HARMONYVILLE
Marc Albanese aka "Daddy Marc"
A disciple of Reggae Music for decades, ever fascinated by its hypnotic vibrations and positive consciousness. Style and approach is a natural, harmonic, acoustic sound of roots reggae, rocksteady, lovers, dancehall, funk and soul.
Currently producing, writing and recording original songs and cover arrangements that honor the Jamaican tradition of creating "versions"
of songs and riddims. Often plays and records all the instruments.
Upcoming Fall 2025 DUAL Release
"HARMONYVILLE"
Self-titled debut album with six originals alongside covers of songs by
Keb' Mo', Stevie Nicks and Freddie McKay. Esteemed jazz drummer
Steve Langone contributes on three tracks.
"HIBISCUS Sweet Soul Reggae"
Thirteen Harmonyville interpretations of classics from Jamaican artists Dennis Brown, Bob Marley, Luciano, Beres Hammond, Sugar Minott,
Alton Ellis, Gregory Isaacs, Barrington Levy, Jamaicans, Heptones and Carlton and the Shoes. Recorded in one month in 2016 and newly
remixed and mastered.
The LIVE SOLO REGGAE SHOW consisting of a mic, an acoustic guitar and a loop station creating spontaneous, on-the-spot loops without pre recorded tracks. Each performance, each song is uniquely different...
raw, live, dynamic, spirited and improvisational.
Has performed and shared the stage with the reggae luminaries:
Burning Spear, Culture, Israel Vibration, Itals, Eek-A-Mouse, Anthony B, Leroy Sibbles, Junior Marvin, Meditations, Mutabaruka in addition to
non-reggae artists like Outkast, De La Soul, Run DMC, Naughty By
Nature, Moe, Dispatch, Disco Biscuits and Soul Coughing.
Was a member of the Boston reggae band ONE PEOPLE "The Children
of Funky Reggae" from 1992 to 2004. Co-produced three albums and played well over a thousand shows across thirty states, including large festivals, college concerts, clubs and parties.
His journey began with a cassette of Bob Marley's "Rastaman Vibration" played non stop. The exotic rhythms, beautiful melodies and themes of peace, love, justice and equality left an indelible mark. He is particularly drawn to the pre reggae rocksteady of the late sixties (Studio One,
Treasure Isle), the roots reggae of the seventies and the emergence
of dub and dancehall.
Today he is singing a good vibe somewhere.
Peace, Love & Respect
marcalbanese AT comcast DOT net
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