DECEMBER 18 / 8:00PM
All Ages / Bar w/ID / $10 Advance

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Smart Went Crazy Presents:

Iration

Dirty Heads

• The B Foundation
• Daniel Wesley Band

IRATION

The islands of Hawaii are not only the biggest influence on Iration’s sound; they are home to all of its members. Iration was born from a love of all types of music and a desire to create something new. Drawing from multiple styles of music, Iration has created a sound that is impossible to categorize. Elements of Reggae and Rock are mixed with keyboard/synth and melodic vocal lines to create something truly unique. Iration is best heard in a live setting where you can truly experience the full spectrum of their range In 2007, they recorded and released their first full length album No Time for Rest at Castaway 7 Studios in Ventura, Ca, which featured one of the last recorded performances by reggae legend Mikey Dread, who produced such bands as The Clash and UB40. Their single “Cookie Jar” reached number one in Hawaii on 93.9 DaBeat and was featured on Fuel TV’s Triple Crown of Surfing recap. Their music was also featured on MTV shows Maui Fever and Living Lahaina. In 2008, Iration embarked on a national tour titled “Playboys in Paradise” in support of the band Pepper. They traveled 16,000 miles and played in front of numerous sold out crowds at venues such as Stubb’s BBQ in Austin Texas and House of Blues Dallas, Myrtle Beach, and Orlando. Iration has recently recorded four new songs two of which were co-written by Grammy Award Winner Charles Brotman. They continue to tour extensively and look forward to bringing their sound to an even larger audience.

DIRTY HEADS

“We want to be positive and entertain,” says Dirty Heads vocalist Jared Watson. “We just want to make you feel good.” Those feel-good roots of the Dirty Heads are grounded in the Orange County community of Huntington Beach. Founded nearly a decade ago by Watson and guitarist/vocalist Dustin Bushnell, the Dirty Heads humble beginnings feature too many late night sessions in the garage with nothing but a four-track recorder and an abundance of great ideas. Years later with an extensive tour history under their belts and a solid fan base the band have played with bands like 311, Matisyahu, Unwritten Law, Fishbone, Pepper, Slightly Stoopid, Kottonmouth Kings, B-Foundation, OPM, Rock the Bells, and many more. Some strategic music placements have also contributed to the growing awareness of the band including the Summer blockbuster hit movie and soundtrack for “Surf’s Up” (Sony 2007). They were also featured in the television drama “Shark” staring James Woods (CBS 2007), Tony Hawk’s Downhill Jam” video game (Activsion 2007), and the upcoming release from Matthew McConaughey called “Surfer Dude” in theatres later this year. Dirty Heads forthcoming album “Any Port in a Storm” is set to release September 9th, 2008 on EMG Fontana/Universal.

LINKS

• Iration on Myspace
• Dirty Heads on Myspace
• The B Foundation on Myspace
• Daniel Wesley Band on Myspace

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