In 1999 Brent struck up a relationship with Tom Johnson, composer/arranger for The Secondhands, and began work on his debut solo recording. In February of 2001, Brent released his debut solo full-length "Inland" on St Louis based Kick Save Records. Inland developed into a superb culmination of roots reggae, rocksteady, and folk music.
Gathering musical influences from around the world Brent Berry continues to extend the coastline of traditional and original music with his 2007 release of "B-Sides". Available on High Water Records. A fine follow-up from "Monsoon", B-sides proves the Jug-Head beat is alive and well. The Taos, New Mexico quartet specializes in all styles. From Afro-Cuban traditional to Coastal Highlife and heartland music for the HIP'S! Touring the South and Mid-West , we just might see you in 2008! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Inland • -Impact review- • "Not only re-recording some old favorite tunes, but also writing some of his own, Brent Berry unleashes the island jam party that is Inland. Mixing reggae, rocksteady, calypso, and West African Jump, he livens up the mood with his music".--------------------------------------------------------------------------- From Lawrence, Kansas to Long Island, New York, St.John,Virgin Islands to Taos, New Mexico ,the lovely streets of Amsterdam and Cadiz . Brent has performed with legendary acts such as the Slackers, Hepcat, The Skatalites, Wailing Souls, Mad Professor, Sizzla,The English Beat, The Marley Family, The The Wailers,Two and a Half White Guys, Boom Shaka, Luciano, and Toots and The Maytals, King Django, Sister Carol and Ritchie Havens ....and more ..
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