In the beginning there was Sound, then came Word, together they created Power. With hard hitting drums, extremely heavy basslines, moving melodies, and ghostly lyrics, THE I-TERNALS are reverting back to the classic sound of Rockers and early dancehall Dub styles of Jamaican Reggae music.
THE I-TERNALS Reggae Band is determined to bring social consciousness and self-empowerment back to the genre by delivering music that has a positive message. Listeners will be unable to stop themselves from dancing to the hypnotic reggae pulse that THE I-TERNALS produce. One song will put the listener into a trance with their down-tempo classic roots dub, the next they can have the listener jumping to the high energy Dancehall influenced breaks.
THE I-TERNALS formed in 2003 under the direction of Justin Matthew Cooney of Herndon Virginia. Together with Wyatt "Bassie" George, THE I-TERNALS set out to find the right players of instruments to further the sound and direction of the band. In 2004, Matt Craig aka Roots joined the ranks on percussion and shortly there after moved to Keyboards. 2007 brought Jeff Franca to the band, a seasoned musician and Indiana University Educated percussionist, Jeff currently plays drums for THE I-TERNALS. In the summer of 2008 THE I-TERNALS were blessed to have one the the most influential Reggae guitarists of all-time join their ranks, the mighty Robin Armstrong. Robin toured the earth for close to a decade with Joseph Hill and Culture before Joseph's passing in 2006. 2009 will bring more blessings as THE I-TERNALS are set to release their long-awaited and highly anticipated debut album. The album will feature premier Jamaican International Recording Artists; Warrior King, Daweh Congo, and Al Pancho. Internal, External, Eternal.ONENESS.THE I-TERNALS REGGAE BAND
THE I-TERNALS have backed the Following Artists: Marlon Asher, I-Sasha&Million Voice, Khari Kill, Ras Abel.
They have played alongside Steel Pulse, Gregory Isaacs, Sugar Minott, Capleton, Beenieman, The I-Tals, I-Wayne, Ras Michael& Sons of Negus, Burning Spear, Alpha Blondy, Beres Hammond, Turbulance, Chuck Fender, Kymani Marley, Etana, Prestiege, Frankie Paul, SOJA, Bambu Station, Jah Roots. Jah Works, S.T.O.R.M.
THE I-TERNALS have performed at the following revered venues:
The State Theater,The 9:30 Club, Ram's Head Live!, Sonar, Zanzibar, Jammin Java, RFK Stadium, 123 Pleasant Street, Canal Club, IOTA Club and Cafe
FEATURED UPCOMING SHOWS
