Reggae Saturday w/ The Itals and Hella Mendocino

Stay Positive Sound Presents The Itals and Hella Mendocino!

DJ/Host by Stay Positive Sound.

About The Itals:

The Itals are a Jamaican reggae vocal group formed in 1976 by Alvin "Keith" Porter, Lloyd Ricketts, and Ronnie Davis(formerly a member of The Tennors), all of whom had previously also recorded as solo artists. All three had worked together in the late 1960s in The Westmorelites. The group recorded several albums through the late 1970s and 1980s, with Ronnie Davis going on to a successful solo career in 1997 as Ronnie Davis and Idren.

The Itals' debut single, "In A Dis Ya Time", is regarded as the group's finest work, and topped the Jamaican chart. 1987's Rasta Philosophy was nominated for a Grammy Award as Best Reggae Album. The line-up has changed over the years, with former solo artist David Isaacs joining in 1987 when Ricketts was sentenced to a prison term, preventing him from traveling to the United States. Davis left the group in 1994, and was replaced by Porter's daughter Kada.

The Itals continued to tour in 2009 in support of the newly released "Let Them Talk". In 2011 original member Lloyd Ricketts was able to obtain a work permit and performed two shows with Keith and Ronnie before his death. Ronnie Davis stepped away from The Itals again in 2012 and reunited with the Rocksteady group The Tennors, but Keith continues to tour with two of his children, Darien Porter and Kada Porter, providing harmonies.

In July 2015, Keith released "Mind Over Matter", the remastered compilation of 22 early Itals songs and a solo album of reggae covers of classic R&B songs, called "Let's Get it On". Presently, Keith Porter is working on a new album to be released in Autumn of 2022.

About Hella Mendocino:

Hella Mendocino is a Reggae Fusion band from Ukiah, California, renowned for their ability to seamlessly blend multiple genres. Their music is a rich tapestry woven with classic guitar riffs, reggae rhythms, cumbia’s infectious grooves, and soulful rap. Embark on a Peaceful & Diverse Musical Journey.

Limited early bird advance tickets on Eventbrite, $TBD cover available at door until all tables and time are sold out.