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Biography by contributing Editor Tina Sheehan This in itself could be viewed as one of those miraculous stories, so before we proceed, ThreePeace requests a nod to our Creator, for the Blessings he has bestowed upon us all. ThreePeace hails from the great State of Michigan in the USA. Between Big R and Leftee there had been plenty of pain to go around in 2003-2004. Big R had a crippling back injury which basically took any hopes and aspirations of a musical future away. His future seemed bleak from his perspective, and that is just living from day to day. Likewise, Leftee and his two year old Son were victims of a head on traffic accident. The combined force of the impact was over 100mph. The accident left Leftee with a host of crippling injuries himself, but to have His life and his new Sons life spared, only left him feeling more alive after the recovery period. Big R had surgery to repair his damaged vertebrae and had dreams of a bright future once again. While Big R and Leftee were both in their hobbled states, Big R visited Leftee and they began to reminisce about the past. In the late 80's and early 90's the two were in a band called "The Rasta's", in which Leftee and Big R both began their musical journeys together. While they were in no condition at the time to be playing, they planned to get together again and jam, if for no other reason then to stop the pain for a little while. Big R always likes to quote Bob Marley, "One good thing about Music, when it hits you feel no pain." Once the two rejoined for the first practice, the magic seemed to immediately return. In fact, the jamming went so well, that after a few practices they planned a trip to Empire, Michigan to record at a house overlooking Lake Michigan. They both were in need of this vacation, if for no other reason then to relax, Thank God for giving them a second chance, and to see if they could find some divine inspiration from the Creator. There were no real expectations, but Leftee would be doing some recording anyway just for good measure. Martin Sheehan (Drummer of Gene Pool) was brought in as session drummer for the project. They arrived on a Wednesday and were headed back home on a Sunday. Within the next four days the band was determined to come up with something creative, but also not to interfere with flow or atmosphere. Leftee claims to have learned this by listening to years of producing by Daniel Lanois. Over the course of the weekend the trio came up with 5 original songs that included "Empire of the Sun", "Woman is the Root of all Evil", "Emergency 9/11", "Assholes" & "Somers Time Reggae". The project was mastered on the portable recording system on Saturday evening so all involved could have a copy of the results immediately. This also forces the hand to create a good mix and just have faith it will work out. After the mix down was complete, the band and their trusty Roadie / Chef listened back to the results and were mesmerized by the results. The house where this recording was done had 15 foot vaulted ceilings with natural hardwood floors which added to albums ambiance. 3 months later the band returned once again to Empire, Michigan to complete what they now believed was going to be an album project. Raul had entered the band at this point and was bringing a new original song to the band. They were hoping to get 3 or four more songs finished for the album. So as the captain of the "Sleepy Bear Recording Studio", Leftee planned out the way the project would unfold from a technical standpoint, and the others prepared to bring their creativity to the project. Over the course of the weekend the Band finished the tracks for the album "Empire of the Sun". The songs that they recorded on this trip were "Use What Jah Gives You", "Threedom", "One World / One God". Much like the first time around the band was pleased with the result, and believed they had completed what to them seemed to be a miracle. With Big R and Leftee just glad to be alive, the band created a project that they feel was delivered by the Creator, with no impedance or resistance. There was no attempt to over-do or kill the creativity just for the purpose of being perfect, understanding perfection is unattainable. The band wanted to accept the gifts as they arrive and believed they are the divine inspiration, so why interfere with the process. It was healing power delivered from above! The band would like to thank all of the ThreePeace fans for their continued support! ThreePeace "For the Love of the Rastaman" 2007 is the follow-up album to the Michigan Bands first release "Empire of the Sun", which received World-Wide airplay and many positive reviews. "For The Love of the Rastaman" is dedicated to the bands musical heroes Bob Marley & The Police. ThreePeace tips their musical hats to the great bands with covers of Marley's "War" & "Roots, Rock, Reggae", and a stunning acoustic version of The Police song "One World (Not Three). However, this album is much more than a dedication to Bob Marley & The Police. ThreePeace also shows their own social conscience on songs such as "Prince William Sound", "Fat Cats", and the modern anthem "Gone Away". The song "Lay My Life Down" with its classic reggae rock groove is sure to become a ThreePeace Classic. ThreePeace is thrilled to be fanning the Flames for The Police Reunion in 2007! ThreePeace is currently working on their third album which will be released in 2008! Thanks for checking out our tunes and blessings your way! Who is ThreePeace? What is the band Mission? What got us going on World Peace? Both Big R and I had near Death experiences. Mine was in a car accident. My 2 year old son and myself were in a head on car accident with a combined force of over 100 mph. Lucky to have my life spared as well as my sons, left me asking questions to why we survived when everyone was telling us we shouldn't have. It left me looking inward to my life mission. On the First album "Empire of the Sun" there is a lot of darkness. Surviving a Divorce, a near Death Experience, 9/11. Left us needing to vent. So the first album is really a purging of Evil from our souls. It is fairly dark. Sometime during the recording of the second album last year "For the Love of the Rastaman" we came to understand that our mission was to Promote World Peace, Speak out against World injustice, by rocking the divine Third Beat of Reggae. Nothing could be more important then trying to be a Catalyst for Change in the World Peace Category. Big R and I have decided that we want to make a positive contribution to the World which is so much in need currently. We are disgusted with our World Leaders of all Countries and Faiths. Largely we believe that the World centers on the things that divide us all, instead of focusing on the very many things that we all share. We are going to try to bring people of the World together through our music. To promote the things we all share, instead of dwelling on the small differences that divide us all. Teach the World to grow up and Urge action among our fans. Action like Bob Marley Said "Stand Up For Your Rights". Our political leaders need to be held accountable for their actions. That will never happen unless we all mobilize our ideas into action. The Bottom line is that the ThreePeace mission for Peace is just as important as the music. We hope it becomes a vessel for real change in this World. If we only touch a few of you and you start to take action then it is very much worth it! Thanks for reading our bulletin. Keep on spreading World Peace in your own way. Do something if you can! We seriously all need to do something, please add ThreePeace to your top friends on MySpace if you haven't or simply purchase our Music. This is the simplest way to implement the ideas we stand for to others. Thanks for your support and Blessings to you!
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ThreePeace influences include: The Police, Bob Marley, U2, Green Day, Sting, Andy Summers, Stewart Copeland, The English Beat, Shaggy, Peter Tosh, Ziggy Marley, Jamaica, Reggae, Deep Purple, Led Zeppelin, Sublime, Jimmy Cliff, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, John Mellencamp, Duke Tumatoe, Daniel Lanois, Hugh Padgham, Classic Rock, Phish, The Grateful Dead, The Beatles, Pink Floyd, Gene Pool, The TecTonics, Steely Dan, Donald Fagen, Grand Funk Railroad, The Rasta's, Jo Mama's Bakery, Trey Anastasio, Les Claypool, Oysterhead, Rush, Neil Peart, Men at Work.............Just to name a few.....ThreePeace Michigan Alternative Rock and Reggae. Michigan, Rock, Reggae, Festival Band, Special Event Band, Beach Music, Best Band, Midwest, Democratic Band.
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