sowFLo, an acronym for (So)uth (W)est (Flo)rida, from the “Paradise Coast” Naples, FL is a refreshing new take on contemporary Reggae music. With a distinct acoustic surf-rock/reggae sound, sowFLo sings a song of light-hearted melodies, whole-hearted lyrics and good vibrations. “We don’t make music, we create movement.”
sowFLo was conceived in 2009 when Jake Dorris (Vox & Ac Guitar) and Joe Records (Producer/Keys) linked up at a local party. The two began collaborating, and everything fell into place soon after. Already involved in the local music scene, the band was completed when close friends; Andre Beaudette (Drums & Percussion), Daniel Sahin (Lead Guitar), Christian Yacono (Bass & Vocal), and Nick Grim (Trombone) committed to the group.
The young reggae band released their self-titled debut EP in 2010, engineered by 5-time Grammy-winner Marc Lee and mastered by none other than Michael Fuller. Since then, their single "Paradise" has amassed over 130,000 views on YouTube, and is in rotation on Aruba's multiple radio stations. sowFLo made their first appearance in New York on July 15th, 2011 performing live during Red Bull sponsored 2nd Annual Surf Week at the Allegria Hotel in Long Beach.
sowFLo was recently voted #1 SouthWest Florida Reggae Band by over 25,000 online voters for the 1st Annual SPOT Magazine Awards.
Their newest 5-song EP titled "Rising", continues their working relationship with producer Joe Records, Grammy-winning engineer Marc Lee, and legendary Paul Fakhourie whose production credits include Bob Marley & The Wailers, Eric Clapton, Lauren Hill, Julian Marley, Damian Marley, Nas & Damian Marley, and Stephen Marley, among many others.
"Rising" EP is slated for world-wide release on Thursday, July 18th 2013, followed by a 30-day Midwest Tour. Upon their return sowFLo will be sharing the stage with Inner Circle, Tarrus Riley, Dean Fraser, and Rootz Underground at West Palm's Summer Jam 2013 on August 31st, and September 1st, 2013
Together, sowFLo exemplifies the message, “Everything is going to be alright,” and lifestyle of being easy.
Follow sowFLo online at; www.facebook.com/sowFLo and www.twitter.com/sowFLo. Find their debut EP on iTunes, Amazon Mp3, Google Play Music, Spotify, Rdio, Rhapsody, Mog, etc...
Discography
sowFLo EP Released 2010:
1. "Johnny West"
2. "Give Me More"
3. "Paradise"
Exclusive YouTube Release December 2012:
1. "I Don't Think (Change The World)" Live Video
Rising EP release 07/18/2013
1. "Rising"
2. "Neon Girl"
3. "Hang Tough"
4. "Sky Property"
5. "Find Your Way" feat. Karl Capital
Jazid w/ Kulcha Shok
Martinis Upstairs
Stevie Tomatoes
The Funky Buddha Lounge - w/ RESINATED
The Beached Whale
Porkys
Harborside Event Center
The English Pub
Rack Ems
The Floribbean
Centennial Park
Martinis Upstairs
Martini's Upstairs
Dcoy Ducks
The Roosevelt 2.0
Pa(y)ne Skatepark- "Don't Burn Your Bridges tour"
Stevie Tomatoes W/EN Young (Tribal Seeds)
South Street Oven & Grill
Stevie Tomatoes
The Beached Whale
Rack'ems
Stevie Tomatoes
Paddy Murphy's Irish Pub
Markham Park
Stevie Tomatoes
L.A Fitness
Nervous Nellies
Stevie Tomatoes
The Ritz Ybor
Rackem Billiards
The Beached Whale
Stevie Tomatoes
Toucans
The Beached Whale
Downtown Jerry's
Guanabanas
Daiquari Shak
The Crazy Flamingo
Esplanade Marina
Stevie Tomatoes
Downtown Jerry's
Stevie Tomatoes
Downtown Jerry's
Stevie Tomatoes
Downtown Jerry's
Zookies Too- Black Friday Party
Toucans
Stevie Tomatoes
Downtown Jerry's
Zookies Too
Jannus Live - Resinated CD Release
Stevie Tomatoes- End of the World Party
The Crazy Flamingo
Guanabanas - Surf Night
The Stage - w/ Kulcha Shok & Innasence
Maxis Line up
The Daiquiri Shak
Key Waden Island Party Spring Baked Tour Kick Off
Stevie Tomatoes (Spring Baked 2013)
The Beached Whale (Spring Baked Tour 2013 W/Resinated)
The Corner Bar (Spring Baked Tour 2013 Resinated)
The Daiquiri Shak (Spring Baked Tour 2013 W/Kayavibe)
Ruby's Elixir (Spring Baked Tour 2013)
Stevie Tomatoes (Spring Baked Tour 2013)
The Beached Whale (Spring Baked Tour 2013)
IIWII (Spring Baked Tour 2013)
The Crazy Flamingo (Spring Baked Tour 2013)
Stevie Tomatoes (Spring Baked Tour 2013)
The Beached Whale (Spring Baked Tour 2013)
West End Trading Co (Spring Baked Tour W/Resinated)
Local 662 (Spring Baked Tour 2013 W/Sun Dried Vibes, Thicker Than Thieves,& Resinated)
Filthy Mcnastys (Spring Baked Tour 2013 W/Thicker Than Thieves, & Resinated)
The Standard (Spring Baked Tour 2013 W/Thicker Than Thieves, & Resinated)
Stevie Tomatoes (Spring Baked Tour 2013)
The Beached Whale (Spring Baked Tour 2013)
IIWII (Spring Baked Tour 2013)
Stevie Tomatoes
D'coy Ducks
Stevie Tomatoes
Porky's Last Stand
Stevie Tomatoes
IWWI Naples Showcase Live
World Of Beer (Sweetwater 420 Party)
The Daiquiri Shak (W/Resinated)
Mercato 2nd Annual Food Festival
Stevie Tomatoes
Bond Night Club
Porky's Last Stand
Ocean Deck
Sloppy Pelican
Porky's
Dcoy Ducks
The Beached Whale
IIWII CD Release/Tour Kick off (Rising Summer Tour)
W/The High Chiefs, Chaefin, & The Hobies
Guanabanas (Rising Summer Tour)
WOB (Rising Summer Tour)
Ocean Deck (Rising Summer Tour)
Rockin Hard Saloon W/Treehouse (Rising Summer Tour)
The New Vintage (Rising Summer Tour)
Chain Of Lakes bar (Rising Summer Tour)
Harbor Bar Reggae Fest (Rising Summer Tour)
Harbor Bar Reggae Fest (Rising Summer Tour)
Harbor Bar (Rising Summer Tour)
Clearwater Harbor (Rising Summer Tour)
Elbo Room (Rising Summer Tour)
Czaes 505 (Rising Summer Tour)
South Bend Reggae Fest (Rising Summer Tour)
Brothers Drake (Rising Summer Tour)
W.O.B. (Rising Summer Tour)
W.O.B. (Rising Summer Tour)
Ocean Deck (Rising Summer Tour)
Dcoy Ducks (Rising Summer Tour)
Summer Jam Festival (Rising Summer Tour)
Mercato Brew Ha-Ha
The Beached Whale
Bell Tower Shops
South Street W/Resinated
The Beached Whale
The Local 662 W/ Resinated, Fayuca, & Orange Juice
World Of Beer W/The Hobies
South Street
Cracker Joe's
The Daiquiri Shak (Swamp Fest)W/Resinated
The Beached Whale
The Jam
E.R. Bradleys
Dcoy Ducks
The Beached Whale
Dcoy Ducks