Savi Fernandez Band

Artist Information

Biography

Savi and his band have been developing a funk reggae sound that has been pushing the envelope to the masses since 2004. SFB has grown from a forceful power trio to a large power house including guests on keys and sax. The music can be described as Soulful, Rootsy, with a large dab of Funk! The music provides a dance party atmosphere with uplifting lyrics and positivity. This year alone (2013) they have toured Costa Rica, Virgin Islands, plus major festivals in the states. Look out for them in City/Country/Island near you!

Festivals Played: Best Festival (Costa Rica), Bear Creek Music Festival, Camp Barefoot Festival, Aura Music Festival, Florida Music Festival, Bond Fire Festival, Purple Hatters Ball, Big and Hearty Fest, Jahlando, Jambando, Camp Jam, La Viance, Yabro Music Festival, and many more!

Bands Shared Stage: Ziggy Marley, Steel Pulse, Katchafire, SOJA Railroad Earth, Groundation, Eek a Mouse, Dumpstaphunk, Mighty Diamonds, Beautiful Girls, Pato Banton, Passafire, Big Gigantic, and many more

International Tours: Barbados (2 times), Costa Rica (2), Virgin Islands (5 )

Notable shows 2012-2013

April 20: House Of Blues w/ Steel Pulse and SOJA , Orlando FL
May 19: Orange Blossom Jamboree Festival, Brooksville
August 23, 2012: Camp Barefoot Festival, West Virginia
Nov 2012: Bear Creek Music Festival
Feb 2013: Costa Rica Tour plus Best Festival
Feb: House of Blues w/ Ziggy Marley
March: Virgin Islands Tour
May: Jazz Fest @ HOB , New Orleans
May: Purple Hatters Ball, Spirit of Suwanee Music Park, Live Oak

For bookings contact: SaviFernandezBand@gmail.com

Instrumentation

Savi Fernandez - Vocals, Guitar, Composer.
Joey Lanna - Drums
Nas - Bass and Vox

Discography

Sweet Butterfly EP - 7 Tracks - Released June 19 2012

Official Website

http://www.savifernandez.com

Links

• Facebook
• MySpace
• Twitter

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Press

• Bear Creek Fest Additions 2012 [+ Show ]
  

  As the summer festival season comes to a close, Bear Creek Music and Arts Festival gears up for an i...As the summer festival season comes to a close, Bear Creek Music and Arts Festival gears up for an incredible sixth year. Held at the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, FL, Bear Creek is steeped in the tradition of funk music and the exceptional lineup reflects the eclectic nature of the scene. The lineup – which already features Umphrey's McGee, Lotus, Ivan Neville's Dumpstaphunk, The New Mastersounds, Zach Deputy, George Porter Jr. & Runnin' Pardners – grows stronger today with the addition of Eric Krasno's Chapter 2, Alan Evans Trio and Savi Fernandez Band. Also joining the lineup are Artists at Large Pee Wee Ellis, Will Bernard, Freekbass, Jonathan Scales and Michelle Sarah.

• Savi Fernandez Band Gettin' Funky in St Thomas, Virgin Islands [+ Show ]
  

  Savi Fernandez Band Gettin’ Funky February 8, 2012 Live at Jack’s Bight at Point Pleasant Reso...Savi Fernandez Band Gettin’ Funky
  
  February 8, 2012
  
  Live at Jack’s Bight at Point Pleasant Resort for Trippin’ Thursday tomorrow night:

• Camp Barefoot Festival Aug 2012. Bartow, West Virginia [+ Show ]
  

  Camp Barefoot 6 Music & Art Festival is set to take place Thursday, August 23 – Sunday, August 26, 2...Camp Barefoot 6 Music & Art Festival is set to take place Thursday, August 23 – Sunday, August 26, 2012 in Bartow, WV. Camp Barefoot 6 has expanded its national acts, while keeping the same intimate, small festival vibe they are known for. Focused as a grassroots festival they still support the regional and local music scene from up and down the Eastern seaboard.,p> Camp Barefoot 6 Music & Art Festival will benefit the Humane Society of Pocahontas County, the local animal shelter in desperate need of donations to provide for homeless pets. The money raised at this year’s event will go toward helping raise funds to build a new shelter and of course feed and care for homeless pets. Please visit here for more information and how you can help.
  
  With no national acts overlapping each other, the four-day weekend event will supply numerous local, regional and nationally known bands on four different stages filled with jazz, funk, electronic, DJs, bluegrass, Afrobeat, independent, folk, and many more eclectic mixes. Also featured will be a KidZone, Recycling Game & Education Area, Themed Stages with dancers, Art, Crafts & Food Vendors and much more. Tickets are limited to a maximum capacity of 3,000 people and are on sale now here.
  
  Initial Camp Barefoot 6 Lineup
  Zach Deputy (2 nights)
  Rubblebucket
  The Motet (late night)
  The Werks (late night)
  Archnemesis (late night)
  Zoogma (late night)
  Brothers Past (late night)
  Juno What?! (late night)
  That 1 Guy
  The Mantras (2 nights)
  Big Daddy Love (2 nights)
  American Babies
  Dopapod
  Savi Fernandez Band
  UV Hippo
  Quiver
  Jesse Chong Band (2 nights)
  Euforquestra
  Segway (2 nights)
  Former Champions (2 nights)
  Silo Effect (2 nights)
  The Big Payback ‘James Brown Tribute’
  Skydog ‘Allman Brothers Band Tribute’
  Bryan Elijah Smith & The Wild Hearts
  BuzzUniverse
  The Kings Of Belmont
  Sanctum Sully (2 nights)
  

• SFB plays the Soapbox during CD Release Tour 2012 . Wilmington, NC [+ Show ]
  

  Aug 11 @ The Soapbox An evening of Reggae featuring local band Elation and returning band Treehou...Aug 11 @ The Soapbox
  
  An evening of Reggae featuring local band Elation and returning band Treehouse who played at the Tribute to Sublime Reggae Festival last June. Savi Fernandez band headlines this showcase. The Orlando, Florida trio marries together Reggae and Funk with a gentle hint of Ska. It’s relatively laid back music with a hip jostling groove to it.
  
  Details: 8 p.m. doors, 9 p.m. show, Sunday, All Ages, 255 N. Front St., Downtown Wilmington, $5 (+$3 under 21)

• Sixth Annual Jambando at Plaza Theatre [+ Show ]
  

  "Savi Fernandez Band took the stage in Fireman’s Hall at 11:50 after Railroad Earth’s conclusion. T..."Savi Fernandez Band took the stage in Fireman’s Hall at 11:50 after Railroad Earth’s conclusion. The three piece band had a good crowd who were dancing and grooving. Their reggae/funk music was a change from the sounds of Railroad Earth"
  
  Continue reading on Examiner.com: Sixth Annual Jambando at Plaza Theatre - Orlando Live Music | Examiner.com http://www.examiner.com/live-music-in-orlando/sixth-annual-jambando-at-plaza-theatre#ixzz1KgL1lYWe
  

• Savi Fernandez Band @ Aura Music Festival [+ Show ]
  

  "Sunday afternoon showcased an abundance of positive, uplifting music to get you in check and at pea..."Sunday afternoon showcased an abundance of positive, uplifting music to get you in check and at peace with the beautiful surroundings. The Savi Fernandez Band had a light touch of reggae wrapped in constructive lyrics, and it wasn’t too long before Roosevelt from The Lee Boys jumped on stage and sat in with his new custom pedal steel guitar."

• Axis Soundcheck: Savi Fernandez Band [+ Show ]
  

  "The Savi Fernandez Band is quickly becoming one of Orlando's most well known jam bands with their m..."The Savi Fernandez Band is quickly becoming one of Orlando's most well known jam bands with their mix of reggae, funk and blues music. The band has spent the last years spreading their music all over the sunshine state hoping to create a new musical experience at each live show. Songs like "Stop the War" and "Revolution" ooze with reggae and soul music as well as their musical influences Sublime and Jimi Hendrix. Check out Savi Fernandez Band at Yabro Music Festival." - Axis Magazine, Feb 2009

• Savi Fernandez Band Live @ the Social. 12.17.2011 [+ Show ]
  

  Saturday, December 17, 2011 marked the final Orlando based show of the year for the Savi Fernandez B...Saturday, December 17, 2011 marked the final Orlando based show of the year for the Savi Fernandez Band which occurred at The Social. With a past show at The Social in June that had a great turnout and a recent tour of the Virgin Islands under the belt, the Savi Fernandez Band is no stranger to crowds and performing onstage. This show turned it up a notch with several guest musicians that helped add to their island sound.
  
  Finally taking the stage at a late hour, just late enough to build suspense, the Savi Fernandez Band came out to put on a high-energy filled show. The usual suspects were onstage, Savi Fernandez on guitar, Joey Lanna on drums and Chris McMullen on bass. Some outstanding musicians from Orlando joined the stage, including Dave Mann of funkUs, Christan Ryan, Clay Watson of the Legendary JCs and Terry Slingbaum on electric mandolin. With a stellar lineup like this the show could be nothing but awesome.
  
  The show brought a clear message which was certainly appropriate with the New Year two weeks away. A message of positivity, truth, power and opportunity was delivered to the audience who received it openly while dancing enthusiastically. Finally closing the show with “We Got The Power”, the crowd joined in with the chorus chanting “we got the power, we’re gonna make it” and make it, they did.

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