Bodhi Rock

"Bodhi is the opposite of ignorance, the insight into reality which destroys mental afflictions and brings peace...."

Bodhi Rock (pronounced Bow - as in "Bowtie" - dee) is a collaboration of working LA musicians who came together in late 2009 to push the boundaries of roots music. Their unique sound combines elements of a funk, R & B, rock, jazz and more to form the roots fusion that is Bodhi Rock.

All the members are close friends who came together in the Citrus College music program and have very extensive and diverse musical training. The Members of Bodhi Rock have worked with known LA bands and touring acts including Gwen Stefani, Tribal Seeds, Matisyahu, Pato Banton, Natural Vibrations, Frankie Paul, Quinto Sol, The Dirty Heads, Mike Pinto, and many more

The band released its first single "Cali Life" in 2010 which was mixed and produced by John Avila (Oingo Boingo, Reel Big Fish, Quetzal). They would then follow up the next near with the release of their first EP in June of 2011.

Meanwhile, Bodhi Rock has been performing all around California. Sharing the stage with artists such as Katchafire, Ooklah the Moc, Rootz Underground, Collie Buddz, The Wailing Souls, Sly and Robbie, and more.. They have been the only band to perform at the Topanga Reggae Pon Di Mountain Festival three years in a row!

The band has also served as the backing band for the UK lovers rock legend Lloyd Brown in 2010 and recently backed Pato Banton and Logan Bell of Katchafire for a private event.

The musical mission is simple and straight forward; to take roots music to new heights while bringing the Bodhi peace of mind to the body and soul!