FORTUNATE YOUTH w/ BUMPIN UGLIES & JOSH HEINRICHS - JACKSONVILLE

Deuterman Productions Presents: "Love For The Music Tour"

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From backyard BBQs in Southern California beach towns to its rise as one of the most popular reggae-rock bands in the country, Fortunate Youth remains devoted to its roots and a simple mission: Spread peace, love, and unity with music. It’s a mantra of sorts for the multi-faceted sextet from Hermosa Beach, driving a relentless thirst for live performances and an ever-evolving cache of original material dotted with influences of blues, ska, rock, world, soul, and punk.

Dedicated to performing live, the ensemble has logged countless miles across the globe, with F.Y. supporting brethren such as Slightly Stoopid, Stick Figure, and SOJA.

knows all about hustle. The Maryland reggae-rock band had spent more than a decade on the road, starting with local open mics and backyard parties and growing into road warriors, building an ever-expanding audience with sold-out shows in clubs and prime spots at festivals from coast to coast, on one national tour after another. Then the pandemic hit, and touring shut down. After being in motion for so long, singer and lead guitarist Brandon Hardesty wasn’t about to sit still, even if he couldn’t be out on tour. In fact, Bumpin Uglies never really stopped working — they adapted. The group returned to playing backyard parties around Annapolis, where they’re based, and added socially distanced concerts and full-band livestreams. In the fall of 2020, they also started releasing a new song every month as part of a project called the Never Ending Drop. “We felt like prospectors going out and trying to find gold — it was just uncharted territory,” Hardesty says. “We had to figure out a way to make a living. That’s kind of what being a musician during Covid has felt like to me. You can do it, but you have to be bold.” Hardesty has been bold from the start. He was waiting tables when he started the band in his early 20s. With an ear for melodies and the determination to succeed, he poured his time and energy into making Bumpin Uglies a success. For years, the band did just about everything themselves, from booking shows to releasing their own albums, building a sense of momentum along the way that eventually became self-sustaining, and then Hardesty wasn’t waiting tables anymore.

Josh Heinrichs is a highly accomplished and influential figure in the Reggae music scene. With a career spanning over 20 years, he has established himself as a renowned singer-songwriter with an impressive discography that includes 26 album releases and 5, top 15, Billboard chart appearances. His 2016 album 'Good Vibes' soared to the #1 position on the Billboard Reggae Chart, solidifying his position as a chart-topping artist. His music has resonated with fans across the globe, leading to numerous sold-out shows and a dedicated following. A true road warrior, Josh has embarked on multiple tours throughout his career, covering extensive ground and crossing the entire United States multiple times; he has completed eleven tours of the Hawaiian Islands and three tours of the country of Guam, bringing his vibrant and uplifting reggae music to diverse audiences all over the world. With his remarkable career trajectory, Josh Heinrichs continues to be a driving force in the reggae music scene.

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