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Blake Bartz is the kind of drummer that gives a front man a little more confidence.

Blake Bartz is the kind of drummer that gives a front man a little more confidence.

With the Transltors - Dave Fulkerson (Drums), Eaux Bain (Bass), myself (keys and vocals) and Albert Hurtado (Guitar and vocals).

With the Transltors - Dave Fulkerson (Drums), Eaux Bain (Bass), myself (keys and vocals) and Albert Hurtado (Guitar and vocals).

One of the key driving forces behind my life is this.  Photo by Stan Moniz

One of the key driving forces behind my life is this. Photo by Stan Moniz

The day when Fully Fullwood showed up to our show at Sawdust Festival in Laguna Beach to sit in. Summer of 2019, Jah Mex, Blake Bartz, Eaux Bain, Fully Fullwood and Albert Hurtado.

The day when Fully Fullwood showed up to our show at Sawdust Festival in Laguna Beach to sit in. Summer of 2019, Jah Mex, Blake Bartz, Eaux Bain, Fully Fullwood and Albert Hurtado.

I'll never forget this day. Stevie Wonder decided to sit in with the band I play keyboards for, Lesterfari and Kings Music at Simply Wholesome in L.A. Can't say it was a dream come true because I would never have been able to dream something crazy like this, especially with that crazy machine he's playing music off of here.

I'll never forget this day. Stevie Wonder decided to sit in with the band I play keyboards for, Lesterfari and Kings Music at Simply Wholesome in L.A. Can't say it was a dream come true because I would never have been able to dream something crazy like this, especially with that crazy machine he's playing music off of here.

With the Nick I and Billy Sherman of Common Sense in Montego Bay, Jamaica with some new friends.

With the Nick I and Billy Sherman of Common Sense in Montego Bay, Jamaica with some new friends.

The studio personnel for Soul Garden Roots Version: (from left to right)  Fully Fullwood on bass, Tony Chin on guitar, my self on keys and vocals, Santa Davis on drums and Rock Deadrick on percussion.

The studio personnel for Soul Garden Roots Version: (from left to right) Fully Fullwood on bass, Tony Chin on guitar, my self on keys and vocals, Santa Davis on drums and Rock Deadrick on percussion.

Another driving force in my life, food. I love to cook for my family and friends. #jahmexfood

Another driving force in my life, food. I love to cook for my family and friends. #jahmexfood

On keys with Eek A Mouse in Sweden, 2003.

On keys with Eek A Mouse in Sweden, 2003.

At Reggae Rising about 6 years ago, playing keyboards for Marcia Griffiths. She's no joke when it comes to musicians playing her songs correctly. It was a joy to work with her on this gig.

At Reggae Rising about 6 years ago, playing keyboards for Marcia Griffiths. She's no joke when it comes to musicians playing her songs correctly. It was a joy to work with her on this gig.

Was blessed to be a fly on the wall while Earl Chinna Smith recorded his legendary guitar leads with his band mates from Soul Syndicate Band. First time they have recorded together in a few decades.

Was blessed to be a fly on the wall while Earl Chinna Smith recorded his legendary guitar leads with his band mates from Soul Syndicate Band. First time they have recorded together in a few decades.

Live at Belly UP with New Leaf

Live at Belly UP with New Leaf

Artwalk in Laguna has a lot of things happening the first Thursday of every month. This was the first time a band has ever jammed out front of The Sound Spectrum, an independent record store in biz since the late 60's.

Artwalk in Laguna has a lot of things happening the first Thursday of every month. This was the first time a band has ever jammed out front of The Sound Spectrum, an independent record store in biz since the late 60's.

Translators guitarist, Albert Hurtado

Translators guitarist, Albert Hurtado

Tony Chin dubs you very much

Tony Chin dubs you very much

Summer of 2019 at Sawdust Festival in Laguna Beach with Fully Fullwood sitting in on Dub You. Translators dummy, Blake Bartz on drums.

Summer of 2019 at Sawdust Festival in Laguna Beach with Fully Fullwood sitting in on Dub You. Translators dummy, Blake Bartz on drums.

Still to this day, Gentleman, reggae artist from Germany, is my favorite modern reggae artist. Thanks to my friend Justine Ketola, I got the opportunity to play keys in his music video for "Different Places"

Still to this day, Gentleman, reggae artist from Germany, is my favorite modern reggae artist. Thanks to my friend Justine Ketola, I got the opportunity to play keys in his music video for "Different Places"

With my mentor, Fully Fullwood.

With my mentor, Fully Fullwood.

Ronnie Stepper, the humble bass legend and original member of Steel Pulse. We play in Lesterfari & Kings Music together.

Ronnie Stepper, the humble bass legend and original member of Steel Pulse. We play in Lesterfari & Kings Music together.

Recent boogie session at my favorite shore break. Photo by good friend, Stan Moniz.

Recent boogie session at my favorite shore break. Photo by good friend, Stan Moniz.

Guitar legend from Kingston, Jamaica, Tony Chin, tracking at my little home studio.

Guitar legend from Kingston, Jamaica, Tony Chin, tracking at my little home studio.

Performing the New Leaf version of “Dub You”  at Belly Up in Solana Beach

Performing the New Leaf version of “Dub You” at Belly Up in Solana Beach

Tuff Lion came to Laguna Beach back in 2005 thanks to Dan Stafford. I got to meet and reason with Tuff this night.

Tuff Lion came to Laguna Beach back in 2005 thanks to Dan Stafford. I got to meet and reason with Tuff this night.

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