New Reggae Music from Fortunate Youth
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Looking for some new tunes to get your reggae fix? Check out our latest post, featuring new music from Fortunate Youth.
Fortunate Youth
Fortunate Youth is a reggae band based in Hermosa Beach, California. The band was founded in 2009 by Dan Kelly, Travis Stewart, and Brock Dusk. The band has since released three albums and one EP. Their latest album, “Strength In Numbers”, was released in 2017.
New Reggae Music
Fortunate Youth is a five-piece reggae band from Hermosa Beach, CA. The group includes Dan Kelly on lead vocals and guitar, Travis Walpole on bass and vocals, Jarad David on guitar and vocals, Corey Drayer on drums, and Michael Griesgraber on keyboards.
The band has been described as a “notable success story” in the reggae music scene. They have toured with big names such as Rebelution, SOJA, The Green, Matisyahu, Zion I Kings, and have played at festivals like Reggae on the River, California Roots Music & Art Festival, ourcoachella Festival, among others.
Fortunate Youth’s debut album “IRIE STATE OF MIND” was released in 2012 to positive reviews. Their sophomore album “Don’t Worry Be Irie” was released in 2014 and charted at #1 on the iTunes Reggae Charts and #4 on the Billboard Reggae Charts. The album’s first single “Down with therical release by VP Records.
Upcoming Shows
Fortunate Youth is currently on tour in support of their new album, ‘iry’! Check out the list of upcoming tour dates below to see if they’re coming to a city near you:
May 4 – Santa Cruz, CA – The Catalyst
May 5 – Berkeley, CA – Cornerstone Berkeley
May 6 – San Francisco, CA – Slim’s
May 7 – Chico, CA – El Rey Theater
May 8 – Redding, CA – The Dip
Music Videos
Fortunate Youth is a band based in Hermosa Beach, California. The group consists of six members, all of whom contribute to writing, singing, and playing a variety of instruments. Their musical style often takes influence from classic rock, folk, and reggae. The band has released three albums, two of which were independently produced.
“She’s Gone”
Fortunate Youth is a reggae fusion band from Hermosa Beach, California, United States, formed in 2009. The band has released three full-length studio albums and one EP.
The band’s members are Dan Kelly, Travislav Papadopoulus, Leica Rodriguez, Jered Draskovich, Corey Draskovich, and David Belnap.
“She’s Gone” is a song by Fortunate Youth. It was released as a single on August 14, 2018.
“Burn One”
Fortunate Youth is a Reggae band that was started in Hermosa Beach, California by a group of friends. The band has gone through many lineup changes, but the current members are Dan Kelly, Dylan tree, Travis enough, Jasiel Robinson, Joey Davis and Michael Ruff.
The band has released 3 albums, “IRIE STATE OF MIND (2013)”, “WHILE WE’RE YOUNG (2016)” and “GRATITUDE (2019)”.
Their latest music video is for the song “Burn One” off of their album “GRATITUDE”. The video was released on November 1st, 2019.
Tour Dates
Fortunate Youth is currently on tour in support of their latest album, ‘Heart Assassins.’ The tour will be making stops in major cities across the United States. Check out the tour dates below to see if they’re coming to a city near you.
Europe
Fortunate Youth will be performing in the following European cities in support of their new album, “Irie State of Mind.”
May 5 – Munich, Germany
May 7 – Zurich, Switzerland
May 8 – Frankfurt, Germany
May 10 – Amsterdam, Netherlands
May 11 – Paris, France
May 13 – London, England
May 14 – Manchester, England
United States
Fortunate Youth is currently touring in the United States! Here are the tour dates:
March 3 – San Diego, CA – Belly Up Tavern
March 4 – Los Angeles, CA – Whisky A Go Go
March 7 – San Francisco, CA – The Chapel
March 10 – Seattle, WA – Nectar Lounge
March 11- Portland, OR – Wonder Ballroom
March 14 – Boulder, CO – Fox Theatre
March 17 – Chicago, IL – Bottom Lounge
March 18 – Detroit, MI – The Shelter
March 19- Toronto, ONT – Lee’s Place
