880 South

880 South flaunts with the softer subtleties of funky soul while teasing with rhythms of lovers rock reggae masked over a heart hitting rock pulse that drives their alternative rock DNA. Their lyrics are infused by uncensored humor, painful humility and also passionate, yet sometimes haughty perspectives to highlight the struggles and triumphs of a blue-collared American lifestyle. As a pioneering artist in the emerging California reggae-rock genre, their fan-collective spreads from the US to international audiences of Japan, Australia, the United Kingdom, South Africa and Brazil. They have opened for and toured with bands like The Expendables, Slightly Stoopid, The Holdup, Rebelution and Fishbone. Often compared to the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Sublime, 311 and Pepper. Loyal fanatics have dubbed them as “Reggae On Steroids”. In 1998, the origin of 880 South came from the ashes of a once boisterous Cactus Club alt-rock scene in Northern California. Originally known as the Floppy Rods, they transformed their funk-laden sound in 2002. Proudly associating themselves with the California freeway that united the original four members now survived by songwriters Luigi (Weege) Casaretto and Greg (G) Medeiros. The duo utilize guitar, bass, keyboards and drums to compose and arrange their own quality studio productions and occasionally much like their duo songwriting heroes Steely Dan, they hire notable professional studio musicians for their live performances in the San Francisco Bay.