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The Underwater Sounds (2009–2016) a reggae/funk/fusion band based out of Philadelphia with soul, jazz, and psychedelic influences. They began as Sonni Shine & the Underwater Sounds and released a self-titled EP in 2010. They shortened the name after the 2012 release of their first full length entitled Que Se Queda.
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The Underwater Sounds performed over 600 east coast shows and several DIY tours, ranging from Maine to Asheville NC. They were a crossover addition to many PA and NJ jamband music festivals. The band helped produce and throw the May Flora Music Festival series from 2010-2014.
Playing venues such as the TLA, the Blockley, the Ardmore Music Hall, the Paramount, and the Sherman Theater, the band opened or provided direct support for many of their favorite influences; Snarky Puppy, Groundation, John Brown's Body, Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad, The Skints, the Slackers, Pimps of Joytime, the English Beat, Easy Star All Stars, Ozric Tentacles, Consider the Source, and many more.
The Underwater Sounds released two EPs in their final years entitled Visions of Love & Light Parts 1 & 2. There is also a live album entitled simply Live!.
In 2015 the band won the PHL Live Competition in the World Music Category, and was invited to City Hall to receive an award acknowledging their contribution to Philadelphia's music history. They performed their final show on February 5, 2016 at Underground Arts.
Members:
Sonni Shine - Vocals and Guitar
Billy Campion - Lead Guitar
Ken Shumski - Bass
Sean Youngman - Drums
Dan Townsend - Keys
past members:
Erica Corbo - Rhodes
Kyle Press - Saxophone
Jake Hager - Keys
Ali Richardson - Keys