Simple Creation of Roseville
Aug 29, 2017 02:38PM ● By Style
As their name suggests, Simple Creation started organically, with brothers Travis Olmos on drums/vocals and Zach Olmos on guitar/vocals; they later added Alex Giranis on bass and Brett Duewel on keyboard. As a noteworthy addition to the region’s reggae scene, they’ve shared the stage with prominent bands like The Green and Inner Circle, and delight in performing live for fans. “Having all grown up in the area, it’s an amazing feeling to be able to sell out venues full of local fans,” says the band. Since beginning in 2008, the guys have dropped three recordings—their EP Blue Dream and two full-length albums (Reign on the Mountain Top and Just Another Pirate), both self-recorded. This month, keep an eye out for the release of their fourth album Golden Roots.
HLB: Who or what have been the major influences on your sound?
SC: We play modern-day roots and reggae with touches of dub. Some of our biggest influences include Bob Marley, Don Carlos, Akae Beka, Kevin Kinsella and Gregory Issacs, among others.
HLB: What do you enjoy most about the local music scene, and where are you itching to perform?
SC: Being able to see so many different walks of life come together, enjoying the good vibes, and unifying them through reggae music. We love to jam at Powerhouse Pub in Folsom, as well as Country Club Saloon in Loomis. We had the privilege of playing at the California Roots Music and Arts Festival in 2013, and we’d love to be back there, [in addition to] Red Rocks Amphitheater in Colorado, [where] all the big reggae bands play.
HLB: What’s your motto as a band?
SC: Kyle McDonald from Slightly Stoopid told us, “just make sure you’re always having a good time.” It really speaks true to the nature of our band and us as musicians. We strive to always provide a positive message and use our music to bring good-natured enjoyment to all.
HLB: What’s in store for the future?
SC: We would love to go on a national tour soon, and perform at more out-of-state festivals. We were recently in Montana and would love to make our way to the East Coast. Music is such a huge part of our lives; there’s really nothing else we could picture for our future besides doing what we love!