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Unsigned Bands: The B Foundation

Thu, Nov 05, 2009 2:13 pm

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The B Foundation:

***March 2010 HIGH TIMES Unsigned Band of the Month***

Southern California’s hottest rising surf roots/rock band, The B Foundation draws influence from reggae rhythms, teen angst, and the salty waves of the Pacific Ocean. With three albums under their belt and a growing fan base, The B Foundation has become a touring machine. Coming off a nationwide co-headlining summer tour with Ballyhoo!, the band spent fall 2008 on the road opening for indie giant Slightly Stoopid. The B Foundation also toured extensively in Japan earlier this year playing 12 sold out shows.

The stage is where the band truly shines and the infectious energy and passion of their live show is what sets them apart. Previous touring partners include: The Expendables, Barrington Levy, Eek-A-Mouse, Fishbone, Dirty Heads, Iration, Voodoo Glow Skulls and many more.

The B Foundation’s albums have been well received, and they’ve sold over 20,000 copies of their first two full-length releases The Deep End and Trouble Standing. The B hasn’t relied on label support to move records but rather their D.I.Y. mentality, a direct connection with their fans and word of mouth that always accompanies good music! An album of rare unreleased tracks “Bee Sides” is the buzz of the Internet and a brand new full-length album, Souvenirs, Novelties and Party Tricks, was just released in the summer of 2009.

The B continues to receive radio play across the country on both major alternative rock stations and college radio – particularly their singles “Spliffed” and “Rincon.” The band has also participated in countless on-air interviews and live performances.

Their music has been featured in all types of media including Bud Light using “Rincon” in their commercial for Van’s Triple Crown of Surfing, “Dirty Girls” on Margarita Wrestling/Amp’d Mobile cell phones, and “Say it in Sin” on Body Glove’s GPS Japan DVD. Compilations include: Sense Boardwear’s Poetry in Motion, One Big Family (Japan), Forever Free: A Tribute to Sublime, and Resin Music’s Surf Roots Volume 2 benefit for the USA Surf Team.

With their motto “Say No to Emo” and amazing live shows, The B Foundation has become known as the go-to band for good time party vibes.

The B Foundation is:

Patrick Stevenson: Vocals

Jason Moorehead: Bass

Tyler Lewis: Lead Guitar

Ian McGrath: Drums

Visit The B Foundation at:

www.myspace.com/thebfoundation

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GMatthew420

Nov 17 2009, 10:42 pm

The BFoundation are some of the coolest guys I have ever met. Down to earth, fun to chillparty with and play some GREAT music.

I see them every time they come to Oregon, and recommend you do the same when they come close to you!! Worth a drive if they don't come close enough! Check them out!

Oh and they deserve to be Hightimes unsigned band of THE YEAR IMO!!

Pirate Rob

Nov 17 2009, 5:02 pm

Rage I'd love to know who you are. I find it pretty funny you know so much about me and can be so wrong! Obviously you were on one of my shows and didn't get ask back wonder why?? The B Foundation knows the real Pirate Rob and they did get paid bitches!!!

Pirate Rob

Nov 17 2009, 4:58 pm

The comments below by the other Pirate Rob are complete trash!! This band is one of the tops in the business and they are great guys as well. As for the fakin ass Pirate Rob below, lose the name son cause its already takin!!! Gankin ass f*&kers!!

meghanl

Nov 16 2009, 5:59 pm

I've known Tyler from the way-back, his band B Foundation kicks ass. Not JUST kicks ass but kicks aaaaaaasssssss.

Lino33

Nov 16 2009, 5:11 pm

Hey!! This band is amazing!! Love their fresh, upbeat, and innovative sound!!

DAR!!!!!

Nov 16 2009, 2:26 pm

Seen these guys about a hundred times I think and everytime they rock hard! Good friends of mine and Ill be a fan till I die! In fact I want the funeral song played when they scatter my ashes of the coast of cali and part of them in the dirt of Yankee Stadium. Anyways they deserve this unsigned band title! Still listening to them everyday or if I dont hear it Ill be singing at work. All the best for the B! See you guys soon when i visit Cali. Later

kennibo987

Nov 15 2009, 4:25 pm

SO SICK!!!!

South Bay

Nov 15 2009, 1:16 pm

You guys are awesome

neva-dry

Nov 15 2009, 11:55 am

This band is pretty good. Pat(Howndog) sometimes cant even understand the words that are coming out of his mouth, Jason hope the whispering eye is all better, you were starting to freak people out, ty the tree-hugger well thats a whole different story, and finally Ian well you just stink sometimes.

-much love from p-town

Bryanne

Nov 15 2009, 11:37 am

YEY for the B!!!!!!!!!!

J.Moncrief

Nov 15 2009, 1:30 am

Lovin The B Foundation!

Uptight

Nov 14 2009, 9:10 pm

THESE GUYS ROCK THE HOUSE

Julie

Nov 14 2009, 10:17 am

These guys never stop cranking out amazing tunes.....seems like I always choose their music over all the tunes in my iPod. And these guys are truly nice people, not stuck up or full of themselves as a lot of guys in their position can be, gotta love em!

FRANCISCO

Nov 13 2009, 5:57 pm

THERE ISN'T ANY OTHER BAND THAT DESERVES THIS MORE THAN THE B FOUNDATION!!!! 100% KICKASS MUSIC..GOOD TIMES..IN A ROW. TWICE. TIMES 23. PLUS 5. ROCKIN TO BELLY FLOPPIN RIGHT NOW. THAT'S RIGHT..UH HUH :) LOVE YOU GUYS XOXO BOGART BONGS PEACE

katokez

Nov 13 2009, 2:34 pm

ya fo sho, B foundations the $hit.

IrieVibes

Nov 13 2009, 4:56 am

Yo the b foundation needs much respect some of the chillest dudes youll ever meet and not to mention they send the irie vibes by the masses with there music. I just hope we smoked enough blunts for them to remember me the night lil ras introduced me. Respect to the fullest bruddas!

GinaOK

Nov 13 2009, 3:00 am

I've heard these guys on TSM Radio.com. They're amazing. They performed on the show too. I hope they win.

Nov 12 2009, 11:47 pm

THE B FOUNDATION IS THE SHIT! AND IF YOU DON'T KNOW...NOW YOU KNOW..THEY BETTER WIN BAND OF THE MONTH OR HEADS WILL ROLL!!!!!

mick

Nov 12 2009, 11:33 pm

you guys rock and will always have my support. p-town isn't the same without you including 625 vista..

Sieners

Nov 12 2009, 10:26 pm

love and miss you fools!!! cant wait to hear that you guys kicked this unsigned band of the months ass...

Raw-B

Nov 12 2009, 9:53 pm

anyone who doesnt think this band is the fuckin shit, needs punched right in the throat go listen to your emo tunes you clown's. Pat, Jason, Tyler, and Ian you guys kill it keep it up!!

Jenkins

Nov 12 2009, 8:01 pm

This Band Rocks!!!!!!

Come to Santa Cruz!!!!!!!!!!

Tits magee

Nov 12 2009, 5:46 pm

This band is the best! I have gone to most of there shows here in california and they know how to put on a show. The band members are way fun and down to earth. If you have heard or seen them now is the time...your missing out.

JennyO

Nov 12 2009, 3:57 pm

YES!!!...THE B IS THE $HIT!!!...LISTEN IF YOU HAVEN'T HEARD!!

homegrown in mendo

Nov 12 2009, 3:27 pm

b foundation is the shit, you fukkers give me action in the pants

SOOOOOOOO Stoned

Nov 12 2009, 2:25 pm

I get soooooooooo Stoned listening to these guys and Coastal Vibrations good Shit

The Hounds

Nov 12 2009, 1:49 pm

Amazin Band With An Amazin CD Check It Out!!!

MEET ME AT THE PUB

Nov 12 2009, 9:06 am

The guys from Telluride below know how to party. Good times at Fly me to the moon. The B foundation are good geezers and smoke alot of pot. What was the question?

Tom & Ethan Fly me to the Moon

Nov 12 2009, 12:43 am

You got our vote! These guys know how to rock a house take it from the ones who know! Let us know when your passing back through Telluride this winter, we always love to have you!

LOVE THE B!!

Nov 11 2009, 9:53 pm

OK, so for everyone who says they suck??? WTF??? You suck bevcause obviously you do not know music! I LOVE these guys!!! Lets try and recognize real people who have a band!!! Go to any show and talk to them!! They do not hide behind body guards and are definitely better than dick sucker pirate Bob!!! Whatever dude, The B wants real fans, real like them!!! If you are a true ass munch stay away from by far one of the best bands out there because no one really needs you and your hairy ass boyfriend in our way!!! B FOUNDATION IS AWESOME!!!! You got our vote!!!!

Ivy K

Nov 11 2009, 9:44 pm

Incredibly talented band putting a unique twist on my favorite genre of music. Being able to balance all forms of rock while throwing in dub beats from time to time is definitely soothing to the soul. Much love to this band, and I hope they make all sorts of fame theirs.

Norcalchika

Nov 11 2009, 9:42 pm

Love me some B Foundation!! Been listening to them since 2005, they pretty much rock my sox off! They are hands down one of the sickest bands in CA right now.

Reggae Rules

Nov 11 2009, 8:01 pm

The B Foundation is awesome. We have seen em 3 times, and counting. Butt Pirate Bob likes hairy fat men in his Butt.

J-Rigity

Nov 11 2009, 5:48 pm

Oh The B Foundation! Been humping these guys leg since I first saw 'em back in 2005 at a little bar in Arcadia, CA...Trifecta, I think. Now living in Denver, I gotta say... these guys got mad love for their fans, and every show is legendary!! Get to see them tomorrow night actually, with Mike Pinto and one hell of a Denver Local bank Tatanka. Feelin' Irie!!!

Jesterhead

Nov 11 2009, 5:33 pm

ganna see these guys on the 21st with iration cant wait

Rasta Hippie

Nov 11 2009, 5:15 pm

The B Foundation is amazing! One of my favorite local rock/reggae bands to go see, they are so much fun. The music is true and sounds great.

Ric B.

Nov 11 2009, 4:53 pm

I'm a booking agent in Chicago that has had B-Foundation work with many of my acts. They are a great bunch of guys dedicated in delivering a great perfomance with great songs. Go out see these guys when they come to your town.
It will be worth the ticket price!
Respect,
RIC B / AFT, Chicago

miss magic hands

Nov 11 2009, 4:22 pm

the b foundation is my fav band in the whole entire world & if they arent yer then piss on u

FLASHROCK

Nov 11 2009, 4:21 pm

B-Foundation is High Times

BRYAN_ATL

Nov 11 2009, 4:14 pm

comin out into ATLANTA GA B foundation KNows how to throw down.. Now that is time to listen to more of the music while i drive. This B FounDtion band in the magazine Hightimes is recommended. Almost more than the signed bands..

Phive

Nov 11 2009, 4:13 pm

Vote for my homies The B Foundation!!

Check out their new song 2012 here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPvNHYMjREE

New Pics here: http://www.photoshelter.com/c/phive/gallery-slideshow/G0000tZqpDecevcE/?start=

All the Best,
Phive.

andy

Nov 11 2009, 4:06 pm

b foundation is the bees knees.

jason in richmond

Nov 10 2009, 11:32 am

Just saw the band live in Salisbury Maryland. Great Band, great music, great guys.

KaseywithaK

Nov 9 2009, 5:59 pm

I love how the person below can't even type out his name. I don't think anyone is going to listen to someone who doesn't even have the balls to put down their real name. Afraid the guys will come steal your girlfriend, too? Oh, watch out!

Who cares?

Nov 9 2009, 3:09 pm

Yea.... B Foundation sucks nads. Another fakin jamaican band just what the world needs

melissa

Nov 9 2009, 3:00 pm

These boys got talent beyond the typical reggae/dub band out there. They're fucking fantastic. Their music never fails to put on a smile on my face and a groove in my step. Not to mention life, they're more than amazing. And can I say, such a great group of guys. I've only met them once, but they had me laughin till the crack of dawn.
Gotta love the b foundationnnnnnnnnn!

MPPMovement

Nov 9 2009, 12:41 am

This band is really good. Im glad they are getting recognized more. Super talented and they definitely promote the marijuana movement. reggae rock music, party band

E. Geer

Nov 8 2009, 11:30 pm

What kind of a name is Pirate Bob anyways? I'm thinking between that name and not liking B Foundation, which is a great band btw, that you must be getting bad bud from your dealer. Maybe even laced... Because those two things sound like straight up hallucinations to me...

KaseywithaK

Nov 8 2009, 7:41 pm

Best reggae rock band since Sublime. They deserve a lot more recognition, & I'm pretty sure that Pirate Rob is just bitter because The B Found guys stole his girlfriend. Sorry, bud, maybe next time... or not.
Nice guys, amazing sound, fun shows.

rage

Nov 8 2009, 5:06 pm

pirate rob is the biggest bitch on the east coast...he books the shittyest shows and never pays the band... look out for this butt pirate ...hes a gaped tooth bitch from baltimore.

theskidude

Nov 8 2009, 2:08 am

Pirate Rob is a TOOL!

Jessica

Nov 7 2009, 9:59 pm

love the b-foundation!!!!

cody

Nov 7 2009, 4:31 pm

Finally a surf band that can play with lots of energy and quality sounds. Believe me, these guys are on the rise to stardom.
One of the best bands to come out of California for sure.

Pirate Rob

Nov 7 2009, 9:06 am

This band sucks

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