Fri Apr 11 2025
7:00 PM Doors
$34.18
All Ages
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Cervantes Presents
The Expendables w/ Kyle Smith
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The Expendables
Reggae
The Expendables have proven anything but in their nearly 25-year career since starting out as a spirited party band in high school performing surf-rock covers for birthdays and family gatherings. A quarter-century later, elementary school buddies Raul Bianchi, Adam Peterson andGeoff Weers, along with bassist Ryan DeMars, who joined in 2000, have forged a unique sound born in the laid-back beach life in their hometown of Santa Cruz, CA. The Expendables’ infectious hybrid of ska, surf-rock, punk, reggae and metal can be heard in their latest streaming track, “Surfman Cometh,” a spaghetti-western meets “Pipeline” twang that could easily form the soundtrack to the latest Quentin Tarantino film. The song is the first release from the group’s new and improved Band Room, their longtime rehearsal space in a 1,100 square foot warehouse and former wine cellar on Coral Street, where Adam Patterson took charge of the final mix to great effect. The band’s previous studio album of original material, 2015’s Sand in the Sky, was followed by The Expendables’ second release featuring acoustic reworking of past material,Gone Raw, 2019’s follow-up to 2012’s Gone Soft. The Expendables continue woodshedding until they can get back out on the road. Their 2017 Moment EP, which debuted at #1 on theBillboard Reggae chart, showed the band starting to move into different musical directions, a set featuring collaborations with reggae crooner HIRIE, rapper Tech N9ne, Eric Rachmany, andMicah Peuschel -
Kyle Smith
Reggae
Reggae rock singer-songwriter Kyle Smith, from Ventura, California, offers his blend of Southern California style reggae with melodic acoustic rock that is catchy, truthful, and humorous. Kyle's roots come from years of his troubled youth and addiction while living in Long Beach, CA. His self-titled debut EP gives you a glimpse of the life he endured with songs like “Dope Fiend” and “Jaded” all the while keeping an uplifting spirit and tempo. Kyle is a warrior, and a beacon of light whose goal in life is to give hope and spread positive vibes with his music. His talent is raw, natural, and unforced. Whether solo with his guitar, or backed with a band, Kyle stands tall and proud. With a flash of his smile he immediately warms up the room and invites you into his world.
His debut EP is nothing short of inspiring and at his live performances, you will hear original music laced with Cali roots, dub reggae, hip hop, and punk rock. On December 15, 2017, the Kyle Smith EP was released on iTunes, Amazon, Google Play, and all other major digital outlets. His music is currently streaming on all major platforms including Spotify, You Tube, Apple Radio, iheart radio, and more.
In its first weekend of release, Kyle's debut EP broke the Top 10 for album sales/downloads on the iTunes Reggae charts. Kyle has begun regional touring, having played many local shows so far and opened for some national and international acts including, J-Boog, The Aggrolites, Pato Banton, and Tomorrows Bad Seeds, Hirie, and Long Beach Dub All-Stars. Kyle has also been featured on local internet and radio stations including, 92.9 KJEE, 91.9 KCSB, Surf Roots Radio, and Red Light District Radio. Kyle recently completed an East Coast Tour which stretched from Florida to New York this past summer of 2018.
Although his journey back to music began less than one year ago, Kyle has a solid fan base currently spanning the nation, and his single “Dope Fiend” which started this movement on Facebook, has gone viral with almost 87,000 views so far. Kyle recently won Best New Artist, at 2018's Ventura County Music Awards, and won The Best Songwriter Competition for The California Roots Festival 2018 and was invited to perform at the festival. Kyle also played many local festivals in 2018 including; Mammoth Reggae Fest, Cali Roots, and he is slated to open One Love Cali Fest on February 20th, 2019!
As for the future, Top 40 domination is inevitable. Kyle’s music is going to spark and inspire a new generation of reggae rock enthusiasts.
Kyle Smith's newest single "Astray" was released February 15th, 2019, on iTunes, Amazon, Google Play, and all other major digital outlets. Look out for his next release, "Permanent Vacation", coming soon!
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