LOUISIANA REGGAE FUNK THE UNIQUE IRIE TONES OF
HENRY TURNER JR. & FLAVOR

HIT CITY RECORDS ARTIST BIOGRAPHY

What happens when you mix different people with several different styles of music and a deep love to create something unique? You get the band Henry Turner Jr. & Flavor. A band whose unique style and presence on stage has given them a special following in their native Louisiana and now the world.

Henry Turner Jr. & Flavor started with Henry Turner Jr. His first thought was to create a band whose music would be appreciated by a large number of people and musical markets. Mr. Turner wanted to create a completely different kind of sound. Henry, who is also the president of Hit City Records, has managed several successful independent bands and artists. This, with the love of music that started from an early age, has allowed him to bring together a unique collection of people.

Henry Turner Jr., lead vocalist and guitarist for the band, is the driving force behind this band’s appeal. Henry’s influence on the band comes somewhat from his early musical influences. Blues and jazz greats like B.B. King Bob Marley and George Benson have allowed Henry to bring forth a unique perspective to the realm of reggae. The style of the music, as quoted by Henry, is “… an infused sound … also an infusion of R&B Reggae with some jazz chording.” This unique style has allowed the band to go where other bands cannot.

Irie Hip, bassist and vocalist, the newest member of the band, a urban reggae artist bass player whose unique style and stage presence has thrilled fans in the San Francisco Bay Area, Louisiana, Europe, Canada and Japan.
Irie Hip whose real name is Anthony Butler was born and raised in Baton Rouge, La. At the tender age of 11 he knew he wanted to be involved in the music industry. He was playing several instruments by the age of 17.He has worked with Lenny Williams, and Allen Glass who had numerous hits for major artist.
Irie Hip’s bass playing and vocals is the driving force for his new URBAN FUNK REGGAE SOUND. Irie Hip says his goal as an artist is to continue to gain momentum in popularity, record and perform at home and abroad.

Ronnie Houston, the senior member of the Flavor band, is a profound R&B drummer. With various influences, including artists such as Bobby Powell, James Brown, Buddy Rich and Billy Cobham, Ronnie has toured the United States and Europe since the early 1970s. Ronnie has added an element of stability to the Flavor roster since 1990.



PERSONNEL

Henry Turner Jr. – Guitar, Lead Background Vocals
Irie Hip – Bass, Lead Background Vocals
Ronnie Houston – Drums, Lead Background Vocals

RECENT PERFORMANCES 2 City Japan Tour 3 Air Force Bases – 50 City USA Reggae Road Show Tour – 30 City USA The New Louisiana Legends Tour – 20 City US Tour Bob Marley Fest 1997 thru 2002 Cities include – Ann Arbor, MI Tucson, AZ Hampton, VA Houston, TX San Antonio, TX Gulfport, MS Galveston, TX New Orleans, LA Charleston SC.

Tabby’s Blues Box – Baton Rouge, LA

Caribbean Fest – Richmond VA

GQ Force MD’s Tour – Alabama

Holiday Inn Sunspree Resort – North Padre Island, TX

Cafe Brasil – New Orleans, LA

The Balcony – Oxford, OH

Ollies By The Bay – Beaufort SC

Ocean Club – Jacksonville, FL

Oak Creek Brewery – Sedona AZ
Rik N Jaks – Lake Charles, LA

LA State Fair – Baton Rouge, LA

Musik Fest – Bethlehem, PA

The Buddy Holly Center – Lubbock, TX

Namaste – Asheville, NC

Juneteenth – Ogden, UT

Juneteenth – Arcosanti, AZ

Leadbelly Ledbetter Heights Music and Arts Fair – Shreveport, LA

Piccolo Speleto Festival – Charleston SC


RECENT TELEVISION PERFORMANCES

Roots Music Promotions– Boston, MA

Caribbean Breeze– VA

Ernie Mills Show– Monroe, LA

Louisiana Jukebox– New Orleans, LA

LTV – New Orleans, LA
Irie Visions – Oakland Ca

Music Around Town– Baton Rouge, LA

The All You Can Eat Texas Music Cafe– Seen nationally on over 300 stations

Bone Fly – Sunnyvale Ca


SOUND TRACK CREDITS

Gutter Punks …………………………….………..1998
Destination Jamaica Rastafarian Dreams …. ....2004

CHECK OUT HENRY TURNER JR. & FLAVOR’S WEBSITES

http www.henryturnerjr.com http flavor.ballardsbytes.com

E MAIL THE BAND AND OR THEIR LABEL – HIT CITY RECORDS – AT

henryturner@juno.com