biographical info
Brian Rosen & The WhatNow is a rock/reggae/funk band with a humanitarian and Earth-loving message. Performances are passionate and full of energy as they spread their positive message and deliver unstoppable, fearless rhythms. Based out of Nelson B.C, this group is quickly becoming one of the most refreshing bands to hit the Western Canadian live music scene. The WhatNow is a tight ensemble that holds down a potent groove, hypnotizing the audience. Carefully-crafted songs give way to bouts of adventurous improvisation when this band takes the stage.
Carefully selected, The WhatNow boasts a cadre of multi-talented lads, including several multi-instrumentalists, a film scorer, a DJ, singer/songwriters, recording engineers, and classically-trained players. Brian Rosen & The WhatNow released their debut album, 'Planting the Seed', in September 2008, and are preparing to share their second album "Choose Your Choice" this summer 2012.
"They play a higher consciousness sound, with positive affirming lyrics, they are phenomenal to dance to...we danced from the beginning to the very end...every person in the room was on their feet."
"...a beautiful night of conscious dancing to conscious music."
"They were so very on, the music was fantastic and tight."
WhatNow?
lineup
Brian Rosen Lead Vocals, Acoustic guitar, Percussion, Song writer
Rob Funk Drums, Back-up vocals
Jesse Lee Bass
Ben Eureby Keyboards, Saxophone
Ty West Electric, lead guitar
influences
Bob Marley
Bob Dylan
Dave Matthews Band
Toots and the Maytals
Neil Young
Phish
Grateful Dead
Peter Tosh
Paul Simon
Martin, Medeski + Wood
Spearhead
Tower of Power
The Beatles
Burning Spear
Manau Chao
Cat Stevens/Yusuf Islam