Rythmation :: Bios

Rythmation is a melting pot of sound, culture and positive vibrations sure to intoxicate your mind, body and soul.

Rythmation members are as diverse as the region in which they have joined.

Ishmael ( bass guitar ) and Rich ( lead guitar ) first met and jammed in the mid 80's and worked out a great relationship on the love and respect for music.

The two members matured the sound of the band working the South Florida music scene for some years then asked Bradley ( drums ) to join the band in the early '90's adding the third voice for their signature sound.

From the islands ( N. Y. islands that is ) is Rich. Born in Brooklyn N.Y. he gives Rythmation it's hard edge "rockers" sound. Texturally thick ambience to "In you face" grind. He was raised on AM pop radio and all the way to the heaviest of metal then back to '70's funk, R&B and reggae, he is a true lover of music in it's purest form.....from the heart.

Hailing from Dominica, Ishmael brings to the table a rock solid, pulsating, low end vibration of sound that hypnotizes the senses. His influence is a mixture of vintage island culture music, R&B, soul, rock, funk and soca.

"Rough and Ready" from Nassau, Bahamas, comes Bradley. Syncopated riddems and a tight pocket are what "Heavy B" calls his recipe. Spicy, smooth and quite flavorful. A true island favorite. Gospel, funk, soul, R&B, calypso and reggae are stirred up in Bradley's pot. It's quite a treat. Want a taste?

Rythmation has rocked the stages of South Florida's premier events such as The City of West Palm Beach's Fourth On Flagler and Clematis By Night, City of Lake Worth's Caribbean Carnival, City of Fort Pierce's Friday Fest, Palm Beach Haitian Cultural Society's Caribbean American music Fest, South Florida's Boat Parade And numerous other festivals and events.

Rythmation is host to some of South Florida's hottest reggae nights on the local club scene. Waterway Cafe' is an "institution" ,if you will, for almost 2 decades of packed dance floors and reggae lovers joining in the "Oneness" and positive vibes that are sure to move you.

We're proud to announce our newest member to the band, Gershi (Errol Gershwin). Born in Nassau, Bahamas where he was raised of Jamaican parentage. He relocated to the cultural melting pot of Miami at the age of fifteen with his family. He received his formal music training in classical and jazz voice as well as piano at Miami Dade Community College where he was awarded a music scholarship. Gershi continues to tour as vocals and keyboard player in Kymani Marley's Statement Band and presently with Third World. He has also played for Marcia Griffiths, Dennis Brown and Culture. "Music has taken me to many places and the experience has been very humbling". "We're very glad to have you on board, Gershi!" To find out more about Gershi, please check out his website.