Of Good Nature


Of Good Nature is an indie rock-reggae band that was formed in Charlotte, NC in 2011. The band blends foundations of rock-reggae to progressive instrumentals of funk and rock n roll.
In 2011 debut album, , won Indie-Ville Reggae Album of the Year - Nashville, TN. On October 23, 2015, their sophomore album, , debuted at #5 on the iTunes Top Reggae Album Chart.
On June 23, 2017,Of Good Nature hit the iTunes Reggae Single Charts. The single, "Sit Around", features fellow rock-reggae frontman, Zach Fowler of Sun-Dried Vibes and was engineered and mixed by Ted Bowne in St. Petersburg, FL.
The Reggae Rise Up Festival in St. Petersburg, FL added Of Good Nature to the bill through their Artist Discovery Series in early 2017, along with Slightly Stoopid, Dirty Heads, Irration, Steel Pulse, The Green and more.
Of Good Nature has also shared the stage with headliners like Gym Class Heroes, Train, Sublime with Rome, Michael Franti and Spearhead, Robert Randolph and the Family Band, Arrested Development, Natasha Beddingfield, Dropkick Murphys, Matt Nathanson, Keller Williams, Blues Traveler, Common Kings, George Porter Jr, PASSAFIRE, Tomorrows Bad Seeds, The Movement, Tribal Seeds, The Supervillains, Ballyhoo! and many others.

Social Media

Studio Albums

Current Members

Cameron Brown – Guitar, vocals

Brandon Hucks – Trombone

Jon Reed – Bass

David Hamilton, Jr. – Drums/percussion

Former Members

Joey Vachon – Percussion

Chris Andrews

Press

BroadwayWorld

North Carolina-based rockers Of Good Nature have returned from their studio time at White Star Sound with legendary producer with a handful of polished singles. The first of which, "Take Me Anywhere," released on February 23, 2019. The east coast reggae scene has been responsible for some of the most fusion-friendly bands, constantly pushing their music beyond the traditional "island" sound. Of Good Nature stays true to this tradition of innovation with "Take Me Anywhere". Mixing elements of funk, soul, pop, rock, and jazz with twists of reggaeton and hip-hop, has spawned a truly unique and approachable sound, bound to push the band to a mainstream market.
The band has garnered quite the reputation, impressing fans with back-to-back appearances aboard Train's Sail Across The Sun Cruise, as well as opening for top-tier headliners. "Take Me Anywhere" tells a story sure to resonate with anyone craving new experiences. The use of perspective switches from verse to chorus act as a refreshing tool to tell a well-rounded story with themes of wanting to escape from feeling stuck and calling out for help. Melodic horn lines, precise technically-exquisite drumming, and a vocal style reminiscent to the warmth of turn-of-the-century alternative combine to create an authentic style, all their own.
https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwmusic/article/North-Carolina-Based-Rockers-OF-GOOD-NATURE-To-Release-First-Of-Upcoming-New-Singles-On-223-20180205

Atwood Magazine

PREMIERE PASSION & LONGING FILL OF GOOD NATURE'S "TAKE ME ANYWHERE" WITH WARMTH

Whether it's infatuation or just a crush, there's something magical about attraction. Of Good Nature's new single "Take Me Anywhere" captures the magnetic pull of desire through a vibrant, jazzed-up reggae sound that oozes warmth and longing.
Atwood Magazine is proud to be premiering "Take Me Anywhere," the latest single from Charlotte, NC indie rock-reggae group Of Good Nature. The four-piece of guitarist Cameron Brown, percussionist Joey Vachon, trombonist Brandon Hucks, bassist Jon Reed, and drummer David Hamilton Jr. have made a name for themselves by fusing rich musical genres and styles together, as is certainly felt in "Take Me Anywhere" – the band's first in a string of single releases this year. "We are stoked to release "Take Me Anywhere" as the first of three upcoming singles," Of Good Nature excitedly tells Atwood Magazine. "It certainly captures our growth as a band and as players and writers. Our blending of styles is developing into music that is approachable to everyone and we really dig that. The goal is to get our music to as many people as possible without sacrificing any creativity."
"Take Me Anywhere" is a sonic throwback – to any kid from the '90s, the song will instantly remind you of the reggae pop and ska of your youth, with its lightly-rapped verse guiding us into a brass-heavy chorus. Vocalist Cameron Brown's voice is just scruffy enough; his emotions bubble over with every little inflection, highlighting the passion brewing in those simple, earnest lyrics. It's sunshine in a bottle – a little burst of Vitamin D washing over your ears. With a relatable story and bouncy, pulsing beat, Of Good Nature invite us to bask in the heat of our very own emotions.
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Irie Mag

Respect | Of Good Nature

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Of Good Nature
In the four years since they put out their debut album 'Just Add Water', Of Good Nature has evolved into a four-piece band. The addition of trombone added the groovy funk element that lead singer and songwriter Cameron Brown felt would complete the band and give him the sound he'd been seeking since their first release. "The moment I heard B. Hucks play I knew he was going to play in our group. He finds the right melodies that slide into the song seamlessly. This can bring the trombone to the front of the song, more like a lead instrument, which is pretty uncommon. He knows when to step back and fill overall spaces acting like a keyboard when the song needs it. Unconventional, but perfect for our sound."
The tracks on Life Worth Livin have an inherent reggae groove, while Brown consistently works in elements of funk, jam and indie rock, giving the songs room to go in different and compelling directions. From the poppy and funky 'Poppa Kohlly' to the acoustic grace and beauty of 'What Can I Do' to the reggae-rock title-track single that delivers a clear sociopolitical statement, the roots of Brown's musical upbringing are apparent–from blues and classic rock to jam and funk, and of course reggae. The end result is an album that has been favorably compared to Dave Matthews Band, Ballyhoo!, and Tauk. Howi Spangler, lead singer of Ballyhoo! speaking about the title track: "The intro guitar/bass riff has that 311-shuffle vibe that I like. I dig that lazy trombone there too. I also like how the song goes more uptempo in the bridge, almost like a jam band. Then they bring it back down to finish it out. Nice to hear a solid American reggae rock song from an East Coast band."
The most striking thing listeners will discover is the talented presentation of the many styles on Life Worth Livin; the rock, the funk and the pop elements are well-placed and always add rather than detract from their music. Of course, their reggae is the main attraction here, because as lead singer/songwriter Cameron Brown says, "Reggae always just felt right." All things considered, Life Worth Livin transcends the reggae tag, showing not only Of Good Nature's talent at blending eclectic styles, but also their depth, maturity and emotion.
Live Worth Livin was recorded at Ocean Industries Studio in Charleston, SC, which is owned by Shinedown bassist Eric Bass. It was produced and engineered by Eric Rickert and Jeff Leonard Jr. It was mixed by Eric Rickert and mastered by Michael White.
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