Common Sense

From The House of Blues, to The Coach House, to The Belly-Up Tavern, with hundreds of stops in between, Common Sense makes their way up Lake Arrowhead and Center Stage for two more fantastic shows this summer.  Last years’ concert brought Common Sense devotees from all over Southern California and the night was warm, the music was hot and the show was unbelievable.

Common Sense is not just another reggae band from Orange County. With a So-Cal background and a small beach town attitude Common Sense took their reggae-rock influences and created their own style.

Nick Hernandez started Common Sense in Santa Barbara while studying music at UCSB. His soulful vocal style and natural stage presence gained the group an immediate loyal following. He then moved back to South Laguna where he joined up with Billy Sherman whose upbeat guitar and melodic sensibility gained Common Sense more attention.

Larry Young grew up in Houston, Texas playing bass in rock and reggae bands. He moved to California where his funky bass style fit the band perfectly. Drummer Drew Hester added his rock steady beats completing the band sound. This new lineup went on to record Common Sense’s first album, “Live at the Belly Up”. Common Sense went on to make four more records and has been playing live shows around the country non-stop. Their sound has been constantly evolving and their message becoming more powerful.

Phil Gough, a long time friend, recently joined the band. His masterful guitar playing has brought Common Sense to a new level.

“Don’t Look Back” is the latest release from Common Sense. This CD showcases how far the band has come in finding it’s own unique style by blending their love of reggae, rock, and funk to create a sound that is uniquely their own.

This will be one great night for reggae, rock, and dancing!