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Mobadass (http://www.mobadass.ca/ or http://www.myspace.com/mobadass) is back . Wide Mouth Mason bassist Earl Pereira’s energetic reggae/rap project tore up the Blarney Stone a couple months ago.
Biography
As a double platinum artist and 3-time Juno nominee, Mobadass' Earl Pereira has established himself as arguably the most entertaining bass player in the country. Being the bassist and co-founder of one of Canada's best live bands Wide Mouth Mason, Pereira has already had a successful career highlighted by numerous top 20 radio and video hits, touring with the Rolling Stones and ACDC, sharing the stage with Alanis Morrisette, Nickleback, Nelly Furtado, Van Morrisson and selling nearly 250,000 albums over an 6 year span with Warner Music Canada. From childhood entertainer, to nation wide rock-star, Earl has always been an extraordinary crowd pleaser. Canadian Musician Magazine named him one of the country's top bass players however, most people do not know that he is also a remarkable singer, songwriter, and producer.
By 2004, Pereira felt it was time to put his energy and experience into a new passion. He founded Mobadass as a creative outlet for his distinct style of "island rock" music. This is a sound created by combining music of his two cultures, the Philippines and Canada with soulful reggae-rock and funky pop. Mobadass has shared the stage with Divine Brown, Bedouin Soundclash, Sloan, Los Lobos, Me'shell N'degeocello, Blue Rodeo, K-OS, and more. Being voted "Best Local Band" in 2006 and 2007 by Saskatoon's Planet S Magazine earned them the official title of hometown favorite. They continue to impress a growing fan base across Western Canada with catchy songs and an energy that is guaranteed to rock the dancefloor!