by Nick Caramico

For the first time in over 4 years, the self described “Reggae/Rock Dubtronica Hybrid” band, Roots of Creation, will be playing a free show for the Franklin Pierce Community. On Friday November 19th, the band will be performing in Pierce Hall at 7:00 pm.

Roots of Creation consists of three Franklin Pierce alumni: Singer/Guitarist Brett Wilson, Tal Pearson on Keyboards, and drummer Mike Chadinha. The band is currently touring with bassist Brandon Downs and guitarist Jay McGuinness.

The band has toured the country, opening for such bands as Lupe Fiasco and The Wailers. Since graduating from FP, the band has put out four albums, most recently “ROC Live Vol.2″. The album captures the band in their element, a live setting. Performances from the album include the best of their live recordings from 2009 and 2010, including songs like their hit single “Policy” and covers of Talking Heads and Tom Petty classics.

“We started out playing parties in the trailers,” said singer Wilson. The band will transform Pierce Hall with their full stage and unique musical approach. For more information, and how to download their music, visit the bands website here. Don’t forget to see the band play live in Pierce Hall this Friday at 7 pm.