Love began touring as a solo act in 2009. "I chose reggae music to help spread the message of love and the importance of family, respect and unity. I wanted to create a positive vibe that's unique and special to give back to the people in need," he says. Widely known for his powerful energy and passion while performing onstage, his band's musical style is something he refers to as barrio roots reggae. "It's a fusion of Latin, rocksteady roots, reggae, ska and cumbia. We bring high-energy, conscious vibes and a taste of street-culture music." Since forming in 2013, the Johnny Love Band have relentlessly played shows up and down the California coast, with occasional appearances in Texas. The band recently embarked on their first national tour. "It was awesome having fans in places I've never been to," Love says. "The whole journey was unreal, but nothing beat chilling on Padre Island in Texas with my family and the entire band enjoying the island vibes for the first time." While living on Padre Island in 2010, Love dropped an independent EP of his first recordings, Cool Down. years later, the Johnny Love Band will release their first full-length, Mi Mexicana. The album was produced in San Diego at Imperial Sound Recording Studio by E.N. Young, a fellow solo reggae artist and member of the nationally touring Tribal Seeds. "We are very grateful to have such an amazing producer working with us and having Roots Musician Records supporting us," says Love." "It's a dream come true to be working with such an esteemed label." - David Garcia/ OC weekly.