Press Kit

“Headshine’s rise from bonres and beer to the House of Blues with legendary acts can be summed up by one piece of advice...”
106.7 KROQ
* Genre:
Acoustic / New Rock / Reggae
* Hometown:
Southern, California
* Touring Region:
National
* Sponsors:
Boulder Creek Guitars
Dean Markley Strings
Elliott Surfboards
Kreed Eyewear
* Availability:
2016-2017
* Booking:
Solo, Duo, Trio, Quartet
* Situation:
Support / Headline / Package
* Contact:
Richard -Manager
Tel: (714) 362-5091
Email: richard(at)planetsquared.com
Bio: “Headshine realize their dreams with chill, acoustic Cali rock. After being nominated for Best
Acoustic Band for the OC Music Awards last year, Headshine embarked on a massive tour around
the country which culminated with a show with The Wailers.” A song that RAS wrote, sang and
played on acoustic guitar caught the ear of producer Jim Perkins (Big B, Scott Russo, Cisco Adler,
Kaleo of Pepper, Everlast). Jim showed the one-take demo to his business partner along with some
other close friends in the music industry. For some reason, they wanted to hear more.
New bonre song “Rad summer day” and the latest cd “Diamond in the Sun” by Headshine is
now on iTunes. One of the songs ‘Diamond in the Sun’ co-written by RAS, Big B and Jim Perkins
is also featured on Big B’s album “Fools Gold” now in stores nationwide with the Dirty Heads,
P!nk, and Slightly Stoopid.
With a touch of reggae and California sunshine, the Huntington Beach singer/songwriter has
cultivated a surfer/acoustic sound called Headshine; and it’s what happens when something comes
alive inside and begins to radiate. One moment you’re singing along and the next thing you know
you’re at a show rockin’ a shaker, or crowd surng with a bunch of good friends. Listen to the
music and your head will shine. The debut record “Better Things” by Headshine caught the attention of CBS radio. “Headshine, create music which
conjures up these quintessential California moments with warm-bodied acoustics, Bob Marley-inspired reggae riffs, persuasive percussion, and a
fearless fader scratching that gives their sound an understated edge. Much like the typical native Californian, Headshine is a musical mosaic of
melodies effortlessly melting into each other, supported by luminous lyrics prompting the listeners towards self-compassion and positive action.
This sound transmuted into feeling is the kind of experience that has prompted many a youthful daydreamer into nding their own dreams with the
peaceful churn of the Pacic Ocean as their soundtrack.”The World Famous KROQ
Word of mouth kick-started the southern California artist toward the national stage. Headshine has recently opened tour dates for Ziggy Marley,
Jamaican reggae-legends The Wailers, Katchare, Natty Vibes and Sashamon from Hawaii, Al Anderson’s Original Wailers, The English Beat,
pop-punk’s Less Than Jake, the national rock band Lit, Ballyhoo, O.A.R, Stick Figure and The Supervillains.
Recent Festivals & Main Stage Concerts: • Mt. Laurel Performing Arts Center w/ Ziggy Marley & Headshine in Pennyslvania • Newport Yachting
Center w/ Ziggy Marley & Headshine in Rhode Island • Palms Casino in Las Vegas w/ Natty Vibes & Headshine • Belly Up in Solana Beach
w/ English Beat & Headshine • Winter Brew Fest w/ Headshine hosted by FM94/9 in San Diego • Saint Rocke in Hermosa w/ English Beat &
Headshine • House of Blues Anaheim w/ The Original Wailers & Headshine • Doheny Surf Festival w/ Common Sense & Headshine in Dana Point
CA • Roq N’ Surf Concert Series at The District in Tustin hosted by 106.7FM KROQ • US Open of Surng w/ Surfrider Foundation benet at Hilton
Resort in HB • Saint Rocke in Hermosa w/ Sashamon & Headshine • Summer Brew Fest at Mile High Station in Denver Colorado • Sundance Film
Festival presented by Park City Television Studios • Seattle Summer Concert Series • Downtown Bellevue Concert Series in Washington presented
by 98.9FM • Hops in Humboldt Festival at Rohnert Park hosted by 93.1FM KSLG • Morro Bay Beer Festival at Tidelands Park • House of Blues
Anaheim w/ The Wailers & Headshine. For music, reviews, video & tour history, see the ofcial site @ Planetsquared.com
Planet Squared Inc.
Music & Entertainment Productions / BMI
Huntington Beach CA 92605
Tel: (714) 362-5091 Fax (714) 846-0096
www.planetsquared.com
SURF VIDEO (125,000+ VIEWS)
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an overhead wave without paddling?
Well if you’re feelin’ lucky, we got a
few words for you... “vaya con dios”.
US Open surf champ Brett Simpson
makes the impossible look easy while
shooting through a tube in Mexico.
Check out “Simpo’s No-Paddle Pit”
featuring new music by Headshine that
received 125,000+ views.
Headshine @ San Diego Winter Brew Fest hosted by FM94.9
Headshine “Better Things” EP review by My Nguyen PERFORMER MAGAZINE
• “Lead-singer and songwriter, RAS, more or less coined the term for his band. “Headshine” represents a good vibe
when things automatically click and the moment is just right. It’s like catching the perfect wave - the feeling of being
in-sync with yourself and the elements. This synchronizing of sound and style is felt throughout the EP. RAS sings
like an artist who has been through a lot and is only beginning to bare all. The Huntington Beach singer/songwriter
has cultivated a surfer/acoustic sound with a touch of reggae and California sunshine. In “Better Things,” the rst track
off Headshine’s EP, the message is straightforward and light. RAS sings in his charismatic voice, “Better things are
coming my way/Never giving up/The best is yet to come.” While “Better Things” might have a touch of premonition to
its lyrics, “One Spark” and “Devil in my Bed” are in tune with a more Latin-feel. “Devil in my Bed,” with a hint of Ricky
Martin-suavity, is a fun and sexy song to listen to. It has to be stated here: RAS’s song-writing is simple yet the nal
product is movingly so. His talent lies in his ability to craft life, love, and all the spaces in-between into his lyrics. His
voice provides many textures to the music tapestry, so that there is not one word that fully encompasses his style
With the backing of major-label producer, Jim Perkins and with the premiere of his rst single “Better Things” on San Diego’s 91X, things are
denitely looking up for the singer/songwriter. RAS knew what he was talking about when he sang “the best is yet to come.”
Natty Vibes w/ Headshine @ Palms Casino Reggae Pool Party in Las Vegas, NV (Sold Out)