Community Property

Community Property is simply one of the best bands that I've heard in a long time. Fusing reggae, soul, punk-rock, and jazz into their sound, they give listeners a taste of unique flavor and might just be the next best thing to come out in the East Coast music scene. In 2010, Community Property was voted #1 band in South Florida as well as winning the Battle of the Bands. With great recognition and respect, Community Property gives off an energetic vibe and influential tunes that will have listeners intrigued with their sound and begging to hear more. Amazing drums, fierce guitar and that soulful voice resembling John Legend on every track give Community Property all they need to make a big slash in the musical scene. - Limerence Mag

Community Property is simply one of the best bands that I've heard in a long time. Fusing reggae, soul, punk-rock, and jazz into their sound, they give listeners a taste of unique flavor and might just be the next best thing to come out in the East Coast music scene. In 2010, Community Property was voted #1 band in South Florida as well as winning the Battle of the Bands. With great recognition and respect, Community Property gives off an energetic vibe and influential tunes that will have listeners intrigued with their sound and begging to hear more. Amazing drums, fierce guitar and that soulful voice resembling John Legend on every track give Community Property all they need to make a big slash in the musical scene. - Limerence Mag

Community Property is simply one of the best bands that I've heard in a long time. Fusing reggae, soul, punk-rock, and jazz into their sound, they give listeners a taste of unique flavor and might just be the next best thing to come out in the East Coast music scene. In 2010, Community Property was voted #1 band in South Florida as well as winning the Battle of the Bands. With great recognition and respect, Community Property gives off an energetic vibe and influential tunes that will have listeners intrigued with their sound and begging to hear more. Amazing drums, fierce guitar and that soulful voice resembling John Legend on every track give Community Property all they need to make a big slash in the musical scene. - Limerence Mag

Community Property is simply one of the best bands that I've heard in a long time. Fusing reggae, soul, punk-rock, and jazz into their sound, they give listeners a taste of unique flavor and might just be the next best thing to come out in the East Coast music scene. In 2010, Community Property was voted #1 band in South Florida as well as winning the Battle of the Bands. With great recognition and respect, Community Property gives off an energetic vibe and influential tunes that will have listeners intrigued with their sound and begging to hear more. Amazing drums, fierce guitar and that soulful voice resembling John Legend on every track give Community Property all they need to make a big slash in the musical scene. - Limerence Mag

Community Property is simply one of the best bands that I've heard in a long time. Fusing reggae, soul, punk-rock, and jazz into their sound, they give listeners a taste of unique flavor and might just be the next best thing to come out in the East Coast music scene. In 2010, Community Property was voted #1 band in South Florida as well as winning the Battle of the Bands. With great recognition and respect, Community Property gives off an energetic vibe and influential tunes that will have listeners intrigued with their sound and begging to hear more. Amazing drums, fierce guitar and that soulful voice resembling John Legend on every track give Community Property all they need to make a big slash in the musical scene. - Limerence Mag

Community Property is simply one of the best bands that I've heard in a long time. Fusing reggae, soul, punk-rock, and jazz into their sound, they give listeners a taste of unique flavor and might just be the next best thing to come out in the East Coast music scene. In 2010, Community Property was voted #1 band in South Florida as well as winning the Battle of the Bands. With great recognition and respect, Community Property gives off an energetic vibe and influential tunes that will have listeners intrigued with their sound and begging to hear more. Amazing drums, fierce guitar and that soulful voice resembling John Legend on every track give Community Property all they need to make a big slash in the musical scene. - Limerence Mag

It is with great pleasure -- and a bellyful of hops -- that we announce that Fort Lauderdale rock and soul masters Community Property will open up Beerfest 2010.

As you may have heard, New Times Broward-Palm Beach teamed up with Revoution Live to host a Battle of the Bands on Saturday. The five local acts competing for the honor to perform in front of the sudsy masses of thousands at Beerfest 2010 on Saturday, April 17, also included Kinlin (Fort Lauderdale), the Hard Richards (Boynton Beach), Point of View (Port Saint Lucie), and Here's to Nathan (Deerfield Beach).

From Revolution's upper level, the venue's Marketing Manager/Talent Buyer Craig Hammon, and I (BPB Music Editor Reed Fischer) carefully listened to each act, and we were overjoyed by what we saw and heard. By the time we reached the end of the night, though, we knew that one band had Beerfest written all over it. At one point, Hammon leaned over and put it simply: "They make me want to drink beer."

According to the Community Property singer, who goes by Lucian, the foursome's current lineup solidified less than two years ago. Prior to developing the band's current style, which he attributes to listening to plenty of Jimi Hendrix, Lucian was closest to the area's R&B and hip-hop scene, singing hooks for the Fresh Air Fund and doing production work. Similarly, drummer Andre "Dutch" Husbands also handles production for local hip-hop acts. Guitarist Leo Lester has a jazz background and also is associated with South Florida groups Ketchy Shuby and Lights Down Low. Finally, bassist Clarence J. Spencer should be familiar to any fan of local funky punks Hashbrown.

In addition to the Hendrix comparisons, Community Property brings together a wealth of dirty blues and soul that will run you ragged as as any Black Keys guitar romp, hot-buttered vocals as versatile Cody Chesnutt's, and winning showmanship that keeps each song moving forward. "Jimi can do a lot of things without saying too much," Lucian says, regarding the band's style. "We just keep it simple and beat it into their heads."

Upon winning Saturday's Battle of the Bands, Community Property decided to write a song just for the Beerfest crowd, which name-checks all of their favorite brews. Its tentative title is the apt "Heineken's My Friend, How About You?"
- NewTimes

It is with great pleasure -- and a bellyful of hops -- that we announce that Fort Lauderdale rock and soul masters Community Property will open up Beerfest 2010.

As you may have heard, New Times Broward-Palm Beach teamed up with Revoution Live to host a Battle of the Bands on Saturday. The five local acts competing for the honor to perform in front of the sudsy masses of thousands at Beerfest 2010 on Saturday, April 17, also included Kinlin (Fort Lauderdale), the Hard Richards (Boynton Beach), Point of View (Port Saint Lucie), and Here's to Nathan (Deerfield Beach).

From Revolution's upper level, the venue's Marketing Manager/Talent Buyer Craig Hammon, and I (BPB Music Editor Reed Fischer) carefully listened to each act, and we were overjoyed by what we saw and heard. By the time we reached the end of the night, though, we knew that one band had Beerfest written all over it. At one point, Hammon leaned over and put it simply: "They make me want to drink beer."

According to the Community Property singer, who goes by Lucian, the foursome's current lineup solidified less than two years ago. Prior to developing the band's current style, which he attributes to listening to plenty of Jimi Hendrix, Lucian was closest to the area's R&B and hip-hop scene, singing hooks for the Fresh Air Fund and doing production work. Similarly, drummer Andre "Dutch" Husbands also handles production for local hip-hop acts. Guitarist Leo Lester has a jazz background and also is associated with South Florida groups Ketchy Shuby and Lights Down Low. Finally, bassist Clarence J. Spencer should be familiar to any fan of local funky punks Hashbrown.

In addition to the Hendrix comparisons, Community Property brings together a wealth of dirty blues and soul that will run you ragged as as any Black Keys guitar romp, hot-buttered vocals as versatile Cody Chesnutt's, and winning showmanship that keeps each song moving forward. "Jimi can do a lot of things without saying too much," Lucian says, regarding the band's style. "We just keep it simple and beat it into their heads."

Upon winning Saturday's Battle of the Bands, Community Property decided to write a song just for the Beerfest crowd, which name-checks all of their favorite brews. Its tentative title is the apt "Heineken's My Friend, How About You?"
- NewTimes

Named Best Of Live Band by in 2010, Community Property has gone undefeated in every South Florida battle of the band in which it's participated. Proud to be "Sunrise boys," Community Property has been rocking in Broward for six years now. The band's frontman, Lucien Sawyer, writes all the lyrics, and the band comes up with melodies. In addition to Jimi Hendrix comparisons, Community Property brings together a wealth of dirty blues and soul that will run you as ragged as any Black Keys guitar romp. Keep your ears peeled; the band will be dropping a self-titled album this summer. - NewTimes

Named Best Of Live Band by in 2010, Community Property has gone undefeated in every South Florida battle of the band in which it's participated. Proud to be "Sunrise boys," Community Property has been rocking in Broward for six years now. The band's frontman, Lucien Sawyer, writes all the lyrics, and the band comes up with melodies. In addition to Jimi Hendrix comparisons, Community Property brings together a wealth of dirty blues and soul that will run you as ragged as any Black Keys guitar romp. Keep your ears peeled; the band will be dropping a self-titled album this summer. - NewTimes

Nine local bands competed in the local wing of the Hard Rock Rising competition. Winners from three battles ended up head to head last Thursday, and only one band won. It was, unsurprising to many, Community Property.

Named Best of Live Band by New Times Broward-Palm Beach in 2010, the band's frontman, Lucien Sawyer, says the group has gone undefeated in every South Florida battle of the band in which it's participated. So it isn't a huge break from the norm that it's now up against bands that won Hard Rock Rising in their communities all over the world. The prize is great: to play at London's Hyde Park with the Boss himself, Bruce Springsteen.

Proud to be "Sunrise boys," Community Property has been rocking in Broward for six years now. Bass player Clarence Jay was actually the lead singer of a classic area punk band called Hash Browns. "We've been going solid for the last three, three and a half years down here in South Florida, trying to make a name for ourselves," says Sawyer. "Bringing rock 'n' roll to the forefront of the sound South Florida has to deliver, especially with really heavy soulful roots."

Sawyer writes all the lyrics, and the band comes up with melodies. He just freestyles over them. "It just takes on a life of its own," he says of the process.

Their competitors last week were smooth rockers Blue Sky Drive and metalheads Beer, Guts, and Glory, who, Sawyer notes, are "all about beer, guts, and glory." He says of the bands, "Their performances were great. They all brought out their fans. A lot of energy onstage. I was a little worried about Beer, Guts, and Glory. They performed after us." Blue Sky Drive, he pointed out, they're just a totally different vibe.

Sawyer was confident, though, in their performance. He says, "We go balls to the wall every time. Whether it's ten people or a hundred people, we're going to rock your face."

We'll keep you updated on how to vote for these local rockers and get them to the U.K. Keep your ears peeled; they'll be dropping a self-titled album this summer.

Community Property performs at Green Room, 109 SW Second Ave., Fort Lauderdale, tonight, March 28, at 10 with Protoman. - NewTimes

Nine local bands competed in the local wing of the Hard Rock Rising competition. Winners from three battles ended up head to head last Thursday, and only one band won. It was, unsurprising to many, Community Property.

Named Best of Live Band by New Times Broward-Palm Beach in 2010, the band's frontman, Lucien Sawyer, says the group has gone undefeated in every South Florida battle of the band in which it's participated. So it isn't a huge break from the norm that it's now up against bands that won Hard Rock Rising in their communities all over the world. The prize is great: to play at London's Hyde Park with the Boss himself, Bruce Springsteen.

Proud to be "Sunrise boys," Community Property has been rocking in Broward for six years now. Bass player Clarence Jay was actually the lead singer of a classic area punk band called Hash Browns. "We've been going solid for the last three, three and a half years down here in South Florida, trying to make a name for ourselves," says Sawyer. "Bringing rock 'n' roll to the forefront of the sound South Florida has to deliver, especially with really heavy soulful roots."

Sawyer writes all the lyrics, and the band comes up with melodies. He just freestyles over them. "It just takes on a life of its own," he says of the process.

Their competitors last week were smooth rockers Blue Sky Drive and metalheads Beer, Guts, and Glory, who, Sawyer notes, are "all about beer, guts, and glory." He says of the bands, "Their performances were great. They all brought out their fans. A lot of energy onstage. I was a little worried about Beer, Guts, and Glory. They performed after us." Blue Sky Drive, he pointed out, they're just a totally different vibe.

Sawyer was confident, though, in their performance. He says, "We go balls to the wall every time. Whether it's ten people or a hundred people, we're going to rock your face."

We'll keep you updated on how to vote for these local rockers and get them to the U.K. Keep your ears peeled; they'll be dropping a self-titled album this summer.

Community Property performs at Green Room, 109 SW Second Ave., Fort Lauderdale, tonight, March 28, at 10 with Protoman. - NewTimes

Fort Lauderdale rock, rhythm, and blues act Community Property will tap the Beerfest 2010 festivities this Saturday. The quartet earned the honor to open the event by beating out four other local acts in a Battle of the Bands in late March, hosted by New Times Broward-Palm Beach and Revolution Live.
By the end of the night, only one band had Beerfest written all over it. With a combination of stage command, focused original songs, and infectious energy, Community Property bested muscular metal combo Kinlin (Fort Lauderdale), ska-punk the Hard Richards (Boynton Beach), pop-punk champions Point of View (Port Saint Lucie), and aggro barnstormers Here's to Nathan (Deerfield Beach).

One of the judges, Revolution's Marketing Manager/Talent Buyer Craig Hammon, put it simply: "They make me want to drink beer."

The ringing endorsement comes not only from these corners, however. The battle victory was actually the second of the day for Community Property, according to the group's charismatic singer, Lucian Sawyer, who goes by just his first name as an artist. At the Classic Spring Block Party's Battle of the Bands, hosted by the Seminole Casino, the band bested the field to win a Friday residency there in May. In the process of winning one battle, they nearly missed the next.

"It was a pretty intense day," Lucian says. "We had to be [at the Seminole] at 10 a.m. We performed at almost 4 p.m. and then another set after we were chosen as the winner. We hopped in the car and hauled ass [to Revolution] when it was over."

Community Property's current lineup solidified less than two years ago. Before developing the band's style, which Lucian attributes to listening to plenty of Jimi Hendrix, the singer was closest to the area's R&B and hip-hop scene, singing hooks for the Fresh Air Fund and doing production work. Similarly, drummer Andre "Dutch" Husbands also handles production for local hip-hop acts. Guitarist Leo Lester has a jazz background and also is associated with South Florida groups Ketchy Shuby and Lights Down Low. Finally, bassist Clarence J. Spencer should be familiar to any fan of local funky punks Hashbrown.

"Everybody brings a piece of what they have," Lucian says of the band's name. "So it's a communal thing where we combine as Voltron."

In addition to the Hendrix comparisons, Community Property brings together a wealth of dirty blues and soul that will run you as ragged as any Black Keys guitar romp, hot-buttered vocals as versatile as Cody Chesnutt's, and winning showmanship that keeps each song moving forward. "Jimi can do a lot of things without saying too much," Lucian says, regarding the band's style. "We just keep it simple and beat it into their heads."

A self-released EP featuring Community Property originals "Slow Grind," "Hotpeppadilla," the Ray Charles tribute "Cool Breeze," "Sheila," and "Make You Say Yeah" is in the final stages of production and ideally will be available for purchase at Beerfest.

During their studio sessions at Lucian's own Project Audio Inc. in Coral Springs, Community Property also decided to write a song just for the Beerfest crowd, which name-checks all of their favorite brews. Its title: "Heineken's My Friend, How About You?"
- NewTimes

Fort Lauderdale rock, rhythm, and blues act Community Property will tap the Beerfest 2010 festivities this Saturday. The quartet earned the honor to open the event by beating out four other local acts in a Battle of the Bands in late March, hosted by New Times Broward-Palm Beach and Revolution Live.
By the end of the night, only one band had Beerfest written all over it. With a combination of stage command, focused original songs, and infectious energy, Community Property bested muscular metal combo Kinlin (Fort Lauderdale), ska-punk the Hard Richards (Boynton Beach), pop-punk champions Point of View (Port Saint Lucie), and aggro barnstormers Here's to Nathan (Deerfield Beach).

One of the judges, Revolution's Marketing Manager/Talent Buyer Craig Hammon, put it simply: "They make me want to drink beer."

The ringing endorsement comes not only from these corners, however. The battle victory was actually the second of the day for Community Property, according to the group's charismatic singer, Lucian Sawyer, who goes by just his first name as an artist. At the Classic Spring Block Party's Battle of the Bands, hosted by the Seminole Casino, the band bested the field to win a Friday residency there in May. In the process of winning one battle, they nearly missed the next.

"It was a pretty intense day," Lucian says. "We had to be [at the Seminole] at 10 a.m. We performed at almost 4 p.m. and then another set after we were chosen as the winner. We hopped in the car and hauled ass [to Revolution] when it was over."

Community Property's current lineup solidified less than two years ago. Before developing the band's style, which Lucian attributes to listening to plenty of Jimi Hendrix, the singer was closest to the area's R&B and hip-hop scene, singing hooks for the Fresh Air Fund and doing production work. Similarly, drummer Andre "Dutch" Husbands also handles production for local hip-hop acts. Guitarist Leo Lester has a jazz background and also is associated with South Florida groups Ketchy Shuby and Lights Down Low. Finally, bassist Clarence J. Spencer should be familiar to any fan of local funky punks Hashbrown.

"Everybody brings a piece of what they have," Lucian says of the band's name. "So it's a communal thing where we combine as Voltron."

In addition to the Hendrix comparisons, Community Property brings together a wealth of dirty blues and soul that will run you as ragged as any Black Keys guitar romp, hot-buttered vocals as versatile as Cody Chesnutt's, and winning showmanship that keeps each song moving forward. "Jimi can do a lot of things without saying too much," Lucian says, regarding the band's style. "We just keep it simple and beat it into their heads."

A self-released EP featuring Community Property originals "Slow Grind," "Hotpeppadilla," the Ray Charles tribute "Cool Breeze," "Sheila," and "Make You Say Yeah" is in the final stages of production and ideally will be available for purchase at Beerfest.

During their studio sessions at Lucian's own Project Audio Inc. in Coral Springs, Community Property also decided to write a song just for the Beerfest crowd, which name-checks all of their favorite brews. Its title: "Heineken's My Friend, How About You?"
- NewTimes

"Only a hard-working band like Community Property is built to snag two Battle of the Bands victories in one day. On a fateful day in late March, led by ferocious frontman Lucian, this rock and soul quartet ran circles around its competition first at the Seminole Casino's Classic Spring Block Party, then at New Times' own musical brawl. Muscular beyond all else, each Community Property statement tells the crowd "get down with us or get the hell out of the way." Owing bits of its sound to Jimi Hendrix, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and John Belushi's character in The Blues Brothers, the band exudes showmanship that involves executing everything tight as hell and making it look like a gas. Playing a fusion of blues, jazz, funk, and rock 'n' roll is one thing, but flinging oneself across the stage and feeling it is something entirely different. " - NewTimes

"Only a hard-working band like Community Property is built to snag two Battle of the Bands victories in one day. On a fateful day in late March, led by ferocious frontman Lucian, this rock and soul quartet ran circles around its competition first at the Seminole Casino's Classic Spring Block Party, then at New Times' own musical brawl. Muscular beyond all else, each Community Property statement tells the crowd "get down with us or get the hell out of the way." Owing bits of its sound to Jimi Hendrix, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and John Belushi's character in The Blues Brothers, the band exudes showmanship that involves executing everything tight as hell and making it look like a gas. Playing a fusion of blues, jazz, funk, and rock 'n' roll is one thing, but flinging oneself across the stage and feeling it is something entirely different. " - NewTimes

"They are a dynamic group of individuals who through word of mouth have not only created a recognizable brand, but a beautifully large following of dedicated music lovers. They have truly manifested their dreams and kept them alive by engaging their audience and speaking directly to them to allow them to participate in their performance. in store. The powerful vocals and harmonious instrumentation of Community Property is one that can’t be ignored. Community Property is a compelling and an absolute artistic musical presence that will undoubtedly warrant a second listen from any music connoisseur or the everyday person who appreciates the soulful sounds" - ITB

"They are a dynamic group of individuals who through word of mouth have not only created a recognizable brand, but a beautifully large following of dedicated music lovers. They have truly manifested their dreams and kept them alive by engaging their audience and speaking directly to them to allow them to participate in their performance. in store. The powerful vocals and harmonious instrumentation of Community Property is one that can’t be ignored. Community Property is a compelling and an absolute artistic musical presence that will undoubtedly warrant a second listen from any music connoisseur or the everyday person who appreciates the soulful sounds" - ITB

"Fort Lauderdale rock, rhythm, and blues act Community Property will tap the Beerfest 2010 festivities this Saturday. The quartet earned the honor to open the event by beating out four other local acts in a Battle of the Bands in late March, hosted by New Times Broward-Palm Beach and Revolution Live." - New Times

"Fort Lauderdale rock, rhythm, and blues act Community Property will tap the Beerfest 2010 festivities this Saturday. The quartet earned the honor to open the event by beating out four other local acts in a Battle of the Bands in late March, hosted by New Times Broward-Palm Beach and Revolution Live." - New Times