What happens when you mix different people with several different styles of music and a deep love to create something unique? You get the band Henry Turner Jr. & Flavor. A band whose unique style and presence on stage has given them a special following in their native Louisiana and now the world.

            Henry Turner Jr. & Flavor started with Henry Turner Jr. His first thought was to create a band whose music would be appreciated by a large number of people and musical markets. Mr. Turner wanted to create a completely different kind of sound. Henry, who is also the president of Hit City Records, has managed several successful independent bands and artists. This, with the love of music that started from an early age, has allowed him to bring together a unique collection of people.

            Henry Turner Jr., lead vocalist and guitarist for the band, is the driving force behind this band’s appeal. Henry’s influence on the band comes somewhat from his early musical influences. Blues and jazz greats like B.B. King Bob Marley and George Benson have allowed Henry to bring forth a unique perspective to the realm of reggae. The style of the music, as quoted by Henry, is “… an infused sound … also an infusion of R&B /Reggae with some jazz chording.” This unique style has allowed the band to go where other bands cannot.

            Irie Hip, bassist and vocalist, the newest member of the band, a urban reggae artist/ bass player whose unique style and stage presence has thrilled fans in the San Francisco Bay Area, Louisiana, Europe, Canada and Japan.

     Irie Hip whose real name is Anthony Butler was born and raised in Baton Rouge, La. At the tender age of 11 he knew he wanted to be involved in the music industry. He was playing several instruments by the age of 17.He has worked with Lenny Williams, and Allen Glass who had numerous hits for major artist.

    Irie Hip’s bass playing and vocals is the driving force for his new URBAN FUNK/REGGAE SOUND. Irie Hip says his goal as an artist is to continue to gain momentum in popularity, record and perform at home and abroad.

            Ronnie Houston, the senior member of the Flavor band, is a profound R&B drummer. With various influences, including artists such as Bobby Powell, James Brown, Buddy Rich and Billy Cobham, Ronnie has toured the United States and Europe since the early 1970s. Ronnie has added an element of stability to the Flavor roster since 1990.

Henry Turner Jr. – Guitar, Lead/Background Vocals

Irie Hip – Bass, Lead/Background Vocals

Ronnie Houston – Drums, Lead/Background Vocals

Roots Music Promotions– Boston, MA

Caribbean Breeze– VA

Ernie Mills Show– Monroe, LA

Louisiana Jukebox– New Orleans, LA

LTV – New Orleans, LA

Irie Visions – Oakland Ca    

Music Around Town– Baton Rouge, LA

The All You Can Eat Texas Music Cafe– (Seen nationally on over 300 stations)

            Bone Fly – Sunnyvale Ca