Emerging onto the Southern California music scene with a sound as original as the band
members themselves, the Dirty Headsí blend of hip-hop and classic reggae rips through the sonic
surf with bold beats, fun rhythms and the relaxed vibe of feel-good lyrics.

Rooted in the Orange County community of Huntington Beach, founding band members Jared
Watson and guitarist / vocalist Dustin Bushnell met in 1996 while in high school, embarking on
a friendship based on music, as well as their shared passion for surfing, skating and the endless
party of the laid-back SoCal lifestyle.

Early on, they spent many late nights jamming in Bushnellís soundproof garage with a four-track
recorder, writing unique acoustic hip-hop songs that featured reggae inflections. Inspired by the
rock and reggae sounds of Bob Marley, Sublime, 311 and The Beastie Boys, the bandís music
evolved into their distinct Dirty Heads style.

To complete the Dirty Headsí sound, the duo added percussionist Jon Olazabal and drummer
Matt Ochoa, both talented, experienced musicians. With a set of solid material, the Dirty Heads
were further motivated to take their craft to the next level, and they began building a loyal fan
base throughout the west coast, while performing acoustically at local bars and small music
venues. As they started playing in neighboring Los Angeles, the band found it necessary to
charter party buses so their fans could make the 30-mile trek to their shows.

Connecting with sought-after producers Steve Fox and Stan Frazier (Sugar Ray / Ashlee
Simpson) the band worked long hours to polish their material and further develop their style. The
Dirty Heads also recruited mixing engineer Mario Caldato Jr., best known for his work with the
Beastie Boys, to add the finishing touches and create just the right blend.

The bandís highly-anticipated first full-length album is entitled, Any Port in the Storm (Released
on EMG through Fontana, a division of Universal Music Group Distribution - September 2008).
This debut features 14 tracks that are reminiscent of the upbeat, sun-soaked Southern California
party energy. The first single is the optimistic, ìStand Tall.î

Any Port in the Storm also features one of the final recordings of the late music industry icon
Billy Preston. Frequently referred to as ìThe Fifth Beatle,î Preston played on three tracks,
including "Stand Tall," "Chelsea," and "Driftin.'" Other special guests on the album are
drummer Josh Freese (A Perfect Circle, Sting, The Vandals), and veteran session percussionist
Alex Acuna, whose A-list musician resume includes Peter Gabriel, Johnny Clegg, and Jackson
Browne, to name only a few.

Recently, the bandís music has been attracting attention throughout the world of entertainment.
Their songs have been featured in the movie and soundtrack for Surfís Up (Sony 2007); and the
television drama, Shark staring James Woods (CBS 2007. Actor Matthew McConaughey
selected the bandís music to be in his upcoming film, Surfer Dude. In addition, the Dirty Heads
can be heard in Tony Hawkís Downhill Jam video game (Activision 2007), and several other
music compilations and surf/skate videos. On the marketing side, the Dirty Heads have also been
included in campaigns for Etnies Jeans and Vestal Watches.

Dirty Heads vocalist Jared Watson sums up their fun, uncomplicated style, "We want to be
positive and entertain," he says. "We just want to make you feel good."

And who can't dig that?

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