About the Rhythm Natives

In the early '00s, Chatsworth High School became the meeting grounds for the band that is known as the Rhythm Natives. They were founded on a common love for hip hop and live instrumentation, and the integration of the two. Fronted by two emcees - Jon Narboneta, and Glen Techico - they’ve expanded into a six man unit that also includes: bassist Matt Mora, drummer Robert Fabros, keyboardist Chez Guinto, and DJ Alex Rapada.

Their sound is found between the cracks of genre divisions. The organic mix of hip hop, jazz, R&B, and soul has earned them the respect of various Los Angeles events like Bridges, Soul Sessions, Sonido Sundays, and The Rootdown. Their lyrics are in tune with everyday experiences and social trends – all resonating with their listeners, who are often found immersed in a Rhythm Natives melody and rhyme.

In 2007, they recorded their live show at the Temple Bar. Since then, copies have been floating around Southern California and beyond. The musical energy heard on each track is so significant, that it has left their fans wanting more. Lucky for them, the guys are currently in the studio with producer Asi Friedman, working on a new album. With an early 2010 release date, the Rhythm Natives are slated to be on the rise and bring a breath of fresh air to the art they love so much.

"Twitta Dat"

Upcoming Shows

Date City Venue Country
Sep 12 '10 Rhythm Natives in San Pedro FPAC US
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Time: 3:00pm. Admission: $7. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 807 Paseo Del Mar. The 19th Annual Festival of Philippine Arts and Culture. more info tba…Joe Bataan will be headlining…..FilAm ARTS traces its roots to the annual Festival of Philippine Arts and Culture (FPAC) – an annual series of multidisciplinary arts events that takes place in the County of Los Angeles that includes art exhibits, literary readings, performances, and film screenings, that all culminate in a two-day festival weekend. The first Festival was held in 1992 at Los Angeles City College, as a project developed by the City of Los Angeles, in efforts to heal the city through cultural gatherings, in light of the LA Riots which occurred in April of 1992. FPAC has since moved to Cabrillo Beach, and then to Point Fermin Park (its current location) and welcomes over 25,000 attendees, 1200 artists and 400 volunteers. Related post. Buy tickets
Oct 02 '10 Rhythm Natives in Fullerton Continental Room US
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Time: 5:00pm. Admission: free. Address: 115 W. Sante Fe Ave.. An audible journey through good music: Station 23 Live shows feature a “music journalism jam” recorded at The Continental Room in downtown Fullerton. Shows feature special guest and resident djs spinning organic hip hop, old school, nusoul, downtempo, breaks, jazz, Afrobeat, Latin rhythms, funk, reggae, and all associated vibes. In addition, live interviews are conducted with special guest djs, artists, producers, and other musical purveyors.
Oct 07 '10 Rhythm Natives in West Los Angeles The Good Hurt US
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Time: 10:00pm. Admission: $5. Address: 12249 Venice Blvd. Venue phone: 310.390.1076. WA Entertainment presents the Rhythm Natives…more details tba..
Oct 10 '10 Rhythm Natives in Hollywood SPACE 1520 US
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Time: 2:00pm. Admission: FREE. Address: 1520 N. Cahuenga Blvd. THINQ ENERGY DRINK x SPACE1520 presents RHYTHM NATIVES with Special Guests: Gabe Velasquez (percussion), Jake Wilson (saxophone) DJ EM-1, featuring: DJ TONY PSALMS, DJ MTRLSTC. This is a free event starting at 2-4 pm. ThinQ will be in the place with free all natural drinks for your mind body and soul.
Oct 14 '10 Rhythm Natives in Los Angeles Blu Monkey US
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Time: 9:00pm. Admission: FREE. Age restrictions: No Minors. Address: 5521 Hollywood Boulevard. Venue phone: (323) 957-9000. Join us for our Album Listening party. Also broadcasting live to Manila, Philippines. The evening will consists of Q&A as the Rhythm Natives explains the ideas behind the songs on the album. Live performances and guest djs…Don’t miss this intimate gathering.
Oct 22 '10 Rhythm Natives in Los Angeles Tommy’s Place (USC Spectrum/Tutor Campus) US
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Time: 9:00pm. Address: 3601 Trousdale Parkway. Venue phone: (213) 740.2167. The University of Southern California (USC) presents the Rhythm Natives live at Tommy’s Place. Also performing, The Beat Advocate.

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Past Shows

Date City Venue Country
Jun 30 '08 Rhythm Natives in Old Towne Pasadena, CA Old Towne Pub US
Time: 9:00pm. Admission: Free. Age restrictions: No minors. Address: 22 E. Holly St., Pasadena, California 91103. Mouth Peace Mondays http://www.myspace.com/aaronmouthpiece Related post.
Oct 25 '08 Rhythm Natives in Long Beach, CA Beatrock Store US
Time: 2:00pm. Admission: Free. Related post.
Apr 09 '09 Rhythm Natives in Los Angeles, CA The Root Down (@Little Temple) US
Time: 9:00pm. Admission: $5 B4 10:30 $8 after. Age restrictions: No minors. Address: 4519 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA. * Venue East of 101 FWY @ Corner of Santa Monica Blvd & Virgil in Silver Lake * 9pm-2am; 21+ Over w/ Valid ID * Early arrival suggested * Guest list closes at 11:30pm! * FREE w/ RSVP@rootdownclub.com Related post.
Aug 16 '09 Rhythm Natives in Los Angeles Sonido (@ Little Temple) US
Time: 10:00pm. Admission: 10. Age restrictions: No minors. John Forte has been added to this show (www.johnforte.com)
Sep 04 '09 Rhythm Natives in Santa Monica Dakota Lounge US
Time: 10:00pm. Admission: $10. Age restrictions: No minors. Address: 1026 Wilshire Blvd. Santa Monica, Ca 90041. Rhythm Natives/Keys and Crates (Canada) djs:Frank (E), BZ, and others.. more info tbd..
Sep 12 '09 - Sep 13 '09 Rhythm Natives in San Pedro The 18th Annual Festival of Philippine Arts & Culture (FPAC) US
Time: 3:00pm. Admission: tba. Age restrictions: All Ages.
Oct 26 '09 Rhythm Natives in Hollywood Dragonfly Nightclub US
Time: 10:00pm. Admission: $5.00. Age restrictions: No minors. Address: 6510 Santa Monica Blvd. Los Angeles, Ca 90038. This event is inconjunction with Creative Aestethics, and a benefit show for the flood victims in the Philippines. Art Show/ Concert Related post.
Oct 27 '09 Rhythm Natives in Northridge Cal State Northridge Performing Arts Center US
Time: 7:00pm. Admission: free. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 18111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge, CA 91330 . SPAHM (Students for Pilipino American History Month ) SHOWCASE 2009. 7-10 located at the Performance Art Center (plaza del sol, near lot G4) Related post.
Oct 31 '09 Rhythm Natives in Los Angeles Out of Asia US
Time: 11:00pm. Admission: $20. Address: 3249 S. La Cienega Blvd. Los Angeles, Ca 90016. FilAmNation.com, the #1 Fil-Am Online Resource, in cooperation with Pinoygraphers, Red Garage, ClubWorks, Japee, clubMANILA and TDRZ Productions presents Thriller Nights – A Halloween Costume Party. Planned festivities for the night are: - Best costume contest - best “Thriller” dance contest (Michael Jackson) - Event is hosted by Red Oyster (of VH1 fame, Rock of Love) - Double Dosage is scheduled to perform (see link of video below) - Celebrity Fil-Am Dj’s will alos be spinning. - A fashion show by M the Movement (a eco- friendly fashion designer). - Famous Korean BBQ truck will arrive at 2 am - silent auction Prizes await winners of Best Costume, Best “Thriller” Dance, and many more contests. There will also be a raflle drawing for all attendees. Stay tuned for prize details. This event will be limited to the first 1,000 guests.
Nov 20 '09 Rhythm Natives in Santa Monica Dakota Lounge US
Time: 10:00pm. Admission: $12 at the door, $10 pre-sale. Age restrictions: No minors. Address: 1026 Wilshire Blvd. Santa Monica, Ca 90041. Please come celebrate the launch of our new independent record label, Beatrock Music. The party will also celebrate the label’s first official release, The CounterParts’ self-titled debut album. We have a stacked line-up of live performances by label artists and affiliated musicians from all across California. THE COUNTERPARTS, BAMBU & DJ PHATRICK, RHYTHM NATIVES, OTAYO DUBB, POWER STRUGGLE, AESTHETICS CREW, ROCKY RIVERA, BWAN & MISTER REY, Mass Movement DJs. Event Info: - Beatrock Music Label Launch/CounterParts CD Release Party - Friday, November 20th at Dakota Lounge (formerly Temple Bar) - 1026 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA – (310) 393-8200 - Doors open at 8pm - $12 at the door, $10 pre-sale (available at http://www.beatrock.com) - Pre-Sale Ticket/CounterParts CD and Ticket/CounterParts CD/Limited Edition T-shirt combination deals will also be available at www.beatrock.com Related post.
Dec 03 '09 Rhythm Natives in Los Angeles The Rootdown US
Time: 10:00pm. Admission: $7 after 11pm. Address: 4212 Sunset Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90029. Another funky party at the ROOTDOWN, R.I.P. DJ DUSK!!!! This will be our first time at their new location.
Dec 05 '09 Rhythm Natives in Worldwide KUCI’s 88.9FM US
Time: 8:00pm. We will be on at Irvine’s Fresh Cuts Radio and will be performing live, tune in.
Dec 12 '09 Rhythm Natives in Los Angeles Mountain Bar US
Time: 10:00pm. Age restrictions: No minors. Address: 475 Gin Ling Way. performing alongside the Fighting Cocks … Related post.
Feb 07 '10 Rhythm Natives in Los Angeles Sonido (@ Little Temple) US
Time: 9:00pm. Age restrictions: No Minors. The best sunday night in Los Angeles is at Little Temple. Every Sunday, with DJs Sloe Poke, Higher, Expo and Frank (E) spinning Lovers Rock, Reggae, Dancehall, Hip Hop, Cumbia, Punta and Soca. Your Sundays will never be the same again. Drink Specials: $3 Red Stripe, $3 Bass
Mar 09 '10 Rhythm Natives in Los Angeles Downtown US
Time: 9:00pm. Admission: free. Age restrictions: No Minors. We will be doing a monthly residency at a location in Downtown L.A. keep your eyes peeled for more details..
Jul 07 '10 Rhythm Natives in Los Angeles Sonido (@ Little Temple) US
Time: 10:00pm. Admission: $10. Age restrictions: No Minors. Sonido presesnts…Rhythm Natives (live hip-hop), Quinto Sol (live latin reggae), The Bo-Hunks (live ska) with DJ Sloe Poke (Rootdown/Resident Fridays/Rhythm Lounge/ Sonido), DJ Ervin (Rootdown/World Famous Rock Steady Crew), and DJ Cee Brown. Related post.
Jul 09 '10 Rhythm Natives in Los Angeles Soul Sessions US
Time: 10:00pm. Admission: $10. Age restrictions: No Minors. Address: 943 Sun Mun Way. Venue phone: (213) 626-2285. Take an excursion into experimental breaks n’ rhymes with Soul Sessions and Residents – Baby Bubba, The reMitch, Plann.B, Ninja Simone & B-Nasty on the decks spinning delicious vinyl cuts. Live jazz, funky soul, hip hop, turntablism & rhymes spreading the word through positive vibes… ome find out why there…”Ain’t no party like a Soul Sessions party!!”
Jul 24 '10 Rhythm Natives in Long Beach Dream Jungle Tattoo US
Time: 7:00pm. Admission: free. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 724 East Anaheim St.. Beatrock Artist Kollective Showcase presents a special performance by Bambu and the Rhythm Natives. Live art and installations by Alfie Numeric, Manila Ryce, Roots, Pathrick Strand and Suter. Everyone is welcome, free event. Related post.
Jul 24 '10 Rhythm Natives in Glendale Minx US
Time: 11:00pm. Admission: $20. Age restrictions: No Minors. Address: 300 Harvey Drive. Venue phone: (818) 242-9191. RHYTHM NATIVES x JORDAN FARMAR. Email us for 1/2 off tickets (contact@rhythmnatives.com) Related post.
Jul 31 '10 Rhythm Natives in Pasadena 72 North US
Time: 10:00pm. Admission: FREE. Address: 72 North Fair Oaks. Venue phone: 626 578 9990. GREAT MUSIC IN OLD TOWNE PASADENA…COME OUT AND ENJOY SOME GOOD TUNES…DJs/LIVE BAND AND BEST OF ALL..ITS FREE
Aug 07 '10 Rhythm Natives in Pasadena 72 North US
Time: 10:00pm. Admission: free. Age restrictions: No Minors. Address: 72 North Fair Oaks. Venue phone: 626 578 9990. Back again live at 72 North in Old Town Pasadena, featuring Gabe Velasquez (percussion), Jake Wilson (saxophone) and DJ EM-1 on stage. New collabs at each show…lookout! Related post.
Aug 28 '10 Rhythm Natives in Hollywood The Burgandy House US
Time: 10:00pm. Admission: $10. Age restrictions: No Minors. Address: 6202 Santa Monica Blvd.. Rhythm Natives x SuckerFree – SUCKERFREE goes down every 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month with djs Jay-P – Lathon – Trademarq – M-boogie…catch BOJO (drummer) and DJ Jay-P perform live! Related post.

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