Natti Love Joys have been rocking crowds and opening shows for renowned artists such as Joan Jett, Three Dog Night, The Band, The Clash, The Ramones, Psychedelic Furs, Debbie Gibson, Jimmy Cliff, and many more. For additional information about the Natties, you can visit their profiles on ReverbNation (www.reverbnation.com/nattilovejoys), Camp Reggae’s website (www.campreggae.net), and their Facebook page (www.facebook.com/nattilovejoys).
The Natti Love Joys had the opportunity to perform at the River Bend Festival in Chattanooga, TN, alongside Joan Jett and Wide Spread Panic, among other notable acts. They were also featured as the band of the day and interviewed on the Midday news show “This & That” on Channel 9 News in Chattanooga, TN. Notably, the Nattilovejoys are the hosts of the Camp Reggae music festival in Tennessee.
Lead singer and keyboardist Sonia Abel-Allen, originally from London, was the lead singer of the group “Lovejoys,” and her music is still enjoyed by lovers of rock reggae globally. One of her songs, “All I Can Say,” was even included in the Xbox game Saint’s Row. Tony Allen, the bassist/vocalist, was the ex-bassist for The Congos and appeared in the Congos movie “Jamdown” by Emmanuel Bonn.
The group, known for performing top 20 hits in a reggae style mixed with Bob Marley tunes and their own original material from albums like ‘All I Can Say,’ ‘Universal Mind,’ and ‘Thingz,’ has captivated audiences wherever they go. Sonia and Tony have been on a busy tour, playing at various festivals and events, including Athfest in Athens, GA, Hemlock Festival in GA, Anniston Maker’s Mark Fest in Alabama, Island To Highland Festival at The Highland Brewery in Asheville, NC, and many others across the East Coast and beyond.