Scarlett and the Fever: IG @scarlettandthefever
Vox/keys - Scarlett Brias
Drums - Megan Spencer
Keys - JR Calilung
Bass - Antonio Carter
Guitar - Ben Ede
Sax - Garrett Becker
Scarlett and The Fever is a musical group based out of Los Angeles, CA with a vibrant fusion of R&B, neo soul, jazz, ska and reggae.
The band was founded in 2014 by lead-singer/songwriter and keyboardist, Scarlett Brais. Scarlett is an expressive songstress who commands the stage with her crooning vocals and spirited energy. She is supported by a team of talented musicians, dubbed ‘The Fever’, who vibe together with charming authenticity and melodious ease. The infectious groove and heartbeat of the band is provided by The Fever rhythm section, which includes lead keyboardist, JR Calilung, drummer Chris Paniagua, bassist Antonio Carter, and Ben Ede on guitar. The group’s liveliness and musical depth is further enhanced by a tight-knit horn section, which features Gladys Ng on trumpet and vocals, Ben Al-Mateen on trombone and vocals, and Garrett Becker on sax and flute. Pulsing drums, heavy bass rhythms, and catchy melodies accented by punching horn lines and virtuosic solos combine for an unforgettable sound and experience that will leave you with a fresh case of the feel-goods.
Since their formation in 2014, Scarlett and The Fever has attracted fans from all over the world with their refined showmanship and soul-driven music. Their self-produced 2016 debut album, Soul Ready, lead to features on radio/podcast shows including: The Reggae Show with Junor Francis (KXLU 88.9fm), International Reggae Station, Roots Time Radio, KUCI Radio and KPFK 90.7 FM. In 2017, the band made their national television debut with a live broadcast feature on ABC 7 in support of Spark of Love.
In 2019, Scarlett and The Fever teamed up with producer/bassist John Avila (Oingo Boingo, Reel Big Fish) to create their latest EP, Unbreakable. With lyrical passion and thoughtfully crafted songs, Unbreakable highlights the band’s ability to merge various genres into one cohesive style and sound.
2021 finds the band working on their forthcoming full length album, Awakening. This album project will further define The Fever's sound, and lean more heavily into neo soul and jazz influences. Its themes will embrace consciousness and spirituality, while experimenting with etheric soundscapes, jazz hop rhythms, poetry and spoken word. Having not been able to release music since 2019, the band is also preparing to release a stream of stand-alone singles, the first being titled, “Run Away,” which is an RnB/pop ballad, and is set to premiere in June of 2021.