Band Members
The diverse influences of Urban Dread's members have helped them create an unique international style of music that is sure to please. Their original songs are sure to make you want to dance, but Urban Dread is a reggae band that doesn't just play traditional reggae music. Experts at crossing genre barriers, they play fresh, widely appealing versions of familiar songs.
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Jason Bourne
Keyboards, Saxophone, Vocals
Jam master Jay, the founder and leader of the band can often be seen playing sax and keyboards at the same time. Jason's love of reggae music has provided the motivation and driving force behind Urban Dread for more than 20 years...
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Tony Lee
Guitar, Vocals
Tony Lee is currently writing for the hit UPN show "America's Next Top Model" developed by Tyra Banks, and co-producing with some of Hip-Hop's greatest talents such as Prodeje of South Central Cartel, Coolio, L.V., Sugafree, Kurupt, Gospel Gangsters and MC Ren of NWA. Always smiling,...
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Zebby
Drums, Vocals
LA-based dancehall reggae artist Zebby is a seasoned professional. As a drummer, he has backed up reggae artists such as Sean Paul, Barrington Levy, Marcia Griffith, and Gregory Issacs, touring around the world...
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Casey Jones
Drums, Steel Pan, Vocals
Casey Jones has performed with a long list of big names in the music business including Rapper Tupac Shakur, the legendary Etta James, Joe Cocker, Jim Messina and Kenny Loggins. His style is based on the late Wailers drummer Carlton Barrett...
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Edgar Montas
Guitar, Vocals
Born and raised in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, Edgar moved to the US, opening shows and performing with top reggae artists such as Black Uhuru, Burning Spear, Aswad, Third World, Dennis Brown, and Frankie Paul...
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Rick Moors
Bass
Rick Moors is a veteran musician from Kansas City who has been playing World Beat music since before it even had a name. Rick has an uncanny sense of rhythm and style. He is amazingly versatile and understands how to interpret...
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Kris (Kristafari) Carpenter
Percussion, Vocals
With influences ranging from Stewart Copeland (Police) and Bud Gaugh (Sublime) to Sly Dunbar (Black Uhuru) and Carlton Barrett (The Wailers), Kristafari keeps the energy high while complimenting the band’s dynamic changes. ...
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Jonzie
Bass, Vocals
Originally from Belize, Jonzie brings a natural feel, and comfortable vibe to the music of Urban Dread...
