Reggae Artists
The diverse influences of Urban Dread's members have helped them create an unique international style of music that is sure to please. Urban Dread is a reggae band that doesn’t just play covers of old school reggae and popular new reggae songs. Experts at crossing genre barriers, these reggae artists play fresh, widely appealing versions of familiar songs and original reggae songs that will make you want to dance. For more information about the reggae artists click on their photograph below.
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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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Zebbie
Drums, Vocals
LA-based dancehall reggae artist Zebbie 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
Growing up in the Dominican Republic, Edgar was playing Reggaeton music before it even had a name. He moved to the US, opening shows and performing with top reggae artists such as Black Uhuru, Burning Spear, Aswad,...
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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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Kristafari (Kris 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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Jay Lawson
Steel Pan Drums
Jay Lawson has performed professionaly for over 27 years, playing percussion with music ledends the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Neil Diamond, The Coasters, The Drifters, David Garabaldi (from Tower Of Power), 45 Grave, Fishbone, and the Circle Jerks...
