Dred I Dread

The Band was formed in 1998 and chosen as "Best Local Reggae Band" by City Pages Magazine in 1999. The debut CD "Listen to the Revolution" was released in March 1999. The CD was produced by Reggae Keyboardist Tony “Asher” Brisset, one of the formerly from Black Uhuru. During 2000 and 2001, Dred I Dread was named "Best Reggae Band in Minnesota" by the members of the Minnesota Music Academy. Dred I Dread shared stages with Chronixx, The Wailers, Yellowman, Israel Vibration, The Meditations, De La Soul, Jimmy Cliff, Sister Carol, Third World, Wailing Souls and many other international acts.

Dred I Dread's latest EP, Mount Zion is distributed by VPAL is on the rotation in all major Reggae radio stations and we have been getting praises. We recorded in Jamaica with legendary Jamaican musicians are featured in various tracks of the EP including Dean Fraser on sax, Tony “Asher” Brissett on keyboards and percussion, and Flabba Holt on the bass.