Mony-Bass and Lead Vocals,
Steve-Keyboards,
Junior-guitar,
Jon-Drums,
Skinner-Melodica,Keys,Dubs,
Barry-Sax,
Influences
Bob, Peter and Bunny, Jacob Miller, Burning Spear, Jah Big, Albert Griffith and the Gladiators, Twinkle Brothers, Della Grant, Alpha Blondy, Mkey Dread, Augustus Pablo, Lacksley Castell, Soul Syndicate, Dub Syndicate, Junior English, Misty In Roots, Capitol Letters, Reggae Regulars, Black Slate, Aswad, Steel Pulse, Inka Inka, Native Elements, Root Awakening, Stricly Roots, Jah Shaka, Mad Profeser, Scientist, Lee Perry, Sizzla, Buju Banton, Capelton, Gentlemen, Far East Band, Cameo, Confunktion, Ohio Players, Slave, Tower Of Power, War, Santana, Malo, Azteca, Tito Puente, Ramon Ayala, Mano Negra, Bayanga, Ozomatli, Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra, Los Fabulosos Cadillacs, Outkast, Otis Redding, Marvin Gaye, And the list goes on and on seeeen!!
Dubwize is a 6 piece Reggae / Dub band coming out of the Salinas Valley, Californias Central Coast.Dubwize is a well known and respected Reggae band, and has been around for 8 years, and is still going strong as one of the hardest working reggae bands in California, touring both northern and southern California and also the island of Puerto Rico. Dubwize original music is truly exciting. They bring deeply anchord rythums, lots of energy, conscious lyrics and creative freestyle dubs. With tight horn lines and sweet melodica melodies, Dubwize is sure to touch your heart, inspire you & keep you on your dancing feet.
We hope to spread the message of love, peace and unity, to bring positive vibes to the people with creative and heart felt original music.
Dubwize has performed at some of the top festivals & venues in california and puerto rico including, Sierra Nevada World Music Festival(village stage) - Monterey Bay Reggae Festival(main stage) - Dreadstock Reggae Festival(main stage) - Ashkenaz(berkeley ca.) - The Catalyst(santa cruz ca.) - Slims(san francisco ca.) - Studio z(san Francisco ca.) - Downtown Brewing co.(san luis obispo ca.) - Sand Bar(santa barbara ca.) - Ventura Theater(ventura ca.) - The Drink(ventura ca.) - Nuyorican Cafe(old san juan puerto rico) and many more.
In January, 2003 the Ashkenaz club in Berkeley wrote about Dubwize: Dubwize, the most exciting and rapidly climbing reggae group in years".... and in 2006 they are still going strong.
Dubwize has shared the stage with The Abyssinians - Burning Spear - Barrington Levi - Bayanga - Culture - Yellowman - Israel Vibration - Roots Radics - Tony Rebel - Midnite - Dezarie - Humble Soul - Fully Fullwood Band - Ozomatli - Batch & Ras Attitude - The Zioniers Band - The Wailing Souls - and many more.
Dubwize has also been the Backing Band for Jamaican Artist and Producer of The Clash, Mikey Dread.
Dubwize has dedicated fans and a huge fan email list that is growing everyday.
www.dubwizemusic.com
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