Mind's Eye Dub - http://mindseyedub.com
M.E.D is the right term to describe the man
(DAVID MAGRO born 1969, Paola, MALTA) that has been creative and at the
same time has put a brave face since inception. Various line-ups led by
David a.k.a. Mind's Eye Dub pivoted the reggae scene on the island,
aiming reggae as a medium for human rights, justice and mankind. Mind's
Eye Dub had to convey his message at a time when post 1987 election
fever was still running high.
Mind's Eye Dub won public and media acclaim with the 1988 'Bob Marley
Tribute' concert and his standing was further enhanced by a special 10th
Anniversary concert three years later named 'Tribute to Bob Marley
1981-1991 10th Anniversary'. A crucial year for Mind's Eye Dub , his
band and the local reggae scene was 1989 when the first foreign reggae
band ASWAD performed on the island of Malta. Mind's Eye Dub supported
the internationally acclaimed band in the 'Give Peace a Chance'
concert. During the same year Mind's Eye Dub penned a song called
'Freedom' which placed third in a song contest held in North Korea.
In 1992 Mind's Eye Dub supported the Wailers Band in a concert to
remember. More than 12,000 reggae fans attended the event, which marked
Mind's Eye Dub as a local forceful Reggae Act. Just one year later i.e.
in 1993 Mind's Eye Dub was again requested to support Ziggy Marley and
the Melody Makers in the 'Joy and Blues' Tour 1993. Mind's Eye Dub along
with his band gave a remarkable performance in which all media reports
focused on Mind's Eye Dub outstanding performance.
Owning a small but sturdy recording studio set-up, Mind's Eye Dub
produces his own solo material, by writing, playing and mixing music to
obtain that unique Afro-Mediterranean Reggae feel. Mind's Eye Dub plays
and produces several Signature Tunes for local Reggae radio programs.
Among these are Reggae 'n' Stuff at 101 MHz f.m., Reggae Line 92.7 MHz
f.m. and Reggae Club 93.7 MHz f.m.. The last one conducted by the 'BADDEST'
local Reggae D.J. MANWEL TABONE. All songs of Mind's Eye Dub repertoire
are written by David Magro.