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Urban Dread
Reggae / Soul / Ska

"Urban Dread celebrates 20 years"

Playa Del Rey,
United States

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Last Login:  11/24/2008
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   Urban Dread: General Info
Member Since2/18/2005
Band Websiteurbandread.com
Band Members

Geoff Parry - Bass/Vox


Tony Lee - Lead Guitar/Vox


Jahson - VOX/Keys/Sax


Edgar Montas - VOX/Rhythm guitar


Kristafari - Drums

Influences

URBAN: SUBLIME, 311, Police, Skindred, Eagles, Steve Miller, Beatles, Stones, Black-Eyed Peas

DREAD: Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, Bunny Wailer, Jimmy Clliff, Steel Pulse, Third World, Pato Banton, Shaggy, Sean Paul, Shabba Ranks, Maxi Priest, UB40

ROOTS, ROCK, REGGAE, FUNK, SOUL, SKA, HIP-HOP, DANCEHALL, RUB-A-DUB

Sounds LikeBob Marley meets SUBLIME in the THIRD WORLD while SHAGGY and SEAN PAUL and MAXI PRIEST wait inline for a 311 - UB40 form!

Record LabelHigh School Records .net
Type of LabelIndie




   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Nov 20 2008 9:30P
Maitai Bar Long Beach Long Beach, California
Nov 21 2008 6:00P
Long Beach Street Party Long Beach, California
Nov 22 2008 3:00P
Najas Place Redondo Beach Redondo Beach, California
Nov 27 2008 9:00P
Mickey Finnz Redondo Beach Redondo Beach, California
Nov 29 2008 3:00P
Najas Place Redondo Beach Redondo Beach, California

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   About Urban Dread

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Formed in 1988, Urban Dread was the vision of Jason Bourne. His vision was to play music that appealed to all ages and races with an emphasis on making people dance. After coming up with the name, he knew that he had to put together a group that could live up to it. Jason and his childhood friend Kris Carpenter then conceptualized a band that could utilize the unity of REGGAE music and appeal to the masses of pop, rock, R&B and hip-hop culture. From the very first show, the packed house danced all night and had a great time...the rest is history. Twenty years later, Urban Dread is L.A.'s busiest reggae crossover band with regular gigs through Southern California and beyond. With Tony Lee on guitar there is no stopping the new improved Urban Dread. Throughout the years the members have changed but one thing remains the same: people get their groove on when they see Urban Dread. No doubt about it! This year the band is busier than ever with multiple show days and a variety of new venues. Currently the band is recording new material for release later this year as well as mastering some old demo tapes and dat recordings. You can now order two previously unreleased CD's that have material that dates back to the beginning of the Dread in 1988. The three cassette releases by the band are now out of press and will be included on the "Old School 15" and "Life We Love/Moving Thru the city" CD's.

Props to our faithful and friendly fans!

















Ben from C-sound


   Urban Dread's Friend Space (Top 23)
Urban Dread has 406 friends.
 Jason Bourne 


 KRISTAFARI 


 Edgar Montas & The Mambo Dread 


 CASEY DAVIS JONES 


 Rick Moors 


 Calvin Banks 


 Jahmark & the Soulshakers 


 david 


 HIGHER LION 


 Upstream 


 THE DIEZEL GROUP presents 


 LOCAL CULTURE 


 World Tribe 


 SCRAWNY JOHNNIE 


 ROYALUSH 


 Scott 


 BlingJig 


 Dean D 


 Silly 


 Sister Sandwich 


 Kelly 


 PADRI 


 cHAnneLRocK 





Urban Dread's Friends Comments
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CASEY DAVIS JONES





Oct 29 2008 9:10 PM

Congratulations on 20 years of music !!! Keepin the vibe alive in a babylon.......one love Casey Jones
Nita





Oct 21 2008 4:28 AM

Wow. That is so great that Urban Dread has been around for 20 years to spread peace and joy. Also thanks guys for wishing me a happy birthday. That was fun.
Johnny Allen and the Heartical Symphony





Sep 1 2008 4:34 PM

Greetings Urban Dread,
Respect Raspect
I Give Thanks
For Reaching Out,
Making The Connection
And The Friendship !!!!!!!
Blessed Love
Julie Anne's Jazz





Jul 19 2008 7:45 PM

Hey guys, miss you like crazy! I'll be out there the first weekend in August. I'll look you up. Playing near Westlake at that time? I'd love to come to a show!
Cheers
Julie
Ossie Dellimore





Jul 15 2008 6:58 PM

REGGAE MUSIC IS HEALING!!! SREAD THE WORD!!!

ONE LOVE.

OSSIE DELLIMORE.
..
Claudia





Jun 30 2008 4:31 AM

~ Do what you love and love what you do ~

Have a successful summer

Bliss
frizzmartin





Jun 22 2008 11:19 PM

the urban dread is urban
and he's dread
so there
thx4add
blessings
Dean D





Jun 13 2008 5:24 AM

Lakers Blew it - probably because UD didnt play!!!!!
Living Stone





Jun 7 2008 12:18 AM

BIG UPS on the top friends!
oneLove

LS Crew
KRISTAFARI





Jun 3 2008 6:35 PM

Hey Urban Dread, I just bought you as my PET!
Click here to find out how much I think you're WORTH!




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Rick Moors





May 27 2008 6:49 PM

Yes, Jahson, thanks for the add! I really enjoy subbing for you guys and appreciate the hitch in Reggae Boot Camp.

I started a blog that shows a few other things I learned about Reggae:

The 10 best things about playing in a Reggae Band:

1. When you get on stage after a 45 minute break, the club owner is pleasantly surprised.

2. Finding medical marijuana in the tip jar

3. Hearing the sub drummer shout "Where's two?" when he gets lost.

4. You rarely, if ever, have to play any songs by Eddie Rabbit.

5. If the guitar player is late (which is always) you can dub for a half hour and chances are no one will know he's missing.

6. If you're a bass player you can just turn off that dang treble knob - you won't be needing it.

7. All the girls smell like coconut oil and ganja.

8. You can follow your nose to the dressing room

9. Playing "I Shot The Sheriff" at the Police Academy's graduation party

10. You will soon learn that every woman in the world is a sucker for "No Woman No Cry."

Rickstafoureyes
"Wont you come over love...So i can show you





May 15 2008 5:42 AM

Hey Urban Dread, I just bought you as my PET! Click here to find out how much I think you're $$WORTH$$!




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Robert





May 3 2008 8:36 AM

I will see you guys saturday. Edgar im am bringing a old video tape from back in the day for ya..
see ya guys
Robert
PLANET JANET





May 2 2008 3:27 AM

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k♥rlie





May 1 2008 6:27 PM

Who is SUPER excited to see my boys again?!?!?!

It's me!!!!!

♥ XOXOXOXO ♥
Roots Generation





Apr 18 2008 1:15 AM

Give thanks for all the love.....One Heart, Give Thanks And Praise To The Most High Jah!~Roots Generation
David





Apr 11 2008 5:47 PM

Irie Unity

Much love! Great seeing you guys last night.
amy1rks





Apr 8 2008 3:11 PM

Are you like me? Take my "Just for fun!" Quiz to find out!
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Apr 3 2008 6:02 PM

Hey Hey! Good times Jammin with you guys at the Buddha Lounge a few weeks ago.

Lets do it again soon!

Brian
Angelica





Apr 1 2008 11:51 PM

Just a fly by to say hello...
JOE BLACK





Mar 31 2008 3:48 AM

big up urban dread massive. send a big shout to my brother edgar montas. This is all the way from australia.
Peace
Israel
aka
JOE BLACK
Lord Riez





Mar 18 2008 12:13 PM

Moin Urban Dread !

Es ist soweit, Riez hat neuen Stuff hochgeladen.
Viel Spass beim hören, Peace

Riez



Lord Riez
Mr. Green





Feb 12 2008 4:53 PM

wat uuuuuup
PLANET JANET





Jan 31 2008 3:12 AM

ROYALUSH





Jan 21 2008 4:12 AM

OYA
bessiey kay





Jan 15 2008 9:18 PM

woo hoo!
Rock On!
Melina





Dec 24 2007 11:41 PM

Season's Greetings my friend! Onelove!!

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IJahlar featuring Zaro & Jey





Dec 20 2007 11:10 PM

Xy Factor





Nov 24 2007 5:43 AM

tonantzin





Nov 23 2007 5:52 PM