Jay Funk Dawg Posted April 3, 2007 Report Share Posted April 3, 2007 (edited) Hey Y'all I'm headed out to east this month with my reggae band, The Irie Band... I was asked to join this past summer, and it has been an awesome musical experience playing with authenic Jamaican musicians. Sweet! IRIE BAND EAST COAST TOUR www.irieband.ca www.myspace.com/iriebandtoronto Wednesday, April 18 The Phoenix, Fredericton, NB w/ Dub Antenna Thursday, April 19th On the Verge, Wolfville, NS $7 w/ High Plains Drifter Friday, April 20th Pat's Place, Antigonish, NS w/ Downtown Saturday, April 21 Nep-tunes, Saint John, NB w/ High Plains Drifter Sunday, April 22 La Plage, Montreal, PQ $6 sponsored by PCM Collective here's out bio: The Irie Band is a Toronto-based reggae outfit that delivers dub riddims in a classic, Jamaican late 70s and early 80s style. Formed in January 2006, the band is fronted by seasoned reggae veteran, Steven Cogdell. For six months, the band played a weekly gig called Irie Tuesdays at Cervejaria Downtown, that honed them into a tight, heavy unit. Irie Band has performed at The El Mocambo, Lula Lounge, Ciao Edie, Parkdale Arts and Crafts Festival, Come Together Music Festival, The Townehouse, Kensington Market, Revival, Ellington's, Starlight, The Trane, Fez Baitk, Lee's Palace and at the Freedom Festival at Queen's Park to over 5,000 people. Steven 'Lionheart' Cogdell, a foundation member of Sunforce and Revelation, is from Cocoa Beach, Florida. He has appeared on CityTV, MuchMusic, CBC and his original songs and the video "Lost Without Your Love" have been played in Canada, the USA, the Caribbean, Germany, Belgium, France, England and South Africa. Steven combines his steady rhythm guitar with bluesy solos to come forward with a high-energy roots reggae sound. Collin 'Jahlin' Edwards on drums was born in Hanover, Germany. In1987, he began performing as the drummer with reggae band Imagine Rainbow Warriors, led by local activist Steve Hall. He returned to his family roots in Jamaica in 1992 and stayed until 2003. He has worked with such artists as Gregory Isaacs and Yellowman. Collin's dynamic drum work gives the Irie Band its raw, hard-hitting edge. Uncledropsi, a veteran bassist of 16 years, is a crucial part of the heavy sound of the Irie Band. Always musically inclined, Dropsi learned the clarinet as a teenager. In 1997 he joined the Selassie I Power Band with his brothers, Reuben and Fredlocks. Winners of a Canadian Urban Music Award, these road warriors toured Canada for 6 years. Dropsi's highly defined style keeps the crowd on their feet and moving to his powerful rhythm. Jay 'High Plains Drifter' Cleary, on rhythm and lead guitar was born in Toronto. Jay started his performing career while studying jazz at St. F.X. University in Antigonish, Nova Scotia, co-founding his own funk-fusion project, High Plains Drifter. A versatile guitarist, Jay has played with Caution Jam, Duane Andrews, Mark Wilson & The Way It Is and he toured for 3 years with Aaron MacDonald. He has performed at the Atlantic Jazz Festival, Evolve Festival, Toronto Island Jazz Festival and more. Jay adds his enthusiasm and a funky jazz sound to the Irie Band. Henderson 'Killa' King on keys has produced for Freddie McGregor, George Nooks, Steve Knight and Prophecy. Henderson backed Lt Stitchie and Admiral Tibet with his first band, The Bomb Squad Band. He then moved on to play with Juno-nominated band Leejahn, locally, as well as at Reggae Sumfest in Montego Bay, Jamaica. Killa's next band, Mystical Explorer Band, backed artists such as Ken Booth, Mikey Spice, John Holt, Gregory Isaacs, Johnny P, I Wayne, Fatan Mojah and toured with Def Jam recording artist, Sizzla Kalonji. Henderson brings an enormous amount of passion and experience to the Irie Band. here are some photos: Edited April 17, 2007 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edger Posted April 3, 2007 Report Share Posted April 3, 2007 Congrats Jaydawg.Sounds like fun.Bring the Irie Band to Hamilton!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradm Posted April 3, 2007 Report Share Posted April 3, 2007 Bring 'em to Ottawa, too. And get them on the Live Music Archive.Aloha,Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traveler Posted April 4, 2007 Report Share Posted April 4, 2007 ottawa please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Funk Dawg Posted April 4, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2007 thanks for the encouragement folks! here's the poster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hartamophone Posted April 4, 2007 Report Share Posted April 4, 2007 [color:purple]Hey Jay, which one are you in that first band photo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Funk Dawg Posted April 4, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2007 LOL! I'm the pink one.any suggestions on a Rasta Name?Jahdawg is already taken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradm Posted April 4, 2007 Report Share Posted April 4, 2007 LOL! I'm the pink one.It's Albino Red all over again...any suggestions on a Rasta Name?I wonder if the "High Plains Drifer" name could be combined with your situation as the only white guy in the band..."Pale Rider", perhaps? (I don't know how Rasta that is, though.)Aloha,Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Funk Dawg Posted April 4, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2007 Albino Red hmm... not a big fan of that one.. maybe... nattyj? lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chameleon Posted April 4, 2007 Report Share Posted April 4, 2007 you could go with Jaydoob or JayDelay. If you go with jay delay you must invest in a space echo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jared Posted April 4, 2007 Report Share Posted April 4, 2007 how bout, "white bob marley" or "jay rastafari" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Funk Dawg Posted April 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2007 CHECK OUT DA REGGAE NAME GENERATOR......YES I!http://www.irielion.com/israel/reggaename.htmlmy new irie name is "Irie JAY"ya mon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chameleon Posted April 5, 2007 Report Share Posted April 5, 2007 Dude what about this....."J'Irie". A combo of Jay and Irie in patois....Think about it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmoothedShredder Posted April 5, 2007 Report Share Posted April 5, 2007 I be Prince Bongo... WTF?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richbass Posted April 5, 2007 Report Share Posted April 5, 2007 Natty Congo....not bad.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Funk Dawg Posted April 17, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2007 Irie Band heads out today!Wish us luck!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cully Posted April 17, 2007 Report Share Posted April 17, 2007 have fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edger Posted April 17, 2007 Report Share Posted April 17, 2007 Safe travels to you and your posse Jay! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmoothedShredder Posted April 17, 2007 Report Share Posted April 17, 2007 Have a good one... take some of these grey skys out east would ya!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mister slippery Posted April 17, 2007 Report Share Posted April 17, 2007 have a blast, Jay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paisley Posted April 17, 2007 Report Share Posted April 17, 2007 safe and happy travels to ya'll Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now