MASSACHUSETTS – Archive Reggae Bands
Anguile & The High Steppers
(Burlington, Massachusetts)
Roots, Lovers, Caribbean
CONTACT: Anguile Bruno
ph: 781.218.4391
brunosimonet@yahoo.com
facebook: profile page
instagram: instagram.com/bruno_anguile
twitter: twitter.com/anguile
youtube: youtube.com/user/anguilemusic
spotify: artist page
soundcloud: soundcloud.com/anguile
reverbnation: reverbnation.com/anguile
“Oh Jah, Send us Another Moses!”
Vibewise
(Boston, Massachusetts)
Roots, Caribbean
CONTACT: Mike Pearson
ph: 877.668.3456
jones_donny@hotmail.com
Vibewise is the hard-hitting reggae group from Boston. This seven-piece band erupted on to the local music scene in April 1998. There is a message here, and Jah work is being fulfilled.
Black Rebels
(Amherst, Massachusetts)
Roots
CONTACT: Manou.KalpanaDevi
ph: 413.259.2064
booking@blackrebels.com
Jah is love love is Jah
Love is all there is
DreadRocks
(Massachusetts)
Roots
CONTACT: Dana Mac
ph: 978.430.2101
facebook: facebook.com/dreadrocksreggae
DreadRocks…Fiery lyrical deliverance and diverse rhythmic sound cause the mind to think. Heavy drum and bass infused with soul and rock inform the feet to dance. Conscious messages and a vibration of love inspire the heart to open. True to the spirit of roots reggae music, Dread Rocks, with their fresh brand of Reggae have come to “lively up the place”.
Mystic Eye
(Montague, Massachusetts)
Roots
CONTACT: Mystic I
ph: 413.367.2766
MysticIandI@yahoo.com
The foundation of Mystic Eye’s sound is traditional drum rhythms accented by rockers drumming, pulsing guitar, percussive bass and soulful saxaphone. Floating above this creation collaboration is the vocalization of Amber O’Brien.
MasSicker
(Boston, Massachusetts)
Roots, Lovers, Caribbean
CONTACT: Natalie Prospere
ph: 617.364.9464
viralsounds@gmail.com
spotify: artist page
apple music: artist page
deezer: artist page
InI ah young, talented, prolific singer/songwriter sure to nice up any show. Jah bless.
Joint Chiefs
(Boston, Massachusetts)
Roots, Caribbean
CONTACT: Dizzy
ph: 800.891.9205
jointchiefsmusic@gmail.com
web: JointChiefs.com
facebook: facebook.com/jointchiefsmusic
twitter: twitter.com/thejoint_chiefs
youtube: youtube.com/user/jointchiefsmusic
reverbnation: reverbnation.com/jointchiefsmusic
Let there be healing seeds and weed upon the land
Shango Axe
(Cape Cod, Massachusetts)
Roots, Lovers, Caribbean
CONTACT: Sam
ph: (774) 487-1601
toddgoyette@gmail.com
facebook: profile page
bandcamp: shangoaxe.bandcamp.com
reverbnation: reverbnation.com/shangoaxe
Justice and Power to Inity we Asend we Bringeth Lightning and Thunder to Provoke Rigtchusness Blessed
Hot Like Fire
(Boston, Massachusetts)
Roots, Lovers, Caribbean
CONTACT: Kelley Bolduc
ph: 617.740.9999
kelley.bolduc@verizon.net
facebook: profile page
spotify: artist page
apple music: artist page
King Firepower
(Boston, Massachusetts)
Roots, Lovers, Caribbean
CONTACT: FIYAH aka FIREPOWER
ph: 617.888.6672
FIREPOWERMUSIC@HOTMAIL.COM
apple music: artist page
LIVE OVA DEATH
Malabar
(Boston, Massachusetts)
Roots, Caribbean
CONTACT: Rho
rho@malabarband.com
web: malabarband.com
facebook: facebook.com/malabarband
“Make you wanna move, your dancin feet…”
Dub Station
(Boston, Massachusetts)
Roots, Lovers, Caribbean
CONTACT: Rider McCoy
ph: 617.876.1881
fx: 617.876.1771
Dub Station’s premier (self-titled) CD is available at Amazon.com, and the website is soon to follow! You can catch Dub Station every Sunday night at Bill’s Bar (Boston’s hottest spot for irie reggae music. Feel the vibes…check out the Dub!
Max Dread Minaya
(Methuen & Boston, Massachusetts / Dominican Republic)
Roots, Lovers, Caribbean
CONTACT: Max Dread Minaya
ph: (978) 885-5357
maxminaya_78@hotmail.com
facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maxdreadminayamusic/
instagram: instagram.com/maxdreadminaya/
twitter: twitter.com/minayamusicinc
whatsapp: +1 978-390-7503
spotify: artist page
apple music: artist page
iheart: artist page
soundcloud: soundcloud.com/max-dread-minaya-1
reverbnation: reverbnation.com/maxdreadminaya1
Bless to all in the name of His Imperial Majesty “Jah Rastafari”; Live Life and No War.
Fear Nuttin Band
(Springfield / Boston, Massachusetts)
Roots
CONTACT: Justin Hoy
ph: (802) 332-3900
justin@halogenmediaworks.com
web: fearnuttinband.com
facebook: facebook.com/fearnuttinband
instagram: instagram.com/fearnuttinband
twitter: twitter.com/fearnuttinband
youtube: artist channel
spotify: artist page
apple music: artist page
tidal: artist page
deezer: artist page
bandcamp: fearnuttinband.bandcamp.com
soundcloud: soundcloud.com/fearnuttinband
reverbnation: reverbnation.com/fearnuttinband
Fear Nuttin Band. “Unify The Music. Unify the People.”
FNB: key elements of Reggae / Dancehall.. mixed up and amplified with heavy rock and some gritty hip-hop beats.. TRULY original.. FNB has developed a style all their own.. Music for the People!
Roots Nation
(Massachusetts)
Roots
CONTACT: Laurie Goldsmith
ph: 617.522.4226
lauriegoldsmith@hotmail.com
7 piece roots reggae group featuring full horns and vocal harmonies, performing originals and covers of the 70’s Studio One era, promoting the all important conscious message of peace, positivity, love and justice.
Jamm Down
(Boston, Massachusetts)
Roots, Lovers, Caribbean
CONTACT: Michael Gabriel
ph: 508.778.2314
Jamm_down@hotmail.com
Water runs Water stands still, Water can save Water can kill,take what you need and not what you desire cause you might need some to put out the fire. By Michael Gabriel
The Uplifters
(Holyoke, Massachusetts)
Roots, Caribbean
CONTACT: Jonathan Siegel
ph: 413.218.1814
jon@theuplifters.com
Blessed is the roots movement music. Bringing sounds forward in solidarity.
DeeJah Livity
(New England)
Roots, Lovers, Caribbean
CONTACT: R. Vogt
ph: 603.205.9679
fx: 603.778.6157
deejahlivitymusic@gmail.com
facebook: profile page
youtube: artist channel
Drop The Tune DeeJah! New England’s Mad DJ.. Only playing the Hottest in Roots, Lovers & Dancehall Reggae! Bless
Pritty Boy
(Worcester, Massachusetts)
Roots, Lovers, Caribbean
CONTACT: Pritty Boy/Arsones
ph: 774.242.9584
fx: 774.253.1103
DANIELBLOH@ARECORDSMUSIC.COM
Upcomas360@hotmail.com
“stay true to your self, and others one man alone sees all. and dats God himself.” PRITTY BOY HAS A BRAND NEW SINGLE CALLED “GIVE IT UP” IT FEATURES VYBZ KARTEL. THE ALBUM IS AVAILABLE AT NEWBURY COMICS OR YOU CAN BUY IT AT WWW.ARECORDSMUSIC.COM
Noddaclū
(Massachusetts)
Roots, Lovers, Caribbean
CONTACT: Kevin
ph: 781.925.5557
noddaclu@comcast.net
www.noddaclu.com
Known as The Reggae Island Party, NODDACLU is Boston’s most professional, high energy reggae band since 1992. Roots, Soca, Calypso, and Dancehall. Playing with such greats as Jimmy Cliff and even a birthday party for Sharon Stone. A must see when in the Boston scene!
Cease Fire
(Cape Cod, Massachusetts)
Roots, Caribbean
CONTACT: Rebecca Colin
ph: 508.432.2427
cftrio@rasta1.capecod.net
www.capecod.net/~ccunning/cf.htm
Live together as family, or perish together as fools.
King Dubious
(Boston, Massachusetts)
Other
CONTACT: Judd
ph: 617.319.7851
kingdubious@yahoo.com
good weed good music good times
Toussaint And The China Band
(Boston, Massachusetts)
Roots
CONTACT: toussaint liberator
ph: 617.792.7551
jahviber@yahoo.com
www.toussaintandthechinaband.com
the Most High is the only authority
Jah Rastafari Haile Selassie High
Ani Toussaint Liberator Tribe of Levi
I-Town Invasion
(Boston, Massachusetts)
Roots
CONTACT: Nate
ph: 617.623.3524
itownrecords@yahoo.com
This a crucial dub – Rockers style – authentic dub style
Rawtid Promotion
(Park City / Nantucket, Massachusetts)
Roots, Lovers, Caribbean
CONTACT: Alex Rawtid
ph: 508.33232128
campbell_lucien@yahoo.com
greetings.I am a young promoter out of Jamaica and Nantucket, i have been coming here for a period of years now hosting events up in park city. Our official reggae night is now here at the Down Stairs Club in Park city. If you want your band to play at out venue fell free to call me at anytime to do the booking. We have 14yrs Experience in the muzic industry. I am one of the Nephews of assistant of the late Michael Campbell MIKEY DREAD( DREAD AT THE CONTROL)and now starting our own journey in area. Lets Keep The Music Alive
PierceInVision
(Massachusetts)
Roots, Lovers, Caribbean
CONTACT: Recardo Dobson
ph: 617.953.4766
tallricky2000@yahoo.com
Let’s celebrate the good earth, everything entwines nature’s balanced loop, let’s reggae.
Loose Caboose
(Montague, Massachusetts)
Roots
CONTACT: Ras Jahn Bullock
ph: 413.367.9309
caboose2zzion@hotmail.com
Reggae in motion, Jah will be done.