Any funds we receive will be dedicated to new music production.

Welcome

Dred I Dread is a Minneapolis, MN based Reggae Band. The Band was formed in 1998 and chosen as "Best Local Reggae Band" by City Pages Magazine in 1999. The debut CD "Listen to the Revolution" was released in March 1999. The CD was produced by Reggae Keyboardist Tony “Asher” Brisset, one of the founding members of Black Uhuru. During 2000 and 2001, Dred I Dread was named "Best Reggae Band in Minnesota" by the members of the Minnesota Music Academy. Dred I Dread shared stages with Chronixx, The Wailers, Yellowman, Israel Vibration, The Meditations, De La Soul, Jimmy Cliff, Sister Carol, Third World, Wailing Souls and many other international acts.

Our latest studio album Listen to the Evolution is out @ iTunes, Amazon, Spotify and other online stores. You can also download our songs including some rare recordings from our website.

The Dred I Dread Team

Previous events

Musicians for Bloomington Celebration

Saturday, October 2, 2021 @ 4:00PMSat, Oct 2, 2021 @ 4:00PM

Old Cedar Avenue Bridge , 9551 Old Cedar Ave S,, Bloomington, MN

View on Google Maps

Dred I Dread @ Granite Falls CAIRfair

Saturday, September 18, 2021 @ 3:30PMSat, Sep 18, 2021 @ 3:30PM

Granite Falls, MN

View on Google Maps

Dred I Dread @ 4:19 Hemp Harvest Jam 2021

Saturday, September 11, 2021 @ 6:00PMSat, Sep 11, 2021 @ 6:00PM

Howard Lake, MN

View on Google Maps

Dred I Dread @ Shangri-La

Sunday, September 5, 2021 @ 2:00PMSun, Sep 5, 2021 @ 2:00PM

Harmony Park, 79503 298th St, , Clarks Grove, MN 56016

View on Google Maps

Dred I Dread @ Lake Harriet Bandshell

Friday, September 3, 2021 @ 7:30PMFri, Sep 3, 2021 @ 7:30PM

Lake Harriet, 4135 W Lake Harriet Pkwy, Minneapolis

U of Mankato Back Yard Bash Welcome Week

Friday, August 20, 2021 @ 5:30PM — 7:30PMFri, Aug 20, 2021 @ 5:30PM — 7:30PM

View on Google Maps

Dred I Dread @ Bent Paddle

Saturday, August 14, 2021 @ 7:00PMSat, Aug 14, 2021 @ 7:00PM

Bent Paddle, 1832 W. MICHIGAN ST, Duluth, MN 55806

View on Google Maps

Dred I Dread @ Aquatennial Festival Target Fireworks

Saturday, July 24, 2021 @ 7:45PMSat, Jul 24, 2021 @ 7:45PM

Mill Ruins Park, 102 Portland Ave S, , Minneapolis, MN 55401

View on Google Maps

Dred I Dread @Maple Grove Town Green

Monday, July 19, 2021 @ 7:00PMMon, Jul 19, 2021 @ 7:00PM

Town Green, 7991 Main Street, Maple Grove, MN 55369 , Maple Grove, MN 55369

View on Google Maps

Dred I Dread @ RiverLoop Amphitheatre

Friday, July 16, 2021 @ 5:30PMFri, Jul 16, 2021 @ 5:30PM

RiverLoop Amphitheatre, 225 Commercial Street, Waterloo

Dred I Dread @ Franconia Sculpture Park

Saturday, July 10, 2021 @ 3:30PM — 4:30PMSat, Jul 10, 2021 @ 3:30PM — 4:30PM

Franconia Sculpture Park, 29836 St Croix Trail N, Shafer

View on Google Maps

Dred I Dread MNSpin artist Series at Peavey Plaza

Thursday, June 10, 2021 @ 12:00PM — 1:00PMThu, Jun 10, 2021 @ 12:00PM — 1:00PM

Peavey Plaza, 1101 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55403

View on Google Maps

Dred I Dread @ SPRING TIME POP-OUT FESTIVAL

Sunday, May 16, 2021Sun, May 16, 2021

4th St Saloon, 328 W Broadway Ave, Minneapolis

View on Google Maps

Dred I Dread @ Fairmont Opera House

Saturday, May 1, 2021 @ 8:00PM — 8:45PMSat, May 1, 2021 @ 8:00PM — 8:45PM

Fairmont Opera House, 45 Downtown Plaza, Fairmont

View on Google Maps

A440 Fest : Jam's Space 10 YEAR Anniversary Show

Friday, October 30, 2020 @ 7:00PMFri, Oct 30, 2020 @ 7:00PM

Southern Theater, 1420 S Washington Ave, Minneapolis

BIG RIVER PIZZA presents A440 Fest: Jam's Space 10 Year Anniversary Show at the Sothern Theater in Minneapolis! LIVE MUSIC from Dred I Dread (Minneapolis, MN), Dirty Reggae Punx (Sacramento, CA), GOULASH (Minneapolis, MN), Soulfiya (Galveston, TX), Tyler Kispert and Sothea Lam from Push & Turn (Rochester, MN) and Nimo the Hooligan (Minneapolis), MN) on the 1's and 2's!!! Tickets are VERY limited so get yours TODAY!

$40.00 - $50.00

View on Google Maps

Private Event

Saturday, September 12, 2020 @ 5:00PM — 8:00PMSat, Sep 12, 2020 @ 5:00PM — 8:00PM

Rawle G & Desiree House Party

Saturday, August 29, 2020 @ 5:00PM — 8:00PMSat, Aug 29, 2020 @ 5:00PM — 8:00PM

Private Event

View on Google Maps

Nordeast Big River Brew Fest

Saturday, October 5, 2019 @ 1:00PMSat, Oct 5, 2019 @ 1:00PM

East Side Neighborhood Services, , 1700 2nd St. NE, Minneapolis

Dred I Dread' s stage time TBA between 1-4 PM.

Come sample beer, snack on great food, listen to live music, drink from a free tasting mug, and be part of the craft brew community at this East Side event. All proceeds benefit the programs of East Side Neighborhood Services.

Must be 21 years of age to attend. Dogs are welcome!

Look forward to these breweries: Burning Brothers Brewing, 56 Brewing, Tin Whiskers Brewing Co., Able Seedhouse & Brewery, Sierra Nevada Brewing Co., Clear River Beverage, Modist Brewing Company, Broken Clock Brewing Cooperative, Brau Brothers Brewing Co., the Nordeast Brewers Alliance, Fair State Brewing Cooperative, Pryes Brewing, Spooky Craft Cocktails, Lakes & Legends, Minneapolis Cider Company, and many more to come!!

View on Google Maps

Tangletown Street Party

Saturday, September 28, 2019 @ 7:00PMSat, Sep 28, 2019 @ 7:00PM

El Jefe Parking Lot (53rd and Lyndale Ave S)

Ready to party it up with your neighbors? Join us for live music, food and drinks in El Jefe’s parking lot at 53rd and Lyndale. Come early to socialize with your friends and neighbors while enjoying a Tangletown Margarita and a bite to eat.

7:00pm Social Hour 8:00pm-10:00pm Live Music featuring Dred I Dread

All ages/ no cover

View on Google Maps

Dred I Dread at the Xcel Energy Plaza

Wednesday, September 4, 2019 @ 5:00PMWed, Sep 4, 2019 @ 5:00PM

Minneapolis Central Library, 404 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55401, Minneapolis

View on Google Maps

Trodding Through Creation Music Video

Live from Studio 5 - KFAI Radio!