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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

Dred I Dread @ Pimento

Saturday, April 13 @ 7:00PMSat, Apr 13 @ 7:00PM

Pimento Jamaican Kitchen, 2524 Nicollet Ave,, Minneapolis, MN 55404

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Dred I Dread @ Bent Paddle Brewing

Saturday, March 30 @ 9:00PMSat, Mar 30 @ 9:00PM

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

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Bob Marley Birthday Bash @the Hook

Saturday, March 2 @ 8:00PMSat, Mar 2 @ 8:00PM

Hook & Ladder Lounge, 3010 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55406

The Hook and Ladder theater is hosting the 4th Annual Bob Marley Birthday Bash with Madison's own reggae ambassadors Natty Nation, Minneapolis' Dred I Dread, & local DJ I Roach, for a celebration of Bob Marley's music!

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Dred I Dread @ Pimento

Friday, February 15 @ 9:00PMFri, Feb 15 @ 9:00PM

Pimento Jamaican Kitchen, 2524 Nicollet Ave,, Minneapolis, MN 55404

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Dred I Dread @ Day Block Brewing

Saturday, February 9 @ 9:00PMSat, Feb 9 @ 9:00PM

Day Block Brewing, 1105 S Washington Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55415

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Dred I Dread @ Pimento

Friday, January 18 @ 7:00PMFri, Jan 18 @ 7:00PM

Pimento Jamaican Kitchen, 2524 Nicollet Ave,, Minneapolis, MN 55404

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Dred I Dread at Mankato State U

Wednesday, January 16 @ 11:00AMWed, Jan 16 @ 11:00AM

MN State University Mankato, 220 Centennial Student Union, Mankato, MN 56001

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First Wednesday of the Month Roots, Rock, Reggae with Dred I Dread

Wednesday, December 5, 2018 @ 8:00PMWed, Dec 5, 2018 @ 8:00PM

Nomad World Pub, 501 Cedar Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55404

Roots, Rock, Reggae! Celebrate 20th Anniversary of Dred I Dread, live and direct. The band is returning to West Bank where it all started 20+ years ago.

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First Wednesday of the Month Roots, Rock, Reggae with Dred I Dread

Wednesday, November 7, 2018 @ 8:00PMWed, Nov 7, 2018 @ 8:00PM

Nomad World Pub, 501 Cedar Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55404

Roots, Rock, Reggae! Celebrate 20th Anniversary of Dred I Dread, live and direct. The band is returning to West Bank where it all started 20+ years ago.

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Dred I Dread at Pimento

Saturday, October 13, 2018 @ 9:30PMSat, Oct 13, 2018 @ 9:30PM

Pimento Jamaican Kitchen & Rum Bar, 2524 Nicollet Ave,, Minneapolis, MN 55404

Dred I Dread' s debut appearance at the Pimento. We are continuing to celebrate our 20+ years in Minneapolis. Come and join us for the live and direct Reggae Party. No cover.

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First Wednesday of the Month Roots, Rock, Reggae with Dred I Dread

Wednesday, October 3, 2018 @ 8:00PMWed, Oct 3, 2018 @ 8:00PM

Nomad World Pub, 501 Cedar Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55404

Roots, Rock, Reggae! Celebrate 20th Anniversary of Dred I Dread, live and direct. The band is returning to West Bank where it all started 20+ years ago.

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Reggae Sundays at the Nomad with Dred I Dread sponsored by Rasta Tease

Sunday, August 26, 2018 @ 6:00PM — 9:00PMSun, Aug 26, 2018 @ 6:00PM — 9:00PM

Nomad World Pub, 501 Cedar Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55404

Peewee Dread' s Birthday Celebration - Dred I Dread' s version of Sunday afternoons at the Nomad. Sponsored by Rasta Tease Hot BBQ Sauces. Come get some food and listen to Reggae music by Dred I Dread.

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Dred I Dread @ NE Street Fest

Thursday, August 23, 2018 @ 4:00PMThu, Aug 23, 2018 @ 4:00PM

22nd Ave NE & Quincy St NE, Minneapolis

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Loud On The River 2 with Dred I Dread

Sunday, July 29, 2018 @ 7:00PMSun, Jul 29, 2018 @ 7:00PM

Padelford Riverboats, Harriet Island, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55107

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Dred I Dread @ Harbor Bar Feggae Fest

Friday, July 27, 2018 @ 10:00PMFri, Jul 27, 2018 @ 10:00PM

Harbor Bar, 825th St, Hager City, WI 54014

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Reggae Sundays at the Nomad with Dred I Dread sponsored by Rasta Tease

Sunday, July 22, 2018 @ 6:00PM — 9:00PMSun, Jul 22, 2018 @ 6:00PM — 9:00PM

Nomad World Pub, 501 Cedar Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55454

Dred I Dread' s version of Sunday afternoons at the Nomad. Sponsored by Rasta Tease Hot BBQ Sauces. Come get some food and listen to Reggae music by Dred I Dread.

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Dred I Dread @ Little Mekong Night Market 2018

Saturday, July 7, 2018 @ 6:00PMSat, Jul 7, 2018 @ 6:00PM

Little Mekong Night Market, University + Western Avenue, St. Paul, MN

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Dred I Dread 4th of July Celebration with Peewee Dread

Wednesday, July 4, 2018Wed, Jul 4, 2018

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The Riverhouse Experience with Dred I Dread and Rasta Tease

Tuesday, July 3, 2018 @ 7:00PMTue, Jul 3, 2018 @ 7:00PM

The Riverhouse, 341 Friscoville Ave., New Orleans, LA

Dred I Dread' s NOLA Experience hosted by Rasta Tease

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Dred I Dread at the Lake Harriet Band Shell

Saturday, June 23, 2018 @ 7:30PMSat, Jun 23, 2018 @ 7:30PM

Lake Harriet Band Shell, 4135 E Lake Harriet Blvd, Minneapolis, MN 55419

Dred I Dread at the lake Harriet Band Shell. Bring the family!

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Trodding Through Creation Music Video

Live from Studio 5 - KFAI Radio!