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

Dred I Dread at St. Louis Park Rotary Club Summer Concert Series

Wednesday, June 22 @ 7:00PM — 8:30PMWed, Jun 22 @ 7:00PM — 8:30PM

Wolfe Park Veteran's Memorial Amphitheater, 3700 Monterey Drive, St. Louis Park, MN

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Juneteenth Celebration with Dred I Dread

Sunday, June 19 @ 4:30PM — 6:00PMSun, Jun 19 @ 4:30PM — 6:00PM

Central Park, 12000 Central Park Way, Maple Grove

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Dred I Dread at Golden Valley Concerts in the Park

Monday, June 13 @ 7:00PM — 8:00PMMon, Jun 13 @ 7:00PM — 8:00PM

Brookview Park Gazebo, 200 Brookview Parkway N, Golden Valley, MN 55427

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Dred I Dread at Where's My Food Trucks Top Truck Takeover Tournament

Saturday, June 4 @ 6:30PM — 9:00PMSat, Jun 4 @ 6:30PM — 9:00PM

The Lab - Brewery, Pilot Facility & Taproom, 767 North Eustis Street #Suite 115, Saint Paul, MN 55114

Where’s My Food Truck’s Top Truck Takeover Tournament has a new home at our Food Truck Pop-up Park located at The Lab in St. Paul, MN!

Join us for this years first round and help decide who advances to the championship round.

10+ food trucks will be competing for their chance to be crowned WMFT's Top Truck! Their fate lies in your hands as your vote will determine the winners for this round and who advances to the Championship Round which will be held on September 24th.

This event will be filled with good food, good beer, good music, craft/art vendors and so much more, so if you like good things, you will not want to miss this! *Children 10 years of age or less are free

Round 1 Competitors:

-Droolin' Moose

-Froggy's Sweets N Treats

-Inday's Kitchen Food Truck

-KCM EggRolls

-Mamas Taco Truck

-Sadie Mae's Comfort Kitchen

-The Angry Line Cook

-Up In Smoke BBQQ

-Wich Dr's Gourmet Sandwiches

...more to be announced!

$10.00

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MN National Golf Course

Sunday, May 29 @ 4:00PM — 7:00PMSun, May 29 @ 4:00PM — 7:00PM

Minnesota National Golf Course, 23247 480th St, McGregor, MN 55760

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Festiversary 2022

Saturday, May 21 @ 3:30PM — 4:30PMSat, May 21 @ 3:30PM — 4:30PM

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

$25 Taproom Only, $30 the Gate

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Dred I Dread at MNSU Mankato Celebrating Black History Month

Wednesday, February 9 @ 11:00AMWed, Feb 9 @ 11:00AM

MNSU Mankato Centennial Student Union

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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

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Dred I Dread @ Granite Falls CAIRfair

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

Granite Falls, MN

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Dred I Dread @ 4:19 Hemp Harvest Jam 2021

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

Howard Lake, MN

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Dred I Dread @ SPRING TIME POP-OUT FESTIVAL

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

4th St Saloon, 328 W Broadway Ave, Minneapolis

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Trodding Through Creation Music Video

Live from Studio 5 - KFAI Radio!