IrieBand Bio The IrieBand is a Toronto-based reggae outfit that delivers dub riddims in a classic, Jamaican late 70’s and early 80’s 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, which honed them into a tight, heavy unit. IrieBand has performed at The Evolve Festival (Nova Scotia), Periwinkle, The Docks Nightclub, Horseshoe Tavern, Casbah (Hamilton, ON), Mod Club, Rivoli, Explorer Cafe (Midlland ON), Caribfest (Barrie, ON) The El Mocambo, Lula Lounge, Ciao Edie, Parkdale Arts and Crafts Festival, Come Together Music Festival, The Townehouse, Kensington Market Festival, Revival, Reverb, Ellington's, Starlight (Guelph, Waterloo), Trane, Fez Baitk, Lee's Palace, Freedom Festival at Queen's Park to over 5,000 people, Live-to-air for Nuit Blanche on CIUT 89.5 FM. Live-to-air for Take5 Morning show on CIUT 89.5 FM. Notable Performances * Kenny vs
Spenny on Showcase TV - Mon Dec 22/08 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. Uncledropsi, a veteran bassist of 16 years, is a crucial part of the heavy sound of the IrieBand. 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. Henderson King on keys, has produced for Freddie McGregor, George Nooks, Steve Knight and Prophecy, just to name a few. Henderson's first major gig was backing Lieutenant Sticthie and Admiral Tibet with his first band The Bomb Squad Band. Henderson continued with this band for three years and then moved to England to continue his musical endeavours. He played at the Ladbroke Grove Festival in London and shared the stage with many different artists. Returning to Canada, Henderson hooked up immediately with the Juno-nominated band Leejahn. They played the Toronto scene for many years as well as Sunfest in Montego Bay, Jamaica and venues in Barbados. Once again Henderson moved on to join the Mystical Explorer Band playing keyboards. This project backed artists such as Ken Booth, Mikey Spice, John Holt, Gregory Isaacs, Micigan and Smiley, Singing Melody, Johnny P, I Wayne, Fatan Mojah and toured with Def Jam recording artist, Sizzla Kalonji. He brings an enormous amount of passion and drive to the IrieBand. Henderson bubbles! www.IrieBand.ca
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