artist irieband

The Irie Band is a Toronto-based reggae outfit that delivers dub riddims in a classic, Jamaican late 70s and early 80s style. Formed in January 2006, the band is fronted by seasoned reggae veteran, Lionheart. For six months, the band played a weekly gig called Irie Tuesdays at Cervejaria Downtown, that honed them into a tight, heavy unit.

Irie Band has performed at The Evolve Festival, The El Mocambo, Lula Lounge, Ciao Edie, Parkdale Arts and Crafts Festival, Casbah, Starlight lounge, Rivoli, Horseshoe Tavern, Come Together Music Festival, The Townehouse, Kensington Market, Revival, Ellington's, The Trane, Evolve music festival, Barrie Caribfest, Periwinkle music festival, Fez Baitk, Lee's Palace, the Freedom Festival at Queen's Park to over 5,000 people and live-to-air for Nuit Blanche on CIUT 89.5 FM.

Lionheart - Lead & Rhythm Guitar, Lead Vocals
Lionheart, 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. Lionheart combines his steady rhythm guitar with bluesy solos to come forward with a high-energy roots reggae sound.

Collin 'Jahlin' Edwards - Drums, Back-up Vocals
Collin 'Jahlin' Edwards on drums was born in Hanover, Germany. In 1987, he began performing as the drummer with reggae band Imagine Rainbow Warriors, led by local activist Steve Hall. He returned to his family roots in Jamaica in 1992 and stayed until 2003. He has worked with such artists as Gregory Isaacs and Yellowman. Collin's dynamic drum work gives the Irie Band its raw, hard-hitting edge.
 
Uncledropsi - Bass, MC, Recording Artist, Party Animal!!
Uncledropsi, a veteran bassist of 16 years, is a crucial part of the heavy sound of the Irie Band. 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.

Jay Cleary Jay Cleary - Lead & Rhythm Guitar
Jay Cleary, on rhythm and lead guitar was born in Toronto. Jay started his performing career while studying jazz at St. Francis Xavier University in Antigonish, Nova Scotia, co-founding his own funk-fusion project, High Plains Drifter. A versatile guitarist, Jay has played with Caution Jam, Duane Andrews, Mark Wilson & The Way It Is and he toured for 3 years with Aaron MacDonald. He has performed at the Atlantic Jazz Festival, Evolve Festival, Toronto Island Jazz Festival and more. Jay adds his enthusiasm and a funky jazz sound to the Irie Band.

Lionheart guitarist, singer
uncledropsi bassist
Jahlin Drummer