Jon Wayne and The Pain is brining their high energy innovating acoustic-electronic dub, heightened with conscious lyrics and catchy riddims back to Mankato! The quartet has been mesmerizing fans for a decade, with their signature JWP cosmic-blend of electronic beats, fused with uplifting roots-driven beats and a hearty dash of conscious lyricism.
Currently based in Oregon, Indubious has released four albums over the past few years, including Wake The Lion which was produced by EDM/Dub/Reggae pioneer Gaudi. Their new album From Zero, which dropped on 7-1-17, debuted at #6 on the Billboard Reggae Chart and #8 on iTunes Reggae Chart, features legendary guest artists including Dancehall icon Sizzla, Vaughn Benjamin (formally of Midnite and Akae Beka), and Reggae/R&B singer Zahira Soul. From Zero is a mix of conscious Dancehall and Roots Reggae with top level production. All songs were written, produced, and engineered by Indubious, and released on their own label Righteous Sound Productions.
At it’s core, Irie Minds is all about jammin’, good vibes, and getting people on their feet. Formed in Minnesota, this reggae/rock 6-piece never fails to bring infectious grooves that you can’t help but dance to. Drawing inspiration from bands like Sublime and Giant Panda Guerrilla Dub Squad, the band fuses the sounds of South California and East Coast Reggae to form their own style, creating music that is both powerful and vibey. Through their captivating stage presence and engaging performances, Irie Minds has become well established in the Southern Minnesota music scene.