2026 Band Lineup

Third World is a Jamaican reggae fusion band formed in 1973 in Kingston, known for blending roots reggae with R&B, funk, pop, rock, and later dancehall and rap. Founded by keyboardist Michael “Ibo” Cooper and guitarist/cellist Stephen “Cat” Coore, the group has been led by bassist Richard Daley since its inception

Kumar Fyah is a Jamaican reggae singer-songwriter and former lead vocalist of the Grammy-nominated band Raging Fyah, which he co-founded in 2009 with Debo and Tony kumarmusic.com. Known for blending roots reggae, rock, and soul, Kumar’s music carries messages of strength, redemption, and universal love, resonating with fans worldwide 

Passafire is a Savannah, Georgia–based reggae rock band formed in 2003 by Ted Bowne (vocals/guitar) and Nick Kubley (drums) while they were students at Savannah College of Art and Design Wikipedia+1. Known for blending tight reggae grooves with distorted guitar riffs, progressive rock, and alternative influences, the group has built a strong reputation in the U.S. reggae scene through extensive touring and genre-defying music

Through The Roots (TTR) is an American reggae rock and pop band from San Diego, California, known for their laid-back “Cali-vibes” sound and uplifting, positive messages. Formed in 2007 by Evan Hawkins (vocals, guitar) and Taylor Boatwright (drums), the band quickly expanded with Bryan Jackson (bass), Brady O’Rear (keys), and later Chris Cruz (guitar/keys)

Josh Heinrichs is an American reggae singer, songwriter, and record label owner, born May 20, 1981 in Springfield, Missouri. He rose to prominence as the lead singer and founder of Jah Roots, an indie reggae band active from 2001 to 2009, known for their energetic performances and authentic reggae sound. Jah Roots released multiple albums, including the breakout Crucial with the hit “Ganja Weed”

Junior Toots is an acclaimed roots-reggae artist born and raised between Jamaica and the United States, carrying forward the legacy of his legendary father, Toots Hibbert of Toots & The Maytals juniortoots.com+1. Known for his socially conscious lyrics, authentic “Original Roots” sound, and high-energy stage presence, he blends roots reggae, ska, and dancehall with messages of peace, unity, and social justice

Gary Dread is an Orlando, Florida–based drummer best known as a core member of the reggae/rock band The Movement, where he plays drums and contributes to the band’s signature sound garydread.bandcamp.com. He is also an active solo artist, releasing music under the name NwRootz and producing his own projects

SkillinJah, born Kyle Bell on December 5, 1979, in Houston, Texas, is a prominent figure in the Midwest reggae scene. Introduced to reggae at age 11 after hearing Peter Tosh’s Equal Rights album at his brother’s soccer game, he quickly immersed himself in Jamaican culture, studying artists like Super Cat, Beenie Man, and Bob Marley

Larry Lux, born Lawrence Schmidt on May 8, 1981, is an electronic music producer, DJ, and studio engineer known for blending Classic Reggae, Dancehall, Hip Hop, Trap, and EDM into his high-energy sound SoundCloud . Originally from Cherry Hill, New Jersey, he now lives in Southern California, channeling influences from artists like Gary Dread, Rick Haze, Skillinjah, Rockaz, LSDream, Deathpact, Clozee, and Inzo