The members of Last Reel Hero all came up listening to punk and plenty of Jamaican music as youths and fledgling musicians. After years of playing individually in different punk, ska, and hardcore bands, that love for the crossover of cultures and musical styles that seemed so steeped in a synthesis of cultural mythologies came together and in 2017 the band Last Reel Hero emerged.

Dred I Dread is a Minneapolis-based reggae band blending influences from Jamaica, New Orleans, Minnesota, and Türkiye. Since forming in 1998, the group has earned multiple “Best Reggae Band” awards and shared stages with international acts such as The Wailers and De La Soul.

Their collaborations with reggae legends like Earl “Chinna” Smith, Dean Fraser, Flabba Holt, and Tony “Asher” Brisset are remarkable—but it’s their uplifting messages of love, unity, and social justice that have earned them the title Minneapolis Reggae Legends.

Stylie was born in the mountains of Lyons Colorado, crafting progressive dub reggae music that is redefining what the genre can be. Catchy melodic hooks combined with top notch production defines their original sound. Every track is created in-house at their 100% independent studio, Dub Farm Records.

Nestled in the foothills of Fort Collins, CO, Andrew Ricci of local reggae group Luna Shade teams up with FoCo Legend Jerr Bear to bring you an all original acoustic reggae set fit for the vibe that will have you singing and dancing along. Good for the spirit, good for the soul, music is the most high.

Irie Echos is a good vibe, reggae influenced band, based out of Loveland, CO. 

The band started with Dan Durrant seeking skilled players in the NOCO area that also share a love for reggae in May of 2024. Eventually finding Aaron Moats- singer/songwriter/guitarist in January of 2025. Then a couple months later, Noah Sugarman-bassist and Matthew Becker-trumpet. 

Since then, the group has been focused on writing music and developing a unique sound, that blends into a flavorful and appealing ensemble. 

For nearly a decade the Colorado based reggae band, DubSkin, has been writing, recording, and performing their unique brand of roots reggae music. Since forming in 2006, DubSkin has independently released multiple ground breaking albums and has shared the stage with reggae giants such as Burning Spear, Stephen Marley, Israel Vibrations, Matisyahu, SOJA and Collie Buddz to name a few. DubSkin has also played some of the prominent music venues and festivals in America including the legendary Red Rocks Amphitheater, Wakarusa, Camp Bisco and Summer Camp.

Skytown Rockers bring that classic jamaican reggae sound of the 60's and 70's.  Rocksteady, reggae, and dancehall to make the people dance and sing.  Formed in 2023, this seasoned group of players is dedicated to recreating the sound and style of authentic reggae music from the golden era. 

Formed in 2018 by Dan Maynard and Chris Howells, BetaRay is a 5-piece reggae rock band based in Denver, CO. Influenced by bands like Iration and Ballyhoo!, BetaRay brings pop vibes to the reggae rock genre to create a sound that makes people want to dance and have fun! Melodies and lyrics that make you want to sing along, guitar riffs that get stuck in your head, and rhythms that make you want to move——this is what defines BetaRay. 

J Dubular is a project that first started in 2011 at Scanhope Sound recording studio in Morrison, Colorado.