Legendary Teeth Rattling & Bone Shaking dub, alternative electro dance rockers DREADZONE with special guests Supajamma

The band with roots in Big Audio Dynamite have had a 6 album career which has spanned the credibility of a Creation Records release, major moves on Virgin and independent support on Functional and Rufflife. Cited by John Peel as having recorded one of his 10 favourite albums of all time, the top 20 hit from that album ‘Little Britain’ has since acquired classic status. Dreadzone was formed by Greg Dread, writer, producer, DJ, drummer, programmer and sample addict back in 1992 along with fellow founder Tim Bran. After extensive touring and making the first four albums as a member of the original Big Audio Dynamite in the eighties Greg left to form Screaming Target with Don Letts and Leo Williams before finding his spiritual home in the House of Dread. As the mainstay Greg steered Dreadzone through calm and troubled waters throughout their 17 year history through different line ups including constant members Leo Williams (ex BAD), Earl 16 and MC Spee, always trusting in the power of the music to keep the dread fire burning. Others to pass through the ranks were Dan Donovan, Dave Harrow, Donna McKevitt, Rob Marche, Ben Balafonic and the late Steve Roberts, who sadly passed away in 2006.

Founder member Greg Dread, original bassmaster Leo Williams, the unmistakable MC Spee, legendary reggae vocalist Earl 16 alongside new members Chris Compton on guitar and Chris Oldfield on technology make up the current team of dreadz. A full live schedule gives them chance to try the new tracks out on eager crowds. Their dynamic live show has been central to the story since the early days and continues to blow away audiences worldwide. More natty than ever, Dreadzone return with a summer download single and a tour as long as yer arm!
www.myspace.com/gregdread
www.dreadzone.com 
 
 

SupaJamma - Band 

Brand new band out of Manchester mixing up indie, rock, soul & electronic beats featuring Martin (Sugar) Merchant , best known for his work fronting Dub Indie chart botherers AUDIOWEB in late 90's/early noughties, previously Martin fronted Sugar Merchants & prior to that on vocals with The Saxon Sound System. In recent years he's been working as a ska DJ under the name of Ska Merchant. Martin is joined by  Simon Collier on bass from 90's indie band Raindance. Guitar duties are in the hands of Lord Bevs, Drums come courtesy of Graham Bennett formerly of Liverpool rockers Steeple & currently a much sort after successful session guitarist. The collaboration developed throughout 2007 with the full band coming together for rehearsals in summer 2008, material worked up in those sessions is now being recorded for Supajamma's debut single and album due out early 2010. www.myspace.com/supajamma 
 
Paul Rivers
Pitz club promoter
privers@woughtoncentre.co.uk
01908 308374
 

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