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In 1994 current guitarists Tony Lee and Edgar Montas joined Urban Dread. It was not long before the band’s local reputation for having a big following caught the attention of a representative from Island Records and in 2000 Urban Dread opened for Pato Banton at the Ventura Theater. Since then the band has opened shows for Steel Pulse, The Wailers, Jimmy Cliff, Sugar Ray, Wailing Souls, Culture, Eek-A-Mouse, the Untouchables, and Enrique Iglesias.

Throughout the West Coast, Hawaii and Mexico, Urban Dread has maintained a consistent work ethic while continually expanding its influences and repertoire. With a vast selection of great original music and hit cover songs, the group provides an exceptional entertainment experience.

Urban Dread plays approximately 250 shows a year, performing at a wide variety of venues including reggae festivals, concerts in the park, nightclubs, weddings, corporate functions and city sponsored family events. Promptness, professionalism and dedication have kept this band alive and successful while moving into its third decade in the ever-changing music business.

Originally formed as a 5 piece band, Urban Dread now performs in configurations suited to the nature of your event and budget. Whether an intimate engagement or a full stage concert with horn section, Urban Dread provides an unforgettable entertainment experience.

For over 30 years, our artist, Tom,  has been delighting and impressing guests with his beautiful engraving on almost any hard surface: from glassware and wine bottles to military dog tags and mini wooden surfboards! His artistic skill will set apart your next event with personalized gifts for each guest.

Keepsake gifts, whether they be glasses or dog tags, will remind guests of your special occasion be it corporate trade shows, picnics, retreats or conventions.

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Through his extensive experience and love for the business, Miles has developed an approach that shatters the DJ stereotype and sets a higher standard for the industry. He does more than just play the music you love. Miles is a natural on the microphone and is a seasoned master of ceremonies, making all the announcements throughout the event and coordinating with other vendors to keep the event flowing and on schedule.

To provide the highest quality sound, Miles uses only the best sound equipment available, including QSC 1000-watt active speakers, a Mackie sub-woofer, a Rane MP24Z sound mixer, a Denon DN9000 dual CD/MP3 player, and Shure wireless microphone. Miles operates the system from a custom-built control console, using PCDJ, a computer software program that includes 30,000 songs. He also brings a backup iPad2 to every event, loaded with 1,500 songs.

Miles is an experienced professional with a proven track record for success. As Miles himself says, "Experience the Difference Experience Makes!"  We couldn't have said it better ourselves!