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Preach Freedom

Rank #4 Pittsburgh, PA Reggae / Afro-Native / Rock and Hip Hop

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Members: Preach Freedom & Connect: Steve Davis, Geña, Marla Harris, Jed Thomson, Jassen Wilber, Norbbie Gavin. Special guests: Poogie Bell, Dwayne Dolphin

Sounds Like: Micheal Franti & the Spearheads

Bio: Preach Freedom is a singer, songwriter, composer, percussionist, multi-instrumentalist, teaching artist, and a proud father. He is currently the lead singer for Preach Freedom & Connect, he occasionally fronts for One World Tribe ~20+ years in the making~ as well as the drummer/percussionist/voca... See Full Bio

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“...the energy Preach Freedom exudes- one of vibrance, one of life and one of cool enthusiasm. And, of course, talent... “Good music has a message and agitates the grave.” This is the exact mindset Preach maintains when writing his music. Singing about what’s going on in the world around us and turning the negatives into beautiful music is what Preach’s style is all about. Frustration from issues such as schools losing funding for the arts and gas companies contaminating people’s water supply from fracking... ...These woes inspire the artist in an intense and swift way, which is exactly what happened with his soon-to-be released album, ‘Freedom Must Be’. ”

— Chelsey Engel, Little Red Media

“Preach Freedom Freedom Must Be Self-Released ☆☆☆☆ 1/2 Preach Freedom transcends the ordinary and verges into the extraordinary with his debut self-produced release, Freedom Must Be. The energy and vibes are both uplifting and spiritual throughout the entire disc. Part of this vibe may come from Freedom's own experience working with the community and schools. He works with children on many different levels, and shows them an alternative lifestyle through music. Freedom also aspires to a higher level of sound through his own particular style, which is a blend of reggae, blues, and funk. Freedom Must Be carries such a positive message for the listener, sometimes aimed at the youth ("The Youth Are Coming Up"), and Preach Freedom accomplishes it in a way that's not condescending in any manner. There are positive vibes all the way through. If it's possible music can heal, Preach Freedom would serve as a prime example of this. Tunes like "Be Wise" and "Unity" call on a higher consci”

— Gigz Giger, Musicians Hotsheet

"The Rusted Root percussionist offers up 13 tracks of classic, consciousness-raising reggae. The songwriting and production make this one sound genuine, not cheesy like so much latter-day Jamaican-style music; an all-star cast of Pittsburgh musicians (Colter Harper, Poogie Bell, Geña) helps out."

— Andy Mulkerin, Pittsburgh City Paper

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Preach Freedom has a show on 01/19/2013 at 07:00 PM @ Ebenezers ... in Washington, DC http://www.reverbnation.com/c./poni/168447440 #concert

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Jan 19

Ebenezers Coffeehouse
Washington, DC, US | 7:00pm
Ebenezers Coffeehouse
Washington, DC, US
Sat Jan 19 7:00pm
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Preach Freedom and Connect band performs with goatFISH at Ebenezers Coffeehouse on Jan. 19, 2013
Fri
Jan 11

The Ice House - Elkins,…
Elkins, WV, US | 8:00pm
The Ice House - Elkins, WV
Elkins, WV, US
Fri Jan 11 8:00pm
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2012
Dec 8

August Wilson Center fo…
Pittsburgh, PA, US | 7:00pm
August Wilson Center for A...
Pittsburgh, PA, US
Sat Dec 08, 2012 7:00pm
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Fashion Africana
2012
Dec 7

the crooked i
Erie, PA, US | 8:00pm
the crooked i
Erie, PA, US
Fri Dec 07, 2012 8:00pm
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2012
Dec 6

Sticky Lips BBQ Juke Jo…
Henrietta, NY, US | 8:00pm
Sticky Lips BBQ Juke Joint
Henrietta, NY, US
Thu Dec 06, 2012 8:00pm
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splintered reality
giving respect! -rick (SR)

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Q: Preach: It's been many years since you begun this journey. Now that the happenings are happening how does it feel to be releasing your CD? (You're a looooong way from Tracy PL ;-) gaga

A: The journey continues and i'm am thankful for the times of sharing music,food and knowledge under the giant tree in my back yard, maybe i'll see you in Buffalo august 10th in Allentown DBGB's!!!

Asked by anonymous. Answered on Tue Jul 31 2012

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