It’s no surprise to learn great reggae is coming from Kingston—but Kingston, Ontario? Believe it or not, this
Canadian trio is paving the way for a new blend of music, fusing feel-good indie-pop with reggae and dub. Since forming
in 2001, they’ve quickly grown into a sensation. Check them out for yourself—get Bedouin
Soundclash tickets now!
Bedouin Soundclash consists of vocalist/guitarist/visual artist Jason Malinowski, drummer Pat Pengelly, djembe player
Brett Dunlop and bassist Eon Sinclair. After uniting in college, they started playing reggae classics at small gigs. In
time, word of mouth spread about the unique group. Though Dunlop eventually left the band, the rest put out a debut full-length
in 2001.
Reggae tends to be considered a niche genre, popular on college campuses and ethnic Jamaican enclaves, but not generally
in mainstream music. But Bedouin Soundclash stands out because they combine reggae and dub with indie-pop-rock. This has
opened them up to mainstream audiences willing to buy concert tickets to something different.