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THE HUMAN RIGHTS:

Since they came together in 2008, The Human Rights have built a reputation as one of Canada's top reggae bands -- specializing in original, high-energy, modern roots reggae with a mix of jazz, funk and R&B influences. “The Rights” are fronted by Friendlyness (Culture Shock, Big Sugar) and Juno nominee Tréson on lead vocals; and feature a blazing 3-piece horn section, two stellar guitar players, and a rock steady riddim section, topped off by legendary reggae keyboardist Bernie Pitters (Toots and the Maytals, Hit Squad, Leroy Brown, Sly & Robbie) on the one drop. 

In 2015 THR had the honour of opening up for Jamaican reggae legends Freddie McGregor and Sanchez in front of a sold-out crowd at Sound Academy in Toronto. The band also performed at Harbourfront and Jambana Festival. In 2011/2012 they toured across Canada and have twice featured at the Calgary Reggae Festival, one of the top reggae festivals in the country.

Since the release of their debut CD One Thing in 2010, the Human Rights have played well over 100 live shows, and released singles for 'Right Now', 'Take A Stance'. and 'Old School Track' which spent a record 44 weeks on the listener-voted Rebel Vibez Top Ten Chart. Other highlights include opening for seminal reggae legends such as Gregory Isaacs, John Holt and Beres Hammond, recording live for Big City, Small World on CBC Radio One, and a song placement in the most recent Trailer Park Boys movie Don’t Legalize It.

Produced by Big Sugar frontman and Canadian music icon Gordie Johnson, their brand new self-titled album is The Human Rights’ most ambitious record yet, a powerful statement that the heartbeat of roots reggae in Canada has never been stronger.

“Friendlyness and Treson make for a dynamic vocal duo and The Human Rights band proves that Roots Reggae is ever strong in Toronto. Forward!” 
– David Dacks, Artistic Director, The Music Gallery

The Human Rights are:

Friendlyness: Chant
Tréson: Lead Vocals & Rhythm Guitar
Bernie Pitters: Keyboards
Eric Woolston: Drums
Tyler Wagler: Bass
Graham Campbell: Pick Guitar 
James Taylor: Lead Guitar
Ben Macdonald: Tenor Sax
Patrick McGroarty: Trumpet
Tom Richards: Trombone

TASMAN JUDE:

Far from the traditional home of reggae, at an open mic in Grande Prairie, Alberta Tasman Jude first improvised three songs. The crowd’s passionate response caught them by surprise and could not be ignored, and so a band was forged.
From their inception Tasman Jude have worked hard to connect deeply and spread hope with as many people as possible, and so after only 3 months they found themselves with a committed fanbase and an EP charting on iTunes. “The band has a unique relationship with our fam” explains Caleb Hart (lead vocals) “we don’t have fans; we have family. They give us so much more than we can possibly give them through music.”
Their passionate live performances and optimistic music spread like wildfire throughout Alberta and beyond. Soon after, a new single “Family” was recorded, finding a home on radio around the world and bringing in multiple songwriting awards along the way.
The band continued to earn their reputation as one of the hardest working bands in Canada touring constantly across their home country, Australia, and the Caribbean, taking their songs about love and community wherever they go.
Amongst all the touring Tasman Jude has also released two singles (Every Breath, Palm Trees), three charity singles (New Revolution, Mario and HOPE), and a full length album ‘Green’ (debuting at #1 on iTunes). Green was released as the first album of a trilogy (Green, Gold, Red), designed to highlight three sides of reggae and island music.
As they prepare for the release of Gold, Tasman Jude continues to tour and support many charities including The Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada, Tree Canada, Street Child World Cup, Big Brothers & Sisters, YMCA and more.