HOME BASE: Philadelphia
STYLE: Reggae covers (think Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, Gregory Isaacs, Toots and the Maytals) and originals; traditional roots reggae infused with contemporary ideas.
LINEUP: Moses Livingston, lead vocals, rhythm guitar; Ray Pirre, lead guitar; Chuck Cyrus, bass guitar; Tom Leslie, drums.
INSIDE TRACK: Born in Trelawney, Jamaica, West Indies, Livingston came to the United States in 1978 and made his way to Philly via Chicago. Recently the band has played NXNW, Doc Watsons, TLA and World Café Live.
TWO’S TAKE: Every little thing gon’ be all right.
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