IRoadie Production

Story

iRoadie, (1968) born in The Netherlands embraced the reggae scene. First lick on his guitar was Marley`s “Redemption song” at 11 years old. Spending his youth on stage and in rehearsal studio`s doing many bands throughout the years, rhythm guitar and roots reggae became his main focus. Working with multitrack recorders made him an independent producer and qualified broadcast studio engineer while the digital revolution brought a worldwide audience. After years of manufacturing percussion instruments, studio work became his core business. Famous artist passed his studio smoking the holy herb and dubbing tracks. Cd productions followed in the styles of traditional Wassolon Mali music, Ska, Rock Steady and Roots Reggae. Enjoying many live performances and tours as guitarist and percussionist, time passes. Now 2020 iRoadie daily support art students in audio visual technics while he keeps the fire alive with a stream of new Roots Dub productions and playing guitar in a Rock-Steady band. iRoadie never gets weary. A collaboration with record label DubOphonic is the new challenge to spread these positive vibes. Check out the new releases on bandcamp to support his work. - Katakumbi - Quest For Fire - Dr Phybes - Fotemocoba - Solar Project - Jr Productions - Fabulous Fred and "Friends"

Profile

• Producer
• Guitarist
• Audio Engineer
• Roadie

Instruments

• Guitar
• Chalice
• Dub Vocals
• Drums
• Djembe
• Percussion

Genres

• Reggae
• Psytrance
• Dub
• Psy
• Ska
• Techno
• Psychedelic
• Afrobeats
• Afro

Influences

• The Gladiators
• Peter Tosh
• Jimmy Hendrix
• Pink Floyd
• The Specials
• Justin Hinds

Equipment

• Loads

Languages

• English

What is music to you? What does it give you?

When it hits you feel no pain.

What is your music dream?

Get lost in space on my own supply

If you could change the world - what would you start with?

Equal rights and Justice.

Which is the most memorable song from your childhood?

Equal rights and Justice. Peter Toash

Who are your favorite musical artists or bands?

LKJ Lee Perry Pink Floyd Jimmie Hendrix Frank Zappa

What inspires you to make music?

Feelings

What is the message you want to send with your music?

Equal rights and Justice.

How do you feel when you perform in front of an audience?

Happy as a child

How do you see the musicians’ reality nowadays? What could be improved?

Social security for artist in general

What do you think of Drooble?

Just exploring it,. think i like it.. i dont hope its a like begging prog.

What frustrates you most as a musician?

Lack on theorie and skills

Do you support your local scene as a fan? How?

Vissit all events play jam sessions

What qualities should a musician nowadays have in order to get their music heard by a larger audience?

The same as in the early days. be original

Share some awesome artists that we’ve never heard of.

Alpha Blondy Omou Sangare

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