Dred I Dread reggae band - Midweek Music & Market, Bloomington

Dred I Dread is a Minneapolis based reggae band. Known for mostly performing original songs, the band features talented musicians that come from Jamaica, New Orleans, Minnesota and Turkiye. The diverse heritage of these band members echo in their sound,
blending reggae with elements of jazz,
hip hop, blues, calypso, and even Turkish music.
Dred I Dread creates a deep, groove-driven foundation that delivers a rich, immersive live experience.
Dread continues to carry the torch of conscious reggae music forward, and remains committed to uplifting communities and bringing positive vibrations to audiences around the world.
The band's website: [https://dredidread.com/ ](https://dredidread.com/) .
For further sampling:[ https://www.youtube.com/@dredidread/videos](https://www.youtube.com/@dredidread/videos)

I'll be dancing to many of their songs. Please join me, with or without a partner, as you see fit. Maybe we can get a group dance
going.

Midweek Music & Market offers a great mix of food, beer, music, games, and fun on Wednesdays in July and August in the east lot at Bloomington Civic Plaza.
Webpage: [ https://www.bloomingtonmn.gov/pr/events/midweek-music-market-dred-i-dread-2026-07-29]( https://www.bloomingtonmn.gov/pr/events/midweek-music-market-dred-i-dread-2026-07-29)
Food vendors: Momo Express, Samurai Teppanyaki, Eggroll Queen, Smokestack Express, Potter's Pasties, and Udder Buddies, LLC .
Beer vendor: Northstar Tavern .

Market, food and beverage sales open 5:00-8:00 p.m.
Music performances begin at 5:30 p.m.
I'll be there by 4:30 p.m.
If you can, come early for introductions and conversation before the music begins.

The area where music is performed on the Civic Plaza East Lawn is a grass hill with no permanent seating.

What to bring
A blanket or lawn chair for your comfort and convenience,
both credit card and cash, and an umbrella to have on hand in case of a passing rain shower.
Mosquito repellant? Couldn't hurt to have on hand.
I use ear plugs when close to the music (your call).

In case of rain
Check https://www.facebook.com/blm.mn.parks for any updates the day of the event. If I find out anything
concerning weather-related changes I'll post a comment
on this page.

How to find us
I'll try to find shade (shade might be scarce??) in the audience area, not too far from the dance area but not too close. I look like my photo. I'll wear my orange-green-red-yellow "jungle leaves" design cap. Look for a 5 ft. green pole with a blue pennant on it that marks our area.