Riff Rangers & Dred I Dread bands at Lake Harriet Bandshell Labor Day

About this event

**Free.** The Riff Rangers' musical performance **starts at 5:30,** Dred I Dread **starts at 7:30 PM.** I plan to be there by 4:30 PM. ***Come early*** to beat the crowd; this is the summer season-ending event for Minneapolis music-in-the-parks. ***Come early*** for introductions and conversation before the music starts. **The Riff Rangers** are a highly versatile musical ensemble, renowned for their engaging performances. I've seen them in person, and they are good! They blend tight 3-part harmonies with a rich mix of jazz, blues, folk, western swing, and classic rock. Highlights: **outstanding vocals,** delivering fan-favorite, flawlessly blended harmonies **exceptional musicianship:** a rock-solid rhythm section, driven by the bass **100+ song repertoire**, spanning everything from Cole Porter to Bonnie Raitt and the Beatles. Their website, where you can sample their sound: [https://daledahlquist.com/the-riff-rangers](https://daledahlquist.com/the-riff-rangers) **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/) ](https://dredidread.com/) . For further sampling:[ [https://www.youtube.com/@dredidread/videos](https://www.youtube.com/@dredidread/videos)](https://www.youtube.com/@dredidread/videos) Feel free to **join in dancing** or not, with or without a partner. It's typically a fun group-dance happening at Lake…