Event Description
Island vibes await with
The Human Rights! The award-winning, 8-piece, modern roots reggae power house returns to this incredible venue for 2 sets of heavy rhythms and uplifting vibes. Bring your dancing shoes!
The Human Rights first came together in 2007, around the talents and vision of lead singer and Toronto Reggae lion Friendlyness (Big Sugar, Culture Shock, Truth And Rights), drummer Eric Woolston (Maylee Todd, The Hooded Fang), versatile bassman Tyler Wagler and the band’s original keyboardist Bernie Pitters (Toots & The Maytals, Hit Squad), who passed away in 2023 and in whose loving memory the band continues forward. The band quickly gained a reputation as an up-and-coming original band warming the stage for the likes of The Wailers, Gregory Isaacs, Beres Hammond, John Holt, Freddie McGregor, Sanchez, and other top international Reggae artists.
The band has played over 250 festival and club shows across Canada and the United States. Their live highlights include: The New Orleans Reggae Festival, Austin Reggae Festival, Hillside, Northern Lights, Harbourfront Centre, Roy Thomson Hall, The Phoenix Concert Theatre, and many other top venues across North America.
Current band members: Pat McGroarty (trumpet), Tréson (vocals and rhythm guitar), Eric Woolston (drums), Friendlyness (chant), Ben Macdonald (sax and keyboards), James Taylor (guitar), Tyler Wagler (bass), Tom Richards (trombone), Graham Campbell (guitar). Founding keyboardist Bernie Pitters, who contributed greatly to the band, passed away in 2023 and is remembered fondly.
All Ages Welcome
Main Stage: The Dawson Restaurant
More details to come!
Sat. May 2nd + Add to Calendar
Hotel Wolfe Island
8:30pm - 11:30pm
TBA
