The Freedom Band

The Freedom Band is a name that has become synonymous with the ruling #1 Professional Reggae Sound in the Western Pennsylvania and Tri-State area. The band maintains a level of performance and musical experience that is unparalleled by any of it's peers.

In 2017, FREEDOM will continue to push forward on the cutting edge, incorporating both the latest reggae sounds and vibes into their performance as well as all the 'classic tracks' that everyone knows and loves. FREEDOM prides itself in being able to cater to any type of crowd - from a Summer backyard pool party to festival audiences of thousands. Ask anyone - our track record speaks for itself.

Freedom regularly performs at numerous popular venues in the Pittsburgh and Western PA area such as Redfin Blues (Washington's Landing), PD's Pub (Squirrel Hill), Shadow Lounge (East Liberty), Spice Cafe (Oakland), Carson City Saloon (South Side), Kelly's Riverside Saloon (Beaver) and Fox Chapel Yacht Club (just to name a few). In past years, Freedom played as the weekly house band at Rosebud (3 consecutive years), The Attic (2 years) and Nick's Fat City 'Reggae Thursdays'(4 years). In addition, the band continues to devote much of it's schedule to playing various private parties and corporate events when that special island flavor is needed to make the event 'just a little bit different' than the norm... Last year alone, the band could be seen performing at major events held at University of Pittsburgh, Butler Community College, Washington & Jefferson College, Phipps Conservatory, Pittsburgh Aviary, Hartwood Acres, The River's Casino on the North Side, and the Waterfront in Morgantown, WV.

Throughout the history of the band, Freedom has opened for such international reggae artists as the Meditations, Dennis Brown, Burning Spear, Jimmy Cliff, Eek-A-Mouse, Third World, Andrew Tosh, UB40, Pato Banton, Mad Professor, Steel Pulse, The Wailers, Yellowman and Ziggy Marley. In 2005, Freedom had the pleasure of opening for reggae legends THIRD WORLD at Hartwood Acres in front of a crowd of 15,000+!

The FREEDOM Band is led by 'Chizzy' Chuck (Drums) & Les Bowe (Keys & Vocals), and members Anthony Wilson (Bass), Pam Kristan (Vocals), Spencer Geer (Guitar) & Langston Kelly (Sax, Flute & BGV).

FREEDOM always gives thanks for those special people who have always supported the band over the many years - RESPECT DUE! and MUCH LOVE!!!!