Spred the Dub
Sound Waves Alumni: 2016-2021
Celebrating ten years in 2026, Friday Night Sound Waves continues a simple belief: good music brings people together. Our anniversary season honors the artists and moments that have shaped the series since day one.
From the earliest seasons, Spred the Dub helped carve out a Sound Waves lane all their own. Guided by their long-standing mantra—Good Time Reggae—their sound is bass-driven, groove-forward, and rooted in feel rather than flash. These are sets that unfold naturally, inviting the crowd to settle in, move together, and let the night take its time.
Spred the Dub is led by Mick “Mick Rude” Swigert on vocals and rhythm guitar, alongside Kevin “K-Jo” Johnson on bass and Ryan Cross on drums, forming a rhythm section that knows exactly when to push and when to give space. Markis Hernandez (sax) and Sam Szpendyk (trombone) lift the sound with horn lines that cut clean and bright, while Elijah Taj Gee adds movement and texture on keys. On lead guitar, Hunter Hutchings absolutely shreds, reminding everyone why this band is as technically strong as it is generous.
Across five Sound Waves seasons, this group of original artists, with their own releases, touring history, and musical voice, helped define the series’ early foundation. Their nights weren’t rushed or scripted; they were built on flow, connection, and trust in the music.
#MySoundWavesMoment:
Smokey. Not once, but twice—in 2016 and again in 2018—he took the mic, and everyone followed him. People sang, cheered, and hung on every word as he delivered “Stir it up.” Spred the Dub stayed right there with him—open, generous, and fully locked in—creating one of those rare moments where the music belonged to everyone at once.
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