Foundation Steppas is a 7-piece modern roots reggae band from Guelph, Ontario, Canada. The band’s influences include some of Jamaica’s early recording artists, such as Bob Marley, Dennis Brown, Gregory Isaacs, and contemporary artists like UB40 and Easy Star All-Stars. Formed in Guelph’s music scene in 2010, the band initially consisted of member Mike Barrett, joined by the renowned hornist and multi-Grammy award winner Michael Francis. Together, they collaborated with local reggae icon and radio host DJ Nicky Dread of “the Crooked Beat” CFRU 93.3fm to create a monthly reggae event called Guelph Reggae Massive. This event brought regular reggae culture and live band and DJ sound system performances to the royal city of Guelph. Foundation Steppas have had the privilege of sharing stages with some of Canada’s most prominent names in reggae music, including The Dub Chronicles, The Human Rights featuring Bernie Pitters (formerly of Toots and the Maytals), Errol Blackwood and Ray Ruddock (formerly of Messenjah), Isax Injah (Richie Spice, Gregory Isaacs, Leroy Sibbles, and the Heptones), House of David Gang, Michael St. George, and many more. 
                                                                                                                                                                           Band members:                        
                                                                                                        
Mike Barrett - guitar and vocals                      Flavia Flavia Muinda - vocals 
Billy Stergiou - lead guitar
David Patrick - bass
Ricky Knew - drums
Craig Ruddock -  keys/organ
Michael Francis - saxophone

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