About A1 Reggae Band: A1 Reggae BIO:

A1 Reggae Band originated in Tucson, AZ, in the 1990s. The musicians met while playing in One Blood Reggae Band with “Daddy One Blood” Ira Osbourne and Meditations’ “Danny Clarke.” As a team, William Banks and Jared Koeppel backed up Sister Carol, Frankie Paul, Danny Clarke, Carl Meeks, Brigadier Jerry, General Smiley, Lupa, Casper, Djahna, Motherland Soul, Iisha, Tony Culture, Josh David Barrett, Ian Sweetness, Courtney Mellers, and many others.

• Lead Singer: Butchie B is a reggae veteran, originally from Cleveland, Ohio. He’s played in a long list of reggae bands all over the US. He sings his own original songs and also covers some reggae classics.
• Keyboards/ Band Manager: Jared Koeppel Jared is originally from Teaneck, NJ, and went to high school there in a very multi-cultural community and was exposed to reggae and Rastafarian culture at a young age. He comes from a very musical family- his grandfather was a professional trumpet player and also his uncle was a professional clarinet player and producer who worked closely with Richie Havens and many other famous musicians. His father played in an accordion band and his mother plays piano and guitar. Jared started taking piano lessons at 4 years old and began playing Trumpet and French Horn at the age of 9. Jared played French Horn in the University of Arizona Wind Symphony. While in college, he connected with William Banks, Ira Osbourne, Danny Clarke, and other members of One Blood Reggae Band. Later, in NJ he played in a reggae band called Smoke that was signed to a local booking agency and did shows at the Borgotta, Jenkinson’s, Willy McBride’s and other large venues in NJ. A1 is also a studio label and in the studio, Jared has collaborated with Lupa, Norris Man, Lady G, General Smiley, Planet Jam, Danny Clarke, Daddy One Blood, William Banks, Junior Jazz, Shem’s Disciples, Mahwga Lion, King Konan, Commissioner D, Jamie Cirrito, Muziah, Fire B, Crossbreed, and many others. As a keyboard player, he has backed Frankie Paul, Sister Carol, Danny Clarke, Carl Meeks, Casper, General Smiley, JAH Levi, Tony Culture, Josh David Barrett, and many others.

Other current band members:
• Drums: James Ringström- one of the best and most versatile reggae drummers in Arizona, and he’s an Arizona native.
• Bass: Keller Hogan- a long-time reggae veteran and one of the best lead reggae guitar players in the state of AZ. He can also play bass when needed.
• Guitar: William Banks- one of the most experienced and most accomplished reggae musicians in the state of Arizona.

About Venue: Our brewery is large and spacious! We accept reservations for parties of 10 or more. All other groups will be accommodated on a first-come first-served basis.