On Saturday, March 14, 2026, legendary Toronto reggae band The Sattalites will take the stage at Lee’s Palace for a particular one-night tribute celebrating the golden period of Lovers Rock, reggae’s most soulful and romantic motion.
The night will function acclaimed visitor vocalists Tony Anthony and Jason Wilson, with DJ Jay NuFunk and MC SunRay Grennan rounding out the lineup for an evening devoted to the timeless sounds of basic reggae.
Audiences can count on highly effective vocal harmonies, a full horn part, and regular grooves because the band revisits beloved alternatives made well-known by iconic artists corresponding to Alton Ellis, Phyllis Dillon, Dennis Brown, Gregory Isaacs, and Freddie McGregor. The efficiency will honour the emotional storytelling and intimate sound that outlined the Lovers Rock motion of the Nineteen Seventies.
Rising from the UK’s Caribbean neighborhood, Lovers Rock blended basic Jamaican rhythms with soul-inspired vocals and romantic themes, creating considered one of reggae’s most heartfelt and enduring kinds. The March 14 live performance will have fun that legacy whereas showcasing the high-energy musicianship and authenticity which have made The Sattalites a cornerstone of Canadian reggae for greater than 4 a long time.
Based in Toronto in 1981 by Jo Jo Bennett, Fergus Hambleton, and Joe Isaacs, The Sattalites started as a music faculty within the metropolis’s Little Jamaica neighbourhood earlier than evolving into considered one of Canada’s most influential reggae bands. Their 1985 self-titled debut album featured the hit single “Wild,” launching intensive touring throughout Canada, the US, and Jamaica. The group has gained two JUNO Awards (1990 and 1993) and continues to function a significant ambassador for reggae music in Canada. The present lineup options acclaimed vocalist Hermina George and achieved drummer Daniel Barnes.
Tony Anthony
Becoming a member of the band is award-winning Jamaican Canadian vocalist, songwriter, and producer Tony Anthony, recognized for his soulful mix of lovers rock and socially acutely aware reggae. Since shifting to Canada in 1991, Anthony has constructed a robust worldwide following with songs together with “Buddy Zone,” “Blessed Love,” and “At present I’m Gonna Try to Change the World.” His 2010 album “Million Likelihood” topped worldwide reggae charts and earned a number of awards in Canada and Jamaica, together with a JUNO Award nomination for Finest Reggae Recording in 2011.
Jason Wilson
Additionally showing is Jason Wilson, a Toronto-born singer, songwriter, and bandleader who carried out his first nightclub present at simply 14 years outdated with Canadian reggae pioneers Messenjah. Wilson later fronted the band Tabarruk, performing greater than 2,000 exhibits worldwide—greater than another Canadian reggae act. In recognition of his contributions to reggae music in Canada, Wilson obtained the Karl Mullings Memorial Award in 2007.
This particular Lovers Rock tribute guarantees an unforgettable night of music for the guts, the soul, and the dancefloor.
Occasion Particulars
Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026
Doorways: 8:00 PM
Artists: The Sattalites that includes Jason Wilson and Tony Anthony, with DJ Jay NuFunk & MC SunRay Grennan
Venue: Lee’s Palace, 529 Bloor Avenue West, Toronto (simply east of Bathurst)
Tickets: Obtainable by way of Ticketweb and leespalace.com
Media Contact:
Jay Cleary
Promoter, NuFunk Concert events
416-998-8957
