Band Bios
Saint and the Full 100 Band is a four piece reggae band out of Edmonton, Alberta comprised of: Saint on drums and lead vocals, Menon Vishnu on Bass, keyboardist and back-up singer Garth Grey and Norman Frizzell also on the keyboard
Saint
Saint, is one of Edmonton’s home grown. He has shared the stage with artist such as: Maxi Priest, Brinsley Ford, Tony Rebel, Third World, The Wailers
And more….
He was part of a very successful band REALITY in the late 80's where they offered not only their own show, but also musical support for artists such as: Tinga Stewart, Lieutenant Stitchie, Buju Banton, Eddie Lovett, Carla Marshal, Thriller U and this list goes on….
Re-inventing himself, he joined as a full time member of Edmonton’s reggae band Souljah Fyah until 2016. During that time, Souljah Fyah went on to be the recipients of
2 WCMA Awards
3 Awards from the Toronto Reggae Awards
Juno nomination in 2009
Also Awards from the Calgary & Edmonton Music Awards
Recently formed, the 100 Band is a group of amazing local musicians hailing from Jamaica, Trinidad and Canada. Each person bring their own unique style and personality to the table. But all share the love of music and still keeping it real!
Menon Vishnu
A Trinidad native with a background in calypso, soca, latin and of course reggae music. In his many years in music, he has played various roles from rhythm guitar, bassist, to programmer, leading to his respected specialty of sound engineering for live music.
As an active promoter of Caribbean culture within Edmonton, he has supported the Cariwest Festival, has been a member of bands such as Catalyst and band leader of Tropical Fever.
He has worked with notable artists like Byron Lee and the Dragonaires, Third World, Reality and Souljah Fyah. As a bass player, he is now returning to his roots to where his love of music began... Playing live music!
Garth Gray
From Kingston Jamaica, Garth Gray, has been a Dancehall & Reggae Keyboard Player and Vocalist for over twenty years.
Touring in places like USA, Europe, Africa and the Caribbean with International artist such as:
Chakka- Demus & Pliers,
Mr. Vegas,
Elephant Man,
Sean Paul...
and many more.
Norman Frizzell
Keyboardist "Stormin' Norman Frizzell" has been a veteran of Edmonton's reggae music scene for over 30 years playing in numerous bands including:
Code 7, Caribbean Express, Shroud of Memphis, One Fever and Reality.
Alongside Saint, he played in The Frank Carroll Band and also played in the Juno-nominated group Souljah Fyah.