Dr. Bassie

Michael Bell, a/k/a Dr. Bassie, studied bass with Kings Go Forth/Brothers by Choice bandleader Andy Noble. He and Eric Blowtorch formed the Welders in 2007, collaborating with producer Shane Olivo, and the late Prince Jazzbo, and Rico Rodriguez on two singles, "Salt Water" and "Most Dangerous Man," and an album, The Alphabet. An accomplished songwriter, bassist, and producer, Dr. Bassie owns and operates roots reggae label Fe True Records, Rasta Camp and recording facility Studio Two in Shaker Heights, Ohio.

Shane Olivo, engineer and arranger, recorded Fallout Boy's debut album at his studio. Shane recently formed Meltwater Pulse, a Milwaukee, Wisconsin artist collective featuring some of the most talented artist in the Midwest including David Wilson, Jana Gordon, David Wake and vocalist, arranger BrettJB.

Fe True Records established in 2014 specializes in music of Jamaican/African origin and influence. Fe True's recents releases (Black Madonna and Child) features The Cultivator (Dr. David Lawson) from Kingston, Jamaica, former assistant and homeopathic healer to Bob Marley and The Wailers. "Straight to Hell" is Fe True's first single release featuring Horace Andy with a stunning B Side chant from no other but Big Youth. In 2021 Dr. Bassie collaborated with Dub Legend Scientist on album "Dr. Bassie Dubs with the Scientist in the Last Lands".