iRon Lion World

THE KNOTTY LIONZ BAND

East Coast Roots Reggae | Virginia, USA

BOOKING PROFILE

The Knotty Lionz Band is a veteran East Coast roots reggae band led by iRon Lion VA, bringing decades of live performance experience, conscious songwriting, and authentic reggae culture to stages throughout the Mid-Atlantic and beyond.

With over 30 years performing in clubs, festivals, colleges, and independent events, The Knotty Lionz Band has built a reputation for delivering a powerful live reggae experience rooted in tradition while connecting with modern audiences.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Shared stages with reggae legends including:

• Jimmy Cliff
• The Wailers Band
• Israel Vibration
• SOJA
• Richie Spice
• Morgan Heritage 
 

30+ Years of Live Performance Experience

• Headlined independent reggae events throughout the East Coast
• Built regional reggae audiences through live shows, radio, and community promotion
• Virginia-based act with strong Mid-Atlantic market connections

MUSICAL STYLE

Roots Reggae
Conscious Reggae
Lovers Rock
Ska
Caribbean Influenced Soul & Groove

PERFORMANCE OPTIONS

Full Band
Festival Main Stage
Concert Venues
Large Events

Trio
Clubs
Resorts
Cultural Events

Solo / Acoustic

Community Events
Colleges
Intimate Venues

WHY BOOK THE KNOTTY LIONZ BAND?

✓ Proven live experience
✓ Authentic roots reggae presentation
✓ Professional veteran musicianship
✓ East Coast regional connection
✓ Ability to engage diverse audiences

MUSIC / LIVE PERFORMANCE

Website: ironlionworld.com
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3Y76MFmLwnS3EXRHcU4589?si=bBDiY-28SIuBsGxJTErTWg

YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdNOkD837RNjib1mh2814h2Y6eWkj90rW&si=HXvtC6JkfRAZLpfn

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DadNWDnJ6Ze/?igsh=MWl5NTIyYnU0bHJqZg==

BOOKING CONTACT
iRon Lion VA
The Knotty Lionz Band
Iron Lion World / ILW Events
ironlionworld@gmail.com
1.540.271.0376

The next thing I would add is one powerful section called "Selected Performance History" with maybe 10-15 entries:

Example:
Selected Performance History
Opened for Jimmy Cliff — [Venue/City/Year]
Opened for The Wailers Band — [Venue/City/Year]
Headlined Reggae in the V.A.lley — [Year]
Performed at [Festival] — [Year]
 

Selected Performance History

Opened for Jimmy Cliff — [Sprint Pavilion ,  Charlottesville, VA , 2010

Opened for The Wailers Band — State Theater / Falls Church, VA , 2013]

Opened for Morgan Heritage — Baltimore Soundstage -  Falls Church, VA , [2020]

Opened for Israel Vibration — Virginia Beach , Shakas AND Jefferson Theater  -  Charlottesville, VA  [2020]

Headlined Silvana [club, cap 100) , Harlem, NY  — [2021]

Performed at [One Earth Reggae Fest] — [2023) , Bethlehem, PA

Performed at [Floyd Fest]— [2007) , Floyd, VA

Performed at Porch Fest , Washington, D. C.  — 2x , 2021/2022

Opened for SOJA - 3X , Harrisonburg, VA at JMU venues and Charlottesville, VA at Garden of Sheba , 2005-2010

Opened for Wayne Wonder - Virginia Beach , Carib Fest by MP Island Cafe' , Sportsplex stadium , capacity , 1000's

Opened for Serani- Virginia Beach , Carib Fest by MP Island Cafe' , Sportsplex stadium , capacity 1000's

For more PAST appearances by iRon Lion VA | TKLB visit:

Bandsintown.com/IRONLIONWORLD