Urban Roots Experience

Reggae ~ Funk ~ Rock ~ HipHop ~ Jam



The Band...



A concert goer experience at every show.... Hallelujah Hat Trick brings their original urban roots blend of reggae, funk, rock, blues and jam styles together in a high energy mix that engages audiences of all ages. Whether they're using popular covers as a springboard to soaring jams or entertaining crowds with their groove-a-licious originals, HHT draws and holds the attention of every audience in front of them. Come to a show... have an experience that will keep you talking and bopping long after the show ends!



OUR people



Dillon Rivers



Lead Vocals, Sax, Guitar



Dillon is a singer/songwriter out of Troy, NY. A life-long music lover, growing up he taught himself guitar, drums, and piano and has played alto and tenor sax and sung in school since he was 10 years old. Dillon studied music Industry at Oneonta State, and is a health and fitness enthusiast and loves anything involving adventures in nature. His musical influences include RHCP, Bob Marley, Jack Johnson, Sublime, The Offspring, Tom Petty, John Mayer, and many more.



Justin metz



Lead Guitar & Vocals



Justin has been a lifelong guitarist and musician. With a degree in both music performance & technology, Justin has had a long career as both a professional musician as well as owner/music producer of RockwellPro Studios. He first joined IMI in 1996 and has toured the east coast with multiple bands as both a lead guitarist and bassist in various styles throughout his musical career providing the glue that keeps bands moving forward and audiences lining up for more.



Marcus Nieuwkerk



Keyboards & Co-Lead Vocals



Marcus is a talented multi-instrumentalist capable of entertaining audiences with his skills on keyboard, as a lead vocalist, percussionist or composer/arranger. He was also a key member of the previous formation of Hallelujah Hat Trick with Johnny Smith, prior to the name being adopted by IMI to represent their original music project in late 2024



Johnny Smith



Bass, Vocals



A founding member of IMI, Johnny has brought his love for reggae and jam music to IMI since its inception. Influenced by groups like the Jerry Garcia Project, Quicksilver Messenger Service, Bob Marley, The Red Hot Chili Peppers and more, Johnny's stage presence and outgoing personality are always memorable! Johnny is also the founding member of Hallelujah Hat Trick, a Jerry Garcia influenced band before the name was adopted by IMI to represent their roots reggae, funk, fusion, rock, jam original music project in late 2024.



George Kuubetesuri



Drums, Co-Lead Vocals



Drummer and co-lead vocalist, George grew up in Accra, Ghana, where he learned and practiced traditional African beats. He shares his vocabulary of AfroBeat and Reggae which beckon audiences to the dance floor with smiles on their face. His positive energy and infectious grooves provide the heart and drive of both IMI and HHT.



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Hallelujah Hat Trick ~ Urban Roots Style