Jah Steve & the Counteract Crew is a crowd-exciting, roots reggae band with the rare blend of style AND substance. Their old school reggae sound & current, socially aware lyrics are reminiscent of their biggest influences; Steel Pulse, Augustus Pablo & Jacob Miller. The band formed in 2015 & released their debut album, Stand Strong, in 2017. By 2018 Jah Steve was performing live with Grammy nominated artist Alana Davis. The band's song "Warrior" is heard in the 2019 movie The Beach Bum. Also in 2019, Jah Steve & the Counteract Crew performed for three nights in Jamaica; including Rastafari Rootz Fest in Negril. In early 2020, the band toured & performed with legendary reggae artist & Grammy winner Lee “Scratch” Perry. In 2023 Miami New Times named Jah Steve & the Counteract Crew “Best Musical Artist”. All the while, Jah Steve & the Counteract Crew has been busy performing up & down Florida’s Coasts. They have appeared from the Florida Keys, to Jacksonville & all throughout Southwestern & Central Florida, sometimes sharing the bill with top flight artists like Lee “Scratch” Perry, Luciano, Toots & the Maytals and King Yellowman. The band continues to take its messages of positivity on tour as their second album is being written & recorded.

Jah Steve (Steve McGowan) hails from Hollywood, FL, & has been involved in the entertainment industry since 1995, when he began as a sound engineer for live stage events. He quickly became a regular stage technician for the many Caribbean acts performing in South Florida. A self-taught bassist & musician, Jah Steve joined Crisis where he learned and played a spectrum of songs & rhythms. After this invaluable experience, Jah Steve became the band leader and bassist for 4th Dimension, a top-tier, South Florida Reggae show band. Over a fifteen year period, 4th Dimension became a staple at venues across the state of Florida & beyond. Jah Steve has performed before thousands of fans at events like the Bob Marley Festival in Miami, Dania After Dark, Moon Over Margate & other major festivals & concerts across the United States.

Today, Jah Steve is still a frontman & bassist. His backing band, The Counteract Crew, is comprised of four outstanding artists. Original member Doron Clarence is a master on keyboards & melodica. On drums is Jamaican-born legend Basil “Benbow” Creary who has appeared on over 50 studio albums for artists such as Dennis Brown, Yabby You, The Skatalites & the list goes on. Benjamin “Bennie” Jackson is a long time guitar veteran also hailing from Jamaica. Rounding out the Counteract Crew is newest band member Jadon Clarence. Jadon is a versatile musician who can be seen on any instrument & just so happens to be Doron’s younger brother. As a result of their infectious music and obvious professionalism, the engaging Counteract Crew has earned instant and ongoing respect and recognition in the Florida music & entertainment scene.

Highly sought-after, Jah Steve & the Counteract Crew is filling the high demand & constant need in Florida for quality roots reggae music. Live music lovers can catch these musical craftsmen performing live at venues around the State of Florida. Their album can be found on the band’s website, www.JahSteve.com. Fans should also visit the group on Facebook & Instagram for the latest info & behind-the-scenes looks at the perpetually working band.