The band is comprised of three diverse individuals who came together to extend this healing music to audiences of Rasta melody lovers. Mark Evangelist, lead vocals, guitarist, and songwriter, was the leading light of the band beginning in 1993, and his passion for reggae music has kept Selah thriving for the last fifteen years. Baby Beats/Heather Purdin, support vocals and keys, was a surprising addition to the group. After relocating to North Carolina, she attended a Selah show in Boone and became instantly hooked on the enchanting vibes. When a position in the band became available a year later, she jumped on the opportunity even though she had never previously listened to reggae nor played the piano. Popalo/Peter Hanast, drums, is a music veteran who moved from New York to North Carolina to embrace a kinder, simpler atmosphere.

Selah Dubb's home base is Boone, North Carolina. There they create, write and record music surrounded by nature's beauty. But they also call Wrightsville Beach home, where they perform in the busier season. "North Carolina is so diverse in both terrain and culture," explains Heather. "We have been very lucky to enjoy both the mountain and beach life."  

Drawn to a variety of music throughout his life, Evangelist has been playing in bands since junior high, and was a member of a promising funk band in high school. Although the funk band caught people's attention, he always felt there was something missing in the music and his writing. "Reggae music and Rasta just seemed to become part of my path," he confesses. "The heavy polyrhythm was so much more complex to me than your average rock and roll.  The discipline of the performers and the complexity of their craft were sharp, like that of jazz and blues players." However, there was more than the rhythm that led him to the music.  In fact, he states that the music seemed to have chosen him. "The intensity of reggae's social message just rang true to my heart.  The world seems to be burning up in turmoil and reggae seems to bring a sense of healing through music."

Like other musical genres, reggae is a form of storytelling. However, with its undertone of spirituality and truth, the music separates itself from the rest. "Many people have different philosophies about what spirituality really is," reflects Evangelist.  "Rasta music is a self-taught discipline with no doctrine or philosophy.  It is about spreading the truth and positive vibes."  And Selah Dubb's songs reflect this. After taking a hiatus in the early part of the decade, they have returned with a renewed vigor. Releasing four CDs over the last few years, their message is clear.  "Songwriters are just reflecting the world around them," continues Evangelist. "My songs are about everyday life, with the hope that everyone can relate to them. I like to create interesting little stories to give the listeners a glimpse into my world, like a movie script." But he also explains that reggae music is about spreading the truth about the world around us, and soothing the soul at the same time. It is full of spirituality, and spreads positive sensations to audiences throughout each show. "The aim of my writing is to raise your spirit consciousness, wake you up, and refresh your soul. Reggae music is like musical yoga; it balances the positive through lyric, rhythm and vibration. It is what we Rastas call 'word-sound-power'. You can feel it move people throughout the show."