StagBus driver and reggae musician Mutti Lewis might be losing his house, but will never lose hope.
Lewis, the StagBus driver, is a reggae musician born in Jamaica.’ He currently resides in Bridgeport playing music in local bars with his eight-piece band, while also driving the StagBus part time.’ If you’ve ever been driven by him, you most likely remember his free-spirit, long dreadlocks, contagious smile and trademark statement, ‘It’s all good,’ that you will hear when you step off the bus.
Mutti has written three studio albums that have received local radio airtime, along with being featured in many places all over Connecticut, including a Barack Obama rally a few weeks before the election.’
But Lewis’s latest project is trying to be something more than just a musical CD; he is trying to fight poverty.
His new CD, ‘A Loaf of Bread,’ will donate 50 percent of all proceeds to global foundations to help fight worldwide poverty, while the other 50 percent will go to helping Lewis and his family keep his home, which he may lose soon due to foreclosure.’
‘I’m not the only one losing my home, man millions of Americans face this everyday,’ Lewis said.
Lewis is quick to say how much the Fairfield students have helped shape his new album lyrically and conceptually.’ He said that while driving the bus, he always tries to interact with the students, because he sees so much potential in all of them.
‘ ‘Talking with college students inspires me and hopefully I inspire them as well.’ They make my day and I have great philosophical discussions about life.’ It helps so much with some of my lyrics,’ he said.
Lewis is known on campus by many, and his outgoing personality and fun spirit he expresses while driving students around campus have made him one of the most beloved StagBus drivers.’
Ben Geller ’10 said, ‘I’ve been driven by him a couple of times and have always seen him talking to students on the bus, having these real in-depth discussions. He is the nicest guy and always seems friendly and happy.’
Lewis, although facing a possible devastating situation, is trying to keep his hope. Despite his unfortunate situation, he said he believes in the power of the human race working together, and hopes to speak to everyone in trouble on his new album.’
Lewis said that besides students serving as inspiration for his music, Fairfield University may provide more for his musical career as he plans a musical tour.
‘I’m talking to some staff, man, about the possibility of starting the tour here.’ I’d love to play here, and I see no better place to start my tour,’ Lewis said.
When Lewis was asked why he wrote the album, he responded: ‘The message of the music is totally timely it’s for the moment, it’s all about helping one another.’ We’re going through a devastating time right now, and lyrically this album is about dealing with and accepting the moment.’
If you would like to learn more about Mutti and his music, his Web site is www.MuttiLewis.com. Lewis is also available on iTunes, and a few videos are posted of the musician on YouTube.’
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