WINTER REGGAE JAM – MILLENNIUM CENTER | WINSTON-SALEM NC
WINTER REGGAE JAM THE MILLENNIUM CENTER 101 W 5TH ST | DOWNTOWN WINSTON-SALEM NCSUN JAN 158PMMLK WEEKENDPURE FIYAH SAHARADJ STRETCHLIMITED TABLES AVAILABLE AT ZIGGYS.SPACE
FALL REGGAE FEST w/ IMANI REGGAE BAND / SPIRITUAL FOUNDATION / DUB FIRE
ZIGGY’S FALL REGGAE FESTFRI OCT 14DOORS 6 / SHOW 7IMANI REGGAE BANDSPIRITUAL FOUNDATIONDUB FIRE
MATISYAHU
MATISYAHUFRI OCT 21w/ NIKO ISWhen Matisyahu first started touring to packed clubs more than eleven years ago, it was prior to the release of Live at Stubbs, the now Gold record, and prior to that record’s single “King without a Crown” reaching #1 on the alternative rock radio charts. His performances were a raw expression of his spirituality at that time and were supported by musicians who played a foundation of roots reggae augmented by the energy of a rock trio. Fans latched on quickly for a variety of reasons, but in August of 2005, just months after the release of Live at Stubbs, Matisyahu found himself on stage at the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival with the de facto leader of improvisational rock-n-roll; Phish’s front man Trey Anastasio. Many early fans of Matisyahu remember that moment clearly not because of the songs he played in front of the 80,000 person crowd, but because of his seemingly unfettered confidence (or perhaps naiveté) in helping lead Trey and his band through an improvisational display of beat boxing and lyrical gymnastics during the two songs performed. It may have been unrefined, but Matisyahu’s passion for full band improvisation was laid bare.
ZIGGY’S REGGAE SUMMER FEST
ZIGGY’S REGGAE SUMMER FESTSAHARA REGGAE BANDCRUCIAL FIRESONS OF PARADISEDOORS 530 // SHOW 630
PURE FIYAH
PURE FIYAH REGGAE BANDSAT JULY 16W/ DJ VIRGILDOORS 7 | SHOW 8FREE W/ RSVP
TREVOR HALL
TREVOR HALL – 2 OCEANS TOURw/ GONE GONE BEYONDTHU AUG 11DOORS 7 | SHOW 8Raised on an island in South Carolina, singer/songwriter Trevor Hall realized at a young age that music was more than just a passion-it was his life’s art. At sixteen, he recorded his first album. Shortly after, Hall left South Carolina for Idyllwild Arts Academy in California where he studied classical guitar and was introduced to the practices of yoga and meditation, which would greatly influence his life and his music. Hall’s music, a blend of roots and folk music with touches of electronic elements, is imbued with deep love of Eastern Mysticism. This powerful symbiosis fostered a deep connectivity with his growing fan base and Trevor quickly matured into a leader of the burgeoning conscious musical community. Along with numerous pilgrimages to India, he has sold out the historic Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado as a headliner and he also completed a series of sold-out international tours with artists such as Ziggy Marley, Jimmy Cliff, Michael Franti, John Butler Trio, Matisyahu and Brett Dennen.
STEEL PULSE
STEEL PULSEWED JULY 6DOORS 7 | SHOW 8 Bearing witness to the accelerating negativity of global affairs, UK reggae legends, Steel Pulse, emerge with musical vengeance to halt the disarray of humanity. The forthcoming album, Mass Manipulation, set for early 2019 release (Rootfire Cooperative / Wiseman Doctrine), reflects four decades of bettering mankind through music. The debut single “Stop You Coming And Come” features ancient melodies paired with catchy lyrics, transporting the mind to a period of time where secrets of an African dynasty are unmasked. As reggae revolutionaries, Steel Pulse is revered by the younger generation of artists and remains a powerhouse on stages around the globe. Through the example of Mass Manipulation, Steel Pulse demonstrates the endless possibilities that come from breaking down the walls of systemic greed, and nurturing the fellowship of mankind.
SELAH DUBB // REGGAE BRUNCH
REGGAE BRUNCH w/ SELAH DUBBDOORS 10AMSHOW 2PM
THE MOVEMENT w. THE HIP ABDUCTION & LITTLE STRANGER
THE MOVEMENTNO WORRY SUMMER TOUR SUN JULY 24w/THE HIP ABDUCTIONLITTLE STRANGERDOORS 6 / SHOW 7The Movement has been winning the hearts and minds of alternative-reggae fans since their inception in Columbia, SC in 2003. Drawing inspiration from Sublime, 311, Slightly Stoopid and John Brown’s Body, they’ve come to be known as musical shapeshifters with a foundation of heavy drum and bass. Today the band consists of founding member, lead vocalist, and guitarist Joshua Swain, bassist Jason Schmidt, drummer Gary Jackson, and keyboardist/multi-instrumentalist Matt Goodwin. Their sixth studio album, Ways Of The World, will be released on June 7, 2019, as the highly anticipated followup to 2016’s Golden.
STEPHEN MARLEY – BABYLON BY BUS TOUR
STEPHEN MARLEYW/ KABAKA PYRAMIDSUN JULY 3DOORS 630 | SHOW 730Stephen Marley is an award-winning singer, songwriter and producer. From his solo works to familycollaborations and production credits, Stephen Marley’s music has earned him eight Grammy Awards.Heis the second eldest son of reggae legend Bob Marley and Rita Marley, raised in Kingston,Jamaica.Stephen started singing professionally at 7 years old with his elder siblings Ziggy, Sharon andCedella in The Melody Makers.Stephen has garnered recognition as a solo artist for his Grammy-winning albumsMind Control(dubbed“the best Marley album in a generation” by Entertainment Weekly),Mind Control AcousticandRevelationPart I: The Root of Life, while also receiving multiple Grammys as as a producer-most notably for Damian”Jr. Gong” Marley’s massive cross-over hitWelcome To Jamrock. The second installment of StephenMarley’s Revelation album series,Revelation Part II: The Fruit of Life, was released in 2016 on the Marleyfamily’s Ghetto Youths International label.WhereasThe Root of Lifeoffered a traditional roots reggaealbum,The Fruit of Lifeemphasized the far-reaching impact Jamaican music has had on various genres–especially hip hop. Album guests included Rick Ross, Pit Bull, DJ Khaled,Busta Rhymes, Wyclef Jean,Shaggy and more. In 2018,Stephen Marleyreleased a five-track EP,One Take: Acoustic Jams,whichshowcased raw, deconstructed versions of his and his father’s original songs. He took that stripped-downset on the road, performing for thousands during three North American tours, before the pandemic hit in2020.Summer 2022 marks the triumphantreturn of Stephen’s North American “Babylon By Bus” Tour whichincludes a cavalcade of hand-picked support artists appearing at various venues across the country,including a sold-out tour kickoff at Red Rocks Amphitheater with Ziggy Marley and Ben Harper. Additionaldates will include Skip Marley, Kabaka Pyramid, Hirie and Mike Love with more to be announced.