Annual Bob Marley Tribute

Groundation

When
Thu Feb 2, 2012
Where
The New Parish
Time
Doors: 8:00 pm / Show: 9:00 pm
Cost
$25 - $30
Tags
Music, Reggae/Dub Music

Description

There are few today who are not familiar with the ubiquitous music of Robert Nesta Marley. So who better to help celebrate and share his revolutionary work with new generations of fans than the biggest, most respected American Reggae band touring the world today? And with all that is happening in these times–from the uprisings in the Middle East, Africa and Europe, on over to the Occupy Protest Movements dotting the map across numerous cities here at home––what better time than now...

In just the last few years, Groundation's following and influence has begun to spread significantly, now reaching to all corners of the globe. Truly leading a movement of music, centered on the tenets of social justice and equality for all that are the hallmarks of Roots Reggae, the band in the last 12 months alone have played to tens of thousands of fans everywhere from Auckland, New Zealand to Casablanca, Morocco;from Athens, Greece to New York City, and all points in between.

It is no wonder then that Groundation's singular blend of Improvisation-based Jazz/Fusion, live transcendental Dub and thunderous one-drop Reggae has become the soundtrack of a generation of people across the world who are committed to living their lives in a better way––a more conscious and balanced lifestyle, with music as the chosen weapon of social change.

In 2011, Groundation took their annual Bob Marley Tribute Tour to Europe for the first time, where their unique take on the King of Reggae's timeless songs was received with overwhelmingly positive reviews. To put it simply––no one plays Reggae music the way Groundation plays Reggae music and the same can be
said for their singular take on Marley's distinctive melodies.

To be sure, this is not mere mimicry built for frat-boy-style sing-alongs. Groundation plumbs the depths of Marley's deep, under-utilized catalog to present a collection of songs and an overall concert experience that will challenge and enthrall everyone from the most hardened Reggae aficionado to the first-time initiate. Once again, the realities described in such Marley songs as "Burnin' & Lootin,'" "Guiltiness," "Rat Race" and "Ambush in the Night" are splashed across front pages everywhere. You've heard Bob Marley before, but never like this. This show is simply not to be missed.

More Info

Link
http://www.thenewparish.com/
Call
(415) 800-8782
Call
415.371.1631 (Box Office)
Email
Contact Form (account required)

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Location

  1. The New Parish
    579 18th Street, Oakland, CA