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Matisyahu – The Wakarusa Interview

Estimated read time 7 min read

One challenge that comes from working a festival like Wakarusa is that you have to make sacrifices in order to meet obligations. Missing a good portion of SOJA, and Slightly Stoopid’s second set of the weekend, was well worth getting the opportunity to sit down with Matisyahu. This one-of-a-kind vocalist and songwriter took some time with Listen Up Denver! to talk about his upcoming album Spark Seeker, and to share his favorite Wakarusa memory.

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Wakarusa – Mulberry Mountain, AR – Part 2

Estimated read time 13 min read

It’s time for Part Two of the wonderful and wacky world of Wakarusa! Days three and four of the festival featured music from everyone from Matisyahu to Big Gigantic and while there were several massive thunderstorms, they didn’t dampen the enthusiasm of the crowd or our team of reviewers and photographers. Saturday morning kicked-off with a potluck breakfast and by the time Sunday evening’s epic rainstorm rolled around our team was already planning for next year!

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Matisyahu – December 17th – The Ogden Theatre

Estimated read time 5 min read

When Matisyahu took the stage on Saturday at The Ogden, the diversity of his vocal range could only be matched by the diversity of the crowd. Fans young, old, black, white, clean shaven, dreaded, and everything in between seemed to be in the same breathless awe throughout the Reggae stars mesmerizing performance as his new backing band, Dub Trio, breathed new life into classic songs like “Darkness Into Light” and “Youth” with their powerful wall of sound.