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Reggae On The Rocks – August 25th – Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Estimated read time 9 min read

This year was the 25th Anniversary of Reggae on the Rocks, and the enthusiastic crowd was a mass of colors, smoke and smiles. There aren’t many opportunities for Reggae fans to gather here in Colorado, but man, did they come out of the woodwork for this one! Jamaican colors were worn by those not from Jamaica, and brightly colored shirts, knit caps and guerilla bush fighter fatigues worn by those who were. Reggae is revolutionary music, a music that talks of pain as well as joy, a music that is also a form of prayer. Reggae is spiritual music.

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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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SOJA – February 25th – The Ogden Theatre

Estimated read time 4 min read

SOJA arrived in Denver on Saturday night with a film crew in tow and ready to party as they filmed their first ever live DVD at The Ogden. With a great set list and sound, and a room full of attractive, smiling Denverites in constant motion, the video should be a thing of beauty. Warming up the crowd for the main event were Anuhea, The Movement, and Colorado’s own DubSkin. The night was packed full of a high energy blend of reggae, roots, rock, and hip-hop that had everyone in attendance dancing the night away.