Matisyahu, Trevor Hall
Last night was full of fun, great music and a great vibe as we went to see reggae/hip-hop sensation Matisyahu and Trevor Hall perfom. We were one of the first 400 people into the historic Paramount Theatre in downtown Denver and were thus allowed into the front pit area which was a big treat. We literally ended up on the front row just to the right of the stage with a perfect view of Matisyahu and Trevor Hall.
Trevor came out to open and warm up the crowd but he quickly established himself as an artist who nearly took over the show. He and his band have a unique and intoxicating sound. Think Dave Mathews blended with some Bob Marley, some hip-hop that rises beautifully with mystical spirituality based lyrics. I was also very impressed with his Rastafarian djembe drumer as well. His deep, heartfelt African beats brought me back home to Africa and wrapped around my heart like the warm smiles, respect and sincere love of my brothers and sisters from the Motherland. Later during the Matisyahu set he came out onto the floor right behind me to listen and groove to the music. I turned around and told him how much I respected and got into his drumming and he smiled and thanked me whole-heartedly. I was also able to get his autograph after the show (along with Trevor's) when he was chillin' in the lobby.
I digress, however, and I return to the time-table to talk about Matisyahu's set. On with the show after all!! Matisyahu took the stage like a roaring lion and pumped out a blistering 2 and a half our set. He had the crowd hoppin' in the palm of his capable hands as he weaved his blistering lyrics with some heavy beats and bass. I grooved my ass off and allowed myself to be caught up in the hurricane. We had such a great view of the stage and view of Matisyahu himself. At one point he was chillin' on our side of the stage listening to a guest rapper when he caught my eye and I quickly flashed him the peace sign and he flashed it right back with a calm, loving and respectful smile. I was honored deeply. All in all it was one of the best shows I've seen. It was very intimate yet powerful and commanded respect. We left the show with a t-shirt and huge smiles and we didn't even drink any beer! :)
Trevor came out to open and warm up the crowd but he quickly established himself as an artist who nearly took over the show. He and his band have a unique and intoxicating sound. Think Dave Mathews blended with some Bob Marley, some hip-hop that rises beautifully with mystical spirituality based lyrics. I was also very impressed with his Rastafarian djembe drumer as well. His deep, heartfelt African beats brought me back home to Africa and wrapped around my heart like the warm smiles, respect and sincere love of my brothers and sisters from the Motherland. Later during the Matisyahu set he came out onto the floor right behind me to listen and groove to the music. I turned around and told him how much I respected and got into his drumming and he smiled and thanked me whole-heartedly. I was also able to get his autograph after the show (along with Trevor's) when he was chillin' in the lobby.
I digress, however, and I return to the time-table to talk about Matisyahu's set. On with the show after all!! Matisyahu took the stage like a roaring lion and pumped out a blistering 2 and a half our set. He had the crowd hoppin' in the palm of his capable hands as he weaved his blistering lyrics with some heavy beats and bass. I grooved my ass off and allowed myself to be caught up in the hurricane. We had such a great view of the stage and view of Matisyahu himself. At one point he was chillin' on our side of the stage listening to a guest rapper when he caught my eye and I quickly flashed him the peace sign and he flashed it right back with a calm, loving and respectful smile. I was honored deeply. All in all it was one of the best shows I've seen. It was very intimate yet powerful and commanded respect. We left the show with a t-shirt and huge smiles and we didn't even drink any beer! :)
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