Reggae Sunday at SurfSide: John Brown's Body

John Brown's Body
Future Roots Reggae
Reggae Sunday at SurfSide!
w/ Van Gordon Martin Band
+ DJ Host Green Lion Crew
Sunday, June 25 | 5PM
 

Doors  3PM  |  Reggae DJ  5PM  |  Live Bands 6PM

General Admission/Standing Room Only - $15
Day of Show - $20 CASH only at the door

This event is for 21+ ONLY after 6PM
RAIN OR SHINE - No Refunds
Reggae Sunday takes place on SurfSide Deck
 

About John Brown's Body

Together for two decades and hailed as "Future roots, reggae, and dub with an intricately balanced weaving of vocals, percussion, keyboard, bass, guitar, and stunning 3-piece horn section that ties it all together" (WRUV), John Brown’s Body (JBB) is building "a legacy that has inspired and carved a path for the now thriving contemporary American reggae scene" (Rudeboy Reggae).  Formed in Ithaca, New York, in the mid 1990s, at a time when there wasn’t yet a far-reaching U.S. reggae scene, JBB was one of a small handful of U.S. reggae bands that began touring nationally. Since then, JBB has played an important role in helping define distinctly "American reggae." JBB’s music is steeped in traditional vibes, but unapologetically incorporates elements from other genres. While most American reggae bands tackled typical reggae themes (such as religion and marijuana), JBB acted more like an indie band, writing songs that used the vocabulary of reggae to express their own experiences. Their unique approach resonated with the masses. The group’s 2008 full-length record, Amplify, hit #1 on the Billboard Reggae Chart, 2012’s JBB In Dub EP reached #1 on iTunes’ Reggae Chart, and in 2013 Kings And Queens topped both Billboard and iTunes Reggae Charts at #1. Today, JBB’s signature style has become the norm for U.S. reggae bands - and many in the genre admittedly point to John Brown’s Body as a key influence. Their eleventh studio release, Fireflies, was released September 9th 2016 on Easy Star Records and debuted at #1 on the Billboard Reggae charts.