Reggae bands do not grow on trees, though I won’t knock you
for thinking that. Take tonight’s show at Neitzsche’s, for example. Spiritual
Rez, a nationally touring reggae band, bring their “chill island grooves” to
Buffalo this evening. And where do these “chill island grooves” come from?
Boston fucking Massachusetts. I wasn’t aware that Boston produced anything
other than beer-muscled Irish rock, so tonight’s show will be a pleasant,
laid-back night as well as a learning experience.
Listen. I know it’s easy to love reggae, and I know it’s
just as easy to hate it. It all sounds the same. Yada, yada, yada. If you
really think that, you’re not listening. While it’s a genre that is kind of
contained and kind of limited in terms of experimentation, a good reggae band
will stick to a basic formula and interpret it in an interesting way. Spiritual
Rez’s newest single, “Agapoula Mou,” begins as a classic dub, and ascends to an
all-out party as the brass and steel drums kick in. It’s a highly-enjoyable
blend of SoCal and Caribbean styles, and it should sound even better bouncing
of the walls tonight at Neitzsche’s.
Doors are at 9pm, and tickets are $10.
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