Matisyahu concert @ The Congress Theater

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On July 14, Matisyahu with special guests, Toots and the Maytals as well as Lukas Nelson and the Promise of the Real to the Congress Theater. Hassidic reggae beatboxing musician, one of the forefathers of reggae, and rocking son of Willie Nelson coming together for a night to remember. Consciousnesses will expand.


Thu, July 14, 2011 7:00 PM (Doors: 7:00 PM)
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Matisyahu, Toots and the Maytals, Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real
w/ lobby selectors Papa G, Slacky J and Zebo

Congress Theater Chicago, IL
Ages-17+

Matisyahu
As the guitar solo of “King Without a Crown” begins, Matisyahu takes off his black, wide-brimmed hat and turns to the crowd with an ecstatic grin. He knows where he is going, they know what is coming. Taking a few steps, he leaps, twists midair holding onto his yarmulke, and is caught by raised hands. The crowd then passes forward and tosses him back onstage. This moment — backed with a heavy reggae beat and blistering guitar, preceded by soulful singing, hip hop struts, and lyrics rich with spiritual references — is a succinct expression of Matisyahu. With abandon, he has hurled all his contradictory elements into the crowd. Each record has made clear he is on a spiritual and artistic journey of discovery. He hopes his audience will be entertained, engaged, and enriched. So far, they have gladly tagged along as he searches. For audience and performer, the leap is thrilling and rewarding game of trust. In 2007, Esquire magazine gave Matisyahu an Esky Award, Most Lovable Oddball. He acknowledged the accuracy and graciously accepted. The strength of music, writing, and clear voice has outlasted the initial novelty of his contradictions. He remains a uniquely engaging artist.

In preparation for his third studio album Light, he took a year off touring, went to Jerusalem for the high holiday, worked with teacher Ephraim Rosenstein, and put his learning of the Torah into 16 songs. He worked with Ooah of Glitch Mob, Trevor Hall, and his longtime guitarist Aaron Dugan. In Jamaica, he wrote a song with singer Jah Don. Fishbone and the legendary rhythm section Sly and Robbie play on songs. In the album, he broadens his styles he employs but appearing with Toots makes clear, he’s staying in touch with his rocksteady.

King Without a Crown, Live at Stubbs, 2005
Darkness Into Light, Spinner Acoustic Festival of Light 2010