If you were looking for a who's who of new reggae you should have been at SLO Brew on nov 20th! I could say tribal seeds, the deep reggae band out of san diego, was headlining and that would be enough to make it a show worth attending! Since 2005 Tribal seeds have been releasing reggae hits on an independent label and each year their notoriety rises! The 'older stuff' is solid reggae with a predictable beat and lyrics that are heavily 'chill', which is great but the new music (everything from soundwave to their unrecorded songs that we all hope will be on a new up coming album) has additional complexity not only in the instruments but in the thoughtfulness of the lyrics without losing that mellowing vibe.
I know most of you would go to a tribal seeds concert but toss in Pacific Dub as a supporting band!!! well now you are covering the reggae spectrum. Pacific dub is more reggae rock with a heavier guitar influence and stronger bass line. They manage to keep an upbeat fun feel but have a sound that is more 'accessible' by those who appreciate a little more rock and hip-hop in their reggae.
What was most surprising to me was the opening band Hirie. I had not heard of this group and they blew me away! Smooth soulful and energetic. The combination of strong rhythm with lyrics that portray a joyfulness in life make this an act not to miss. If I had a crystal ball to see the future in I am sure I would see Hirie as a headlining reggae band that people travel hundreds of miles to see.
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