World class reggae returns to Durango with The Wailers
Mike Love to open the Jan. 9 show at the Community Concert Hall
Durango, CO– Reggae returns to the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College as legendary group, The Wailers, takes the stage Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016. Special guest Mike Love will open the show at 7 p.m.
Often considered the greatest living advocates of Jamaica’s reggae tradition, The Wailers were originally formed in 1969 when the late reggae icon Bob Marley, with Bunny Wailer and Peter Tosh, recruited the Barrett brothers – bassist Aston and drummer Carly – to record what would become a variety of legendary records. Inspired by Rastafarian beliefs and an ambition to reach an international audience, these musicians pioneered roots rock reggae.
Today the band’s anchor is Aston “Family Man” Barrett, who in addition to being Marley’s most trusted lieutenant, played on countless other classic reggae hits throughout the seventies. The authenticity he brings to the Wailers’ sound is considered indisputable.
The Wailers’ current line-up includes Barrett’s young son, Aston Barrett Jr., a multi-instrumentalist who plays bass, drums and organ. Regularly on drums is Anthony “Benbow” Creary, who recorded and toured with the band in the early years. Lead singers are Dwayne Anglin (known as Danglin) and Joshua David Barrett, with lead and rhythm guitar and backing vocals by Audley “Chizzy” Chisholm. Cegee Victory is also on backing vocals with Chaka Taylor on keyboards.
View The Wailers performing live at the Boomtown Fair at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nx8LYGtQdDs.
Opening the show for The Wailers is Mike Love, considered one of reggae music’s rising stars. Born and raised in Oahu, Hawaii to a musical family that spans generations, Love brings a multitude of influence to his work, tied together by the goal of making the world a better place. Love fuses the simple rhythms of classic reggae with his early influences of rock and classical music, resulting in a wholly unique style.
View a variety of Mike Love videos at http://www.mikelovemusic.com/videos.
Tickets for The Wailers, with special guest Mike Love – $38-$47 – are available by calling 970.247.7657, on the web atwww.durangoconcerts.com, or visit the ticket office inside the Welcome Center at 8th St. and Main Ave. in Downtown Durango. Ticket Office hours are Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., and Saturdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. On show days, the box office at the Concert Hall will be open one hour prior to curtain. All sales final.
The Community Concert Hall is a not-for-profit, multi-use performance venue located on the campus of Fort Lewis College. Its ability to bring a diverse spectrum of shows to Southwest Colorado is made possible through a partnership with the college, a state-supported, independent institution of higher education, and through financial and in-kind contributions from generous members of the community.
