Last Friday night Lawrence was in for a very special treat, as the original Wailers, Bob Marley's band, played at the Granada. A mob of adoring reggae fans packed the venue from the foot of the stage to the back of the balcony. The Wailers played classic hits everyone loves as well as newer pieces the band has written recently, delivering a flawless set.
Folks from all walks of life, young and old from Lawrence and all around were glad to pay only $20, when the Wailers often go for as much as $35 in other cities. The Granada was a great venue for this show because it accommodated a big crowd while still letting the band's sound rock your world. It was so loud that people standing in the walled-off entrance lobby could completely enjoy the music while getting a drink.
The Wailers band members have changed since the days of Bob Marley, but they still have a fiercely passionate, talented lineup of musicians that keeps the fantastic reggae sound that made the band famous. With great vocals, lead and rhythm guitars, bass, two guys with keys, and a manic drummer, the range of sound, harmonies and intricate combination of beats made the songs flow seamlessly.
Anyone who missed the show needs to make sure they catch the Wailers, the next chance they get.
This show kicked off the weekend just right before another great event for fun-lovers came on Saturday night.
The Big Lebowski was played at Liberty Hall on Saturday night for $5. There were also White Russians on sale for true fans who liked to drink along with The Dude. The show was surprisingly popular and the large venue filled up. Some folks were more into the movie than others, some a little too into it.
This cult-classic film has spawned Big Lebowski Festivals, and movie parties all around the country, with no sign of stopping. Everyone should see this movie and if you have the chance, watch it with friends. It might technically be a movie, but The Big Lebowski is more like a party favor than a film.
Now For Previews:
Tomorrow night, Wednesday, Mouth will be playing with Zoogma, and Papadosio at 9 p.m. at the Bottleneck. Zoogma caught this writer's attention when they played at Wakarusa. Mouth is one of the best funk bands in Lawrence, consistently putting on fun shows that turn out to be the hippest parties around.
If you don't get enough funk tomorrow night, Thursday, Fuzz Nasty will be filling the Jazzhaus with soulful dance-tunes at 10 p.m. for $4.
Stay tuned for more reviews and previews! And stay classy, Lawrence.
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