Vancouver
The Wailers
Saturday, February 23, 2013 (8:00 PM - 2:00 AM) | 
Commodore Ballroom 868 Granville Street Vancouver BC (Downtown)
The Georgia Straight And The Shore 104.3 Presents
The Wailers
The Wailers
with Special Guest
Shane Philip
February 23, 2013
Commodore Ballroom
868 Granville Street
Doors 8:00 Pm!
Admission $27.50 + S/C!
See the Wailers live on February 23, 2013 at the Commodore Ballroom 868 Granville Street.
Tickets available at ticketmaster.ca
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The Wailers
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Together with Bob Marley, the Wailers have sold in excess of 250 million albums worldwide. In England alone, they’ve notched up over twenty chart hits, including seven Top 10 entries. Outside of their groundbreaking work with Marley, the Wailers have also played or performed with international acts like Sting, the Fugees, Stevie Wonder, Carlos Santana, and Alpha Blondy, as well as reggae legends such asPeter Tosh, Bunny Wailer, and Burning Spear. Their nucleus formed in 1969, when Bob Marley, Bunny Wailer, and Peter Tosh recruited the Barrett brothers - bassist Aston “Family Man” and drummer Carly - from Lee Perry’s Upsetters to play on hits such as Lively Up Yourself, Trenchtown Rock, Duppy Conqueror, and many more besides. Inspired by Rastafari and their ambitions of reaching an international audience, this is the line-up that pioneered roots rock reggae, and signed to Island Records in 1971.Reggae music has never stopped evolving but for millions of people from around the world it’s still defined by the songs of Bob Marley and the Wailers. It’s been their heartbeat rhythms that have inspired so much of what’s followed since, as evidenced by the enduring popularity of the “one-drop” reggae sound.
The anchor of the band 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 indisputable and yet today’s line-up combines old school know-how with lead vocals from one of Jamaica’s most exciting new singers. Koolant joined the Wailers soon after his cameo appearance in the film Made In Jamaica. A solo track, Rat Race, was getting regular airplay and things were looking up for this young Rasta artist from St.Thomas, who’d already performed at East Fest and several other major stage shows in Jamaica. As enthusiastic audiences have already discovered, Koolant brings his own personal expression to Marley’s songs, revitalizing them for young and old alike.Both songs stand comparison with the band’s finest work from the past. The Wailers have succeeded in turning a fresh page and led by their charismatic new singer, they’re ready to make history once more.
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Saturday, February 23, 2013 (8:00 PM - 2:00 AM)
Commodore Ballroom 868 Granville Street, VancouverBC (Downtown)
Map of 868 Granville Street
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