Jamaica plan for Saturday night yet?
Iron Prophecy
Reggae bands JaSkaMon and Iron Prophecy will pay tribute to music legend Bob Marley on what would have been his 79th birthday this Saturday, Feb. 3, with a performance at The Beach Club in Lincoln City.
Marley, who died in 1981, increased the visibility of Jamaican music worldwide. The album “Legend,” by Bob Marley and the Wailers, remains the best-selling reggae album of all time.
JaSkaMon, a Northwest-based seven-piece act led by singer Barry Klusman, is known for unique combinations of American pop blended with Caribbean beats. Though the band has many original tunes and has produced eight albums since joining together in 2013, this memorial concert will feature a selection of 11 Marley tunes including “One Love,” “No More Trouble” and “Is This Love."
"In these times of strife, Bob's uplifting message has more meaning than ever," Klusman said.
Born from all walks of life, the members of Iron Prophecy are on a mission to spread the love of reggae music back outward to the world. The group brings a roots reggae vibe to the stage, seeded with a deep lyrical message about love and unity. Headed up by frontman and guitarist Ras Reggae, the band features backing vocals and keys from The Bubble Queen, Angelikeys. James and Ed hold down the horn section on sax and trombone while Mad Chad and Iric sit deep in the pocket on bass and drums.
Iron Prophecy has provided support for national and international touring acts including UB40, Alborosie, Marlon Asher, Prezident Brown and Through the Roots. The group has played at the Northwest World Reggae Festival, World Citizen Reggae Festival and the Oregon Country Fair.
Some of the Marley tunes performed by Iron Prophecy will be “Stir It Up.” “Three Little Birds,” and “I Shot the Sheriff.”
Saturday’s event, sponsored by Smooth Roots cannabis dispensary, runs from 7 to 11 pm, with doors opening at 6 pm. In honor of the event, The Beach Club will be serving a Jamaican Jerk chicken entrée and imported Red Stripe beer from Jamaica. Tickets, $10, are available at the door or in advance from The Beach Club, located at 2020 NE 22nd Street, Lincoln City.