Marley hits 78 revolutions

Apologies in advance for the fact that, by the time you finish reading this, you are almost guaranteed to have a Bob Marley song stuck in your head, probably for the rest of the day.

The songs written by 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. 

To help celebrate the 78th birthday of this musical legend, reggae band JaSkaMon will perform some of Marley’s biggest hits at the Pines Dine this Saturday, Feb. 4.

A Northwest-based seven-piece act led by singer Barry Klusman, JaSkaMon 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 20 Marley tunes including “One Love,” “Them Belly Full,” “Get Up, Stand Up” and “War.”

"In these times of strife, Bob's uplifting message has more meaning than ever," Klusman said.

The event, which also includes Marley-related trivia with prizes, runs from 7 to 10 pm and open to all ages until 9 pm. Tickets are $10, available at the ZuhG Life Surf Shop, 3219 SE Hwy. 101 in Lincoln City or at the door the night of the event. The Pines Dine is located at 5040 SE Hwy. 101. For more information, call 541-418-2196.