10-18-2025, 01:10 AM
Tix were oroginally going for $100+ but this week they released ‘all in’ tix for $35. I couldn’t find an accomplice so it was a solo flight. And the ‘all in’ implied that parking was included, but it wasn’t - which nearly doubled the price - couldn’t donated to Mo Bay otters & got a retro T instead. I got there at 7:30 but it took forever to get in and Spear started on time, so I missed the opening songs. I hadn’t been to the winery since it remodeled and they changed everything. I was completely disorientated. Got up to the nosebleed seats. Spear was solid but not nearly as good as the last time I saw him from under the stage at SNWMF. He’s slowing down, not nearly as stony as before, more of a roots carousel ride. Good but underwhelming, but my opinion may be tainted from my rough entrance.
Met some friends at the break, including someone i hadnt seen since the pandemic. It was an odd crowd - way too clean, lots of sharp suburban fashion, too lululemon for my tastes. Such is reggae in Toga at $100+ a seat. Snuck down to an excellent seat right behind soundboard, my fav spot to see any show because it’s got the best sound mix. Befriended some gals next to me who were smoking these flavored spliffs - tobacco wrapped traditionally but with fruitiness added.
I’ve seen Spear countless times. I’ve seen Ziggy many times too, not countless, I just don’t remember the exact number of times. I saw him at the winery back when RM worked there. I had a private interview with him in Half Moon Bay when he was promoting that doc on his dad. We had just shy of an hour talking about his work, his dad, and Kung Fu. He autographed a CD of Family Time which I gave to Tara - that was one of her first reggae albums - reggae for kids.
This was the best performance from Ziggy I have ever seen. His band is so tight. 2 guitars, 2 keys, 2 backup singers that dance and rap, drums, bongos, and the almighty bass. They had a huge sharp sound, running through Ziggy’s biggest hits, his most rebellious songs (which all hit home in these dark times), and his dad’s anthems. Get up Stand up got everyone up and dancing. His music is so joyful and positive. Sometimes reggae can be like going to church for me, moving me to irie tears. Preach on Ziggy. Selah!
It was a long line to get out but I was grateful for the line of cars coming off the mountain because that is such a tortuous road.
Met some friends at the break, including someone i hadnt seen since the pandemic. It was an odd crowd - way too clean, lots of sharp suburban fashion, too lululemon for my tastes. Such is reggae in Toga at $100+ a seat. Snuck down to an excellent seat right behind soundboard, my fav spot to see any show because it’s got the best sound mix. Befriended some gals next to me who were smoking these flavored spliffs - tobacco wrapped traditionally but with fruitiness added.
I’ve seen Spear countless times. I’ve seen Ziggy many times too, not countless, I just don’t remember the exact number of times. I saw him at the winery back when RM worked there. I had a private interview with him in Half Moon Bay when he was promoting that doc on his dad. We had just shy of an hour talking about his work, his dad, and Kung Fu. He autographed a CD of Family Time which I gave to Tara - that was one of her first reggae albums - reggae for kids.
This was the best performance from Ziggy I have ever seen. His band is so tight. 2 guitars, 2 keys, 2 backup singers that dance and rap, drums, bongos, and the almighty bass. They had a huge sharp sound, running through Ziggy’s biggest hits, his most rebellious songs (which all hit home in these dark times), and his dad’s anthems. Get up Stand up got everyone up and dancing. His music is so joyful and positive. Sometimes reggae can be like going to church for me, moving me to irie tears. Preach on Ziggy. Selah!
It was a long line to get out but I was grateful for the line of cars coming off the mountain because that is such a tortuous road.
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