PREVIEW: The Wailers | The Beacham, Orlando, FL | Wednesday, December 14, 2016

by • December 8, 2016

Want to see the best reggae party in town? Legendary reggae outfit The Wailers bring their current tour to The Beacham on December 14 for what will be an awesome Reggae Wednesday.

The Jamaican reggae outfit hailing from Kingston are most famous for their work with the one and only Bob Marley. They have continued to keep Bob’s spirit alive and spread messages of love and solidarity since 1981. The current lineup consists of Aston Barrett (Bass), Aston Barrett Jr. (Drums), Joshua Barrett (Lead Vocals & Guitar), Julian Junior Marvin (Lead Guitar & Vocals), Donald Kinsey (Lead Guitar & Vocals), Shema McGregor (Vocals & Harmony), Owen “Dreadie” Reid (Rhythm Guitar & Bass), and Javaughn Bond (Keyboards & Vocals). 

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The legendary Wailers band is carrying its revolutionary sound and message to faithful fans around the world. Steered by famed bassist and founder Aston “Familyman” Barrett, and joined in solidarity with original Wailers Junior Marvin and Donald Kinsey, The Wailers are making musical history! The team that created, recorded, and performed Reggae music for all generations, will have you skanking in the aisle with your favorite songs from Exodus, Kaya, Legend, Rastaman Vibration, to today’s new music! From Familyman’s signature booming bass to Junior and Donald’s electrifying rock/blues guitar licks and leads, the sound, the power, the heartbeat of Reggae music will have you calling out for more!

The Wailers promise to not only deliver music and talent perfected over more than 40 years, but happily introduces fans to a new generation of talent that have ties to the Bob Marley & The Wailers legacy. Drummer Aston Barrett Jr., Familyman’s multi-talented son and nephew of Wailers co-founder and pioneering drummer Carlton “Carly” Barrett, is also the band’s musical director. Aston Jr. plays multiple instruments, but when the young Barrett sits down to wail on the drums, it’s strictly his Uncle Carly’s influence you hear. “Only he can play his uncle,” Familyman says proudly, “he is the closest to his uncle.”

From 1973 to 1980, Bob Marley & The Wailers recorded, toured, and performed before millions of fans in numerous countries. Their mission now is to “keep The Wailers together,” just as Bob requested when he told Fams and Junior, “By doing that you keep me alive through the music.”

I was fortunate enough to be on board Jam Cruise in January 2014 and was witness to The Wailers playing on the pool deck of the cruise ship as we set sail after a day in Jamaica. Check out the one video of their set I managed to stop dancing to in order to capture a snapshot of the beautiful experience they were creating.

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Also, get to the show early and check out the opening act, Orlando’s own reggae/dancehall/hip-hop act, I-Resolution.

The Wailers Beacham Preview by Richie Williams


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