BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.4.3//EN BEGIN:VEVENT UID:0-795@loudandlocal.me DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T223000 DTSTAMP:20260921T192422Z URL:https://loudandlocal.me/events/the-wailers-50-years-of-positive-vibrat ions-tour/ SUMMARY:The Wailers - 50 Year's of Positive Vibrations Tour DESCRIPTION:In 2026\, The Wailers celebrate 50 years of Rastaman Vibration\ , marking a defining moment in reggae history and honoring one of Bob Marl ey &\; The Wailers’ most influential albums. This special tour\, 50 Y ears of Positive Vibrations\, highlights select cuts from Rastaman Vibrati on alongside the timeless classics that continue to unite audiences across generations.\n\n \;\n\nReleased in 1976\, Rastaman Vibration was a pi votal album that carried reggae’s message of resistance\, spirituality\, and hope onto the global stage. Songs like “Positive Vibration\,” “ Roots\, Rock\, Reggae\,” and “War” remain as relevant today as ever — powerful expressions of music as both a cultural force and a call for unity.\n\n \;\n\nUnder the leadership of Aston Barrett Jr.\, son of le gendary bassist Aston “Familyman” Barrett\, The Wailers continue to ho nor their roots while carrying the music forward with purpose and authenti city. Joined by Mitchell Brunings\, whose soulful vocals and commanding st age presence have captivated audiences worldwide\, the band delivers perfo rmances that embody the enduring spirit of reggae — uplifting\, consciou s\, and deeply human.\n\n \;\n\nIn a unique crossover into film\, Asto n Barrett Jr. portrayed his father in the 2024 biopic Bob Marley: One Love \, directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green and starring Kingsley Ben-Adir. His p ortrayal added rare authenticity\, grounded in lived experience and a deep personal connection to the legacy.\n\n \;\n\nAlongside honoring the p ast\, The Wailers remain firmly rooted in the present. Their recent albums One World and Evolution — both Grammy-nominated — reaffirm the band ’s creative vitality. Evolution\, produced by Grammy Award-winner Emilio Estefan Jr. on Crescent Moon Records\, blends classic roots reggae with c ontemporary global influences\, with songs like “Love Should Be Free” resonating worldwide for their positive and socially conscious message.\n\ n \;\n\nAudiences can expect a soul-stirring setlist that weaves toget her the revolutionary spirit of Rastaman Vibration\, the band’s classic anthems\, and select modern highlights — all delivered with the same aut henticity\, musicianship\, and heart that made The Wailers a cornerstone o f global music.\n\n \;\n50 Years of Positive Vibrations is more than a tour — it’s a celebration of music with meaning\, a living connection between reggae’s golden era and its continuing power to inspire unity\, resilience\, and hope.\nOpening up for The Wailers is Maine's own Catcha Vibe featuring Fitzie Niceness. LOCATION:Portland House of Music\, 25 Temple Street \, Portland\, MAINE\, 0 4101\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=25 Temple Street \, Portlan d\, MAINE\, 04101\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Portland Hous e of Music:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York X-LIC-LOCATION:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20260308T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR