The Wailers

All Ages/LicensedThe Wailers, whom we have been working with for over 16 years and that headlined Victoria Ska re excited to offer this family concert to Vancouver Island and beyond. For this show The Wailers will be featuring the 30th anniversary of their acclaimed compilation album, Natural Mystic: The Legend Lives On. Following the success of their 2024 tour which honored Bob Marleys legendary album Legend, The Wailers are set to bring the entirety of Natural Mystic to life on stage, offering fans a unique and immersive experience. Anticipate a full live rendition of Natural Mystic: The Legend Lives On, bringing its classic tracks to life on stage, alongside other classics and select tracks from the Grammy-nominated Evolution. This show promises a unique blend of nostalgia and contemporary reggae rhythms, making this show an unforgettable experience. Joining The Wailers for this unforgettable show is Caleb Hart re a reggae fan from Western Canada you will have probably heard of Caleb Hart. Born in Trinidad and Tobago, but now settled in Victoria, Caleb is a musician and arts administrator singing lead vocals in his band Caleb Hart s vast musical connections he will be featuring some of the most talented and entertaining up and coming BC artists on this show. The part of his band include Nostic who is a Canadian/Peruvian MC and creator. Nostic shifts between Spanish and English effortlessly combining his raps with beatboxing and singing. Janelle Reid who is one of BCs most talented reggae and soul singers is another Friend of Caleb Harts special ensemble. Janelle Reid was also born in Trinidad and Tobago and now makes Vancouver her home. In an article written by Steve Newton of Ear of the Newt in 2021 she explained I learned to sing before I spoke so technically, Ive always been singing. I wasnt much of a talker as a baby, really, but I sang, and so singing was my way of talking. Janelle sings with Vancouvers Mad Riddim and makes guest appearances with other bands while juggling her solo career. Rounding out the Friends is Sofa Lenne, a soulful singer-songwriter from Guadalajara, Mexico now based on Vancouver Island. Shell be performing with El Slow Mo - a dynamic bilingual rapper from Mexico and Daniel Sar - a Colombian multi-instrumentalist. Together they are The Trippycals and were happy to have them debut at this show!