Berkeley, CA ~ The UC Theatre, Taube Family Music Hall Presents KATCHAFIRE on FRIDAY, JULY 19, 2024. Also performing Jordan T and BAYONICS. The Deejays for the evening are and Irie Dole (Jah Warrior Shelter Hi Fi), Emcee Elijah (Nice Up Radio). The doors are at: 7:00pm and showtime is 8:00pm. This is an all ages venue.
Advanced General Admission Tickets are $37.50
KATCHAFIRE
Katchafire are performing for an all-ages island-inspired reggae dance party on Friday, July 10 at UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall in Berkeley. Opening acts are plus Jordan T, also Bayonics. The evenings deejays are Irie Dole (Jah Warrior Shelter Hi Fi), Emcee Elijah (Nice Up Radio).
Hailing from New Zealand, KATCHAFIRE have crafted a universal vibe within their music building off the foundations of classic roots reggae, R’n’B, funk and modern dancehall whilst fusing it together with catchy pop, infectious grooves and uplifting vibes.
With six successful albums, multiple awards, platinum sales, hit singles, and a massive fanbase selling out shows around the world, 2024 sees KATCHAFIRE continue to expand and tour across the globe again.
The all-Maori band bring their pure classic sound to music lovers worldwide. They deliver one of the most authentic Reggae shows around today. Their popularity and critical acclaim seeing them on line-ups with just about every reggae artist worldwide.
JORDAN T
Jordan T is a talented, and highly acclaimed, reggae artist. He has built an extensive international following, with over 50k monthly listeners on Spotify alone. With a successful touring career, Jordan T has performed at renowned music festivals across the globe. These include the Riddu Riddu Festival in Norway, the SummerJam in Germany, and the California Roots Festival in the US, among others.
He has also shared the stage with many notable musicians, including Fiji, Katchafire, Jimmy Cliff, and Damien Marley, to name a few. Formerly he was the lead guitarist /vocalist of the Hawaiian band Maoli. Jordan T has also toured the world as the lead guitarist/vocalist with the international reggae band, Katchafire. His music is widely popular on radio stations in Hawaii, Guam, Tahiti, and Japan. He has released several successful singles, including “Sunset Tonight,” “Closer to You,” and “Find Ya Riddim,” which features Jemere Morgan.
To produce his independent debut album, “Bridges with the Vibes,” Jordan T and his fanbase raised $30,000 through a successful crowdfunding campaign. In 2017, he used the opportunity to give back to the community by partnering with Habitat for Humanity in Nicaragua to build housing for those in need. Jordan T has been praised for his energetic live performances and artistic integrity, with Bassist Phil Chen describing him as the “next reggae SUPER STAR.” R&B legend Al B Sure described Jordan T as a “gumbo mix of AXL Rose / Nesta ‘Robert’ Marley & possibly born in a pew in the back of a Baptist Church in Alabama on a White Sandy Beach in Hawaii.”
BAYONICS
Born in the San Francisco Mission District, for the past two decades Bayonics has mixed Reggae and Latin music to create a style as unique as the city they call home. Melding together genres, they carry on the tradition of legendary Bay Area groups such as Santana and Sly & The Family Stone, groups that transcend genre and move people literally and figuratively.
General Admission: $37.50 *
General Admission Standing Room with Limited Seating
VIP Table ORCH 3: $360.00 *
Includes 4 GA tickets
VIP Table ORCH 2: $460.00 *
Includes 4 GA tickets
The UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall 2036 University Avenue downtown Berkeley, CA
is easily accessible by all modes of transportation including BART, bus, bikes, and car. Parking is available at the Center Street Garage – Golden Bear Parking Lot
For more info visit www.theuctheatre.org/
