SATURDAY 1 | What Vibratone lack in geographical legitimacy they more than make up for with enthusiasm. Between them, Ben and Leonard (guitar), Julien (bass), Vibol (keys), Luis (drums) and Maia (vocals) boast an eclectic background, with musical roots from Brazil to France to the Philippines, yet their all-original reggae genuinely rocks. The song Dreams, Maia says, “talks about just that: dreams. The wants, needs and desires that we all have. When I wrote it, it began on a really materialistic note – be it money, a house, a car – then Julien and I spoke and I realised it needed more substance, so there is this transition between the first and second verses. It talks about being at peace with oneself and gaining happiness through fulfilment. We have another song called Who Are You Fooling? and it’s very political; it criticises the status quo and speaks about injustices.” Joining Vibratone tonight is special guest DJ Rachid Baggasse (Spain).
WHO: Vibratone and DJ Rachid Baggasse
WHAT: All-original reggae
WHERE: Equinox, #3a Street 278
WHEN: 9pm March 1
WHY: See ‘WHAT’