3,2,1, lift off, now watch your step as you enter, ‘The Movement’, a 4-piece rock and hip/hop influenced Reggae band out of Philadelphia. A great blend of the three genres, one anyone can jam to.
The Movement, who have been on tour with 311, SOJA, and Slightly Stoopid, played Tuesday night w/ Shinobi Ninja at Kefi in Wilmington, NC.
Before the show started, I began speaking with Jared, the drummer, (excellent drummer) for The Movement, he was enlightening me about music, and how sometimes its more beneficial to read about music when searching for that new diamond in the rough. Obviously, listening helps but reading a bit about an artists background and such, you can get greater insight into what makes them the musician they are.
I hope this does justice Jarred.
As they began their set, following Shinobi’s, they mentioned how hard it was to follow that kick ass show we had all just witnessed
As they began their set, following Shinobi’s, they mentioned how hard it was to follow that kick ass show we had all just witnessed, (more about their show from Sara K). Guitarist and lead singer, Jordan Miller, didnt waste any time as he started rippin it and belting out hid best, and by song three of their set, they had the crowd under their punk Reggea vibe trance, and no one could be happier.
After a sick guitar solo to the craze bass line of Jay Schmidt, followed by some more sick raps of Miller , everyone was officially down with The Movement.
Everyone was surely together; packed deep in front of the stage, and I didn’t think they could possibly get any more hype, until The Movement called Baby G, of Shinobi Ninja, back on stage to do a quick rap while they jammed. It was magic, I swear people were coming inside from outside bar the second she hit the mic again.
If I did not already know it was a straight spur of the moment move, I would have sworn they had practiced it mad times.
One thing about most reggae bands is that, with out much exception, you get at least one Bob Marley cover, which isn’t a bad thing. Bob is the man, and its good to pay tribute to the sole man responsible for completely commercializing reggae music and writing some of the most classic reggae songs ever, as well as starting an entire movement and concept of living life, “no worries, every little thing is going to be alright”.
However, The Movement got mucho brownie points by doing an awesome Bill Withers, ( personal fav of mine), “Ain’t no Sunshine” cover. I was blown away, they kicked it up on the rockin out meter, while still keeping the soul the original song was meant to possess.
They finished their set very very strong, with a tremendous amount of energy, everyone dancing, everyone wanting more. Great show, even better night. Xandali, you did it again. Thanks.