by Micah 'Prof.' Robinson
Of all the places that take their names from their character, this is it! Red Rocks is just what it sounds like… you seem to be in a bowl, whose walls are these majestic red rocks. I've never seen anything like it. Some of the mountains seem consciously conceived, while others are seemingly arbitrary in their design. Some are polished looking and still others retain a rough-hewn character. Just looking at them makes you want to find yourself at the top of one overlooking this wonderful country. Jah Creation…
This is the perfect setting for a night of serious reggae music.
Yellowman's show was where I arrived at the venue. You had to marvel at his energy and steadiness in the midst of it all. Just one rocking tune after another… the undisputed king of reggae DJ's, in my mind. Dancehall artists, take some notes! Yellow is the man!
By the time our time had arrived, everyone was in a state of total anticipation…the Burning One would soon be here.
We start with Jah No Dead and from his first word, Mr. Rodney had the many hundreds in the palm of his hand! I think they were pretty pleased with way they were handled. By the time we launched into 'Man in the Hills', it was plain that magic would be made tonight.
Here we all were, celebrating to the rhythm of Jah Word…amidst all the splendor of Jah Creation…audience, man woman an child… the band bringing musical fire, in support of the Burning Spear.
What a day!! Reggae on the Rocks…with a twist of magic, the music of King Yellowman and of course, the highlight of the evening…Burning Spear. Who could want more?
Jah Guide…Keep the Spear Burning.
