by Micah 'Prof.' Robinson
Hello Burning Spear fans on all corners of the globe. Once again, this is Micah Robinson reporting to you From the Road. I will be giving you some of our perspective of the goings on as we travel the world bringing the musical message of Burning Spear to the people. Not everything you will get will be specifically about shows, although there will be plenty of documentation from that part of the tour. We will also be bringing you our individual perspective of the general day to day happenings relative to the touring life and life alongside Burning Spear, as that experience is unique enough to warrant input.
Paris feels surprisingly similar to London or even NYC. The definite urban feel is the kind of environment that makes reggae music so therapeutic.
Today is the first night of a two night stand in Paris.
We see, once more, how much the music world loves Burning Spear. Spear fans all over remember 'Live in Paris'. That concert and CD has created a legacy that simply can't be ignored. Any rendition of the Burning Band has to see itself in this historical context. We hit the stage fully aware of that history and those memories came rushing into the present.
Tonight's show was simply smoking!! It seemed we all knew just how important these two nights were to the people here. So many landmark reggae concerts have taken place here, it just brings out the best in any musician. The audience ate it up!! They could feel the vibe and we could feel them in return. Tomorrow night promises to be just as memorable.
Day two found many of the fans from day one here again and they were amongst the lucky ones to experience two consecutive blockbuster concerts Burning Spear style.
Mr. Rodney and the band got a warm reception Paris style. It simply doesn't get better than this.
