As I arrived to the Royal Theatre last night, I came to the realization that Vancouver Island and our surrounding areas have way more Rastafarians than I thought. Well, that’s what it seemed like, anyway.
Jamaican and reggae colors were in full effect. There were more dreadlocks there than I have ever seen in all of Victoria. Some of the dreads were legitimate, while others were attached to hats.
The lively audience that Ziggy Marley attracted really made for an amazing show.
It was amazing to see a venue that I usually find quite regal transformed by the presence of Marley and his reggaelicious band.
Even though the Royal Theatre is a seated venue, most people were up dancing and flowing to the ultra chill vibes that Marley was giving off.
Marley didn’t speak with the crowd as much as other musicians do; however, the words in his music were powerful enough to keep the crowd completely entranced.
There was an uproar of cheering after each song he performed, and Marley’s covers of his late father (Bob Marley) had the audience singing word for word.
Marley and his band brought out the inner Rastafarian in me and reminded me that there are many others who share that same vibe.