Seems like the tour is going well so far! Here's Eric entries from the last couple of days- check out the bands he's mentioned!
Saturaday, April 3rd
Today we played at the big festival called Garorock that we were looking forward to for months. We were the first band on the main stage and from the get go, the crowd was very responsive. By the time we were done playing there were well over a thousand people. We played for 45 minutes. After we were done we took advantage and checked out a lot of the other bands at the festival. One of the bands was called Danakil who we had heard a lot about. They seem to be one of the most popular reggae bands here in France. They played an hour or so after us and killed it! It was really cool to see the crowd sing the lyrics to there songs. We met them afterwards and they had heard about us already so that was very cool. We will see them again at the last show in Lille on April 13th. Then the biggest act of the day was Alpha Blondy, who originally is from the Ivory Coast, Africa, but sings mostly in French and is a huge international reggae superstar. His
set was incredible and I was fortunate to meet him afterwards and give him a Bright Side of Life CD. He was very nice and thankful.
Sunday, April 4th
We played in Limoges tonight and the vibes were good. Broussai, the band we've been touring with is on point every night. Although we have to ask them what the subject matter is on each song, you can really feel it just through the music. The two singers are very melodic. It has been very nice talking to them and sharing stories and learning about each others culture. After the show tonight we talked about doing a couple songs together for the remaining two shows so we'll see what happens. They all have mentioned to me how cool it is to be sharing the stage with us because they haven't really seen a style like ours before. Most of the France reggae groups out here are strictly roots reggae, so for them to see us do our thing is very new to them. Despite the language barrier, it's been so easy to connect with them. I encourage people to check out Broussai. I like the songs Le Cours de l'Histoire and Jackpot the most. Check em out!!
Monday, April 5, 2010
Bonjour-- A Very Special France Update
As you all know Rebelution is out on tour in France for their first international tour - how cool is that! What is even cooler is that Eric Rachmany is doing something very special during the tour - he is journaling about their experience there and is allowing us to post it. We have our first update which you can see down below...hope you all enjoy it and keep an eye out for another entry soon!
Tuesday, March 30th
Today we arrived in Paris, dropped our bags off at the hotel nearby and caught the train into town. We are lucky to have Derrick, our front of house sound engineer with us, who has been to Europe several times before. He led the way to a nice dinner spot and afterwards we went to check out the Eiffel Tower. We met some interesting people on the train. Everyone seems very nice out here. After several hours in town we decided to head back to the hotel to get rest for the show tomorrow.
Wednesday, March 31st
The show tonight was one for all time. The crowd in Paris was energetic. Although we were the first of three bands, it was definitely crowded for us and lots of them were singing along. From the get go, people were moving. We played an hour set and spent the rest of the night doing interviews and mingling with people in the crowd. We really got the feeling that these were fans that had heard about us for a long time. They had been waiting years for us to come out. The whole night was very special for us. None of us four have ever been to Europe, so to come out here and meet people AND play music is really indescribable. We're doing these 9 shows with a band called Broussai that is from here and they were great tonight. First show out here was a good one! Tomorrow we head to Bouvron.
Thursday, April 1st
What we've learned over the past year and a half of touring is that it really takes several tours to build yourself up in different markets. As I sit here in the back of this van, I remember what it was like 5 years ago, when we would pack two trucks full of gear and drive ourselves to different parts of California to play shows. Back then we would play for free or for very little and there was something very humbling about setting up our own gear and working so hard physically to just get to the point where it was show time. Now that we are in France for the first time, we're back in that mode. We have a driver and a tour manager provided for us that knows his way around but this brings us back for sure! We have a few days off to chill during this tour but we'll be working hard to make sure we put out the best sound we can. Should be a good show tonight.
Friday, April 2nd
Tonight we played in a very small club in a town called La Rochelle. The crowd reminded us a little bit of the Isla Vista days in Santa Barbara. They were one of the most energetic crowds we've ever had. A lot of them knew our songs. We were really really impressed with how much they knew. Again, the feeling was that these have been fans for a couple years now. One fan said he's been listening to us since we started and only found out that we were coming to his home town yesterday. He was so grateful that we came to his town. It has been pretty amazing connecting with the fans here in France and realizing how our music is making a positive impact on peoples lives all the way out here across the Atlantic.
Tuesday, March 30th
Today we arrived in Paris, dropped our bags off at the hotel nearby and caught the train into town. We are lucky to have Derrick, our front of house sound engineer with us, who has been to Europe several times before. He led the way to a nice dinner spot and afterwards we went to check out the Eiffel Tower. We met some interesting people on the train. Everyone seems very nice out here. After several hours in town we decided to head back to the hotel to get rest for the show tomorrow.
Wednesday, March 31st
The show tonight was one for all time. The crowd in Paris was energetic. Although we were the first of three bands, it was definitely crowded for us and lots of them were singing along. From the get go, people were moving. We played an hour set and spent the rest of the night doing interviews and mingling with people in the crowd. We really got the feeling that these were fans that had heard about us for a long time. They had been waiting years for us to come out. The whole night was very special for us. None of us four have ever been to Europe, so to come out here and meet people AND play music is really indescribable. We're doing these 9 shows with a band called Broussai that is from here and they were great tonight. First show out here was a good one! Tomorrow we head to Bouvron.
Thursday, April 1st
What we've learned over the past year and a half of touring is that it really takes several tours to build yourself up in different markets. As I sit here in the back of this van, I remember what it was like 5 years ago, when we would pack two trucks full of gear and drive ourselves to different parts of California to play shows. Back then we would play for free or for very little and there was something very humbling about setting up our own gear and working so hard physically to just get to the point where it was show time. Now that we are in France for the first time, we're back in that mode. We have a driver and a tour manager provided for us that knows his way around but this brings us back for sure! We have a few days off to chill during this tour but we'll be working hard to make sure we put out the best sound we can. Should be a good show tonight.
Friday, April 2nd
Tonight we played in a very small club in a town called La Rochelle. The crowd reminded us a little bit of the Isla Vista days in Santa Barbara. They were one of the most energetic crowds we've ever had. A lot of them knew our songs. We were really really impressed with how much they knew. Again, the feeling was that these have been fans for a couple years now. One fan said he's been listening to us since we started and only found out that we were coming to his home town yesterday. He was so grateful that we came to his town. It has been pretty amazing connecting with the fans here in France and realizing how our music is making a positive impact on peoples lives all the way out here across the Atlantic.
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Breaking New Ground
If you all aren't already aware the fellas have arrived in France for a nine show tour. This is super exciting and those fans in attendance are sure in for a treat. This is Reb's first true international show and it holds much promise for the future.
Also keep an eye out for something very special when the tour is all over from one of the bands members.
Good luck to the whole Rebelution family that made the trip across the world!
Much Respect!
Also keep an eye out for something very special when the tour is all over from one of the bands members.
Good luck to the whole Rebelution family that made the trip across the world!
Much Respect!
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
A Much Needed Update
Hey Everyone,
We apologize for the lack on content the last month as it has been that long since our last post. The fellas have been taking advantage of their much needed break after the stellar tour with SOJA and Zion-I. Hopefully you were able to at least catch one show- it was unreal!
Within the last week the guys have made it down to both Guam and Hawaii where they of course rocked the staged. Their show in Guam was the second time they have been able to make it down there to play at the Yigo Amusement Park stage which is always a memorable night for anyone in attendance. Posted below is a review of that show that we think you will enjoy. That is all for now
SHOW REVIEW
We apologize for the lack on content the last month as it has been that long since our last post. The fellas have been taking advantage of their much needed break after the stellar tour with SOJA and Zion-I. Hopefully you were able to at least catch one show- it was unreal!
Within the last week the guys have made it down to both Guam and Hawaii where they of course rocked the staged. Their show in Guam was the second time they have been able to make it down there to play at the Yigo Amusement Park stage which is always a memorable night for anyone in attendance. Posted below is a review of that show that we think you will enjoy. That is all for now
SHOW REVIEW
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Rebelution Heading Back To The Islands!!
"We will be returning to Guam on March 13 and Pipeline Cafe in Honolulu, HI on March 18."
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