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News from the Studio: Greetings from Lawrence Mystic Lion Artist. Humble Soul Meets Native Elements Fulfilling a long held personal dream of mine, Hawaiian Roots Reggae star Humble Soul, R.A.W. #1408, traveled to California in August and connected with San Francisco's premier reggae band Native Elements, R.A.W. #802. From the first notes of rehearsal, we knew something special was happening. The music seemed to flow, with the band capturing Humble Soul's unique island mood. The first show at the Ashenaz in Berkeley proved us right. Long time Humble Soul fans were ecstatic; many saying they'd never heard him so clear, "just like the CD, only live". After Humble Soul's show at the R.A.W. showcase in Monterey (his personal favorite), and a resounding show in Sacramento, the last performance of the tour was at the Monterey Bay Reggaefest. With an unexpectedly shortened set, the band made every minute count. Native Elements and new R.A.W. member Dan-I Spencer got the crowd moving. Humble Soul then took the stage with a roar from his fans. After a rousing "Jah Love Supreme" and "Damn Vampires", "Pakalolo Sweet" again lifted the audience in amazement. A Hawaiian youth standing next to me said, "this is the anthem", and held up his watch set to Hawaii time - 4:20. "All the King's Men" finished the show, but enthusiastic calls from the crowd brought Humble Soul back out for "Unity", closing a short but sweet set. Native Elements and Humble Soul
are now working in the studio and planning future shows
together. Humble Soul's CDs "Good
Lord, Thank You", and "Jah Love Supreme" and Native
Elements' CDs "Nice n' Up" and "For
the Love"
are all available here at mysticlionart.com. And Dont Forget! Please sign our new guestbook! Peace, |
