Creativity is like a fire in a fireplace: You have to tend it or it will go out. For nearly two decades\, Matisyahu has kept his creative spirit aflame by evolving his sound\, melding genres\, and testing the limits of the musical traditions that have inspired him. His latest release\, Hold The Fire\, and its leadoff single &ldquo\;Fireproof&rdquo\; takes inspiration from a fire dream inspired by Matisyahu'\;s Old Testament religion\, which has meant so much to his spiritual and creative life since his recording career began in 2004 and his breakout track "\;King Without a Crown"\; blasted into the Billboard charts in 2005. In a roundabout way\, those same Old Testament roots springboarded Matisyahu'\;s music career.
Growing up outside New York City\, the young Matthew Miller followed jam bands like Phish and the Grateful Dead. Then\, in Bob Marley and reggae\, he found that the messaging of Rastafarianism was sourced in part from that same Old Testament. The sound that emerged on his first albums&mdash\;including his first two studio releases as well as 2005'\;s Gold-certified Live at Stubb'\;s&mdash\;embraced both the spirit of reggae and his spirituality and roots in Judaism. Buoyed by hits like "\;King Without a Crown\,"\; albums like the Grammy-nominated and Billboard No.1-ranked Youth in 2006\, and the Gold-certified 2009 antiwar hit "\;One Day"\; (streamed over 150 million times on Spotify alone)\, he toured extensively through the second half of the aughts with a high-energy stage show that has since grown to include more improvisation. All the while his music expanded into a shapeshifting collision of reggae\, hip-hop\, alt rock and boldly inventive pop. Today\, he continues to be inspired by evolving musical trends\, finding linkages and loops between eras and genres. Matisyahu'\;s spirituality has evolved in parallel with his music\, though his Jewish heritage remains a central theme throughout his life and music. The new EP\, Hold The Fire (out February 2024)\, also finds him reflecting on celebrity and artistic success. For Matisyahu\, &ldquo\;the unbelievable and miraculous feeling of being connected to our people&rdquo\; is what keeps the creative fire alight.
Public Announce: Monday\, May 4 - 10am ET
Artist Presale: Tuesday\, May 5 - 10am \;- presale password: SUNSHINE
General On-Sale: Thursday\, May 7 - 10am local
There are three ticket options: \;GA\, ULTIMATE VIP EXPERIENCE and \;MEET &\; GREET EXPERIENCE:
ULTIMATE VIP EXPERIENCE: \;
- One (1) G A Ticket
- Private Backstage Hang and Q&\;A with Matisyahu Where You will Have Access
\; to Exclusive Photo and Autograph Opportunities
- One (1) Matisyahu VIP Merch Package
- One (1) Exclusive Poster\, Signed by Matisyahu
- First Access Merch Shopping (where applicable)
- Venue First Entry
MEET &\; GREET EXPERIENCE:
\;- One (1) GA Ticket
\;- Meet &\; Greet with Matisyahu
\;- Individual Photo Opportunity with Matisyahu
\;- One (1) Exclusive Poster\, Signed by Matisyahu
- First Access Merch Shopping (where applicable)
- Venue First Entry
Rain or shine event. \;TICKETS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE. Gate opens at 5:30pm. \;No access to grounds prior to the gate opening. \;No outside alcohol or liquids permitted (no coffee cups or twist top bottles of any kind). \;Coolers are checked at the gate and items will be confiscated. \;ID required for entry. This is a 21+ event. \;You are welcome to bring chairs\, blankets and pop-ups to set up on the grounds. \;Please be respectful of our vineyards and other guests. \;Dogs are not allowed.
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