Name: Groundation
Start: 2025-03-16T18:30:00-10:00
End: 2025-03-16T21:00:00-10:00
Location: Blue Note Hawaii

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GroundationGroundation formed in 1998 when Stafford began a roots reggae/jazz fusion group with bassist Ryan Newman, keyboardist Marcus Urani, and drummer James Stafford, all of whom were in the same Jazz Performance program at Sonoma State University. The groups first 2 albums (Young Tree and Each One Teach One) established their unique roots sound, while also beginning the bands long affiliation with foundational reggae artists, as Each One Teach One features vocalist Marcia Higgs and drumming master Ras Michael. Staffords deep knowledge of the reggae genre led to him developing a course he taught at Sonoma State called The History of Reggae Music, where legends like Joseph Hill of Culture and historical icons like Abba Melchezadek (Haile Selassies private secretary) would come to share their personal experiences.Through the years, Groundation has performed in over 35 countries on 5 continents. The band, which had number of personnel changes over the years, but always built around Harrison Staffords leadership, continued to bring reggae into new worlds, with their last studio album, The Next Generation (2018) opening with a full jazz big band (featuring 12 horn players). This album beat out Ziggy Marley and others to win Reggae.frs Best Roots Reggae Album of 2018, voted on by over 16,000 media members, musicians, producers, and fans. The band has extensive tour dates and festivals set up for the coming year in Europe, especially in France, South America, and in the USA.Tickets $35-$45__________________________________________CLUB POLICIESSeating is First Come, First Served$20 Food or Beverage Minimum Per Person Full Bar & Full Dinner Menu AvailableNo refunds or exchange. Please make sure you purchase tickets for the correct date and time. Mahalo!Click here to view seating chart full screen.

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