In front of a stage with dim light full of reddish tints, Al Griffiths He burst into it with a serious face and calmly, dressed in sports clothes and sheltered under the hood of his sweatshirt.
Already with the first chords that the Argentine band released Rice & Beans, who accompanied those who preserve the powerful legacy of The Gladiators, The energy of the legendary Jamaican group began to flood the Club Subterráneo room.
“Jah Works” marked the beginning of an intimate and close show, ideal to weather the cold and rainy night of the Santiago winter and from then on they followed timeless classics of roots reggae.
Hymns like “Mix Up”, “Bellyfull”, “Looks is Deceiving”, “Hearsay” and “Soul Rebel” They were chanted from beginning to end by the fans who packed the capital venue.
Griffiths gave a solid show in which he connected with the audience who enjoyed a musical proposal with harmonious choirs, social and spiritual messages typical of roots reggae that immortalized The Gladiators as one of the fundamental bands of the genre.
“Dreadlocks The Time is Now”, “Hello Carol” and “Stick a Bush” marked the closing of the show of almost an hour and a half that made all the fans vibrate.
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The day was preceded by the band's show Jahime Irie, native of Tiltil, who showed part of his repertoire and then native roots with Chakana Soundsystem, They rocked the dance floor with a live DJ setdancehall music and Jamaican reggae classics.
Two new presentations
Those who want to see The Gladiators again will have at least two new opportunities.
After the success of his first presentation, Al Griffiths confirmed a new date for this Sunday 9 of August at the bar UP10 Unplugged, located in Of. With irarraza 1333, Ñuñoa, with tickets available at Golden Pass and at the door the same day of the event.
In addition, Albert Griffiths' son will appear at the Jamming’ Club on Thursday 13 of August, with tickets on sale for Golden Pass.
