John Kelly (1878-1962), a nationally acclaimed, award-winning artist is widely regarded as a master printmaker whose extraordinary technique, composition, and use of color was highly praised by major art critics. J-Boog is an amazing performer, the entire band is amazing... don’t miss it, go and have fun. He starred in You Got Served, the hit dance movie, with his B2K bandmates, along with Marques Houston.He played the character Rico, the peacemaker of the group. Great night! Kept switching on us. I can’t wait in till he is back in Boston again!!! Still love J Boog....will continue to follow his growing journey. Chapter 4: From the Starving Village covers the immigration of Chinese to work on the pineapple and sugarcane plantations.

J BOOG IS AMAZING. On tour with Rebelution again in 2016, Boog and company have fans eager to soak up the good vibrations of their unforgettable sets. The patriarch of the Kee family contracts leprosy (a.k.a. Hawaii (/ h ə ˈ w aɪ. For your event’s refund or credit eligibility visit your account or learn more about options for canceled, rescheduled and postponed events. The man credits music and his family with keeping him on the straight and narrow, and the combination of the two was what first sparked the young Boog’s interest in singing and performing. Im so thrilled to have gone to another of his concerts and I'm hoping for many more. Now I have three albums that I can't stop listening to. Or because he's gained a lot of weight. The result is a mellow, happy and decidedly summery sound. Thanks for a great time. I bought this album and his "EP".

Chapter 4 includes a fictionalized version of 1893 historical events known as the overthrow of the Kingdom of Hawaii. Sorry... there are currently no upcoming events. J Boog, aka Jerry Afemata, was raised in Compton, CA on a steady diet of Bob Marley, N.W.A., and Sublime. Fiji got Boog to perform for the staff of South Pac Records, and they began working on Boog’s debut album the day after. We also want to her a full song of his big hits not part of the song. Veikoso and his team were impressed, and a few days later they began working together on J Boog's debut album. Awesome show! Would see him again, hopefully in a smaller setting. If you werent moving, check your pulse...Band was amazing, top notch musicians, and he let them shine. After non stop rotation in my playlists I had to find more from this artist. Sep 18:... Keep Di Road Dusty Tour 2015 – Leg 2 He does so well with getting the crowd pumped up and everyone's participation made the concert even better. Chapter 6: The Golden Men summarizes the changes in Hawaiian culture and economics based on the intermarriages of various groups in the islands. J Boog was even more amazing than I could have imagined. They're a hardworking bunch and tour a lot, so don't miss an opportunity to see them live! Great vibes. Everyone who performed last night was awesome. This was my first time going and I absolutely loved it!!!!!! The Samoa-born, California-raised J Boog (aka jerry Afernata) and his Hawaiian reggae band deliver some of the freshest, most ear-pleasing island vibes and singalong harmonies around today. As the group performs upbeat numbers like "Sunshine Girl" and "Let's Do It Again", ticket buyers are transported to an island paradise where getting your groove on is the only thing that matters. [6], Chapter 1: From the Boundless Deep describes the creation of the Hawaiian land from volcanic activity. Michener's character Reverend Abner Hale is a caricature of true-life missionary Hiram Bingham I.[9]. The result was 2007's Hear Me Roar, a surprise success that cracked the Top 10 on Billboard's Top Reggae Albums chart.
This is music that is best listened to outdoors, but even if it's raining, J Boog's reggae will transport you to tropical beaches and sunny climes. First time at Brighton Music Hall, great little space, sound and sightlines were really good, plus room to get away out back if you wanted. He’s truly one of American reggae’s hottest talents, and it’s only getting hotter from hear on out. [8], Chapter 3: From the Farm of Bitterness follows the journey of the first Christian missionaries to Hawaii in the 1800s and their influence over Hawaiian culture and customs. Many of the missionaries become founding families in the islands, including the Hales and Whipples. Love J Boog he has great stage presence. I think Colorado Springs made J Boog feel welcomed and I'm sure he felt all the love and energy. As a live act, J Boog are pure sunshine entertainment. Since the surprise success of their debut album 'So Far Gone' in 2007, J Boog quit his Compton refinery job, packed up and moved to Hawaii to pursue music full-time, and has been touring and recording non-stop ever since. Chapter 5: From The Inland Sea focuses on Japanese workers brought to the islands to replace Chinese laborers; these latter begin to start their own businesses. !It would have been great if it was Etana first, j boog to follow. Drove in from Lafayette, La. J Boog is not due to play near your location currently - but they are scheduled to play 4 concerts across 1 country in 2020-2021. View all concerts. What a great show and J Boog performed close to 20 songs. J BOOG IN CONCERT: Hawaii-based reggae rocker J Boog brings the carefree island vibes every time he takes the stage to perform his tropical jams. It goes into flavorful detail describing such things as primary succession taking root on the island, to life finally blooming. Great Show!!!!! to track J Boog and get concert alerts when they play near you. [10], In 1966, parts of the book were made into the film Hawaii (1966), starring Max von Sydow and Julie Andrews. A friend of mine moved to Hawaii and sent me the Backyard Boogie cd by J Boog. For all for the concerts I've been to, this one actually started on time! I loved everything although it was crazy hot in there but so what! He said he wished he could have heard more complete hits. The novel was published in 1959, the same year Hawaii became the 50th U.S. state. There were 2 opening acts both from Kingston, Jamaica AWESOME !!!

It was the first time my brother-in-law saw them. Great venue. ❤. Not sure why he played so long....agonizing wait for J boog!!! J Boog brought the funk and bounce to the house! He grew up singing with his brothers and sisters, and in high school he started performing at local clubs. At his shows Boog and his backing group The Hot Rain Band kick out a sweltering downpour of catchy melodies, funky basslines, and dub riddims that always gets ticket buyers moving their feet. Seemed like a sold out show. University of Illinois. J Boog has a distinctively reggae, Hawaiian, bohemian style that seems at odd, at first, with his rapper status. The book has been translated into 32 … Great band. Boog can rap and sing with the best of them, and his larger-than-life personality and infectious on-stage dancing make every show feel like the party of a lifetime. Boog was four years old when his sister took up piano lessons, and there was something about the music that fascinated him even at that age. There are few gigs that will leave you smiling as much as the experience of seeing J Boog live. Great performance as always by Jboog and the Hot Rain Band. 2nd time seeing J Boog at Ace of Spades. I believe Boog will be in upstate ny this summer, The should have done something about the Pot smoking too, One of my friends left before Boog came out!!! Find information on all of J Boog’s upcoming concerts, tour dates and ticket information for 2020-2021. Hope to see J again.. Just saw his show on 7-12-17 @ The Black Sheep in Colorado Springs! Fan safety is our priority. I’ll do it again, Great show good vibes and I will be there next time JBoog preforms there.

J-Boog was a member of the boy group B2K, along with Lil' Fizz, Raz-B, and Omarion.. So much fun! First time at a live concert and I had a blast. When Boog walked on to stage, tattoos and snapback, I was not expecting reggae, summery music.
Born in Long Beach, California, USA, Jerry Afemata is an R&B/reggae singer who performs under the name J Boog. The venue was a little crowded, but still well worth it to see boog. Coat check, 2 bars with reasonable drink prices, ive been in a lot dive-ier places than this. 85,201 fans get concert alerts for this artist. Headlines J Boog & SOJA Fall 2015 Tour Wash House Music Presents J Boog - Fall Tour 2015 - Along With SOJA Tickets On Sale Now! The book has been translated into 32 languages.[4]. Afemata may have been born in Long Beach but he was raised on the tough streets of Compton. Would've been cool that as vip, able to get an autograph and pictures with him which didn't happen. I wish for a picture and autograph next time he comes to San Luis Obispo, California. Very loud and the sound quality wasn't great.

J Boog was good too , but the sound wasn’t as crisp as the opening acts ( Etana, & Jesse Royale) for the price ~ it was a Great night out ! Etana was wonderful but lacked the intensity I have seen at other shows in Jamaica. In 2007 he traveled to Hawaii to see reggae legend FIJI (George Veikoso) perform, and he managed to slip Veikoso his mixtape after the show. Being in the vip was great, wish there were more benefits to being vip. Had a very great time seeing him and special guest, Fiji preform. B2K.