Messenjah's 1988 Concert History

Messenjah is a roots reggae band that was formed in 1981 in Kitchener, Ont, by Errol Blackwood (vocals, bass guitar) and Rupert 'Ojiji' Harvey (vocals, guitar, alto saxophone), the latter previously with the Toronto reggae bands Crack of Dawn and Inner Fire. Other early members were Eric Walsh (guitar), Hal Duggan (keyboards), and Raymond Ruddock (drums). Messenjah released its first album, Rock You High, independently in 1982; it was re-issued by WEA (25-02021) in 1983.

Date Concert Venue Location
Aug 06, 1988
Reggae on the River
Judy Mowatt / Burning Spear & The Burning Band / Messenjah / David Lindley & El Rayo X / 'Rankin' Scroo & Ginger with Crucial Youth / Graffiti / Phil & the Blanks
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French's Camp Piercy, California, United States
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Reggae on the River on Aug 6, 1988 [624-small]

Reggae on the River
Aug 6, 1988
 Piercy, California, United States
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Reggae on the River on Aug 6, 1988 [625-small]

Reggae on the River
Aug 6, 1988
 Piercy, California, United States
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Reggae on the River on Aug 6, 1988 [626-small]

Reggae on the River
Aug 6, 1988
 Piercy, California, United States
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Hip Hop
Reggae
Canadian
Dub
Dancehall
Traditional Reggae
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has Messenjah had?

Messenjah has had 5 concerts.

What genre is Messenjah?

Messenjah is most often considered to be Hip Hop, Reggae, Canadian, Dub, Dancehall, and Traditional Reggae.

When was the last Messenjah concert?

The last Messenjah concert was on July 20, 2018 at Cabaret Sauvage in Paris, Île-de-France, France. The bands that performed were: The Viceroys / Soul Stereo Sound System / IJAHMAN LEVI / Julian Marley / LYRICSON / Messenjah.

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