Isreal Vibration So last night I was planning on staying home on a cold winter evening, but by chance my friend called me up saying he had a pair of free tickets to see I-Vibes @ The Independent in Sf. I was pretty tired, but couldn't pass down the chance to see these old legends once again. Boy was I surprised! I kinda expected a low turnout on a cold Tuesday evening for a band that some might see as somewhat irrelevent and past their prime. But no, it was a packed house full of irie vibes! And Wiss, Skelly, and the Radics are still in fine form! Flabba's bass still hits you in the chest like no other! It was a bit nostalgic for me, as I may have mentioned on this forum that seeing the I-Vibes @ the Catalyst in Santa Cruz way back in 1990 got me hooked on live reggae for life. It was actually the show that they recorded the album "Vibes Alive". And the crew is still playing most of their big hits (minus Apple) mixed in with some new tunes that sounded very nice as well. So I just wanted to give a big shout out to the I-Vibes crew for still carrying the torch and keeping the "vibes alive". They are still going strong and look like they have barely aged, and they friggin' have polio! Inspiring, to say the least... Big Up Isreal Vibration! http://snwmf.com/phorum/read.php?1,322871,322871#msg-322871 Fri, 24 May 2013 22:25:49 -0700 Phorum 5.2.15a http://snwmf.com/phorum/read.php?1,322871,323623#msg-323623 Re: Isreal Vibration http://snwmf.com/phorum/read.php?1,322871,323623#msg-323623
As mentioned by JPS earlier, this was indeed the backing band: Flabba Holt, bass; Dwight Pinkney, guitar; Tee Bird, keys; joined by Macasea Bey, drums; Steve Golding, guitar; Horace James, keys...including two female backup singers.

some of the setlist off the top of my head in no particular order:

strength of my life
racial discrimination
vultures
feelin irie
why worry
highway robbery
never gonna hurt me again
greedy dog
get up and go
same song
jailhouse rockin
redeyes]]> treez SNWMF Phorum 2013 Mon, 11 Mar 2013 06:41:42 -0700 http://snwmf.com/phorum/read.php?1,322871,323288#msg-323288 Re: Isreal Vibration http://snwmf.com/phorum/read.php?1,322871,323288#msg-323288 Daniel SNWMF Phorum 2013 Sat, 02 Mar 2013 10:52:21 -0800 http://snwmf.com/phorum/read.php?1,322871,323287#msg-323287 Re: Isreal Vibration http://snwmf.com/phorum/read.php?1,322871,323287#msg-323287 Sista Irie SNWMF Phorum 2013 Sat, 02 Mar 2013 10:37:07 -0800 http://snwmf.com/phorum/read.php?1,322871,323227#msg-323227 Re: Isreal Vibration http://snwmf.com/phorum/read.php?1,322871,323227#msg-323227 papaken SNWMF Phorum 2013 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 13:33:08 -0800 http://snwmf.com/phorum/read.php?1,322871,323222#msg-323222 Re: Isreal Vibration http://snwmf.com/phorum/read.php?1,322871,323222#msg-323222
Thanks Daniel.]]> J_72 SNWMF Phorum 2013 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 10:48:20 -0800 http://snwmf.com/phorum/read.php?1,322871,323221#msg-323221 Re: Israel Vibration http://snwmf.com/phorum/read.php?1,322871,323221#msg-323221


Radics



IV-1



IV-2



IV-3



IV-4



IV-5]]> EvanCR SNWMF Phorum 2013 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 09:44:53 -0800 http://snwmf.com/phorum/read.php?1,322871,323217#msg-323217 Re: Isreal Vibration http://snwmf.com/phorum/read.php?1,322871,323217#msg-323217 Daniel SNWMF Phorum 2013 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 08:39:23 -0800 http://snwmf.com/phorum/read.php?1,322871,323193#msg-323193 Re: Isreal Vibration http://snwmf.com/phorum/read.php?1,322871,323193#msg-323193
And speaking of the Radics, when I was just getting into reggae as long as I saw "Backed by the Roots Radics" on the back of album I didn't even think twice and made the purchase.

As for the current lineup, this was taken from Flabba's Facebook page that someone posted on another site.
Radics on the road with IV - Flabba Holt, bass; Dwight Pinkney, guitar; Tee Bird, keys; joined by Macasea Bey, drums; Steve Golding, guitar; Horace James, keys

They backed Johnny Osbourne recently in New York and had Style on drums along with Robbie Lyn on keys. That's the lineup that has recorded some real nice riddims over the last year or two for some releases on the Soul of Anbessa label.]]> jps SNWMF Phorum 2013 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 16:05:03 -0800 http://snwmf.com/phorum/read.php?1,322871,323191#msg-323191 Re: Isreal Vibration http://snwmf.com/phorum/read.php?1,322871,323191#msg-323191 J_72 SNWMF Phorum 2013 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 15:07:02 -0800 http://snwmf.com/phorum/read.php?1,322871,323190#msg-323190 Re: Isreal Vibration http://snwmf.com/phorum/read.php?1,322871,323190#msg-323190
That's why we keep going back isn't it? 'Same Song' is up there with the all timers for sure.

Back in the day, I had many reasionings with a now famous reggae connoiseur/DJ and we would marvel at groups like the Roots Radics-and how they could create a sound that distinctly defined a particular vocal group like IVibes.]]> papaken SNWMF Phorum 2013 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 14:32:52 -0800 http://snwmf.com/phorum/read.php?1,322871,323186#msg-323186 Re: Isreal Vibration http://snwmf.com/phorum/read.php?1,322871,323186#msg-323186 rasekim75 SNWMF Phorum 2013 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 12:31:55 -0800 http://snwmf.com/phorum/read.php?1,322871,323185#msg-323185 Re: Isreal Vibration http://snwmf.com/phorum/read.php?1,322871,323185#msg-323185
flabba I'm assuming?

is dwight pickney back with them? (i thought i heard that)

anyone other members i would've heard of?]]> treez SNWMF Phorum 2013 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 12:13:18 -0800 http://snwmf.com/phorum/read.php?1,322871,323023#msg-323023 Re: Isreal Vibration http://snwmf.com/phorum/read.php?1,322871,323023#msg-323023
Not only were they the first live show I ever saw, but Same Song was the first "non Bob Marley" reggae album I ever owned. My friend and I were starting to get into reggae music, and were at a music store in the reggae section. Some random guy comes up to us and hands us Same Song and says "Buy this album, it will change your life" We did and it did. From that day I was hooked on reggae music and haven't been the same since.

It's nice to see the IV has touched others in the way that they have for me.]]> jps SNWMF Phorum 2013 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 14:14:01 -0800 http://snwmf.com/phorum/read.php?1,322871,322970#msg-322970 Re: Isreal Vibration http://snwmf.com/phorum/read.php?1,322871,322970#msg-322970
Yelloberry, 'Why Worry' is my favorite IVs tune also and I have a copy of it from their set in Marysville in 1998, the 'reunion' - simply incredible.

Herb, I have mixed feelings about Apple's posts on facebook. I think a lot of it is just over the top posturing not meant to harm really-just giving him an outlet for his frustration.I wish he were in a happier place as an artist right about now.

Reggabe, I know what U mean-IVibes in the early to mid nineties was epic. In similar fashion, those shows further solidified my obsession with reggae music. I can still say with full confidence that the IVibes set at 1996's Reggae on the River is one of the most powerful experiences I've had- the three founding members seemed to be hovering above the stage as they danced. I remember writer Steve Heilig's review of the set as being 'Positvely supernatural!'.]]> papaken SNWMF Phorum 2013 Thu, 21 Feb 2013 09:27:30 -0800 http://snwmf.com/phorum/read.php?1,322871,322945#msg-322945 Re: Isreal Vibration http://snwmf.com/phorum/read.php?1,322871,322945#msg-322945
And yes, "Vultures" is a great one! My only regret was they didn't play "Bow Down Low" or "Strength of my Life", still scratching my head over that one...]]> Reggabe SNWMF Phorum 2013 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 19:07:20 -0800 http://snwmf.com/phorum/read.php?1,322871,322944#msg-322944 Re: Isreal Vibration http://snwmf.com/phorum/read.php?1,322871,322944#msg-322944
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Gonna throw my two cents in as well... It was an awesome show! Along with the hits reggabe mentioned (big ups by the way, pretty sure I sighted the I in the crowd) "Vulture" was another big tune I heartily enjoyed.. In fact this was one of those shows I left my camera at home, though I missed a few prime photo ops I got to enjoy these legends in a way and on a level I rarely do, you photogs out there know what I mean. But this was one show I wanted to be a part of rather than a witness to. As was mentioned above the I vibes trio were the headliners at my very first reggae concert back in the late 80's and I haven't been the same since.

If you can make this show, do.

Bless up.

Edited for stupid auto-correct Mis-corrections.... Damn iPhone!


I know what you mean, it's like a catch 22. If I take my camera cannot fully enjoy the show, but if i leave my camera at home I'll be sorry.]]> yellowberry SNWMF Phorum 2013 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 18:59:08 -0800 http://snwmf.com/phorum/read.php?1,322871,322941#msg-322941 Re: Isreal Vibration http://snwmf.com/phorum/read.php?1,322871,322941#msg-322941
If you can make this show, do.

Bless up.

Edited for stupid auto-correct Mis-corrections.... Damn iPhone!]]> Christopher SNWMF Phorum 2013 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 18:12:04 -0800 http://snwmf.com/phorum/read.php?1,322871,322937#msg-322937 Re: Isreal Vibration http://snwmf.com/phorum/read.php?1,322871,322937#msg-322937
That sucks to hear about Apple.. weren't there rumours about a potential reunion? There were also rumours about his drug use. Whether it's drugs or inflated ego, either way it's a shame, because the 3 of them together + the Radics are basically an all-time reggae super-group!]]> Reggabe SNWMF Phorum 2013 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 17:34:37 -0800 http://snwmf.com/phorum/read.php?1,322871,322935#msg-322935 Re: Isreal Vibration http://snwmf.com/phorum/read.php?1,322871,322935#msg-322935
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Thanks!

you're welcome (:P)]]> yellowberry SNWMF Phorum 2013 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 17:32:13 -0800 http://snwmf.com/phorum/read.php?1,322871,322932#msg-322932 Re: Isreal Vibration http://snwmf.com/phorum/read.php?1,322871,322932#msg-322932 J_72 SNWMF Phorum 2013 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 17:30:33 -0800 http://snwmf.com/phorum/read.php?1,322871,322928#msg-322928 Re: Isreal Vibration http://snwmf.com/phorum/read.php?1,322871,322928#msg-322928 yellowberry SNWMF Phorum 2013 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 17:25:07 -0800 http://snwmf.com/phorum/read.php?1,322871,322924#msg-322924 Re: Isreal Vibration http://snwmf.com/phorum/read.php?1,322871,322924#msg-322924 J_72 SNWMF Phorum 2013 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 16:47:08 -0800 http://snwmf.com/phorum/read.php?1,322871,322920#msg-322920 Re: Isreal Vibration http://snwmf.com/phorum/read.php?1,322871,322920#msg-322920
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Stamina!
I read some of those facebook posts, and all I have to say is 'Wow!' Usually, other people are the ones who deem an individual a "prophet", "superstar" and/or "legend", rather than that individual giving himself those tags, let alone using them as his signature. Regardless of his talents as a singer and songwriter, it couldn't be easy or pleasant to work with someone like that. In my reggae travels I've witnessed the tragedy of brilliant talents stumbling over their own monumental egos all too often.


Alot of artists should not update their own social media, it seems to not only be bad for their PR but also their sanity.]]> papajoshua SNWMF Phorum 2013 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 15:25:49 -0800 http://snwmf.com/phorum/read.php?1,322871,322919#msg-322919 Re: Isreal Vibration http://snwmf.com/phorum/read.php?1,322871,322919#msg-322919 Stamina! SNWMF Phorum 2013 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 15:20:05 -0800 http://snwmf.com/phorum/read.php?1,322871,322905#msg-322905 Re: Isreal Vibration http://snwmf.com/phorum/read.php?1,322871,322905#msg-322905
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So last night I was planning on staying home on a cold winter evening, but by chance my friend called me up saying he had a pair of free tickets to see I-Vibes @ The Independent in Sf. I was pretty tired, but couldn't pass down the chance to see these old legends once again. Boy was I surprised! I kinda expected a low turnout on a cold Tuesday evening for a band that some might see as somewhat irrelevent and past their prime. But no, it was a packed house full of irie vibes! And Wiss, Skelly, and the Radics are still in fine form! Flabba's bass still hits you in the chest like no other!
It was a bit nostalgic for me, as I may have mentioned on this forum that seeing the I-Vibes @ the Catalyst in Santa Cruz way back in 1990 got me hooked on live reggae for life. It was actually the show that they recorded the album "Vibes Alive". And the crew is still playing most of their big hits (minus Apple) mixed in with some new tunes that sounded very nice as well. So I just wanted to give a big shout out to the I-Vibes crew for still carrying the torch and keeping the "vibes alive". They are still going strong and look like they have barely aged, and they friggin' have polio! Inspiring, to say the least...

Big Up Isreal Vibration!
]]> yellowberry SNWMF Phorum 2013 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 13:48:26 -0800 http://snwmf.com/phorum/read.php?1,322871,322899#msg-322899 Re: Isreal Vibration http://snwmf.com/phorum/read.php?1,322871,322899#msg-322899 rossta8888 SNWMF Phorum 2013 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 12:57:23 -0800 http://snwmf.com/phorum/read.php?1,322871,322897#msg-322897 Re: Isreal Vibration http://snwmf.com/phorum/read.php?1,322871,322897#msg-322897 Octagon SNWMF Phorum 2013 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 12:54:58 -0800 http://snwmf.com/phorum/read.php?1,322871,322896#msg-322896 Re: Isreal Vibration http://snwmf.com/phorum/read.php?1,322871,322896#msg-322896
It will be great to see them again since my first ever live show I attended was IV backed by the Radics. It was in Washington D.C. back in the 90's and was still all 3 members then. They have always been a special group to me and played a huge part of me getting into reggae in the first place.]]> jps SNWMF Phorum 2013 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 12:44:32 -0800 http://snwmf.com/phorum/read.php?1,322871,322883#msg-322883 Re: Isreal Vibration http://snwmf.com/phorum/read.php?1,322871,322883#msg-322883 Reggae_lover71 SNWMF Phorum 2013 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 11:22:47 -0800 http://snwmf.com/phorum/read.php?1,322871,322871#msg-322871 Isreal Vibration http://snwmf.com/phorum/read.php?1,322871,322871#msg-322871 It was a bit nostalgic for me, as I may have mentioned on this forum that seeing the I-Vibes @ the Catalyst in Santa Cruz way back in 1990 got me hooked on live reggae for life. It was actually the show that they recorded the album "Vibes Alive". And the crew is still playing most of their big hits (minus Apple) mixed in with some new tunes that sounded very nice as well. So I just wanted to give a big shout out to the I-Vibes crew for still carrying the torch and keeping the "vibes alive". They are still going strong and look like they have barely aged, and they friggin' have polio! Inspiring, to say the least...

Big Up Isreal Vibration!]]> Reggabe SNWMF Phorum 2013 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 10:55:21 -0800