One of the best shows I have seen in a while!
by Sampson247 on 1/30/11Bowery Ballroom - NEW YORKAbsolutely amazing show! Very different from a regular Matisyahu show. Matis steps down as front man and becomes more of a band member. Spectacular musicianship that explores some edgier borderline avant-garde terrain. Some show highlights include spectacular guest free style rapping and one of the most insane upright bass solo's I have ever seen! The bass playing rivaled that of Chris Wood (of Medeski, Martin and Wood). The band really gels and innovates. Matisyahu's Melodic vocals give the sound a trance feel and he appears to really be enjoying himself on stage reminiscent to his earlier shows. The range and skill of these musicians blows Dub Trio out of the water! Cloud Runner is less ambient, more experimental, more full sounding and exhibits a wider musical range when compared to Dub Trio. I really hope to see more Cloud Runner shows in the future. CLOUD RUNNER SHOULD SCHEDULE A SUMMER TOUR!! The festival circuit would not know what hit them!