Awesome show
by Robz13 on 8/8/23All three bands brought it. Cydeways , G Love were all amazing. And then came Matisyahu! He was absolutely amazing.
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Since first emerging on the international stage in 2005, Matisyahu has established a reputation for following his muse—from the stripped-down roots reggae of the gold-certified Live at Stubb’s to the trippy ministrations of Youth to the polished pop eclecticism of Light. Then, in 2010, he returned to the venerable Austin venue that introduced him for Live at Stubb’s II, demonstrating that all those travels had somehow only strengthened his connection to his musical bedrock. It was a whirlwind half-decade journey, one that earned Matisyahu a place in pop culture at large.
And it was only the beginning.
Now based with his family in Los Angeles, Matisyahu blasts off yet again with Spark Seeker, a bold new studio album that finds the one-of-a-kind vocalist and songwriter exploring uncharted territory with help from an expansive cast of collaborators. “My musical tastes are all over the board,” he says in reference to a record that mixes ancient traditional sounds with futuristic electro beats, rapping with singing, songs of the spirit with songs of the body. “And, besides, my music has never been about the outer garment. It’s about searching out inspiration wherever it lies. This album is about seeking that spark within.”
Outer garments, of course, long defined Matisyahu in the eyes of many. “I was the Hasidic reggae superstar,” he says with a knowing laugh. So when Matisyahu took to Twitter in late 2011 to post a picture of himself with his new look, he did it with a certain amount of relief. “It just felt good to sort of restart everything,” he says, adding that the transformation actualized one of the central themes of Spark Seeker: the impermanence of the physical form. “The spark seeker digs for truth and meaning and is willing to let go of everything to find it. He’s honest and authentic with himself and lives life from the inside out. He creates music from the depths and doesn’t worry about what category it or he fits into.”
“We live in a world where people tend to think in extremes and categorize with ultimate statements,” Matisyahu says. “While it’s true that at one point it would’ve been pretty accurate to describe me as Hasidic reggae, for most of my career my music has been a blend, a mixture.”
For Spark Seeker—not just a collection of random tracks, but a complete piece of work made with one producer—Matisyahu spent a year recording with Koool Kojak (Nicki Minaj, Travis Barker, Ke$ha) at the latter’s home studio in L.A. Then the pair went to Israel with an open slate. “We booked a studio there and invited various friends and musicians—including Zohar Fresco, Daniel Zamir, Ravid Kahalani and rapper Shyne—to come and simply play music,” Matisyahu says. “We began to blend all of this live instrumentation to create a unique record, made by multi-faceted human beings who have many sides and many sources of inspiration.”
The result reflects that wide array of voices and experiences. In the hard-hitting “Live Like A Warrior” Matisyahu describes feelings of frustration and desperation, while lead single “Sunshine” rides what might be the most uplifting groove in his catalog; elsewhere, “Searchin’” pairs a gritty digital-dancehall beat with chanted lyrics and “I Believe in Love” exemplifies the album’s deep melodic streak. Throughout Spark Seeker you can hear Matisyahu embodying the album’s title—and embracing its humble promise. The album has a depth to it as well as a lightness, which alludes to the most essential theme of the record--that everything in life, especially music, exists in mixtures and blends. “Things are not as black and white as we would like to think. Not everything can be oversimplified," says Matisyahu.
“This is definitely pushing the boundaries of what I’ve done before,” he acknowledges. “It’s a new kind of record for me.” At this point we’d expect nothing less.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Rating: 4 out of 5 matisyahu was great
by ellewood on 8/8/23but the factory was awful...the balcony was closed. the service was poor. the sound wasn't good. not like we're used to. it's like half of it was turned off. matisyahu was great.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Good music.
by El gallo on 6/21/23House of Blues Anaheim - AnaheimThis is my first time seeing Matisyahu and I love the music and the way he performed. I’ll definitely love to see the band again.
Rating: 5 out of 5 This was amazing
by Austin on 6/19/23House of Blues Anaheim - AnaheimThis show overall was absolutely amazing. From the venue to the openers and the man of the hour it was all amazing. I will definitely be making this concert a yearly thing and upgrading to VIP
Rating: 5 out of 5 Great show!
by MD on 6/18/23House of Blues Anaheim - AnaheimMatisyahu was the best we've seen in a long time! Such a fun show!!!
Rating: 5 out of 5 Awesome 😎
by Larry on 6/18/23House of Blues Anaheim - AnaheimAwesome venue for over 4 hours of great music. MATISYAHU sounded great.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Great friendly staff!
by Mr Dell on 6/16/23Ace of Spades - SacramentoFirst off, the staff here are amazingly helpful and very kind! There were plwnty of spots to stop and grab a drink! The venue was packed but they had the aisles cleared for ease of acces to the many bars inside! I highly recommend going to a show here! 5 stars!!!
Rating: 5 out of 5 Better Live
by Wrx_Ash on 6/16/23Ace of Spades - SacramentoI have about 200 concerts under my belt and I have to say.. he is actually better live than what has been released. I’ve never been so shocked by someone sounding BETTER in person than him, he is truly amazing and I look forward to more shows!
Rating: 3 out of 5 Live Nation Should Do Better
by Dharmasekr on 6/16/23Ace of Spades - SacramentoWe purchased VIP tickets to the show and had a decent time. The VIP tickets weren't cheap. They included access to sound check and fast lane access to get back into the show. What we didn't know was that if you wanted to sit down anywhere during the show you had to pay an additional $50 to $75 bucks (per seat). Sound check was at 4:45p (we started standing in line at 4p) and Matisyahu didn't come on until about 9:30p. We ended up leaving about half way through his set just because we were to tired to keep standing around. This review is for Live Nation, your better than this! Offer seating with those expensive VIP tickets, please. As far as Matisyahu he killed it as usual and his opening bands, amazing!! I went home an added Cydways and DENM to all my playlists :)
Rating: 5 out of 5 Great concert
by Local on 6/16/23Ace of Spades - SacramentoThis was a great venue for a concert. Small, close to the stage, great sound system, easy access, good food places nearby. Overall a great experience! Depending on the band, the VIP section would be worth it to get out of the crowd and have better viewing.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Woo!
by Jmo on 6/16/23Ace of Spades - SacramentoIt was awesome, everything. Ummmmmm that is all ..... ..... ...... woooo!
Rating: 5 out of 5 Matisyahu was great
by Patrick on 6/14/23The Depot - Salt Lake CityI have seen Matisyahu twice now. The first, in South Lake Tahoe, left a lot to be desired. It was a strangely boring jam session style concert that left my group wishing for more. This experience at the depot in Salt Lake was totally different. From the start Matisyahu had a ton of energy and the atmosphere was great. He played a large number of his well known songs, and the crowd loved it. Having loved Matisyahu's music for a long time; I am so happy to have been able to finally see him put on a fantastic concert. Cydeways did a great job opening, as they really got the crowd going, and Matisyahu stole the show. Would highly recommend seeing Matisyahu if you have the opportunity, he is a ragge superstar even still. Ticket prices were very reasonable, and he really put on great concert for the crowd. If you are a raggae, rock, or just spiritual music kind of person you will really enjoy his show.
Rating: 5 out of 5 A M A Z I N G
by Danielle on 6/14/23The Depot - Salt Lake CityAlways such an amazing show when in Utah!! On point every time with the sound
Rating: 5 out of 5 Great show!
by Marr on 6/13/23The Depot - Salt Lake CityStaff was awesome and I love the changes to the venue as it had been a few years since I'd been to the Depot!
Rating: 5 out of 5 Best show eas always
by Johnny on 6/13/23The Depot - Salt Lake CityMy wife and I really enjoyed this show, he had a great balance of old and new stuff and the whole show was just phenomenal! We can’t wait to see him perform again!
Rating: 5 out of 5 Fire
by MiChellie on 6/13/23The Depot - Salt Lake CityStarted late but once they were on it was nonstop and invigorating. Small-ish venue is more intimate. Opening band Cydeways was fun and lively as well.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Awesome Show
by SJ on 6/13/23The Depot - Salt Lake CityProfessional, organized and so much fun! I can't wait to go back!
Rating: 5 out of 5 Amazing!
by KC on 6/9/23Knitting Factory - Boise - BoiseIntimate venue, organized, great experience overall!
Rating: 5 out of 5 Everything I hoped for and more
by Kaleo on 6/9/23Knitting Factory - Boise - BoiseOver 10 years ago I decided I wanted to see him live but it never quite lined up to happen. This show was well worth the wait. Matisyahu is such a passionate performer, he puts his whole personality on display and gives every note the depth of care it deserves.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Matisyahu was awesome 😎
by Sue on 5/10/23Goodyear Theater - AkronThe Goodyear Theatre was the perfect venue for this event!! Matisyahu rocked out in red pants and stripped shirt looking oh so great. His music is so inspiring with a feel good mood.