A wonderful new years
by phillipjayfried on 1/3/23House of Blues Cleveland - Clevelandbig thanks to tropidelic and all of the bands all together, was a real genuine night of fun, music and dancing. until next time đ
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Tropidelic in Concert
Tropidelic are surefire party-starters, talented instrumentalists, and an easy answer to the question of whether there are any good reggae bands from Cleveland, Ohio. The group â comprised of singer Matthew Roads, trombone player James Begin, guitarist Bobby Chronic, drummer Darrick Willis, trumpet player Derek McBryde, and bassist David Pags â formed in 2008 on the campus of Kent State University. They didn't have the horn section yet, but they still became college favorites, and they continued their success by moving to Cleveland after graduation.Â
At the time, no one in the city sounded quite like Tropidelic. Their sound has always been rooted in warm, groove-heavy reggae, but they quickly added funk, hip-hop, and even a little rock to their repertoire. They debuted this fusion on âRebirth of the Dope,' their self-released first EP, and sold 10,000 copies at concerts and street corners around the Midwest. âAll Heads Unite,' their first album, came out in 2011, and they've followed it with four more: âPolice State,' âGo Down With the Ship,' âThe Hard North,' and âHeavy Is the Head.'Â
âPolice State,' from 2015, was the breakthrough, mixing chill beats with serious lyrics about the personal ("Alcoholic") and the political ("Police State," inspired by an incident in which cops raided their practice space because of an incorrect warrant). On "Alcoholic," they were joined by Bumpin Uglies, who have since taken the younger band under their wing â and along on several tours.Â
This is a group of self-described road dogs, and they've brought their sound outside Cleveland city limits as part of Warped Tour and Electric Forest, and in support of acts like Slightly Stoopid and 311. Closer to home, they host the annual Freakstomp Music Festival, helping Ohio unlock its inner reggae jam-band vibrations. Their next album is set to be released in the spring of 2019, and they post on Instagram and Twitter as @Tropidelic.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Rating: 3 out of 5 Great Bands open opportunities for profiteering
by MattEP on 1/3/23House of Blues Cleveland - ClevelandTropidelic, Passafire, and Mooky were top notch acts at the beautiful Cleveland House Of Blues! Unfortunately, to make extra money from showgoers, the event ended just after midnight then there was a surcharge for the rest of the event! I never have been to a show on New Yearâs Eve that ended at 12:15 just so they could charge me to see the actual end of the show.
Rating: 4 out of 5 đ«¶đŒ
by Lilly on 1/3/23House of Blues Cleveland - ClevelandTropidelic brings variety of age groups and a good crowd if you need to blow off steam. They well definitely get you dancing!! HOB Security was there right away when something happened in the crowd and kept everyone safe. Door monitors where very nice but kind of shy when giving directions. Definitely could have better drink prices also. Fun event for a special occasion Forsure! Recommended đ€đŒ #tropi-holic
Rating: 4 out of 5 đ«¶đŒ
by Lilly on 1/3/23House of Blues Cleveland - ClevelandI enjoy HOB. Tropidelic goes hard but also brings a good crowd if you need to blow off steam. Security was there right away when something happened in the crowd and kept everyone safe. Door monitors where very nice but kind of shy when giving directions. Definitely could have better drink prices also. Fun event for a special occasion Forsure!
Rating: 5 out of 5 Best live performance EVER!
by James Weiss on 1/3/23House of Blues Cleveland - ClevelandI have seen 1000s of live bands in almost all of the lower 48 states. This is hands down, the best live band performance I have ever seen in my life!!!
Rating: 5 out of 5 Great band,nice venue
by James on 12/5/22Wally's - HamptonThe show was an overall great time, great music, great place!
Rating: 5 out of 5 Amazing band!
by R. M. on 9/18/22Great show! The friendliest band youâll meet! If you havenât seen them, you are missing out on the best time ever!!!
Rating: 5 out of 5 What are you waiting for?
by S. H. on 8/25/22Seriously if you cannot see this band Live I don't know what you're waiting for, they've been on the best show.
Rating: 5 out of 5 You NEED to See This Band
by Carla on 4/10/22You may not know that your life is missing anything, but, if you haven't seen a Tropidelic show, it is. These guys are, hands down, one of the best and most entertaining bands I've seen. Their music is great, they sound great, they are a lot of fun to watch, and they appeal to all types of music lovers. I've brought my mom, mother-in-law, brother, and several friends (all have different music preferences), and they all loved it and had a great time! And, we are all looking forward to seeing them again soon.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Amazing
by Jenn on 3/19/22Elevation 27 - Virginia BeachBand was amazing! Second time seeing them. Awesome. Venue was a good size that you were able to walk around and not feel too crowded but intimate enough to feel you were a part of the band.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Raw Energy
by M. H. on 2/18/22I will never miss a Trop show again. If theyâre within driving distance, Iâm going.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Best show ever
by Rastaman on 1/4/22House of Blues Cleveland - ClevelandBest concert experience ever. Tropidelic always brings an insane amount of energy
Rating: 5 out of 5 Amazing
by KC on 9/27/21Blueberry Hill Duck Room - St LouisTropidelic exceeded my expectations! So much fun to watch live. Canât wait to see them again!
Rating: 5 out of 5 Great Show.
by Mitchell681 on 9/26/21Blueberry Hill Duck Room - St LouisNot normally my kind of music, but my gf loves them. Really impressed and glad I went with her for this show. I will definitely be taking her to see them again first chance we get!
Rating: 5 out of 5 Amazing show lots of energy!
by Ping Pong Champ on 2/14/21This was a great show love the Drumline and everything that Tropidelic does so much energy great original music
Rating: 5 out of 5 excellent
by J. M. on 1/3/20House of Blues Cleveland presented by Cricket Wireless - ClevelandGreat show, Band is always so energetic. Always gets the crowd moving. Wish they played more shows in the Cleveland area but they are very special and I would highly recommend seeing them at any venue. House of Blues was packed and it was epic.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Amazing
by J. M. on 1/3/20House of Blues Cleveland presented by Cricket Wireless - ClevelandBest band in the world right now. They always put on an amazing show filled with energy. The coolest people who will actually talk to their fans. Had Balcony seats for this SOLD OUT show and it was one of the best ever. If you have not seen or listened to them yet please check them out.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Best NYE EVER
by Remix on 1/3/20House of Blues Cleveland presented by Cricket Wireless - ClevelandBy far the best NYE party in all of Cleveland! So much energy and love shared between the fans and the bands!
Rating: 5 out of 5 Don't miss!
by DeeDee on 6/2/19Encore at The Uptown Theater - Kansas Citythese guys party hardy- I've listened to them for awhile, but this was my 1st time seeing them live. Theses guys keep the energy up and will keep you on your feet all night! the drum line through the crowd was AH-MAZ-ING! I can't wait to see them again- only thing- lay off their gritz
Rating: 5 out of 5 Absolutely Amazing!!
by Jammers on 4/17/19Encore at The Uptown Theater - Kansas CityTropidelic put on the best live show I have seen in a very long time!!!