Adrian Xavier & Ska Island + Sarah Christine + Selecta Matsui at Spanish Ballroom
Schedule
Wed, 22 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm
UTC-07:00Location
Spanish Ballroom | Tacoma, WA
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McMenamins Presents:Ska Island
Sarah Christine
Selecta Matsui
Spanish Ballroom
April 22nd, 2026
6PM Doors
7PM Show
$12 advance or $15 day of show
Adrian Xavier & Ska Island
Adrian Xavier & Ska Island are celebrating the release of their epic single "Peace To All Nations" with a special Earth Day show at the Spanish Ballroom.
Adrian Xavier was born in Seattle and raised traveling throughout the West Coast of the United States. His mom Swaneagle is known in Pacific Northwest creative and activist circles as a free-spirited visual artist whose work reflects earth consciousness, unity, and grassroots social awareness. His mother and father's influences helped shape his blend of reggae, dub, folk, pop and global influences. Growing up with a father immersed in the Los Angeles fast-paced broadcast world — while being mostly raised by an activist visual artist — gave Adrian Xavier exposure to two very different but equally powerful creative influences. From the remote mountains of Eastern Washington to the suburbs of Los Angeles, Adrian Xavier grew up around diversity, The vibrant Pacific Northwest music community played a major role in developing his sound and career. Adrian Xavier’s early music career began with the band Pure Water, which he started in 1997. While he was a member of Pure Water, the band opened for major reggae acts including The Wailers (Bob Marley’s legendary band) and Jimmie Cliff. By Early 2000 Adrian Xavier began working on his debut solo album R Nature. The album received praise on international reggae platforms, notably from Orange 94.0 — das Freie Radio in Austria, which highlighted strong songwriting, vocals, and production quality.
On stage, Adrian doesn’t just perform songs — he creates atmosphere and connection. Whether performing solo with acoustic guitar or backed by a full band, his shows move between roots reggae grooves, world-beat rhythms, folk-inspired storytelling, and moments of improvisational dub energy. His lyrics center on unity, social awareness, empowerment, and positive action. Songs often invite the crowd to reflect, sing along, and participate.
The mighty Ska Island band is an explosive jazz-band style ska band inspired by the original ska masters, the Skatalites. Featuring a talented lineup of veteran reggae and jazz professionals from across the PNW, the group has been amazing and delighting audiences across the region, both in their works with Adrian and independently performing new versions of classic ska tunes as well as original compositions. The powerful horn section punctuates a tight & punchy rhythm section, and the whole band is stacked with dazzling soloists. The lineup's other credits include works with artists like The East Van All-Stars, Winston Jarrett, The Herbivores, Clinton Fearon's "Boogie Brown Band", State of Jefferson, The Jazz Senators, GrooveLab, Cozmic Sauce, Yogoman Burning Band, New Old Chatauqua's "Fighting Instruments of Karma" band, Marmalade and Dub Lounge Int'l and more"
Sarah Christine
Sarah Christine is a visionary vocalist and conscious songwriter that channels uplifting messages of empowerment, positivity & connection. Her original music blends the soothing sounds of acoustic guitar, world infused percussion and high vibrational vocal affirmations to create a musical experience that inspires and penetrates the soul. Sarah Christine’s warm honey voice is a soulful siren that invites the listener to align with the Divine essence within each of us.
Selecta Matsui
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