The Big Takeover presented by Upstate Reggae | Colony • Woodstock, NY
Schedule
Fri, 28 Mar, 2025 at 07:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
22 Rock City Rd, Woodstock, NY, United States, New York 12498 | Woodstock, NY
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The Big TakeoverFRI March 28th
Doors 6pm | Show 7pm
THE BIG TAKEOVER
Fine roots reggae from the Hudson Valley of New York
Traditionalists or progressives? Fronted by the charismatic Jamaican-born singer and songwriter Nee Nee Rushie, the seven-piece New York band The Big Takeover plays original music that is rooted in and reverent toward the genres and rhythms of Jamaican pop: reggae, rocksteady, ska. They are devotees of Desmond Dekker and the way the old school did it. At the same time, The Big Takeover crosses lines and blends traditions like global pop fusionists. Their deceptively complex arrangements and big hooks connect with the spirit of Motown and the uptown sophistication of the 21st century retro soul and R&B revival scene.
“Led by the powerhouse, Jamaican-born singer and songwriter NeeNee Rushie, The Big Takeover's horn-powered global blend reveals deep fluency in reggae and world music, hints of soul and Motown, and their own infectious brand of pop classicism.” — John Burdick
That rich sound, along with their rigorous performing schedule and studio work, has been paying off. In 2018, the Big Takeover completed a successful 12-state tour. They were enthusiastically received by 10,000 at Omaha’s Jazz on the Green festival. They delivered an outrageously infectious and nuanced acoustic performance on the popular reggae-centric Sugarshack Sessions. Meanwhile, their current standalone single “Rainboots” has scored big with the discerning tastes at National Public Radio. The Big Takeover has appeared live in studio on several NPR stations, while “Rainboots” is in rotation on all of them.
https://www.bigtakeoverband.com
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Where is it happening?
22 Rock City Rd, Woodstock, NY, United States, New York 12498Event Location & Nearby Stays:
Tickets
USD 29.02 to USD 34.93
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