Matisyahu at The National in Richmond, VA on 3/28/17

August 29, 2017 / Robert Wallace / Source

Matisyahu’s tour made it’s stop in Richmond, VA this week at the National, and while his look may have change since he broke onto the music scene in 2004, he sure can still deliver a powerful performance.

Matisyahu’s conscious and insightful lyrics provide a narrative that makes the audience feel alive and ready to move. This mixed with the vibrant light show and interactions with the crowd to pick the set list makes for a show you don’t want to miss. His new full-length album is due to be released this coming spring and is said to be announcing some big news on Friday, March 31st”.

On this tour Matisyahu plays a wonderful mix of old and new tracks, as well as a few covers sprinkled in. From “King Without A Crown” and “Aish Tamid” to “No Woman, No Cry,” the show if full of wonderful, powerful joy. Few artists manage to remain as positive in their political dialogue as Matisyahu, which makes seeing him live an engaging, enlightening experience.

Matisyahu has a number of upcoming shows all across the U.S. Find dates and tickets here.