Win Tickets ($50): Barrington Levy @ Mt. Tabor Theater | Star of Jamaican Dancehall Music
March 1, 2011 — PDXPIPELINEPipeline is giving away a pair of tickets to Barrington Levy at Mt. Tabor Theater on Friday, March 11. To win, comment on this post why you would like to attend. Winners will be notified via email on Friday, March 11.
Related Events from Mt. Tabor Theater:
- March 7: Keegan and The Fam @ Mt.Tabor Theater | FREE Dance Party
- March 8: Mardi Gras Family Funktion @ Mt. Tabor Theater | Feat. Funk Drummer Russell Batiste
- March 9: Miss Kennedy’s Cabaret @ Mt. Tabor Theater | Live Sex Talk Show, Burlesque
- March 10: Moonalice, Lost Creek Gang @ Mt. Tabor Theater | California Hippie Jams
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From our sponsors at Mt. Tabor Theater:
Culture Yard presents:
BARRINGTON LEVY
with Detour Posse and Guests
Friday, March 11
9 p.m. | 21+
$20 advance | $25 doors
Tickets: TicketsWest
Mt. Tabor Theater
4811 SE Hawthorne Blvd.
Called reggae’s “Mellow Canary” by virtue of his strong, pure vocal style, he’s renowned as the first original singer of the dancehall era. Barrington developed his signature riff by experimenting with different vocalizations and bouncing the sounds off the surrounding hills.
A driving force in reggae music, Levy remains the perennial favorite of audiences in Jamaica – and throughout the world. Always a solid voice and a uniquely expressive song style, Barrington is consistently at the forefront of the music scene, and has become the most requested vocalist in reggae music history. In the late 1980′s, Barrington Levy began working with veteran producer Jah Screw, and together they created some of reggae’s most memorable recordings. There was the classic album of Barrington’s greatest hits dubbed Broader Than Broadway, which is one of the best reggae collections ever created.
After a stunning performance on the 1994 Sunsplash, Barrington was signed to MCA Records, but quickly parted ways with the label and began working with Jah Screw to make the Duets album, where Levy teamed with all the hottest DJs from Beenie Man to Lady Saw. He came back larger than life with Bounti Killer on the song “Living Dangerously” – undisputedly the biggest reggae song of 1996, both in Jamaica and the United States, and for months held the 1 spot on the dancehall charts worldwide. Barrington was lifted to the top of the charts, his career in full swing again, and continues to remain at the top of playlists on every radio station in Jamaica, and dancehalls throughout the world.
March 1, 2011 at 12:46
Fun and warm Jamaican tunes, that’s just what I need in this cold rainy weather. It would brighten up my week to win tickets, and enjoy their show. Thanks so much for considering me :D
March 1, 2011 at 13:02
Really looking forward to catching this show. Free tickets would really make my day!
March 1, 2011 at 13:13
I’d love to see the “Mellow Canary†at the Mt. Tabor theater.
Thanks
March 1, 2011 at 13:22
MATE- Barrington Levy is WICKED!!! I just moved to Portland from the UK and would like nothing more than to check out the Mr. Tabor theatre with me mrs. yes rasta!
March 1, 2011 at 13:24
unfortunately i wouldnt be able to attend, but i would love to enter myself in hopes of giving the tickets to my dear friend and lover as he is a great fan of jamaican dancehall and he would be so excited.
March 1, 2011 at 13:44
I would like to take my little sister for her birthday!
March 1, 2011 at 14:13
Jamaican tunes during this very wet wintry weather would be like a ray of sunshine. I would love to attend.thanks
March 1, 2011 at 14:33
Black black roses, are bloomin’ in my garden! Barrington Levy is one the best reggae artists on all time in my opinion. His call and response in Rastaman jibberish, is an experience not to be missed! Even if I dont win tix, im still going! MurdererrrrRRRRRAAAAAA!
March 1, 2011 at 14:56
I could take Rastamouse. He loves reggae and cheese.
March 1, 2011 at 18:33
I’d love to go!
March 1, 2011 at 22:44
When I think of the masters of reggae music, my mind automatically thinks of the late, great Bob Marley and the originator of dancehall reggae, Barrington Levy. Barrington Levy’s unique sound puts me at ease and in that reggae vibe that lovers of reggae cannot deny. One song in particular, “Prison Oval Rock”, is one of my favorites. It brings me back to a time when I was riding down the highway bobbin’ my head to the rhythm. When the sun was shining and I didn’t have a care in the world. And ’til this day, that song still has that effect on me. I am so excited to see this reggae legend in person and bob my head to the rhythm once again.
March 2, 2011 at 08:57
I’ve lived in Portland a little over a year now and have yet to see a show at Mt. Tabor Theater. Please help me remedy this faux pas.
March 2, 2011 at 10:54
I was listening to dancehall before it was cool!
Seriously though, I made my entrance into Reggae Dancehall in 2007 when I visited Kingston. I was introduced to Buju Banton and Sizzla and, of course, Barrington Levy! I love Jamaican culture and I’m aching to revisit the their beautiful music!
March 2, 2011 at 12:13
Just a drop of sunshine and the most amazing performer would be a delight and i can only imagine such sounds! Any opportunity to drift away to this classic performer?
March 2, 2011 at 14:55
I missed the great weekend of Bob Marley birthday music cuz I had no dough,
Barrington Levy-please help me go.
I’ve got less money than I had befo.
I really could use a good reggae show.
March 2, 2011 at 15:50
Who is this guy, Barrington Levy??? In an unrelated note, the song “Under Mi Sensi” is my favorite of all time. Wait… is that the same Barrington Levy?!?! Give me, give me, give me! pplleeeaaasseee? sorry to kinda beg, but I’m broke too.
March 3, 2011 at 00:08
The Northwest has been my home for 3 years now. I love, love, love it. There is but one thing missing though… a consistent, vibrant reggae scene.
Barrington Levy reminds me of small, sweaty dancehalls, dimly lit by red lightbulbs. Dancehalls packed with smiles across the faces of people from all around the world, with one thing in common, the love of reggae.
I want to go to this show because it makes me happy, and it makes me happy to see others happy too.
March 3, 2011 at 11:45
Reggae Music transports me to an island. I lived on an island for a year in the tropics and sometimes I think I have never recovered. But who wants to recover from paradise? Send me back, please, even if just for a little while. Ja. I even have Jamaican flag colored Puma’s I would wear to the show.
March 3, 2011 at 12:19
who DOESN’T want to go?!? as time passes, the forefathers (and mothers) of reggae are heading back to the the mother of all motherlands. this has happened with the founders of jazz and i’m thankful i had the foresight to see as many of them as i did.
i’m working hard to have the same experience with our reggae greats. it would be a notable achievement to add barrington to my list. perhaps you can help me with this goal, sight? seen!
March 3, 2011 at 14:04
Holy Guacamole I didn’t even know this show was happening! I WOULD LOVE to win tickets to this show to take my Hawaiian local boy fiance. This show is gonnna ROCK! Thanks!
March 3, 2011 at 14:07
reggae is cool!
March 3, 2011 at 14:11
I would love to go and take my friend who moved here from Kingston, Jamaica. I am sure it would be such a surprise to get a little taste from back home. Pick me!
March 3, 2011 at 14:13
My best gal and I need a night out and, more importantly, we’d both be thrilled to see a legend like Barrington play! Hope we win!
March 3, 2011 at 14:41
under me sensi me under me sensi! I would love to check out Barington Levy! Woooa ohhh oh oh ooooh, SEEN! It would be cool to see him at a venue like Mt.Tabor theater. I saw him like 5 years ago at NWRF and haven’t seen him since. This would be another great experience I’m sure. PEACE and THANKS
March 3, 2011 at 14:50
who wouldn’t want to go? plus i have no money to buy tix on my own!
March 3, 2011 at 15:10
i’ve got Broader than Broadway spinning on my grooveshark now…let the sunshine of barrington and jamaica lift the portland wintertime drab!
March 3, 2011 at 15:45
Great poem by Lori! Send her to da show…
March 3, 2011 at 15:54
I’m celebrating my 70th birthday on March 9th and this would be a very cool birthday gift. Could it be that I’ll be the oldest white lady there??
March 3, 2011 at 16:08
just check out your site and saw you were giving tickets away….now that I actually know Barrington Levy is coming to Mt Tabor I need to rearrange my musical plans for next weekend…so stoked! Would love to win tickets!! thanks! :)
March 3, 2011 at 17:20
Amaican Dancehall is near my home. BARRINGTON LEVY is my favorite artist in the world. I love both.
March 3, 2011 at 17:50
i saw him once at reggae sunsplash in salem of all places, but i’d like to again…that was 20 years ago.
March 3, 2011 at 18:40
I would love tickets to Barrington Levy! Portland is blessed to have him and his beautiful voice grace us. RasTafarI Live!!!!
March 3, 2011 at 18:41
Portland is blessed to have him and his beautiful voice grace us. RasTafarI Live!!!!
March 3, 2011 at 19:28
I would like a night out with my son.
March 3, 2011 at 19:55
This sounds like a great event!
March 3, 2011 at 20:48
What a perfect way to warm up on a Friday night! Pick me for the passes!
March 3, 2011 at 21:21
I would love to see him again. It’s been years… Hope im not too late
March 4, 2011 at 14:39
Ok, so obviously this is going to be an amazing show and I would be most appreciative to win tickets. But most importantly, I’ve been single WAY too long and would thoroughly enjoy the opportunity to meet beautiful-reggae loving-rasta men. Oh, yes indeed.
March 4, 2011 at 15:22
This artist has integrity, and a legacy of sincere reggae vocals. He tugs at your heartstrings, which is precisely why I love going to see Barrington. He the genuine article, and a very rare performer with real soul.
March 4, 2011 at 15:44
I gotta see Barrington Levy because the man is a master and I’ve been listening to him for years but haven’t gotten to see him once!
March 4, 2011 at 16:32
Just discovered B. Levy and am loving his music.
March 4, 2011 at 16:48
So excited. Love Barrington- such positive messages and talented vocals. YAY!
March 4, 2011 at 18:56
i would love to see this show. pick me! pick me!
March 4, 2011 at 21:22
Been too long since I’ve seen a good reggae show. I want in on this.
March 5, 2011 at 10:32
pdx pipeline, help me have 10 of barrington levy’s babies friday night.
March 5, 2011 at 11:31
Seeing a live reggae show would be awesome… but Barrington Levy!! That would make my top 5 most awesome events of 2011! I would love to make this happen myself, but with such tight finances, Im crossing my fingers for some free tickets!!
March 5, 2011 at 12:03
Oh my gosh I love Barrington Levy’s voice. It is so awesome, and the music really does make you feel warm on a cold, rainy day. He came to OSU a few years ago in front of a packed quad on a misty night, it was awesome. Listen to his music all the time on ipod
March 5, 2011 at 15:13
I’m of Jamaican decent and my wife and I moved to PDX in ’04 with our kids from the east coast. We love it here but miss our family and culture. My wife’s Puerto Rican by the way. Winning these tickets would be a great way for us let off some steam in PDX.
March 6, 2011 at 12:52
I just got back from kingston last night! Me an my girls went to follow di arrow – the stageshow out near ochi that was shut down early becuase of gully – gaza violence.
I would love to be able to live up the dancehall in portland!
March 7, 2011 at 00:54
Because I’ve seen him three times and he is the best reggae performer (tied with Gregory Isaacs) that I’ve seen to date!
March 7, 2011 at 11:30
Because I’d love to give my boyfriend (a huge fan) a special night for all the wonderful ways in which he shows me how much he cares, and for all he does for his family.
March 9, 2011 at 10:28
JAH!!! RASTAFARI!!! I&I would love the show, send us and praises to Jah;-) Feelin Irie, Dem feelin Irie yo!
March 9, 2011 at 10:59
My husband and I are both full time students and parents. He graduates this month (finally). We really don’t get to spend a whole lot of time one on one, I miss his friendship and would love to spend a relaxed evening on the town with him.
March 9, 2011 at 14:41
It’s 420 yo… i need this show… i ain’t no Ho.. got no dough …. but really want to go ….. I Love You Man!!!
March 10, 2011 at 09:31
Last time I went to see Barrington Levy I drove from Ashland to Eugene and the show ended up being cancelled. I need redemption, and something to offset the gas money I’ll spend to get all the way up to Portland and back (either way I’m going, but it’d be good to at least offset some of the cost). Plus, Mt. Tabor theater needs me there to plug in…
March 10, 2011 at 11:27
Gotta gotta dance! ‘Nuff said!
March 10, 2011 at 12:57
Roses are red,
Violets are blue,
I’ve never seen black roses @ Mt. Tabor,
and i want to.
March 10, 2011 at 12:58
Hunter Man – Collie Weed
March 10, 2011 at 13:13
Why would I like to go? Because ‘Black Roses’ is the ringtone on my phone and has been for years now. I have a deep and abiding love for the music of Mr. Levy, and I would kill (joking…or AM I?) to see him live after all my years of being a fan.
March 10, 2011 at 13:51
I have not experienced dancehall at Mt Tabor…..ready to go!
March 10, 2011 at 14:04
I love the happy sounds of Reggae…makes you want to toe tap along with the music! We would love to hear this hap, happ, happy music of Barrington Levy! So…Please… pick me, pick me!
March 10, 2011 at 14:16
Sounds like fun and my freinds are broke so what a great suprise..
March 10, 2011 at 15:16
I didn’t even know that barrington levy sill toured. Be dope to see live.
March 10, 2011 at 15:24
hook me up like a tow truck!
March 10, 2011 at 15:37
Would LOVE to go see this show and bring my husband who LOVES Barrington Levy!!! Pick me!! ;)
March 10, 2011 at 16:08
2nd attempt. I have 2 POOOOOOOOR Hippie brothers and one has a girlfriend and they are going to be in town just for this show. I would LOOOOOOVE to be able to tell them I got them 2 free tickets. KTHANKSBYE :-) I love PDXPIPELINE!
March 10, 2011 at 16:09
OMG!!! My all time favorite Rasta Father..He is amazing and I would love to see him at Tabor!! Would be a sweet surprise for my honey ;)
March 10, 2011 at 16:38
I would love to win these tickets because Barrington is the ultimate dancehall rapper and I’m so poor, I can’t afford the tickets
March 10, 2011 at 18:07
This guy is a true Rastafarian. He’s worth it. Great venue too.
March 10, 2011 at 18:15
this would be the ultimate friday! please pick me!
March 10, 2011 at 21:35
I need to mash up the dance floor.Bless I with the tickets please!
March 10, 2011 at 21:47
To be one with the soulfully blessed sound I will run come rally round if for I tickets be found. If you you where woundring who to pick look no further please !!!
March 11, 2011 at 14:12
Because you are old and I am young and while I’m young, yes I want to have some fun!
April 1, 2011 at 07:27
Barington Levy is the SWING of reggae music- he is the SKIBIDY BOP BOP BOP BOP WOAH of roots- he puts the FUNKY in dancehall- he turns the base up and gets the crowd smiling and shaking what their mama gave em like the world was gonna end and this was the BUBBLE AND WIND to save it.
I wear a ring on my finger cuz I married an African dread- love of my life- A DANCE HALL REGGAE LOVA like me- a DJ- a dreamer- & I am a poet and song writer and a schemer.
My latest scheme is searching the internet when I should be getting ready for work for a music we can take our no money having, good time having, ready to shake our fine asses too.
Think on it….bless.