| Tuesday, April 24 |
Get Tickets $25 Advance
The courtyard has the good fortune to host two great bands from different generations of reggae.
Steel Pulse formed inBirmingham, England in 1975 and was an adjunct member of Britain’s nascent punk scene — they opened for the likes The Clash, XTC and the Police — before carving out a major position on the international reggae scene. Over the years, the band has enjoyed its share of pop success, driven by their unerring ear for hooks and sublime vocal harmonies.
SOJA (Soldiers of Jah Army) formed in 1997 in northern Virginia and has carved out a vaunted niche as one of the most roots-type bands in the modern, beach-oriented reggae scene. SOJA released an album, Strength to Survive, on Dave Matthews’ ATO label earlier this year.
While neither band hails from Jamaica, their combined concert promises a whole lot of reggae authenticity.
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I would love to have an opportunity to see Steel Pulse when they visit Jannus Live on Apr 24. I have a 4 yr old who shares my love for reggae music. Is there a children policy at Jannus Live for this show?
Steel Pulse is my fav band and i just got into Soja. So i will be at this concert. Cant wait.
Stell Pulse…not bad. SOJA?….freakin’ terrible excuse for a FAKE reggae band
Steel Pulse is sick!, but Soja is just painful. Soja
is just a bunch of average posers. They
don’t even have one legit song. Anyway, I’m
ambivalent about this concert: on the one
hand, I really want to see Steel Pulse, but on
the other hand, I have no desire to see Soja–
total imposters!
Last time I saw Steel Pulse was at the Tampa Theatre- Can’t wait! Don’t know SOJA, and from reading some of these posts, not sure I want to, but SP is AWESOME.
HUGE Steel Pulse fan and this will be my first show seeing them!! Can’t wait!!!
Steel Pulse are great but SOJA is my favorite reggae band. They were just featured on the Tonight Show. Great band!!!!
SOJA is awesome and one of my favorite bands. I have enjoyed their music for the past +/- 10 years since I saw them live in Greenville, NC while in college. I can’t wait for 4/24.
Be safe, be happy, see you at the show!
Soja’s recorded music does them no justice…. You all need to see them live before you judge.
Just watched the video from the Tonight show of Soja and these posters are correct. They are a poor excuse for a reggae band. Maybe SP can give them some pointers or some talent.
Mike it’s all ages u can bring ur child.I had my son with me last year when i saw Stephen Marley there.
SOJA a fake Reggae band? Why? Because they’re white? They are the ones touring with Steel Pulse. Don’t hate they make some damn good music if you listen to it. Im hoppin from Wanne Fest in Florida 4/20 weekend right to Jannus Landing St Pete 4/24. Gonna be dope!!!
You Soja haters need to seek anger counseling or get help. Bashing people is so far away from what reggae is all about. I really hope you haters stay home and don’t come to the show. You don’t deserve to experience true artists like Soja or Steel Pulse. Take your negativity somewhere else.
Remember It’s: “ONE LOVE”
Seriously, SOJA haters is right…well wrong! They’re new Reggae artists and have played with tons of classic acts. Go to a show and let me know if you have an absolutely awesome time; it’ll happen.
Can’t wait for Wanee and your concert!
LOL at people calling SOJA fake reggae and posers. Couldn’t be further from the truth. You have obviously never heard of songs like rasta courage, true love, open my eyes, peace in a time of war etc. Granted their newest cd is generated more for mass appeal its still a solid effort and their live perfromance on the tonight show was in no way indicative of their actual live show. Steel pulse is one of my favorite bands ever and its almost impossible for someone who loves still pulse not to like SOJA. Both these bands are having tons of energy performing and put on some of the best live shows ive ever seen.
I followed the link to purchase tickets, however, the event is not listed on the page that comes up. Has anyone a clue as to how to buy my tickets ‘in advance’? If I can go into Jannus ahead of time to buy them, please let me know.
Many thanks,
Marley
Just saw this show last night in Orlando…
Just as expected Steel Pulse effing blew it up!!!!!!!!, and SOJA was slightly painful to get through…It wasnt even close…
Go see Steel Pulse, you will not regret it!
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SOJA is my favorite band ever.!!!! So for all of you people that have nothing nice to say DONT SAY IT! Thank you
Stoked for the show tonight!! Music to spread the message of love, peace, and equality. That’s reggae!!
People on here need to STOP hating on SOJA
Steel Pulse is one of the best shows I have ever see , they are great artist and have been killing it since the 70s I saw SOJA a year ago, while they aren’t one of my fav modern bands they are still awesome live. Go to this show if you are a reggae enthusiast they are both extremely solid bands. But SP is legendary, I promise!
Steel Pulse will ROCK! And if you have not heard SOJA before – you are in for a treat. I heard them in a small club in Savannah and they are a very talented group and make some great music. Anyone that says otherwise either can’t handle their ganja or are just smoking too much!
I’ll be there tonight! Looking forward to it!