Surf Sounds Summer Concert Series - The Meditations with Irie Sol

As part of the foundation of reggae music, Ansel “Meditation” Cridland has for over 40 years been producing, writing, arranging, and performing for fans all over the world. As leader of the legendary trio The Meditations, Ansel and his fellow band members performed at the historical ONE LOVE PEACE CONCERT at the request of his friend and collaborator Bob Marley. Legends like Jimmy Cliff, Sly and Robbie, Philip Smart, Willie Lindo and Gregory Isaac are among the people that Ansel has worked with. These contributions have sculpted the sound of Roots Rock Reggae over the years, making The Meditations a fundamental and essential part of reggae music. Accompanying him are vocalists Laury Webb (who is also featured on The Good Of Man album) and DaddyLion Chandell. Together, they’ve been touring the United States performing for massive crowds at venues like the Red Rock Amphitheater twice in seven years. The Meditations' music is Roots Reggae at its finest. The love is overwhelming and it’s an inspiring experience to see The Meditations live. Junior Williams moved from Kingston to the US with the dream of fusing music from his home island with international and American genres. Based in the Twin Cities and Eau Claire, Irie Sol’s members hail from Belize, Brazil, Ecuador, Italy, Jamaica, Nepal, Russia, South Korea, Tanzania, and all over America. Irie Sol has shared the stage with George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic, Wyclef, and the Wailers. Our original music has been featured on the BBC, CBS, Converge Radio, KFAI, KMOJ, and MPR. We're honored to return to the Surf Ballroom in support of reggae legends The Meditations. Want dinner and a show? No worries! Food from The Legacy Grill will be available to order during the show. Scan the QR code on your booth or table to place your order, wait for the text alert that your food has been delivered, and enjoy! Special thanks to Raymond James, Clear Lake Bank & Trust, and Dean Snyder Construction for their sponsorship - because of each of their generosity, the admission to these shows is FREE, with donations for the Surf Ballroom & Museum’s Education and Outreach Programs accepted in lieu of admission.