It’s Wailers Week on the River!

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Legendary reggae band The Wailers, as in, Bob Marley AND THE WAILERS, appear at Hawks and Reed Friday night in Greenfield! They’re led by founding member Aston “Familyman” Barrett, with original Wailers’ guitarists Junior Marvin and Donald Kinsey.

We’re celebrating the music and legacy of Bob Marley and The Wailers all week on the River, and giving away tickets to the big show! Tune in every morning for your chance to win, and make sure you catch The Wailers at Hawks and Reed Friday night in Greenfield. Get tickets right here.

Deepen your understanding of Bob Marley and the Wailers with Michael Sokol’s extended interview with Roger Steffens, reggae expert and Bob Marley and The Wailers archivist.

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