Buju Banton

We were blown away. On time, perfectly orchestrated, jam packed excitement, incredible guests! The intensity was there from Kayla Bliss right on thru to the end of Buju's last set. Every star was amazing. It felt like a once in a lifetime gathering. Queen Ifrica was a revelation - fierce!! Only one minor let down - the dj rambled into sexist kind of talk, which a number of us women along the line in the front row talked about and were unhappy with. We knew he had a hard job handling the breaks, set changes etc. but he could have gone in a different direction with his creativity. We were mesmerized by the whole concert, and will be thinking and bragging about being there for a long time to come!

The concert was AMAZING!!!!! I dance the entire time, the entire arena was on their feet when Buju came on stage. Bujus performance was electrifying. Man this man was born to perform, born to uplift the people. His outfits were amazing. He changed when he called on Shabba to perform. He is a veteran and I will not miss this event next year. This event was totally worth my trip from California. Oh ya and I love my seat. I loved Bujus entire performance. I loved when he did a stoop & whine his body & another time when he was singing and went down again, he was intune with the audience, very intense, he was more than 110% in belief in what he was singing.Buju sings from the soul.

The show was awesome, one of the best I have attended.

Considering that the Caribbean community is a major contributor to the diversity of culture that exists in NYC, I was very happy to see MSG filled with people who love Jamaican music. The audience interacted with the artists in a personal way and visa versa. It was a wonderful event that I wish more people could afford to experience. I was particularly inspired by the vocal range and positive vibes of the Queen, totally entertained by Tony Rebel's stagecraft, uplifted by the energy of "old boy" Burning Spear, mesmerized by the professionalism of the high stepping Buju, and very happy to see the evolution of Shaba as a seasoned performer, ranking him as one of the best ever from Jamaica. This was a great show, and I give some "big ups" to David Levy. However next time he should cut out the sexual jokes. We had a few kids in the audience. Next time David, play some CD's between band change. Kibba yu mouth.

Buju has the ability to make you literally feel his music. He is the greatest! I really only went to see him and Shabba Ranks, but Queen Ifrica and Tony Rebel were extremely entertaining too. The show was better than last year's because it kept going rather than having breaks after every performance.

This was my first time going to a Buju concert. I really expected more. Very disappointed. Rather spend that kind of money to see Machel Montano instead.

It was so nice. The crowd and the performers were Oh so Great!!! Just wish Shabba would have continued his performance,He has to realize that even if he's is one of the Best, he''s been out of the game for a minute. Shabba that was very childish of you and your performance should have continued. Next time keep it professional and give the people what they came and wanted to see. Buju Thank You for a Great! performance this Year you really gave us our money worth ,Thats the BUJU I know and Love

this show was awesome, i would defnitely attend again. I would appreciate if the sound techinician would turn down the music so the audience an better hear the lyrics of the performers.

all the proformances were great, but i felt that it was rushed. tony rebels set was too short, as was everyone elses, buju put on a great show as usuall but i felt a bit jiped because buju wasn't on stage long enough. So in short all the acts put on great proformances, but none of them proformed long enough. Not at a $99.50 ticket price

The show was just excellent. Shabba tore up the place. He is a master. Buju is such an excellent performer with great command of the entire stage; he had the crowd entertained from the beginning to the end of the show. The show was worth every penny I paid. Thank you Buju, keep up the good work. It was my first time seeing you in concert. appled

I enjoyed the show. It started on time and the line up was great. I will be buying a couple of cds as a result of see some of the artists.

I thought the show was amazing, well organized; on time. I enjoyed the way the different artists performance overlapped each other. There were no signs of competion between any artists (clash). Buju was in rear form, he has really matured.

Had a great time , love Buju Banton. Been to every U.S. show since 1996. Big fan of his music. Enjoyed Shabba Ranks come back loved him as a young girl. Tony Rebel was fabulous. Wish Beres Hammond would have been there, saw him at BAM was also a great show. It was a great night and a well behaved crowd. Hopefully large venues will continue to have Caribean shows more often. Kudos to WAMU Theater.

I enjoyed Buju and friends and I would definitely pay to see him again.

I Must Say Buju Banton Is the best of the best. He is second in line to Sir BOB !!! LOL There are many artisit that are good but MY Buju is GREAT! I Loved the event the only thing I would have changed is seeing ONLY BUJU All Night!!!! I wasn't happy with Shabba he should have stayed Home!

the concert was off the chain. i would watch it all over again ten times. all the artiste were on top form. great great show. big up buju everytime i love him. i cannot wait for next years event.

On a hole The show was good. Buju Banton was the best of all. I think he should spend more time on stage rather than the other local artists did. I know that everybody need a chance but since the show featured Buju he ssould give more. I'm happy I went and this has been my second time. I'll make it an annual event.

Tony rebel, Shabba ranks,Buju Banton, Queen Africka they were great. there proformace were incredible

OVERALL THE SHOW WAS VERY GOOD BUT I THINK BUJU COULD HAVE SEQUENCE HIS TIME ON STAGE A LITTLE BETTER BY PEPPERING THE ACT WITH MORE OF HIS OLD HITS. I REALLY ENJOYED SHABBA RANKS PREFORMANCE I LOST MY VOICE SINGIN ALONG WITH HIS OLD HITS.

IT WAS GOOD HOWEVER I WISH BUJU HAD SING OUT MORE OF HIS POPULAR SONGS RATHER THAN JUST A PREVIEW - LOVED TONY REBEL & SHABA

Buju and all da artist really gave da audience their moneys worth. Queen ifrica put it on Have see her again. As for buju he brought da house down. See ya next year buju an friends. :-)

The show sell off................. Queen Ifrica, Tony Rebel, Burning Spear, New Kidz, Morgan Heritage, Shabba and Buju (need I say more). The show was extravagant and then some. Madison Square Garden had to turn on all the lights to get Buju to end the show. Had a wonderful time, looking forward to next year.

Buju never disappoints! This show was amazing. There was a great line up of artists leading up to Buju and they were all great! Non stop music to get you up and dancing! Burning Spear was dancing like a 21 year old! Buju came on to sing for a bit and then he gave the floor to Shabba Ranks and Morgan Heritage only to return to close out the show. He sang songs from all his albums, including Optimistic soul from "Rasta got soull" Can't wait for his next show!!

Great show as always, we need more shows like this at the Garden!

The concert was good...wished the performers performed the whole song or even sang more instead of trying to make the audience sing more...i thought shabba would have his own set not just brought in the middle of when buju was singing. it seem disorganized...could not hear the back up music...but I love Buju and reggae concerts are what they are.

The experience was fantabulous, great in ever sense of the word. the artists was off the chain, TONY REBEL,BUJU & GRAMPS/MORGAN HERITAGE WAS WICKED. I LOVED SHABBA RANKS WAS SOOOO GLAD TO SEE HIM BUT A LITTLE DISAPPOINTED WITH HIS PERFORMANCE. On a whole I ENJOYED TO THE FULLEST. RASTA LIVE EVERYTIME !!!!!!!

An awesome show put on by the entire cast of Buju and Friends. My only drawback is that the show was not long enough. Buju was great! I also loved the format of the artists introducing each other. I can't wait for next year.

Gosh! Buju looked so stunning in his out fits - very pleasing on the eyes and as always he gave a stella performance. the only problem is I would have loved to see more of him, shabba, tony rebel, burning spear, Queen Ifrica and less of the novices, they were not necessary we had enough pro. I love Buju, shabba and tony rebel gone to bed this was more than a treat for me and I was very impressed with Queen Ifrica - she was great!!

This is a first reggae fest that they were more hip hop artists that ever, and when Beenie man came on he was only allowed to sing two songs. I would not recommend this show to anyone and you can count me out of this event/promoter ...... Extremely disappointed!!!!!!!!

i enjoyed every minute of the show and my girl friends and i jumped around so much dancing it was amazing. the place was not over pack and you had space to move around. The only thing was "a soda was $7.00" that's the highest price i have paid for a soda EVER. I ENJOYED EVERY MOMENT AND WILL RETURN NEXT YEAR !!!!!!

Buju was absolutely wonderful! The setlist was perfect. I just wish the concert had lasted another couple of hours!

This is by far the best concert I have ever seen live. His infectious energy onstage, the band, performance and everything was absolutely amazing. From the time he got on stage till the time he left, it was a non-stop, on the beat action and totally the best performer I have ever seen.

What an amazing show! Do not miss this if you're a Buju fan. He doesn't come around much, but it was worth the wait. Gramps Morgan is an excellent opeing act as well! GO SEE BUJU!!!

The concert initially included two of my favorit artist but they wer removed a week before the show. So at least Buju Banton would be there and Tanya Stephens. The venue was set up well lots of room but the Tanya Stephens show was weak she didn't seem ready for a show she was dressed like she was practicing with sneakers on. The vendors were great as well. THe show started at 4pm and Buju finally came on at 9PM so that was a long wait. I don'e thing I will another summer reggae fest at cross roads. x

This was my first time taking in Buju live and I never regret not one moment. I am new in the Rasta family (1 year) and I enjoy it to the High Praise. Anytime Buju return to Philadelphia or close by I will go without any hestiation. As a Jamaican I recommend others to go whether you are a Jamaican or not you will receive the best for your money and enjoy every song that he voice out.

Buju was worth the wait! His energy was amazing. He gave people a show with all his amazing hits old and new.

It started off slow even with the opening acts, but was well worth the wait.

Everyone was all just ONE LOVE!!!!!!!!! So much positive dancing energy, wow.

Excellent show, well organized, Fluid band changes. An exceptional lineup of artist, it was just an excellent show everyone preformed well. Tony Rebel and Buju were my favorite.

The show was fabulous! Worth the money and more. Good performances by Tony Rebel Buju and Shabba. Big respect to Burning Spear.

It was all brelliant. Seeing new singer and old singer. Great legent like BurningSpear really made the show. Although he didn't sing a lot of songs, he showed us that he still had it with his fancy foot movements, I just wish ed he did some more song. Buju again the best at what he does.

I was very impressed with the entire concert seating was very quick and easy the concert began on time and everything went on order. One problem I thought was a little extravagant the $45.00 to park was excessive, but overall it was a 9 out of ten.

Great show, totally loved it, I would see Buju again in concert. I could not stop talking about the show, and woul totally recommend it to other people. I was very disappointed with Shabba Ranks performance; the crowd was expecting Trailer Load, when that did not happened the crowd was totally turned off. Tony Rebel, excellent. I considered the show, money well spent.

I would do this again next year and every year this event is available. i loved what was going on, I loved the show. I would like you to do more reggae shows

I thought the show was choppy at best,Too much down time in between acts. The production of the show didn't seem top notch. I enjoyed the Tony Rebel set i thought he put on the best set. I waited to see Shabba Ranks but he was only on for a few songs then left the stage. Buju was good bu I came to see Shabba!

The best show out of all of them. I was not disappointed with the line up. Better than last year with old puss SuperCat spoiling the show.

tony rebel stole the show. Buju and shabba were great. the vine was great.

I loved the show - especially Buju Banton & Tony Rebel.

It was amazing from beginning to end! Everyone was good, but Morgan Heritage and Shabba stole the show!

This is my 3rd time seeing Buju and Friends! It was great as usual. I had a great time, it was wonderful to see Burning Spears.. OH MY GOD!!! All of the artists did their thang and I enjoyed everything!!! Keep it up the good work and keep having Caribbean artists perform at the Garden!!!

This show was astonishing,touching and simply Phenomenal I wish I could have a video of the entire show. I have talked about this show to everyone and everybody I have spoke to since the show. I will be at his next event.

Saw this show on Friday. Buju was his usually - great. He always puts on a great show. really got the audience moving. Good vibes. Enjoyed seeing Shabba Ranks - he was the man back in the day. Love to watch him dance. Wished he sang more of his older songs like Wicked in Bed & XRated but I don't think he is into the slack lyrics anymore - he still sounds great. Thumbs up to Tony Rebel and Burning Spear Had a fantastic time - money well spent

The show started off great, until Burning Spear entered the stage. The crowd had no respect for the roots legend. After experiencing many magical Spear shows, I could not believe my eyes when the crowd failed to acknowlege him or his music. The prom dressed crowd must only listen to dancehall music. Obviously, the fan base at this show was not the same fan base that patronizes the music scene.

This event was a great experience. The value of "old school" played off throughout the show and was an inspiration to the audience who all responded by singing along. Nice to see Shabba Ranks ... Burning Spear.....Morgan Heritage....Tony Rebel ( saying it like it really is)and the man himself Buju Banton. Thanks to a moment of "Michael Jackson" infusion.... Respect to all the artists.

Didn't catch most of the opening acts but Buju was great. I just wish he didnt pull up so much but that's the style of Jamaica artists. Loved Shabba's performance. Took me back man. Was great. I would see both Buju and Shabba in concert again.

buju was great ,tony rebel and the queen outstanding,shabba ranks could have done better but he is still one of the elder..

burning spear still have it going on i love him the entire show was good even the new artist

Damn the liqour was expensive but the show was great!! Got to see some more reggae artists and Buju was a plus. Will go again.

The James L. Knight Center is a great venue. Parking was not expensive ($10) and it was not hectic. As for the show it was great. Everyone said to perform did and gave an awesome show.

Beenie Man stole the show. He should have close the show. I still however love my Buju . I love went he went back into his old dancehall days. It was nice when they all came on stage together and sang. Wayne Wonder looked and sounded so smoooth as always. Mr. RR forever known as Red Rat was crazy but I still enjoyed him. Overall worth every dime. THE BEST OF ALL THE SHOW STARTED ON TIME!!!!!!

The show started late but they did play some great reggae and calypso music before and during the show. WayneWonder was great and so was Gramps from Morgan Heritage. When Buju came out it was absolutely awesome, he did an amazing job of performing. The crowd just loved his performance from start to finish. I just wish the show was longer.

The show started on time two thumps up. Beenie man proved why he is crowned ("King of the Dancehall") what a performer I loved ever minute of his stage presence. Nonstop exhilerating, wonderful just to name a few,' All Hail to king Buju (Gargamel) Banton. I have a new respect for the man and his music. He has been around for so long that he is now seasoned. i loved every minute of his performance. I am so glad I went. Big ups to the promoters for putting on such a spectular show the lineup was just out of this world. Thank you.

Got my money's worth! Great show . . . started on-time!! WOW!!! Let's have more shows like this . . . . Loved it!! Thank you............

the show was good need more artist but over all good

The Buju concert was pure excitement!!!!!! It is a must see for true reggae lovers and Buju fans.

Show started on time which was impressive bout time! Enjoyed the line up of artist performing they gave it their all. Big ups to Red Rat (Double R), Wayne Wonder, Bennie Man and Buju Banton, nuff respect!! Liked the change of venue from outdoors to indoors which played a big part in my decision to attend the show. What more can I say the show was well worth it!!

I enjoyed the show very much. I appreciated the fact that it started on time. I also liked the fact that each entertainer showed respect and admiration for each oher. I live in Port St Lucie so when I come down to Miami, I am expecting so much more than if I were to see a concert in Palm Beach. This was a good concert but I was expecting more.

This was my first time in Atlanta and I had a blast at the concert. I was able to go backstage and meet some good people with good vibes. I would definitely see Buju again anytime enuf respect.

A Buju show is always great, but this one was even better. Well organized venue, with clean restrooms. Well organized show; all performers came out on stage-on time. We did not have to wait until 2AM to see the headliner--Buju.

The crowd was a big part of what made the show beautiful. They were lively and enthusiastic and all the performers roped them into the time honored call and response interaction. A special treat was the appearance of Gramps Morgan of Morgan Heritae. The female artists who did solos were also excellent. Buju put on a great show in which he did a little bit of most of his hits.

Center stage is a great location and Buju Banton gave one of the best shows of this century. I have taken in a Buju Show before and he gets better every time. I would advise anyone to see Buju any chance they get and I would return to the center stage for any other show, just for them being the brave venue that gave the people Buju Banton. Buju has a show the world needs to see, and center stage was the perfect place to bring it to Atlanta. Buju return soon. Eddie Kane

it started too early! i missed the entire show! 75 dollars gone to waste! when he goes to jacksonville, fl he doesnt come on that early! wuts the deal???!!!

The show was amazing. Buju was crazy....show was banannas. I have seen him 5 times will continue to support Buju.

Buju Banton was amazing. Flawless singing. So much energy. Shiloh Band did a wonderful job. Opening act Gramps Morgan also gave a great performance.

The event started an hour late but it was great once it started. The only downside is after the concert Buju didn't come out and sign autographs like his people said. We bought photos to have them autographed and Buju never showed. I won't blame him but his people got our money and promised Buju would be out to sign. Buju sang most of my faves except Sleepless Nights he really should add that to the line up. I love him and his music!! wonderful

The show was great, and a big part of the experience was the venue. We had a little party in the beginning and Buju made the experience unforgettable.

We flew down from Chicago just for this show. After his show was canceled in chicago, we decided to check it out in Atlanta. The venue was great. We got a bottle of champagne and took it right to our seats. Buju was as hood as ever. He is such a world class preformer. The crowd was having a great time. It was mellow and there was no bad vibes that have been haunting this tour. The reggae scene is big in Atlanta. We will be back very soon to catch more world class reggae artist in Hot Lanta!!! Big ups to our new party spot !!!!

Overall, the show was fantastic. It started on time, the music kicked in....Gramps Morgan was wonderful. The Shiloh band was really good. It was well organized. Buju played for over an hour and he was on top of the music....He made the show great! I would definitely go see him again....

Really enjoyed the concert... loved Buju since forever and this was my first time seeing him live. However, VERY disappointed that he did not do any of the songs off the Rasta Got Soul album... I was WAITING to hear I'm a Rasta... That was the only negative, otherwise this was well worth it.

The event started incredibly late and was poorly organized. There were far too many opening acts and local artists. Then there were more artists in between the main headliners. For an event that was to start at 2pm, I left after 6 1/2hrs and did not see Beenie Man perform. Very disappointing.

The show was great, although I thought he was going to bring more famous people, the concert was really good.

The show started much later than I expected but the DJ was great so it made it better. We had to be understanding because the show was moved from Richmond at the VERY LAST minute and the venue had already had a show that evening so they were trying to handle multiple shows in one night. But once the sound people got it together and the band came on stage, the energy picked up pretty quickly. The two soloist/backup singers were pretty good but I particularly like Nikki. She had more of a soulful voice and vibed more with Buju's crowd whereas Angel seem more mainstream. Nubian was okay. I hadn't heard of him before but some of the people around me said he was whack. Gramps Morgan was good. He has a great voice but he had a hard time trying to get the crowd involved but I think it was mainly because it was so late and everyone was waiting on Buju at that point. But once Buju stepped on stage it increased the energy 100 fold!!! He is a such an awesome performer and although the crowd did do a lot of singing, he made it worth it!!! Long wait but good show!!!

Buju's sold out concert on the 25th of september at the Norva in Norfolk, VA was worth every penny. Regardless of all the bad publicity, the artist did an amazing job entertaining and keeping the crowd hype. All his songs were of positive nature and we all had an amazing time. Comeback soon Buju you will sell it out again my brother, much love.

His band, the back up singers, everyone there just brought the most energy to the stage! I'm glad there were no protestors there to ruin my evening...Buju Banton is one of the best live performers out in the reggae community! BIG UP RUDEBWOY!

BUJU BANTON IS THE BEST!!!!!!!! BUJU'S MUSIC, PERFORMANCES AND BAND ARE UNFORGETTABLE!!!!!!!!! I FELT AS THOUGH I WAS ON STAGE WITH BUJU....HIS VOICE IS THE BEST!!!!!!!! JAMAICA REALLY DOES KNOW HOW TO PERFORM AND PUT ON A SHOW!!!

Buju was great, it was the first time we've seen him in 10 years but he did a lot of standing there and letting the crowd sing. I paid to hear him NOT the crowd. The workers at the Norva did nothing to enforce the rules of the venue. I go to the Nora a lot and every other show I have been to the workers did their jobs and made people follow their rules, at last night's show the crowd did whatever they please and no one said anything to them.

too many 'rap' artists, and the show started @ 5pm not 2pm (as stated)

Buju was incredible and the sound system was phenomenal. However, it was disorganized and Beenie Man was the last show and only on the stage for a short while and was told that he couldn't sing anymore because the show was over. This was a huge disappointment. Also the stadium closed so fast that all of the food vendors were gone before the show was over; another disappointment.