A Tribute to Toots w/ Blü Egyptian & Junior Toots at El Rey Theater

230 w 2nd Street, Chico CA

12 November, 2022

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Press Release: A Tribute to Toots featuring Blü Egyptian with Junior Toots and Jamm. Saturday, November 12. El Rey Theater, 230 W. 2nd Street, Chico Doors at 7pm. Show at 7:30. Tickets: $15 adv./$20 door. Tickets available at www.elreychico.com Blü Egyptian will be making their debut at the El Rey Theater in downtown Chico on Saturday, November 12, paying tribute to Toots Hibbert, singer of legendary reggae band Toots and the Maytals, who passed away in 2020. They have invited his son, Junior Toots to come to Chico to sing his father's most well known songs and well as some of his own songs. Toots Hibbert is considered a reggae pioneer on par with Bob Marley. His soulful vocal style was compared to Otis Redding. Toots and the Maytals, were a Jamaican musical group formed in the 1960's. They are known as one of the best ska and rocksteady vocal groups who were key figures in popularizing reggae music around the world. Toots and the Maytals are responsible for some of the biggest hits in reggae history, including "Pressure Drop," "Sweet and Dandy" and "54-46 That's My Number." They reached international stardom with covers of classics like "Country Road" and "Louie Louie" from their 1973 album "Funky Kingston." Two of their songs were on the greatest reggae soundtrack of all-time from the 1973 film "The Harder They Come" which reached international success. Toots and the Maytals have been touring the world for over 50 years. In 2020, Toots Hibbert died in Jamaica due to complications from COVID-19. Blü Egyptian will be backing Junior Toots to play and sing his songs that have made reggae music known throughout the world. Junior Toots Acclaimed international roots-reggae crooner, Junior Toots, the son of the legendary Toots Hibbert of Toots & The Maytals has been a mainstay in the recorded and live music scene for decades and with an ever-growing fanbase. He’s managed to captivate audiences worldwide with his electrifying high-energy stage performance, soul-filled vocals and socially charged lyricism, along with catchy, singalong Jamaican-rooted original tracks.In the midst of social turmoil, Junior Toots stays positive and focused on being the change he wishes to see. From 1997 until 2004, Junior Toots toured with Toots and the Maytals, opening shows with his “Holding Firm,” “Jah Give Us Victory,” and other tunes. He continued touring on and off with Toots and the Maytals, as well as working on compilations with various musicians in California and recording Reggae/Hip Hop singles with Toots in Jamaica. You can find him on Facebook, Instagram @juniortoots and or on the web at www.juniortoots.com Blü Egyptian Formed in 2020, Blü Egyptian are from Chico who emphatically play original music encompassing bluegrass, rock, funk, latin and ska for the ultimate dance party. They have been touring non-stop for the last year, playing many festivals in Northern California this summer including renegade sets at High Sierra Music Festival, Hogfarm Hideaway, California Worldfest and Hangtown Music Festival. Their fall tour has taken them to L.A. and all the way up to Seattle. They have been recording their live shows for a future live release to come out this winter. They have released two albums and an EP which are available on all streaming platforms. You can find them on Facebook, Instagram @bluegyptianband and or on the web at www.bluegyptianband.com. Jamm Jamm is a reggae rock band formed by college students who have been playing parties around Chico since 2018. They have been touring in SoCal and have released two singles as of late. You can find them on their Instagram @jamm.norcal or on the web at www.jammbandca.com.