The Shows

DJ Lava, DJ Flare & Fire RedzDi Summer Black PartyHidden SpotBoston, MA · August 14, 2026ALL BLACK, ALL NIGHT

DJ Lava, DJ Flare & Fire Redz live at Hidden Spot, Boston, MA

Neeks presents Di Summer Black Party — the all-black summer dance at Hidden Spot in Boston, MA. Selectors DJ Lava, DJ Flare and Fire Redz running reggae, dancehall and soca deep into the night, dress code strictly black. Live reggae and dancehall photography by Bobby Shakes and Picatra. Images on bobbyshakes.com. Black UhuruLincoln CenterNew York, NY · August 11, 2026ROOTS ROYALTY — AND THE CROWD KNEW EVERY WORD

Black Uhuru live at Lincoln Center, New York, NY

Black Uhuru live at Lincoln Center, New York — the Waterhouse roots crew who won reggae's first-ever Grammy, bringing foundation harmonies and heavyweight riddim to one of the world's most prestigious stages. "Uhuru" means freedom, and it filled the room. Photographed by Anil Batra. Images on bobbyshakes.com. YellowmanKing YellowmanOcean MistMatunuck, RI · August 9, 2026THE KING STILL STANDS

Yellowman live at Ocean Mist, Matunuck, RI

King Yellowman live at the Ocean Mist on the beach in Matunuck, RI — the true King of Dancehall, foundation deejay Winston Foster running the classics for a Sunday night crowd by the water. A man who gave his jawbone to this music and came back singing. Live reggae and dancehall photography by Bobby Shakes. Images on bobbyshakes.com. DJ Madout & DJ Paul MichaelIsland SaturdaysAlchemyProvidence, RI · August 8, 2026STRAIGHT OFF THE FLOAT

DJ Madout & DJ Paul Michael live at Alchemy, Providence, RI

DJ Madout brought his viral energy to Island Saturdays at Alchemy in Providence, RI — days after making history as the first selector off the float at the Jamaica Independence parade in NYC, a moment that crossed a million views on IG. Alongside resident DJ Paul Michael, Madout shelled dun Island Saturdays, that NYC pressure poured straight into the Rhode Island night. Live dancehall party photography by Bobby Shakes. Images on bobbyshakes.com. DJ Paul MichaelDJ Paul Michael Birthday BashAlchemyProvidence, RI · August 1, 2026Happy Birthday Bro

DJ Paul Michael live at Alchemy, Providence, RI

DJ Paul Michael took his birthday behind the decks at Island Saturdays, Alchemy — Providence, RI. The Rhode Island selector running foundation dancehall into the new school, flags up all night. Live dancehall photography by Bobby Shakes. Images on bobbyshakes.com. Kabaka PyramidBill's BarBoston, MA · July 29, 2026THE KALLING, LIVE

Kabaka Pyramid live at Bill's Bar, Boston, MA

Kabaka Pyramid brought his conscious reggae to Bill's Bar on Lansdowne Street in Boston — the Grammy-winning Jamaican lyricist and Ghetto Youths artist firing through Kontraband, Well Done and Energy in a tight room by Fenway. Reggae fused with hip-hop, lyrics first, the crowd hanging on every bar. Live reggae concert photography by Bobby Shakes. Images on bobbyshakes.com. Hypa SquadIsland SaturdaysAlchemyProvidence, RI · July 25, 2026HYPA SQUAD B-DAY BASH

Hypa Squad live at Alchemy, Providence, RI

Island Saturdays turned into the Hypa Squad B-day Bash at Alchemy in Providence RI — the crew taking over the sound for the night, dancehall energy front to back. Live party photography by Bobby Shakes. Images on bobbyshakes.com. SeraniSerani — Live at The GrandThe GrandBoston, MA · July 25, 2026One night, start to finish

Serani live at The Grand, Boston, MA

Serani closed the night live at The Grand in Boston — stage lights up, bass at full weight, the room packed wall to wall. From the afternoon soundcheck to Fete to this stage, one night start to finish, the dancehall hitmaker in full flight. Live dancehall and reggae concert photography by Bobby Shakes. Images on bobbyshakes.com. SeraniSerani at FeteFete on KingstonBoston, MA · July 25, 2026"Fete" means celebrate

Serani live at Fete on Kingston, Boston, MA

Soundcheck done, Serani took the night to Fete on Kingston in downtown Boston — the city's Caribbean restaurant and lounge. The dancehall artist off the clock: island plates, low light, and a Boston Caribbean crowd turning dinner into carnival. Nightlife and culture photography by Bobby Shakes. Images on bobbyshakes.com. SeraniSerani — SoundcheckThe GrandBoston, MA · July 25, 2026Empty room, full focus

Serani live at The Grand, Boston, MA

Serani ran his soundcheck at The Grand in Boston before the doors opened — the Jamaican dancehall hitmaker behind "No Games" dialing in his sound on an empty stage. The quiet before the storm: no crowd, no set list, just the craft. Live dancehall and reggae photography by Bobby Shakes. Images on bobbyshakes.com. Vybz Kartel & MavadoReggae Sumfest — Gaza & GullyPlantation CoveSt. Ann, Jamaica · July 18, 202618 YEARS. ONE STAGE.

Vybz Kartel & Mavado live at Plantation Cove, St. Ann, Jamaica

Vybz Kartel and Mavado reunited at Reggae Sumfest 2026 — "A Taste of Sumfest" at Plantation Cove, St. Ann, Jamaica — their first time sharing a stage since 2008. Gaza and Gully side by side, 18 years of dancehall history healed in one night after Hurricane Melissa moved the festival from Catherine Hall in Montego Bay. Live dancehall concert photography by Bobby Shakes. Images on bobbyshakes.com. Buju Banton, Stephen Marley & Gramps MorganBuju · Stephen Marley · Gramps MorganLeader Bank PavilionBoston, MA · July 9, 2026Roots & Rhymes Tour

Buju Banton, Stephen Marley & Gramps Morgan live at Leader Bank Pavilion, Boston, MA

The Roots & Rhymes Tour landed at Leader Bank Pavilion on the Boston waterfront — Buju Banton, Stephen Marley, and Gramps Morgan sharing one Seaport stage on a July night. Buju's Untold Stories to Champion, Stephen Marley carrying the family legacy, Gramps Morgan's harmonies rolling over the tent, hands and lighters up all night. Live reggae concert photography by Bobby Shakes, Jules, and Picatra. Images on bobbyshakes.com. Kes the BandKesLeader Bank PavilionBoston, MA · July 2, 2026WHY IS RAJA IN THE PHOTO PIT

Kes the Band live at Leader Bank Pavilion, Boston, MA

Kes the Band brought the "Roots, Rock, Soca" Tour to Leader Bank Pavilion on the Boston waterfront — Kees Dieffenthaller and the Trinidad & Tobago collective turning the Seaport into carnival for one July night. Savannah Grass, Hello, Famalay, wotless energy front to back, hands and flags up under the tent. Live soca concert photography by Bobby Shakes. Images on bobbyshakes.com. DJ Polish, Chromatic & TrensettaDancehall MadnessCafe Juice UpBoston, MA · June 2026THIS IS NUTS

DJ Polish, Chromatic & Trensetta live at Cafe Juice Up, Boston, MA

The Return of Dancehall Madness took over Cafe Juice Up on Blue Hill Ave for Snypa Don's birthday — Chromatic, DJ Polish, and Trensetta on the sound, Hi Sound Intl in the building. Live dancehall photography by Bobby Shakes. CapletonMix 360Malden, MA · 2026They are caught up in the internet

Capleton live at Mix 360, Malden, MA

Capleton live at Mix 360, Malden MA — reggae and dancehall concert photography by Bobby Shakes. ChromaticIsland SaturdaysAlchemyProvidence, RI · June 2026No quote recorded

Chromatic live at Alchemy, Providence, RI

Island Saturdays featuring Chromatic at Alchemy, Providence RI — shot live by Bobby Shakes. DJ ReemIsland SaturdaysAlchemyProvidence, RI · 2026No quote recorded

DJ Reem live at Alchemy, Providence, RI

Island Saturdays with DJ Reem at Alchemy, Providence RI — dancehall party photography by Bobby Shakes. Real Recognize RealUnityBoston, MA · 2026No quote recorded

Real Recognize Real live at Unity, Boston, MA

Real Recognize Real at Unity, Boston MA — live event photography by Bobby Shakes. ProtojeProtoje & NestaBrighton Music HallBoston, MA · 2026No quote recorded

Protoje live at Brighton Music Hall, Boston, MA

Protoje & Nesta live at Brighton Music Hall, Boston MA — reggae concert photography by Bobby Shakes. KraniumThe GrandBoston, MA · 2026Jump, I will catch you

Kranium live at The Grand, Boston, MA

Kranium live at The Grand, Boston MA — dancehall concert photography by Bobby Shakes. Walshy FireIsland SaturdaysAlchemyProvidence, RI · 2026No quote recorded

Walshy Fire live at Alchemy, Providence, RI

Island Saturdays with Walshy Fire at Alchemy, Providence RI — live photography by Bobby Shakes. Baby ChamBig Night LiveBoston, MA · 2026No quote recorded

Baby Cham live at Big Night Live, Boston, MA

Baby Cham live at Big Night Live, Boston MA — Ghetto Story 20, shot by Bobby Shakes. Ding Dong450 x Ding DongBig Night LiveBoston, MA · 2026No quote recorded

Ding Dong live at Big Night Live, Boston, MA

450 x Ding Dong live at Big Night Live, Boston MA — dancehall concert photography by Bobby Shakes. ShaggyShaggy · Pup & FriendsBig Night LiveBoston, MA · 2026No quote recorded

Shaggy live at Big Night Live, Boston, MA

Shaggy at the Pup & Friends benefit, Big Night Live, Boston MA — live photography by Bobby Shakes. Human RightsAlchemyProvidence, RI · 2026No quote recorded

Human Rights live at Alchemy, Providence, RI

Human Rights (HR of Bad Brains) live at Alchemy, Providence RI — concert photography by Bobby Shakes.