NEWS
J Boog rocks Chi Town
By Lucy Nava. Photos by Elizabeth D. Leggin
J Boog performed at Reggies in Chicago last weekend Saturday, March 28. This was a well attended event and Poly Reggae star J Boog rocked the stage to the delight of the audience many of whom were new to this style of music. And according to those who were there they loved the show. J Boog is definitely growing his audience throughout the world and across this great nation of America.
The show was absolutely exciting from the word go. It began at 8pm with reggae bands Innavision and Westafa who opened for J Boog. The club which holds up to 400 people, was standing room only.
Most of the crowd were all reppin J Boog gear/merchandise which were sold in house and receiving alot of love from the Chi-town crowd. J Boog has been performing in Chicago almost twice a year and has steadily built a fan base, even with the cold weather outside it didnt stop people from coming from far and near to be a part of this show. There were a number of Polys in the crowd including the Cincinnati Bengals Linebacker Rey Maualuga who was there with another NFL player from Green Bay Packers. Even fierce NFL rivals can come together and enjoy a little island reggae.
J Boog performed at Reggies in Chicago last weekend Saturday, March 28. This was a well attended event and Poly Reggae star J Boog rocked the stage to the delight of the audience many of whom were new to this style of music. And according to those who were there they loved the show. J Boog is definitely growing his audience throughout the world and across this great nation of America.
The show was absolutely exciting from the word go. It began at 8pm with reggae bands Innavision and Westafa who opened for J Boog. The club which holds up to 400 people, was standing room only.
Most of the crowd were all reppin J Boog gear/merchandise which were sold in house and receiving alot of love from the Chi-town crowd. J Boog has been performing in Chicago almost twice a year and has steadily built a fan base, even with the cold weather outside it didnt stop people from coming from far and near to be a part of this show. There were a number of Polys in the crowd including the Cincinnati Bengals Linebacker Rey Maualuga who was there with another NFL player from Green Bay Packers. Even fierce NFL rivals can come together and enjoy a little island reggae.
When J Boog got onstage it was 11pm and the crowd began screaming as soon as he was announced. The majority were definitely there for J Boog. As soon as got onstage he went to the front of the stage and was shaking hands while he sang his first song. You could tell that the fans appreciated the love.
After he completed his set there was a long line forming of fans who wanted to meet their favorite artists and were anxious to get his autograph. The Security were concerned because of how crowded the line was. Everyone wanted to get a picture with J Boog. Now because he had just got off the stage he was still sweating and Im sure tired, but he maintained the cheerful smile and accommodated every fan who stood in that long line to meet him.
This reporter bought a $25 J Boog cap and a picture of him in dredlocks. J Boog was very cool and signed both the picture and the hat "To Aunty Lucy," and his signature. That brought a smile to my face. We spoke about family after he signed my articles and came to find out he and I are related. His 1st cousin's daughter is my brother's daughter. What a small world.
I had taken family members from Indiana to the show and also my photographer who has never been to a J Boog concert. Well needless to say she is now a fan for lyfe. J Boog actually thanked me for this new fan and she bought his picture which he signed with a smile.
One of the most obvious traits that you recognize when you actually meet J Boog is that he is so humble for such a talented and popular star. What was crazy was there were fans all the way from the West Coast there as well as fans from Florida. So you might say J Boog has fans from Coast to Coast. The $20 entry fee was well worth it and J Boog's show was a great memory for us and those who were there at Reggies on a cold snowy Chicago Night. It was like a blast of warm Hot Chocolate straight from the islands. Needless to say we all left satisfied.