A story about Matisyahu
actually just saw him this last weekend with the flaming lips. we got there a bit late, so the air was already heavy with smoke. i was impressed though. very good live performer.
Matisyahu
Jewish, Orthodox, Reggea, Reggae, Music, Hessidic, Israel, King without a Crown
Recent stories by and about Matisyahu
How I met Matisyahu
I was at Bonnaroo and me and two other friends went to Shabbat with him. It was an interesting experience for me as I was not Jewish. Overall though, I had fun. Me, Matisyahu, and 8 others ended up telling stories and drinking scotch. Drunk Matisyahu = Crazyness.
Why I admire Matisyahu
My friend invited me to go to a concert with her. She’s a weirdo so I asked her what type of music will they be playing? She responded “Reggae” I was down b/c I love reggae. So I was warming my seat when the band came out, I saw him and thought what kind-of Reggae can a Jewish-boy sing (just judging him by his looks) and with a few words of his song I was mesmerized. I learned a valuable lesson that night. Never judge a book by it’s cover.
A story about Matisyahu
I was about to give Matisyahu my msg after the Dec. 29th, 2005 concert in Detroit at St. Andrew’s.
I thought he was still in the concert hall so I was waiting outside for him (I didn’t care how cold it was or the fact that I wasn’t wearing a coat; I couldn’t let the possibility of my only chance to met him pass me by). I saw a Jewish boy and his father trying to get into the concert hall again to meet Matis and do Davin (I think that’s the correct spelling; it’s a type of Jewish prayer where 10 men are needed…or is it 11?)
I asked the boy if he might met Matis and he said “maybe”. I asked him if he could tell Matis “that a girl outside says thanks you for helping her see the light”. He gave me a look of surprise and agreed. He went in about 45 seconds later.
I was about to leave and the girl standing next to me asked if I wanted to see Matis and I said yes. She proceeded to tell me that he was actually in his tour bus (right behind me) and that he would be coming out soon to do Davin.
I waited a little bit longer (10-15min?) and then he came out holding a book in his hand (prayer book?). I said “Matis, thank you for helping me convert.” He looked at me, held up his hand and nodded his head and proceeded to walk into the club.
The real reason I want to meet Matisyahu
I would like to thank him for writing his music since it helped me realize that Judaism is the path of me.
His music has helped me in bad times and helped me enjoy the good times.
Matisyahu is also very talented at what he does. I don’t know how he can pronounce all those words so quick O_o
