Jah Works returns to Loyola to perform concert for a cause
Sara Carr
Issue date: 9/9/08 Section: News
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This is the second time that the band has graced the stage on the Evergreen campus as they opened for last spring's Loyolapalooza headliner, State Radio.
And Loyola is quite the familiar place for the band that boasts four of the six members as alums including their bass player Kevin Gorman.
"To perform back at our alma matter is great" says Kevin on playing a set at his old stomping ground. "Its great to look around and see all of the changes at a place where you spent over three years." (Kevin studied abroad in his junior year in Belgium).
The band which heavily influenced by roots and dance hall reggae as well as a sampling of R&B and hip hop sees the great importance of this upcoming election and what it will mean for the future of America. They also recognize the power of the several thousands of voters that walk across quad to their classes everyday.
"This Election is huge for us," says Kevin with a clear tone of passion in his voice. "We are staunch Democrats and big Obama supporters. It is a change we need and Loyola is a campus aware of whats going on in this world. There is a lot of social awareness here and it is a good thing to let your voice be heard on election day".
Among the many features on their MySpace page including samples of their music, a biography and several photo albums; there is a YouTube music video titled "Yes We Can." The pro-Obama clip features the Democratic candidate's stirring speech with guitar accompaniment as well as celebrities such as Scarlett Johanssen, will.I.am, and John Legend adding some punch to Obama's words.
Aside from their stance on political issues, the group also holds a religious message that can be found in their name. The "Jah" in their name is short for Jehovah, a reference to God that is reflective of not only their view on the world but also on the feeling that reggae-style music gives to the listener.
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