Seattle audiences are starved for good reggae music. I've noticed this trend on numerous occasions since moving here from South Florida several months ago. There's not nearly enough reggae coming through town on a consistent basis, and crowds are hungry for quality artists to play in this market. Last night, Bermudian reggae star Collie Buddz played Nectar and eager fans came out ready to soak up some of his island culture and reggae grooves.

I first met Collie (real name Colin Harper) a few years ago when I did a feature spread on him for FADER and he's really a good dude. Despite his gimmicky appearance on the surface (yes, he is yet another white dude singing reggae) the truth is, Collie's a real talented singer and producer.