California, get ready. Etana, the reggae singer fans know as “The Strong One”, has announced three shows across Northern and Central California this weekend, posting the news on Instagram with a simple, all-caps “SHOWS THIS WEEK!!!”

The dates

• Friday 30 October: Dèja Blue, Seaside (Monterey Bay area)
• Saturday 31 October: Mulberry Station, Chico (Halloween night)
• Sunday 1 November: Sweetwater Music Hall, Mill Valley (Marin County)

All three are club-sized rooms rather than arenas, which suits Etana’s soulful, conscious catalogue down to the ground. Think close-up performances of favourites like ‘Wrong Address’ and ‘Roots’, where you can catch every note.

Ticket prices, set times and support acts have not been announced, so the Instagram post is the only official word for now. If you are in the area, keep an eye on Etana’s socials and the venues for ticket links.

Etana’s story runs from her 2008 debut The Strong One through albums like Free Expressions and I Rise, to her Grammy-nominated 2018 set Reggae Forever. A short, intimate run like this is a treat for West Coast reggae lovers. Big up Etana from all of us at RTMRADIO.NET.

Source: DancehallMag