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Kenny Gribbon<br />
their FOH engineer. It’s been great working with Errol. He is a veteran of the industry. As you know I’m<br />
sure he worked and toured with Bob Marley so he knows a thing or two about mixing reggae. He’s become<br />
my biggest mentor and inspiration out here on the road. He’s in his late 60s and still touring just because he<br />
loves the music. Not to mention he has seen every one of my Reb shows which after this tour is over 300. If<br />
I miss a cue Errol is going to let me know. That’s what I love most about him. He pushes all of us whether its<br />
crew or band member to be the best we can be and not settle for good enough. I think its a great lesson in life<br />
to always push to be a better version of yourself. If you haven’t already you should really interview him. He<br />
has some great stories to tell.<br />
IRIE. Will do, brother! What goes through your mind as you are performing your magic? Is there a<br />
method behind your creative madness?<br />
Kenny Gribbon. On a good night, nothing. It;’s just happening naturally when its all dialed in and I’m running<br />
my show based on muscle memory and feeling the music. But if I am thinking of anything, its my next cue or<br />
big moment in the show. The key to a great lighting moment is showing something you haven’t shown yet.<br />
The element of surprise. Think of the mirror ball. It,s a great effect. But once you’ve seen it, the ‘wow’ factor<br />
is lost. So its all about timing and keeping it interesting. There is no specific method. I think its all based on<br />
inspiration and you can’t force that. There are times I get an idea at 3 am and next thing I have designed a<br />
whole new look for a song or a tour.<br />
IRIE. How do you choose the styles of lighting for each song? Is it important for you to push the boundaries<br />
of your skills with every show?<br />
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Kenny Gribbon. How I choose styles is different for each song. A Rebelution show is a great example of<br />
diversity in my lighting. As much as they are a reggae band they are also rock n’ roll, ballads, and psychedelic.<br />
I try to listen to the song and find the vibe its going for. If there is a story to be told, how can my lighting help<br />
tell that story is important. Some of the more challenging songs are the slower ones. Big rock songs or
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