
MSJR + Reggaelar People
Sat, 8 Aug, 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM EDT
Doors open
7:00 PM EDT
Funk 'n Waffles
307-313 Clinton Street, Syracuse, NY 13202
Event Information
Age Limit
18+

Reggae
MSJR
MSJR
Reggae
MSJR is an unsigned band hailing from Westmoreland County, PA whose music is a captivating fusion of Reggae & Rock. Amid their first tour, MSJR has quickly grown from the open mic band they started as in 2023. They now share music from their new album, “Spread The Love” with people across the nation. Drawing inspiration from legends like Bob Marley, Sublime, Stick Figure, and Rebelution; MSJR's sound is a homage to the soulful vibrations of these iconic musicians.
MSJR was founded by frontman, Jonathan Vanaskie, as a tribute to his friend, Michael Spade Jr., who passed away by suicide. All of the music is dedicated in memory of him. MSJR is involved in many communities across Pennsylvania, spreading awareness for suicide prevention and raising funds for multiple charities including the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, SpeakUp ReachOut foundation, Veterans Bushido in Greensburg, The Brandon Nash Scholarship & local VFWs.

Reggae
Reggaelar People
Reggaelar People
Reggae
Meet Reggaelar People: a reggae-rock powerhouse straight outta the East Coast. This ain’t your typical reggae band—they dive deep into the messy, beautiful sh*t of life. From wild, unforgettable nights to the dark corners of depression, they wrap it all up in an irresistible reggae groove that’ll stick in your head for days.
What sets them apart? It’s not just their genre-bending sound. It’s their raw, no-BS storytelling and lyrics. They’ve got this uncanny way of narrating life’s highs and lows, and people are paying attention—even Rome Ramirez has given a nod to their songwriting and vocals.
Since bursting onto the scene, these guys have sold out some of NYC’s most iconic venues, landed their debut single, “Shawty Left Me,” on a damn good podcast hosted by Rome Ramirez and Duddy B, and played with legends like The Expendables and Badfish. But the real magic happens live. There’s nothing like the electric connection they forge with fans during their high-energy shows.
This band isn’t just playing music—they’re living it, breathing it, and dragging us all along for one hell of a ride.