Mighty Mystic (w/ High Peaks Band)

Mighty Mystic is considered a leader in the U.S. reggae scene and considered as one of the more prolific artists to develop outside of Jamaica.

He has gripped the genre with ferocious conviction and an uncanny ambition worthy to be mentioned among the greats. Mystic stormed the USA from native Jamaica in 2006 with his first international hit “Riding on the Clouds.”

But it wasn’t until his first album “Wake up the World” (2010) that he became a household name. Here is a unique spin on classic reggae blended with hip hop & rock that catapulted him to the forefront of today’s Reggae Revival.

Mighty Mystic is the younger brother of current Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness. When asked how that impacts his craft, Mystic answers: “Andrew has a job and so do I. Impact or not, we both have our own mission to complete”

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HIGH PEAKS BAND

“Mikey’s coming to town. Let’s do something!”

So it went down at High Peaks HQ as word was received that the boys in the band would all be in the same ‘burgh come the holidays. A show was needed.. A snap call to the Fest made it happen.

HPB’s Phish & Dead-inspired sets of jam band covers and equally worthy originals made them local faves in the upper 518 in the early to mid parts of the prior decade– and the de facto House Band right here at Putnam Den / Place.

It’s rare for them to swing a reunion. Their mid-summer edition was a popular success, and there is no reason to think the Peak Heads won’t return for this show, especially with the added attraction of Mighty Mystic.

Let’s get the New Year’s Weekend started — Friday night at Putnam Place. High Peaks Band is up as Band #1 in the 30-act Saratoga New Year’s Fest. Will you catch a listen to every one?

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Show Schedule:

High Peaks Band – 8 pm
Mighty Mystic – 10 pm