Born in Austin, Matthew left soon thereafter and finally made it back after years of paying his penance wandering the earth. Before coming to Austin360, Matthew co-edited Austinist.com, worked as an advertising copywriter and led tours of the Roman Forum, among other things.
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By Matthew Odam
| Monday, April 13, 2009, 01:51 PM
Reggae Fest — a time for college kids, stoners and a smattering of actual reggae fans to gather at Auditorium Shores for some sunshine and music. While much of the music (including the Skatalites) should be legit, there will undoubtedly be a few heads whose adoration of Haile Selassie and praise of Jah will be questionable at best, despite their Alpaca Peruvian ponchos and patchouli aromas.
With that said, I offer you Rast Trent (a stereotype with whom we are all likely somewhat familiar), who has been “trodding on the winepress much too long.” Big ups, Trent, for refusing to be what they want you to be.
As for the actual Austin Reggae Fest, you can get all the needed information by checking out the official site.
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