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Reggae, soul at Lazy Hiker

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Natti Love Joys will play WNC March 29-30. File photo Natti Love Joys will play WNC March 29-30. File photo

The Natti Love Joys will perform at 8 p.m. Friday, March 29, at Lazy Hiker Brewing in Sylva. The band will also hit the stage at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 30, at Lazy Hiker Brewing in Franklin. 

A roots-rock-reggae band that has been playing live since 2003, the group consists of husband and wife duo Anthony “Jatti” Allen and Sonia “Marla” Allen (formerly Sonia Abel).

Jatti was previously the bassist for the reggae group The Congos, while Marla originates from the cult all female reggae group Love Joys, where she recorded two albums under the legendary Wackies label run by Lloyd Barnes (Bullwackie).

Both shows are free and open to the public. 828.349.2337 or lazyhikerbrewing.com.

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