The Elovaters Live in Raleigh

The Elovaters bring their Boston-bred blend of reggae and rock to Raleigh for a night at The Ritz. What started as a seven-piece band from Massachusetts has grown into a mainstay of the modern reggae scene, with records that have topped Billboard's reggae chart and a catalogue that runs from studio albums to stripped-back acoustic sessions.

The live show draws on albums like Defy Gravity, Endless Summer, and the band's latest Shark Belly Motel, mixing reggae with hook-heavy, singer-songwriter leanings. The Ritz is a general admission, standing-room-only room, and this is an all-ages event, so the floor stays open and the energy stays loose throughout.