The final show of this year’s Capital Concert Series at the Empire State Plaza featured the much-lauded reggae singer, Tarrus Riley, and his Blak Soil Band. Opening the show was the Meditations, who have been performing their brand of spiritual roots reggae for over 50 years.
Review and Photos by Pat Rogers for NYS Music
Tarrus Riley at the Empire State Plaza (August 6, 2025) – photo by Pat Rogers for NYS Music
From the first beat, the Black Soil Band came in tight, clean and focused. Driving, but never overplaying. There was no excess here, no wasted movement. Just precision and purpose. Riley matched that energy with a presence that was both commanding and completely grounded. No ego, just a message.
– Pat Rogers for NYS Music
Photos by Timothy Reidy for RadioRadioX
Tarrus Riley at the Empire State Plaza (August 6, 2025) – photo by Timothy Reidy for RadioRadioX
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