Midnite - Live at Monterey Bay Reggaefest 2002

Midnite's awesome set from the 2002 Monterey Bay Reggae Festival. On September 1, 2002, Midnite performed in St. Croix from 4am until 5:30 am at the V.I Reggae Fest. They were then driven to the airport, hopped on a plane to Monterey where they were wisked to the venue and rushed onto the stage. This is the product of that journey....

[@sseragi300]

Rest well Vaughn. My children and my children’s children’s children will know of you and your music.

[@sheldonelements3019]

Midnite is my favorite band of all time, much respect Mr Vaughn. Unpolished is the most edifying album ever recorded on earth. Blessings

[@CarlosPablo-uj4os]

😂

[@MusondaCMwale]

They don't come any deeper than Midnite. Go well king Vaughn Benjamin, the message lives on itinually and when all is said and done, we shall count it a blessing that we lived in a time of Vaughn Benjamin.

[@Nelsonpadilla947]

That’s right 🙏🏻

[@losbarrel5621]

I cannot believe this. Had it not been for your post I would have not known. I simply cannot believe it.

[@snipahenry]

Real Talk. What a fulljoyment.

[@simontiller7735]

Can't believe I was so late finding this incient warrior....when I first heard free indeed and invision I thought "this guy just came straight from the realms.....I shared as much as possible....I feel like he is the best ever..and if he was Jamaican we would of all known of him from long.......when he passed I was in the pen....jus before the quarantine........and I couldn't wait to get out and play my tune..envision

[@snipahenry]

@@simontiller7735 blessed. Yes Envision speaks of the pandemic going on right now. And you are correct about if he was from JA. But he from VI n Antigua. Same vibes really. Just couple miles up the ocean. But in the VI he is our Marley ,Tosh. Our messenger. He is a real TRUE KING SPIRIT

[@doctorstarcrumbs]

Bass/guitar/drums/keys are sooo tight. Vaughn just glides around it. So masterful. Prophetic

[@original_rob_a_dub]

the BEST MIDNITE LINE UP ever!!!!

[@K444-lg5uo]

yep

[@SecretEyeSpot]

I mourn for the loss of this human being from this plane of existence, but the pride I feel as him I and I ancesta give strength

[@kitchenerleslie7347]

R.I.P Vaughn. You were a light that helped us see through the veil of darkness they cast over us. I wanted to meet you.❤ in the next life my brother. ❤🙏🏽

[@bamfordsteele555]

Old school Midnite. Vaughn and Ron look so young. So much love between those brothers.
Joyfulness abounds.
♥️💛💚

[@ChildOfAHipster]

Vaughn is undoubtedly one of the pharaohs of reggae music!!

[@lilnarm_smoothblaze]

😁💯

[@reynoldwarner5973]

P

[@evertvalkenburg1977]

He wasnt no fucking slavemaster pharoah

[@ChroniclesofAlicha_Balaam]

Selah and Amen to dat...Our Seer Prophet Minstrel King!!! Blessed love to all...Be strong, Beloveds...This too shall pass!!! Up up 2022!!! One ❤

[@joshuai7]

" tell them it's Fari not pharaoh " Vaughn Benjamin

[@Nelsonpadilla947]

He was a man of God I have to recognize that !

[@thembelanelsonzwelidumilem2403]

True

[@ENYoung]

Ya man you can feel it

[@donman1472]

Haile Sellassie I blessings to you and yours.

[@le-v882]

WTF! Hands down one of the best live performances i have witnessed in 36 years pon de Earth deya

[@donatelalarosa2947]

I can't get enough of midnight, I love seeing VB dancing, you will be among us for ever your spirit and your work will be with us always,❤️

[@gypsy2007]

This show is DIVINE. Straight from the Mighty Creator. Enjoy, y'all. RIP Prince VB.

[@corywhittlesey]

Old Robe done here is legendary ❤🔥 REST IN POWER KING!!!!!!

[@user-ps5mk3ww9x]

Music the food of love the prophet left us his message move mountains blessed .

[@nomadrootsmusic2081]

To hear Vaughn say my middle name in Rasta to the bone brought me to tears❤️ Rest In Peace king

[@RGE_Music]

LEGEND!

[@lilnarm_smoothblaze]

R.I.P. Vaughn

[@lyndonfocus]

The most intellectual song writer in the history of music… yes ! I said it.

[@Mysticblue333]

Amazing!!!! Feel my spirit leaping and dancing like David danced!!!! ❤️💛💚

[@jimmyhubert6681]

Setlist:
00:05 Southeastern Moon
06:05 Bless
10:55 Bushman
15:52 Rasta to the Bone
20:41 Grapes of Wrath/Merciless
25:09 Love the Life You Live
28:52 Man Tain
31:03 Love Right, Live Right
34:20 Ras for a Reason
40:01 Late Night Ghetto
44:26 New Life (Ron Benjamin)
49:49 Old Robe
55:17 Mama Africa
57:25 Jah Ovah
01:04:52 Wherever You May Go

[@lucassousasilva4416]

Obrigado!
Ceará-Brasil

[@leonardolyriopereira8834]

🔥🔥🔥

[@hector.beneditt7266]

Legend 😊

[@nathanbrown173]

Damn i miss Mid Nite forever in our hearts rest well king!

[@stephenbelardo9407]

Truly will not be forgotten Rasta! I'll never forget 2003 at the water falls in St. Croix, where my Cousin Ras Seigo, Akae Beka, and I(Ras Shakwesi), was enjoying a day of reasoning and meditation. Rest IN Power Beloved! 💚💛❤️👑👑👑

[@nattybongo1039]

how can you get tired to listen Vaughan Benjamin with all band,the more you listen is the more you want find more about midnight band,this band is very powerful band,nuff raspect to the band and all the people who listening midnight every time rastafari light of the lights ( Vaughan we miss you alots flying high)

[@MaryCarriger]

This is crucial roots Midnite! Great to see them so young and energetic. I miss this band so much. Saw them many times.

[@knobleblacktv5175]

I've never experienced them before. Learned about him when he died. How I develop massive amounts of respect for him and the team. Ron Benjamin dearie love dem performance. I know real roots music. I live in st.ann 9 miles from bob marley birthday. Trust me I know great reggae music as a melanial..

[@Ishence]

Open your heart, hear is thundering, in the beats of the tone and the silences of running water as fiyah. The contrast is in the tears of joy as in sadness, love, overstood. Ouroboros in the object and its absence. Peace, we, till the end without beginning, many as in the one.

[@joostvandenbogaerde1221]

This is pure class concert and sound, well done !

[@guitarjamie1]

This is awesome, thanks for posting only 18 years later!

[@RASTASization]

I was jung i lising Dis people Tell me i cracy i Thing jah fogive dem Bless rasta

[@cayarudegal]

I’ve watched this at least 50 times… thank you so much for sharing 🔥❤️🥳

[@ULU_ROOTS_OFFICIAL]

Greetings and Love from Bali 🙏🏾❤️💛💚

[@ladyboneyard4487]

Oh this band with Phil Merchant, Abijah Hicks, Dion Williams, Ron on keys.... man I saw this band 23 times before they switched it up. 🙏🏼

[@upsidedahead]

Which is the bass player? He's got the groove 💥

[@kennytyaketou8427]

bonjour les Rastas !!merci beaucoup pour le partage !!Respect In Peace !!Selassie Jha guid Us!!Salutations de Kanaky Pacifique Sud !!soyez Bénis !!🙏🙏🙏💚💛💖🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🍀

[@dos_mas_805]

22:54 Bless up Daniel, much love from the Resination fam and SLO Town! This show certainly ushered in a new era for the reggae massive on the west coast. Forever grateful Danial linked the band with promotors out here in that time. This was my introduction to Midnite. Bless~Mikey J.

[@kilavit]

Ma favorite prophet🙏

[@albertoantoniorichiez4981]

From 🇧🇱 St Croix to the World one of the best spiritual Reggae Roots Band Our neighbors in the Caribbean 🇵🇷 , 🦁 🤙🏾

[@Anci3nxeyez]

Where ever you may go. Yah Love

[@K444-lg5uo]

I've seen them over 20 times, Vaughn was on fire that night. I wish I was there and wish I could have seen them in VI. I brought a rose for him one show, handed it to him, and he carried it for a bit.

[@everythingscode3292]

Deep love and respect to you all for the posting of this show... it's a real joy to see & hear.... one true love evermore

[@marcos_ndo]

Excelente, , debo ser el 10% de las reproducciones totale. Midnite REGGEA de verdad !!!!!!! FYAH babylon . Bless from Argentina

[@davidking4879]

Listening in February 2021 and far-I-ver more.

[@snipahenry]

Blessings in the name of His Imperial Majesty. The most high giveth n take life. Lord knows we miss you King. Everyday yo. Real talk. What a sad day that was to hear such news. Love JAH

[@grapinvestments966]

Still listening in today . . . wow!! Rastaman still stand

[@Keeplivingouturdreams]

I love how they would mash up there songs. Unique performances!

[@mother_naycha]

Giving thanks for having met and spoken to him in person at his last show in NY.. this video right here is a real meditation.. so many years have passed and everything he was saying is factual now.. Lucky eveyone who was at this show, I wish I could teleport myself and be there right now... You will live on itinually Archangel Michael! 1Love

[@cayarudegal]

1000th time I’m basking in this bliss 🥰

[@justynthymetaylorcoleman2719]

This is the highest grade real Rastafari power sound and word in his prime pure Fyah Jah bless his soul

[@jacobdenegree]

Big respect! I’m happy to have heard this voice live at Sierra Nevada World Music festival and again in Sonoma county, Ca. Bless. The young lion will abolish fear!

[@tomduluoz5628]

Give Thanx and praise for this Truth and Light!!! God bless You all!!!!!!

[@denniswambugu4219]

It doesn't get any better!! Big raspek midnite

[@tyronethomas6536]

The best bassist that played for Midnight in my opinion

[@robertduggan2085]

Phil Merchant

[@ladyboneyard4487]

Phil 🙏🏼❤️💛💚

[@binkydamauler]

🇲🇱👑🇬🇳

[@erenplaysroblox5705]

I agree..my dear friend Phil aka Pixs is hands down the best.

[@jefftroy4518]

Better than Ronnie Benjamin when him switch to bass from keyboards? He plays bass for Dezarie now.

[@nicksefakis]

One of the best to ever do it.

[@raphaelbayma2417]

que pesado dessa época mano...que que isso...cravadassoo! a pegada dos 2 juntos é coisa única na história da música reggae....arrepia!!!!

[@leonardoguilherme4995]

Mano ... já fui no show do Midnite no Estancia Alto da Serra em SBC - SP ... pedrada demais.. bons tempos

[@eversoncoutinhooficial]

Fui para um show de umas 3h em Arembepe-BA. Fiquei uns 2 dias sem entender nada

[@ramoakedirasellae4754]

Remember Jah

[@RealSensiOG]

this live set is on repeat everyday!!! Rest in Power Vaughn Benjamin 💥👆🏽

[@joshuabeeAlafia1]

Roots you unearthed a serious gem in this recording... more power!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@djmadbwoy4806]

Godliness!

[@JosePerez-zs3qk]

The best on music

[@JuniorVibz]

Word, sound and Power!!!

[@aquarii_7051]

Around 2002 I had that same Samick bass. Blessing for this footage.

[@groovemonzter]

Thank you thank you to the bone. Ites

[@joshuangabirano9757]

pure righteous dealings in your ways. thank you teacher RIP.

[@henrysmith7855]

Majestic Music!

[@nestorportillo2054]

La mejor banda Reggae Roots sobre la fas de la Tierra!!!

[@HikeWithIke]

Thanks for the details loveeeeeeeeee

[@RasFagner]

Amazing performance 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@SparowElGringo]

j'écoute ce concert comme s'y j'y était de A à Z même encore aujourd'hui

[@BatoCongo88]

good video💚❤💛 best music💛❤💚 peace 💚❤💛unity 💛💚❤and one love💞 we dont need more than that...RIP Vaughn "Akae Beka" Benjamin

[@crism3lo]

OOOH WOW< the whole concert!!!

[@danielsoares3769]

Pedrada do reggae in 2020 Brazilian gladiator

[@kellyhyk]

I love your work

[@jesusacosta2134]

Untouchable

[@stephanieespinar4896]

Give Thanks for The Original sound 😊😊🙏🏼💖🙏🏼
52:00 ... the smile of the Drumer on OLD ROBE BEST VERSION EVAH 😍😍🌹
58:00 AWOW 🙏🏼👑🙏🏼 Jah Ovah Sublime Version 💖💖💖
Abijah : Lead Guitar 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@fredsonrochasousa4162]

Que maravilha!!! Deixou saudades!! Sinto bastante a ausência desse monstro, uma das bandas que mais ouvi!!Fyaaaaaaa!

[@alvandopratt4309]

The prophet was telling us the massage in the music but plenty people don't listen

[@zenlion4477]

It is I honor and privilege to be among the countenance and tutelage of the Emperor

[@smilingcoastforte643]

Yeah,......geniuses at work !!! Respect !

[@rootsrural2584]

Music spiritual rastafari......tank tou Vaughn benjamin respect rastaman...

[@teamcrypto1017]

Classic it brings tears to my eyes thank you for this

[@hl4331]

Gro zin bel bagay. Salute from Haiti.

[@joseviriato5189]

Muito Fya esta banda. Gratidão pelo post broda. RIP VB

[@alvindenis8947]

Midnite and Black Uhuru the two Greatest Band

Por que o som desse cara é tão bom mano? pqp

[@arka7018]

top tier sound big ups

[@reginabelini8785]

InI give thanks! 🙏🏽🌱🌻🌹✊🏽JAH! RAS TAFAR I ! Live! Bless and Love!

[@marcos_ndo]

me da años de vida, no me canso de verlo!

[@felisbertoantoniovan-dunem124]

Defendemos e damos graças
naquele que nos criou em benignidade e honra
porque seu nome é JAH (salmo 68)

[@farithedeityoriginal9967]

My mama😍

[@danielbarrientoso.2940]

Blesss desde Costa Rica🇨🇷💚💛❤

[@Kasate_Berhan23]

Remember Jah, look what them a call HIM YHVH, u never see HIM Haile Selassie I temper 🌍

[@gazmazkOG]

Akae beka from everlasting till everlasting 🔥🔥🔥

[@rasgrow]

Faith and work inna combination.

[@jaimegnaro]

FAVORITAS:
10:55 - Bushman
15:52 - Ras To The Bone
25:09 - Love The Life You Live
28:52 - Man Tain
31:03 - Love Right, Live Right
34:20 - Ras For A Reason
40:01 - Late Night Ghetto
44:26 - New Life
55:17 - Mama Africa

[@talee4159]

This is Live? They sound just as the Album...Wow!!Wow!!!!!...Great!!!!

[@felisbertoantoniovan-dunem124]

Salmos 30
Ouvir
1 Exaltar-te-ei, ó SENHOR, porque tu me exaltaste; e não fizeste com que meus inimigos se alegrassem sobre mim.
2 Senhor meu Deus, clamei a ti, e tu me saraste.
3 Senhor, fizeste subir a minha alma da sepultura; conservaste-me a vida para que não descesse ao abismo.
4 Cantai ao Senhor, vós que sois seus santos, e celebrai a memória da sua santidade.
5 Porque a sua ira dura só um momento; no seu favor está a vida. O choro pode durar uma noite, mas a alegria vem pela manhã.
6 Eu dizia na minha prosperidade: Não vacilarei jamais.
7 Tu, Senhor, pelo teu favor fizeste forte a minha montanha; tu encobriste o teu rosto, e fiquei perturbado.
8 A ti, Senhor, clamei, e ao Senhor supliquei.
9 Que proveito há no meu sangue, quando desço à cova? Porventura te louvará o pó? Anunciará ele a tua verdade?
10 Ouve, Senhor, e tem piedade de mim, Senhor; sê o meu auxílio.
11 Tornaste o meu pranto em folguedo; desataste o meu pano de saco, e me cingiste de alegria,
12 Para que a minha glória a ti cante louvores, e não se cale. Senhor, meu Deus, eu te louvarei para sempre.

[@misternewbould]

just learned about midnite 2 weeks ago. these guys were in tune with the essential source.

[@JohnJones-ky6ki]

Then u might wanna check out Marcus Gad, u will like him too.

[@anduzevisuals8214]

You have years to catch up on!
I hope you continue to explore Midnite as a band, then explore Vaughn as Akae Beka...
It will be be something spiritual!
Coming from St. Croix, where Vaughn and Ron Benjamin created their unique sound of reggae, I promise you have so much more beautiful to discover!! 🇻🇮🇻🇮

[@marcogioia8574]

Ci manchi ! ❤🦁

[@DubIsTheFoundation]

Tuffest line up of Midnite/Ake Beka....Bless up Vaughn Eternal...

[@franevans4114]

Powerful 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@farithedeityoriginal9967]

7:40 am After midnite 👑🔥22nov 2021 ...🔥🔥🔥🔥♾️🔯✋🏿 RaStar..till infinity

[@kellyhyk]

Upon this earth

[@glaucosaqua211]

São os melhores..... depois do Rei Bob

[@3sotericCompassionist1976]

Give thanx & praise to the most high......JAH RAS TAFARI 🙏.....bless up Vaughn Benjamin
#livevegan
#liveconsciously
#livity

[@alexandroanderson]

Caralho!!! Relíquia esse vídeo, que vibe! 🔥🔥🔥 Gratidão pelo post irmão

[@davidevans6131]

Bless the Most High Jah