# Event Details - **Event Name**: Bahama Mama 50th Anniversary Reunion Show!!! - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 07:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Don’t miss this opportunity to see one of the first American bands to embrace reggae, BAHAMA MAMA, who return more than three decades after their last appearance to celebrate their 50th anniversary. Get your tickets today! ONE NIGHT ONLY! Sat, Sept 19. Live at Photo City Music Hall, 543 Atlantic Ave, Rochester, NY. Presented by “Abilene on the Road," with support from "Don’s Original." Order your ticket online: https://abilene.showare.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=644 Or pick up tickets in person at Abilene Bar and Lounge (153 Liberty Pole Way) or Don’s Original (4900 Culver Rd). When the seeds of BAHAMA MAMA formed in a Victor farmhouse in 1973, reggae music hadn’t yet caught-on with mainstream audiences in the U.S. But Ron Stackman and his bandmates were already hooked. That same year, in an exchange that would go on to define his life, a friend introduced Stackman to Catch A Fire, the landmark American breakthrough by Bob Marley and The Wailers. Galvanized by this unfamiliar sound that was at once challenging and irresistible, Stackman, bassist Jim Schwarz, and drummer Lou LaVilla began moving away from the offbeat Mothers Of Invention-type angularity that had defined their approach up to that point. They also started venturing into the local West Indian community and digging through the racks of the independent reggae music shops that dotted Rochester at the time. Eventually, with the addition of guitarist and principal songwriter Jim Kraut—who returns from Florida to play this show—the trio grew into the six-piece lineup that made history as BAHAMA MAMA. Over the years, the band would go on to tour and/or back the likes of Peter Tosh, Toots and The Maytals, and Burning Spear. Later, as The Majestics, Bahama Mama’s core played as Lee Scratch Perry’s backing band, including the two nights Perry opened sets during The Clash’s legendary run on Broadway. A once in a lifetime chance to revisit the pivotal moment where reggae won the hearts of millions of American-born youth—and, of course, the glory days of regional landmarks like Red Creek, Scorgie’s, Casablanca, and Buffalo’s, The Bona Vista—this show will feature five of BAHAMA MAMA’s six original members. Get your tickets today....for an "Abilene on the Road" show that's just too damn big to host at Abilene Bar and Lounge. Grab tickets and we'll see you all at Photo City Music Hall, 543 Atlantic Ave., Rochester, NY 14609. Doors open at 6:30pm, Music at 7:30pm - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/bahama-mama-50th-anniversary-reunion-show/200030445695132 - **Event Categories**: music, reggae, entertainment - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 67 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Rochester - **state**: NY - **country**: United States - **location**: Photo City Music Hall - **lat**: 43.156226041429 - **long**: -77.568909239286 - **full address**: Photo City Music Hall, 543 Atlantic Ave,Rochester, New York, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Bahama Mama 50th Anniversary Reunion Show!!! - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/4cc2f53894bce8f22e166e1bce046919d9c473a9b74f04b2987b15f50d13bc3a-rimg-w600-h439-dc181818-gmir?v=1787449359 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Bahama Mama 50th Anniversary Reunion Show!!! being held? - **A:** Bahama Mama 50th Anniversary Reunion Show!!! takes place on Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 07:30 pm at Photo City Music Hall, 543 Atlantic Ave,Rochester, New York, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Bahama Mama 50th Anniversary Reunion Show!!!? - **A:** Bahama Mama 50th Anniversary Reunion Show!!! is organized by Danny Deutsch. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Bahama Mama 50th Anniversary Reunion Show!!! is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Rochester, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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