The Wailers

Tickets cost $34, $44 and $55 (including service charges). Tickets are available from the NHCC Box Office (in person and by phone - (505) 724-4771).

We had such a good time with The Wailers' sold-out show at Tumbleroot that we couldn’t wait to enjoy their 50 Years of Positive Vibrations tour again—this time in Albuquerque!

If you are looking for dinner options, La Fonda del Bosque at the NHCC is open for dinner on Fridays starting at 5 pm.  Reservations are strongly recommended.  Their number is 505.800.7166. You can see their menu here.

The NHCC also has a brand new food hall La Carinderia, which features Filipino food from Barkadas, tasty pastries from Howdy Cakes and Prickly Foods goodies, as well as bar service.  They'll be having a grand opening after hours celebration from 6 to 8 pm, so pop by before the show!  

In 2026, The Wailers celebrate 50 years of Rastaman Vibration, marking a defining moment in reggae history and honoring one of Bob Marley & The Wailers’ most influential albums. This special tour, 50 Years of Positive Vibrations, highlights select cuts from Rastaman Vibration alongside the timeless classics that continue to unite audiences across generations.

Released in 1976, Rastaman Vibration was a pivotal album that carried reggae’s message of resistance, spirituality, and hope onto the global stage. Songs like “Positive Vibration,” “Roots, Rock, Reggae,” and “War” remain as relevant today as ever — powerful expressions of music as both a cultural force and a call for unity.

Under the leadership of Aston Barrett Jr., son of legendary bassist Aston “Familyman” Barrett, The Wailers continue to honor their roots while carrying the music forward with purpose and authenticity.

In a unique crossover into film, Aston Barrett Jr. portrayed his father in the 2024 biopic Bob Marley: One Love, directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green and starring Kingsley Ben-Adir. His portrayal added rare authenticity, grounded in lived experience and a deep personal connection to the legacy.

Alongside honoring the past, The Wailers remain firmly rooted in the present. Their recent albums One World and Evolution — both Grammy-nominated — reaffirm the band’s creative vitality. Evolution, produced by Grammy Award-winner Emilio Estefan Jr. on Crescent Moon Records, blends classic roots reggae with contemporary global influences, with songs like “Love Should Be Free” resonating worldwide for their positive and socially conscious message.

Audiences can expect a soul-stirring setlist that weaves together the revolutionary spirit of Rastaman Vibration, the band’s classic anthems, and select modern highlights — all delivered with the same authenticity, musicianship, and heart that made The Wailers a cornerstone of global music.

50 Years of Positive Vibrations is more than a tour — it’s a celebration of music with meaning, a living connection between reggae’s golden era and its continuing power to inspire unity, resilience, and hope.