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While the roots of reggae run deep and its influences are many, change is a constant in the genre. Even in Tacoma, reggae has had its peaks and valleys. Among the few here who perform reggae music, Higher Vibes has remained on top of the genre.

Tonight the original lineup of Higher Vibes â€" bassist Jeff Leonard and drummer Darin Watkins (Vicci Martinez Band), guitarist Colby “Hot Sauce” Sander (Schematics), percussionist Sam Esecson (Paperboys), guitarist Jesse Turcotte (Old School Preservation Society, All Night Yardsale) and vocalist Zach Lujan â€" will lay down bumpin’ Island reggae tonight at Jazzbones.

“We’re going to throw in a few musical twists and plenty of interesting covers too,” says Turcotte.

The jazz funksters Intervision out of Portland will open.

[Jazzbones, with DJ Reign, Saturday, Oct. 24, 9 p.m., $7, 2803 Sixth Ave., Tacoma, 253.396.9169]