British reggae musician Pato Banton is an effervescent showman who sings, toasts, raps, talks and generally encourages his fans to join him all throughout his concerts, even going so far as invite his most enthusiastic fans on stage to perform with him. His energy is intoxicating, and his songs carry messages of love, peace, anti-materialism, activism, and positive change. A must-see. 8 p.m. Weds., May 26, Skipper's Smokehouse, Tampa, $12-$15, skipperssmokehouse.com. —Leilani Polk
This article appears in May 20-26, 2010.