International reggae sensation Matisyahu will perform at Seattle’s Paramount Theater as part of his 2008 North America tour. Heavily influenced by the work of Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach, as well the Grateful and Phish, Matisyahu blends rap, rock and beat boxing with more traditional reggae sounds, peppering his lyrics with Hebrew and Yiddish words. Tickets are $32 in advance and can be purchased through http://www.ticketmaster.com.