Editor’s note: This is just a copy/pasta press release. I’m in a hurry & don’t have time to detail my thoughts, but you should definitely mark your calendar and check this out.

Matisyahu’s Festival of Light to be Streamed as a Live Webcast via Ustream on Sunday, December 20!

The closing night of Matisyahu’s 4^th annual Festival of Light, an eight-night run of shows in NYC during the eight nights of Hanukkah, will be streamed live from the Music Hall of Williamsburg on Sunday, December 20^th, beginning at 7:45 p.m. EST. The live webcast is powered by Ustream, the leader in live broadcasting on the web. Viewers can watch and interact during the event at www.Ustream.com/Matisyahu. Opener Kevin Devine hits the stage at 7:45 p.m. EST and Matisyahu is on at 8:45 p.m. EST. Visit Ustream early and you may get a sneak peak into Matisyahu’s dressing room and backstage happenings.

2009 has been an incredible year for Matisyahu, releasing acclaimed third album Light (Epic Records) to rave reviews, lending anthemic lead single “One Day” as the theme song for NBC’s Winter Olympics campaign and amassing more than 1 million followers on Twitter. He’s been playing to packed houses during his massively successful North American tour, bringing his fans a show that can be labeled nothing short of an experience. With an intense energy and a vibrant presence, Matisyahu is one of the most dynamic and captivating live performers in music today. With his prolific lyrics, epic choruses and genre-spanning music, he effortlessly transcends classification to claim a space all his own. With influences spanning reggae-soul, ska-inflected new wave, pop-rock and acoustic folk, his new collection of songs is tied together with triumphant melodies and his powerful and distinct voice – a voice that calls for peace, hope and understanding.

Be sure to catch Matisyahu’s live brilliance during his live webcast Sunday, December 20, at 7:45 p.m. EST at www.Ustream.com/Matisyahu.