23.Jun.2009 Wanted by The Public…
And now for a fantastic western reggae cover…Wanted By the Public, The Outlaw Sung By Prince Buster (BBLP 822, 1969). This album contains many western-themed reggae tunes, with both vocals and instrumentals. Some earlier ska tracks are also included. A VG+ copy is usually 60 GBP or more, but occassionally a cheaper one pops up. [...]
22.Jun.2009 Hot Shots of Reggae
And now for another Trojan release featuring a Western gal with her six-shooters on the cover. Hot Shots of Reggae (1970, TBL 128) is a compilation featuring many of Leslie Kong’s classic reggae productions. The songs are classic for a reason, because these “hot shots” make for an enjoyable listen. Copies of the album turn [...]
20.Jun.2009 Return of Django
The theme continues with yet another Upsetters realease, a reggae band who (along with the Crystalites), released plenty of Western-influenced material. The Return of Django (TRL 19, 1969) includes many of The Upstters most well-known early reggae tracks, including a personal favorite “Night Doctor.” This album sold many copies and the original is fairly easy [...]
18.Jun.2009 June Rocksteady Lounge Dance Party!
The next Rocksteady Lounge dance party has been announced for Monday, June 29th. Resident DJ Chris will be joined by Bigger Boss, Two Tone Ted, Boss Harmony, Viktor and myself. Free, as always! The last event was filled with good times and great music (photos beneath the cut).
The Good, The Bad, and The Upsetters
Western themed reggae album cover art week continues with another album from the Upsetters, this time on Trojan — The Good, The Bad, and The Upsetters (TBL 119, 1970). Although released the same year as Clint Eastwood, the sound is very different as Lee Perry did not produce the album. Most songs have a funky [...]
Leroy Sibbles and Barry Llewellyn at Dub Club!
Leroy Sibbles and Barry Llewellyn of Heptones fame are performing at Dub Club next Wednesday, June 24th. The artists will be backed by the Lions. I’ve only seen Leroy Sibbles perform once in 2006, backed by local musicians The Expanders. His performance was my favorite of the night, and the only artist who has ever [...]
17.Jun.2009 The Upsetters – Clint Eastwood
***Western Reggae Cover Art Week*** There were only two Upsetter albums released on the Pama imprint — Many Moods of the Upsetter (SECO 24, 1970) and Clint Eastwood (PSP 1014, 1970). Both albums feature the organ driven sound characteristic of most early Lee Perry reggae productions, with a mixture of instrumental and vocal tunes. Clint [...]
