FOLLOWING the success of Frome’s celebration of Reggae weekend in March, Frome is preparing for another high profile reggae event on September 29th as BBC Radio 1 Xtra/BBC Radio 2 DJ, “David Rodigan” performs a special one-off show at The Cheese and Grain.
David Rodigan is regarded as Britain’s ‘Voice of Reggae’, having been on the reggae scene for over 40 years, playing a vital role in the rise of reggae and dancehall music worldwide. David Rodigan has appeared at every major festival in the UK, and to this day he still hosts his regular show on BBC Radio 1 Xtra and BBC Radio 2.
Known for being the original selector and sound clash champion of reggae and dancehall music, David has presented on Radio London, Capital 95.8, Kiss 100, BBC Radio 1Xtra, BBC Radio 2 and BFBS Radio.
In 2005 he was inducted into the Sony Radio Academy Hall Of Fame and has also won three highly coveted Sony Radio Academy Gold Awards; The Music Broadcaster Of The Year. (Kiss 100 – 2004), The Specialist Music Broadcaster Of The Year (Kiss 100 – 2009), The Specialist Music Broadcaster Of The Year (BBC Radio 2 – 2012), and in 2012 he was awarded the MBE for “services to broadcasting” at Buckingham Palace.
The event features a varied and entertaining lineup including members of Frome Dub Club “Joy & Harmony Soundsystem” plus, fresh from Boomtown Fair “Gorilla Tactics DJ set” and finally the extremely popular local 6-piece band “Rhythmites”
Gorilla Tactics DJ Set: The musical collective successfully hosted their own stage at Boomtown Fair this year, and with regular events in Bath and Bristol, Gorilla Tactics has proven that that they have what it takes to bring a spark of creativity to any event, big or small.
Be prepared for another outstanding DJ set provided by one of the West’s finest up and coming collectives.
Rhythmites are a seven-piece roots rock reggae band. Recently reformed with an original line up from their ‘integration’ album, the band will be performing this classic album live.
Since the early nineties Rhythmites have toured venues and festivals all over the UK and Europe.
It’s 25 years since the album, Integration’ was recorded and the songs are now updated and sounding better than ever.
Joy And Harmony Soundsystem has been resident at the Frome Dub Club for the last three years. Operator and mic-man Brother Harmony and DJ Joyful Bee were playing conscious roots and heavy dub at free-parties 20 years ago and have been playing together alongside La K on her flute around the South West for over ten years. Special guest selector for this night will be Locks Messenjah, second generation soundboy from Messenjah Youth Soundsystem, playing some of his own dubplates which have been played by Soundsystems across Europe, including vocal cuts by Luciano, Macka B, Brinsley Forde, YT, Tippa Irie, Solo Banton and Murray Man.
The event promises to be another high profile, culturally entertaining show for Frome and the surrounding area. Tickets are available from www.welikeyou.club, www.cheeseandgrain.com, www.seetickets.com Raves From The Grave record store in Frome, or by calling the Cheese and Grain box office on 01373 455420.
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