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Post by papastalawatt on Sept 7, 2006 11:49:28 GMT
Launch party for the Jumpin Hot Club's Boss Sounds festival, featuring the legendary King of Ska Derrick Morgan in is his first show in the North East.
With backing from the Freetown band (http://www.freetown-ska.co.uk), featuring Eddie ‘Tan Tan’ Thornton and Jah Bunny.
The Cluny, Lime Street, Newcastle (tel. 0191 230 4474). 8pm, £12.
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Post by papastalawatt on Sept 18, 2006 15:32:31 GMT
Belter show from Derrick, looking particularly sharp in zoot suit, shades and trilby. His voice is still sounding sweet and strong. I'm no good at remembering set lists, but among things he sang were Hold U Jack / Wet Dream, Rudie Don't Fear, See And Blind, er... At one point he touched a verse of Conquering Ruler a capella. He also touched a little of 007 Shanty Town as a tribute to Desmond Dekker. His encore was Blazing Fire and Moon Hop. The set tended towards upbeat ska, but was nicely paced with a few slightly slower numbers throughout.
The Cluny was just about full, and for a change the dancefloor was busy even in my warm-up slot. Backing band Freetown were nice and tight, and looked to be having fun. The skins from the Toon clearly enjoyed themselves - a good measure of quality for a ska show, I reckon. Everyone else seemed to have a good night, too. And the promoters reckoned it was their best gig of the year so far.
All in all, a much better evening out than drowning Dr Cool Breeze's sorrows in Birmingham the next night, after Anthony B and Richie Spice didn't show.
Respect,
Papa S
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Post by Dr Cool Breeze on Sept 18, 2006 15:59:52 GMT
Yes a very good night indeed - enjoyed the show and looking forward to the future shows that Jumping Hot Club have lined up.
Yes Pa drown my sorrows indeed - carried on drowning them on Sunday as well and woke up this morning with a stinking hangover and very light wallet!!
But it takes more than that to keep me down and will be back for more possible punishment in 3 weeks time.
By the way Gordy there's a lush Aston Villa bar in Birmingham called Billys Bar - next time your down pop in and remember to wear your Villa top.
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Post by admin on Sept 18, 2006 16:22:35 GMT
I won't be in Brum for God knows how long now. No reason to go there these days. Not even to see the mighty Villa as I've got SKY and dodgy Chinese internet footy links  Respect Gordy |
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Post by admin on Sept 18, 2006 16:24:09 GMT
Re: the Anthony B etc...
When are reggae promoters and artists going to get their fucking act together?
I'm tired of reading about no show after no show....
If Larry Marshall and Monty Morris don't show on November 18th I'll go fucking ballistic....
Respect
Gordy
PS: Are tickets on sale for the Larry Marshall show yet, anyone know?
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Post by Dr Cool Breeze on Sept 18, 2006 16:38:44 GMT
It's a well known fact that jamaican artists have always been unreliable and it's always the same old "Blame it on the visa" ting.
They won't even turn up for a show in their own country if the crowd ain't big enough.
Used to it now and it still pisses me off
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Post by lankou2 on Sept 18, 2006 17:05:54 GMT
any info on Monty Morris and Larry Marshall 's tour (s) ?
thanks
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Post by Dr Cool Breeze on Sept 18, 2006 18:38:22 GMT
I can't see anything on the Forum website that even mentions this show
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Post by admin on Sept 18, 2006 18:52:09 GMT
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Post by admin on Sept 18, 2006 18:54:35 GMT
Ha!
What was I saying......
The Kentish Town Forum's website doesn't even list the show!
Respect
Gordy
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Post by papastalawatt on Sept 18, 2006 19:41:44 GMT
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Post by admin on Sept 18, 2006 19:45:23 GMT
Nice back up to have I'll go on the Sunday though, not enough dunza for both. Respect Gordy |
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Post by heanorman on Sept 23, 2006 8:49:38 GMT
I have heard a rumour that Prince Buster will be making live appearances in Britain during the autumn. Does anyone know anything about this, please?
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Post by I on Sept 23, 2006 10:37:05 GMT
I saw Buster at Bunny Lee's 65th birthday party last month. He never mentioned any gigs. However, if you ring Trojan and speak to Delroy Williams I'm sure he'll let an important music writer like yourself know. Oh, and I'm sure you have Trojan's number!
Reel
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Post by admin on Sept 23, 2006 11:30:48 GMT
He's playing Newcastle Upon Tyne on 19th November alongside Jimmy Cliff and Lee Perry.
Respect
Gordy
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Post by admin on Sept 23, 2006 11:32:25 GMT
You used to be an important music writer too Penny.
One wonders why you aren't in much demand these days..........
Respect
Gordy
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Post by I on Sept 23, 2006 19:41:32 GMT
I wasn't any good, Gord.
Observer
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Post by Funky Dread on Sept 24, 2006 2:00:19 GMT
I wasn't any good, Gord. Observer That may be the case, mr. Reel, but you seemed to like the music! Funky D |
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