Jay Funk Dawg Posted April 19, 2016 Report Share Posted April 19, 2016 Embrace Presents in association with Nufunk Concerts Saturday, May 14th, 2016 7:00 PMLee Scratch Perry & Subatomic Soundsystem w/ House of David Gang, Kidd Rasta & The Peacemakers plus guest Selector Kevin Laverty Danforth Music Hall - 147 Danforth Ave.Facebook / Online Tickets Producer, mixer and Grammy-winning reggae dub artist, Lee “Scratch” Perry has been overturning tradition and confounding conventional wisdom for more than five decades. In the process, the widely acknowledged father of dub reggae became arguably the first creatively driven, "artist-producer" in modern recorded music. In 2004, Rolling Stone Magazine ranked Perry on their list of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time. Born in Jamaica in 1936, Lee Perry began in the music business in the 1950’s and by the 1960’s became known for his innovative production techniques as well as his eccentric character. His first single "People Funny Boy" in 1968 was notable for its innovative use of sampling as well as a fast, chugging beat that would soon become identifiable as "reggae". Concurrent with his own releases with the Upsetters, Perry produced numerous reggae artists at his Black Ark studio, including Bob Marley and the Wailers, The Heptones, and Max Romeo. After the demise of the Black Ark, Perry spent time in England and the U.S., performing live and making records with a variety of collaborators including British producers Adrian Sherwood and Neil Fraser AKA Mad Professor, The Clash, and Public Image. These collaborations continue to this day, with Keith Richards, George Clinton, Steve Marshall, Andrew W.K., Dub Is a Weapon, and many others. Lee “Scratch” Perry, now into his sixth decade as a pop-music provocateur, has few peers when it comes to fresh ideas and their implementation. He remains one of the world’s most imaginative sonic architects. Lee Scratch Perry & Subatomic Soundsystem at Coachella 2013 with Support from House of David Gang www.houseofdavidgang.com Dubbed Canada's "Reggae Warriors," House of David Gang is an authentic reggae band that delivers late 70s and early 80s-style Jamaican reggae originals and the classic roots reggae songs of greats such as Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, Bunny Wailer, Gregory Isaacs and Dennis Brown; mixed with folk, soul, calypso, afrobeat and hip-hop influences. It is fronted by vocalist King Selah and drummer Jahlin Edwards with guitarists Terell Jarvis and Jay Cleary, bassist Snappy Homefry and keyboardist Desi Fingaz rounding out the modern incarnation of The Gang. The band takes its name from the House of David, an after-hours spot on Queen Street West that was a hotspot for artists from the city's burgeoning Rastafarian and reggae community from the late 80’s until the mid-90’s. After finishing their extensive two month Western Canadian tour this past summer, the band is now focusing on recording new material, working on their new album “Slum” at Slamm Productions in Toronto with the support of an Ontario Arts Council Grant, scheduled to be released mid-2016. While keeping their classic reggae foundation, the direction and feel of the album maintained its roots as well as experimenting with new elements and sounds. The band has also recently released a psychedelic music video titled “Rock & Roll Queen”, directed by Phallon “ZiF” Dunn. With their new album “Slum” and a documentary in the works as well as more music videos to come, House of David Gang is definitely a band to watch out for in 2016. Kidd Rasta & The Peacemakers https://www.facebook.com/kiddrastaandthepeacemakers Selector Kevin Laverty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bONES Posted April 19, 2016 Report Share Posted April 19, 2016 Amazing I haven't seen Lee Scratch Perry in well over 15 years. He's a true legend. Nice gig. Disappointed that I won't be in TO for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Funk Dawg Posted April 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2016 This is one of the best Dub albums... also considered one of the first.. I don't think it was discovered until it was reissued ... one of my favs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Funk Dawg Posted May 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2016 Screening of new LSP move at the Royal on Sunday May 15th, check the trailer! here's more info: https://www.universe.com/events/lee-scratch-perry-s-vision-of-paradise-tickets-NK05PL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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