BOB MARLEY BIRTHDAY BASH
SATURDAY 4TH FEBRUARY @ THE CORNER HOTEL

This year marks the 67th birthday of Bob Marley, and to celebrate, the Corner Hotel is hosting a night of 100% reggae vibes in honor of the music’s greatest legend. Featuring live reggae band Ras Jahknow featuring Birok Huete, Quashani Bahd, and other guests performing live – plus the original “Jamaican connection” Stick Mareebo and Pupa Dalton, Chant Down’s Jesse I and Ras Crucial, Boss Man and more.

The Bob Marley Birthday Bash 2011 takes place on Saturday 4th February at the Corner Hotel (57 Swan St, Richmond). Pre-sale tickets on sale now from the Corner Hotel on 94279198 for $15, or $20 at the door. Doors open 8.30pm.

 

MORE FIRE featuring Earl Gateshead @ Deep 11
SATURDAY 11TH FEBRUARY

Since its creation in 1968, the Trojan record label has led the way in presenting the very best in classic Jamaican sounds; from the rocksteady and early reggae sounds that dominated in the years of its launch, up to roots and foundation dancehall. When the Trojan Sound System was formed in 2004 to represent the label in England and around the world, Earl Gateshead was a natural choice as selector.

Earl Gateshead began DJing in Brixton in 1979. He is well known in London for his 20 year residency at The Dive Bar in London's Chinatown, and his Saturday residency at the legendary Blue Note club. He has worked as selector and MC with Cutty Ranks, Big Youth, Dr Alimantado, and Dennis Alcapone, and his reggae nights at Plastic People have received worldwide recognition.

For More Fire # 132, Earl Gateshead will be taking us on a musical journey through reggae music history. Chant Down residents Jesse I and Ras Crucial will also be joined by guest selectors Mamacita Bonnita, and Sista Sara. All styles of Jamaican music til the early morning - good vibes guaranteed!

More Fire # 132 takes place on Saturday 11th February at Deep 11 (Mercat Cross Hotel basement, 456 Queen St, City). Doors open at 10pm, with a cover of $12 or $10 for concession holders, and PBS FM members.

 

GAPPY RANKS LIVE @ LAUNDRY
FRIDAY 24TH FEBRUARY

Chant Down Productions proudly present Gappy Ranks, the UK’s hottest contemporary reggae and dancehall artist, live on stage!

Gappy Ranks exploded in 2009 with the reggae hits “Heaven In Her Eyes”, “Put The Stereo On”, and “Mountain Top”, and the dancehall killer “Stinking Rich”. Since then, Gappy has gone on to release two full albums (Put The Stereo On and Thanks and Praise) to critical acclaim, and proven himself to be one of the most popular live draws on the international reggae and dancehall circuit, headlining shows across Europe, USA and Asia.

Gappy Ranks was born and raised in Harlesden UK; the child of a Jamaican father and a Dominican mother. Raised around reggae music, it was only natural that Gappy would learn his lyrical craft on the soundsystem scene, which in turn lead to his studio baptism with Stonebridge stars Suncycle Crew. The young artist soon came to the attention of the legendary Peckings label, and the result was his first local hit, “Mountain Top”. The follow-up release, “Heaven In Her Eyes” took him to international stardom, and there was no looking back.

A truly dynamic artist, Gappy Ranks is as comfortable on a classic roots reggae riddim as a cutting edge dancehall beat, and his live shows are a testament to this. Don’t miss this chance to see one of the hottest reggae/dancehall artists in the world today, on top of his game!

Support on the night comes from Chant Down Sound, Armagideon Time, Al Good, Jumpdread and Apprentice.

Gappy Ranks performs live on Friday 24th February at the Laundry Bar (48-50 Johnston St, Fitzroy). Doors open at 10pm. Pre-sale tickets $30 on sale now from www.moshtix.com.au

 

 

LONG TIME MIX by Jesse I

A mix of reggae and conscious dancehall for free download.

Check the tracklist here.

Download as seperate tracks here.

Download as one long MP3 here.

 

 

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