“Leonard Dillon, the leader of the pioneering reggae group, The Ethiopians, has died in Jamaica at the age of 68. Dillon began his career using the stage name, Jack Sparrow, in the early 1960s. He recorded a series of ska songs, including Bull Whip, which featured a young Bob Marley on backing vocals. Dillon later […]
Entries from September 2011
RIP Leonard Dillon, Reggae pioneer & lead singer for the Ethiopians
September 29th, 2011 · No Comments
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When DaNCE was NICE Sept 17th
September 11th, 2011 · No Comments
:: this Sat :: 17 Sept 2011 :: When Dance Was Nice @ Al Paragus HQ (Flatbush) :: @ Al Paragus HQ :: 520 e 23rd St. b/t Foster & Farragut (rear door) :: Selections by Rock of Gibraltar (Reigning NYC Culture Sound Clash Champion 2010-2011), Jah Lion, Al Paragus, Phase I :: Admission: Love […]
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Dig Deeper with STRANGER COLE & PATSY backed by Crazy Baldhead
September 11th, 2011 · No Comments
Saturday, October 1st, 8pm @ The Bell House 149 7th St. Brooklyn, NY Dig Deeper is honored to present two legends of Jamaican soul, ska, and rocksteady – Stranger Cole and Patsy – who will appear for the first time together in NYC for one night only, backed by local supergroup Crazy Baldhead. Tickets available […]