DJ DEREK & PHOENIX CITY ALL-STARS at Skylarkin' Soundsystem

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Oxford's leading monthly night for all things reggae, ska, rocksteady, dancehall and hip hop since 2002!

THE LEGENDARY DJ DEREK
Now in his 71st year, Bristolian scene grandaddy DJ Derek has been delighting dancefloors since the 1960s with his trademark mix-up of reggae, dancehall and soul. A much-loved figure in the music industry, and an icon in his native St Paul’s, DJ Derek’s appearances in Oxford are always sell-outs.

PHOENIX CITY ALL-STARS
Phoenix City All-stars present a truly unique celebration of one of Britain's most iconic labels. Taking some of 2 Tone's greatest songs by The Specials, Madness, The Beat, Elvis Costello and The Selecter and replanting in 1960's Jamaica. The resulting tracks are truly authentic Skatalites/Studio One styled blazin 60's ska, rocksteady & early reggae. Wonderfully inspired interpretations, performed by an all-star band. Having stormed Notting Hill Carnival, London Intl Ska Festival & Isle of Wight scooter rally, and backed Dave & Ansel Collins, Rico Rodriguez and AJ Franklin (Chosen Few), the band will now be taking their debut album on tour in Nov & Dec. Their debut single has already picked up airplay from BBC Radio 2, Kiss100 and features Dave Barker (the voice of Dave & Ansell Collins) and BBC6 Radcliffe & Maconie Show.

"utterly authentic as if it was recorded in 1964 Kingston Jamaica" David Rodigan
"killer" Mark Lamarr

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