GENERAL ROOTS & EARL GATESHEAD at Skylarkin' Soundsystem

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GENERAL ROOTS
www.soundcloud.com/general-roots
This month’s headliners General Roots are a six piece reggae band created in 2008. Growing up in the same area of North London with a shared love of dub and danchall reggae, they were eager to reignite the power and flavour of the reggae movement through the latter part of the 20th century. The Generals are on a mission to bring a new sound to people’s e
ars whilst capturing the classic sound and feel that was coming out of Jamaica during the 1970′s and 80′s. General Roots live shows come with high energy vibes and feel good sound, Guaranteed!Field Marshall Fred and The Minister always lead the crowd into battle, supported by dark echoes and treble heavy chops from guitarists Joe Price and Elliot Bird, powerful keys from King Solomon Boundy and the best rhythm section in town, James and Ben McKone. These brothers even give Sly & Robbie a run for their money. The combination of dark dub, lovers rock and dancehall with attitude always keep the audience on their feet, with the riddims dictating which way to bump, grind and skank!

The band are fairly new in the UK underground scene but are rapidly making a name for themselves, earning support slots for established acts such as Gentleman’s Dub Club, Channel One Sound System,Top Cat, Heatwave, Mala, Coki, The Bug, Solo Banton Shy FX, Flowdan, Laid Blak Submotion Orchestra and The Drop. With plans for an EP and tour in the mid part of 2012, the roots have only just been planted. Watch this space!

EARL GATESHEAD
http://redbullmusicacademyradio.com/shows/168/
Trojan Soundsystem lynchpin Earl Gateshead has been selecting reggae music for well over 30 years. These days a regular guest DJ at the likes of Fabric and Outlook Festival, Earl earned his stripes playing punk clubs in the 70s, West Indian squat parties in the 80s and tour DJing for the likes of Big Youth and Dr Alimantado in the 90s.

COUNT SKYLARKIN
www.skylarkinsoundsystem.com
Count Skylarkin is a cartoon character. He likes drinking Super Juice and socialising with friends.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WiNxw4YBLSs

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