Misty In Roots 50th anniversary show - Bristol

Event information

The London Int’l Ska Festival presents

MISTY IN ROOTS 50th anniversary show

+ Pama International

& special guests to be announced

Saturday 13th September 2025. Doors 7pm

£40 advance

Reggae legends - Misty In Roots return to Bristol for the first time in years, to celebrate their 50th anniversary, at the cities beautiful Lantern Hall. The show will also be the official Bristol launch party for the reissue of their classic and much sought after debut album - 'Live at the Counter Eurovision' and star Pama Int'l and special guests tba.

Misty In Roots originally formed in 1975 to back Trojan Records star - Nicky Thomas (famed for his Love of The Common People Top 10 single). It wasn’t long however that Misty In Roots started to develop their iconic roots reggae sound and come 1979, the band released their debut album - Live at the Counter Eurovision, which is widely acknowledged as one of the greatest live albums recorded. A staggering 9 John Peel BBC Radio One sessions, 4 studio albums and international touring followed, truly establishing Misty In Roots as one of the worlds leading reggae bands. Their popularity was further broadened by their involvement in the Rock Against Racism movement, where they regularly gigged alongside the likes of; Elvis Costello, The Specials, Tom Robinson, The Ruts (who’s debut single Misty funded), Steep Pulse, and The Aupairs.
2025 celebrates 50 years of Misty In Roots with select shows and the reissue of their much sought after back catalogue, starting with their classic debut album this August.

Support for the evening comes from one of UK’s leading reggae bands - Pama International, who in their 25 year history have released 15 albums, featured members of; Madness, The Specials, Steel Pulse, The Style Council, Galliano, The Selecter, plus reggae legends; Ken Boothe, Rico, Dave & Ansell Collins, Derrick Morgan, Dawn Penn, Dennis Alcapone, AJ Franklin (Chosen Few), in their line up, collaborate with Mad Professor, Wrongtom, Roger Rivas (Aggrolites) and in 2006 became the first new band in sign to Trojan Records in 30 years! On the airwaves they have recorded 5 BBC Radio sessions and been championed by Steve Lamacq, Craig Charles, David Rodigan, Huey Morgan, Janice Long, Don Letts, Chris Hawkins, Robert Elms, John Kennedy (xfm) and Radio Love (France) to name but few. Live they have played countless major festivals, hosting stages at Glastonbury, Bestival and Beautiful Days, and shared stages with; Toots & The Maytals, The Specials, Madness, Georgie Fame, The Skatalites, Jimmy Cliff, Prince Buster, Lee Perry, and Third World.

Pama Int’l will be showcasing tracks from their new album.