05.Feb.2010 Big Tunes this Sunday…Feb 7!!!

SUNDAY, February 7th! We will be welcoming TOMMY ROCK A SHACKA (Japan) and ASH AQUARIUS (UK) to Los Angeles with a special Jamaican music dance party at Akbar! This is their first night selecting in the United States!!! Come and hear some of the world’s top Jamaican music collectors! One and only night in Los Angeles (and the US!) before heading to Mexico City.
Tommy Rock-A-Shacka & Ash Aquarius

24.Jan.2010 Lynn Taitt Tribute at Rocksteady Lounge — Jan 25

This Monday, January 25th, we will pay homage to the late Lynn Taitt with a special selection at The Rocksteady Lounge. He was an innovator in Jamaican music, and instrumental in formulating the rocksteady sound. Come hear some of the many recordings featuring Lynn Taitt on guitar, a world-class legend.

We are also thrilled to welcome back Steve the Hat from his recent travels to New Zealand. If you caught his sets last time, you know this is a night not to be missed!

The Rocksteady Lounge is EVERY Monday from 10 pm – 2 am.
Free!
$2 pints, $7 pitchers of Anchor Steam
$3 Red Stripe

Rocksteady Lounge at Akbar
4356 Sunset Blvd at Fountain in Silverlake

Lynn Taitt Tribute

20.Jan.2010 Derrick Harriott – Been So Long B/W Another Lonely Night

Derrick Harriott – Been So Long (Crystal Blank, FDH 7578, 1969)

Derrick Harriott – Another Lonely Night (Crystal Blank,DH 21, 69)

09.Jan.2010 Derrick Harriott – Sitting On Top B/W You Were Meant For Me

Derrick Harriott – Sitting On Top (Of The World)

Derrick Harriott – You Were Meant For Me

08.Jan.2010 Rocksteady Lounge January Schedule

Last Monday we had a surprise guest appearance by saxophonist Dave Hillyard…not DJing, but playing his sax over several instrumentals we spun. His improvisations sounded fantastic. He’s playing Saturday, January 16th at On the Rox (Roxy, Sunset Strip), and with Willi Williams this Wednesday, Jan 13 at the Dub Club (held at the Echo). We’ll post photos and some short video clips soon!

The rest of the month’s line-up is all set…we hope to see you at Akbar!

Jan 11: Rocksteady Chris
Jan 18: Lady Busty Brown
Jan 25: Steve the Hat (UK)

The Rocksteady Lounge is every Monday at Akbar
4356 Sunset Blvd at Fountain (Silver Lake area), Los Angeles
Free, 21+

07.Jan.2010 Keith And Tex – Tighten You Gird B/W Look To The Sky

Keith And Tex – Tighten You Gird (Explosion EX- 2008 A, 69)

Keith And Tex – Look To The Sky (Explosion EX- 2008 B, 69)

06.Jan.2010 Derrick Harriott – Riding For A Fall B/W I’m Not Begging

Derrick Harriott – Riding For A Fall (Song Bird SB 1013 A, 69)

Derrick Harriott – I’m Not Begging (Song Bird SB 1013 B, 69)

02.Jan.2010 Kingstonians – Hold Down B/W Barry York – Who Will She Be

Kingstonians – Hold Down

Barry York – Who Will She Be

01.Jan.2010 Kingstonians – Sufferer B/W Kiss A Finger

Kingstonians – Sufferer

Kingstonians – Kiss A Finger

31.Dec.2009 Happy New Year from Reggaedelic Sounds!

Happy New Year from Reggaedelic Sounds!

Thank you to everyone who’s come out to the Rocksteady Lounge this past year, and special thanks to TerryLee and Rocksteady Chris!

Also, mark your calenders for SUNDAY, February 7th! We will be welcoming TOMMY ROCK A SHACKA (Japan) and ASH AQUARIUS (UK) to Los Angeles with a special Jamaican music dance party at Akbar! This is their first night selecting in the United States!!! Come and hear some of the world’s top Jamaican music collectors! One and only night in Los Angeles (and the US!) before heading to Mexico City.

Coming Feb 7 2010!!!!