Monthly Archives: December 2009

Happy New Year from Reggaedelic Sounds!

Posted on December 31, 2009 by Viktor | Leave a comment

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.

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Tagged akbar, D & B Far East Records, DRUM & BASS RECORDS, reggae, Rocksteady, rocksteady lounge, silver lake, Tommy Rock A Shacka

TOMMY ROCK A SHACKA (Japan) & Ash Aquarius (UK) February 7, 2010

Posted on December 31, 2009 by Viktor | Leave a comment

TOMMY ROCK A SHACKA (Japan) & Ash Aquarius (UK)…First time in Los Angeles February 7, 2010!!!

Your resident selectors Nina & Viktor, plus Rocksteady Chris, Boss Harmony, and Bigger Boss! Mark your calendars for Sunday, February 7th!
9 pm, 21+, $5 door

Akbar
4356 Sunset Blvd (at Fountain) in Silver Lake

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Tagged Rocksteady, rocksteady lounge, silver lake, Tommy Rock A Shacka

Derrick Harriott – Tang Tang Festival B/W The Crystalites – James Ray

Posted on December 31, 2009 by Nina | Leave a comment

Tang Tang Festival is not only one of my favorite Derrick Harriott songs, but one of my favorite songs of all time. Seriously heavy rhythm and wicked horn-breaks.

Derrick Harriott – Tang Tang Festival

The Crystalites – James Ray

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Posted in Derrick Harriott, Features, Rocksteady, Sound Clips

Tagged crystalites, derrick harriott, festival song, island

Photos from the last RSL of 2009!

Posted on December 30, 2009 by Nina | Leave a comment

Thanks to guest DJ Mr. Rhya for playing two sets of top Jamaican tunes last Monday. And thank you to everyone who’s supported the Rocksteady Lounge these past years…loads more Jamaican music and top DJs to come in 2010!

Lots more photos…just click the link for more!

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Tagged akbar, clubs, Events, rocksteady lounge, silver lake

Derrick Harriott – Born to Love You B/W Ike Bennett & The Crystalites – Alfred Hitchcock

Posted on December 30, 2009 by Nina | Leave a comment

Derrick Harriott – Born to Love You

Ike Bennett & The Crystalites – Alfred Hitchcock

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Tagged crystalites, derrick harriott, ike bennett, Rocksteady

Rocksteady Lounge December 21, 2009

Posted on December 29, 2009 by Nina | Leave a comment

Last week’s edition of Rocksteady Lounge really got everyone in the holiday spirit with a special visit from Bubba Clause! Two Tone Ted also provided holiday cheer with some special Jamaican Christmas selections. Hope everyone’s holidays are merry and best wishes for 2010!