Play That Reggae Music Max Romeo

maxromeoOkay, I did just spend the past 9 days hanging in the Caribbean, so perhaps I’m filled with that influence, but that soft spot for reggae in my heart makes this a vital track to jam on Friday. Max Romeo isn’t a new boy, in fact, he’s one of the few lasting survivors of the reggae scene that worked with Lee Perry back in his heyday. I think this new track from his forthcoming album is the perfect vibe, especially if you’re not too familiar with the genre. It holds onto a smooth vocal, almost a warming R&B tone, but the tune is so relaxed it’s hard not to just let the song wash over you, leaving the sun on your face. His new LP, Horror Zone, will hit on July 22nd.

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Levitation Teases 2016 Lineup

LEVITATION-2016-square-1500-1030x1030For their ninth year in business as a festival, Austin Psych Fest has announced a preview of nine artists for Levitation 2016. The preview video is embedded below but check this out. While a few of the artists announced are festival stalwarts, we do have a few eyebrow raising teasers, one in particular. The list is as follows: Brian Wilson performing “Pet Sounds“, Animal Collective, Flying Lotus, Lee Scratch Perry, The Brian Jonestown Massacre, and Ty Segall.

Tickets are on sale already for weekend passes and camping. You can peep the lineup preview video embedded just below these words.

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Lee Scratch Perry @ Flamingo Cantina (9/1)

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Date Tuesday, September 1st
Location Flamingo Cantina
Doors 900p
Tickets $18 @ the Door

How can you not want to go see the 73 year old dub-reggae master get his groove on at Flamingo Cantina? Let’s face it, if you like reggae, and I do, you need to get stepping to see Lee Scratch Perry. Dr. Dubbist will also be in attendance. Perry produced the following song, which is one of my all time faves, so if you love it, see you Tuesday night.

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