Category Archives: Live Music

Roni Size, Dynamite MC, Audio Angel + Jamal at the Independent San Francisco

Bristol native Roni Size is one of the UK jungle scene’s most respected names, with production credits spanning dozens of labels, projects and releases. Size’s influence as a producer, label owner, and committed underground magnate figured him as one of the emerging sound’s true pioneers. The breakout success of his debut album with Reprazent, New…

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The Selecter at the Regency Ballroom San Francisco

The Selecter are a 2 Tone ska revival band from Coventry, England, formed in mid 1979. Like many other bands in the ska revival movement, The Selecter featured a racially diverse line-up. Their lyrics featured themes connected to politicsand a positive message of multicultural inclusivity, set to strong melodies and a danceable beat. What set…

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Lee Scratch Perry at the Regency Ballroom San Francisco

Lee “Scratch” Perry (a.k.a. Rainford Hugh Perry) recently played a killer show at the Regency Ballroom in San Francisco. Not only is Lee Perry still kicking ass at 77 years young, but his work as a producer and musician is considered some of the most influential in the history of ska, reggae, and dub –…

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