Quick apologies for the long in-between posts. I will reciprocate with musical love to the internet massive. One thing, there’s no such thing as ‘Dubday’. Although it’d be nice won’t it? People walking around humming and throwing a few licks into the air with their portable samplers and guitars. Instead of using verbal conversations, people would communicate with echoed out horns, piano licks, and Augustus Pablo-stylee melodica riffs. How awesome would that be?

So today is sunday (October 25th_10/25, 2009), and later this afternoon from 2pm to 7pm at 1836 East 4th St in Long Beach, Dj Fraze and I will be hosting our generic-named event called Reggae Sundays at The Pike. Generic only in name, but not in sound, which is the opposite if I may add. We think it’s important to keep it generic in that sense, because there’s so many different genres within reggae itself, that we can’t keep it tied down with a specific language. But I did title today’s blog post-promo with “Dubday”, because we’ve created a Top-5 selection podcast of classic reggae-dub music. Without further delay, (sorry I’m a bit chatty), here are some essential tunes from the producers in popular reggae-dub: (click for more track information)

I know it is already August, but that doesn’t mean we’re lunching on the mixes that are due for the people! Due to the dynamics of the live recording environment (read: raw, gritty, and lots of alcohol), we can only hook you up with this 32 minute mix spliced from the 5 hour gig from Suzuran.

Tracklisting will be posted shortly, but the vibe on this mix goes from lover’s rock reggae, to vintage ska, to some two-tone reggae (ie. The Specials), back to more instrumental ska, then roundin’ it up with some marchin’ rocksteady.

Remember, if you have any requests, suggestions, or any musical inquiries, don’t hesitate to drop us a line by email, or better yet, by (gasp!)commenting.

Wait for it.

> But don’t wait too long. This friday (not saturday), July 18th, 2006, will be our last blast off at Suzuran. Come early and we’ll surprise you with some musical gems. See you soon.