Dub Me Always

05/09/2024

Wed 11 September Dub Me Always ft Wassie One & Mikey Drop Da Biscuit - https://mailchi.mp/37955fb84718/wed-11-september-dub-me-always-ft-wassie-one-mikey-drop-da-biscuit

15/08/2024

Rototom here we come! Limited copies of the revised and expanded Solid Foundation an Oral History of Reggae will be available at our 'Reggae University,' the launch will take place on Monday 19 Aug at 5:15 pm before our session with Johnny Clarke. Message me to reserve a copy at a special discount!

15/08/2024

Rototom Sunsplash here we come! Reggae massive, there will be limited stock of the revised & expanded edition of Solid Foundation: An Oral History of Reggae available at a special discount at our 'Reggae University,' where we hold panel discussions with artists every evening circa 5:30pm message me to reserve your copy now! The book launch there will be on Monday August 19 at 5:15pm, just before our session with Johnnie Clarke. Don't miss it!

08/08/2024

Wed 14 Aug Dub Me Always w/Jah Observer + Book Launch for Solid Foundation: An Oral History of Reggae! - https://mailchi.mp/810657f5fb13/wed-14-aug-dub-me-always-wjah-observer-book-launch-for-solid-foundation-an-oral-history-of-reggae

11/07/2024

On Wednesday 14 August, Dub Me Always is proud to present a pre-Carnival sound system special with the return of the mighty Jah Observer, alongside host DJ David Katz, plus at 8pm a book launch for the revised & expanded edition of Solid Foundation: An Oral History of Reggae, published by White Rabbit Books!

https://www.facebook.com/events/1641964569957657

A legendary figure in British sound system history, Austin ‘Spiderman’ Palmer’s stack of exclusive dub plates made Jah Observer one of the premier London sound systems during the 1970s and 80s, and his regular presence at the Notting Hill Carnival has always been greatly anticipated. Currently based in Jamaica, we are extremely fortunate to have Austin grace us with his presence once more at Dub Me Always, as his pedigree selection and good vibes on the mic always generate something special. With a range of roots reggae favourites and a stack of one-off mixes from Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry, King Tubby, Mikey Dread and so many others, you are guaranteed an exceptional night for your dancing feet and listening pleasure. Which original ’70s dub plates will Austin pull out of the bag this time? There’s only one way to find out!

Solid Foundation is the definitive history of Jamaica’s holy music: reggae in all its forms, from the earliest ska and rock steady pioneers to the dancehall and reggae revival stars of the twenty-first century. Woven together into an engrossing narrative, this is an extensive history charting the progression and development of the music, with all the glorious highlights and the controversies and feuds in-between. First published in 2003 and including interviews with over 250 of the genre’s key artists, Solid Foundation has been revised and updated with abundant new material and in introduction by acclaimed novelist Jacqueline Crooks, reissued as part of White Rabbit’s Deep Cuts series. Come at 8pm sharp to get your copy, signed by the author!

Last time Jah Observer played, we were beyond capacity with many patrons denied entry, so make sure to come early to avoid disappointment. Do not miss this historic occasion!

7:30-11:30pm
Free entry
Upstairs at the Ritzy
Windrush Square
Brixton SW2 1JG

04/07/2024

Wed 10 July - Dub Me Always ft Musclehead (Saxon sound system) - https://mailchi.mp/efaf4d345a44/wed-10-july-dub-me-always-ft-musclehead-saxon-sound-system

12/06/2024

Tonight! Wednesday 12 June, Dub Me Always is pleased to welcome Coxon Jnr on the decks, playing a selection of original reggae vinyl classics and vintage dub plates, alongside host DJ David Katz.
https://www.facebook.com/events/934790148387383/
The son of the legendary sound system giant Lloydie Coxon of Sir Coxson Outernational, Coxon Jnr has music in his blood and a long involvement in sound systems dating back to the 1970s. Making regular trips to Jamaica back then and with widespread connections throughout the reggae underground, Coxon Jnr established personal friendships with esteemed artists such as Dennis Brown and Delroy Wilson, granting him access to exclusive material, which he has made regular use of in the decades the followed.
What will Coxon Jnr pull out his dub plate bag on the night? There’s only one way to find out! Expect favourites from the roots reggae era and dub plates galore, delivered with care. Come early to avoid disappointment - do not miss this historic occassion!
7:30-11:30pm
Upstairs at the Ritzy
Brixton Oval
Brixton, SW2 1JG

06/06/2024

https://mailchi.mp/6356480b7e26/wed-12-june-dub-me-always-ft-coxon-jnr

06/06/2024

This coming Wednesday 12 June, Dub Me Always is pleased to welcome Coxon Jnr on the decks, playing a selection of original reggae vinyl classics and vintage dub plates, alongside host DJ David Katz.

https://www.facebook.com/events/934790148387383/

The son of the legendary sound system giant Lloydie Coxon of Sir Coxson Outernational, Coxon Jnr has music in his blood and a long involvement in sound systems dating back to the 1970s. Making regular trips to Jamaica back then and with widespread connections throughout the reggae underground, Coxon Jnr established personal friendships with esteemed artists such as Dennis Brown and Delroy Wilson, granting him access to exclusive material, which he has made regular use of in the decades the followed.

What will Coxon Jnr pull out his dub plate bag on the night? There’s only one way to find out! Expect favourites from the roots reggae era and dub plates galore, delivered with care. Come early to avoid disappointment - do not miss this historic occassion!

7:30-11:30pm
Upstairs at the Ritzy
Brixton Oval
Brixton, SW2 1JG
Free entry

14/05/2024

On Wednesday 12 June, Dub Me Always is pleased to welcome Coxon Jnr on the decks, playing a selection of original reggae vinyl classics and vintage dub plates, alongside host DJ David Katz.

https://www.facebook.com/events/934790148387383/

Coxon Jnr ‘the Vinyl Gatekeeper’ has music in his blood. The son of the legendary sound system giant Lloydie Coxon of Sir Coxson Outernational, Coxon Jnr grew up with crew members Festus, Gunsmoke and Castro Brown as his uncles, accompanying his father from an early age to events at the Georgian nightclub in East Croydon and Columbo’s in the West End (formerly the Roaring Twenties), where Sir Coxson enjoyed a long residency. Born and raised in south London, during his youth Coxon Jnr joined the Battersea-based Satellite sound which later became Young Lion. Then he and a friend launched Specta Hi-Fi, which became Coxon Jnr in 1977; the sound won the SW London Youth Sound System Clash held at the Providence House Youth Club in Clapham Junction in 1982. Other early experience was gained at the Clouds club (formerly the Ram Jam), opposite Brixton police station, where the resident TWJ sound was run by BBC Radio DJ Tony Williams and his brothers. Making regular trips to Jamaica from the early 1970s, and with widespread connections throughout the reggae underground, Coxon Jnr established personal friendships with esteemed artists such as Dennis Brown and Delroy Wilson, granting him access to exclusive material, which he has made regular use of in the decades the followed.

What will Coxon Jnr pull out his dub plate bag on the night? There’s only one way to find out! Expect favourites from the roots reggae era and dub plates galore, delivered with care.

7:30-11:30pm
Upstairs at the Ritzy
Brixton Ovel
Brixton, SW2 1JG
Free entry

10/05/2024

Learn more about what's in the revised & expanded edition of Solid Foundation: An Oral History of Reggae, out 4 July via White Rabbit Books, as detailed in this edition of the VP Records newsletter: https://www.vprecords.com/the-history-of-reggae-with-david-katz/?_kx=IGGBM2HdIgMxWZhEXHEzb60AV-4XjJZiq0cFJ57uH_o.ULRawb

02/05/2024

Wed 8 May Dub Me Always ft Java Nuclear Power Sound - https://mailchi.mp/1dcf4e5bb54f/wed-8-may-dub-me-always-ft-java-nuclear-power-sound

25/04/2024

Legends of Reggae show postponed until 13 Oct 2024...

08/04/2024

This week Wednesday 10 April, Dub Me Always is pleased to present the return of Ras Digby, joining host DJ David Katz for a night of vintage roots reggae and original dub plates. Don't miss it!
https://www.facebook.com/events/418374080856077/

04/04/2024

Wed 10 Apil, Dub Me Always ft Ras Digby (Sir Jessus) - https://mailchi.mp/e3cfb7af4443/wed-10-apil-dub-me-always-ft-ras-digby-sir-jessus

19/03/2024

It's official: Solid Foundation: An Oral History of Reggae, new revised & expanded edition coming 4 July 2024 via White Rabbit Books (Deep Cuts series). This edition has a new chapter covering the last 20+ years, some new material in the ska, rock steady and reggae eras, new photographs and errors corrected, etc. Pre-order here: https://store.whiterabbitbooks.co.uk/products/solid-foundation More info soon!

08/03/2024

Wed 13 March Dub Me Always ft Jerry Dammers & Masa Rocka Shacka! - https://mailchi.mp/376b3a2ab0ef/wed-13-march-dub-me-always-ft-jerry-dammers-masa-rocka-shacka

08/02/2024

https://mailchi.mp/d5011d61d7cf/wed-14-feb-dub-me-always-wfestus-coxsone-vinyl-cd-giveaways

05/02/2024

Farewell Fams...

Bassist and bandleader with Bob Marley and the Wailers who played a key role in bringing reggae to an international audience

04/01/2024

Wed 10 Jan Dub Me Always ft Angus Taylor & Sistren Shirley - https://mailchi.mp/31ce288e6e96/wed-10-jan-dub-me-always-ft-angus-taylor-sistren-shirley

08/12/2023

Wed 13 Dec Dub Me Always ft Indian Ocean Sound & Zakeyah Zebujah - https://mailchi.mp/568f4245a82e/wed-13-dec-dub-me-always-ft-indian-ocean-sound-zakeyah-zebujah

06/11/2023

This Wednesday! Vibes inna Brixton for the launch of the new Prince Fatty LP!

Free Entry 🎟️

Dub Me Always - David Katz 🔊🔊🔊