'All Reggae to the People' featuring the Aggrolites was truly an excellent night out - we danced our asses off for 5 hours solid. The four bands played fast, energetic versions of famous ska numbers like The Wailers' Shame & Scandal and Symarip's Skinhead Moonstomp as well as all their own new songs.
And what a friendly, well-dressed crowd! Lots of rudeboy / rudegirl style and black-and-white gear, lots of mods and punkis. Sala El Tren (The Train club) is an excellent venue, too: no problems there with the sound system (guys at Afrodisia please take note and get some decent speaker cable...)
The Aggrolites have toured with Madness, and seeing them here was (so I imagine) like being in Camden's Hope and Anchor to see Madness in 1979: "Even the walls were sweating", etc.Outside in the street there was a street party before and after the gig: kids in camper vans with the original 1979/1980 albums by Madness and The Specials playing loudly into the night. Nice.
PS: On our way home, our taxi driver explained that "reggae is for young people" and told us that he preferred Bruce Springsteen and Dire Straits. Here the conversation faltered, though I did find out that our driver was just two years older than I am. Luckily for everyone, he didn't put on a tape of El Boss for us to make a comparison. None is possible. These days I have a much more eclectic taste in music, but I still reckon that ska rules and Dire Straits really sucks. GG
3 comments:
its about time you grew up!
Mum
I agree with your mum. Grow up and get a job, dolos scumos.
X
May you stay forever young. Bob Dylan's got it right. happy New year x
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