Friday, May 13, 2011

Echoes of Kingston Tour Hits Cali with Queen P, The Delirians, The Forthrights, and Maddie Ruthless!

I can tell you right now that there are a lot of jealous ska fans (myself included) beyond reasonable driving distance of Southern California and/or the Bay Area. Why, you ask? Because we're missing out on a brilliant ska/rocksteady/early reggae tour! Jason Lawless (Lawless Street blog, Reggae 69 Fan Club, Jamrec Entertainment) has put together a superb tour package--Echoes of Kingston--that features Queen P (of Ocean 11), The Delirians, The Forthrights, and Maddie Ruthless--and includes Let's Go Bowling's 25th anniversary show! If you are anywhere near the gigs listed below, make it a point to get off yer duff and see these amazing bands in action. Support live ska and reggae music (and buy their releases and merch while you're there)!

Featured Echoes of Kingston Artists:

Persephone Laird AKA Queen P needs no introduction to most fans of ska and reggae from Los Angeles. Having begin with the masters of the sound Ocean 11 and never looking back, Queen P personifies the likes of her musical godmothers including Marcia Griffiths and Phyllis Dillon. She will be singing hits from the Treasure Isle song book, backed by The Delirians on select dates of the tour.

The Delirians are the newest young cubs to burst out of the East Los Angeles music scene. Raised on the toughest streets of Los Angeles the band have found protection in the form of music from JA to UK. They strive to thrive in a musical landscape forgotten by time. Ready to roar like lions these cats lay down the wicked sounds inspired by the likes of The Skatalites, The Hippy Boys and The Pioneers all rolled into one.

The Forthrights are a four-piece group from Brooklyn, NY. Featuring former members of The Pinstripes and The Fad, they take a fresh take on the sound of traditional rocksteady and ska. In a few short years they have solidified their place in the New York reggae scene and have collaborated with Vic Ruggerio (The Slackers), Chris Murray, Mr. T-Bone and King Django.

Maddie Ruthless is a 22 year-old musician/DJ from New Orleans Louisiana making art that provides clear connections between New Orleans and Caribbean culture, specifically Jamaica. She will be performing her hitsound of tunes backed by The Forthrights on the tour.

Echos of Kingston Tour

Friday, May 13, 2011
Queen P (of Ocean 11), The Delirians,
The Forthrights & Maddie Ruthless, The Revivers
Mission Tobacco Lounge - 3630 University Ave., Riverside, CA
21 and over - 9pm - $5 Cover
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=210793645607121

Saturday, May 14, 2011
Queen P (of Ocean 11), The Delirians,
The Forthrights & Maddie Ruthless, The Impalers, The Revivers
The Airliner - 2419 N. Broadway, Los Angeles, CA
18 and over - 8pm - $10 Cover
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=118601681554026

Monday, May 16, 2011
Queen P (of Ocean 11), The Delirians,
The Forthrights & Maddie Ruthless Plus Guests
The Slide Bar - Fullerton - 122 East Commonwealth Avenue, Fullerton, CA
21 and over - 9pm - No Cover
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=118601681554026

Tuesday, May 17, 2011
The Forthrights, Maddie Ruthless
Irie Tuesday @ Jake's Burgers & Billiards - 38 West Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA
21 and over - 9pm - No Cover
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=199023723468932

Wednesday, May 18, 2011
The Forthrights, Maddie Ruthless
Rockers Wednesday @ Anarchy Library - 13250 Woodruff Ave, Downey, CA
21 and over - 9pm - No Cover
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=118160401598696

Thursday, May 19, 2011
Queen P (of Ocean 11), The Delirians, The Forthrights & Maddie Ruthless,
DJ On Target (LBSS), King Steady Beat (INTENSIFIED!)
Rhythm Lounge - 245 Pine Avenue, Downtown Long Beach, CA
21 and over - 8pm - $5 Cover
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=117294158352388

Friday, May 20, 2011
LGB 25th Anniversary Show with Let's Go Bowling, Queen P (of Ocean 11),
The Delirians, The Forthrights & Maddie Ruthless
Fulton 55 - 875 Divisadero , Fresno, CA
21 and over - 8pm Doors - $10 Pre-Sale / $12 Day Of Show
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=217293584962776

Saturday, May 21, 2011
Queen P (of Ocean 11), The Delirians, The Forthrights & Maddie Ruthless
Plea For Peace Center - 630 E. Weber Ave., Stockton, CA
All Ages - 8pm - $10 Cover
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=217293584962776 -
Tickets - http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/172174

Sunday, May 22, 2011
Queen P (of Ocean 11), The Delirians, The Forthrights & Maddie Ruthless
Sweet Spot Pub - 619 4th Street, Santa Rosa, CA
21 and over - 9pm - $5 Cover
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=205960419416532

Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Queen P (of Ocean 11), The Delirians
Irie Tuesday @ Jake's Burgers & Billiards - 38 West Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA
21 and over - 9pm - No Cover
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=199023723468932

Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Queen P (of Ocean 11), The Delirians, Family Promotion Sound
Rockers Wednesday @ Anarchy Library - 13250 Woodruff Ave., Downey, CA
21 and over - 9pm - No Cover
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=118160401598696

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