Clinton Fearon : Live @ the Wild Buffalo

Yes !!!, Another late night Reggae session with the legendary Clinton Fearon and the Boogie Brown Band, this time on Saturday January 11th, 2014.  It's great to see him in town once again for what seems like the annual Bellingham Jamdown at the Wild Buffalo House of Music ( http://wildbuffalo.net/ ) .  I've noticed some changes in band members, but it's the proof of the professional that the live sound stay as clean, clear, and consistent as ever.  Always getting your money's worth with this show - you know you'll hear some familiar (if you've seen him before) tracks.  Now remember that Mr. Fearon is one of the Original Gladiators and a True Legend of Reggae culture.  The Reggae history and legacy of the Seventies and Eighties is getting away from us.  Soon it will only be legends and tales of concerts by these history-making Reggae Titans, so witness thy self to bare witness and be a part of sharing Reggae Culture with those of the future.  Not enough venues - not enough artists.  Who Next - Soon Come ??

The Skatalites : Live @ the Wild Buffalo

A couple of weeks ago the Skatalites came to Bellingham, WA and played down at the Wild Buffalo w/ Yogoman Burning Band.  When I first heard they were coming to town I couldn't believe it.  What ?? the legendary Skatalites are coming to this windy forgotten corner of Washington ??  Of course I went - with a couple of friends - and was pleased to hear the uptempo Yogoman Burning Band playing when I arrived.  They were a great energetic opening band for the Skatalites.  Plenty of people up on the dance floor for Yogoman's funky horn accented set.  It was the perfect match-up for the Skatalites, who came on and blasted out song after song from the extensive list of classics.  A couple hours of high-powered horns on a Monday night was almost a wake-up call for some of the folks in this town.  The Skatalites would rotate and trade-off massive solos that gave each track a great improv quality.  The "James Bond Theme" was a highlight for myself, just one of my favorites.  This was a one-of-a-kind opportunity to see musicians of this caliber playing in Bellingham, so Thank You !!  Of course the sound quality at the Wild Buffalo was outstanding.  Clinton Fearon will be coming in to town on Sat. May 12th, apparently for a CD release party also at the Wild Buffalo.  He's one of the original Gladiators and considered a local favorite.