Boom Shaka Lacka!
a pre-Carnival session of
5t's & 6t's RnB/Soul, 6t's Ska/Rock Steady/Reggae
DJ's on the night:
Giordano (Tune Up!)
Giulio (The Right Track)
French Fred (The Reggae Shack)
It had been a while since I'd organized a likkle evening of glorious music, so I thought this would be quite cool, on the eve of a busy Bank Holiday weekend.
Giulio (The Right Track), and Giordano (Tune Up) joined me for a perfect cocktail of 6t's Black music, playing a wide choice of 6t's Ska, RockSteady, early Reggae, late 5t's and 6t's R'n'B and Soul...
We played on the groundfloor of the pub for the launch night due to a double-booking.
The first night was a great success with many in attendance and we secured a monthly date at this fantastic venue - one of the coolest basements in Soho!
August's Top 5's:
Giulio:
Ted Taylor - Somebody's Always Trying - Okeh
Philip Wolf - Little Woman - Sims
Johnny Watson - I Say, I Love You - King
Jimmy Ricks - Bad Man of Missouri - Baton
Dolly Lyon - Palm of Your Hand - Apollo
Giordano:
Dillinger: John Devour - JA Justice League
Monty Morris: Put On Your Best Dress - UK Doctor Bird
King Stitt: Reality - UK Banana
Tommy McCook: My Best Dress - JA Treasure Isle
Dennis Alcapone: Spanish Amigo - JA Inbidimts
Freddie Boom Boom:
Prince Buster's All Stars - Rhygin - JA blank Buster's Shack
Boris Gardiner - Never My Love - JA blank Mitchies
Glen Adams - She's So Fine - UK Amalgamated
Glen & Dave - Mini Skirt & Go-Go Boots - JA Comet
Alton Ellis - Mouth-A-Massey - JA Pat's
6t's & Early 7t's Ska Reggae Rock Steady - 5t's & 6t's Soul R'n'B Latin Jazz Boogaloo - - - Musica Come Modo Di Essere E Come Stile Di Vita! (E. M.)
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Rewind Selectah! Current Top 5 at Boom Shaka Lacka!
GIORDANO'S TOP 5:
1. THE GAYLADS - It's Hard To Confess ( JA Rainbow, '68)
2. THE CONQUERORS - If You Can't Beat Them Join Them (UK High Note, '69)
3. THE KINGSTONIANS - False Witness (UK Doctor Bird, '68)
4. PRINCE BUSTER - Dark End Of The Street (UK Blue Beat, '67)
5. BOB MARLEY & THE WAILERS - Hypocrite (JA Wail'n'Soul, '67)
FRED'S TOP 5:
1. THE ETHIOPIANS - The World Goes Ska (UK Doctor Bird, '67)
2. THE MAYTALS- Bam Bam (JA BMN, '65)
3. LAUREL AITKEN - Heile Heile (UK Doctor Bird, '69)
4. JOHN HOLT - Have You Ever Been To Heaven (JA Treasure Isle, '69)
5. PHILLIS DILLON - In The Ghetto (UK Sioux, '72)
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Where dat?
The Venue
Our new venue is the fun Barrio Central.
Situated at 6 Poland Street between Wardour Street and Carnaby Street (London W1), it is minutes away from Oxford Circus and Piccadilly Circus tube stations.
Soho-ites will know already about this gem of a cocktail bar blessed with a tropical theme.
Tastily decorated in kitsch memorabilia, it offers two floors of drinking and dining paradise. Amigo Hour Specials are available bewteen 4pm-8pm, Latin and Caribbean street food is served straight and fresh outta mama's kitchen!
Boom Shaka Lacka! takes place in the basement bar and is free to all.
Map here
Situated at 6 Poland Street between Wardour Street and Carnaby Street (London W1), it is minutes away from Oxford Circus and Piccadilly Circus tube stations.
Soho-ites will know already about this gem of a cocktail bar blessed with a tropical theme.
Tastily decorated in kitsch memorabilia, it offers two floors of drinking and dining paradise. Amigo Hour Specials are available bewteen 4pm-8pm, Latin and Caribbean street food is served straight and fresh outta mama's kitchen!
Boom Shaka Lacka! takes place in the basement bar and is free to all.
Map here
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Boom Shaka Lacka! Previous Sessions
- August 2011 (1)
- April 2011 (1)
- November 2010 (1)
- August 2010 (1)
- July 2010 (1)
- June 2010 (1)
- May 2010 (1)
- March 2010 (1)
- February 2010 (2)
- December 2009 (1)
- November 2009 (1)
- October 2009 (1)
- August 2009 (1)
