Music, Reggae

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Knockengorroch World Ceilidh

An outdoor festival with the emphasis on roots music, the line-up is a melting pot of world, folk, fusion and dub reggae music with electronica, hip-hop and drum & bass thrown in for good measure, both performed live and DJed. The musical programme is complemented by cabaret, spoken word, comedy and dance. First names…

Knockengorroch Farm, Castle Douglas

Thu 23 May

Times vary / £65–£90 (£25–£45) / 01644 460662

Fri 24 May

Times vary / £65–£90 (£25–£45) / 01644 460662

Sat 25 May

Times vary / £65–£90 (£25–£45) / 01644 460662

Sun 26 May

Times vary / £65–£90 (£25–£45) / 01644 460662

Ava Leigh, Rhys Lewis, The Relics

The singer-songwriter from Chester, real name Hayley Carline, performs a laid back mix of reggae, lovers rock and reggae fusion.

Floridita, London W1F

Wed 24 Jul

£10 / 020 7314 4042

  • 19:15

Bad Manners

Buster Bloodvessel and co persist with the comedy ska.

The Ferry, Glasgow

Sat 22 Jun

£22 in advance; £24 on door / 01698 360085

Support from Esperanza and The Amphetameanies.

  • 20:00

Beres Hammond, Morgan Heritage, Marcia Griffith

Classic reggae and lovers rock by the Jamaican-born vocalist.

O2 Academy Bristol

Thu 18 Jul

£27.50 / 0844 477 2000

  • 20:00 – 00:00

O2 Academy Brixton, London SW9

Sun 21 Jul

£35–£45 / 0844 477 2000

  • 19:00

Catch A Fire

A new orchestral interpretation of Bob Marley's hit 1973 album Catch A Fire by Jazz Jamaica All Stars and the Urban Soul Orchestra featuring special guest Brinsley Forde.

Royal Festival Hall, London SE1

Sat 13 Jul

£17.50–£27.50 Booking: £1.75 (Members £0.00) (£50) / 0844 875 0073

  • 19:30
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Dizzy Heights

A mix of punk and reggae by the Brighton-based band.

The Brickmakers, Norwich

Tue 4 Jun

Free / 01603 441118

  • 20:30

Sean Paul

The singer-songwriter and musician from Kingston, Jamaica, plays his dancehall and reggae hits with his band.

O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London W12

Wed 5 Jun

£28 / 020 8354 3300

  • 19:30

The Ritz, Manchester

Thu 6 Jun

£25 / 0161 236 3234

  • 19:00

The Skints, Current Swell, Gecko

The four-piece from East London plays reggae and dub from the album Part & Parcel.

O2 Academy Newcastle, Newcastle upon Tyne

Thu 23 May

£11 / 0844 477 2000

  • 19:00

The Cut Throat Razors

Eight-piece band playing soul, ska and punky pop.

Stereo, Glasgow

Fri 7 Jun

£5 / 0141 222 2254

Showcasing material from their album Dr Gelati & the Lemon Garden, accompanied by the Cairn String Quartet.

  • 19:00

Esperanza, The Amphetameanies, Big Fat Panda and This Modern Youth

Scottish nine-piece ska outfit are joined by kindred spirits for this Teenage Cancer Trust gig.

Pivo Pivo, Glasgow

Fri 14 Jun

£5 / 0141 564 8100

  • 20:00
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Misty In Roots

Classic roots reggae by the well-established, Southall-based, veteran band.

The Cluny, Newcastle upon Tyne

Sun 16 Jun

£12 / 0191 230 4474

  • 20:00

Concorde 2, Brighton

Fri 5 Jul

£14.50 adv / 01273 673311

  • 19:30 – 22:00

Exeter Phoenix

Sat 29 Jun

£15.50 / 01392 667080

  • 20:00

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Rico Rodriguez

Legendary ska trombonist who has played with the likes of The Specials and Jools Holland.

Òran Mór, Glasgow

Fri 7 Jun

£18 / 0141 357 6200

  • 19:00

Roots Family Band, Mizizi Band

Original roots reggae band from Italy.

Hootananny, London SW2

Sun 26 May

Free / 020 7737 7273

  • 20:00

Seeds Of Creation

The London-based seven-piece, led by singer and mandol player Seddik Zebiri, performs North African fusion that combines elements of jazz, funk and reggae.

The Silver Bullet, London N4

Sun 26 May

£5; £4 before 10pm / 020 7619 3639

  • 19:00

Swift Manouver

Skanking sounds from the alternative reggae four-piece from Gloucestershire.

Soundhouse, Leicester

Thu 20 Jun

£5 adv / 07830 425555

  • 19:30
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Z Star

The Brighton-based singer, born Zee Gachette, performs an acoustic fusion of funk, soul and reggae.

Dingwalls, London NW1

Fri 31 May

£12 adv / 020 7428 0010

  • 19:00

2 BRO

The saxophonist and singer performs Motown, soul and reggae.

Beeches Restaurant, Maidstone

Fri 24 May

Phone for prices / 01622 813038

  • 20:00

Afreakuency, Matt Pople, Yzaya

Nu-soul and reggae by the London-based group.

Archangel, London W8

Fri 31 May

£10; £7 adv / 020 7938 4137

  • 20:00

The Apocryphalites

Ska and reggae by the London-based band.

The Square, Harlow

Sat 21 Sep

Phone for prices / 01279 305000

  • 20:00

Bassplayers Jam Night

Local artists are invited to play original or cover pieces, including funk, reggae, drum'n'bass and electro.

Gwdihw Cafe Bar, Cardiff

Tue 28 May

Free / 029 2039 7933

  • 20:00
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Beres Hammond, Morgan Heritage, Marcia Griffiths

Classic reggae and lovers rock by the Jamaican-born vocalist.

IndigO2, London SE10

Wed 17 Jul

£35–£50 / 0871 220 0260

  • 18:30

Bigtopp

Ska and reggae by the eight-piece group who originate from Guildford.

Concorde Club, Eastleigh

Sat 1 Jun

£10; £5 guests mems / 023 8061 3989

  • 22:00

Bob Hillary & The Massive Mellow, Duncan Disorderly & The Scallywags

A mix of world, roots and reggae by the singer-songwriter and his accompanying musicians.

The Brunswick, Hove

Thu 13 Jun

£7 / 01273 733984

  • 20:00

Bombskare

Scotland's ska juggernauts raise the roof.

Bogbain Adventure & Heritage Farm, Inverness

Sat 26 Oct

£10 / 01463 772800

  • 19:30

The Lemon Tree, Aberdeen

Sat 22 Jun

£8 / 01224 642230

  • 20:00

Broombusters

Musician Charlie Wolfman leads the band as it performs a unique mix of blues and reggae.

The Pheasantry, London SW3

Sat 15 Jun

£15 / 020 7351 5031

  • 20:30
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