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Yogoman’s Rock Steady Revue

Humboldt Brews

Long-time Reggae DJ Jordan Rain of “YOGOMAN Burning Band” will be backing 60’s Reggae Legend Winston Jarrett from Jamaica, and playing a live set of their music to remind America of one of the sweetest and coolest danceable genres of all time: Rocksteady. Rain has been a live Deejay/Selector of Jamaican tunes from his Bellingham home base for nearly two decades, keeping Jamaica’s foundation music alive and listenable to the public, while leading his own band which has been heavily inspired by that music. YOGOMAN is a primarily original live group who’s music is known for their engaging and celebratory qualities, being well received by fans of all-ages.

At 75 years old, Winston Jarrett, is the wise, well-travelled, and kind Reggae Godfather who is still singing strong as one of the forefathers of the Ska, Rocksteady, and Reggae from Jamaica. This Revue will center around the Rocksteady genre that existed between 1966-68 in Jamaica after Ska and just before Reggae. Most people do not get to hear Rocksteady performed by a live band because of the amount of players involved usually 8-10. The Rocksteady genre is akin to American Soul music with lush harmony singing and elements of Jazz such as a more open feel, the Mento (Jamaican Calypso) and a similar tempo and sound as Reggae, though a touch more raw, and just a little looser.. Rock Steady hits are the most versioned/sampled in Jamaican culture and has been a direct influence on Reggae and Hip Hop music genres.

Growing up in the Jones Town area of Kingston, Jamaica, Winston took his love of music and signed on to Rocksteady superstar Alton “Mr. Soul” Ellis’ backing band, The Flames, in the late 1960’s. You can hear his rich vocals on such classic hits as “Rocksteady” and “Girl I’ve Got a Date,“ as well as his own extensive discography. Winston formed The Righteous Flames, recorded at the famed Studio One with many of the Reggae producers, who helped the genre become the cultural force it is today. Many are unaware that Bob Marley called on Jarrett’s production expertise for his recordings. Winston is an international treasure and his music is respected globally as a major contributor to the form of Reggae music. This Rocksteady Revue will give your community a rare opportunity to see a living legend in person, making this show go down in history. Please see a current Winston Jarrett interview/music from Seattle’s top radio station KEXP:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0Jly6RG8ao 

The Rocksteady Revue will be an uplifting and positive danceable show that celebrates Rock Steady within the history of Reggae music.

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WHERE

• Humboldt Brews

PRICE

• $15