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      Feb 9, 2008 by admin

      This Wed at the Barn – Reggae with The Expanders & DJs

      Attention all true reggae fans – KUCR is proud to announce what is quite possibly the best reggae event to hit Riverside in years – The Expanders feat DJs Red Beef and Juice in concert this Wednesday, 13th February at 6 pm the Barn, for free, in partnership with ASPB and ASP.

      I realize that right now any true reggae purist and fan in the area is probably not reading anymore, and is very likely readying their camping supplies to ensure a good spot up front. But for unconverted out there, I’ll break it down.

      The Expanders are the most respected reggae group in the Los Angeles scene. As such, when reggae legends come out from the island and need a band to play with for their (sold out) concerts – they ring up The Expanders. Some past collabs: headlining the Sierra Nevada reggae Festival with The Maytones, Michigan and Smiley, Leonard Dillon (The Ethiopians), backing the king of Lovers Rock Alton Ellis, and our good friend Jah Faith:



      The Expanders with Jah Faith – Bun A One (Live at the Dub Club) (takes a second to get in, but the track is lovely)

      But don’t get it twisted, the Expanders more than hold their own as a self-contained act.

      And dear me, I’m forgetting about Redbeef and Juice. These dudes hold down the reggae angle on More Fire Mondays ($10 entry, but highly recommended) at Sevillas and various other spots in the area. Not that Beef or Juice are limited to reggae (try hip-hop, electro, funk, damn near anything I like come to think of it) – but they certainly excel in it. They’ll be digging in the bins and serving up the jawns from 6 PM onwards and keeping the irie vibes flowing before and after The Expanders smash the Barn.

      Sistren, Brethren – If you come away from this event anything less than blown away – then you, my friend, you do not like reggae.

      Also you have no soul.

      I’ll see you on Wednesday at 6:00 PM sharp.

      Details:
      Location – at the UC Riverside Barn
      Date – Wednesday, 13th February
      Time – Doors and DJs at 6 pm, headliner at 8. This will fill up, guaranteed – so get there early!
      Price – Free. You’re on your own for parking, though.

      What, you want more? Okay – bonus video:



      Michigan Smiley with The Expanders at Dub Club (takes a while to get into it).

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