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Fantastic reggae double bill.
Dillinger performs his first Irish show in 25 years. Last seen in the TV Club on Harcourt Street in the early ‘80s, the Jamaican reggae artist makes a long overdue return. Influenced by the likes of U-Roy and
Dennis Alcapone, referenced by The Clash and with hits such as "Cokane In My Brain"
Jamaican roots reggae trio formed back in 1969, The Abyssinians are known for their close harmonies and promotion of the Rastafarian movement in their lyrics.
POD Concerts presents
DILLINGER &
THE ABYSSINIANS
Wednesday September 17th
Button Factory – Curved Lane – Temple Bar – Dublin 2.
Doors – 8pm
Tickets €24.50 (inc. booking fee) available from Ticketmaster, Road Records, City Discs, Sound Cellar and usual outlets. www.ticketmaster.ie
DILLINGER
As a youth growing up in Kingston, Dillinger would hang around Dennis Alcapone's El Paso Setup. This exposure would eventually lead to work in 1971, as a deejay on the Prince Jackie and El Paso sound systems, initially influenced by Big Youth, U Roy, and Dennis Alcapone, and performing as "Dennis Alcapone Jr.". The first producer he worked with was Lee "Scratch" Perry, who decided that Bullocks should change his name to Dillinger, after gangster John Dillinger. He was part of the second wave of deejay toasters who rose to prominence during the mid 1970s. In 1974, he recorded "Freshly" for Yabby You, and 1975 saw a slew of releases for a variety of producers including Augustus Pablo ("Brace a Boy"), Joseph Hoo Kim ("CB 200") and Coxsone Dodd ("Killer Man Jaro"). Albums for Dodd (Ready Natty Dreadie) and Hoo Kim (CB 200 and Bionic Dread) would soon follow. His hit "Cokane In My Brain" was hugely popular internationally, prompting a follow-up in a similar vein, "Marijuana In My Brain", which was a number 1 hit in the Netherlands. His output dropped somewhat in the mid-1980s but he returned to recording in the early 1990s.
Dillinger was known for his quick wit, humorous lyrics and vulgar content (e.g. on the track "Crabs In My Pants").
"Cokane In My Brain" was featured on the K-Jah Reggae station K-JAH Radio West in the game Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas.
Dillinger is referenced along with Ken Boothe by a disappointed Joe Strummer in The Clash tune, "White Man in Hammersmith Palais".
THE ABYSSINIANS
In 1969 Donald Manning and Bernard Collins drafted the blueprint of a song that would launch them into the canon of reggae greats. With the addition of Linford Manning the trio was complete, and founding member Donald Manning baptised them The Abyssinians. The song they had been nurturing was recorded and went on to become reggae’s most popular song of all time, Satta Massagana. It quickly gained momentum as an anthem travelling from the radio airwaves to the churches of Jamaica. A string of hits followed including Yimmasgan and Declaration of Rights. They went on to produce and record three albums for various labels: Satta Massagana, Forward and Arise. In 1996, their latest album, 19.95+Tax was released on Satta Massagana Records.
The Abyssinians have set the standard for vocal harmonies and roots consciousness in reggae music, their strong, prayerful voices touch peoples hearts, heads and souls. There is no rigid hierarchy or lead vocalist spot, each member has his talents and they frequently share songwriting tasks. The rootical music, often performed with some of the reggae world's best backup musicians, have caused crowds to sing and dance while praying along with their spiritual message.
They have toured Europe and Japan to huge crowds, appreciative of the chance to see these statesmen of reggae. The opening of their first-ever world tour took place at Lambeth Town Hall in Brixton, England on February 17th, 1989. Their appearances in the United States and in Jamaica at Sunsplash and at the Rockers Anniversary Concert have been excitedly attended by fans.
During the summer and fall of 1997, the Abyssinians were on a world tour. Their rootical harmonies once again filled the clubs and venues with joyous fans, eager to witness the roots of reggae.
Dillinger performs his first Irish show in 25 years. Last seen in the TV Club on Harcourt Street in the early ‘80s, the Jamaican reggae artist makes a long overdue return. Influenced by the likes of U-Roy and
Dennis Alcapone, referenced by The Clash and with hits such as "Cokane In My Brain"
Jamaican roots reggae trio formed back in 1969, The Abyssinians are known for their close harmonies and promotion of the Rastafarian movement in their lyrics.
POD Concerts presents
DILLINGER &
THE ABYSSINIANS
Wednesday September 17th
Button Factory – Curved Lane – Temple Bar – Dublin 2.
Doors – 8pm
Tickets €24.50 (inc. booking fee) available from Ticketmaster, Road Records, City Discs, Sound Cellar and usual outlets. www.ticketmaster.ie
DILLINGER
As a youth growing up in Kingston, Dillinger would hang around Dennis Alcapone's El Paso Setup. This exposure would eventually lead to work in 1971, as a deejay on the Prince Jackie and El Paso sound systems, initially influenced by Big Youth, U Roy, and Dennis Alcapone, and performing as "Dennis Alcapone Jr.". The first producer he worked with was Lee "Scratch" Perry, who decided that Bullocks should change his name to Dillinger, after gangster John Dillinger. He was part of the second wave of deejay toasters who rose to prominence during the mid 1970s. In 1974, he recorded "Freshly" for Yabby You, and 1975 saw a slew of releases for a variety of producers including Augustus Pablo ("Brace a Boy"), Joseph Hoo Kim ("CB 200") and Coxsone Dodd ("Killer Man Jaro"). Albums for Dodd (Ready Natty Dreadie) and Hoo Kim (CB 200 and Bionic Dread) would soon follow. His hit "Cokane In My Brain" was hugely popular internationally, prompting a follow-up in a similar vein, "Marijuana In My Brain", which was a number 1 hit in the Netherlands. His output dropped somewhat in the mid-1980s but he returned to recording in the early 1990s.
Dillinger was known for his quick wit, humorous lyrics and vulgar content (e.g. on the track "Crabs In My Pants").
"Cokane In My Brain" was featured on the K-Jah Reggae station K-JAH Radio West in the game Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas.
Dillinger is referenced along with Ken Boothe by a disappointed Joe Strummer in The Clash tune, "White Man in Hammersmith Palais".
THE ABYSSINIANS
In 1969 Donald Manning and Bernard Collins drafted the blueprint of a song that would launch them into the canon of reggae greats. With the addition of Linford Manning the trio was complete, and founding member Donald Manning baptised them The Abyssinians. The song they had been nurturing was recorded and went on to become reggae’s most popular song of all time, Satta Massagana. It quickly gained momentum as an anthem travelling from the radio airwaves to the churches of Jamaica. A string of hits followed including Yimmasgan and Declaration of Rights. They went on to produce and record three albums for various labels: Satta Massagana, Forward and Arise. In 1996, their latest album, 19.95+Tax was released on Satta Massagana Records.
The Abyssinians have set the standard for vocal harmonies and roots consciousness in reggae music, their strong, prayerful voices touch peoples hearts, heads and souls. There is no rigid hierarchy or lead vocalist spot, each member has his talents and they frequently share songwriting tasks. The rootical music, often performed with some of the reggae world's best backup musicians, have caused crowds to sing and dance while praying along with their spiritual message.
They have toured Europe and Japan to huge crowds, appreciative of the chance to see these statesmen of reggae. The opening of their first-ever world tour took place at Lambeth Town Hall in Brixton, England on February 17th, 1989. Their appearances in the United States and in Jamaica at Sunsplash and at the Rockers Anniversary Concert have been excitedly attended by fans.
During the summer and fall of 1997, the Abyssinians were on a world tour. Their rootical harmonies once again filled the clubs and venues with joyous fans, eager to witness the roots of reggae.
