Lee "Scratch" Perry & Subatomic Sound System Upset States

Lee "Scratch" Perry

Dub pioneer, The Upsetter, Lee "Scratch" Perry with his band Subatomic Sound System made their debut appearances in North Carolina along their ongoing U.S. tour including a January 19 performance at Asheville's newest nightclub, Ellington Underground.  At 81 years young, Lee Perry greeted the crowd of the sold out show bright eyed and brightly dressed.  Upbeat and engaging, Lee "Scratch" Perry with his band Subatomic Sound System played late into the night.  Emch aka Seicntifik provides the backbone to the sound for Subatomic Sound System, with Talia Bentson on vocals, Larry McDonald on percussion, and Troy Simms on saxophone.  Born Rainford Hugh Perry in Jamaica 1936, Lee "Scratch" Perry took times during his performance to partake before passing on to the crowd. 

Stick Figure is bringing California roots to Charlotte

Article by Jimi Nedoff

Stick Figure, a California roots / dub reggae band, will bring their Livin' It Fall Tour to the Visulite Theatre in Charlotte, NC this weekend. The nationwide fall tour also includes the supporting bands Pacific Dub and Hirie. The show will be this Sunday September 21, 2014 with doors opening at 7:00 PM show starting at 8:00 PM.