The Bullets CD Release Party, JUNE 1st!

A mixture of skinhead reggae with a touch of Chicano soul, check out their Bio: The Bullets are a powerhouse of proud L.A musicians that play an infectious groove never heard before. Showcasing the sound of classic organ drenched grooves that will cause jaws to drop, this band plays music that will remind you of the days brown eyed soul ruled East Los Angeles. Music that will remind you of the latest Pama Reggae hit to sweep London town.

Formed by Aggrolite Organist Roger Rivas, The Bullets all come from previous reggae outfits that share the same definition of Reggae & Soul music. The Chicano - Jamaican connection within L.A is real! Influenced by true Los Angeles oldies, The Bullets believe its time to bring back the oh so sweet tempo & taste. This collective does not hold back on its reggae either. Shot after shot, the bubbly scratches gets the crowd swaying. Get Ready......The Bullets are here to conquer.

More info @
http://www.myspace.com/losbullets
http://www.myspace.com/thebohunks
http://www.myspace.com/zapadru

The Riddim Box Presents: A Tribute to Lynn Taitt 3/2

He was born Nerlynn Taitt, in San Fernando, Trinidad where, before taking up the guitar aged 14, he got his start as a musician playing in local steel drum bands. He formed his own band, which was booked by Byron Lee to perform at the 1962 independence celebrations in Jamaica. Taitt decided to stay in Jamaica, living in Kingston, and played in a number of bands including The Sheiks, The Cavaliers, and The Comets, and worked with Baba Brooks, The Skatalites and Tommy McCook and the Supersonics. The most successful of his groups was The Jets, formed in 1966 and which included Hux Brown, Headley Bennett, Hopeton Lewis, Gladstone Anderson, and Winston Wright. Taitt's guitar style was inventive and unconventional, with a sharp percussive sound that accented the rocksteady beat. Lynn Taitt and the Jets played on hundreds of recording sessions for Jamaican producers such as Bunny Lee, Duke Reid, Joe Gibbs, Coxsone Dodd, and Sonia Pottinger, often performing up to five sessions a day. Their recording of "Take It Easy" was one of the first rocksteady singles and it reached number one in the Jamaican singles chart.

Taitt's contribution to Jamaican popular music includes his role as arranger and session leader for many of the recordings that he appeared on. He has been credited as having created the first rocksteady bassline, on the song "Take It Easy" by Hopeton Lewis. Various other Jamaican recordings have been cited as the "first" rocksteady release such as Alton Ellis & the Flames' "Girl I've Got a Date", and the Derrick Morgan rude boy anthem "Tougher Than Tough" with Lynn Taitt playing guitar on all of three.

R.I.P Mr.Taitt

Band I dig: The Bohunks

If you haven't heard these guys (http://www.myspace.com/thebohunks), well then you're dumb. These guys are from the East LA (East of LA) area, a bunch of guys and a lady full of musical talent playing their own style of Ska, Rocksteady, Reggae, & Soul that you can't miss out on. Here's a link to where you can find their latest demo "701 Sessions", also posted a video for you to get a preview of this musical treat so click away and enjoy! WE DO THE SKA!
http://www.mediafire.com/?sharekey=b1ad446a716256cf08f8df73f2072ed66d98c9b6e9727f7b4d71ee60c1ce7296

Fando Y Lis (1968)

Check this film out, a friend told me about it. I've only seen previews but it sure is on my "to watch" list.. It's a 60's Mexican film so it's in Spanish, anyway here are some links if you want to read up on it for more info, enjoy!
http://www.shockcinemamagazine.com/fando.html
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0061643/

Riddim Box Presents: Selector's Night 2/2/2010

Catch Soulfool (me) and my buddy Zapadru, spinning Ska, Rocksteady, Reggae, & Soul for just for you!

click on flyer for a bigger view...


Flyer By: Mushell

Soulfool Selection #1: Dynamic Pressure

I'll be posting these audio videos for you to get your groove on, I'll be selecting the songs. I hope you dig the tunes as much as I do, so click away and GET DOWN!

It's me! Soulfool aka Germ...

This is a simple blog I created to share stuff of my interest, mainly music.. hope you enjoy!

Here's a video from the buds from The Delirians playing a sweet Ska tune, if you like what you hear and live in LA check them out, Click on the flyer for this Saturday's gig info .
http://www.myspace.com/thedelirians