Trojan Sound System are coming plus Firehouse Skank

choicecuts

Trojan Sound System
with Firehouse Skank
Friday 23rd June Crawdaddy Dublin 2
Doors 11.30pm Admission 15/16.50euro
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Trojan Sound System have just released a new LP on Trojan/Sanctuary, to celebrate this excellent release we have them coming over for a special live show on friday week
Earl Gateshead, Daddy Ad, Brother Culture & Chuckie Banton are the line up

Since its creation in 1968, Trojan Records has led the way in presenting the very best in classic Jamaican sounds, from the Rocksteady and early Reggae sounds that dominated in the years of its launch, up to the modern styles of Dancehall and Jungle. The company has always taken pride in the quality of its releases, which has highlighted the cream of Jamaican talent, with the likes of Bob Marley & The Wailers, Dennis Brown, John Holt, Ken Boothe, Toots & The Maytals and The Inner Circle all included on its illustrious roster. The output of the leading producers who have been instrumental in the developing sound of Jamaican music has also received due attention, with the works of such legendary figures as Arthur 'Duke' Reid, Lee 'Scratch' Perry, Clement 'Coxsone' Dodd and Leslie Kong all featuring prominently on Trojan releases.

Soon after its creation, Trojan also began releasing albums, with the TRL (S) series featuring packages considered more up-market and the TTL line (later superseded by TBL) aimed at the budget-price market, predominantly featuring various artist compilations, the most successful of which were the popular 'Tighten Up' volumes. In 1969, the company enjoyed their first taste of mainstream success, when Tony Tribe's upbeat version of Neil Diamond's 'Red Red Wine' briefly entered the lower reaches of the UK singles chart on 16th July, re-appearing the following month to peak at number 46. Rather than proving a one-off success, the record in fact marked the beginning of a deluge of hits for Trojan and its associated labels. In the Autumn, the Upsetters, led by saxophonist, Val Bennett, hit the number five spot with their double-header, 'Return Of Django'/'Dollar In The Teeth', while the Pioneers' 'Long Shot Kick De Bucket' peaked at number 21. These were swiftly followed by top ten singles from Jimmy Cliff ('Wonderful World, Beautiful People') and the Harry J All Stars ('Liquidator').

The hits continued into 1970, with Desmond Dekker, the Melodians, Toots & the Maytals, Bob & Marcia, Nicky Thomas, Horace Faith, Freddie Notes & the Rudies, as well as the aforementioned Jimmy Cliff, all breaking into the charts. In the spring of 1971, 'Double Barrel' by Dave (Barker) & Ansel Collins gave the company their first British number one, while further chart entries were provided by Bruce Ruffin, Greyhound and The Pioneers.

In 1975, Trojan was sold to Saga Records and despite a number of worthwhile releases, sustained commercial success proved elusive. Despite this, the company continued to present some of the best in Jamaican sounds, showcasing the work of leading vocalists, including Linval Thompson and Sugar Minott, DJs, such as the late Prince Far I, and leading Dub masters, Scientist and Prince Jammy.

Ten years on, the company changed hands yet again and its new owners embarked on an extensive re-issue programme, with the imprint quickly becoming established as world leaders in field of vintage Jamaican sounds. In the summer of 2001, Trojan was acquired by Sanctuary Records Group who immediately set about raising the label's standards even higher. Today, Trojan's future looks brighter than ever and with some of the leading authorities in the field of vintage Jamaican music contributing to future releases, there are undoubtedly some truly exciting times ahead.

dont miss out on this gig folks!

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choicecuts wrote:

In 1975, Trojan was sold to Saga Records

I taught Trojan was a condom maker to be honest lol....i actually did!

choicecuts wrote:

Trojan Sound System
with Firehouse Skank

You got me all excited there, I taught you meant Firehouse!, as in www.firehousemusic.com