EEK A MOUSE WITH THE MAFIA & FLUXY BAND

Horizon Promotions presents 

The Legendary
EEK A MOUSE
WITH THE MAFIA & FLUXY BAND

Plus
MACKA B & THE ROOTS RAGGA BAND
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DUB PRINCESS & HOTSTEPPAS

Thursday 29th February 2024
Marble Factory // Bristol
Doors 7.00pm – 11.00pm

EEK A MOUSE
Ludicrous, bizarre, and uniquely original, few entertainers have had such a profound effect on the reggae dancehall scene as Eek A Mouse.
Revered for his wit and humour, biting social commentary, and infectious energy, Eek A Mouse became a household name in Jamaica through his signature vocal style called ‘sing jaying’ a combination of toasting and singing with a strong percussive element
His high-pitched vocal style would set him apart from his peers, but what truly elevates him above the rest is the quality of his melodies and music.

MACKA B & HIS ROOTS RAGGE BAND
Macka B is one of Britain’s most influential dancehall toasters, pushing the music back toward a Rastafarian political consciousness. His rough, gravelly vocals gave him an instantly identifiable sound, and his production — chiefly handled by Mad Professor — updated dub reggae techniques for the dancehall age, proving that the two sounds weren’t mutually exclusive. Although the vast majority of Macka B’s material was devoted to spiritual and social messages, he did lighten the mood with occasional humorous novelty material. He shunned any aspirations for a commercial crossover, however, staying true to the sound and spirit of reggae’s roots. His 1986 album Sign of the Times remains a milestone of British reggae, and he continued to record for Mad Professor’s Ariwa label into the new millennium.

DUB PRINCESS & HOTSTEPPAS
Hotsteppas. A dynamic 7-piece band hailing from Bristol, having quickly gained momentum through working with the likes of Dub Princess, Errol Dunkley, Ashanti Selah, Donovan Kingjay, Blackout JA, and more. They have been collaborating with the visionary singer-songwriter Dub Princess. Together they have sparked a new flavour to an already established band in the Bristol scene. Over the past few years, Dub Princess has been writing new melodies & lyrics to Hotsteppas instrumentation and adding her original fire to the live set, resulting in an eclectic sound that has taken the Bristol music scene by storm.