Black History Month special on Roots Rock Rebel

Roots Rock Rebel Black History Month

Wednesday, February 11th, 200910pm-12am
CKUT, 90.3FM, Montreal!

Hello listeners,
Here is our latest batch - our Black History Month special on the show!

Wedevoted the two hours of this week's show to look at the key stylistic
moments in Jamaican popular music, spending a half hour each on ska,
rocksteady, reggae, and dub.


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Tune in next week on the show for an interview with Stepper. They have a
new album out, and we'll be reviewing it and chatting with the band.
myspace.com/steppermusic

Until next week,
Stay rude, stay rebel,
RRR crew

Playlist - February 11th, 2009
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Prince Buster - Oh Carolina
The Skatalites - Ball of fire
The Skatalites - Fidel Castro
Derrick Morgan - Forward march
Jimmy Cliff - Miss Jamaica
Millie Small - My boy lollipop
BB Seaton - Power
Lord Tanamo - I'm in the mood for ska
Justin Hinds and the Dominoes - The higher the monkey climb
Rico Rodriguez - Oh Carolina
Alton Ellis - Rocksteady
Ken Parker - A change is gonna come
Slim Smith - Rougher yet
The Uniques - People rocksteady
Pauline Morgan and the Lovelets - Stop the wedding
Phyllis Dillon - Don't stay away
Derrick Morgan - Conquering ruler
Toots and the Maytals - Pressure drop
Marcia Griffiths - The first time I ever saw your face
Susan Cadogan - In the ghetto
John Holt - Reggae from the ghetto
Johnny Clarke - Crazy baldheads
Twinkle Brothers - Get behind me Satan
Peter Tosh - Arise black man
Greyhound - Black and white
Bob Marley and the Wailers - Lively up yourself
Count Matchukie and the Destroyers - Movements (the Joe Gibbs way)
I. Roy - Hot stuff
Michigan and Smiley - Rub a dub style
Prince Francis - Rock fort shock
King Tubby and the Roots Radics - King Tubby's explosion dub
King Tubby - Dub magnificent
U Roy - Dynamic fashion way
King Tubby - Roots of dub
Augustus Pablo - Kid ralph version
The Clash - Bank robber

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Pressure Drop Soundcast 135: Dub Diner

Listen to or Downlaod PDSC Pt.1
Listen to or Downlaod PDSC Pt.2

Yes it's true, dub served piping hot to your mp3's and computers straight from Andrew Barker's kitchen. In this episode I have for you a nice mixing of dub and ska. Also i have the first part of an interview with Chicago's reggae/dub band The Drastics. If you want to know why's there is two parts you'll have to listen. HAHAHHAHA. You can find more info on The Drastics at:

www.thedrastics.com

www.myspace.com/drasticdub

Part 1 Track List:

1.Hashashian Dub- Dubmatix, www.dubmatix.com
2. Runaway Dub-Alvin Ranglin
3. Melt Your Brain- Bombtown www.myspace.com/bombtown
4. Pum Pum - Kinky Coo Coo's www.myspace.com/thekinkycoocoos
5. Fever- Dub Is A Weapon www.dubisaweapon.com
6. Dark End of the Street- Prince Buster
7. Thick Ass Stout- Skankin Pickle
8. Maggie Mae- The Pietasters www.thepietasters.com
9. Shine, Shine, Shine- Mr. Symarip www.symarip.com
10. Fraudulent parts 1&2 - The Drastics
11. Ransom The Senator- The Drastics
12. Das Krampus- The Drastics

Part 2 Tracklist

1. Najib Najib- The Drastics

2. Love Is War- The Drastics

3. Nyahbhingi Blues-The Drastics
4. Ever Ready/Dub- The Drastics
5. Communication Breakdown- Crazy Baldhead www.myspace.com/crazybaldheadband
6. Dark Premonition- The Drastics
7. Channel One Under Heavy Manners- King Tubby
8. Teresa- Cartoon Violence www.myspace.com/cartoonviolence
9. Stand To Lose- The Brentford Sound www.myspace.com/thebrentfordsound
10. Come On In- The Pinstripes www.pinstripes.rudeska.com
11. East and West- Dirty Revolution www.dothedog.com
12. Type 'A' Stepper- Victor Rice www.victorrice.com
13. Cracker Dub- The Slackers www.theslackers.com

Roots Rock Rebel - 2008 in Review

Roots Rock Rebel
Wednesday, December 17th, 2008
10pm-12am
CKUT, 90.3FM, Montreal!

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Hello!
As 2008 comes to a close, such is our annual
tradition to run down our top5 ska/reggae cd's
of the year. So fresh off our airwaves, here they are!
Enjoy this week's podcast!

5. Chris Murray Combo - Why so Rude (Unstrictly Roots)

A wonderful collection of songs from the famed one-man ska band, but this
time with a backing band! The rhythm section of drums and bass really
brings  out the shining qualities of Chris' song writing, and it's nice to
see some Jamaican ska classics ("Running around") and King Apparatus
("Michael and Anne") songs reworked here. A must-have for Chris Murray
fans.

4. One Night Band - Hit and Run (Stomp Records)

Taken from my review of Hit and Run here.

"What we have seen around One Night Band is a rebirth of interest in early
reggae and roots-ska music in Montreal, and for many, that can only be a
good thing." A nice development in sound from this top-notch Montreal
band.

3. Crazy Baldhead - The Sound of '69 (Independently released)

Amazing new release from this NYC supergroup, featuring guest vocals from
King Django, Steve Jackson of the Pietasters, Todd Hembrook of Deal's Gone
Bad, Alex Desert of Hepcat, Bucket of the Toasters, and more! While the
idea of doing a cover album can be over-cliche, Crazy Baldhead pulls it
off so well with their favorite songs from the 1960's, done skinhead
reggae style!

2. The Slackers - Self Medication (Indication records)

It's no surprise that the Slackers have made it to our top 5 list for the
last 3 years. They are one of the finest and most hard-working bands in
the ska world, hands down! Last year, "Boss Harmony Sessions" was our #2
release, and the year before that, "Peculiar" topped our list as well.
"Self Medication" is just the latest offering in the career of a brilliant
band. From poetic political commentary, to Beatle-esque soul, to
bitter-sweet ska, you'll find it all here.

1. Mr T Bone and the Young Lions - Heroes (Rude Boy Corner)

Every now and then, you hear a record so tight, so catchy, and with so
much grove that it just makes you want to raise your fist in the air and
say "Ska lives, my friends. Ska fucking lives!" This record is beyond fun,
it's ecstatic, full of power and soul, and highly deserving of our #1
Ska/Reggae cd of 2008!

Some other honourable mentions and bands to watch out for in 2009:

Idlers - 10-piece Newfoundland ska/reggae crew, www.idlers.ca

New York Ska-Jazz Ensemble - be on the lookout for their new cd, Live in
Paris!

Take the Boys - Soulful power-trio from Montreal, www.taketheboys.com

stay rude, stay rebel, and enjoy this week's podcast!
RRR crew

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Playlist - December 17th, 2008

Chris Murray Combo - I need water
One Night Band - Trigger
Crazy Baldhead - Communication breakdown
The Slackers - Don't forget the streets
Mr T Bone and the Young Lions - The president of the republic of bananas
New York Ska-Jazz Ensemble - Red eye
Idlers - Guns of Navarone
Take the Boys - Higher and higher
The Pepper Pots - I'm in love
Ruben and the Diatones - Crucified
The Caroloregians - Cotton road
Roy Ellis - Shine shine shine
Los Guanabana - Pisadas de simio
Dubmatix feat. Alton Ellis - Blessing of compassion
Auresia - Give a little time
The Planet Smashers - Vacances
Creepshow - Demon lover
Jeunesse Apatride - Hochelaga
Randy - Dynamite
Ron Hawkins and the Rusty Nails - Bite down hard
Root Diamoons - Rumble like a lion
Soweto - Roseita
Flight 404 - Double trouble
Dave Hillyard and the Rocksteady 7 - Greedy
Pama International - It ain't funny
The Steady Ups - Gun you down
The Specials - You're wondering now


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Wednesdays, 10pm-midnight
CKUT, 90.3 FM, Montreal
Ska, punk, reggae got soul!
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Rudeboy is back on Roots Rock Rebel!

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Roots Rock Rebel
Wednesday, December 10th
10pm-12am
CKUT, 90.3FM, Montreal!

Ya ya!
Hello friends. Be sure to
check out this week's
Roots Rock Rebel podcast!
Our very specia guest on the
show was Scott Amey, lead singer
and guitarist of Rudeboy, a wonderful 2-tone styled ska formation from Ottawa.
They are launching a new album after a 10 year hiatus, so be sure to check
them out at:
myspace.com/rudeboycanada

Be sure to tune in next week on the show - as 2008 runs down, we'll count
down our top 5 ska/reggae cd's of the year. Don't miss it!

Until next week,
stay rude, and stay rebel
RRR crew

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Playlist - December 10th, 2008

Chris Murray – Janie Jones
The Massawippi Skank – PMA
Take the Boys – Burn marks
Duke Reid Group – Soul style
Alton Ellis – Trying to reach my goal
Alton Ellis – Can’t stand it
Desmond Dekker – Rude boy train
Raphael Green – Rasta train
Rudeboy – G’wan wit it
Rudeboy – Stand your ground
Rudeboy – Midnight in Moscow
The Afterbeat – Purple city
Los Furios – Together as one
Bombtown – Next finger
Blackbeard’s All Stars – Bridgeport dub
Sound Dimension Band – Run run version
The Slackers – Runaway dub
Westbound Train feat. King Django – Reflections
Benjammin – Rise up
Mile 21 – Problems of today
The Cabrians – Suburban rebels
Crazy Baldhead – Funky drummer
The Silvertones – Midnight hour
The Toasters – Midnight hour
Buck O Nine – Cook me into the bowl
Rogue Steady Orchestra – Vorstadtfassaden
Mighty Mighty Bosstones – To California
Alamedadosoulna – Una bala
Green Room Rockers - Endure


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host, "Roots Rock Rebel"
Wednesdays, 10pm-midnight
CKUT, 90.3 FM, Montreal
Ska, punk, reggae got soul!
www.ckut.ca (for online streaming and archive downloads)
www.myspace.com/ckutrootsrockrebel

Roots Rock Rebel podcasts - Now on MIOO!

Listen: Pt 1
Listen Pt 2

Roots Rock Rebel
Wednesday, December 3rd, 2008
10pm-12am
CKUT, 90.3FM, Montreal!

Hello!
Aaron here from Roots Rock Rebel on CKUT
radio in Montreal. We're going to start posting
our podcasts and playlists on Music is our
Occupation! Every week we bring
you the finest that the ska and reggae worlds
have to offer, with great interviews too,
so be sure to download our podcasts (link and rss feed below),
or check us out at www.myspace.com/ckutrootsrockrebel

Alex Giguere of One Night Band was our special guest for an interview this
week. ONB is burning it up, and their new CD, "Hit and Run", is in heavy
rotation on Roots Rock Rebel. Alex chatted with us about the band's recent
romp through Europe. To see their crazy antics, and hear some tunes,
visit: myspace.com/theonenightband

The end of the year is fast approaching, and as per usual, we will run
down our top 5 Ska/Reggae albums of the year on the show. But we'd love to
hear from you! If any ska or reggae cd's really caught your ear and shook
your booty in 2008, drop us a line at rebel@ckut.ca or send us a myspace
message.

Be sure to tune in next week for a special preview of Rude Boy's new CD!
Rude Boy are a classic 2-tone ska band from Ottawa. They released one
album on Stomp records back ina day, and they are getting ready to put out
their next album, their first release in 10 years! Hear some of their new
stuff at: myspace.com/rudeboycanada

Until next week,
stay rude, and stay rebel
RRR crew

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Playlist - December 3rd, 2008

Jeunesse Apatride - Jadis
The Clash - Clampdown
Corrigan Fest - Je marche
Street Dogs - Two angry kids
Men o' Steel - Many rivers to cross
3 Minute Warning - TV is on
Dirty Revolution - I love reggae
One Night Band - Wait a minute
One Night Band - Sammy
Crazy Baldhead feat. Bucket Hingley - Victoria
The Kinky Coo Coo's - Heard it through the grapevine
Red Soul Community - Red soul
Intensified - Hot lead shuffle
The Gramaphone Allstars - A night in Tunisia
The Slackers - Sing your song
Firebug - Estranho
Ed Rome - Non relationship rant
Freddie McGregor - Bobby Babylon
Slim Smith - Rougher yet
Toots and the Maytals - In the dark
Dave Barker - Funky funky reggae
Root Diamoons - From Jamaica
Moon Hop - Mambo es ska
Mungo's Hi-Fi - Divorce a l'italienne
Take the Boys - Higher and higher
The Cougars - I wish it would rain
Los Calaveras - Hooligan calypso remix
The Specials - Monkey man
The Claredonians - You can't be happy
Denis Alcapone - Power version
Laurel Aitken - Crazy feeling


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host, "Roots Rock Rebel"
Wednesdays, 10pm-midnight
CKUT, 90.3 FM, Montreal
Ska, punk, reggae got soul!
www.ckut.ca (for online streaming and archive downloads)
www.myspace.com/ckutrootsrockrebel