The Dub Show of The Decade ft. The Mad Professor & African Head Charge Sound System

Like the roots of a tree, dub has formed the foundations for a multitude of musical branches. It has influenced much of the music we hear today, from electronic to hip-hop, transforming the studio into a musical instrument and giving way to all of sorts of sonic experiments. On Friday the 29th of March The Silver Bullet pays homage to one of the the kings of its creation as they host The Dub Show of The Decade at the humble 200-cap venue in Finsbury Park. Featuring one of the most prolific dub producers, the daddy of the digital era, The Mad Professor and the launch of the long awaited African Head Charge Sound System. A unique reggae system set up featuring AHC's legendary front man Bonjo Iyabinghi Noah. With support from rising reggae stars, Lioness Fonts, Incient Angel & Open The Gate Sounds Fenomeno Show & Samurai. The concrete circus meets the rhythmic roots of the Jamaican jungle for this one off spectacular event. Care to dance on the dub side? The Full lineup and event details are below. Please email [email protected] if you'd like to apply for a press pass to this event.

THE MAD PROFESSOR // A disciple of Lee “Scratch” Perry, Mad Professor was one of the leading producers in dub reggae’s second generation. His Dub Me Crazy albums helped dub make the transition into the digital age, when electronic productions started to take over mainstream reggae in the ’80s. His space-age tracks not only made use of new digital technology, but often expanded dub’s sonic blueprint, adding more elements and layers of sound than his forebears typically did. In the mid-’90s, he returned to the basics, debuting a more retro-sounding style on the Black Liberation Dub series. He also runs his own studio and label, Ariwa, which is home to a stable of vocalists and some of the finest British reggae productions of the era.

AFRICAN HEAD CHARGE - NEW SOUND SYSTEM SETUP // African Head Charge are a pioneering psychedelic dub ensemble that have been active since the early 80s and are led by master percussionist and royal rastaman Bonjo Iyabinghi Noah. They have released 18 groundbreaking records to date and are one of On-U Sounds longest serving musicians. Well respected and renowned worldwide they continue to transform the landscape of contemporary reggae into innovative and electrifying shapes. After a 30-year history and much to the delight of fans far and wide they are launching the much-anticipated African Head Charge – Sound System. A unique sound system set up consisting of AHC selectors & AHCs beloved front man Bonjo on the mic & trademark Bongo. Showcasing work from their latest album Voodoo of the Godsent as well as cult classics from their extensive back catalogue, this is the launch of a new unique dub show with a difference.

INCIENT ANGEL // Incient angel is a wise minded musical leader with a fast growing fan base and a universal message of peace & unity. Born from devout Rastafarian parents & blessed in the Nyahbinghi order, he has been perfecting his unique, peacefully bliss voice since the age of 7, and is fast receiving recognition from the reggae fans far and wide. We are blessed to have him hit the stage and strongly recommend you catch Incient Angel whilst you can. LIONESS FONTS // With her album debut 'Calling Me Home' soon to be released and a succession of European shows under her belt this UK Fyah artist is quickly making moves to the masses. Lioness Fonts is fierce behind the mic and has a efficacious energy that echoes through her music. With big plans in place for 2013 & rapidly rising radio play this Rastafarian wild woman is definitely one to watch. Roooaring Fyah!. FENOMINO SHOW + SAMURAI // “Strictly vinyl, mostly rarities”, is his motto. Offering an Old school selection serving a 360° view of reggae music from Ska, Rocksteady, Roots, Rub-a-Dub, Dub to new roots and Dancehall since 2005. He has played alongside Trojan Sound, Aba Shanti, Channel One and Zion Train, OneLove, Mungos Hi-Fi, & DreadZone to name a few. In 2010 he set up his cultural organization ‘Open the Gate" and is here spreading positive vibrations and powerful messages with Samurai MC.

ABOUT US - THE SILVER BULLET
The Silver Bullet is a live music & party venue outside Finsbury Park station, open until 4am on Friday & Saturday nights.
Regular weekend nights are hosted by the incredibly popular indie and electro night Earmusic, reggae & dub legends Tighten Up, scenesters Black Cat provide a good dose of funk, Northern Soul & boogaloo whilst The Strictly Business crew galvanize the golden era of hip hop. There’s also regular live indie, rock & pop, together with weekly jazz jam sessions & international jam sessions.
Having survived our former ‘pop-up’ incarnation thanks to a timely lease extension. Since opening in May 2010, they have seen amazing live performances from the likes of TEED, Jeru The Damaja, Lords Of The Underground, James Yuill, Slow Club and James Walsh, together with storming DJ sets from Maccabees, The Herbaliser, Mystery Jets, Mat Horne, Eddy Temple-Morris, Loose Cannons and Eddie Piller (Acid Jazz founder).