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Dub Pistols (DJ Set), Mat the Alien & Greenlaw at Victoria's 20th Anniversary Ska & Reggae Festival: Dub Pistols , Mat the Alien, Greenlaw

When asked about Barry Ashworth, the founder of iconic UK reggae outfit DUB PIST...
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Wed. June 19th 2019 + Add to Calendar Distrikt (No Minors)
10:00pm  Doors at: 9:30pm $17.50 - $25

Artists

Dub Pistols
from London United Kingdom
Available for Shows/Gigs
Mat the Alien
from Whistler BC
Available for Shows/Gigs
Greenlaw
DUB SOUL DNB from Victoria BC
Unknown

Hard-copy tickets

Physical tickets at: Lyles Place, Vinyl Envy, The Strath

Event Description

When asked about Barry Ashworth, the founder of iconic UK reggae outfit DUB PISTOLS, 2018 Victoria Ska & Reggae Fest alumn DJ Jimi Needles just says, “He's the coolest man in the world.” After a bit more research on our end, we can confirm to you that indeed, Barry Ashworth is, at very least, in the top 5 coolest men on our planet. One of the most (in)famous UK reggae acts of all time, Dub Pistols has, according to the bands own recorded history, “burned through members and thousands of pounds on assorted capers and hedonism.” The sound that Dub Pistols champions is the classic sound and feel reggae soundsystems – tending the flame of the ska and dub rhythms that informed the birth of modern sounds like dubstep and grime. A set from Dub Pistols, DJ or otherwise, is going to take ... more...

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Distrikt

919 Douglas Victoria BC

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