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VBCSS' REGGAE CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR w/Easy Star Records' JOHN BROWN'S BODY + Shane Philip & Athena Holmes - Thur/Dec/18th @ Element!
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Merry Christmas in advance! Usually we're getting ready for Christmas around now but we couldn't resist when we heard that John Brown's Body wanted to do a show! In case you haven't heard of Easy Star Records' JOHN BROWN'S BODY, they're one of the most exciting reggae bands coming out of the US. Hailing from Cambridge John Brown's Body has gone through ups and downs throughout being a band - perhaps the biggest loss being their original bass player Scott Palmer who died of cancer in 2006. But despite that, the band bounced back and now have a brand new album to get the reggae community around the world excited about once again. That album is called "AMPLIFY" proudly released through Easy Star Records. The album features twelve original tracks, showcasing the group's broad palette of influences - from classic UK reggae of the 70's to West African instrumentation, and even spaghetti westerns. This album WHICH DEBUTED THIS OCTOBER 2008 AT #1 ON THE REGGAE BILLBOARD CHARTS is the group's first since 2005's Pressure Points (also on Easy Star Records), features a new band lineup and many special guests.

John Brown's Body's last memorable appearance was opening for Slightly Stoopid back in October 2006 to a near capacity crowd in Vancouver at the Commodore Ballroom. While Slightly Stoopid were the headliners that night, John Brown's Body stole the show for many of the reggae heads in attendance. Now they're making their only BC appearance here in Victoria for VICTORIA BC SKA SOCIETY'S REGGAE CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR!


Opening for John Brown's Body is one of Canada's most talented and entertaining didge players - SHANE PHILIP. And to top it off ATHENA HOLMES (also played with Southern Chakaras @ Steamers back in the day) will also join in the fun and be first support on the show.


Tickets on sale now (and get them early) @ Lyle's Place, Ditch Records, The Reef, Strathcona Hotel, Fascinating Rhythms (in Nanaimo) & TICKETWEB.CA - Mon, 10 Nov 2008 2:30am Edited: Mon, 10 Nov 2008 2:41am
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This is the poster to watch out for around town! Big Ups to Mr. Deas... - Wed, 19 Nov 2008 9:30pm
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Easy Star Records Artists John Brown's Body are dope...

John Brown's Body blew everyone away at the Commodore last time they opened for Slightly Stoopid. Many liked them equally or more than the headliner...

Check out why here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tDBUZHOyWY - Tue, 25 Nov 2008 2:40am
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Here's another classic John Brown's Body track taken from another one of their kick ass albums called "Pressure Points" released on Easy Star Records in 2005. This is what you can expect to see at Element on Thursday, December 18th/08!

The horn solo is a nice highlight in this one. Horns are wicked...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Oi1sZW0vbg - Sun, 30 Nov 2008 1:01am Edited: Sun, 30 Nov 2008 1:02am
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Check out http://www.victoriaskafest.ca to hear tracks off John Brown's Body album Pressure Points. If a John Brown's Body track doesn't come up right away just go to the multi-media tab on the web site and click on "listen" for the tracks you wanna hear! - Sun, 7 Dec 2008 5:08pm
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Listen to Pepperpot - Victoria's Hypest Caribbean Radio on CFUV 101.9FM or cfuv.uvic.ca this Saturday, December 13th from 6-7pm to hear an exclusive interview with Tommy Benedetti (drummer) of John Brown's Body!!

Remember to come to the show @ Element Nightclub on Thursday, December 18th/08. VICTORIA BC SKA SOCIETY'S REGGAE CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR!! - Fri, 12 Dec 2008 1:18am Edited: Fri, 12 Dec 2008 1:19am
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Athena is back today from Montreal! + Shane Philip and JBB are excited about the show.

Weather is decent (relatively) so be sure to make your way down to Lyle's Place, Ditch, The Reef or Strathcona Hotel to pick up a ticket for JBB. - Wed, 17 Dec 2008 9:42am
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