The Reggae Podclash

Miss Pat, one of the matriarchs of Jamaican music, co-founder of Randy's Records & Studio 17, as well as VP records, joins us to talk about her 60-plus years in the Reggae business. We discuss her new book that started as a scrap book for her grandchildren and became a 200 page 5 pound coffee table book full of never-before-seen photos and untold stories from the golden age of Jamaican Music. We talk about the ways that her time working the counter at Randy's Records helped her develop a keen ear for what tunes would hit with the Reggae-buying public, her relationships and friendships with virtually every Jamaican artist in the 60s and 70s, and much more. Her stories are captivating and inspiring. Enjoy this special conversation with one of the greats!

Records of The Week:
Devin's Record: The Terrors - "Assemble Not Thyself"
Roger's Record: Randy's Allstars - "Endust Part 2"

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Man-Like-Devin and Roger Rivas talk all things reggae with original and modern artists in the scene, Wednesday March 17, 2021 at 6pm PT on http://Rootfire.net/tv​​.

In addition to their weekly discussion of hand-selected records from their collections of Jamaican music on vinyl, Roger and Devin are joined this week by Miss Pat of Randy’s Studio 17 & VP Records Fame.

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In this special bonus episode, Devin and Roger discuss the two heavyweights of Jamaican music who recently passed away, U-Roy and Bunny Wailer, after spinning a couple of killer 7” singles. Special shoutouts to: Cali Roots Radio, Songs From Scratch with Nate Feinstein, Dub Club, Junior Francis’s Reggae Show, Chuck Foster’s Reggae Central, Clinton Fearon’s Sunday With & Talk With A Friend, and History of LA Ska.

Records of The Week:
Rog’s Record: The Clan - “Copy Cats”
Dev’s Record: Steve Knight - “Robber Man”

Man-Like-Devin and Roger Rivas talk all things reggae with original and modern artists in the scene on http://Rootfire.net/tv​​.

In addition to their weekly discussion of hand-selected records from their collections of Jamaican music on vinyl, Roger and Devin are joined this week by producer/musician/vocalist Clive Hunt, aka “Lizzard.”

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The great Johnny Clarke joins us to talk about his career as one of the greatest, most influential artists in Reggae music. We discuss his work with producers like Clancy Eccles, Rupie Edwards and the great Bunny Lee. Johnny describes the magic of a mid-70s King Tubbys dance, and tells us about working and recording with the master of dub to voice some of the biggest tunes in the history of Jamaican music. We also dive into the backstory behind the creation of some of our favorite Johnny Clarke cuts. One of our favorite episodes yet.

RECORDS OF THE WEEK:
Roger’s Record: The Hot Rod Allstars - “Skinhead Moondust”
Devin’s Record: Jack Sparrow - “Suffering On The Land”

Man-Like-Devin and Roger Rivas talk all things reggae with original and modern artists in the scene, Wednesday February 17, 2021 at 6pm PT on http://thereggaepodclash.com​

In addition to their weekly discussion of hand-selected records from their collections of Jamaican music on vinyl, Roger and Devin are joined this week by top-ranking superstar JA vocalist, THE voice of the Rockers era, the one-and-only Johnny Clarke.

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Freddie McGregor joins us to discuss his 7 decades as one the most recognizable voices and names in Reggae music. A great storyteller, Freddie tells us about his beginnings with The Clarendonians, his many memories of Studio One while living with the Dodd family as a child, the stories behind some of his biggest tunes including Big Ship and Bobby Bobylon, his close friendships with Dennis Brown and Jacob Miller, playing drums on early recording by Johnny Osborne, and much much more!

RECORDS OF THE WEEK:
Devin’s Record: The Gaylads - “Tell It All”
Roger’s Record: Bongo Herman & Les - “Hail I”

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Man-Like-Devin and Roger Rivas talk all things reggae with original and modern artists in the scene, Thursday February 4, 2021 at 6pm PT on http://Rootfire.net/tv.

In addition to their weekly discussion of hand-selected records from their collections of Jamaican music on vinyl, Roger and Devin are joined this week by Jamaican vocal and production royalty, the one-and-only Freddie McGregor.

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Clinton Fearon makes his second appearance on the show to discuss his time with The Gladiators, his departure from the group and subsequent career based in Seattle. We also talk about how his live-stream acoustic performances have been one of the silver-linings of quarantine, and some of his fellow Jamaican artists who he most admired and looked up to during the golden age of reggae. And much more!

Records of The Week:
Devin's Record: The Gladiators - "Pocket Money"
Roger's Records: Carl Bert & The Cimarons "Slipping Into Darkness"

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Man-Like-Devin and Roger Rivas talk all things reggae with original and modern artists in the scene The Reggae Podclash. 

Devin and Roger have a passion for sharing and discussing Jamaican 45 records. Each week they are joined by original and modern guests in the genre to talk all things Reggae.

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The great Ken Boothe talks about his start in the music business after teaming up with Stranger Cole to do sessions for Duke Reid and then Coxsonne Dodd. Ken describes early dancehall days in the 60s, why he holds Coxsonne in very high regards, and his gratitude for the things music has given to him and to all of us. We ask him about a handful of specific tunes, and he sings a cappella snippets of all of them! Ken Boothe: what a guy.

Records of The Week:
Dev's Record: "Talawah" by The Gladiators
Rog's Record: "Sufferation" by Trevor Clarke

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Man-Like-Devin and Roger Rivas talk all things reggae with original and modern artists in the scene, every Saturday at 6pm PT on http://Rootfire.net/tv

Devin and Roger have a passion for sharing and discussing Jamaican 45 records. Each week they are joined by original and modern guests in the genre to talk all things Reggae.

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Author, archivist, lecturer, collector, and Bob Marley expert Roger Steffens joins us to talk about his 45 years of work and friendships with Reggae icons like Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, Joe Higgs, Alton Ellis and many more. We talk about his numerous game changing books, some of his favorite obscure reggae gems, why Bob Marley was the most important artist of the 20th century and beyond, plus a whole lot more.

Records of The Week:
Devin's: The Ruler - "Wrong Emboyo"
Roger's: The Upsetters - "All Combine"

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Man-Like-Devin and Roger Rivas have a passion for sharing and discussing Jamaican 45 records. Each week they are joined by original and modern guests in the genre to talk all things Reggae.

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Jamaican conga master Larry McDonald joins us to discuss his long career that began in the late 50s before the invention of Ska. We talk about his time playing with legends like Tommy McCook, Carlos Malcom, Lennie Hibbert, The Crystalites, Lee Perry, Taj Mahal and Gil Scott Heron. Larry tells us about being one of if not the only serious conga player in the golden age of Reggae. So many great stories here.

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Man-Like-Devin and Roger Rivas talk all things reggae with original and modern artists in the scene, every other Saturday at 6pm PT on http://Rootfire.net/tv

In addition to their weekly discussion of hand-selected records from their collections of Jamaican music on vinyl, Roger and Devin are joined this week by legendary, foundational Jamaican percussion player Larry McDonald. 

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Man-Like-Devin and Roger Rivas talk all things reggae with original and modern artists in the scene, every other Saturday at 6pm PT on http://Rootfire.net/tv

In addition to their weekly discussion of hand-selected records from their collections of Jamaican music on vinyl, Roger and Devin are joined this week by legendary, foundational Jamaican percussion player Larry McDonald. 

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Pipe & Bread from Wailing Souls join us to discuss their long career at the very top of the list of Jamaican super groups. They relate stories from the very beginning including their first recordings as The Renegades, rehearsing with Bob, Peter and Bunny in Joe Higgs’ yard, beating all the other artists at cricket and ping pong, the albums they released for Studio One, Island Records and Junjo Lawes, their new album Back A Yard, and much more. A must listen!

Records of The Week:
Devin's = Isaacs & The Symbolics - "Packie Dub"
Roger's = Winston Wilbert - "All I Have Is Love"

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Man-Like-Devin and Roger Rivas talk all things reggae with original and modern artists in the scene, every Saturday at 6pm PT on  http://thereggaepodclash.com

Devin and Roger have a passion for sharing and discussing Jamaican 45 records. Each week they are joined by original and modern guests in the genre to talk all things Reggae.

#ReggaePodclash #WailingSouls #Rootfire

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Miguel of Skunk Records joins us to talk about the production of and influences on the iconic Sublime record “40 0z to Freedom.” We have a great time going listening to samples of tunes that were heavy influences on Sublime and Bradley Nowell’s style, as well as songs from the album that Miguel handpicked to showcase certain production or song writing aspects. Great episode!

Tunes of the Week:
Devin's = Horace Johnson - "No Jah"
Roger's = Flying Vipers - "Flight of the Gorgon"

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Man-Like-Devin and Roger Rivas talk all things reggae with original and modern artists in the scene, every Saturday at 6pm PT on http://thereggaepodclash.com

Devin and Roger have a passion for sharing and discussing Jamaican 45 records. This week they are joined by Miguel of Skunk Records for a deep dive of the seminal album "40oz to Freedom" by Sublime, with Miguel pulling old jamaican records to identify sounds and riddims that inspired the album.

#ReggaePodclash #Miguel #SkunkRecords #Rootfire #Sublime

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