EXTRA CLASSIC tonight...

EXTRA CLASSIC #9

Having represented many a session with their sweet selection of Dancehall, Reggae, Lovers Rock, Soul & Boogie. It's time for the mighty EXTRA CLASSIC collective to rock another ram dance session and rotate the good times at East Village...

On the night will be Al Fingers and Disorda on the decks laying down a strictly vinyl arsenal, combined with the charismatic style and fashion of the legendary Seanie T on the mic niceing up the dance. Expect Extra Classic vibes a plenty!

Date: Friday 8th March 2013
Time: 9pm - 3.30am
Venue: East Village (Upstairs), 89 Great Eastern St, London, EC2A 3HX
Tickets: £4 advance (ticketweb link) / £6 list, email: guestlist@extraclassic.co.uk
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EXTRA CLASSIC #8 @ Market House, Brixton. 15th Dec. Free entry.

Extra Classic felt the need to squeeze in another party before the year was out. So they're back in Brixton and ready to let off the Dancehall vibes!

Bassline bossmen Disorda, Sash Kuttah and Cool Hand Luke will be dropping tunes from back then to beyond the curve. Alongside the versatilian Seanie T on the microphone!

Free Entry / Free Entry / Free Entry / Free Entry / Free Entry / Free Entry

This will happen upstairs @ Market House 443 Coldharbour lane in Brixton. 9pm-3am. Powered by a Funktion 1 soundsystem.

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TRASH & READY End Of Year Round Up!!!

Saturday December 1st TRASH & READY hosts another non-stop, all-action, 45 Face/Off at the place called Silver Bullet with very special guests...

RICKY RANKING: Many will be familiar with Ricky via his current collaboration with BANANA KLAN but that's only part of the story. He cut his teeth in the late 70’s performing on the legendary sound systems of KING TUBBY, KILLER WATT and DYNATONE before moving on to the mighty NASTY ROCKERS and TAURUS. Ricky is the genuine article - a proper UK Sound System legend who can rock a stadium or cork a dance same way and it's an honour to have him in the Trash & Ready family! Gonna be BIG!!!

EXTRA CLASSIC featuring SEANIE T: Seanie is one of the most versatile MCs in the business. His roots are in the early-mid 80s Reggae Sound System tradition that we celebrate at Trash & Ready but his style shows the influence of a broad spectrum of music: There's evidence of his exposure to the NY Hip-Hop scene during it's most vital era, as well as his foundation work on the UK Rap scene - to which he remains an inspiration and a cutting edge contributor. His 'Scribes of a Versatilian' album is just out and demonstrates that he remains one of our finest MCs - regardless of genre. The ever-excellent EXTRA CLASSIC DJs will be joining Seanie to drop some serious riddim action pon di place!!!

TIGHTEN UP CREW featuring CHAMPIAN: With a career spanning four decades, Champian remains one of the most respected MCs to emerge from the UK Sound System scene. At a time when you had to be phenomenal just to survive - Champian - the lyrical lynchpin of the mighty JAMDOWN ROCKERS SOUND SYSTEM was up there with the best of them - rubbing shoulders and matchings wits/words with the likes of PapaLevi, Tippa Irie, Asher Senator et al. We reckon he's as great today as he ever was back then. His secret? Musical Knowledge: There'll barely be a tune pressed between 1960 and 2012 that Champ doesn't know/hasn't owned at some point! The TUC will be putting the big man's memory to the test with a stack of killer vinyl! Expect him to get an A++! BIGNESS!!!

This is gonna be something special people! Expect a guaranteed rewind selection of Old-School-Dancehall, Rough 'N' Rugged Rub-A-Dub and Dangerous Digital Reggae Pressure all night long!

SATURDAY 1st DECEMBER
@ SILVER BULLET, 5 STATION PLACE, FINSBURY PARK, LONDON, N4

DOORS: 10:30-03:30 / GATE PRESSURE: £4

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Trash & Ready is presented in association with
TUFF SCOUT/Out On The Floor Records - purveyors of fine vinyl
10 Inverness Street, NW1 7HJ London Borough of Camden
Tel: 020 7485 9958

Reggae Roast Jamdown | Bristol Launch | 16th Nov

Room 1: Earl Gateshead | Nanci & Pheobe | Charlie P | Reggae Roast | Evermoor Sound | Freshly baked

Room 2 (Carnival Basement): Hosted by Strictly Steppas
Disorda & Seanie T | Derw tha Damaja | Buzzword & friends


After a busy summer of shows in front of packed crowds at festivals home and abroad, Reggae Roast embark on their first Bristol outing at the much anticipated new bass friendly club: The Exchange, Old Market, on Friday 16th November…

Headlining the night will be veteran selector for the mighty Trojan soundsystem, Earl Gateshead. Playing alongside Earl on the night will be host of the most exciting DJs & Mcs around showcasing the rich heritage and new vitality of the British Reggae movement.

The Reggae Roast Jamdown sessions are famous for showcasing the best dubwise acts from across the globe in London, and this ethos is now to be brought out west to the fair city of Bristol. Expect a top quality showcase of our islands best talent, a warm bass presence and an inclusive and welcoming atmosphere. There really is no reason to miss this very special night!


ROOM 1

EARL GATESHEAD has been big in the Soundsystem scene for over thirty years, a reputation which has seen him rightly labelled as a reggae institution! The Trojan Soundsystem that he is the face of has gained worldwide recognition, and we are lucky enough to have him playing at the first ever Jamdown Bristol.

NANCI & PHEOBE are the underground sensation at the fore front of the return of this generations Jungle sounds. Their fresh take on hosting DJ sets breaks all genre conventions creating a new eclectic sound, mixing hip-hop flows, powerful and provoking lyrics, booming bass lines and stringent bluesy harmonies. Their highly anticipated single 'Notorious' has just been dropped and expect more heavyweight tunes from their ever expanding bag of killer live performances.

REGGAE ROAST have built a formidable reputation as the number one new sound in British Reggae. Having just returned from a busy summer schedule playing at festivals and dance-halls across the UK and abroad they will be bringing a bag full of dub plates and label exclusives, with bass lines that will rock The Faversham to it’s foundations.

CHARLIE P is a Reggae/Roots/Dub singer from Southend-On-Sea, Essex, and in the start of his music career, has already made a big impact in the Reggae scene. He is currently touring the world and has worked with big people in the scene such as Dubateers, Second 2 None, Kenny Knots, Biga Ranx, Ranking Joe, The Goldmaster All-Stars, Michael Profit, Jah Tubby, Earl 16, Mungo's Hi-Fi, Iration Steppas, Bush Chemists, Conscious Sounds, King General, OBF Sound System and many, many more.'

EVERMOOR SOUND are some of Bristols strongest up and coming producers of roots, dub & steppas. Combining digital dubs and live sounds in their own original dubplates, thrown down in the dance with vinyl killers and solid mic skills. A unique sound that hypnotises crowds into movement.

FRESHLY BAKED are the latest & most promising addition to Bristol's formidable reggae scene. Promoting partys large & small, freshly baked are a solid crew consisting of wise selectas & forward thinking MCs bringing only the best vibes.


ROOM 2 (Carnival Bassment hosted by Strictly Steppas)

STRICTLY STEPPAS are becoming well known for throwing a seriously good dance. The exchange basement will be transformed in to a bubbling carnival, bringing all the best things together to create a truly unique atmosphere.

DISORDA and SEANIE T - From the ranks of London's Extra Classic collective, and a combination not to be missed. Disorda's 'Dub Chronicles' radio show covers the whole spectrum of Reggae music past and present. Showcasing a deep record collection and love of the music over many years in the game. Seanie T is another veteran of the scene, holding it down on the mic with his unique flow over both Hip Hop & Reggae. Check for the new album 'Scribes Of A Versatilian'.

BUZZWORD & FRIENDS - Hailing from Bridgnorth, Shropshire, Buzzoword could almost be described as diamond in the dirt. A phenomenal beat maker & super skilled selecta, bringing you only the finest cuts of hiphop, soul & reggae, Alongside a crew of local MC's. For an hours worth of sublime hiphop instrumentals check his album 'I Wish It Was Reel'. Its Dope!

DERW THA DAMAJA Is the main man behind Strictly Steppas and has an unhealthy obsession with collecting & sharing the music he loves. With a ever expanding record collection & dirty habit of blowing his horn, Derw always get the crowd going.


Venue: Exchange
Date: 16.11.2012

Address: Exchange, 72 – 73 Old Market Bristol BS2 0EJ

The venue is brand new but got good pedigree, it's subloaded's new home and the new spot for bass heavy music in town.
The Exchange is just on Old Market, opposite Castle Park round about next to the Stag and Hounds pub. Look out for the glowing pentagon...

Cost: £8 | £10 | LTD £6 early Bird

Times: 10PM - 4AM

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EXTRA CLASSIC tonight...

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EXTRA CLASSIC #7 - Fri 12th Oct - Dancehall, Reggae, Soul & Boogie

The last party at Bar-A-Bar was a blast! Thanks to our buddy Serocee who came and blitzed the place alongside Seanie T on the mic. Those kind of things are unforgettable.

If you missed the last one, here's your next opportunity to find out what EXTRA CLASSIC is all about. We play an across the board mix of all Reggae Music, old and new, from Jamaican Rocksteady, through Roots to Dancehall, we also like to patch in other sounds which fit the groove. All presented with minimal hype and maximum fulfillment.

Get down to Bar-A-Bar in Stoke Newington on Friday 12th October at 9pm and enjoy the best Dancehall, Reggae, Soul and Boogie from your accomplished DJ's Al Fingers, Disorda, Sash Kuttah & Cool Hand Luke with the sensational Seanie T on the microphone. Plus special guest selector Sammy B.

Only £4 entry all night...

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Trash & Ready 45 Face-Off with Extra Classic!

Saturday 6th of October, TRASH & READY hosts another non-stop, all-action, 45-Face-Off at the place called Silver Bullet with special guests... EXTRA CLASSIC, 3RD BALL and DAVID BOOMAH!!!

Top selectas DISORDA (Suspect Packages) and COOL HAND LUKE team up with MC SEANIE T - one of the wickedest mic manipulators on the scene - and proceed to go toe-to-toe, tune-for-tune and rhyme-for-rhyme with THE TIGHTEN UP CREW featuring Vibes Bringer... Sound Killer...Ghetto Politician... DAVID BOOMAH inna Dancehall Style!!!

EXTRA CLASSIC know how to mash up a dance fi real! In a good way! The same goes for your hosts and MR BOOMAH proper tore it up when he guested with us on Gladdy Wax's Sound System a couple of weeks back at Notting Hill Carnival so you can expect pure vinyl/lyrical mayhem all the way!!!

And as if that wasn't plenty we'll be joined by extra-special guest selector 3RD BALL of Riddim Chango FM who'll be dipping into his musical basket for an extra-heavyweight selection that we're reliably informed will include some exclusive Japanese dubplate pressure!!!

Expect a guaranteed rewind selection of Old-School-Dancehall, Rough 'N' Rugged Rub-A-Dub and Dangerous Digital Reggae Wickedness all night long!

REACH!!!

Saturday 6th October @ Silver Bullet, 5 Station Place, Finsbury Park, London, N4 2DH.
8.30pm-3.30am / £3 till 11, £4 after

Trash & Ready is presented in association with
TUFF SCOUT/Out On The Floor Records - purveyors of fine vinyl
10 Inverness Street, NW1 7HJ London Borough of Camden
Tel: 020 7485 9958

EXTRA CLASSIC - 28th July

After a short hiatus, EXTRA CLASSIC makes a summertime return to a great new venue in Stoke Newington.

Prepare for another installment of the best Dancehall, Soul and Reggae selections from your ever reliable Extra Classic crew: DISORDA, COOL HAND LUKE, SASH KUTTAH, AL FINGERS and SEANIE T.

Joining them this month will be the almighty SEROCEE on the mic. Expect a trailer load of pressure when he and Seanie join forces over all kinds of tune!

Taking place at Bar A Bar, 133-135 Stoke Newington Road, London, N16 8BT.

9pm to 3am, £3 all night... www.EXTRACLASSIC.co.uk

EXTRA CLASSIC - Friday 20th April

Unfortunately this event has had to be cancelled due to the venue closing... A new home for Extra Classic will be coming soon!! Apologies.



If you weren’t at the last Extra Classic in February then you missed out on a massive dance! Including dubplates, 90s Dancehall bangers, Lovers Rock anthems and Seanie T on the mic adding heat to every rhythm dropped.

April sees the return of Extra Classic to Babalou in Brixton, a night which is shaping up to be a lively spot to check out the best in Dancehall, Reggae, Lovers Rock and Soul.

This month’s guest DJ is Keith Lawrence, a superb DJ and notable presenter on Colourful Radio. It’s always a special occasion to have him selecting alongside Seanie T, so expect something wicked and wild! He has also been nominated for best male community radio DJ by the British Reggae Industry Awards this year.

Your hosts and resident DJ’s: Disorda, Al Fingers, Sash Kuttah, Cool Hand Luke and MC: Seanie T

Entry is £3 or free with guestlist, email: guestlist@extraclassic.co.uk

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Extra Classic - 20th April

The next Extra Classic will be Friday 20th April, details soon come. Check out the new Extra Classic Facebook page in the meantime... Large up.

Extra Classic - Tonight!

Tonight... EXTRA CLASSIC in Brixton.

EXTRA CLASSIC - Friday 17th Feb, Brixton...

They were recently representing at the Champion Sound clash with Shimmy Shimmy and Tighten Up. Now Extra Classic return to their current spot at Brixton’s Babalou to throw another awesome party.

Flinging down Dancehall, Reggae, Lover’s Rock and Soul, expect the sweetest sounds to nice up the dance...

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Hosts:

- SEANIE T: Versatile and ultra creative MC, will mash up any kind of riddim.

- DOUBLE G & DOCTOR SQUARES (Stylee Media Sound): Veteran soundmen, guaranteed to show everyone how it’s done.

- DISORDA: Suspect Packages Don and relentless broadcaster of Dub Chronicles on Kane FM.

- 3RD BALL (Riddim Chango FM): Omnipresent and varied Reggae selector, also top guy at Flashback Records.

- SASH KUTTAH: Sensei FM's reggae guy, also prominent fixture playing around Brixton.

- COOL HAND LUKE: Dancehall nerd who, for unexplained reasons can cork the dance like no other.

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Entry is free by emailing names to - guestlist@extraclassic.co.uk
Otherwise it's £3 on the door.

All taking place at Babalou in Brixton, beneath St Mathews Church, Brixton Hill, SW2 1JF. Friday 17th Feb, 10pm - 5am.

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> www.EXTRACLASSIC.co.uk
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Champion Sound! This coming Saturday...

Don't miss!

Champion Sound!!! Sat 7th Jan 2012

TIGHTEN UP + SHIMMY SHIMMY + EXTRA CLASSIC present: CHAMPION SOUND!!!

SATURDAY 7 JANUARY 2012 @ The Silver Bullet, 5 Station Place, London N4 2DH. Tel: 020 7619 3639

Doors: 10pm til 3.30am - Gate Pressure: £3 til 11:00pm / £4 After

We kick off the new year in fine style with an ultra-special, one-away, party-clash-type-sumting we're calling... CHAMPION SOUND!!!

CHAMPION SOUND brings together three of the tuffest crews on the UK Reggae scene - SHIMMY SHIMMY, EXTRA CLASSIC & TIGHTEN UP - in a head-to-head, toe-to-toe, tune-for-tune Three-Way 45 Clash!!! All crews will be on rotation all night long spinning the hottest Jamdown sounds to keep the people dem dancing! Expect Scorchin' Ska, Rugged Roots, Raw Bone Rub-A-Dub, Dangerous Dancehall, Ragamuffin Hip-Hop, Booty-Shakin' Bashment and beyond!!!

Representing on the night will be some of the finest selectors and MCs to ever drop a tune or bless a mic:

For SHIMMY SHIMMY, tip-top selectors THE LARGE & ILLANJA step in the arena with a big bagariddim and the mighty SEROCEE rocking the microphone!!!

For EXTRA CLASSIC taking to the decks will be the crucial combination of AL FINGERS & DISORDA with the ever-versatile SEANIE-T deh pon di mic!!!

For TIGHTEN UP at the control tower will be resident rude bwoy selectas MISTAH BROWN & TIM P with the dynamic dual deejay talents of DADDY RANKS & RAS JAHNY (aka JOHNNY DOLLAR) dealing with mic duties.

We'll be kicking up rumpus all night til daylight! Come and join the party!!!

In association with Lion Vibes www.lionvibes.co.uk

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Red Stripe - Make Something From Nothing

My other brutha from anutha mutha, selector Al Fingers alongside Gappy Ranks, demonstrating the Red Stripe Sound System sculpture created by Yuri Suzuki. Catch Al Fingers and the rest of the Extra Classic sound on the 16th of December...

EXTRA CLASSIC - Friday 16th of December

Friday the 16th of December is EXTRA CLASSIC # 3, the place to be for your Christmas jugglin's...

A vinyl-only selekshun of Dancehall, Reggae, Rocksteady, Ska, Lovers Rock & Soul.

With selectors AL FINGERS, SASH KUTTAH, COOL HAND LUKE & DISORDA. Plus the legendary SEANIE T keeping the vibes fresh on the mic!

The night runs from 11pm - 5am, and entry is FREE with a flyer, or by emailing your names to: guestlist@extraclassic.co.uk.
Otherwise it's £3 on the door.

All taking place at Babalou bar & restaurant, beneath St Matthews Church in the heart of Brixton.

Babalou, The Crypt, St Matthews Church, Brixton Hill, London, SW2 1JF.

Bring your dancing feet and leave the badness behind, the last session was a lot of fun!

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www.BABALOU.net

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Extra Classic - 16th Dec

A date for your Xmas party, in advance, courtesy of Extra Classic. Friday the 16th of December we'll be back at Brixton's Babalou... Line up and details coming soon.

Extra Classic flix...

Big ups to all who made it possible on Friday at Extra Classic, vibes a plenty! I didn't take many photo's but here's a few random ones to give you an idea of what went down... Till next time!

Extra Classic Tonight!

Lookin' like a road block... email for free entry - guestlist@extraclassic.co.uk