We all have a favorites or only follow one sound. Reggae fans are typically loyal to their sounds, especially when a sound clash (dee-jays battling for a rank) is happening.
San Diego has approximately 15 sounds, but I currently only know six or seven that actively play. So I thought I’d list the three I think that a lot of reggae fans follow and offer the following poll:
After the barbeque and the fireworks, head over to the Round Table Cocktail Lounge and end the day long celebration – bashment style.
Shotta Crew alongside Destiny Roots will play the latest roots, dancehall, lovers rock and culture until 2 a.m., offering drink specials throughout the night.
Imagine ladies dancing on a wall (upside down), on their heads or moving the lower half of their bodies in movements that should be admissible to the Guinness Book of World Records.
Continue the vibes at the after party ’til about 4 am. Yes there is one, BUT as dedicated reggae partygoers know, this is never given out, you must be at the club when it’s announced!
Roundtable Cocktail Lounge, Euclid Ave., San Diego, 92105, $5 before 10 p.m., $7 after 10 p.m. and $10 after mid-night.
– Mz. Jackson
I made it to one of many “Laid Back Fridays,” at the Wavehouse to check out the vibes and speak to Dasheye of Tribe of Kings.
Hut Bar at the Wavehouse
Approaching the entrance into the venue, I could hear Cualli performing and the sounds of the waves coming from the simulated surfing tank.
When I rounded the corner, it looked like I was in the islands. There were lighted palm trees towering over the sand that borders a narrow boardwalk that leads to the stage. Off to the side, were two hut-themed bars and a gas fire pit, surrounded by lawn chairs. While buying a drink at the entrance bar, you can see the ocean waves breaking against the sand. This is definitely worth the drive to Mission Beach.
I sat down with Tribe of King’s Dasheye for a discussion about their sound and “Laid Back Fridays.”
Listen to the podcast interview here .
Dancehall, hip-hop specialists, Shotta Crew will debut “Reggae Sundays,” at Faces Night Club tonight!
Remember Club Rio on Sundays? Always packed, concerts, drink specials and good vibes, yep, that was them. Faces is located in the heart of the Gaslamp and is an upscale nightclub.
Selectors Hektik and Winston T., will spin dancehall, hip-hop, reggae and soca.
Faces, 835 5th Ave., San Diego. Free before 10 p.m. and $10 after 10 p.m. $4 wells and $100 Sky Vodka and Moet bottles. Mention this blog and get in for half-price, for June 14 only.
Reggae Sundays at Faces Night Club with Shotta Crew
– Mz. Jackson
The vibes continues at U31 Bar in North Park.
Instead of downtown, it’s uptown, which means free parking, cheaper admission and it’s less crowded. You bring the vibes while T.O.K. supply the roots, dancehall and soca reggae tunes.
T.O.K is my favorite all-around sound as they are very versatile with their music. Not much mic talking, they let the music speak for them, as good selectahs should.
See you there!
U31 Bar, 3112 University Ave., San Diego. Free before 10 p.m. and $5 after.
Uptown Ranking Sunday Nights with Tribe of Kings
– Mz. Jackson
