Two weekends ago, we made the trek out to Koko Cocktails to get our groove on with some old vibes of Rock Steady, Ska and and that old 60's and 70's reggae. I enjoy my 80' and 90's dancehall, but this old stuff brings me back to my childhood.
It was the sounds that I would wake up to on Sunday as my father would blast the music in the early hours. And it was always the same- Ska and reggae, with calypso and soca. I would them make myself downstairs for some breakfast, which was all sorts but usually with some Jamaican twist in there- such as the dreaded porridge. But when it came to johnny cakes or saltfish fritters- I was all over that!
But two weekends ago, it wasn't on- there was no reggae! Instead, it was modern day house music. It was a misprint online and our excitement which got us there one week early!
But we returned last week and we had a nice time- and a nice surprise. Who knew that the music my family loves would be just minutes away from my house.
So here's to Paul and Mark and their spot as DJ's- and this is where you can follow them:
http://sfvintagereggaesociety.blogspot.com/
I only wish that our family DJ would have been able to know these bways as well.
Nice one Wayne - you are the first 'personal experience' blog post anyone has made about us. Thanks so much for coming, glad it evoked those nice memories, great chatting with you and hope to see you there again. Bring the family!
ReplyDeleteright on Wayne! very kind words... thank so much and thanks so much for coming to Koko. i told Diep to keep you posted on upcoming things we may have going on. hope to see you around.
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We also have a Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/San-Francisco-Vintage-Reggae-Society/208955965562
ReplyDeleteAm I allowed to say "It was boss!"?
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