Saturday 25th May 2013 

The Malthouse  
Princess Street 
Ipswich Suffolk

Tickets:  £12 advance  £15 on the door call Urban Vintage 01473210884 Queens Street Ipswich

Online Tickets link – https://www.theticketsellers.co.uk/tickets/pams-house-the-ipswich-hollywoods-reunion/100

Pams House Biography

The year is 1996, Prince Charles and Diana divorced, Mad cow disease hit the Uk & Micheal Jackson “Earth song” was Number One. And of course Pams House was born ! Pams House was created in the January as a result of an eventful coach trip to CLUB UK in Wandsworth (Oct 1995). The first ever Pams House party was disguised & for a 23rd birthday party for Carl Deasy & Kevin French at the Attic Club on St Helens Street Ipswich.. After a successful night, we returned to do many more… The Attic hosted the parties that proved to be the foundations of what has become the Regions most established & loved house music event … Some Epic nights took place with a vibe that can be described as ‘United, sweaty & intimate with lots of smiles, love and hugs – no it wasn’t an orgy – but it was an orgy of music with like minded people dancing and enjoying the moment passionately! Music with no snobbery, a united sound with no pretence or pre conception.. Music you often heard for the very first time on sweet crackling vinyl – Hand picked & presented to you fresh by your DJ. Pams House created & nurtured a genuine & loyal social gathering by word of mouth without any online social networking …

1996 was immense! The year included many monthly parties at the Attic and at the nearby ‘Double O’ club … Then a call from Dave Banks at ‘CLUB UK Ipswich’ changed everything! Pams accepted his invite and joined KINK to help launch the brand new Saturday nights at HOLLYWOODS and then continued with a showcase monthly event. Pams & Kink launched in February 1997 – the rest as they say made history! The Ipswich / Hollywoods nights went from strength to strength and inspired tour nights all over the Region including Clacton (Rumours) Newmarket (Whitehouse / Club M) and Norwich (Waterfront / UEA) .. as well as one-offs in London , Ibiza & many other venues in UK & Europe! The monthly Ipswich event gave Pams House the opportunity to enhance the vision while the tour nights helped increase a loyal fan base who would travel from all corners of East Anglia to party in Ipswich – Yes Ipswich!!

 All nights were heavily themed and featuring the nuttiest club freaks, dancers & entertainers around! The likes of Norman the Tunespotter & Justin the McDonalds man (as seen on the artwork) were synonymous to Pams House events from there on..as were the dancers who worked so hard on costumes & accessories to suit the theme! Pams never relied on huge guest DJ’s as the atmosphere & fun created by the team were the headline act – but many of the top House DJ’s of the time featured regularly! THE IPSWICH / HOLLYWOODS REUNION will recapture the vibe & atmosphere from 1996 to 2001 – we can re live or – if you werent lucky enough to be there – you can come see where & how it all it all began!!

By now you should know to expect a quality night of old skool bliss along with a good dose of 90′s R’n'B and Bashment.

Take a look at this superb lineup …

DJ LUCK & MC NEAT

PIED PIPER & MC DT

SKIPPA J

NATCH & SHOX

MC BANTON

The event will be held at the

Malt House

Princes St – Ipswich
(Formerly Zest Nightclub)

Doors open at 10PM till 4AM – £7 b4 11pm, £10 after

Please note that this is a ‘cash only’ venue, they will not be able to accept credit/debit cards

Saturday 15th June 2013 

Bar 1  
1 Exchange Way 
Chelmsford Essex 

Promo Video: http://youtu.be/rId4BxN-0qI

More info call: 07956459728

 
REWIND // “Black Steel Promotion’s” would like to say a “BIG” thank you, to all who came and supported the long awaited return of the “FEEL GOOD” Reggae & Soul Party!!! event at “Bar 1” Chelmsford, Essex 12th April 2013.…..The evening started off with a selection of Ska, Rock Steady, Studio 1/Treasure Isle classics such featuring artists such as Alton Ellis, Freddie McGregor, Slim Smith and Millie Small etc which black Steel maintained that segment for at least an hour, then the seventies Reggae kicked in with a selection of artists such as the Pioneers, Jimmy Cliff and

Toots & The Maytals, Desmond Decker and The legendary Bob Marley which eased us into the Dennis Brown/Maxi Priest & Fred Locks segments in which it was good to see the Big People crowd partying hard taking up every inch of the dance floor. Then the “Feel Good” resident DJ Skippa J introduced himself in his own fine style and changed the tempo with a mix of 80’s soul and 90’s RnB which had the Soul heads on a massive high for at least an hour, then the Sanchez, Tarrus Riley, Beres Hammond selection were unleashed by Skippa J in abundance, then also switching to an approach by turning the crowd into his choir with them singing the vast majority of songs word for word by teasing by turning the volume on and off enticing everyone to react hypnotically to his prompting catch phrases. The event was scheduled to finish at 03:00, but due to the crowd wanting more the even went on for another hour and fifteen minutes, and they were still there wanting and asking for more.

Also a special thanks to all the people travelled from London, Braintree, Ipswich, Canvey Island, Colchester & Southend etc that made the night what it was …and you all really know how to party for real. And not forgetting Claudette at reception who always does a marvellous job. “Black Steel Promotions” would like to “THANK” you all for your continued support and we will hope to see you all again for the next episode of the “FEEL GOOD” Reggae & Soul Party!!! that is coming soon in the near future. If anyone who would like to be on our text/emailing list for notifactions of future events please do not hesitate to call Black Steel Promotions on 07956459728 or email blacksteelevents@hotmail.co.uk with your details……God bless you all and thank you all once again for all your past and present support. Black Steel Promotions.

Next 2 Damn Hot 

Friday 31st May 2013

Talk Night Club 
Lucy Road
Southend On-Sea

Ipswich, Chelmsford & London coach details

Contact - Black Steel 07956459728

2 Damn Hot // Rewind

“Black Steel Promotion’s” would like to say a “BIG” thank you to all who braved the cold weather came and supported the “2 Damn Hot” Bashment Party!!! event at “TALK” Night Club in Southend On Sea on last Friday 22nd February 2013……as per usual the vibe was Electric, kicking off the vibes with Black Steel a rendition of Dancehall/RnB with a little old school Bashment warming up the crowd , and was followed by Resident Selector “Skippa J” from Missile Sound, who played an exclusive reggae/dancehall selection set setting a good pace, which turned up the heat another notch and coaxing and teasing the crowd getting them to repeat his famous catch phrases in a true mad frenzy hypnotic style, then DJ Platinum with his energetic no nonsense pleasing the ladies segments, then last but not least of the selectors “Super Click” “Scatty & Qupid” also Resident Selectors done their normal silky smooth fine style with an amazing selection of genre’s from Hip/Hop, Dancehall Bashment, Afro & Reggae in which the response from the crowd were making some serious noise from the crowd. There was also an electrifying display of dance hall moves from Super Click’s “Jamie & Short man” & “Pinky” who is last month’s & this month’s Dancehall Queen, but they had good competition from Skippa J’s Ipswich crew & Black Steel’s Chelmsford “2 Damn Hot” Bashment Party Crew, who showed that they don’t play and what they are made of…….Also a special thanks to all the birthday crews and London, Braintree, Canvey Island, Colchester & Southend crew that made the night what it was …and dem know how fi party for real. And not forgetting Claudette & Sonia at reception that always do a marvellous job and the security who are tight but very polite and laughing & joking with the crowd as the crowd have given me nothing but good reports about them.

And remember *Black Steel Promotions* would like to “THANK YOU” you all for your continued support and we will hope to see you all again on the last Friday of each month @ *TALK* Night Club for the next episode of the “2 Damn Hot” Bashment Party!!!……God bless you all and thank you all once again for all your past and present support.

Pictures from 2 Damn Hot February 2013

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Friday 26th October // Rewind 

“Black Steel Promotion’s” would like to say a “BIG” thank to all who came and supported the “2 Damn Hot” Bashment Party!!! ……as per usual the vibe was Electric, kicking of the vibes with DJ Younger Melody playing a rendition of Dancehall/RnB warming up the crowd with an array of mixing skills, and was followed by DJ Skillz who played an exclusive Afro Beats set setting a good pace, then approx 1am Skippa J from Missile Sound turned up the heat another notch playing the latest Bashment & Reggae tunes with a sprinkle of Old School Bashment thrown in which got the crowd in a mad frenzy with his crazy catch phrases on the mic, then last but not least Super Click’ “Scatty & Qupid” (Resident DJ’s) done their normal silky smooth fine style with an amazing selection of genre’s from hip/hop, Dancehall Bashment and Reggae in which the whistles and horn were making some serious noise from the crowd. There was also an electrifying display of dance hall moves from Super Click’s Richie Mundo & Slimz, but they had good competition from Chan Chan’s Birthday Crew & the Ipswich Dance Hall Queens who showed that they don’t play and what they are made of….the night was a success considering such short notice with a sudden change of venue….but it shows that the people really love the Bashment Vibe that “2 Damn Hot” provides. And remember we hope and thank you for your continued support and we will inform you as soon as possible with the “2 Damn Hot” Bashment Party’s forthcoming dates and venue……God bless you all and thank you all once again for all your past and present support. More info call Black Steel Da Real Deal -  07956 459728

Pictures from 2 Damn Hot October 2012

This event is quickly becoming one of England’s top dancehall events which is held on the last Friday of each month, it all started in January 2009 and is getting stronger and stronger, who would of thought years ago that Essex would be come one of the hottest places to go for dancehall music, how things have change over the years and, its all down to Black Steel the promoter for this event. 2 Damn Hot is all about dancing, and people come from all over to take part, deejays play Bashment, RnB & Hip Hop old and new, so if you love artists such as Vybz kartel, Popcaan, Elephant Man, Beenie Man, Chris Brown & drake then this event is for you.

Pictures from 2 Damn Hot at Candy Club

Rewind // Tony Matterhorn  

Live At 2 Damn Hot

Friday 27th April 2012

BIG MASSIVE thank you to all who attended the first *PLATINUM* edition of the “2 Damn Hot” Bashment Party with TONY MATTERHORN performing live on stage with an exclusive DJ set @ Candy Club, Chelmsford Essex on 27th April 2012. From start to finish Matterhorn had the crowd moving and cheering, especially the ladies in a mad frenzy with a smooth but punchy rendition of his hits Goodas Fi Dem, Dutty Wine & No Body Knows It etc for approx half an hour….and then he put the icing on the cake by displaying an exclusive juggling DJ segment withi his unique signature dj’ing style from back in the day which prooved that he is one of the best Selectors of all timer,…..set which made the night electrifying with maximum hype sealing the first official PLATINUM edition of the “2 Damn Hot” Bashment Party. Also many thanks also to the selectors Skippa j, Super Click & King Eruption who provided a wicked section of entertainment to the crowd getting a huge amount of forwards on the night and also to the receptionist and the Click Dancers who ruled the dance floor as per usual. It was and will always be a night to remember God bless you all and hope to see you all at the next edition of the “2 Damn Hot” Bashment Party.

Pictures From Event

Chronixx Biograph. Chronixx was the ‘stage’ name his friends bestowed on him, replacing the name ‘Little Chronicle’ he was given as the ‘junior’ to his father, the artist Chronicle. A little star amongst his peers, he had shown a love for music and song writing from an early age. He was born October 10, 1992 and was named Jamar Rolando McNaughton. His father, a musician, recognized his talents and nurtured him in an environment in which he could grow into whatever area of music he chose. Always accompanying him to the studio, Jamar grew up around the likes of Burro Banton, Norris Man and the legendary Gregory Isaacs. With a big smile and an engaging personality, he confidently set out to make his mark in music, by writing his first song ‘Rice Grain’ by the age of five and going on to be choir director and worship leader at 11. Coached by Danny Browne, he recorded his first song with him in 2003. Always displaying his versatility, Jamar, as a young man at St. Catherine High School, harmonized for gospel artistes such as Jermaine Edwards and reggae artiste Lutan Fyah.

At 14 years, he started producing and ‘building riddims’ for artistes such as Konshens and Munga Honorable and composing riddims such as the ‘Freezer Riddim’ for Icebox Records and voicing artistes such as, Popcaan for Maverick Records. While focusing on academics, with a special love for Visual Arts, Chronixx knew that his inner voice was coaxing him to let his own voice be heard. After his brother’s death in 2009, Chronixx became more inspired to ‘push out’ and as fate would have it, in that same year, met some ‘brothers’ who have undoubtedly impacted on the promising artist he is today. The synergy he found with Romaine ‘Teflon’ Arnett of Zinc Fence Recordz gave birth to the creation of a singer, stepping out militantly with a unique voice and armed with lyrics and an accompanying musical sound, set to capture his place on the reggae music stage.

In 2010, as if on a mission, Alty ‘J.O.E’ Nunes impacted on the lives of not only his brothers, Aijah & Jahnoi, but on Chronixx as well. They started working as a team and after Joe’s passing in February 2011, Chronixx, in honour of the Jah Ova Evil legacy, took his career to another level. Instead of going on to Edna Manley College as planned, he, along with other members of the Jah Ova Evil family, released singles such as Behind Curtain, African Heritage, Wall Street and Warrior. Today, Chronixx credits his versatility and his professional stage presence to the early lessons he received from his father Chronicle, who always shared his own experiences and encouraged his son to go one step beyond with each performance. Chronixx is not disappointing his father, his family or his friends who know that the ‘sky is the limit’ for this young man who sees ‘music as his mission.’ YES I…

Wednesday 17th July  
Indigo 02 
Greenwich London

Friday 19th July 
Bingley Hall 
Birmingham

Saturday 20th July 
Cathedral House 
Huddersfield

Sunday 21st July 
02 Academy 
Brixton London

Box Office: 0208 5550044  http://www.ticketmania.co.uk/index.asp 

The Abyssinians 

Colchester Art Centre 
Church Street 
Colchester 
Essex: C01 1NF 

Wednesday 15th May 2013 / Box Office: 01206 500900

The roots harmony vocal trio, the Abyssinians was formed in 1968 in Jamaica by founding members Donald Manning, Bernard Collins and Linford Manning. In 1969, they released “Satta Massagana” recorded on Coxson Dodd’s Studio One label – a Rastafarian hymn speaking of Ethiopia. “Satta Massagana” was a hit that has become an anthem worldwide and launched The Abyssinians into the ranks of International stardom. “Satta Massagana” has became one of reggae’s most popular songs. It has also been covered by many other top artists such as Third World and Don Carlos. What followed was a string of hits including “Declaration of Rights,” “Yi Mas Gan.” and “Let My Days Be Long”. The early albums were collections of singles recorded throughout the 1970’s on their own label, Clinch. From the early to mid-70s, the Abyssinians recorded sparingly, but the quality of the group’s work was remarkable. Carlton Manning’s (Donald’s older brother) key role in mentoring the Abyssinians is comparable to the role Joe Higgs played with the Wailers years earlier. Carlton Manning coached the trio in the minor chord harmony singing that would define its style, and he also taught Donald to play the guitar. Donald Manning recalls his brother’s efforts. “Most of the harmony that we sing, Carlton teach us, because me and Bernard was singing together and Carlton told me that because I was playing the guitar, Bernard will sing [more] leads than I do . . . so I must sing the harmony.” This minor chord harmony style characterized the Abyssinians unique sound. “[My] harmonies are mainly minor chords on a 7th, 9th, 13th [tertian (3rds)] harmony. If you know the [guitar], you deal with the chords and formulate the harmonies from there if the artists can take it. Minor chords are intricate. The scales are not the regular scales. You have to know what you’re doing musically. [That’s how] you get the Far Eastern sound.” The Abyssinians have a distinct sound that is special and beloved. Fortunately for the world, Linford Mannings has been replaced for the live shows with an exceptionally talented replacement in David Morrison, so the trio is in top form to this day representing the roots of reggae music. “Glory to Jah, let him be praised.”

All tickets £12. Doors open 8pm.

The saga continued from the Maxi Priest live concert from the previous week, as if that wasn’t enough meat on the bone for Ipswich, Missile’s annual Easter Reggae event was another huge success for the local community, filled with Reggae fans and connoisseurs from all over the South East of England turning out in full force for the annual “Reggae Dancehall Extravaganza” event. Kick starting the evening was the veteran “Father Reddaz” (an Missile member) who aroused the crowd with a pre- meditated and carefully planned segments by playing some exclusive revival tunes from his never ending treasured vaults within the first two hours of the night, which had the crowd in a de ja vous back in the day trance, which by then the pace was set to a high calibre. This was then followed by DJ Lexus (Conscious fm’s finest) & Skippa J, who are Suffolk’s most famous double act, unleashing some real authentic Reggae gems, which teased and had the crowd hooked with (Missile Sound) DJ Lexus’s selecting skills & Skippa J’s signature catch phrases, had the crowd eating out of his hands, with the crowd rocking and swaying responding verbally in a continuous fashion to his prompting catch phrases. Now it was time for the special guest the legendary “Fat Man Sound” from London who came on precisely at 12.30am and well and truly stuck to the format as promised on the flyer in a ‘Rub A Dub Style’ commencing their segments brandishing an arsenal of high quality “Dub Plates” such as “Romain Virgo” & “Beres Hammond” on the “Feel Good Riddim”, with one of London’s best veteran Mic men who goes by the name of “Isaac Natty” who definitely has not lost the richness and timing in his well known voice, and he enigmatically entertained the crowd in a true “Rub-A-Dub” style and fashion. The crowd were responding verbally with hands in the air and in appreciation to the Dub Plates that were played by the famous “Fat Man” sound in which they made it look so easy.

And still “Nereus Joseph” hadn’t performed yet and the crowd were in a satisfied state by then as they were dancing and singing to the tunes that were playing. So the clock struck 1:30am, and it was now show-time. The veteran singer “Nereus Joseph” took to the stage and received a huge and warm welcome, his first song was his 80’s classic “Guidance”’ followed by three lovers rock songs tunes and finished his performance with his most recent hit ‘Soul Rebel’ which was guaranteed to have everyone singing along, especially when he pointed the microphone into the crowd and they were singing it word for word as if their lives depended on it, and trust me it was a beautiful sight to see. The last 30min of the dance “Missile Sound” & “Fat Man sound “played one for one dub plate style which was well received and appreciated by the crowd, when the lights came on at the end of the dance the venue was still packed with the crowd asking for more, you would have thought that no one had any permanent residence to go back to. The event organiser “Skippa J” had promised what the catch phrase said…”IT AH GO NICE”!!!….and it definately was and everybody was pleased and got more than they had bargained for, only £5 before 10pm & £8 thereafter….what a giveaway…..this was really a bargain hunters dream.

“Reggae Dancehall Extravaganza” is an event where we show respect to all original dancehall artiste and sound systems that pave the way to make dancehall what it is today. Missile Sound would like to thank you for all your past and continued support and we hope to see you all again at our next R.D.E Easter Good Friday 2014. God bless you all, Missile Sound.

Video footage on Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-cvs5P8hZeo

Pictures from the event

And the band started to play some of “Maxi Priests” song in a short medley style, then the moment that they had all been talking about & waiting for over the last three months was finally here….the Grammy Nominated, American Billboard chart topper ”MAXI PRIEST” came bursting on stage with a super immortal energy blasting out the legendary hits, such as “In The Spring time”, “Should I”, “Wide World”, “Believe in love”, “Close To You” etc and by then the audience were swinging from the chandeliers screaming, shouting, dancing in the isles which turned into a free for all who clambered to get to the front and I have never seen so many mobile phone flashes in one night. Maxi Priest showed the loyal fans and the loyal haters why he is still a major name in Reggae music as his performance was second to none. The backing band were also tight with every note on pitch and were finely tuned. And to add more spice to his performance he brought on his protégé called “Beniton” who brought a dancehall feel to the performance and the audience warmed to him very well swaying hands in the air from side to side. And also Maxi Priest did not hold back in making the ladies scream to high heaven.

So to sum up the whole event I would have to give it 10 out of 10, and I also got this from a lot of members of the audience I spoke to. Also not forgetting D & Skippa J, D-Mck Promotions family, who made this spectacular event possible. So Ipswich give yourselves a good pat on the back as you definitely have something to be very proud of. Review by Black Steel

Maxi Priest live: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XxQ9KAS80zw

Gappy Ranks live: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mAU3-eAa8cI

Reggae Rainbow Live: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v05E6oa_7Es

Pictures from the event

Jahman Nuclear win’s  ’winners take all’ UK sound clash.

King Tubbys got knock out unfairly?

More update coming soon…

Saturday 27th April 2013 

The City Suite 
80 Wharf Street South 
Leicester LE1 2AA

Six sounds battle it out for £3,000 cash and more importantly the crowning of being UK’s number sound.

King Tubbys / London
Platinum Cartel / London
Classique / Manchester
Little Sample / Huddersfield
Jahman Nuclear / Wolverhampton
Natural Affair / Telford

Comper Chin [Irish & Chin] Reggae Girls Promotion Hot Line: 07779 410410