The Underground Roots tour w/ Lee Scratch Perry and Brooklyn Radio’s own Subatomic Sound System is hitting the USA right now (April 12-20, 2015).
Since week 2 of Coachella is just starting, what better way to revive some footage of Lee Perry hailing up the collie & chanting down Bunny Wailer & Snoop Lion. This was just jive from Coachella week 1, 2013, Lee “Scratch”Perry + Subatomic Sound System perform “Underground Roots” with Emch on the mix, Black Ark studio veteran Larry McDonald on percussion, Paul Zasky of Dubblestandart on bass, and the Woman in Dub singers (Chezere & Amanada) holding down the harmonies.
This track is a version by Subatomic Sound System that includes Ari Up (RIP) of the Slits also on vocals and was released on the limited edition vinyl 7″ “Hello, Hell is Very Low”
Here are the tour dates of Scratch & Subatomic Sound System with support acts! Emch on the beats and mix. Larry McDonald on percussion. Paul Zasky of Dubblestandart on bass.
4/14 Atlanta – Masquerade
4/15 New Orleans – Tiptinas
4/16 Houston – Fitzgerald’s Upstairs
4/17 Austin – Austin Reggae Fest Auditorium (alongside The Skatalites and Yellowman)
4/18 Dallas – Gas Monkey Bar & Grill (with The Skatalites)
4/20 Denver – Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom
(alongside Cypress Hill, Meth & Redman, and Collie Budz)
Also: Emch will be in the UK Sept 24 at the United Nations of Dub Festival along with Adrian Sherwood, Mad Professor, Channel One, Jah Shaka and many more.
