Event
The MIGHTY DIAMONDS w/ Yellow Wall Dub Squad
FRIDAY
February 13th, 2009
THE MIGHTY DIAMONDS
@ El Rincon
2700 16th St. (@ Harrison St.)
San Francisco, CA
(415) 437-9240
The Mighty Diamonds were formed in 1969 in the Kingston ghetto of Trenchtown, also home to Bob Marley. From day one onward, their lineup consisted of founder and harmony singer Pat "Lloyd" Ferguson (aka Judge Diamond, the Judge), lead singer Donald Shaw (aka Tabby Diamond, the Prophet), and harmony singer Fitzroy Simpson (aka Bunny Diamond, the Jester). Their sweet sound and polished choreography were distinctly inspired by the Motown groups of the '60s. During the early '70s, they recorded for several producers, including Stranger Cole and Rupie Edwards, without much success. Finally, in 1973, they caught on at Byron Lee's DynamicSounds studio and notched their first hit with "Shame and Pride."
From there, the group moved on to Joseph "JoJo" Hoo Kim's Channel One imprint in 1975. They scored two quick hits with "Country Living" and "Hey Girl," and then had their biggest success yet with "Right Time." Signed to a major-label deal with Virgin, the Mighty Diamonds issued their first album, also titled Right Time, in 1976. It was an instant classic, tackling a multitude of social and spiritual issues with powerful yet graceful music, and spawned further hits in "I Need a Roof," "Have Mercy," and "Africa." Now stars in the U.K. as well as Jamaica, the group traveled to New Orleans to record their follow-up LP, Ice on Fire. Produced by Allen Toussaint, the album was an uneasy marriage of reggae and American R&B, and was received poorly by the group's roots-minded fans.
Retreating from crossover territory, the Mighty Diamonds returned to Channel One and cut several strong roots albums over the next few years: 1978's Stand Up for Your Judgement, 1979's Tell Me What's Wrong, and the most acclaimed of the bunch, 1979's Deeper Roots. In the early '80s, the group started working with producer Gussie Clarke, reworking old Studio One rhythm tracks into new songs on their 1981 album Changes. One of those new songs, "Pass the Kouchie" (or sometimes "Kutchie"), was a major hit in Jamaica, and in 1982 it was covered by the Musical Youth for the U.S. and U.K. smash "Pass the Dutchie" (substituting a type of cooking pot for the original's marijuana slang).
In the mid-'80s, the Diamonds began to incorporate the digital sounds of ragga into their music, on albums like 1985's Struggling and the Clarke-produced efforts The Real Enemy (1987) and Get Ready (1988). Additionally, several collections of the group's unreleased work for Channel One appeared during the decade. Their recording pace slowed a bit in the '90s, though they still came up with fine new albums like 1993's smooth, soul-oriented Paint It Red and 1994's harder-hitting Speak the Truth. The group also continued its extensive international touring schedule up into the new millennium, and kept up a steady string of appearancesat the annual Reggae Sunsplash Festival...
+Also Performing Live (Reggae/Soul/Acoustic)
AIDAN SHIWA
Whether singing a soulful and evocative melody or a harder edged rhyme, Aidan's voice always carries his message clearly. His lyrics, which promote non-violence, consciousness and compassion, are truly the heart of his music. Performances are energetic and inspirational. The danceable beats, intriguing melodies and though-provoking words are guaranteed to keep crowds pleased. At the young age of twenty-five, Aiden is already a veteran in the music world. He first began performing and songwriting at age eleven. Between 2001 and 2005 he fronted Pacific Vibrations" with his brother Kerry Wing. With Pacific Vibrations he recorded the album Eastern Sun, which gained air play both nationally and internationally. The album reached ..7 on Creation Steppin' online radio. With the band Aidan performed at such shows as San Franciscos renowned Reggae in the Park. they headlined U.C. Davis' Whole Earth Festival and have played along side such greats as Steel Pulse, Luciano, Sizzla and Burning Spear. As a Solo artist Aidan has performed in Africa, Europe, South and Central America, and Canada. Currently Aidan is in the studio working on his long awaited debut solo album "Peaceful Fire", which is due for release...
+ Residents spinning:
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- 18 + UP / 21 + UP / Doors open @ 9:30pm
- $20 pre-sale / $25 @ the door
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LocationEl Rincon
2700 16th St
San Francisco, CA 94103
United States
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| Minimum Age: 18 |
| Kid Friendly: No |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: No |
| Wheelchair Accessible: No |
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