Rock Steady!

Byron Lee – Rock Steady
Byron Lee – Can You Hear Me?
Byron Lee – Soul Ska

After having two DJs who I respect tremendously, namely O-Dub & Music Man Miles, recently inquire about this record after playing it out on Sundays, I thought it would be a good choice for Dig Deep. Byron Lee was one of the great ambassadors of Carribbean music and his group was one of the first to popularize Ska, Rock Steady and Calypso sounds throughout the world. (more…)

Kitty, Daisy & Lewis

Kitty, Daisy & Lewis – Honolulu Rock-A Roll-A

This record has been out for a while, but I only got a chance to hear it during our recent fundraiser at KCRW.  Siblings Kitty, Daisy & Lewis clearly favor 1950s vintage sounds, but have some interesting song choices, including a version of Canned Heat’s “Going Up The Country.” The song I’ve chosen is my favorite from the record, “Honolulu Rock-A Roll-A.”

As an added treat, here’s their recent session on Morning Becomes Eclectic at KCRW. Highly recommended viewing…

Many thanks to all of you who supported the station during our recent fundraiser. We raised a pretty penny for KCRW and have close to 20,000 subscribers to thank for it. Lots of new music this week and more funky tunes than normal. A call from O-Dub of Soul-Sides.com in the first hour may have influenced that, but hopefully you don’t mind. (more…)