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[Craig_G]

Fat Freddies Drop.  I was only recently introduced to this band and I see they're playing bestival (Who's line up co-incidentaly looks awesome!).

Here's hoping for an appearance.  I normally get to listen to a lot of great reggae at glasto and hope this year is no exception.  Toots and the Maytals, Jimmy Cliff and Burning Spear are on my wish list too.  Oh and Cas Haley - who was on American Idol.  Amazing voice.

[eFestivals]

If you're talking Bestival and reggae, why no mention of Twinkle Brothers or Rodigan?

And if you like reggae, tune into the reggae/ska show that's on eFestivals Radio each Friday at 3pm.

http://radio.efestivals.co.uk

[Craig_G]

eFestivals, on Feb 4 2010, 01:49 PM, said:

If you're talking Bestival and reggae, why no mention of Twinkle Brothers or Rodigan?

And if you like reggae, tune into the reggae/ska show that's on eFestivals Radio each Friday at 3pm.

http://radio.efestivals.co.uk

Because I haven't heard of them/don't know their stuff.  Having a quick listen though and liking it.

[Craig_G]

Actually I have seen Rodigans vids before.  He's funny! lol

[eFestivals]

Craig_G, on Feb 4 2010, 02:03 PM, said:

Actually I have seen Rodigans vids before.  He's funny! lol

Videos? I'm not sure a white reggae DJ aged well over 60 makes videos, does he?

[Craig_G]

eFestivals, on Feb 4 2010, 02:05 PM, said:

Videos? I'm not sure a white reggae DJ aged well over 60 makes videos, does he?

You are referring to Father Rodigan right?

[eFestivals]

Craig_G, on Feb 4 2010, 02:08 PM, said:

You are referring to Father Rodigan right?

Well, David Rodigan ... that's his name.

That's him, yep, but I think that's just him f**king about with a band rather than anything vaguely serious.

[Craig_G]

There's a lot of his stuff on the tube.  A lot of sound clashes.  Maybe not my personal choice but he's obviously a legend in what he does.

[eFestivals]

Craig_G, on Feb 4 2010, 02:14 PM, said:

There's a lot of his stuff on the tube.  A lot of sound clashes.  Maybe not my personal choice but he's obviously a legend in what he does.

I guess it's quite easy to be a legend as a UK-based long-time reggae DJ (as DJ Derek also proves).

I used to listen to Rodigan on Capital Radio in the mid/late 70s - and as far as i was aware at that point (tho I was only around 13-15 at the time) there were no other reggae DJs at all.

[Billy09]

eFestivals, on Feb 4 2010, 02:44 PM, said:

I guess it's quite easy to be a legend as a UK-based long-time reggae DJ (as DJ Derek also proves).

I used to listen to Rodigan on Capital Radio in the mid/late 70s - and as far as i was aware at that point (tho I was only around 13-15 at the time) there were no other reggae DJs at all.

DJ Derek rocks.

[usatoglas]

i would be more than happy for DJ Derek to grace the decks at glastonbury.

one of the most amazing reggae dj's I have ever seen.  Talk about knowing how to pick a tune

[2/Z]

DJ Derek, absolute leg end!!

[eFestivals]

Rodigan would have been FAR more well known than Derek less than ten years ago - Derek's fame outside of Bristol has come from festies, while Rodigan used to broadcast to a potential audience of 20M+ every week for the many years he was on Capital Radio.

[usatoglas]

eFestivals, on Feb 4 2010, 03:24 PM, said:

Rodigan would have been FAR more well known than Derek less than ten years ago - Derek's fame outside of Bristol has come from festies, while Rodigan used to broadcast to a potential audience of 20M+ every week for the many years he was on Capital Radio.

had the pleasure of chatting to derek some years ago at a place in bristol and from what he said he has some collection.,

Also, wasnt he some kind of civil servant or something up until he got regular gigs

[sammysundae]

rodigan is playing a lot this year. would be absolutely quality at glasto. get him involved!!!!

[eFestivals]

usatoglas, on Feb 4 2010, 03:34 PM, said:

had the pleasure of chatting to derek some years ago at a place in bristol and from what he said he has some collection.,

Also, wasnt he some kind of civil servant or something up until he got regular gigs

Derek was an accountant.

[usatoglas]

eFestivals, on Feb 4 2010, 03:57 PM, said:

Derek was an accountant.

ah I was close, I knew it was something like that.

Wouldnt mind having a rummage through is record collection.

Saw him play at lovebox one year at the trojan stage and i think my feet bled, or my head exploded. one of the 2 but not sure which.

[eFestivals]

for those who like their reggae, the weekly efests radio reggae show is on right now.

Http://radio.efestivals.co.uk

[timespeedsup]

eFestivals, on Feb 4 2010, 01:49 PM, said:

If you're talking Bestival and reggae, why no mention of Twinkle Brothers or Rodigan?

And if you like reggae, tune into the reggae/ska show that's on eFestivals Radio each Friday at 3pm.

http://radio.efestivals.co.uk

Loved that Twinkle Brothers tune you played early on Neil, had never heard of them. But the album said 1980, so is a pleasant surprise to find them still playing live.

I missed Steel Pulse last year at Glasto, so not going to get too excited about any reggae they announce.  

[Craig_G]

Are these recorded?  Can I download or get some form of podcast....?