Don’t miss this incredible double bill!
We are delighted to announce that reggae legends – Misty In Roots will be celebrating their 50th anniversary next year with a series of releases, club and festival appearances throughout 2025. Including their first performance in Reading in decades.
Misty In Roots first came together in 1975 as a backing band for the late, great Nicky Thomas – one of Jamaica’s all time greats who had achieved national chart success with Love of the Common People, and have gone onto be one of the finest reggae acts the world has seen.
By 1978 Misty In Roots began to develop their own orthodox roots reggae sound. Their powerful lyrics inspired by the economic decline, a growing awareness of their African culture and a spiritual awakening born out on the band’s stunning debut album Live at the Counter Eurovision, which is cited as one of the greatest live reggae albums ever.
Now, entering their 50th year, we can look back over the works of Misty In Roots and see how immense the combined talents of this cooperative group are, producing uplifting righteous music for all to hear. They are quite simply one of the greatest reggae bands who are still phenomenal live.
Pama International’s deep-rooted connection to Trojan Records goes back to 2006 when they became the first new band to sign to the iconic record label in 30 years! The, critically acclaimed, resulting album ‘Trojan Sessions’ featured original songs penned by band writer/producer/keyboardist – Sean Flowerdew for reggae royalty; Derrick Morgan, Dawn Penn, Dave & Ansel Collins, AJ Frankin (Chosen Few), Dennis Alcapone and Winston Francis. In 2016 Pama International launched the official Trojan Records club night in London. And in 2018 they performed a highly popular two month ‘Trojan Records songbook’ UK tour.
We are now delighted to announce that Pama International return with The Trojan Songbook part 2 tour in spring 2025! A brand new show that not only stars unique interpretations of Trojan Records’ iconic back catalogue, but also original material from the bands first reggae album in eight years – Return of the Unity Rockers.
Whats more, every customer attending the show will receive an exclusive and free collectors Trojan songbook (only available at the shows)!
Formed in 2001 Pama int’l are “one of the best reggae & soul bands in the country” (Chris Hawkins – BBC6). They have recorded 18 critically acclaimed albums and 6 BBC sessions at Maida Vale and Abbey Road, been playlist on BBC 6 and championed by the likes of the BBC’s David Rodigan, Don Letts, Janice Long, Chris Hawkins, Huey Morgan, Steve Lamacq, Robert Elms, Craig Charles and xfm’s John Kennedy. In 2016 they became the first new band to sign to Trojan Records in 30 years! The collective nature and pedigree of the band has seen them collaborate with Ken Boothe, Derrick Morgan, Dave & Ansel Collins, Rico Rodriguez, Dawn Penn, Billy Bragg, AJ Franklin (The Chosen Few), Wrongtom, Mad Professor, Nick Manasseh, Snowboy and members of The Specials, Madness, The Selecter, Style Council, Steel Pulse, The Upsetters, Galliano and more!
Live they have played festivals galore including; Glastonbury, Womad, Kendal Calling, Beautiful Days, Big Chill, Bestival, Vintage, Guilfest, Bearded Theory, The London Int’l Ska Festival, Boomtown and Wickerman festivals as well as legendary venues; Alexandra Palace, The Astoria, Electric Ballroom, 100 Club, and The Jazz Cafe, as well as touring with The Specials, Madness, Toots & The Maytals, Jimmy Cliff, Georgie Fame, Prince Buster, Lee Perry, The Beat, The Skatalites and many others.
We hope you will join us for what is promised to be a great night of ska, rocksteady, reggae and soul!
THIS EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE IN THE KOMEDIA BASEMENT
STANDING SHOW
AGES 14+ (UNDER 16s MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT)
