Music

Reggae Lyme: David Rodigan and Greensleeves Hi-Fi

Saturday 2 September 2023

Caribbean music phenomenon, Shabba Party presents Reggae Lyme with David Rodigan and the Greensleeves Hi-Fi. A rare chance to join the legendary David Rodigan with the iconic Greensleeves Records in a historic venue by the sea. For over 35 years David Rodigan has been the top dog in the bass heavy-atmosphere of Britain’s reggae dancehalls. The key to his success has been an unsinkable passion for reggae music and an encyclopaedic knowledge of the island’s artists, songs and rhythm tracks.

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Bar opens 7:00 P.M.
Starts 7:00 P.M.
Early bird £16.00
Second release £19.00
Third release £21.00

10% off for members

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Book online at any time, at the Lyme Regis Bookshop and Bridport Tourist Information Centre during normal opening hours, the Marine on Monday and Friday mornings 10 – 1, and over the phone on 01308 424901. The displayed price includes a £1 restoration levy.

Booking fee may apply

Caribbean music phenomenon, Shabba Party presents Reggae Lyme with David Rodigan and the Greensleeves Hi-Fi. A rare chance to join the legendary David Rodigan with the iconic Greensleeves Records in a historic venue by the sea. For over 35 years David Rodigan has been the top dog in the bass heavy-atmosphere of Britain’s reggae dancehalls. The key to his success has been an unsinkable passion for reggae music and an encyclopaedic knowledge of the island’s artists, songs and rhythm tracks.

Rodigan began his reggae broadcasting career in 1978 on BBC Radio London. He moved to Capital Radio in 1979, then moving to Kiss FM. Today he enjoys a famed Sunday night slot on BBC 1XTRA.  

He plays a unique selection of customised dub plates and classic recordings to loyal reggae fans worldwide. 

Greensleeves Hi-Fi have taken the music from pioneering Reggae label directly to the people through a series of ‘Soundsystem style’ DJ sets from Geneva to London to Berlin and beyond. Expect a ruff & tuff selection from the Greensleeves vaults all played on original vinyl – Roots, Dub, Reggae, Rubadub, Dancehall and beyond! 

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For ages 16 and over