Tuff Gong hosts Iration Ites – Vinyl Series
The legendary Tuff Gong Studios is expected to alive this evening with the vibrations of cool music, thanks to the Iration Ites — Vinyl Series.
The third instalment of the event, The Iration Ites — Vinyl Series, The Tuff Gong edition, will feature legendary vintage sound systems and disc jockeys known to spin the original ‘wheels of steel’, with resident disc jockey Lee Tafari, Ivor ‘The Entertainer’ Smith and DJ DC ,the one with the direct consciousness, in charge of the nights’ vibe.
Darren Hamilton, manager of The Uprising Roots Band, one of the promoters of the Iration Ites says this staging of Iration Ites – Vinyl Series and will be a “veryspecial event”.
“January 7 is the day when the Ethiopian Christmas is celebrated and so it’s a very significant day in the Rastafari community. We are more than happy that we will be able to not only stage Iration Ites at Tuff Gong Studios, but that we will be able to create a unique experience for patrons because of this special day,” remarked Hamilton.
“Tuff Gong is a space where positive energy can grow and the community of Reggae lovers can enjoy conscious, positive vibration and build the love energy that’s so necessary today,” he said.
“We want to remember the days when the dancehall did sweet. Anywhere two sound box set up and some sweet Reggae tune a flow, likkle food and drinks deh bout, good people and good vibes used to follow,” added Tuff Gong Spokesperson, Donisha Prendergast.
Hamilton reiterates that the vinyl series would feature disc jockeys and sound systems from back in the day and they will be playing strictly from records.
“There are no CDs, no auto-tune, nothing like that allowed at Iration Ites – Vinyl Series. Real, true old-time spinning from some spectacular sounds and DJs and in the way records were meant to be enjoyed,” he said, also keeping tight lipped about what was in store for the music lovers that will be turning out to the event.
He hinted however, at the fact that the retro dancehall mood would be fully complimented by the décor. Items from the Record Shop will be on display for discounted prices, providing the opportunity to experience music from all over the world that has been recorded at Tuff Gong over the years. Persons will also be able to experience how vinyl records are made.
