Channel One Sound System / DJ Nu at The Shakedown

Wednesday, June 10th
Channel One Sound System / DJ Nu
$20 advance, $25 day of show
7:30 doors, 8:00 show
Reggae, UK dance hall, dub selectas
Last US date to experience Channel One Sound System!
Legendary Jamaican sounds brought to you by original selector Mikey Dread and MC Ras Sherby…CHANNEL ONE SOUND SYSTEM!
Limited US dates for this amazing night of culture, 100% Vinyl records and community.
With support from local selector DJ Nu. All respect to Culture Yard International for all you do to connect international artists with the NW.

History! Established in the late 1970s by siblings Michael and Trevor Bailey, Channel One SoundSystem originated when they were passed control of their father’s Admiral Bailey sound.They introduced the sound to nearby blues parties and dance events. The choice of the name Channel One was a tribute to the iconic Channel One studio in Jamaica, a place from which the brothers procured many of their records.
During this era, accessing new reggae music proved challenging for Jamaicans, as it was not featured on radio or in local nightclubs. Instead, the communities organized blues parties and shabeens, where sound systems played the latest and most popular reggae tracks.
Channel One is led by Mikey Dread, original selector, who plays a strictly vinyl selection from his one turn table. Alongside Mikey Dread are various vocalists and MCs who compliment the music with Rastafarian song and chanting. Current MCs are Macky Banton and Ras Sherby. Channel One play a unique selection of conscious reggae, exclusive dubplates and uplifting steppas. Channel One’s hand built sound system provides a rich heavyweight bass sound, which compliments their tight selection of old and new roots music.Channel One’s mission is “to break down barriers via reggae music”, they have achieved this by travelling and playing to new audiences and venues all over the world.