Show Preview: The Slackers with The Debonaires – at The El Rey Theater – September 20, 2013

The Slackers make their long awaited return to Los Angeles Friday September 20th at the El Rey Theatre and are bringing some talented friends along for the night.

New York Ska/Rocksteady heroes The Slackers have been mashing up stages all across North America, Europe and the world for over twenty yearsand have shown no signs of slowing down anytime soon. Fans have come to expect nothing but the best from these gentleman who’s soothing melodic harmony and dance floor friendly rhythms have captivated hearts and boots since the release of their first studio album “Better Late Than Never” (1996).

Over twelve albums later the adoration has only deepened as Los Angeles welcomes them as their own. Sharing the stage along side The Slackers are a vary familiar and unquestionably talented group of folks we lovingly refer to on the west coast as The Debs’ but better known as The Debonaires. Since 1995 The Debonaires have done Riverside proud creating and performing some of the best Ska/ Rocksteady and Reggae to come out of the west coast in the last twenty years and just recently with the highly anticipated release of their 4th album “Movin” fans can expect more of the same from The Debs. If you have not bought the new album yet September 20th will be the best showcase of what you’ve been missing.

Keep your ears up and your boots shined for a little Eric Monty Morris Version I know I will. Also tearing up the stage are Angel City Records recording artists Xiantoni Ari, Jackie Mendez and Xavier with Thee Hurricanes, this young crop of soul heavy and traditional inspired musicians only further boasts LA’s claim as the best place for new music. With Angel City Records showcasing three of them, the future looks bright. Things get underway at 8:00pm and early arrival is suggested be sure to stop by the merch booth and get your hands on some new albums that will soon become classics.

 

-Gio Van Dam-
Big Wheel Staff Reporter

 

 

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