An evening celebrating the myriad of reggae pioneers who recorded at one of Jamaica's oldest and influential recording studios.

Two immersive sets of old-school instrumental dub reggae, drawn straight from the legendary vaults of Studio One, Jamaica. Timeless riddims and deep grooves—roots music at its finest, brought to life by Richmond’s premier reggae musicians. Irie vibes, ya’ll.

The ensemble includes Ken Kellner (guitar/vocals), Ryan Harlow (drums), Wayne Obryan (bass), Javin Purnell (keyboard/piano), Mike Reitz (percussion), Tyler Donnelly (sax), Jonathan Watson (trombone), and Matt Graham (guitar).

"A classic Jamaican rocksteady harmony trio, the Cables (Keeble Drummond, Elbert Stewart, and Vince Stoddard) came together in the late '60s, and although they produced some of the best cuts in the genre, they were woefully under-recorded. Named after Drummond's first name (which was sometimes presented as Keble), the group cut a single ("Good Luck to You") with producer Sonia Pottinger before moving on in 1968 to work with Coxsone Dodd at his legendary Studio One facility. There the Cables tracked two wonderful singles, "Baby Why" and "What Kind of World," along with a dozen or so equally striking tunes, all of which are collected on their only album, What Kind of World. By 1970 the group and Dodd had parted company, and the Cables recorded briefly with both J.J. Johnson and Harry J before disbanding in 1972. Drummond attempted a solo career, but without much success. At their peak, the Cables were equal to any of the great Jamaican vocal trios, and their work is well worth seeking out for fans of the genre." - Steve Leggett, ALLMUSIC

Studio One is one of Jamaica's most renowned record labels and recording studios; it has been described as the Motown of Jamaica. The record label was involved with most of the major music movements in Jamaica during the 1960s and 1970s, including ska, rocksteady, reggae, dub and dancehall. [WIKIPEDIA]

With only 107 seats, shows at Révéler are intimate and immersive. A romantic venue with exquisite sound and dreamy vibes, Révéler offers a unique selection of cocktails, wines, beers, bubbles, and non-alcoholic beverages. Our kitchen delivers small plates crafted with care.

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