The Jamaican Club in Gloucester has hosted many excellent reggae events in the past. Some of the world's finest sound systems have played there - names such as - Jah Shaka, Saxon, Stone Love, Sir Coxsone, V Rocket, Jah Trinity, Rodigan, and tons of others. Plenty top reggae acts have stopped off for a session along the way too, with the likes of Maxi Priest, Pliers, Leroy Smart, Thriller U, Tippa Irie, Cocoa Tea, Barrington Levy, in fact far too many to mention here.
In the 80's and early 90's the Jamaican Club often put on All-Dayers which introduced other music styles - with house, hip hop, soul and funk blasting out to a full house.
The club was located in a fairly isolated spot which meant you'd hear the music from quite a distance away before you actually encountered the building - and when you got there, the music could go on till 6 in the morning!
Anyway, it just so happens I have a live recording from the early 90's capturing a typical reggae soundclash at this venue.
This particular night had 2 sound systems - Vinyl Star v Black Ice - with guests, Ninjaman, Nadine Culture, Ninja Youth and Nardo Ranks.
Just a short snippet (below) as an example of the kind of thing that went on at the Jamaican Club week after week back in the day.
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