Pama International at the Electric Palace (14+)

Bridport Electric Palace

Pama International’s deep-rooted connection to Trojan Records goes back to 2006 when they became the first new band in 30 years to sign to the iconic record label! In 2016 they launched the official Trojan Records club night at Heavenly Records’ London venue – The Social. And in 2018 they performed a two month sold out ‘Trojan Records songbook’ UK tour.

Pama International now return with a brand new Trojan Records Songbook tour this Autumn, which stars not only unique interpretations of Trojan Records’ iconic back catalogue and a free collectors Trojan songbook (only available at the shows), but also they will be showcasing tracks from their upcoming album!

From its launch in the summer of 1968, Trojan Records enjoyed no less than 36 major UK hits between 1969 and 1975 and in so doing introduced the likes of Ken Boothe, Bob & Marcia, John Holt, Jimmy Cliff, Dave & Ansel Collins, The Pioneers and Toots & The Maytals to a global audience.

Since their formation in 2001 Pama International have released 18 albums, recorded 5 BBC sessions, been playlisted on BBC 6 music and France’s Radio Nova, and been championed on the airwaves by BBC’s David Rodigan, Steve Lamacq, Craig Charles Funk & Soul show, Gideon Coe, Don Letts, Huey Morgan, Nemone, Robert Elms, Radcliffe & Maconie, Bob Harris, Janice Long and Chris Hawkins and xfm’s Jon Kennedy, to name but few.

Their collective natural has seen them collaborated with Ken Boothe, Rico Rodriguez, Derrick Morgan, Dawn Penn, Dave & Ansel Collins, AJ Frankin (Chosen Few), Dennis Alcapone, Mad Professor, Billy Bragg, Wrongtom, and Snowboy, whilst members from; The Specials, Madness, Galliano, Steel Pulse, Lee Perry’s Upsetters, the Style Council, The Selecter, Pop Will Eat Itself, Bentley Rhythm Ace, Kasabian, The Swinging Cats and the Paul Weller band have all permformed as part of the band!

Not content to keep his music to record alone band founder/song writer – Sean Flowerdew has had music included in over 20 film and television shows, the most successful being Lock, Stock & Two Smoking Barrels and Hollywood blockbuster Fools Gold.

Live, the band built a huge following touring with; The Specials, Madness, Jimmy Cliff, Toots & The Maytals, Prince Buster, Lee Perry, Max Romeo, Georgie Fame, Bob Andy, Misty In Roots and The Clash’s Mick Jones. Their reputation has been further cemented with festival performances at; Glastonbury, Womad, Boomtown, Beautiful Days, Big Chill, Wickerman, Bestival and Kendal Calling, sell-out shows at London’s iconic 100 Club and Jazz Cafe, and in 2018, they launched their soul revue to 7000 people at Alexandra Palace.

Come join us for a truly unique celebration of the world’s iconic Trojan Records presented to you by Pama International.

“premier rocksteady” David Rodigan BBC1xtra “as ever, their productions & taste are faultless” Craig Charles BBC6music “they’re right up there with the best soul & reggae bands in the UK” Chris Hawkins BBC6music

Saturday 06 September at 8pm

THIS IS THE RESCHEDULED EVENT FROM FRIDAY 21 FEB.

ALL ORIGINAL BOOKINGS REMAIN VALID

Age Restriction: 14+ (Under 18’s must be accompanied by an adult)

Ticket Price: £22.00

Tickets available from Bridport Tourist Information Centre, Bridport Town Hall, South Street DT6 3LF. Tel: 01308 424901

www.electricpalace.org.uk