was there for this live recording at the belly up tavern in Solano Beach 

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The Rhythm Express        You’re Wondering Now       featuring Selena Evangeline    7Arts

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Every once and awhile you come across a classic song that sticks to the inner walls of the brain like sweet candy. Such is the case for Rueben “Andy” Anderson and Joanna “Joey” Dennis’s, “I’m Wondering Now,” released on the C and N - J.A Records in 1964 as the duo, Andy & Joey with backing from one time band members of the original Skatalites – Lloyd Knibbs, drums and Nerylynn Taitt, guitar.

The song caught our attention two years back when searching for great material for the Rhythm Express and pairing songs with our front line singers; Selena Evangeline, Gavin Hope and Stacey Kay. There’s a terrific, yet brief version from the V festival in 2009 with the Specials, who recorded the song on their debut, The Specials produced by Elvis Costello in 1979. It is said, the album was a” defining moment in the UK ska scene,” and guest, Amy Winehouse, who herself recorded and released as a single in 2007.

The “Queen of Ska” Doreen Shaffer teamed with the Skatalites in 1994 and recorded on the Grammy nominated side, Hi-Bop Ska. Shaffer fought the hard battle in a male dominated genre opening the way for singers Phyllis Dillon, Dawn Penn and Hortense Ellis.

The Rhythm Express is ever evolving. In keeping with 2015 and the band’s scheduled “one single” a month concept – “You’re Wondering Now” feels like the perfect May warm up to summer - the kind of song and performance that makes rolling down the windows and welcoming a warm transitional breeze, most desirable. It’s the ceaseless groove and three part harmonies, which lingers long after the song fades.

Selena Evangeline sings this, – the harmonies and lead vocal backed by the rhythm section – Everton “Pablo” Paul drums, Jesse “Dubmatix” King bass - Shane “Shaky J” Forrest guitar, and Bill King – arranger/keyboards, Christopher Butcher of the Heavyweights Brass Band – trombone – newcomer to the Express – Rebecca Hennessy, trumpet and Bobby Hsu, alto saxophone.

We’d also like to welcome singer Michael Dunston to the collective. In the coming weeks and months Michael will be featured on several classic sides with the band.

Writer(s): Lloyd Brivett, Lester Sterling, Johnny Moore, Thomas McCook, Don Drummond, Joey, Skatalites, Roland Alphonso, Lloyd Knibb, Andy, Jerome Haynes, Donat Roy, Jackie Mittoo.


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The Rhythm Express - You're Wondering Now (The Specials)

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Recorded at The Roxy Theatre (Los Angeles, CA) & The Belly Up Tavern (Solana Beach, CA) 

All Songs Written By The Aggrolites except Banana and Don't Let Me Down

The Aggrolites are: 

Jesse Wagner - Vocals/Lead Guitar 
Alex McKenzie - Drums 
Roger Rivas - Organ / Backing Vocals 
Jeff Roffredo - Bass / Backing Vocals 
Brian Dixon - Rythm Guitar / Backing Vocals 

Mixed By Michael Rozon at King Size Studios (Los Angeles, CA) 
Mastered by Gene Grimaldi at Oasis Mastering (Burbank, CA) 
Photography by Adam PW Smith www.adampwsmith.com 
Graphic Design & Layout by Roger Rivas

Don't Let Me Down [Live]

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After eight years of touring the globe, Los Angeles-based band, The Aggrolites are proud to reveal their first live album, "Unleashed Live Vol. 1." With five previous studio releases under their belt the next logical move for the band was a compilation of their favourite songs recorded live from recent shows at The Belly Up in Solana Beach, CA and The Roxy Theatre in Los Angeles, CA. "Unleashed Live Vol. 1" features songs from all previous studio releases plus a version of The Beatles “Don’t Let Me Down” and “Banana” by the legendary reggae artist, Roy Ellis. Available in CD and gatefold double LP trough Brixton Records.

THE AGGROLITES - Don't Let Me Down [Live]

Roy Ellis aka Mr.Symarip - One Way Ticket To The Moon

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- TOMMY MCCOOK

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BRIXTON RECORDS is an independent record label specialized in Jamaican sounds founded in 1998 as the natural offspring of an existing record store. From its humble origins releasing material by a new generation of ska and reggae enthusiasts it has evolved to be a reputable brand including renowned international acts like The Aggrolites, The New York Ska-Jazz Ensemble and David Hillyard & The Rocksteady 7 and also The Starlites, Soweto, The Pepper Pots, Root Diamoons…. Brixton Records owns two sub-labels (Silver Bullets and Guns Of Brixton Records) and also acts as concert promoter and band manager.

BRIXTON RECORDS es una compañía discográfica independiente especializada en sonidos jamaicanos, fundada en 1998 como evolución natural de una tienda de discos existente. Desde sus humildes orígenes publicando material de una nueva generación de músicos entusiastas del ska y el reggae se ha convertido en una reputada marca incluyendo a renombradas bandas internacionales como The Aggrolites, The New York Ska-Jazz Ensemble y David Hillyard & The Rocksteady 7 además de The Starlites, Soweto, The Pepper Pots, Root Diamoons….Brixton Records cuenta con dos sub-sellos (Silver Bullets y Guns Of Brixton Records) y también actúa como promotora de conciertos y manager de bandas.

THE AGGROLITES - Don't Let Me Down [Live]

Brixton Records

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