Dennis Bovell, an original exponent of UK Reggae with his band Matumbi, plays the Severn Cellars in Shrewsbury with his Dub-Band on Thursday 11th March.

Much loved at CTR for his production work with the Slits, The Pop Group and stand-out Factory act Ex-O-Dus (English Black Boys) he is onstage with the band at 21.30.

 We musn't forget that he also turned his alchemic touch to the classic "Silly Games" by Janet Kay...

It's a must-see.. Tickets are available in advance or pay on the door.

It was with a sense of great sadness that we read last week of the death of Section 25 vocalist and leader Larry Cassidy.

I can say that Larry was the only popstar (in my world) that I have ever written a fan letter to. Thinking of that letter now-it was a hotch potch scrawl of early 20 something ramblings, hardly worthy of the gracious reply that Larry sent.

RIP Larry. Section 25 were a great band, and "The Beast" always a classic. Read John Robb's great tribute here:

Cousin Cole, CTR collaborator and all round good guy, has a splendid mix here. Celebrating the single life:

Click This:

I seem to remember I have this in the collection somewhere..

CTR:

This evening-Saturday 27th February-

at:

The Vaults Shrewsbury:

Punk-Funk/Punk/Soundtracks/Dub/Disco.

JS: JK(CTR) Ayd T (Go-Ape!) Mark Follows and Guests

Should be good.

Gratuitous pic of a record that gets a regular airing..

CTR are back on the decks at the Vaults Shrewsbury this Saturday evening 8-2. Residents John K and Mark F present a ravishing musical feast of well known and lesser heard musical nuggets.

Intrigued? Come along and find out.. 

 Thanks to Lol Parry for the current sonic inspiration.

Fun guaranteed...see you