DJ Derek (pictured above, left) returns to the Cellar on Friday 2nd March alongside The Caroloregians for Oxford’s biggest reggae monthly residency, Skylakin’ Soundsystem. After a fantastic February session hosting The Drop and Mr Benn, ‘The Count’ continues the classic DJ/band combo that’s made his night’s one of the best in the city. For a measly fiver in advance, you get six hours of reggae, funk, dub and dancehall in Oxford’s best late-night venue; get on the Facebook page, invite your friends and kop your tickets, ‘cos it’s a night not to be missed.
DJ Derek returns after eight weeks away, a relatively long time for the 70-year old disk jockey with a clear attachment to the city. His appearace at Aidan’s Christmas session at Hi-Lo in December was his forth Oxford show of the year, always a drawing a big crowd. The Caroloregians hail from Belgium and pack a hefty funky reggae punch after touring across the US and Europe. Check out Rudie is Here to Stay from their 2008 record Pum Pum Hotel:
We were lucky to play alongside JSTAR and East Park Reggae Collective back at the December Skylarkin’ night, our first show outside of own Lord ‘av Mercy! sessions. Since then we’ve landed a monthly residency at The Library on Cowley Road on the last Friday of the month, shared the decks with Mungo’s Hi-Fi at the Bully, and this weekend join The Heatwave crew at the Cellar for a sold-out dancehall extravaganza; get on the Facebook and look out for more details this week.
