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[quote name='dlloyd' post='1093322' date='Jan 17 2011, 11:48 PM']I think you probably already know how to play reggae better than anyone else on this forum... [/quote] No, we didn't play any reggae - we tried other stuff ( music ) , like Bob Dylan.

[quote name='redstriper' post='1092949' date='Jan 17 2011, 07:05 PM']The wisdom Band are a long established reggae band formed in the early 80s in London and it's a great opportunity to join them - I would jump at the chance. Their latest single 'Migration Season' is a superb slice of horns driven rockers riddim: Discography here: [url="http://www.facebook.com/discography/?id=154325311249059"]http://www.facebook.com/discography/?id=154325311249059[/url][/quote] I knew they have been around for a while. I've known the singer Wayne ( Marcus ) for a few years, and he's a lovely bloke, and we've played together a few times. But that is the first time I've seen their video. I didn't realise they were that good. And he's asked me to go with them to Jamaica. Not to replace thier bassist, just to join in. Maybe I'll just mime ...

[quote name='redstriper' post='1091322' date='Jan 16 2011, 01:14 PM']What is the name of the band, are they on myspace ?[/quote] Hi Mr Striper, the're the Wisdom Band. Not sure about my space, but they have a website - thewisdomband.com

[quote name='headofire' post='1091274' date='Jan 16 2011, 12:35 PM']You might want a bullet proof vest too fella.... learn bank robber by the clash... white boy reggae is the place to start if your coming from rock. Learn the real stuff tho, get some scratch perry in, early sly and robbie, or the wailers live at the rainbow album. All good introductions to the one drop. One drop btw is following the bass drum which is usually on the 2 and 4 beats (simplified obviously) where it would normally be on the 1 and 3 in rock and roll. Stick on no woman no cry from live at the rainbow. Have a really good listen to whats happening between the bass drum and what Fams plays on the bass. You should float over the groove, note placement is everything! good luck![/quote] Now that is useful info. Is it always off beat, ie, 2 & 4 ? Sly - do you mean Sly & the family stone ? Their stuff is really difficult ( and brilliant ) on say 'if you want me to stay' ?

So I just need the ganja, and I'll be ok ?? Thanks for all the tips guys. I'll get watching and practising.

[quote name='galore' post='1091226' date='Jan 16 2011, 11:48 AM']You have to get some of the best sweet Mary money can buy and smoke at least 4 jints. When you're close to this: [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SUZa0W7s_Pg"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SUZa0W7s_Pg[/url] you're good to play some reggae [/quote] That's the sort of guide I need. That laugh !!

[quote name='dlloyd' post='1091154' date='Jan 16 2011, 10:25 AM']Just busk it... nobody will notice.[/quote] That's what I always do

[quote name='Happy Jack' post='1091138' date='Jan 16 2011, 10:12 AM']Get much ganja in Hampshire, do you? [/quote] I was wondering what made you so happy !

I may have a chance to tour with my mate's reggae band, in JAMAICA. So I've gotta learn some reggae. How ??