Flyer of the week

You’ve heard of “Ant music for ant people” but “Horrible music for horrible people”? This great flyer (above) was seen on the main drag of Deptford last week possibly not that far away from where ATV’s “Life after life’s” cover shot was taken (below).

Imagine if you were turned away from that event? “Sorry mate you ain’t coming in, you’re not horrible enough”. We do love the name, we bet they are all nice people and love their mum too.

The reggae gardening connection

It was nice to be out and about this afternoon after the last couple of years of isolation. Today’s treat was a bus trip to Deptford for the Lewisham Soundsystem Trail. Rather than roam about the various events going on, most of the afternoon was spent in The Albany’s back garden with Dennis Bovell and friends (including the great Gladdy Wax, Dub Vendor All Stars, Pappa Face and Gaffa Blue). Some great tunes, good vibes and sunshine with a community garden as a background. There were some great ideas on show including carrots in plastic dustbins, ingenious stuff.

Things are on fire so to speak  in our garden too, the risk we took with the early planting of the seed potatoes has paid off. There’s flowers a go-go and it’s not even June yet. Now we’ll be waiting for the foliage to die down for some fresher than fresh new potatoes.

And as for those foxgloves, they’re on a triffid-like tip and we’re not going to complain.

And we’re not complaining about this tune either, it’s a nice chilled Sunday evening affair  from Arutani called Wasting Time. Tune in and really drop out to a tune with a Laut & Luise connection.

A seed-swapping Saturday in Deptford fun city

Seed Swap 2015

A big shout to Lewisham Gardens and Golightly Gardens for letting us know about their next seed swap on Saturday February 21st at Old Tidemill Wildlife Garden, Reginald Road, Deptford SE8 4RS from 1pm – 4pm.

Last year’s event was great (a post all about that here) and this one looks even better. Alongside the seed swap there’s some interesting talks too, including one from Dig This Nursery (who know a thing or two about the humble tomato) and Alison Marsden from Garden by Design. The cost of the afternoon is only £1, talk about value for money. Spread the word!

In a sunday afternoon Oglander stylee

Bsq8UHHCEAAqWmiBig shout to A Robbins for letting us know about the great Sunday Ska/Reggae/Rocksteady special this weekend in Deptford Fun City organised by the Soft Wax crew. Special selector this Sunday the one David Katz. It’s free to get in, runs from 6pm-11pm at The Duke, 125 Creek Road, Deptford SE8 3BU. There’s a record stall and good food, which sounds well up our street! Which gives us an excuse (we dont usually need one!) to fling up a couple of scorchers on this scorching afternoon!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uVDpkX3vYMs

The Heptones – A change is going to come – Studio 1

The Heptones / Jah Buzz / Freddie McGregor – Equal Rights

 – Studio 1 Discomix 12″