Ventura Live Music

“Ventura Live Music” proudly presents Lee Scratch Perry w/ Soul Spaceship on Sept 23 at Majestic Ventura Theater for the best live reggae music in Ventura, CA.

Lee Scratch Perry Live Music at Majestic Ventura Theater

Lee “Scratch” Perry (born Rainford Hugh Perry, 20 March 1936, Kendal, Jamaica) is a musician, who has been influential in the development and acceptance of reggae and dub music in Jamaica and overseas. He employs numerous pseudonyms, such as Pipecock Jackxon and The Upsetter.

Some call him a genius, others claim he’s certifiably insane, a madman. Truth is, he’s both, but more importantly, Lee Perry is a towering figure in reggae — a producer, mixer, and songwriter who, along with King Tubby, helped shape the sound of dub and made reggae music such a powerful part of the pop music world. Along with producing some of the most influential acts (Bob Marley & the Wailers and the Congos to name but two) in reggae history, Perry’s approach to production and dub mixing was breathtakingly innovative and audacious — no one else sounds like him — and while many claim that King Tubby invented dub, there are just as many who would argue that no one experimented with it or took it further than did Lee Perry.

Opening band Soul Spaceship combines hip hop, reggae, funk, rock, house and world rhythms into song formations via ancient alien alchemy. Interplanetary groove messenger DJ QuestionMark is the inspirational force behind the music. On this most recent trip to earth, he has manifested himself into a oscillating overseer of beats.

Live Music Ventura with Soul Spaceship

The Majestic Ventura Theatre
Located in Ventura, California – minutes from the Valley and Santa Barbara, the Majestic Ventura Theater is one of Southern California’s finest venues and home to the world’s most legendary artists – of all genres of music to include but not limited to: Punk, Alternative Rock, Reggae, Classic Rock, Metal, Blues, Country, Jazz, Funk, Latin, Rock en Espanol, Electronica, R&B/Trip-Hop/Hip-Hop, World and more. The Ventura Theater’s 1920′s Mission Style Architecture design, 1200 capacity spectacular venue, with multiple full bars, ballroom and the occasional dinner show continues to enjoy the best talent line-ups North of Los Angeles to San Francisco. You can see & feel close to the band from practically anywhere in the theatre, excellent acoustics and easy nearby parking (a major plus). No question it is one of the hippest places to experience great music and So Cal’s best kept secrets. The Majestic Ventura Theater is located at 26 South Chestnut St, Ventura, CA 93001. Tickets can be purchased on-line or call 805 653 0721

Ventura Live Music is a website dedicated to providing information on live music performances in the Ventura and Santa Barbara area. An updated Ventura Live Music calendar and detailed club listing provides visitors with a one stop shop for the best of Live Music in Ventura County.

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