Dub Invasion Festival
SEPTEMBER 7th-16th
Thu Sep 8
At Dubspot 348 West 14th Street 6:00 pm FREE with RSVP
Dub Masterclass Pt 1
- Adrian Sherwood (6-7PM)
This leader of the 80s UK dub revolution tells his story the techniques he used over the years to craft the signature ON-U-SOUND. Workshop will be streamed live on the dubspot website. Event is Free but space is limited so make sure you RSVP.
Fri Sep 9
At Dominion 428 Lafayette St, NYC 21+ 10:00 pm $12 Advance / $16 Door
Adrian Sherwood ft. Brother Culture
- Adrian Sherwood ft. Brother Culture
- Subatomic Sound System
- Channel U
UK-based music producer Adrian Sherwood has been a pioneer in expanding the scope and context of dub music. To celebrate the 30th anniversary of his legendary On-U-Sound label, he will be making a rare US appearance alongside UK rasta MC Brother Culture and NYC’s mighty Subatomic Sound System.
Sat Sep 10
At Dubspot 348 West 14th Street 1:00 pm OPEN DOOR
Dubspot Hi Fidelity EDU Session
- Photo Expo by Seb Carayol(1-6PM)
- Panel Discussion(TBD)
- Gear Demo(1-6PM)
Come celebrate Dubspot’s expansion with a showcase featuring the latest in music technology from Ableton, Propellerhead, iZotope, Native Instruments, and more. Join us for revolving presentations, workshops and sound sessions about DJing, music production and the history of dub.
Sat Sep 10
At Dubspot 348 West 14th Street 3:00 pm Free with RSVP
Dub Masterclass Pt 2
- Clive Chin (3-4PM)
Legendary producer Clive Chin, along with innovative engineer Errol Thompson laid down the foundation of the dub sound and originated some of the genre’s earliest recordings. He will demonstrate how to dub a track using original material. Experience the culture with one of its originators… A festival highlight! Workshop will be streamed live on the Dubspot website. Event is Free but space is limited so make sure you RSVP.
Sat Sep 10
At B.B. King's 237 West 42nd St, NYC 21+ 8:00 pm $22 Advance / $25 Door
Lee “Scratch” Perry
- Lee “Scratch” Perry
- Subatomic Sound System
- Jahdan Blakkamoore
Whether you call him a genius or a madman, Lee «Scratch» Perry is without a doubt a towering figure in reggae. The Grammy award winning producer, mixer, and songwriter, was behind the early Bob Marley classics, and along with King Tubby, helped shape the sound of dub music. Collaborators on recent Perry dubstep releases, Subatomic Sound System & Jahdan Blakkamoore, will be supporting.
Get limited super-discount $19 advance tickets at Ticketmaster by entering our festival code “dub”!
Sun Sep 11
At Sullivan Hall 214 Sullivan Street, NYC 21+ 9:00 pm $10
Universal Sundays presents Alive Dub
- Dub Poet Infinity
- Super Hi-Fi
- Top Shotta Band feat. Screechy Dan
- Prince Polo
- Double 05
- King of Zulu Entertainment
- DJ Sal P
A night of live performances headlined by Dub Poet Infinity alongside Super Hifi, cornerstone of the critically acclaimed Afro Dub Sessions concert series.
Mon Sep 12
At Cielo 18 Little W 12th St, NYC 21+ 10:00 pm $12 with RSVP / $15 Door
Francois K & Badawi aka Raz Mesinai
- Francois K
- Badawi aka Raz Mesinai
- Dub Poet Infinity
Consistently acclaimed as one of New York’s Top DJ party, Deep Space is the project of legendary house music producer Francois K. This special festival edition features “sound alchemist” Raz Mesinai aka Badawi.
Tue Sep 13
At Dubspot 348 West 14th Street 2:00 pm Free with RSVP
Dub Documentary Screenings
- Devon D’s Dub History(2-3PM)
- Musically Mad(3-4PM)
- Dub Echoes(4-6PM)
Get inspired and learn about the history and culture behind the sound during this day-long music documentary marathon. Event is Free but space is limited so make sure you RSVP.
Wed Sep 14
At Kush 191 Chrystie St, NYC 21+ 9:00 pm Free with RSVP
Liondub Presents Pressure “Dub”
- Ticklah
- Dave Q
- Liondub
- DJ Lifeline
- DJ Deluxe
Pressure Drop is downtown NYC’s freshest Wednesday night reggae affair with resident DJ’s Liondub, Lifeline and Deluxe. This dub edition will feature multi talented producer/instrumentalist Victor “Ticklah” Axelrod and Dave Q of the famed Dub War parties.
Thu Sep 15
At Happy Ending 302 Broome St, NYC 21+ 10:00 pm FREE with RSVP
DTR in a Tribute to King Tubby’s
- Deadly Dragon Sound System featuring Artists TBD
- DJ Linh
NYC’s premier foundation reggae party, Downtown Top Ranking, presents a Tribute to the Father of Dub – King Tubby’s with Deadly Dragon Sound and guests celebrating and expanding upon the music, the mixes and vibes of the man himself in pure vinyl style.
Thu Sep 15
At Dominion 428 Lafayette St, NYC 21+ 10:00 pm $10 Advance / $ 12 Door
TOTH International Dub Showcase
- Spy from Cairo
- Dr Israel
- Nickodemus
- DJ Lil Tiger
Nickodemus, founder of the legendary Turntable on the Hudson parties, curates this international dub showcase with a set of globe-trotting producers. Expect middle eastern influences, punk rock and ragga jungle sounds to blend seamlessly into a dubwise dancefloor extravaganza!
Fri Sep 16
At Dubspot 348 West 14th Street, New York 6:00 pm Free with RSVP
Dub Masterclass Pt 3
- Mad Professor (6-7PM)
Legendary second wave UK dub producer and disciple of Lee Perry unveils the secrets that made the Ariwa label one of the leading forces in dub music. Workshop will be streamed live on the Dubspot website. Event is Free but space is limited so make sure you RSVP.
Fri Sep 16
At Knitting Factory Brooklyn 361 Metropolitan Ave, BK 18+ 11:45 pm $18 Advance / $20 Door
Mad Professor
- Mad Professor
- Twilight Circus Dub
- Q-Mastah
- Majestic Twinsound
Since the early 80s, Mad Professor has been one of the leading figure of dub’s new generation. His legendary Ariwa studio in South London has been the epicenter of dub’s foray into the digital age. Supporting the mad prof will be Twilight Circus Dub as well as NYC’s Q Mastah and Majestic Twinsound