The tent was absolutely packed and everyone was buzzing. Somehow we managed to get ourselves to the front of the crowd. Within a few minutes The Gentleman's Dub Club were introduced and a striking young man wearing a black vest and black cap took to the mic.
Dub isn't music I listen to on a regular basis but GDC's sound gripped me and I was powerless to resist their concoction of vocals, drums, trumpets and truly sensual sax. The crowd were going mental, all swept away on the same euphoric high. Their performance was life-affirming and none of us wanted it to end. Really I would say you would have to be there to know what I'm talking about but if you listen to their my space page you will get some idea of how powerful and original their sound is.
Tracks like No Misery and EST somehow seem to capture the way the world works. Sometimes GDC's message is political and in other tracks the lyrics can be more introverted. The nine piece band make enough volume for even the hungriest listener. Their style is an original blend of ska, reggae and dub. The front man, known simply as Jila, is prodigiously talented. GDC are actually signed with Ranking Records and have an EP out called Member's Only.
Their next London gig is on Friday 28 August at the Rhythm Factory and I will be there with bells on.
