Clinton Fearon & The Boogie Brown Band
Published 7:00 am Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Before relocating to Seattle in the late 80s, the Jamaican-born reggae artist Clinton Fearon spent nearly two decades handling bass and vocals with legendary Kingston outfit The Gladiators and working as a house musician for Lee Scratch Perry. Upon his arrival in the Northwest, Basie continued his dub tradition by forming the six-piece Boogie Brown Band, an experienced brigade of instrumentalists covering strings, brass and percussion. The prolific Fearon is a reggae icon, and while he may be best known for his infectious bass riffs hence the nickname his work with the Boogie Brown Band is proof that his songwriting and vocal abilities are equal strengths. With uplifting vibes and danceable melodies, Fearon exhibits the best of roots reggae. NICK FELDMAN
Sat., March 27, 9 p.m., 2010
