Lee “Scratch” Perry Adds Dates

LEE “SCRATCH” PERRY ADDS U.S. TOUR DATES

Lee “Scratch” Perry

Lee “Scratch” Perry, one of the most important figures in the history of reggae music, will be embarking on a brief U.S. tour this month. As an artist, songwriter, innovator, performer, creator, and especially a producer, Perry has been at the forefront of reggae music since the late 50’s ska movement. Perry is generally viewed as the inventor of dub, reggae and the “scratch” turntable effect used by DJ’s everywhere.

Perry’s most recent album, the Grammy-nominated Repentance, fuses his signature style with a truly diverse collection of contemporary musical influences. Starting with a chance meeting between Perry and hyper-energetic artist/producer Andrew W.K. at SXSW in 2006, the pair formed an unthinkable friendship which led to a musical collaboration, resulting in the remarkable Repentance, Perry’s 54th studio album. Guest musicians include electronic maven Moby, seminal producer Don Fleming, and drummer Brian Chippendale of staccato noise duo Lightning Bolt. The album fuses reggae with hip hop and dancehall, making a timeless Perry album that can only be described as a true masterpiece.

Lee “Scratch” Perry U.S. Tour Dates
12/13/09 Sun Highline Ballroom New York, NY
12/14/09 Mon 9:30 Club Washington, DC
12/16/09 Wed Star Bar Park City, UT
12/18/09 Fri The Independent San Francisco, CA
12/19/09 Sat The New Parish Music Hall Oakland, CA
12/20/09 Sun The Catalyst Santa Cruz, CA