With two highly acclaimed albums and a string of non-stop touring under their belt, Sydney’s reggae, afrobeat powerhouse The Strides will make their long anticipated Melbourne debut as well as revisiting their favourite Sydney haunt – 505! Fronted by reggae master Ras Roni, from Barbados via London, and Fijian MC Ltl Gzeus (Little Jesus), The Strides live show is as explosive as it is authentic. With a unique blend of roots reggae, dance hall, hop hop and Nigerian inspired Afrobeat, The Strides’ latest release ‘Reclamation’ faithfully channels the sounds of Bob and Damian Marley, Fela Kuti, Tony Allen, Barrington Levy and The Skatalites, whilst still forging a sound that is uniquely their own.

Thursday 17 Nov
Venue 505
280 Cleveland St Surry Hills
doors 7.30pm
$20
www.venue505.com

Sunday 20 Nov
Northcote Social Club
301 High St, Northcote
doors 8.00pm
ticket price: $12
door price: $15 (if available)
tickets on sale
www.northcotesocialclub.com
or at box office 94861677