JOHNNY OSBOURNE<\/strong>
\nThe \u201cGodfather of Dancehall\u201d who created the classics \u201cBuddy Bye,\u201d \u201cNo Ice Cream Sound\u201d and \u201cLittle Sound Boy\u201d is a well-deserved moniker for Errol \u201cJohnny\u201d Osbourne describing his contribution to Reggae music as it has evolved from the local Jamaican community to the international arena.<\/p>\n

His song \u201cSing Jay Stylee\u201d is viewed by many as the precursor to the Dancehall phenomenon evidenced in popular Jamaican music culture today. The evolution of this aspect in the 80\u2019s prompted an increase in sound systems around the globe and necessitated the need for \u201cdubs\u201d. As sound system selectors in every crevice and corner of the world craved to establish dominancy, the demand for \u201cdubs\u201d escalated immensely. Such were the requests for Johnny\u2019s services as no selector wanted to enter into a clash without a \u201cspecial\u201d from the \u201cDub Doctor\u201d. Today, it is the same.<\/p>\n

A string of hits dating from the late 60\u2019s through the 90\u2019s defines Johnny’s longevity and artistic ability. During this period and subsequently, Johnny\u2019s aptitude to adapt to changes while preserving the quality of his musical output illustrates the depth of talent in his musical arsenal. Johnny\u2019s legendary status was not acquired as a result of the years he\u2019s been in the business, in essence it emanates from his penmanship as a lyricist, creative ingenuity as a \u201chit-maker\u201d and intrinsic proficiency to do so repetitively.<\/p>\n

MAX GLAZER<\/strong>
\nMax Glazer moves dance floors from New York to Jamaica to China. As co-founder (along with Kenny Meez) of the ground breaking and taste making Federation Sound he has spent the last 15 years bringing dancehall and reggae to the masses. Max has worked with an almost never-ending string of artists on their rise to international fame. Sean Paul and Vybz Kartel both count Glazer as an early collaborator and supporter of their careers. Perhaps most importantly, he spent three years as Musical Director\/DJ for Rihanna at the start of her meteoric rise to international stardom.<\/p>\n

Max has appeared on numerous television shows and stages around the globe while DJing celebrity events for Naomi Campbell, Rihanna, Usher, Gucci, Cipriani\u2019s, Diddy and many more. While releasing original music on the Federation Sound label, Max Glazer has also been tapped to executive produce several compilation albums directed at bringing caribbean music to the masses \u2013 Dancehall Classics on Sequence\/Ultra and Miss Lily\u2019s Family Style, the first music release from New York\u2019s ultra hip Jamaican eatery.<\/p>\n

Glazer set up and programs Radio Lily and presents special events all over the world. Always at the forefront of the music, Max Glazer is the man who brings caribbean vibes to the rest of the world as DJ, Musical Director, Executive Producer and A&R but he is first and foremost a fan and lover of all things dancehall, reggae and bashment.<\/p>\n

TOUR DATES:<\/strong>
\nFriday April 22nd – Laundry Bar, Melbourne (Buy tickets HERE<\/a>)
\nSaturday April 23rd – Jack Rabbit Slim’s, Perth (Buy tickets HERE<\/a>)
\nSunday April 24th – The Lair @ Metro Theatre, Sydney (Buy tickets HERE<\/a>)
\nMonday April 25th – Byron Bay Brewery, Byron Bay
\nFriday April 29th – Neck Of The Woods, Auckland (Buy tickets HERE<\/a>)
\nSaturday April 30th – Yot Club, Raglan (Buy tickets HERE<\/a>)<\/p>\n