The Blackstones (Feat: Alvin Davis) - Selection Train [7" Vinyl]

Format: 7" Vinyl
Catalogue No.: IRONEP03507 
Barcode: 667209416317 
Release Date: 26 Apr 2024
Genre: Reggae-Roots Reggae

* The Blackstones were formed by Leon Leiffer in 1974. Since the initial group formation, there have been several line up changes, currently the group consists of: Leon Leiffer, Tony Mahoney, Jr. Bailey, and they have recently been joined by A.J. Franklin (Chosen Few, Federals). On tours they have supported Curtis Mayfield and the Impressions, Rufus Thomas, Dennis Brown, Owen Grey, John Holt, Alton Ellis and many more Soul / Reggae greats.

Over the years they have worked with many notable Jamaican producers, Count Shelly, Fatman, Phill Pratt, Lloyd Charmers, Lindel Lewis, Tony “Ruff Cut” Phillips, Winston Curtis, Jah Larry, Tony Owens, and the late great Bunny ‘Striker’ Lee and the legendary, Clement "Sir Coxsone" Dodd, at Studio One in JA.

This release features two rootical vocal sides of their consistent repertoire. The 4 track EP features a re-work of “Selection Train” (Orig,”Selected Few”-JA) and “Hell & Heaven” (Orig-Lloyd Clarke-JA). The vocal tracks are replete with Instrumental Versions from Alvin Davis (Horns / Steven 'Marley' Wright (Guitar) / Asha B (Perc/Congos)..

* 7”EP in Isr Generic 7 Picture sleeve, with special Picture insert.
* All rhythms by: Alien Dread.(Feat: Alvin Davis, Asha B & Steven ‘Marley’ Wright)
* Recorded: (Rhythms) at AD Studio and (Vocals) at Lindel Lewis’s PPD Studio.
* Produced by: Alien Dread & The Blackstones.

* Press / Promotion: Main Facebook page, ISR Blog, ISR Web Site. Alien Dread/ISR-Facebook.Instagram.

* Radio / Internet: You Tube, Isr Web site, Bionic Steel-Reggae Fever Show (B’ham), Rodigan, Reggae Portugal. Black Country Radio (West Midlands). US: BTR-NY. Chuck Foster-Reggae Central Kpfk.
Bandcamp. Ras Al Turner (Global Roots-US). Shelly Lightnin’ (B’ham) and many other outlets…

* Tracklist:
A: 1. Selection Train. 2. Selective (Horns Inst Vs).
B: 1. Hell & Heaven. 2. H & H (Horns Inst Vs)

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