germany reggae happenings?

[super ape]

sorry, i posted this in the off topic forum but i don't know how many people read that forum as opposed to here


tomorrow i am headed to stuttgart/pforzheim area for 3 weeks with not a clue about what to expect as far as scene.
i'll be able to head over the border into france and switz.
i don't speak german but a little french and lots of english slang.

any recommended night life venues/record shops/cafes where people like us might enjoy hanging around?

thanks in advance

[adilisha]

If you have no problem heading into Switzerland don't miss Geneva Dub Club with Cultural Warriors and Russ D. on 31.01.
On the same day there is also I&I Dubwise feat. Brother Culture @ Kranhalle/Feierwerk in Munich.
But best event on this day will be Dub Academy where 3 German roots soundsystem each with their own set(!) will meet in one Inity. Unfortunately for you this event is in the north of Germany, in Hamburg.

[super ape]

thanks that sounds great
i might head to munich on the 31st for that show
there is also a gig in pforzheim on 2/7 at salt n pepper but i dunno if it will be any good?

thanks again
irie

[adilisha]

That depends on what kind of reggae you're into. Myself I wouldn't go as that one is Soundquake and it's just the usual dancehall business, juggling selection, no versions, slackness and a lot of shouting. Not my cup of tea.

Even the one in Munich is not pure Reggae I think. I&I DubWise is good, but they are meeting with a Dubstep Crew and it's advertised as Dubstep meets Steppas Dubs.

Check I&I DubWise Myspace for more info and links:
http://www.myspace.com/dubwise3000