Reggae Roast

Reggae Roast 29/08/21

Get ready for a new “Reggae Night” in Coventry founded by Fargo Village and Leave It To Esmie – featuring the best local and International reggae acts, powered by Mackabee’s legendary local soundsystem.

Dinner tickets give exclusive access from 7pm, and bottomless punch for the first hour. (Club ticket entry is from 9). The first 100 ticket holders receive a free whistle and garland necklace upon entry.

Enjoy, Esmie’s soulful BBQ, Rum Punch and Caribbean Cocktails all night long!

Reggae Roast have forged a reputation as the leading light in the resurgence of the UK Reggae / Dancehall scene. They are a soundsystem, label and collective of top reggae DJ’s and MC’s – signing to the world famous Trojan Records in 2018.

Their Reggae Roast parties, which began at Brixton’s legendary Jamm Club are considered to be some of London’s finest Reggae Soundsystem Events. Reggae Roast have collaborated with renowned artists including The Wailers, Lee Scratch Perry, Sly and Robbie, Collie Budz, Mad Professor, David Rodigan, Suggs (Madness), Channel One, Trojan Sound, Gappy Ranks, Finley Quaye, Aba Shanti I, Mungo’s Hi Fi and many many more.

Mackabee Sound is one of Coventry’s best-loved reggae soundsystems – set up in 1981 and powered by a crew of six top local DJ’s and MC’s headed up by Daddy Sly. Mackabee Sound plays roots, reggae, R&B and soul.

Junior Brown is one of Coventry’s favourite reggae DJs and MCs, and regular fixture at the newly refurbished Coventry West Indian Club.

Esmie’s BBQ Inspired by family heritage, love of Caribbean cuisine and irie times with close ones, Esmie’s brings the essence and flavour of the Caribbean Islands to the heart of Coventry, and has been permanently based at Fargo Village since 2013.

Menu

Choice of BBQ chicken, Roast Salmon OR Soya and Chorizo skewers (vegan)

PLUS a choice of six sides:

Rice and peas
Mac n cheese (vegan option available)
Fried dumplings
Corn on the cob
Coleslaw
Salad

Walk-up price for food: £12 per person. (We highly recommend buying a “Dinner + Club” ticket)

Reggae Roast