London Ska Fest: False Dots & Misty In Roots

0:00On April 9th, the London International Skaw Festival just wrapped up some killer sets kicking off with the false dots at the 100 Club On Friday night. These guys blend punk energy with Skavives, dropping witty tracks like one about their Rody Dave who owned the car and drove the crew around. Frontman Roger Tickborn commands the stage with his guitar and vocals, backed by Phil Ross on Thumping Bass, Tom Hammond Sharp Trumpet, and Graham. Ramsey's relentless drums, shifting gears to Saturday at the Electric Barroom, Southall Legends, Misty and Roots took over, a band pushing nearly 60 years strong. They crushed it with classics like ghetto in the city, featuring soaring organ, Chris Percussion, and a jazzy saxolo that had the crowd locked in. Their lead singer Walfour Pocal Tyson's voice still hits fresh and powerful, closing out with the anthem, see them may come. Fans were buzzing about the raw energy and humor in the false dots' show. Full of London street wit that feels like punk took a Skav detour, is that mix of funny originals and rebel attitude that keeps their live game tight, pulling everyone into the mosh.

1:07Then came the real heavyweights, with Harls Dins, the Simmarons opening for Misty and Roots. Claiming to be Britain's first reggae players, their new lead Michael Ark brought hypnotic chance that pulled you deep into roster roots. Together, these acts boast over 500 years of stage time, delivering polished sounds on that booming ballroom system. These festival nights prove why these bands stay legends, blending history with fire that lights up any room.