SHOW ALERT: The Slackers at Levitt Pavilion 6/7

The Slackers are set to bring their distinct blend of reggae, soulful R&B, 50’s rock and roll, jazz and ska to the Leviitt Pavilion stage for a free concert on Friday, June 7.  Led by vocalist/keyboardist Vic Ruggiero and featuring saxophonist David Hillyard; the New York City-based band formed in 1991 and are best known for their sophomore album, Redlight, released on Hellcat/Epitaph Records in 1997, led by the single, “Watch This”.  The band has remained active, releasing nearly a dozen albums since with the latest being an excellent self-titled release in 2016.  Members of The Slackers have performed solo and in other projects including, Stubborn All-Stars, Hepcat, The Hall Trees, Crazy Baldhead Sound System and David Hillyard & The Rocksteady Seven, and more.   

Additionally, ORG Music recently released a vinyl reissue of David Hillyard & The Rocksteady Seven’s debut album, Playtime, in celebration of its 20^th anniversary.   Available on vinyl for the very first time and originally released via Hellcat/Epitaph Records in 1999, Playtime is a mostly instrumental affair that highlights Hillyard’s deft compositional and saxophone skills with a blend of rootsy and danceable Jamaican-flavored jazz and world music.  Guest vocalists include Alex Desert and Greg Lee. 

Pick up Playtime on vinyl for the first time here:  https://orgmusic.com/releases/david-hillyard-the-rocksteady-7-playtime/

Be sure to check out The Slackers’ energetic live show at the Levitt Pavilion on Friday!  More info here: https://levittdayton.org/artist/the-slackers/

To get you in the mood for the show, here are 3 Songs; two from The Slackers and one from David Hillyard & The Rocksteady Seven.

The Slackers – “Watch This” (The standout single taken from their 1999 sophomore album, Redlight.)  

Stream: https://youtu.be/z6jNekFYAyg

David Hillyard & The Rocksteady Seven – “Father and Son” (A rousing romp taken from the newly-reissued album, Playtime.)

Stream: https://soundcloud.com/davidhillyardtherocksteadyseven/father-and-son

The Slackers – “The Boss” (The single from their most recent studio album, The Slackers, released in 2016.)

Stream: https://soundcloud.com/the-slackers/the-boss