Messenger Sound System
Scotland's original roots sound, founded in Edinburgh in 1987 by Stevie from Dundee after studying London's sound systems. Runs a long-standing monthly session at The Bongo Club on its own custom pre-amp, rebuilt during lockdown with his son Lawrie, and plays Lost in Leith, Summerhall and the Wee Dub Festival.
- Status
- Still playing
- Music
- Reggae and dub
- Also listed as
- Messenger
Crew
Stevie (founder) · Lawrie · Curtis · Steadfast Sylvatica · MC Ista · MC Afrikan Simba · MC Yah IsReal
Official pages and contacts
Photos
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