Sly & Robbie Announce Dates

The first show kicks off in Kansas City, Mo., at Knuckleheads Sept. 17 and the next stop is in Tulsa, Okla., at Guthrie Green Park Sept. 18. The group then heads over to California for five gigs before hitting Oregon and Washington. The last two performances take place at The Blue Note in Honolulu Sept. 30 and Oct. 2.

Sly Dunbar (drums) and Robbie Shakespeare (bass) joined forces in the mid ’70s and have been working together recording and producing for over 40 years. They’re also known as “The Riddim Twins” and are widely acknowledged as the “world’s greatest rhythm section.”

The duo have their own label, Taxi Records, and have worked with many legendary artists throughout their career including Bob Dylan, The Rolling Stones, Carlos Santana and Paul McCartney. The Taxi Gang includes a horn section and features top Jamaican recording musicians.

Sept. 17 – Kansas City, Mo., Knuckleheads
Sept. 18 – Tulsa, Okla., Guthrie Green Park
Sept. 21 – Santa Cruz, Calif., The Catalyst
Sept. 22 – Petaluma, Calif., Mystic Theatre
Sept. 23 – Oakland, Calif., The New Parish
Sept. 24 – Stockton, Calif., San Joaquin Fairgrounds (Jaharvestfest)
Sept. 26 – Hayfork, Calif., Northern Delights
Sept. 27 – Redway, Calif., Mateel Community Center
Sept. 28 – Bend, Ore., The Capitol
Sept. 29 – Seattle, Wash., Nectar Lounge
Sept. 30 – Honolulu, Hawaii, Blue Note
Oct. 2 – Honolulu, Hawaii, Blue Note

Some shows are on sale now. Check with individual venues for details or visit Taxi.BigCartel.com for more information.