Many of you out there like reggae music. For local reggae DJ Selectah Niko it is a passion that has taken him all over the world. When you go to hear Niko spin he will get you moving from the moment you enter the room. Do not go and expect to only hear the bigger names like Marley,Toots, Tosh and Steel Pulse. You will hear some of those artists but Selectah Nikos reggae knowledge is off the charts and his record collection runs extremely deep.

Not only does he DJ live shows, Selectah Niko has a regular spot on WUMD’s Roots Radical Connection radio show. Every Saturday the show runs from 12 until 5 p.m on 89.3 with Niko on between 2 and 5. After a short time away Niko will be back on the air December 28th for the best of 2013.

Niko has opened for many great musicians such as The Wailers,Yellowman, J Boog, RJD2, Spiritual Rez , ThunderBody, New Kingston, Mighty Mystic, and Dub Apocalypse just to name a few. He has also reported from the Rototom Sunsplash reggae music festival. This yearly celebration of reggae music takes place in Benicassim, Spain. Rototom just celebrated 20 years.

So be sure to catch Selectah Niko live or tune in to WUMD when you have the need to feel irie. We also have the inside scoop that Selectah Niko has something big in the works for the summer of 2014. So tune in and stay tuned in for more info.

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If a tree falls in the forest and nobody is around does it make great music? If it’s The Silent Trees then of course it does. John Redden and Mary Lindberg make up this duo, and you will be hard pressed to find two bigger music junkies out there.

The Silent Trees is an acoustic project with vocal harmonies, acoustic guitar, harmonica, and melodica. They bring a unique blend of covers and originals to your eardrum. The Silent Trees play from the streets of Hy-Town to The Electric Haze (Worcester) to late night sets after Phish shows, and are also regulars at $5 pizza night at The Beach House.

The Silent Trees made their festival debut last summer at Disc Jam. They are often joined by special guest Dennis Christiano and Corey Schectman of Boombasnap. They will be throwin a Holiday J.A.M at The Island Merchant on December 26th where they will be joined by special guest Adam Terrell Ghosts of Jupiter, Assembly of Dust). This will be one to mark on your calender as a don’t miss.

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Today we take that long trip down Rt.6 to the tip. There’s something going on down there in Provincetown that the rest of The Cape needs to know about. The BuLife (Beau-life) is getting shit done out there. BuLife is a collection of artists that grew up together in P-town who have developed a strong knowledge and love for hip-hop, but also have a different perspective about it. They are very proud of being from Cape Cod and everything that comes with being year round residents, and they want to paint an honest picture of their lives to the world through hip-hop, film, photography, and fashion.

The guys have released 3 mix tapes this year and perform tirelessly everywhere from The Underground Bar in P-town to Brooklyn . The BuLifes next show is December 27th at The Underground Bar. Be sure to take some time and check out the videois and music they have produced. These guys work hard on there craft so show them some love and support The BuLife.

“People who have never fallen or stumbled; their virtue is lifeless. Life hasn’t revealed it’s beauty to them. I can honestly look back and realize that everything happened for a reason. Everything that fell apart has fallen back into place beautifully and magically. The Fallen”

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When you put the word funk in your name you better be able to get the crowd moving. This is exactly what Funktapuss does every show.

This cape based 5 piece band is a touring machine. They also keep their roots tied down here at the center of the universe, with many local shows and an open mic and jam at The House of Buds in Hy-Town. near their roots where members of the band meet at Barnstable high.

All 5 members have deep backgrounds in music and performing. a few names they have studied under or played with are Susan Tedeschi, Derek Trucks,Victor Wooten, and Zack Deputy. Three members toured nationally with Deputy recently as his backing band.

Funktapuss is made up of Brian”Beek” Vanderbeek, Ryan Tivey, Chris Santos, Latez, and Tom Davis. This group of funking guys will get your booty moving no matter what mood you are in. From the bars to the festivals be sure to make time to get some puss. Funktapuss that is.

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Today we have another honorary artist for our local lunch hour. These guys have ties to The Cape that run deep.

Excuse me, what did you say? Oh you wanted a reggae funk dance party. Well that’s what I’m bringing to you on this fine Wednesday. Spiritual Rez brings all of that and more energy than Hippie at a late night Phish set. The Rez play on Cape 5-10 times a year. They are known for having local musicians sit in with them such as John and Matt Benninghof, Dan Byrnes, Charles Parker Walton and of course O.G (Orion Gans). The Rez tour hard and they hit all the major and smaller festivals in the summer. This band of reggae funk junkies will always leave you wanting more.

Over the last 9 years this 6 piece band has shared the stage with the likes of Steel Pulse, Toots and the Maytals, Barrington Levy as well as George Clinton and Jimmy Buffet. Legendary keyboardist Bernie Worell (Talking Heads, Funkadelic) is known to sit in with the guys for an entire show. Their latest album “Apocalypse Whenever” is almost complete. Do your dancing shoes a favor and catch The Rez next time they invade our peninsula.

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P.S. Shout out to locals Brady and Coby Signs, who are in this video.

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When most of us hear a steel drum it takes us to that warm place in our dome piece. For Cape resident Michael Gabriel it is his weapon of choice. As a member of Shango Axe, Dune Billy All-stars as well as a solo career, Michael keeps that steel drum pounding all year round.

While playing with Shango Axe, Michael has opened for some of the legends of reggae such as Jimmy Cliff, Burning Spear, Stephen Marley, Toots and the Maytals and Eek-A-Mouse. He has played all over the world from where he grew up in Trinidad and Tobago to Carnegie Hall. He also started Jamm Down Entertainment Productions.

His smooth playing and voice will let you drift right near the beach boiiii. Every year Michael holds a benefit concert called Jammn for Julian (his son). Many cape musicians and local businesses donate to the fundraiser. Please keep your eyes open for the dates of Jammn for Julian 2014.

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Chances are that if you have seen live music here on the cape in the last 10+ years, at some point you’ve seen Brian Sances ripping it up from Wellfleet to the ‘Shpee and every hot spot in between. This multi-talented musician is one of the nicest guys out on the circuit. This past summer his band The Brian Sances Band opened for Kung Fu one of the up and coming bands on the national jam scene. Brian just released an EP with 5 originals called “Driving Home”. (click here to buy it)

Brian’s former bands include local favorites such as From The Ground Up, Shotgun Bandits, and Tripl3crown. His influences range from blues to reggae to jam. Stevie Ray Vaughn, Jerry Garcia, Bob Marley and Trey Anastasio have all shaped Brian into the musician he is today. A constant figure in the capes deep rooted music scene, Brian will surely get you groovin’. So make it a point to catch him if you haven’t already.

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