Lee 'Scratch' Perry announces Dublin gig

Be prepared for all sorts of dub madness when Jamaican native Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry plays the Dublin Village in December.

The Hot Press Newsdesk, 28 Oct 2008

72-year-old Perry, also known as "The Upsetter," will be plugging Repentance, his fifty-fourth studio album, which is produced by the mighty Andrew W.K. and features additional input from Moby.

'Scratch' will be performing at Dublin Village on December 19.

Tickets are €28.

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