The Upsetter

This Saturday, July 5, 9:30 PM at the Brooklyn Academy of Music is the NYC premiere of The Upsetter: The Music and Genius of Lee "Scratch" Perry. The film is part of BAM's Afro Punk Festival.

Over the last two years, my friends, Ethan Higbee and Adam Bhala Lough, have traveled the globe with Lee "Scratch" Perry, visiting his roots in Jamaica, his home and studio in Switzerland, and touring with him while he played various venues across the United States. Last year I had the pleasure of seeing Scratch perform at B.B. King Blues Club. It was an amazing show and Adam said it was one of the better performances he saw throughout the filming.

Anyway, I'm really excited about the movie, so I'll definitely be at the premiere. Ethan and Adam will both be there to introduce the film. It looks like it's the only showing currently scheduled in New York, so I recommend not missing it. Check out the teaser above.

Scratch in his studio.