Version City Posse

Version City Posse Tour #6 On The Road Again - Aug 24-Sept 7, 2026 KING DJANGO, BRIAN HILL , JOHN DECARLO, ALBERT DUSTIN ASH Legendary NYC Ska, Rocksteady, Reggae, Dancehall Party Comes to Town * BEN PALMER of Regatta 69 special guest on Ocracoke Shows Sept 4th - 6th Get your show on the schedule today!!! Call/Text 919-358-3159 EchoMix Artists ​ Ska and Reggae legend King Django (Stubborn All-Stars, Skinnerbox, et al) teams up North Carolina powerhouse Brian Hill (Regatta 69), John DeCarlo (Mighty Mystic, Westbound Train, Boss Roots) and Albert Dustin Ash to assemble a dazzling all-star group for coastal Reggae-Rocksteady-Ska parties. These veteran performers will be joined by some of the most talented musicians in the genre to showcase their original compositions and a selection of classic cover tunes!

With an international reputation built on residencies at legendary venues like NYC’s The Knitting Factory, singer, multi-instrumentalist, producer, and DJ King Django took his popular, long-standing “Version City Party” to the road in late 2012. On the first Version City Tour, Django introduced The Snails to the East Coast, covering 10 states with 30 shows. On Version City Tour #2, Django, Hill and DeCarlo along with drummer Anthony Vito played 25 shows in 24 nights down and up the coast, while part three was a quick, northeastern 8-night mini-tour featuring Django and his NJ buddies Predator Dub Assassins.

----------------------------------------- King Django has toured extensively as the founder and leader of both Stubborn All-Stars and Skinnerbox and sideman for the Slackers, The Toasters, Rancid and Murphy’s Law. He has been running the influential Stubborn Records and Version City labels since 1992. As highlighted in the popular indie documentary “Brooklyn Rocksteady,” Django assembled the Version City recording studio in 1997, which rapidly became the hub of the NYC ska and reggae scene.

In 2014 he was invited to perform at the Institute of Jamaica’s Music Museum in Kingston, Jamaica , taking the stage with reggae luminaries Mystic Revelation of Rastafari, Ras Michael, Big Youth, and Junior Reid. https://en. wikipedia. org/wiki/King_Django Brian Hill’s unmistakable voice, memorable songs and lyrical bass stylings have been the sonic backbone of his internationally touring rock-reggae band Regatta 69.

For more than a decade he has been touring extensively throughout the US and Europe, delivering smooth performances of his uplifting songs to audiences in 42 States and 17 countries. Titles from his 12 album releases of rock-infused third wave ska continue to appear on playlists around the world. John DeCarlo is a world-class performer and multi-instrumentalist who has performed and recorded with international artists across 17 countries, appearing at major venues, festivals, and on TV and film.

Currently featured on tour with with Jamaican Reggae artist Mighty Mystic, he began his international touring career with Westbound Train (Hellcat/Epitaph records) and has since performed and recorded with legendary acts including The Skatalites, Derrick Morgan, Mystic Bowie's Talking Dreads, King Django, Dr. Ring Ding, and others. DeCarlo has also performed/collaborated with members of renowned bands such as The Specials, Fishbone, The Wailers, The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Reel Big Fish, John Brown's Body, Morphine, Streetlight Manifesto, The Toasters, The Slackers, Hepcat and many more!

As band leader, he has toured the US as John DeCarlo & Company and is also the founder of the BOSS ROOTS community label and an internationally nominated record producer. Albert Dustin Ash is a premier drummer from the American traditional ska, rocksteady, and reggae, punk rock and garage rock scenes. Renowned for a precise backbeat and deep pocket, he has anchored a number of rhythm sections, most notably serving as a defining drummer for The Slackers.

Throughout his career, he has maintained a reputation for abundant live stamina, studio versatility, and a profound affinity for authentic Jamaican roots music. Widely respected for executing laid-back, Jamaican grooves, he has recorded studio tracks alongside foundational roots icons The Congos and provided live rhythm for the late, legendary Slits frontwoman Ari Up and the True Warriors. Additional live performances and touring feats include David Hilliard & The Rocksteady 7, Rankin' Joe, Lord Tanamo, Eric Monty Morris, and True Love International, bringing high-intensity experience and dedication back to the stage. --------------------------------------------- Get your show on the schedule today!!! Call/Text 919-358-3159 EchoMix Artists