Reggae Legends, Black Uhuru, are hitting the road this Fall, sharing the stage with singer songwriter, Mike Pinto. Mike plans on bringing the full band while Black Uhuru will be joined by Ras Danny & The Reggae All Star Band from Trenchtown, Jamaica!
Mike Pinto brings a unique balance to a Black Uhuru show with his original rendition of story-telling writing with his blend of reggae, blues & rock. He’s still promoting the latest release of his 5th studio album, Truthful 
Lies. The album features a slew of guest appearances, with Junior Marvin (Bob Marley), Jesse Wagner and Roger Rivas (of The Aggrolites), George Laks (Lenny Kravitz) & Chuck Treece (Bad Brains, G Love, McRad). While all those guests won’t be on tour w/Mike, the new songs will be & I’m sure he’ll be stoked to hear your song requests!
Be on the lookout for an upcoming interview with Mike Pinto where we’ll further discuss this tour, his latest music & his plans for the future.
Black Uhuru is rumored to be working on new music with Derrick “Duckie” Simpson on lead vocals. No word on whether or not any new material will be performed live, but it never hurts to shout your request! The original Uhuru’s (Swahili for freedom) were Derrick “Duckie” Simpson, Euvin “Don Carlos” Spencer and Rudolph “Garth” Dennis. They only recorded a few singles “Folk Songs” “Time Is On Our Side” and “Slow Coach” before separating. Don went solo and frequently collaborates with Slightly Stoopid, while Garth joined Wailing Souls.
Duckie reformed the group adding Michael Rose & Errol “Tarzan” Nelson. Errol later left to join The Jayes. He was soon replaced by American female singer & dancer Sandra “Puma” Jones. They teamed up with drummer Sly Dunbar and bass player Robbie Shakespeare. Despite all of BLACK UHURU’s change of different singers and musicians the one thing that has always remained is Derrick “Duckie” Simpson.
Black Uhuru will be joined by Ras Danny & The Reggae All Star Band from Trenchtown, Jamaica. Check the tour dates below & catch the Jamaican based legends sharing the stage with Mike Pinto this fall starting November 5th!
Black Uhuru & Mike Pinto Tour Dates:
Nov 5th @ Flamingo Cantina. Austin, TX
Nov 7th @ Variety Playhouse. Atlanta, GA
Nov 8th @ The Social. Orlando, FL
Nov 9th @ The State Theatre. St Petersburg, FL
Nov 10th @ Grand Central. Miami, FL
Nov 12th @ Freebird Live. Jacksonville, FL
Nov 14th @ The Southern. Charlottesville, VA
Nov 15th @ B.B. Kings. New York, NY
Nov 16th @ Howard Theater. Washington D.C.
Nov 17th @ Jewish Mother. Virginia Beach, VA
Nov 19th @ World Cafe Live. Philadelphia, PA
Nov 20th @ Beachland Ballroom. Cleveland, OH
Nov 22nd @ Duck Room. St Louis, MO
Nov 23rd @ Mayne Stage. Chicago, ILL
Nov 24th @ Cedar Culturual Center. Minneapolis, MN
Nov 26th @ Fox Theater. Boulder, CO
Nov 27th @ Park City Live. Park City, UT
Nov 29th @ Mon Blue Casino. Lake Tahoe, NV
Nov 30th @ The Roxy. Los Angeles, CA
Dec 4th @ The Orpheum Theater. Flagstaff, AZ
Dec 5th @ Belly Up Tavern. Solana Beach, CA
Dec 6th @ Powerhouse PU. Folsom, CA
Dec 7th @ Moe’s Alley. Santa Cruz, CA
Dec 8th @ The Independent. San Francisco, CA
Black Uhuru Links:
Black Uhuru Website
Black Uhuru Facebook
Duck Simpson Website
Mike Pinto Links:
Mike Pinto Website
Mike Pinto Facebook
Article By: Mike Patti
Listen: Black Uhuru – “Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner?”
Watch: Mike Pinto – “Lost & Found” (Acoustic)
