Bonito Star, Bosey Smiley + more at The Jam Jar
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"Rightful vocal dancehall action in memory of Qualitex’s Jimmy Swing ft. Brum’s smoothest lovers rock veteran Bonito Star and Bosey Smiley representing Manchester’s Hussla Ghetto Heart soundsystem. Also nicing up the mic will be Sista Talibah of Bristol’s own Roots Injection. This is how you do it!"

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A gig held at The Jam Jar on Friday 4th August. The event starts at 20:00.


For one night only Bonito Star & Bosey Smiley make an appearance in Bristol.

Representing the finest of Birmingham & Manchester DJ's & MC's on the scene. This is a rare chance to catch them at the first installment of Big People Night.

From Bristol we have up & Comer DJ Zeeks, & singer Talibah to warm us all up.

This event was in collaboration with the late great Jimmy Swing, who sadly passed in early July. We dedicate this show to his memory.

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