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Barrington Levy

Reggae & ska band from Kingston · formed 1964

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Shows on record
17
Rooms played
17
Cities
12
Releases
35
Last show
Aug 23, 2025Switchback Brewing Co.

About

Barrington Levy is a band from Kingston, formed in 1964, tagged classic pop and rock, dancehall, dub by its sources. Shows on record run from 2010 to 2026, across 17 rooms in 12 cities.

The summary is assembled from the record fields and shows on this page; each fact listed names its source. See Sources & corrections for what each source supplied.

Shows

17 on record · bandslate-pipeline, Songkick

Upcoming shows

  1. SHYNE: 2622 LGND Tour with Barrington Levy and Lil' CeaseCancelled

    House of Blues Dallas · Dallas, TX

    With Barrington Levy, Lil' Cease

    Show 7:00 PM CDT · Multi-band bill

  2. SHYNE: 2622 LGND Tour with Barrington Levy and Lil' Cease

    Danforth Music Hall · Toronto, ON

    With Barrington Levy, Lil' Cease

    Show 7:00 PM EST · Multi-band bill

  3. SHYNE: 2622 LGND Tour with Barrington Levy and Lil' Cease

    Warner Theater · Washington, DC

    With Barrington Levy, Lil' Cease

    Show 8:00 PM EST · Multi-band bill

More upcoming dates
DateVenue
Nov 4, 2026The Danforth Music Hall · TorontoSupportwith SHYNE, Lil' Cease
Nov 9, 2026Warner Theatre · WashingtonSupportwith SHYNE, Lil' Cease

Shows per year

  1. 20101 show
  2. 20111 show
  3. 20122 shows
  4. 20151 show
  5. 20161 show
  6. 20181 show
  7. 20231 show
  8. 20254 shows
  9. 20265 shows
Show history
DateVenue
Aug 23, 2025Switchback Brewing Co. · BurlingtonSupportwith John Brown's Body, The Rock and Roll Playhouse, The Skatalites
Aug 10, 2025Troxy · LondonHeadlinerwith Burning Spear
Jun 13, 2025Airport Tavern · TacomaHeadlinerwith DJ Qualifi, Stay Grounded
Jun 5, 2025Cervantes' Masterpiece Ballroom · DenverHeadlinerwith Tomorrows Bad Seeds, A-Mac & The Height
Aug 5, 2023Milton Keynes Bowl · Milton KeynesSupportwith Sean Paul, Beenie Man, Alborosie and Shengen Clan, +7
Aug 5, 2018Los Angeles State Historic Park · Los Angeles (LA)Supportwith The Voidz, Gwar, The Growlers, +18
Feb 14, 2016The Novo · Los Angeles (LA)Supportwith Trauma, Yellowman
Sep 27, 2015Greek Theatre · Los Angeles (LA)Supportwith Tarrus Riley, Damian 'Jr Gong' Marley, Morgan Heritage, +5
Oct 21, 2012The Met · PawtucketSupportwith He's My Brother She's My Sister, Paper Diamond, The Beyond
Apr 20, 2012City Hall · DenverHeadlinerwith Reggie Watts, Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad, The Brew, +13
Mar 30, 2011B.B. King Blues Club & Grill · ManhattanSupportwith Aaron Neville, Richie Spice, Chris Bergson Band, +1
Jul 4, 2010Floyd Bennet Field · BrooklynSupportwith B.o.B, Lady Saw, Shaggy, +8

Where they play

17 rooms in 12 cities

Rooms played most

Cities played

  • Los Angeles (LA)3 shows
  • Denver2 shows
  • Toronto2 shows
  • Washington2 shows
  • Brooklyn1 show

and 7 other cities

Live history

12 shows on record
Shows counted
12
First on record
Jul 2010
Latest on record
Aug 2025

Shows per year

  1. 20101
  2. 20111
  3. 20122
  4. 20151
  5. 20161
  6. 20181
  7. 20231
  8. 20254

Top rooms

  • Switchback Brewing Co., Burlington · 1
  • Troxy, London · 1
  • Airport Tavern, Tacoma · 1
  • Cervantes' Masterpiece Ballroom, Denver · 1
  • Milton Keynes Bowl, Milton Keynes · 1

Top cities

  • Los Angeles (LA), CA · 3
  • Denver, CO · 2
  • Burlington · 1
  • Pawtucket, RI · 1
  • Milton Keynes · 1

Often on the bill with: Stephen Marley, Yellowman, Aaron Neville, Alborosie & Shengen Clan, B.O.B, Beenie Man, Black-Am-I, Burning Spear

Counted from the shows BandSlate holds; missing shows are not counted.

Releases

35 releases, 1979–2026

  • Poor Man Style

    2026

  • Jah Is The Ruler

    2026

  • A Yah Me Deh

    2025

  • A Yah Wi Deh

    2024

  • Crucifixion / River Jordan

    2024

  • Tell Dem Already / Genocide

    2024

  • Black Heart Man / Left With A Broken Heart

    2023

  • Money Is The Drug

    2023

  • Black Roses

    2023

  • Hold On Steady

    2022

  • Under Mi Sensi (X Project Remix) / Tribute to GARNET [ANGEL] Silk [the Prophet]

    2002

  • Live Good

    1996

  • Turning Point

    1992 · Album

  • Divine

    1991 · Album

  • Prison Oval Rock

    1991 · Album

  • Live & Learn Presents: Beres Hammond / Barrington Levy

    1990 · Album

  • Love The Life You Live

    1990 · Album

  • My Time

    1990

  • Here I Come

    1985 · Album

  • Open Book

    1985 · Album

  • Money Move

    1984 · Album

  • Life Style

    1983 · Album

  • Teach Me Culture

    1983 · Album

  • 21 Girls Salute

    1982 · Album

  • Poor Man Style

    1982 · Album

  • Run Come Ya!

    1981 · Album

  • Doh Ray Me

    1980 · Album

  • Robin Hood

    1980 · Album

  • Bounty Hunter

    1979 · Album

  • Englishman

    1979 · Album

  • Shaolin Temple

    1979 · Album

  • Shine Eye Gal

    1979 · Album

  • Blessing From Above

  • Girl Of Mine

  • Rob & Gone

Discography

80 releases, 1995–2023
  • 2023Barrington Levy Meets Cocoa TeaEP

    Reggae Library

  • 2023Black RosesRelease

    Jah Life Intl. · JL-056 · Producer: Hyman Wright

  • 2022Blackheart ManSingle

    Jah Guidance · [none] · Producer: Henry "Junjo" Lawes

  • 2022Essential BarringtonCompilation

    Jet Star

  • 2022Sweet SensimiliaEP

    Dubquake Records · DBQK1210

  • 2021Pure Lovers RockCompilation

    Jet Star

  • 2019Mary Long TongueSingle

    Volcano · Producer: Henry "Junjo" Lawes

  • 2019Pretty in PinkSingle

    Black Roses

  • 2018Many Changes In Life / Look YouthmanRelease

    Volcano · JG 017 · Producer: Henry "Junjo" Lawes

  • 2016Blast YaSingle

    Buygore · BGORE114

  • 2016Gregory Isaacs & Barrington Levy Defending The RootsCompilation

    Boulevard Records

  • 2015AcousticalevyAlbum

    Tafari · HBECD 20701

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  • 2015RosieSingle

    Platinum Camp Records

  • 2012Sweet Reggae Music 1979-84Compilation

    VP Records · VPCD5002

  • 2011Beauty QueenSingle

    Jah Life · Go147

  • 2010Big Foot PoliceSingle

    Jah Life · GO141 · Executive-Producer: Norma Mason; Producer: Hyman Wright; Producer: Percy Chin

  • 2010Bounty Hunter (Remix)Release

    Life Music · LM-18 · Producer: Hyman Wright

  • 2010Murderer Superstar MixRelease

    Jah Life Com · GO140 · Producer: Hyman Wright; Producer: Percy Chin

  • 2010RaggamuffinEP

    Life Music · 4LM-20 · Producer: Hyman Wright

  • 2010Watch Dem (Murderer)Single

    Platinum Camp Records

  • 2009Lost and Found / Warn YaSingle

    Royal Crown · RCR04

  • 2008Give Thanks & PraiseRelease

    Jah Guidance · JG0119 · Producer: Henry "Junjo" Lawes

  • 2008She Call Mi PhoneRelease

    Fire Ball Records · Producer: J. Moore; Producer: LeRoy "Sugar Roy" Moore

  • 2008Teach the Youth: Barrington Levy & Friends at Joe Gibbs 1980-85Compilation

    VP Records · VP 4121

  • 2008Wedding RingRelease

    Volcano · VOL 013

  • 2007In Dub: The Lost Mixes From King Tubby's StudioAlbum

    Auralux Recordings · LUXXCD 015

  • 2006BroadwayRelease

    Big Yard Music Group Ltd. · BYNY 1066 · Producer: Christopher Birch

  • 2006Caan Hold Us DownRelease

    Bushhouse Music · FOR 82876861537

  • 2006CrucifixionRelease

    Jah Guidance · JG 048 · Producer: Henry "Junjo" Lawes

  • 2006EnglishmanRelease

    Jah Guidance · JG 029 · Producer: Henry "Junjo" Lawes

  • 2006On We Go / Caan Hold Us DownRelease

    Four Music · FOR 82876871831 · Executive-Producer: Stephan Schulmeister; Mastered By: Kevin Metcalfe; Producer: Gentleman

  • 2006River JordanRelease

    Jah Guidance · JG 049 · Producer: Henry "Junjo" Lawes

  • 2005Love Your Brother Man: The Early YearsCompilation

    Sanctuary · 06076-80532-2

  • 2005The World's Gone MadSingle

    Atlantic

  • 2005WantedLive

    2B1 · TBU 2183-2

  • 2004Bounty HunterRelease

    Jah Guidance · JG 002 · Producer: Henry "Junjo" Lawes

  • 2004CaptivitySingle

    Jah Guidance · JG.016 · Producer: Henry "Junjo" Lawes

  • 2004HammerRelease

    Jah Guidance · JG 001 · Producer: Henry "Junjo" Lawes

  • 2004Here I ComeCompilation

    Spectrum Music · 981374-5

  • 2004Roots Selection, Vol. 5Compilation

    Corn-Fed Productions · CF 035

  • 2004This Is Crucial ReggaeCompilation

    Sanctuary Records · 06076-89922-2

  • 2002All Over MeRelease

    V2 · VVR5018886

  • 2002GoldCompilation

    Creole Records · CT 4013

  • 2002Original Ragga Muffin Part OneCompilation

    Jah Life · GOCD 011

  • 2002Sensi / Sensi DubSingle

    Congo Natty Records · SENSI

  • 2002Under Mi Sensi (X Project Remix) / Tribute to GARNET [ANGEL] Silk [the Prophet]Release

    Congo Natty Records · CHALICE

  • 2001Here I Come (Sing DJ)Single

    NuLife Recordings · 74321895622

  • 2000Bad BoyzSingle

    Bad Boy Records · 74321 82256 2 · Executive-Producer: Sean Combs; Producer: Ez Elpee

  • 2000Police & SoldierRelease

    Thompson Sounds

  • 2000Poor Man StyleRelease

    Thompson Sound · Producer: Linval Thompson

  • 2000Sunny DaySingle

    Thompson Sound · [none]

  • 2000Top Of The WorldRelease

    BMG Music Canada · 74321 81952 1

  • 1999Don't Run AwayRelease

    Time 1 International · Producer: Jah Screw

  • 1998Best Collie / Best Collie DubSingle

    Grade One · Producer, Written-By: Hyman Wright

  • 1998Living DangerouslyAlbum

    Breakaway Entertainment · BRK 3003-2

  • 1998My Black GirlRelease

    Flexing Music · Producer: A. Dawes

  • 1998One 4 MeRelease

    Breakaway Entertainment · BK 12P 4001-1

  • 1998Too ExperiencedCompilation
  • 1998Too Experienced: The Best of Barrington LevyCompilation

    VP Records · VP1522 · Executive-Producer: Chris Chin; Executive-Producer: David Sanguinetti; Executive-Producer: Joel Chin

  • 1997Original Ragga Muffin Part OneCompilation

    Jah Life · GOLP 5011 · Producer: Hyman Wright

  • 1997Ras PortraitCompilation

    Real Authentic Sound · RAS 3323

  • 1997Ras PortraitsCompilation

    Real Authentic Sound · RAS 3323

  • 1997Renegade (Remix of Bounty Hunter Album)Album

    Life Music · JLP 5010 · Producer: Hyman Wright

  • 1997Times Are SeriousRelease

    Kulcha Shok Muzik · KS 01

  • 1996Live GoodRelease

    Time 1 International · [none] · Producer: Jah Screw

  • 1996My WomanRelease

    Chop Chop · CHO 0001 · Producer: Murray Elias; Producer: Robert Livingston

  • 1996Rock And Come InSingle

    Kalliwa Musik · klw007

  • 1996Time CapsuleAlbum

    RAS Records · RAS CD 3222 · Engineer: Scientist; Engineer: Stephen Stewart; Mixed By [Final]: Jim Fox; Producer: Milton Welch

  • 1995Bad TalkRelease

    Time 1 International · Producer, Arranged By: Paul Love

  • 1995Barrington Levy's D.J. CounteractionAlbum

    Greensleeves Records · GRELCD216 · Producer: Jah Screw

  • 1995D.J. CounteractionAlbum

    Greensleeves Records · GRELCD 216

  • 1995Don't Run AwayRelease

    Time 1 International · TRB 817123 · Producer: Jah Screw

  • 1995Here I Come (Jungle)Release

    Greensleeves Records · GRED5017 · Remix: Ridley Don

  • 1995Living DangerouslyRelease

    Time 1 International · Mastered By, Lacquer Cut By: Geovanni; Producer: Jah Screw

  • 1995Looking My LoveSingle

    Time 1 International · Producer: Jah Screw

  • 1995MurderationSingle

    Yaga Yaga Productions · PHPL 2029

  • 1995MurdererRelease

    Priority Records · PVL 53198

  • 1995Two Sounds Jungle / Jungle Sounds Drum 'N' BassRelease

    Greensleeves Records · GRED 5013 · Producer: Jah Screw; Remix: Tom And Jerry

  • 1995Where Is The Love / Live GoodRelease

    Time 1 International · TRB 817161 TIM 011 · Producer: Jah Screw

  • 1995Why Yu Do ItRelease

    Time 1 International · Producer: Jah Screw

Compiled from MusicBrainz and Discogs. Releases not listed there are not shown.

Lineup

  • Winjama

Airplay

  • KEXP airplay: 42+ plays, 2024-08-10–2026-08-01 — KEXP
  • Played on KEXP show 'Positive Vibrations' (Kid Hops) — KEXP
  • Played on KEXP show 'The Continent' (Lace Cadence) — KEXP
  • Played on KEXP show 'Variety Mix' (Vitamin D) — KEXP

Photos, art and posters

Barrington Levy — Photo
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Barrington Levy — Photo
Photo — TheAudioDB
Barrington Levy — Photo
Photo — TheAudioDB
Barrington Levy — Photo
Photo — TheAudioDB
Barrington Levy — Logo
Logo — TheAudioDB
Barrington Levy — Switchback Brewing Co., 2025-08-23
Poster · Switchback Brewing Co., 2025-08-23 — Songkick
Barrington Levy — Troxy, 2025-08-10
Poster · Troxy, 2025-08-10 — Songkick
Barrington Levy — The Novo, 2016-02-14
Poster · The Novo, 2016-02-14 — Songkick
Barrington Levy — The Met, 2012-10-21
Poster · The Met, 2012-10-21 — Songkick
Barrington Levy — B.B. King Blues Club & Grill, 2011-03-30
Poster · B.B. King Blues Club & Grill, 2011-03-30 — Songkick

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This is a partial record of publicly documented activity. Missing shows, releases or members do not mean there are none. It does not confirm availability for booking.

From Wikipedia

These facts are from the English Wikipedia article Barrington Levy. They are shown on their own and are not merged into the record above.

Years active
1976–present
Genres
Reggae, dancehall, reggae fusion, ragga jungle
Labels
MCA
Associated acts
Shyne

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