In 1983 four Washingtonians got together in the basement of bassist John Winslow for the first practice of the Blinded Camels, a band exploring various sounds from Talking Heads to King Sunny Ade (a frequent player at the Adams Morgan Festival), but the music that still keeps the band together under it's 21st century monicker the "Staggering Heights" is Reggae!  Initially discovered on WHFS Radio with DJ Doctor Dread, and nurtured by the rich roots scene in DC in places like the "Kilamanjaro Club,"  The Camels/Heights have always loved to play reggae.  Not to be confused with the likes of SOJA, the band never flirted with the idea of Rastafarianism, but have a great respect for the culture.  Instead the Heights bring their unique perspective to the music of Jamaica.  Recently "the Heights" have reached out to other artists in JA, and DC.  Most notably Pinky Dread in Negril, and Heidi Martin - the DC Jazz Singer.  It's been a long ride, on a foggy road, and the destinanation is unclear, but one thing is certain, The Staggering Heights will love and play reggae until the ride is over!  Peace from members John Winslow - Bass, Andy Prosky - Guitar, Grahm Hunt - Vocals, and Matty Dread - Drums.