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Volume 8 Issue 5
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ERROL KERR SKIS FOR JAMAICA IN VANCOUVER’S 2010 WINTER GAMES!
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February will welcome Jamaica’s skiing debut in a Winter Olympiad. Just as the Jamaican Bobsled team blazed a new trail in Calgary’s ’88 Winter Games, so too now will Errol Kerr pioneer, as Jamaica’s first skier in a Winter Olympics.
Born of a Jamaican father and American mother, Errol was groomed for competition on Squaw Valley’s race program. Since his childhood, his love of the Caribbean island spawned dreams of representing Jamaica in international competition. As his alpine race skills grew, he realized the sport may be the avenue to fulfill his dreams. An invitation from the US Ski and Snowboard Association helped make his decision and chart his Jamaican journey.
Errol has incredibly diverse talent on the slopes. He’s competitive at an almost unheard-of discipline range including: giant slalom, downhill, slalom, super-G, super combined, and skier cross. Not only does Errol have the athleticism to race in such a wide variety of disciplines, his talent is such that he has a real shot of medaling in skier cross. He is one to watch on the road to Vancouver.
In the winter of 2007- 2008, he was the youngest of four athletes invited on the first U.S. Skier Cross Team that includes ex-World Cup skiers like Casey Pucket, Jake Fiala and Spyder-sponsored Daron Rahlves. After considering the US call, he ultimately declined, opting instead to place his focus on Jamaica, and set out to make reality happen. Errol, his coach Raul Guisado, ski technician Eric Holmer, operations director Pat Andrews and mother Catherine Kerr constructed the team under the direction of the Jamaican Ski Federation. The US Skier Cross invitation upped the ante of his competitiveness, and instead of solely focusing on alpine events, Errol decided to throw skier cross into his repertoire. Now, not only had he made the decision to carry the weight of a national team, he increased his competitive breadth beyond most athlete’s simple consideration. Errol's ready to rock the nation.
Watch out for Errol Kerr in the coming Winter Olympic Games. The first scheduled men’s alpine event is Men’s Downhill on February 13th, from BC’s Whistler Mountain, Vancouver, Canada.
Martina Simmonds
Phoenix BlueCasting
Tel: 416-858-9201
E-:masimmonds@yahoo.com
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RFG MAGAZINE LOOKING FOR ART/PHOTO FOR FRONT COVER OF 2010 ISSUE.
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The 16th-annual Reggae Festival Guide is looking for art/photo for our front cover of the 2010 edition of our magazine. The call is open to artists and photographers with roots and culture images in vertical/portrait format.
We are looking for works to be submitted at 600dpi resolution photo or scan (1200 x 1600 pixels) minimum; higher res. if possible.
Reggae Festival Guide reaches 100,000 people in print, plus a truly worldwide audience via the magazine’s digital publication direct-to-web-- the whole print guide available to read online, saving trees while reaching 100’s of thousands more readers! (That’s on top of our weekly Reggae E-Guide, the RFG website, and ReggaeGuide for iPhone-- all spots where the cover gets more visibility...)
We look forward to hearing and seeing from you!
Please send no later than March 15th to:
Many Thanks,
Reggae Festival Guide Magazine
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LOS ANGELES: KCRW PRESENTS HAITI RELIEF CONCERT AT EL REY THEATRE, SATURDAY, FEB. 6TH 2010
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THE 10TH EPISODE OF NICHOLAS Da SILVA'S GRAPHIC NOVEL SERIES 'DREAD AND ALIVE' FEATURING DREW MCINTOSH: JAMAICAN SUPER HERO
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Dread & Alive (continued from last week)
Chapter Three
It was ten minutes after eight o’clock when Philip McIntosh entered his den, carrying in one hand a freshly-brewed cup of Blue Mountain coffee and a copy of the Daily Gleaner in the other. This was a normal routine for him. One that helped him wind down from the long, hot summer days of Mo'Bay. As he placed the newspaper on the desk, a thought came to mind: He realized that this would be the last time he would have this moment alone in his den, at least until his work was complete in the Cockpit Country. Shaking his head as if in acknowledgment of this fact, he pulled a chair to the desk and sat down. He leaned back and propped his feet on the desk, enjoying the cup of coffee as he thumbed through the newspaper.
At thirty-five, Philip was a determined man with many righteous causes including the preservation of cultural identity. A direct descendant of the Jamaican Maroons, he raised Drew to cultivate awareness and respect. Philip had first developed an interest in anthropology when he was a child. His father, Francis McIntosh, a professor of Cultural Anthropology in Jamaica, had taken him, along with his students, to Suriname. Philip remembered how much he liked the sounds of the rain forest and the primitive lifestyle of the forest people. Having established himself as a renowned Cultural Anthropologist, he was comfortable with where he was in his life.
He had traveled the seven continents, when most individuals never left their native land. He had a beautiful wife and mother of his child in Maria, a strong, intelligent woman who shared the same interests. And most importantly, he had a son in Drew, a child to whom he could pass his knowledge while shaping the man.
As Philip drank his coffee, he squinted behind his wire-framed glasses, staring at the mounted certificates hanging on the wall directly in front of him. The first one was his B.A., cum laude in Anthropology from the University of the West Indies, in 1968. During that period of his life, he had the opportunity to journey into the Cockpit Country as a student and work in the fields. He would eventually spend two of his four years living in the rain forest, enough time to befriend Cudjoe, the village chief of the Jamaican Maroons. As time progressed, their friendship would strengthen to the status of father and son.
The other two certificates were his M.A. and Ph.D. in Cultural Anthropology, from San Francisco State University, in 1970 and 1975 respectively. That's where he met Maria. From the first day their eyes met, they knew they were meant for each other and they proved it by returning to Jamaica after their education was complete and getting married.
To be continued …
Dread & Alive....is an ongoing graphic novel series about Jamaican Super Hero Drew McIntosh. If you missed any episodes, installment, click here to read:
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KURT & KTRL RADIO REQUESTING NEW MUSIC ASAP!
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New high powered broadcast station at Tarleton State University.
Drew Slattery with KURT & KTRL radio is requesting to be sent new music asap. They still have the Rock format low power station 100.7 KURT, but now proudly introduce 90.5 KTRL which plays all Folk, Roots/Americana, Country, and World Music.
So please send them any new music you have for either station.
Send your music to:
Music Director
Drew Slattery
100.7 KURT & 90.5 KTRL
Box T-0095
Tarleton State University
Stephenville TX, 76402
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TIMELESS ROOTS INNERVIEWS WITH HAILEMAH
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Hailemah gets Up Close and Personal; an Innerview with with Reggae recording artist BORN FREE~ New CD Release "Divine Madness"
Bless,
Hailemah
For more information about how you can be Innerviewed, contact Hailemah at Timeless Roots Media, call 240-330-6130 or timelessi@comcast.net
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CHEF MAYRA'S: HEMP HEARTS
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Hemp Hearts can be eaten raw, blended into drinks, sprinkled on salads, vegan ice cream, vegan yogurt, cereal or cooked and baked into items - without losing its nutritional value.
HEMP HEARTS™ (100% shelled hemp seeds) have the most concentrated balance of proteins, essential fats, vitamins and enzymes combined with a relative absence of sugar, starches and saturated fats. Hemp belongs to the genus Cannibis sativa and has been cultivated for thousands of years as a source of fiber, edible seeds, edible oil, lubricant and as a fuel.
• Add hemp hearts to all your favorite recipes breakfast, lunch, dinner entrees, even desserts or anything else you can think of. Just one or two spoonfuls can transform any recipe into a healthy treat.
• Blend it in a food processor with raw nut butters for the most delicious topping for toast. Add raw cacao powder for a real chocolaty-nutty treat!
• It even goes great with fresh fruit, smoothies, or protein drinks,
• Sprinkle them on your oatmeal or mix them into your cereal or homemade granola at breakfast.
• Mix them in with your fruit salad or in your vegan yogurt at breakfast.
• Eat them straight from the spoon or sprinkle them over your morning toast.
• Add a few spoonfuls to any vegetable salad for a light nutty crunch.
• Use them as a coating for tofu instead of bread crumbs or use along with your favorite seasonings for any other vegan protein.
• Incorporate them into your home baking in place of nuts.
And so much more! Delight your friends with the best food ever! Enhance your pleasure to the maximum...enjoy
Use your passion your imagination.
check back next week for Chef Mayra’s Hemp Pesto recipe
I love being a VEGAN!
To your Health.. ONE Love y’all
Carib Chef Mayra 702 372 4709 The Vegan Party Chef Dr Flavor!
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SPREAD YOUR REGGAE MESSAGE THROUGHOUT THE LAND WITH AN AD IN THE REGGAE FESTIVAL GUIDE MAGAZINE - EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT OFFER
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Smart media buyers will want to take advantage of a 15% discount off our print magazine ad rates.
It is our annual Early-Bird Special. Just choose what size ad you want and make your payment before FEBRUARY 15
(artwork not due until April 26)
The Reggae Festival Guide magazine, now in its 16th year is the oldest and largest reggae magazine in the world. We distribute 100,000 free copies throughout U.S. and Canada each spring via music stores, concerts, Rasta boutiques, head shops, etc. and of course, at Festivals!
This is THE platform for you to promote your band, festival, website, concert, tour, service or product.
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REGGAE LABEL EXECUTIVE RAISES GRAMMY AWARENESS AMONG REGGAE PRODUCERS
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Cristy Barber, the VP of marketing and promotions at VP Records, was tired of seeing some of the best acts in reggae continuously overlooked every time Grammy season rolled around. Now, as Billboard reports, she's taken it upon herself to lead a campaign to educate reggae artists and producers about the market-based benefits that the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences can offer.
Barber's already organized a January 21-25 conference in Jamaica, where she will meet with industry execs to discuss the Grammy nomination process. Her corporate gaze, though, extends well beyond Jamaica's borders, as she's looking to recruit 100 or more Recording Academy members from the global reggae industry to vote for the 2011 nominations. Currently, Jamaica has only one Recording Academy member, a shockingly low statistic that highlights how much reggae has been under (or mis) represented in recent Grammy nominations. There are some institutional barriers that hinder Jamaican involvement, though, most notably the requirement that all nominations be postmarked 2 weeks before they arrive in Los Angeles, an impossibly short time frame that has discouraged eligible Caribbean voters from joining the Academy.
Barber, who was once nominated for a Grammy herself back in 2005, and who presided over the Marley family's Tuff Gong/Ghetto Youths labels, has been lobbying for a rule change for years, and this year, she finally succeeded; in 2011, Jamaican members will be able to vote online via PDF ballots, which should help turnout. Still, though, Barber and others recognize the need to raise awareness from the ground up. She's pretty confident she can be successful, too. As she says, "Winning a reggae Grammy offers a level of recognition that impacts sales, radio play and concert demands, essential elements in establishing a new generation of reggae stars. I wouldn't be doing the genre, the artists or Jamaica justice if I didn't embark on this campaign."
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REGGAE FILM FESTIVAL 2010 @ HILTON KINGSTON
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The REGGAE FILM FESTIVAL2010 @ HILTON KINGSTON will open February25 at the HILTON KINGSTON Ballroom with a Red Carpet Gala Reception and premiere of the Reggae documentary RUFFN' TUFF – FOUNDERS OF THE IMMORTAL RIDDIM by Japanese film maker Shizuo Ishi, featuring a galaxy of reggae stars including Leroy Sibbles, Bob Andy, Gregory Isaacs and John Holt all of whom are among the VIP reggae celebrities invited as Special Guests. Other films include premieres of 3 new Jamaican feature films and a rare documentary on Lee 'Scratch' Perry.
The HILTON KINGSTON Ballroom will be transformed into a Cinema for nightly screenings, while the Jonkanoo Lounge will host Lunchtime screenings, a Seminar and a special Children's programme. The HILTON KINGSTON offers a Reggae Film Festival accommodation package at reduced rates and will also offer Lunchtime Specials for midday cinema-goers.
Films already entered include features, documentaries and music videos by Jamaican and international directors, including entries from Hawaii, Italy, Japan, UK and Brazil. Awards will be presented by a panel of Judges in 9 categories including Best Film, Best Documentary and Best Music Video, and audiences will be invited to selected their favourites.
Several international film celebrities have been invited to attend, including noted director SPIKE LEE, rapper/actress EVE and ROGER GUENEVERE SMITH, star of Jamaican feature 'Betta Mus' Come' and 8 Spike Lee films, as well as the blockbuster “American Gangster” starring Denzel Washington. The noted actor will present a lecture with film clips as part of the REGGAE FILM FESTIVAL programme. Jamaican film celebrity guests include former heavyweight champ LENNOX LEWIS, star of 'Johnny Was” and star of two Jamaican feature films currently in production. In addition to Title Sponsor HILTON KINGSTON, sponsors include IRIE-FM, PHASE THREE and STANLEY MOTTA RENTALS.
The REGGAE FILM FESTIVAL 2010 @ HILTON KINGSTON is an activity of the Jamaica Film Academy established in 2008. This year's event is produced by a Planning Committee led by film maker and film festival organizer Barbara Blake Hannah. She said that since the first Reggae Film Festival in 2008, there have been many spinoffs, with festival films being invited to international events and winning awards. Film Festivals and people around the world, including Jamaica, have begun including reggae films in their programmes or presenting look-alike events, but these all have served to achieve the main objective of the Jamaica Film Academy, which is to promote Jamaican film culture and increase the opportunities for Jamaican film makers.
Blake-Hannah, who presented Jamaica's first film festival in 1974 and has produced several more since, has been a guest of international film festivals in Venice, Cuba, Iraq and Cannes. She is also producer/director of several films and worked on film productions including “The Harder They Come”, “A High Wind in Jamaica” and “Kla$h”. She and British film archivist Peter Gittins of Reggae Films UK conceptualized the first Reggae Film Festival in 2007 as a special event with private sector support. Mrs. Hannah continued developing the idea while working as Consultant to the Minister of Information, Culture, Youth & Sports on various projects including the planning and procedures for the first Reggae Month in 2008, into which the Reggae Film Festival was eventually incorporated with some government support.
The Jamaica Film Academy's aim is to see the Reggae Film Festival become an annual date in Jamaica’s events calendar that will provide Jamaican films with the needed international exposure that they deserve. Four different films have been made as a direct result of its first event in 2008 and two films premiered at the Reggae Film Festival 2009 have won international awards, evidence of just how important this event is.
The Jamaica Film Academy invites members of the Jamaican film industry and local businesses to help the Reggae Film Festival grow bigger and better. Further information on the REGGAE FILM FESTIVAL 2010 @ HILTON KINGSTON can be had at the official Reggae Film Festival website at www.jamaicafilmacademy.org.
FURTHER INFORMATION: jamediapro@hotmail.com
PLANNING COMMITTEE: Peter Gittins * Michael Barnett * Dr. Michael Barnett * Lloyd Laing * Teddy Laidley * * Colin Leslie * Lesley-Ann Welsh *
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HAITI RELIEF CONCERTS COME NEAR YOU
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Not surprisingly, celebrities are putting their thinking caps on to devise more ways to fuel money into the Haiti relief effort. Musicians are taking on the brunt of the storm by doing various charitable acts involving their music; concerts around nation, downloads online, benefits and even a shoe donation online.
Thanks to the internet, all of us can get involved in many different ways and reap the entertainment (and the feel-good feelings) along the way.
Love For Haiti is a benefit happening today at 5 p.m. and concluding Jan. 31 at 5 a.m. The event will be live for 12 hours on those three nights between 5 p.m. to 5 a.m. Love for Haiti is a 36-hour fundraiser at New York’s Webster Hall. The goal is to raise at least $50,000 for Haiti with all proceeds going towards Doctors Without Borders.
Webster Hall will be displaying a life-like projection of live video of the fundraiser on the venue’s exterior wall, as well as a live Twitter feed. Supporters can also check out the video on USTREAM. Band, The Crystal Method takes will perform tomorrow and will also be featured on “Love For Haiti’s” video stream. Quarterly Art Soiree is also planning on making a special appearance.
KCRW 88.9 FM and Los Angeles’ El Rey Theatre are putting on a Haiti Relief concert February 6. Proceeds will go to Operation USA. Operation USA’s slogan is “Give and it gets there” with 98% of donations going to on the ground relief. Tickets are $25 dollars each and covers the shows for Hepcat, Dengue Fever, Joey’s Altruda’s Crucial Riddims & Reggae Greats Revue featuring Wailing Souls, Elan, Eljai and specials guests, The Lions, cumbia band Very Be Careful, The Tuffingtons, Echodelic Soundsystem and DJ Miles Perlich.
Next on the concert list is Rhymesayers Entertainment who is putting on a benefit for Haiti February 9 at First Ave in Minneapolis. Tickets are $20 each and the proceeds are for Oxfam America, Doctors Without Borders and Wyclef Jean’s Yele Haiti foundation. Hosted by Slug of Atmosphere with performances by Brother Ali, Freeway, Sage Francis, Jake One, I Self Devine, Sims, Toki Wright, BK One, B. Dolan, Muja Messiah, Kevin Beacham, and King Otto.
Sage Francis commented "It's embarrassing to admit how unaware I've been of the living conditions in Haiti. And that's before the earthquake hit. I'm honored to be involved with this fundraiser and I'm thankful for the conditions that allow me to be on the giving end of this charity."
Mary J. Blige and Andrea Bocelli are planning on covering Simon and Garfunkel's Bridge Over Troubled Water during the Grammy Awards, which airs live on Sunday at 8pm P.S.T. After the performance, a download of the song will be available on itunes.com/Target with all proceeds going to the American Red Cross.
Jamaican reggae star Shaggy and Sean Paul, Haitian musician Belo and soca singers Alison Hinds of Barbados and Destra Garcia from Trinidad and Tobago are also taking the download route for their song "Rise Again." “‘Rise Again’ is for the people of Haiti. It is to show them that we are here for them and that we will support them each step of the way as they begin rebuilding their lives,” Shaggy said. Proceeds from the download will go to the Digicel Haiti Relief Fund.
Wilco is taking an interesting risk that sees the best in people by posting to live shows on their website as free downloads with a request to donate $15 or more to either OXFAM or Doctors Without Borders. The live shows include a November 4th concert at HMV Forum in London and July 13’s show at KeySpan Park in Brooklyn, N.Y
Jessica Simpson focuses on something specific; shoes. Simpson, hairdresser Ken Paves and friend CaCee Cobb, are working with Nashville-based charity Soles4Souls and 5000Shoes.com to help send one million pairs of shoes to Haiti. The singer is encouraging to "do everything that we can for the victims in Haiti. Just five dollars will buy two people a pair of shoes." Donations can be made through 5000shoes.com.
Jackson Browne, Bonnie Raitt, Ben Harper, Joan Baez and Ry Cooder all signed a guitar to be raffled by The Guacamole Fund, a Hermosa Beach, California based public charity. Proceeds are going to Operation USA. Raffle tickets are $100 each and the raffle takes place Jan. 31 at 12 p.m. PST
The Hope for Haiti Now telethon was already a huge success and brought in $57 million dollars but it's not finished making money. An album of the event was released on itunes.
Individual songs are 99 cents or the full album is selling for $7.99, 171,000 units were already sold. Proceeds from the album go to the Clinton Bush Haiti Fund, Oxfam America, Partners in Health, Red Cross, UNICEF, United Nations World Food Programme, and Yele Haiti Foundation.
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SMILE JAMAICA 2010 CALLED OFF
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Ghetto Youth’s International, organizers of the annual Bob Marley concert Smile Jamaica, have announced that the 2010 staging of the celebration of the King of Reggae’s birth would have to be called off, due to numerous circumstances.
Smile Jamaica spokesperson Norman Bryan, said yesterday that while the organisation was looking forward to staging the concert after “there are some extenuating circumstances that just cannot be ignored, and there’s no way we could proceed with the concert bearing them in mind.”
He added that the Marley family will still be celebrating Bob’s birthday and honouring his legacy in private.
Bryan also said that the Ghetto Youth’s International would be redoubling its efforts to make a 2011 staging possible.
“Ghetto Youths International will continue spreading the message of the Hon. Robert Nesta Marley, and we will be definitely putting our heads together to make 2011 the year Smile Jamaica returns from its hiatus.”
Smile Jamaica saw its historic birth in December of 1976, when it was held at the National Heroes Park in Kingston. The event took place a mere two days after gunmen almost ended Bob Marley’s life, and he was recuperating in the Blue Mountains. It was there that Marley magic reigned supreme yet again, as an injured Bob agreed to perform one song for the 80,000-strong throng of patrons. That one song turned into a magical 90 minute performance with Marley and the Wailers.
For more information please contact:
Carlette DeLeon
Headline Entertainment
8 Haughton Avenue, Kingston 10 Jamaica W.I. ,
Tel: 876.754.1526
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CAPLETON AND COCOA TEA IN TAHOE FEB 18
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ROCKSTEADY PIONEER LYNN TAITT DEAD AT 75
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Groundbreaking rocksteady guitarist Lynn Taitt -- who played on influential records by the Skatalites, Derrick Morgan and Desmond Dekker passed away last Wednesday, according to the Jamaica Gleaner. Taitt, who was 75 and a Montreal resident, succumbed to cancer.
Born Nerlyn Taitt in San Fernando, Trinidad, he picked up guitar in the early 1960s -- when he was well into his 20s -- first heading to Jamaica in August 1963 to perform at a gig arranged by the legendary Byron Lee and designed to celebrate the country's first year of Independence from England. Taitt stayed in Jamaica, where he played with the aforementioned ska pioneers, plus the Sheiks, Comets and the Cavaliers.
By 1966, Taitt's band, the Jets, helped launch the rocksteady movement by crafting the bassline for 'Take It Easy' by Hopeton Lewis, which many cite as genre's first song. Establishing the Federal Studios sound, Taitt went on to help craft Alton Ellis' staple 'Girl I've Got a Date.'
Taitt worked often with Leslie Kong -- the Chinese-Jamaican producer who first recorded Bob Marley -- lending his memorable riffs to Dekker's '007 (Shantytown).' In 1968, Taitt moved to Canada, living in Toronto in the 1970s before ultimately settling in Montreal. There he wrote for local reggae, jazz and calypso groups and played and recorded with the Kingpins, a local ska outfit.
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REGGAE SUMFEST 2010 ALL INCLUSIVE TRAVEL PACKAGE
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Ebony Excursions invites you to join us at Sunset Beach Resort for any Reggae fan’s ultimate SumFest experience!
Don’t miss this chance to see all of the top-ranking Reggae artists at once and enjoy the people, culture and vibes of Jamaica!
Experience THE hottest Reggae festival of the year, enjoy a weeklong vacation and have an irie time with thousands of fellow Reggae fans from only $1,200 per person.
Next year marks Reggae SumFest’s 18th year in their legacy of showcasing the hottest Caribbean and International artists (such as the Official King and Queen of Dance Hall – Beenie Man and Lady Saw, Ne-Yo, Akon, Keri Hilson and LL Cool J just to name a few.
Reggae SumFest 2010 – Be There! All travel packages include: - 8 Days/7 Nights Hotel at Sunset Beach Resort - Transportation to All SumFest Events - VIP Access to All SumFest Events - All Meals and Beverages at the Sunset Beach Resort - All Gratuities Prices Based on Double Occupancy Airfare Not Included Space is limited… Don’t miss out!
For more information, please contact:
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JAH MARNYAHG : : Name of song: SWEAT OF YOUR BROW
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'Sweat of your brow' is the new Faya Wurks Records digital download release, by the unique sing-jay Jah Marnyah who entertains his UK and European audiences in amazing splendour. Comforted with the captivating sounds and rocking bass line of the 'trouble trouble' riddim, this song shows us the true realities of life that “by the sweat of your brow, thats how we eat our bread”. Jah Marnyah who hails from the island of Montserrat and can bear witness to the struggles in life, teaches us that with hard work and perseverance you can accomplish your goals.
Release date: 18/12/09
Site where can be purchased: itunes, soundquake, juno, amazon, fnac, play.com
If you need more information please contact us on the details below
Blessed love & happy new year
Faya Wurks, Ayleena
Faya Wurks Records - 'TRULY IN TUNE'
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Fayawurksrecords@hotmail.co.uk
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LOOK WHO'S ON TOUR!
Stoopid is taking a break from the studio to play a few shows up the Pacific coast. Ticket links & Facebook Event info can be found below, please RSVP! Hope to rage with you all in February. More info including who's going to be opening is coming soon.
TUE 2/09 Reno, NV @ Knitting Factory
WED 2/10 Bend, OR @ Midtown Ballroom
THU 2/11 Seattle, WA @ Showbox
FRI 2/12 Portland, OR @ Crystal Ballroom
SAT 2/13 Chico, CA @ Senator Theatre
FISHBONE w/ THE ENGLISH BEAT & OUTLAW NATION - SPRING SKAWARD TOUR!
The Familyhood has something to look forward to this winter as FISHBONE gears up for a 20-date national tour with The ENGLISH BEAT & OUTLAW NATION!
2010 also marks FISHBONE's 25 year anniversary! Look out for more exciting news and updates for this very special banner year for the band. And if you haven't already, join the Facebook cause "Induct Fishbone into the Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame 2010" and pass it along to a friend!
Fri-Feb-12 Austin, TX - Emo's
Sat-Feb-13 Dallas, TX - The Granada
Sun-Feb-14 Houston, TX - Warehouse
Tue-Feb-16 Orlando, FL - Firestone
Wed-Feb-17 Ft. Lauderdale, FL - Culture Room
Thu-Feb-18 St. Petersburg, FL - State Theatre
Fri-Feb-19 Atlanta, GA - Center Stage
Sat-Feb-20 Charlotte, NC - Tremont Music Hall
Mon-Feb-22 Washington, DC - 9:30 Club
Tue-Feb-23 Philadelphia, PA - World Café Live
Wed-Feb-24 Baltimore, MD - Ramshead
Thu-Feb-25 Asbury Park, NJ - Stone Pony
Fri-Feb-26 Boston, MA - Showcase Live
Sat-Feb-27 New York, NY - Irving Plaza
Mon-Mar-01 Cincinnati, OH - Mad Hatter
Tue-Mar-02 Chicago, IL - House of Blues
Wed-Mar-03 Milwaukee, WI - Turner Hall
Thu-Mar-04 Minneapolis, MN - Cabooze
Fri-Mar-05 Omaha, NE - Slowdown
Sat-Mar-06 Denver, CO - Gothic
LADERA SKATEBOARDS PRESENTS THE EXPENDABLES WINTER BLACKOUT TOUR WSG/ IRATION, PASSAFIRE, POUR HABIT, & ROOTS DOWN BELOW
Expendables fans, get ready for the greatest night you won't remember as the Expendables prepare for their WINTER BLACKOUT TOUR presented by Ladera Skateboards!
With support from other great bands like Iration, Passafire, Pour Habit, & Roots Down Below, you will definitely want to step out of the winter cold and into the face melting of a lifetime!
7-Jan Anaheim, CA - House of Blues
8-Jan Reno, NE - Club Underground
9-Jan Eugene, OR - The WOW Hall
10-Jan Portland, OR - Hawthorne Theatre
11-Jan Seattle, WA - El Corazon
12-Jan Boise, ID - Knitting Factory
14-Jan Park City, UT - The Star Bar
15-Jan Englewood, CO - Gothic Theatre
16-Jan Omaha, NE - Sokol Underground
17-Jan Kansas City, MO - Beaumont Club
19-Jan Minneapolis, MN - Fine Line Music Cafe
20-Jan Madison, WI - The Annex
21-Jan Chicago, IL - House Of Blues
22-Jan Detroit, MI - St. Andrews Hall
23-Jan Cleveland, OH - Peabodys
24-Jan Millvale, PA - Mr. Small's Theater
26-Jan Killington, VT - The Pickle Barrel
27-Jan New York, NY - The Gramercy Theatre
28-Jan Boston, MA - Paradise Rock Club
29-Jan Philadelphia, PA - Theater of Living Arts TLA
30-Jan Towson, MD - Recher Theater
31-Jan Norfolk, VA - Norva
2-Feb Raleigh, NC - Lincoln Theatre
3-Feb Charleston, SC - Music Farm
4-Feb Atlanta, GA - Masquerade - Hell Stage
5-Feb Tampa, FL - The Ritz Theatre
6-Feb Lake Buena Vista, FL - House of Blues Orlando
8-Feb Fort Lauderdale, FL - Culture Room
9-Feb Jacksonville, FL - Freebird Live
10-Feb Birmingham, AL - Workplay Theatre
11-Feb New Orleans, LA - House Of Blues - Parish Room
12-Feb Houston, TX - Warehouse live
13-Feb Austin, TX - Emos
14-Feb Corpus Christi, TX - House Of Rock
16-Feb Oklahoma City, OK - Conservatory
17-Feb Albuquerque, NM - The Launchpad
18-Feb Tucson, AZ - The Rock
19-Feb Tempe, AZ - Marquee Theatre
20-Feb San Diego, CA - House of Blues
21-Feb Las Vegas, NV - House of Blues
23-Feb Chico, CA - Senator Theater
24-Feb San Luis Obispo, CA - Downtown Brewing Co.
25-Feb San Luis Obispo, CA - Downtown Brewing Co.
26-Feb San Francisco, CA - TBA
27-Feb Los Angeles, CA - House of Blues
28-Feb San Luis Obispo, CA - Downtown Brewing Co.
REBELUTION WINTER TOUR 2010 w/ SOJA & ZION-I
a 34 city headlining tour around the United States.
Jan-13 Anaheim, CA - House of Blues
Jan-14 Anaheim , CA - House of Blues
Jan-15 Ventura CA - Ventura Theater
Jan-16 Ventura CA - Ventura Theater
Jan-17 Santa Cruz CA - The Catalyst
Jan-20 San Francisco CA - The Fillmore
Jan-21 San Francisco CA - The Fillmore
Jan-22 Portland OR - Roseland Theatre
Jan-23 Seattle WA - Showbox at the Market
Jan-24 Eugene OR - W.O.W. Hall
Jan-27 Boise ID - Knitting Factory
Jan-28 Salt Lake City UT - The Depot
Jan-29 Denver CO - Gothic Theater
Jan-30 Boulder CO - Boulder Theater
Jan-31 Omaha NE - Slowdown
Feb-03 Minneapolis MN - Fine Line Music Café
Feb-04 Chicago IL - House of Blues
Feb-05 Grand Rapids MI - The Intersection
Feb-06 Columbus OH - Newport Music Hall
Feb-10 Boston MA - House of Blues
Feb-11 New York NY - Fillmore @ Irving Plaza
Feb-12 Washington DC - 9:30 Club *NO SOJA.
Feb-13 Philadelphia PA - Fillmore @ Theatre of The Living Arts
Feb-14 Norfolk VA The - NorVa *NO SOJA
Feb-17 Atlanta GA - The Masquerade
Feb-18 Ybor City FL - The Ritz
Feb-19 Orlando FL - House of Blues
Feb-20 Jacksonville Beach FL - Freebird Live
Feb-21 Jacksonville Beach FL - Freebird Live
Feb-24 New Orleans LA - House of Blues
Feb-25 Houston TX - House of Blues
Feb-26 Austin TX - Stubb's
Mar-02 Tucson AZ - Rialto Theatre
Mar-03 Tempe AZ - Marquee Theatre
Mar-04 San Diego CA - House of Blues
Mar-05 San Diego CA - House of Blues
Mar-06 W. Hollywood CA - House of Blues
Mar-07 W. Hollywood CA - House of Blues
GROUNDATION
will be taking their 10th Annual Bob Marley Tribute tour on the road in February across the country for the 1st time.
Tuesday February 2, 2010 – Austin, TX - Flamingo Cantina
Thursday February 4, 2010 – New Orleans, LA - Howlin Wolf
Saturday February 6, 2010 – Orlando, FL - The Plaza Theatre
Sunday February 7, 2010 – Jacksonville, FL - Freebird Live
Wednesday February 10, 2010 – Charleston, SC - The Pour House
Thursday February 11, 2010 – Asheville, NC - The Grey Eagle
Friday February 12, 2010 – Baltimore (Towson), MD - Recher Theatre
Saturday February 13, 2010 – New York City, NY - Sullivan Hall
Sunday February 14, 2010 – Boston (Allston), MA - Harpers Ferry
Wednesday February 17, 2010 – Chicago, IL - The Kinetic Playground
Friday February 19, 2010 – Denver, CO - Cervantes Masterpiece
Saturday February 20, 2010 - Boulder, CO - The Boulder Theatre
Sunday February 21, 2010 -Ft. Collins, CO - The Aggie Theatre
Tuesday February 23, 2010 - San Francisco, CA - The Independent
PATO BANTON
“Grammy Nominated Reggae Legend Pato Banton is one of the greatest British MCs to evolve from the UK. Rated as one of the top showmen in the industry, for providing a high-energy performance while mixing humor with social consciousness and spirituality, Pato provides music for the body, mind & soul.”
3-3 Los Angeles, CA
3-4 Bakersfield, CA
3-5 Fresno, CA
3-6 Stockton/Modesto
3-7 Chico, CA
3-8 Ashland, OR
3-9 Eugene, OR
3-10 Portland, OR
3-11 SnoQualmie, WA
3-12 Seattle, WA
3-13 Spokane, WA
3-14 Boise, ID
3-15 Day Off
3-16 Salt Lake City / Park City, UT
3-17 Drive Day
3-18 Reno, NV
3-19 Nicolaus, CA
3-20 Petaluma, CA
3-21 Berkeley, CA
3-22 Day Off
3-23 Santa Cruz, CA
3-24 King City, CA
3-25 San Luis Obispo / Grover Beach, CA
3-26 Santa Barbara / Ventura, CA
3-27 Hermosa / Redondo Beach, CA
3-28 Laguna Beach, CA
TONY REBEL & QUEEN IFRICA
Wed January 27th : Effenaar, Eindhoven, the Netherlands
Thu January 28th : Paradiso, Weteringschans 6-8, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
Mon February 1st : Watt, West Kruiskade 26, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
Tue February 2nd : Oosterpoort, Groningen, the Netherlands
Wed February 3rd : Underground, Cologne, Germany
Thu February 4th : YAAM, Ostbahnhof, Stralauer Platz 35, Berlin, Germany Fri February 5th : Fabrik, Hamburg, Germany
Sat February 6th : CC de Werft, Werft 32, Geel, Belgium
Sun February 7th : Élysée-Montmartre, Paris, France
Mon February 8th : Bordeaux, France
Tue February 9th : Toulouse, France
Thu February 11th : Montpellier, France
Thu February 25th : Backstage, Munich, Germany
Fri February 26th : Centralstation, Darmstadt, Germany
Sat February 27th : Dietrich Keuning Haus, Dortmund, Germany
HEY ARTISTS, LABELS AND BAND MANAGERS! Is Your Band On TOUR??
Include jpeg of band, a brief bio and the tour dates!
Peace!
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ON THIS DAY IN REGGAE
| January 26 |
| 19--: |
Gamo [Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra; tenor sax] is born in Hokkaido, Japan. |
| 1955: |
Gary Crosby [Jazz Jamaica; leader/w.bass] is born in London. |
| 1958: |
(some say 1957): Norman (Lamont) Hassan [UB40; percussions/trombone] is born in Birmingham, England. |
| 1962: |
Emanuel Walsh [P.J Band; drums] is born in St. Mary, Jamaica. |
| 1970: |
Neville Hinds' "London Bridge" and The Linkers' "Say Say" are recorded for Lloyd Daley, The Matador. They can be heard on a CD "From Matador's Arena - 1969-1970 - Volume 2" (Jamaican Gold JMC 200.233). |
| 1994: |
Ace Of Base's album "The Sign" [Arista] is certified Platinum by the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America). |
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Simply send a jpeg image of your artist
a 200 word bio
links to websites
contact info
and mp3 of one song
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Prayer for Healing
And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes;
and there shall be no more death,
neither sorrow, nor crying,
neither shall there be any more pain:
for the former things are passed away.
--- Revelation 21:4
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JAMAICA MUSIC COUNTDOWN By Richie B, host – “HOT MIX” on Hot 102FM
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Numbers in bracket indicate the number of weeks at the No. 1 Spot.
Key: U – Upward, D – Down, NM – Non-Mover
TW – This Week, LW – Last Week, WC Weeks on Chart, PP in bracket – Peak Position
Sources: Sound Systems, Record Shops, Night Clubs & Radio Play
ALL SOUND SYSTEMS, SELECTORS, RECORD SHOPS, NIGHT CLUBS & RADIO DJS WHO WISH TO ASSIST US AS WE COMPILE OUR WEEKLY CHARTS, PLEASE FURNISH US WITH ONLY CURRENT TELEPHONE NUMBERS. CALL: 876 968-5817 NOW!!!
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8th Annual Vincent Nap Earthday Celebration
Saturday, January 30th 2010
Southall
London
United Kingdom
just added!!!!
San Diego CA United States
http://raggamuffinsfestival.com/
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Reggae Consciousness 2010
Saturday-Sunday, February 6th-7th 2010
Seattle Washington
United States
just added!
Saturday-Sunday, February 20th-21st 2010
29th Annual Ragga Muffins Festival
Long Beach California United States
just added:
Bob Marley Bday Bash @ THE VENUE STL
Friday, February 5th 2010
ST LOUIS MISSOURI United States
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Bob Fest Ag Fair 2010
Sunday, February 7th 2010
Hilo Hawaii
United States
just added:
Bob Marley Birthday Bash 2010
Saturday-Saturday, February 6th 2010
Worcester MA United States
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Marley in the Mountains
Friday-Saturday, February 26th-27th 2010
Ketchum/Sun Valley ID
United States
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GUANA BEACH FEST
Saturday, February 27th 2010
Playa Del Cocos
Guanacaste
Costa Rica
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Bob Marley Movement's 17th Annual Caribbean Festival
Saturday, February 27th 2010
Miami FL
United States
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POETRY IN MOTION
Sunday-Sunday, February 28th-28th 2010
9 Villa Road, MANDEVILLE
MANCHESTER , Jamaica
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Austin Reggae Fest
Friday-Sunday, April 16th-18th 2010
Austin Texas
United States
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Houston International Festival 2010
Spotlights the Carribean
Saturday-Sunday, April 17th-25th 2010
Houston Texas U.S.
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Okanogan Highlands Conscious Culture Festival
Friday-Saturday, June 11th-12th 2010
Tonasket Washington
United States
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Tampa Caribbean Carnival
Saturday-Sunday, June 12th-13th 2010
St. Petersburg Florida
United States
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Festival Afrique-Carib
Sunday-Sunday, June 27th-27th 2010
Almere Flevoland
Netherlands
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Green Reggae Music and Arts Festival
Saturday, July 3rd 2010
San Jose
Costa Rica
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Houston CaribFest
Sunday, July 4th 2010
Houston Texas
United States
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Maple Ridge Caribbean Festival
Saturday-Sunday, July 10th-11th 2010
Maple Ridge BC
Canada
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South Jersey Caribbean Festival
Saturday, July 10th 2010
Camden New Jersey
United States
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Weedbeat Festival
Friday-Sunday, July 16th-18th 2010
Hannover Rössing
Germany
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Friday-Sunday, July 16th-18th 2010 Hannover Rössing Germany
Friday-Sunday, July 16th-18th 2010
Skegness Lincolnshire
United Kingdom
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8th Seasplash Festival
Thursday-Sunday, July 22nd-25th 2010
Pula Istria
Croatia
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Rootz and Reggae Festival of Life
Saturday-Monday, July 24th-26th 2010
Alton Virginia
United States
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Reggae Sun Ska Festival
Friday-Saturday, August 6th-7th 2010
Cissac Médoc Aquitaine
France
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OSTRODA REGGAE FESTIVAL
Friday-Sunday, August 13th-15th 2010
OSTRODA warminsko-mazurskie
Poland
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19th annual Mid West Reggae Fest
Friday-Sunday, August 13th-15th 2010
Garrettsville OH
United States
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Ya Maka My Weekend
Friday, August 13th - Wednesday, July 14th 2010
Rock Island Illinois
United States
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South Bend Reggae/World Music Festival
Saturday-Saturday, August 14th-14th 2010
South Bend IN
United States
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Calgary International Reggae Festival
Thursday-Saturday, August 19th-21st 2010
Calgary Alberta
Canada
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Ottawa Reggae Festival
Friday-Sunday, August 20th-22nd 2010
Ottawa Ontario
Canada
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Chicago Reggae Festival
Saturday, August 21st 2010
Chicago Illinois
United States
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FOUNDATION REGGAE FESTIVAL
Friday-Sunday, September 3rd-5th 2010
O Burgo-Culleredo A Coruña
Spain
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Riddim Runway
Saturday-Sunday, September 25th-26th 2010
Fort Myers FL United States
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