AND BEGIN 27-CITY BOOK TOUR:

 

I stand behind the content of my book “Dear Dad” 100%, published by Farrah Gray Publishing. My story is “my story”, and I don't deny who I am or my experiences. My issue was with the subtitle only.

 

During the final edit of the book, I spoke with my sister, Cedella Marley, CEO of Tuff Gong Records, and I advise Dr. Farrah Gray that some changes had to be made, by the time I had the changes ready, it was the day of the printing, which would have obviously complicated the logistics, causing

 

Farrah Gray Publishing damages and disruption. Farrah Gray Publishing felt as if the subtitle was needed to explain the complexity of the situation.

 

After my approaching Dr. Farrah Gray again and expressing my limited concerns, Farrah Gray Publishing has agreed to modify the subtitle on all new copies of “Dear Dad” and we are celebrating the resolution of this modification.

 

Dr. Gray and I will be going on a 27-city tour, both domestic and international and persevere above it all.

 

I have not only written and performed songs of redemption around the world like my father, but I have lived and survived to tell my own personal inspiring redemptive story in the face of abandonment.

 

I encourage my fans and my father's fans to read “Dear Dad”, the title derived from my hit song “Dear Dad”.

 

There is another issue that has hit close to home for both Dr. Gray and I: Farrah’s sister, the late Greek Gray, was diagnosed with acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) and he became the National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP) spokesperson.  I have two young sons that suffer from sickle cell disease, ultimately inspiring me to establish my charitable “Love Over All” Foundation (LOAF).

 

However, here's the irony: a bone marrow transplant match is the best hope for a cure or a longer life for those afflicted with leukemia and sickle cell disease.

 

During the 27-city tour, he and I will launch a nationwide public awareness campaign to educate the public about the need for more Black and African American bone marrow, blood stem cell, and umbilical cord blood donors to join the NMDP Registry.

MIAMI - Thursday, April 8 – 7:30 p.m.
Barnes & Noble
Kendall Village West
12405 N. Kendall Drive
(305) 598-77277

 

PITTSBURGH - Saturday, April 10 – 2 p.m.
Barnes & Noble
Waterworks Mall
926 Freeport Road
(412) 781-2321

 

ATLANTA - Wednesday,  April 14 – 7 p.m.
Barnes & Noble
Buckhead
2900 Peachtree  Rd NE
(404) 261-7747

 

DETROIT/DEARBORN - Friday, April 16 – 7 p.m.
Borders
5601 Mercury Drive
(313) 271-4441

 

COLUMBUS, OH - Sunday, April 18 – 2 p.m.
Barnes & Noble
Lennox Town
1739 Olentangy River Road
(614) 298-9516

 

CLEVELAND/WOODMERE - Tuesday, April 20 – 7 p.m.
Barnes & Noble
Eton Collection
28801 Chagrin Blvd
(216) 765-7520

 

OAKLAND/ALAMEDA - Thursday, April 22 – 7 p.m.
Borders
2245 South Shore Center
(510) 522 6446

 

LAS VEGAS - Saturday, April 24 – 1 p.m.
Barnes & Noble
3860 Maryland Parkway
(702) 734-2900

 

PHOENIX/SCOTTSDALE - Monday, April 26 – 7 p.m.
Barnes & Noble
Desert Ridge Marketplace
21001 N. Tatum Blvd.
(480) 538-85207

 

SAN FRANCISCO - Wednesday - April 28 - 7 p.m.
Borders
Stonestown
233 Winston Drive
(415) 731-0665

 

LOS ANGELES - Friday, April 30 – 7 p.m.
Barnes & Noble
The Grove at Farmers Market
189 Grove Drive, Ste.K30
(323) 525-0270

just added: Rocker T and Midnight Sun

 

Mark your calendar for April 24, 2010, Napa's Earth Day evening celebration: "Reggae in the Valley" Festival with David Kirton from Barbados, Ras Indio from Belize, Ishi Dube from Humboldt, Mystic Roots, Million 7 Crew, and Napa Valley's own reggae band, C.R. Vibes.

 

The event will be held at The Napa Valley Expo, Chardonnay Hall (575 3rd Street) in Napa, CA and will benefit Arts Council Napa Valley's Arts Education Programs.

 

A destination that should not be missed, this Wine Country is the most widely visited Valleys in the country as a wine and dining epicenter mecca, and event producer James Byrum says that "we plan to turn this valley into a music mecca as well."

 

Event is sponsored by 1440 KVON & 99.3 THE VINE and Reggae Festival Guide magazine. $20 advance tickets are available at several Napa retail outlets: Wildcat Clothing 1210 1st Street; Flying Colors Tattoo 3373 California Blvd; Grapeleaf Graphics 2203 Jefferson Street; Bloom Salon 1519 Main Street, and online at www.brownpapertickets.com.

 

Tickets are $25 at the door. Arts Council Napa Valley members who show their membership card, get advance ticket price. Kids under 12 free. The doors are at 4pm, and the non-stop dance music goes from 5 to 11pm.

 

This all-ages event will be fun for the whole family with Caribbean food, Rasta arts & crafts vendors, wine and beer garden, plus a raffle for a chance to win a hot air balloon ride. For more information, contact the Calendar Guy Productions at 707-225-5649 or visit www.ReggaeInTheValley.com.

 

 

This year’s staging will be even bigger and better as the promoters of the event will be doing everything possible to enhance and maintain the usual high production standards that are synonymous with the HYPE 2K brand of events.

 

For the last three years the promoters have treated music lovers  in southern Jamaica to some very exciting events featuring top acts such as Bounty Killer, Mavado, Rick Ross, Sizzla, Vybz Kartel, Elephant Man, Busy Signal along with top vintage acts such as Ken Booth and John Holt.

 

This year’s staging of the event will continue in the same vein as Flava Squad Entertainment’s CEO Ewan McRae and his team have put together awesome line-up for HYPE 2K10 which includes a host of top notch dancehall and reggae acts as such as Vybz Kartel, Lady Saw, Sizzla, Assasin, Jah Cure, Peter Metro, Nitty Kutchie, I Octane, Lady G, Konshens, Lisa Hyper, Delly Ranx and Pamputae.

 

The line-up for HYPE 2K10 will also feature several talented upcoming artists  such as New Kidz, Timmi Burrell, Que, Brimstone, Richie Innocent, Don Sniper, Ras Oneily, Killer Don, Sherrif, Delus, Determine, Vybrant, Ishawna and Chedda.

 

The backing bands  for HYPE 2K10 will be Caution and Antidope bands, MC duties will be shared MC Nuffy, Beatle Bailey and Splackavelli from London, England. Sound-system music  will be provided by Rebel T, Black Roze, Bredda Hype, King Lion and Diamond from London, England.

The Easy Star All-Stars will have a song on an upcoming Disney compilation of reggae artists covering classic songs from the Disney songbook. Michael G and the Easy Star All-Stars have done a version of "Ev'rybody Wants to be a Cat" from the Aristocats. The All-Stars are in fine company with a lot of great artists on this record. Look for more news on it in coming weeks and months.

Here's the official press release from Disney:
REGGAE STARS PUT STAMP OF ISLAND MAGIC ON DISNEY CLASSICS WITH THE DISNEY REGGAE CLUB
Ziggy Marley, UB40, Toots, Sly & Robbie, Matisyahu, and More Contribute Newly Recorded Tracks
Set for release June 8

 

The magic of Disney meets the magical isle of Jamaica, as Walt Disney Records readies an album of classic Disney songs newly recorded by a cross-section of top reggae musicians. The Disney Reggae Club features songs from immortal Disney animated films – from "The Little Mermaid" to "Jungle Book" – recorded by such esteemed artists as Grammy winning reggae legend Toots (of Toots & the Maytals fame), five time Grammy winner Ziggy Marley, reggae's most prolific and long lasting production team Sly & Robbie, multiple Grammy winner Cedella Marley, Grammy winner Burning Spear, legendary British band UB40 and Hasidic rapper Matisyahu. The album is set to arrive in stores and at online retailers June 8. Artists and tracks included on the album are:
1. “Circle of Life” (from “The Lion King”) Performed by Matisyahu
2. “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” (from “The Lion King”) Performed by Cedella Marley
3. “The Bare Necessities” (from “The Jungle Book”) Performed by Steel Pulse
4. “The Lion Sleeps Tonight” (Desmond Dekker’s reggae classic also featured in “The Lion King”) Performed by Morgan Heritage
5. “What a Wonderful World” (Louis Armstrong classic) Performed by Ziggy Marley
6. “True to Your Heart” (from “Mulan”) Performed by The Wailing Souls
7. You’ve Got a Friend in Me (from “Toy Story) Performed by Sly & Robbie
8. “Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah” (from “Song of the South”) Performed by Toots
9. “I Wan’na Be Like You” (from “The Jungle Book”) Performed by UB40
10. “Ev’rybody Wants to Be a Cat” (from “The Aristocats”) Performed by Michael G & the Easy Star All-Stars
11. “Kiss The Girl” (from "The Little Mermaid") Performed by Burning Spear
12. “Under The Sea” (from "The Little Mermaid") Performed by Gregory Isaacs
13. “Find Yourself” (from "Cars") Performed by Yellowman
"The genius of Disney songs is that they are timeless and adaptable to every musical genre," said executive producer Brian Malouf. "Reggae is so joyous and spirited, we knew these songs would lend themselves perfectly. I’m happy to say the artists, many of them true legends of reggae, all jumped at the chance to participate."

 

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Sonoma County Fairgrounds, Santa Rosa, CA June 11-13, 2010 March 25, 2010 (San Francisco North Bay, CA) - Celebrating 32 years with a mission to support progressive social values, sacred community activism, trans-partisan politics, and conscious uplifting music, the producers are very pleased to announce the confirmed program line-up for the 2010 Harmony Festival (www.harmonyfestival.com), to be held the weekend of June 11, 12, and 13 at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds in Santa Rosa, California. With world-class performers, a global marketplace featuring more than 300 vendors and 30,000+ attendees, the Harmony Festival is the West Coast's premier outdoor music and progressive lifestyle festival.

 

Harmony thrives by promoting the values of music, art, ecology, healthy living and spirituality as the keys to creating abundant communities and a vibrant planet. 

 

The 2010 headline music roster features a very special performance by multiple Grammy award-winning singer Lauryn Hill, making her only planned summer festival appearance at Harmony Festival, UK-based Reggae legends Steel Pulse, New Orleans funk and jazz jam sextet Galactic, and a trio of West Coast DUB/ Rock/Reggae pioneers who are creating a new wave of socially-conscious music:

 

Slightly Stoopid, beach reggae band Rebelution, and surf skate punks The Expendables. As always, classic rock is represented on the roster and 2010 includes a unique presentation of the music of Frank Zappa performed by his son Dweezil Zappa Plays Zappa, and the North Bay debut of 7 Walkers, a new band led by Grateful Dead drummer Bill Kreutzmann, among many more bands to be announced soon.

 

General festival information is available at www.HarmonyFestival.com, info@harmonyfestival.com, or 707-664-6360.

18th Episode:

 

 

Press Release
Contact: Delroy "Speedy" Sterling
Phone: (416) 660-7888

 

The Awards show will begin promptly at 7:00PM and will feature well known reggae artists , Kay Morris,  and Steele as well as performances by international Multi Award Winning Reggae Artist  FRANKIE PAUL. The presentation of the actual awards start at 7:OOPM and Cocktails will begin at 6:30PM. The purpose of the Reggae Music Achievement Awards is to publicly recognize and highlight the outstanding contributors to the reggae music industry in Canada.

 

This special awards event also gives the Caribbean community in Canada an opportunity to showcase their talent and culture of Canadian reggae artists and the hardworking people behind the scenes in the music industry in Canada and abroad.

Sponsors, The Western union, Patty World, Caribbean Camera, Pride news paper,  CHRY  105.5,  and JN Money Transfer.

"We are grateful and proud to be aligned with such a stellar roster of partner brands, which support many different aspects of the events surrounding the 4th Annual Reggae Achievement Awards" said Delroy Sterling, Producer, Organizer/Facilitator of the 4th Annual Reggae Achievement Awards Show. " With their generous and creative support, we look forward to making this year's RMA Awards show another huge success."

 

Last year's Awards show was a smashing success, with attendees and nominees from all over Canada and the Caribbean.

 

Highlights of last year's awards show, GEORGE NOOKS and the amazing performance of Ammoye. included performances, by Tanya Mullings ad Exco Levi.

 

This year's show will include performances by, Norris Weir & The Jamaicans, Mandy Woods & C.Blazer all backed by the Mountain Edge Band.  There will also be performances by other reggae music artists, as well as international guests, which will be announced, in upcoming press releases to follow:
                Nominations  Categories

 

 The 2100 RMAA's  presentation are now accepting nominations in the following categories:

1. Best New Artist (Male & Female)

2. Artist of the Year (Male & Female)

3. Producer Of The Year

4. Songwriter Of The Year

5. Best Reggae Band

6. Album Of The Year (Gospel)

7. Best Reggae DJ (Female)

8. Best Reggae DJ (Male)

9. A Special Media Award

10. Community Recognition Award

11. International Artist Of The Yearn (Male & Female)

12. Promoter Of The Year

13. Lifetime Achievement Award

14. Best Reggae Single

15. Best Reggae Album

16. Outstanding Reggae Award

17. Top Reggae Dub Poet

18. The Dennis Brown Award

19. Appreciation Contribution to the Reggae Industry (Canada)

20. Best Promising Reggae Artist

21. Reggae Dance Promoter

22. International Radio DJ Award

23. Song Writer Awards

24. Outstanding Community Recognition Award

Information:416-660-7888 (416) 669-1577
www.reggaemusicachievementawards.com
reggaemusicachievementawards@yahoo.ca
directors@reggaemusicachievementawards.com ( for more information)
www.myspace.com/reggaemusicachievementawards

Apple Gabriel “Founding Member of Israel Vibration” Now Available for Bookings Apple Gabriel, International Reggae Superstar and former lead singer, creator, and songwriter for Israel Vibration is more than just an artist; he has been the revolutionary leader of a generation fighting for world change, peace, and social justice. His career is as versatile as the bionic roots harmonies he fashioned over four decades ago and the passion he puts into every single performance is unwavering.

 

His music has truly stood the test of time and shows no signs of slowing down. Apple Gabriel has been a hero to both new and old generations of artists and musicians. A person who embodies the meanings of strength and determination, he has managed to overcome adversity, illness, and poverty to mark his place in history as one of the greatest musical geniuses hailing from Jamaica. Gabriel’s socially conscious, devotional, and inspirational tunes have proven to be more than relevant to listeners of all ages for many years.

 

This creative mastermind is currently working on a brand new album that is guaranteed to bring back the soulful reggae sounds and roots harmonies the world has been missing!

 

For Booking Contact: Louise Ferguson, Minter and Associates, LLC at Bueka1211@aol.com Tel: (770) 879-7400 Fax: (770) 879-5695 Myspace.com/AppleGabrielMusic Facebook.com, Screen Name: Apple Gabriel

 

The 2010 Reggae Festival Guide magazine is now accepting space reservations for your ad.

 

 

Our rates haven’t raised from last year and our circulation remains an amazing 100,000 free copies distributed throughout U.S. and Canada

each spring via festivals, music stores, concerts, Rasta and head shops, touring bands, etc.

 

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This is THE platform for you to promote your band, festival, website, concert, tour, service, project, or product and it only comes out once a year each May.

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Multiple Grammy winning artiste Ziggy Marley and Tuff Gong Worldwide present "Dancehall Originators Vol. 1", the first in a new series of dancehall reggae albums designed to pay homage to the groundbreaking original artistes that paved the way for dancehall artists today. The album, which will be released on February 2nd, features tracks by Chaka Demus, Yellow Man and Buju Banton among others (track list below).

 

In 1992, producer/songwriter Phillip Smart, founder of Long Island's HC&F Studios, created the scorching "Hot This Year" riddim, whose bouncy keyboard riffs and resounding bass were considered groundbreaking at the time. From its initial release, "Hot This Year" inspired numerous other artistes, including Shaggy, Yellow Man, Buju Banton, and Chaka Demus, to use it as a basis for their own songs. It also inspired the durable and popular song "Hot This Year" by the late DJ Dirtsman which crossed over into other radio formats. "There weren't that many reggae records that crossed over to R&B radio at the time, and Dirtsman's song went from reggae radio shows to getting airplay in regular rotation on New York stations", recalls Phillip Smart. "So that put it in a different format and the song became a favorite in clubs that didn't play a lot of reggae."

 

Because it so deftly illustrates such an important era of dancehall reggae history, ‘Dancehall Originators’ is a must-have for any knowledgeable dancehall devotee, as well as more recent reggae converts.

 

The Tuff Gong label was founded in 1965 by Bob Marley, with the vision of producing, distributing and promoting his music free from the constraints of corporate label politics. Decades before artiste-owned record labels were commonplace, the legendary Bob Marley's vision was characteristically well ahead of its time. Now, nearly a half-century later, his dream is being realized.

 

Track list:

HOT THIS YEAR BY DIRTSMAN

BIG, BAD & BOLD BY CHAKA DEMUS

TAKE IT EASY BY PETER METRO FEATURING TANTO METRO

SO SWEET BY PINCHERS

LOOK WORK BY JOSEY WALES

ROUGHER THAN DEM BY CHARLIE CHAPLIN

KING FE DANCEHALL BY YELLOW MAN

STOP IT BY COCO TEA

DANCEHALL VIBES BY GENERAL TREES

MR. BAD MIND BY BUJU BANTON

THE ORIGINATOR BY U-ROY & GEORGE NOOKS

TAKING YOU BACK MEGA MIX - MIXED BY DJ ROY OF ROAD INTERNATIONAL

 

Get ready to chill out at the biggest reggae beach party in the UK: three days of sun, sea, sand, and reggae music for the soul.

 

The following acts are CONFIRMED: Toots and the Maytals, Chaka Demus & Pliers, Aswad, Dave & Ansel Collins, The Aces (Desmond Dekker’s band), Musical Youth, Janet Kay, Bunny Melody, Carl Bradshaw, Lee”scratch”Perry, Dennis Bovell & The Dub Band.

 

Acts to be confirmed include Carrol Thompson, Joy Mack, Trevor Walters, Julian Marley, Boris Gardner, Bruce Rufini, The Pioneers…plus many more.

This is a brand new Reggae music festival, which will take place on 16^th, 17^th & 18^th July 2010, on the beach in beautiful Ingoldmells, near Skegness, Lincolnshire.  Featuring “Old Skool” and “Vibe” reggae music artists, this is the first and only festival of its kind. 

 

Reggae festivals are few and far between in the UK and none are devoted solely to Old Skool and Vibe.  As well as the “Zion” stage, featuring the main artists, there will be the “Irie” Marquee stage for other bands, DJs.  We also hope to be offering an alternative therapy “chill out” area here, offering free taster sessions in meditation and yoga to re-align the mind and body, together with some of the best-qualified practitioners in holistic and complimentary therapies.  Market vendors will also be prominent at the festival offering a variety of food and drink, and in particular authentic Caribbean cuisine, as well as arts and crafts stalls.  After the festival entertainment concludes, festival-goers will be granted special admission into the adjacent theme park, Fantasy Island, which has three stages featuring entertainment until 4am.

 

Camping will be situated on the beach, with alternative accommodation available in the form of static caravans, hotels and B&Bs close by.  Parking will be situated around 500m away (details to follow), and we will be providing a bus transfer service from Skegness train station to the festival.

Tickets are available to buy online NOW via the website, www.reggaevibefest.com, where you can also find all the latest news and regular updates.  You can also follow us on Twitter http://twitter.com/ReggaeVibeFest.

 

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Inner Circle and Kenyatta “Culture” Hill and TOSH-1  to headline April 15 to 18 festival

 

CARRABASSETT VALLEY -– Sugarloaf’s Bud Light Reggae Festival, the annual  spring party that brings thousands of visitors to the mountains of  Maine, returns April 15 to 18 with 11 different bands including festival  headliners Inner Circle, Kenyatta “CULTURE” Hill, and TOSH-1

 

Widely regarded as the "greatest reggae festival on earth", Reggae Sumfest will place its stamp on Montego Bay, Jamaica from July 18 - 24, 2010.

 

Now in its 17th year, Reggae Sumfest enjoyed record breaking numbers at the Festival last year.  The stellar line-up included dancehall stalwarts Beenie Man, Bounty Killer, Elephant Man, Mavado and Busy Signal, international stars Ne-Yo, Keri Hilson, Jazmine Sullivan and Toni Braxton, reggae favourites Queen Ifrica, Etana, Tarrus Riley, Jah Cure and Morgan Heritage and a rare performance by Inner Circle.  The Festival's usually high production standard was complimented by several high end performances designed to dazzle the eyes as much as please the ears.

 

The festival’s past success has attracted new and return sponsors in additional to global media interest.  Buzz has already started as patrons speculate who will be featured on the line up for the 2010 staging of the week-long event. Reggae Sumfest kicks off in Montego Bay, Jamaica on Sunday with a beach party on July 18, then moves to the main concert grounds on Thursday, July 22 with three nights of music.

HUDSON RIVER ECO REGGAE & WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL

Greenergy Productions, LLC’s announced that they will  be donating part of the proceeds from their 3rd annual "Hudson River Eco Reggae & World Music Festival" to various Haiti Relief Organizations including educational and environmental charities.

 

Hosted by Jamaica's very own Mutabaruka and Lady B Bless, Hudson River Eco Reggae & World  Music Fest will take place at the pristine island of Croton Point Park, Croton on Hudson, NY, located in Westchester County, Saturday, August 21, 2010.  From 12 noon to 8:00pm,
the festival features artists as, Master Haitian Drummer "Bonga,”  African
Drummer/Teacher, Kofi Donkor and Sankofa ensemble, Latin Sensation, El Juri, Hip Hop's very own NY Oil, Jazz Great Ms Karen "Frankie" Francis, South African dance sensation Juxtapower, Native/African American Author/Musician Lonnie Harrington with more to be announced.

 

Hudson River ECO Reggae & World Music Fest will present a day-long family-oriented event featuring well-known local and international Reggae, Hip Hop, Latin and World Music  entertainment.  These are some of the highlights:

 

1.     One of the largest annual gatherings of environmental/ecological organizations
providing up to date information on:

 

    ·  Environmental justice/Legislation
    · "Green jobs"
    ·  Research and development/educational trends
    ·  Health issues
    ·  Green Grants" and faith based initiatives
    ·  Indigenous perspectives

 

2. Children’s Village featuring a music jam session, storytelling, face painting, ECO
puppet show and other amusements

 

3. VIP Pavilion “Taste of the Caribbean” offering a variety of foods and beverages

 

4. ECO Village featuring Green Lifestyle Tent for everyday living, Eco textile clothing
lines, organic food and beverage, jewelry stand,  personal products expo make-up and lotions, home-based products, Eco car exhibit or products, green home
remodeling/refinancing and so much more.

 

The festival is also an opportunity for the environmental and  businesses to interact and market their products to attendees and the world. We are presently in communication with C-Span to have "The Hudson River Eco Reggae & World Music Festival"  broadcast live.

 

Our theme is to promote a healthy balanced relationship with the environment and
educating people through music and various other modalities on  how to live a more
natural lifestyle.

 

In addition, we will use proceeds to assist the Haitian Earthquake Relief effort (by
donating a portion  of proceeds to selected reputable organizations providing relief) as well as the provision of educational materials and equipments to select educational and environmental charities.  Get your tickets now!

 

Also, for every early bird ticket purchased, $5.00 will be donated to ”Helping Hands
Bring Sunshine,” (HHBS) which is a not for profit organization designed to bring
immediate and long term relief to the communities in need throughout Haiti.  Fran Juste, president of HHBS made the following statement “we are dedicated to improve the living standards  of the Haitian impoverish by providing assistance, offering empowerment programs and partnering with others to bring about permanent change and renewed hope to the lives we touch. For further information, please visit us at
www.helpinghandsbringsunshine.org

 

Sponsored in part by the Gleaner, N.A, CSR Wire, early bird tickets are $20.00 available on our website www.hudsonvalleyreggaefest.com

 

Sponsors, vendors and volunteers for the Hudson River Eco Reggae & World Music Festival should contact 800-557-4185, ext. 4 or 8.

 

On  Saturday, March 27, the Mateel Community Center in Redway will host the  Skaberville to Dreadway Express, a ska music mini-festival. The  four-band bill will feature a rare performance by legendary West Coast  ska pioneers, The Untouchables, whose soulful, catchy, and  reggae-influenced sound helped define the ska revival of the 1980s. Also on tap are Bay Area favorites, The Impalers; Orange County’s The  Originalites; and Eureka’s new ska sensation, Killbot Factory.

 

Doors  open at 7 p.m. with music from 7:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Admission will be at  the door only and is priced at $20 for teens, $23 MCC members, and $25  general. For more information visit www.mateel.org  or call 923-3368 and don’t miss the Skaberville to Dreadway Express on  Saturday, March 27.

Veteran reggae artist Don Carlos did the Bob Marley Day shows in southern CA and Mexico in Feb. 2010. In March he tours Europe, and in April he tours South America. June he does shows in Costa Rica and Mexico, and then he is scheduled to do some western U.S. shows along with the Sierra Nevada World Music Festival. Early July he does some European festivals, and then he commences a full North American tour including the Reggae on the River festival.

 

Don has a new CD out called Changes, that was released January 2010 and is selling well. It has been a top seller on I-Tunes.

 

In 2009 Don also toured Europe and South America. April 2009, he toured the western U.S, where he is currently one of the most popular reggae artists, and in August he headlined the Monterey Bay Reggaefest.

 

Don’s band is in good form, with luscious female harmonies, sharp decisive horn phrases, classic songs and solid engineering by Loren Miller – his front of the house engineer. Don’s spirit is positive and his crew is well worked in.

 

On Reggae Rising 2008, Don headlined Sunday night, and was also featured prime time with Sly and Robbie, Junior Reid and Garth Dennis on Saturday night. Shortly thereafter, he went to Europe to do the festival circuit again there. February 2008, Don did the Bob Marley Day shows in San Diego and Mexico, and then completed a European tour. In June/July 2008 he toured Brazil and Peru, where he is greatly loved and appreciated

 

In 2007, Don toured Poland, Austria, Portugal, Spain, Holland and France in Europe. On the festival circuit he played Earthdance, in northern CA, The Sierra Nevada World Music Festival, Reggae Rising, Music in the Park in San Jose, CA, The Monterey Bay Reggaefest, the Upsalla festival in Sweden, the Reggae Sundance in Holland, and the Reggae Summerjam in Germany. Sly and Robbie backed him on Reggae Rising prime time Saturday night. Don has also been touring Hawaii regularly, where he headlined the Bob Marley Day festivals February 2007 on all four of the major Hawaiian Islands.

 

Don is a melodic singer whose classic songs are well arranged and executed live. He is a mature artist, definitely one of the nicer and more genuine singers in the reggae business. His band has remained consistent for the past eight years.
Don’s gentle contented spirit is a comfort to his friends and fans. There is a class about him as an artist that promoters and venue owners take pride in.

 

On the recording side, Don spends much of his time in the recording studio. He has out seven albums with Ras records, and at least nineteen other releases on different labels. These titles are listed on his biography. Don recorded four albums with Black Uhuru for the Mesa Blue Moon label, and toured with Black Uhuru as lead vocalist from 1989 - 1994.  

 

In his music, Don speaks for all people.  He talks about peace and love, generosity and righteousness.  He doesn’t leave out thanking Jah for everything.  “I love you and Jah loves you more”, he says.  “Love Jah, and you will have everything – all wisdom.”  Don has a big heart and a kind loving spirit. He is a special artist. Because of his blessings, the multitudes are drawn to him.

 

You can watch a video clip of Don performing live at the Maritime Hall, San Francisco, in the late 90’s at the following link:

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
 Contact: Peter Wardle
 King's Music International
 Phone: (510) 326-8445 or online at reggaeangl@aol.com
 http://www.kingsmusicinternational.com

Don Carlos (born Euvin Spencer) Legendary Reggae Artist was born and raised in one of the most deprived regions of Western Kingston, Jamaica, in a district notoriously known as Waterhouse, which incidentally is also a musical spawning ground for many of Reggae's greatest ever talents, such as King Tubby, Black Uhuru, The Jays, Junior Reid and King Jammy, to name but a few. Don Carlos started his singing career in 1973 as one of the original members of Black Uhuru, alongside other founding members, Garth Dennis who later went on to joining the Wailing Souls, and Derrick Ducky Simpson. As part of the trio, Don sang lead on the highly acclaimed Love Crisis album, for producer Prince Jammy in 1977. This album was later re-released and re-titled as Black Sounds of Freedom. A year after the trio's groundbreaking debut, Don Carlos surprisingly decided to leave Black Uhuru in pursuit of a solo career. Within three years as a solo artist, developing his song writing and grooming his distinctive vocal style, in May 1981 Suffering was released. This strong release took the fraternity by storm, courtesy of a heavy roots and culture flavored showcase for the Negus Roots label. This album was a massive hit in Africa, selling unprecedented units. Unfortunately, the album was bootlegged, and Don never received proper royalties.

 At this time, he worked alongside Goldie, his sidekick, co writer, and back up vocalist. Together they built a staunch following through touring the live circuit and releasing consistant albums including Harvest Time, Day to Day Living, Them Never Know A Natty Dread Have Credentials, all three issued in 1982, Spread Out 1982 also otherwise known as Laser Beam to which the majority of tracks in this set have been culled, Never Run Away 1984, Just a Passing Glance 1985 and more recently Seven Days a Week. Don’s partner, Gold was tragically shot and crippled, putting him out of the music business.

 During the eighties dance hall mania, Don had five top ten hits between 1982 – 1985- Late Night Blues, Nice Time Tonight, Dice Cup, Hog & Goat, I'm Not Getting Crazy and Spread Out. Don is still churning out solid, melodic roots reggae. Other titles in his rich catalogue include Roots and Culture, Raving Tonight, Pure Gold, Spread Out, Plantation, Never Run Away, Slow Down Vol. 3, Rasta Brothers, Prophecy, Firehouse Clash, Deeply Concerned, Ease Up, Lazer Beam, Ras Portraits, Grove w/me, Head to Head, Jah Light, Live in San Francisco (2002), and Special Edition.  There's an old saying in the music industry that claims: What goes around, comes back around. In Dons' case, a request for reinstatement to his former role as lead vocalist for a rejuvenated Black Uhuru reunion resulted in another strong Black Uhuru album – Now. 1990 marked the reunion of the original vocal trio with Don, Garth and Duckie. After six years- 1989-1994- and four albums, singing lead for Black Uhuru in the studio, and on the road, Don again went back to his solo career. His other titles with Black Uhuru include Mystical Truths, Iron Storm and Strong. All of these four albums are classics with Don up front on lead vocals.

 

After the Black Uhuru stretch, Don joined forces with the California based Reggae Angels who backed him for mfour years. He then kept some of the core Reggae Angels musicians for his own permanent backing band. He has been touring successfully with this band in Europe, South America, Hawaii, and the western US. Don’s popularity has been consistently growing, so he is now one of the most sought after roots reggae artists in the business. Check him out online at www.doncarlosinternational.com

NEW DANCEHALL AND REGGAE ARTIST KNOWN AS DONDEMAN FROM JAMAICA NOW LIVE IN LONDON AND ALSO CUNENTLY TOURING EULOPE PLACES LIKE LONON,FRANCE,GERMAY,POLAND,SCOTLAND.

JUST TO NAME A FEW WITH HIS LATEST RELEASE SINGLES "WHAT A THING" "WHAT YOU GONNA TO DO" AND "NO WOMAN" THESE TUNES ARE HEATING UP THE AIRWAVES   AND CHECK OUT WWW.MYSPACE.COM/DONDEMAN2K7   OR WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/DONDEMAN  WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/DONDEMAN90

 

release date:03/10/2009

site where they can purchase:

 

SICK DONKEY RECORDS 19-TRACK STANDING FIRM RIDDIM CD COMPILATION FEATURING A TRUE GLOBAL CONVERGENCE

 

OF REGGAE’S TOP ARTISTS AVAILABLE NOW THROUGH

 

INDEPENDENT DISTRIBUTION COLLECTIVE, ERNIE B’s REGGAE,

 

VP RECORDS, and on I-TUNES

 

Okanogan County, Washington based record label, Sick Donkey Records proudly announces the release of its various artists CD compilation, the Standing Firm Riddim, The compilation features the Sick Donkey Records stable artists, Jahson Ites, Huckleberry, and Essential I and a full array of top global Reggae artists.  Pulling together the best Reggae artists from the Pacific Northwest (Adrian Xavier), Humboldt County, California (Ishi Dube), SF Bay Area (Wisdom), Brooklyn, NY (Rocker T) and the four corners of the Earth: Lutan Fyah, Chezidek, Half Pint, Prezident Brown (Jamaica), Haji Mike (Cyprus), Ras Attitude (U.S. Virgin Islands), Ms Triniti (Trinidad), Promoe (Sweden), Elaine Shepherd (Canada), and Ras Indio (Belize), was a natural for the CD project in the spirit of the label co-owner BlueJay (aka DJ Sticky)  “World C.U.P.” vision for unity through conscious Reggae music.

 

Sick Donkey label artist, Jahson Ites explains “The Standing Firm Riddim was born in the cab of a beat-up red F-250 pickup in 2006, miles past the end of the pavement.”  As the musical daydream of a Rasta hillbilly woodcutter from Chesaw, Washington, it has become became one of the foundational sounds of roots reggae in the new Millennium. I borrowed inspiration for the new chorus from a classic Jacob Miller track (much of my best work has been inspired "The Killer")."Standing Firm" (1978) itself was built on the "Take 5 / Russians Are Coming Riddim", a 4/4 adaptation of Dave Brubeck's classic 5/4 jazz instrumental "Take Five"(1961).”

 

In February 2007 at ElectroKitty Studios in Seattle, WA, I played the demo for Davee C, Lennox Holness, & Adrian Xavier of the Dub Championz. They listened to it and played along two or three times. I called out the changes to the band during the actual takes, and the core of the track was finished in under an hour. These sessions were forwarded to Stand Out Selector in San Francisco, where Anna Karney added keyboard parts and Bill Ortiz (Santana) & Marty Wehner laid the horn lines at Baby Fat Studios.”

 

 

 

 CD Track Listing:  1. Promoe - Migration 2. Jahson Ites - Standing Firm 3. Lutan Fyah - Watch Over Me 4. Elaine LilBit Shepherd - Judge Not 5. Rocker T - Harvest Time 6. Chezidek - Music Is Love 7. Essential I - More Strength, More Life 8. Adrian Xavier - High Grade Strain 9. Ras Attitude - Fret Not Thyself 10.Wisdom - Bubblin’ 11. Huckleberry - Chant Up Jah 12. Prezident Brown – Lionheart  13. Fyah Cracka Sounds (Jahson Ites, Essential I & Huckleberry) - Fire Burn 14. Ras Indio - Burn Them Out 15. Oren B. Scripture - Mr. Evil 16. Ms. Triniti - Dappa Swagger 17. Jah Sun/NorrisMan - All For Myself 18. Half Pint / Ishi Dube - Show It 19.  Haji Mike - Babylon Time

 

".....It's All On You precedes what is in my opinion the single biggest tune on disc two, the SCATHING Watch Over Me! Amongst the songs I'm not very familiar with, I've probably spun through Watch Over Me more than any other. The tune reminds (and does so HARSHLY) that the most important thing is to know that you walk with His Majesty, because in doing so, no wicked force shall stand in your way. HUGE vibes on that one..." - Ras Achis, 'Amazon Music's unoficial king of reggae' speaking of the song 'Watch Over Me' (on the Standing Firm Riddim) on his review of Lutan Fyah's recently released album AFRICA

 

 WORLD C.U.P

The World Consciousness Unification Project, or World C.U.P. is a way of bringing conscious, positive and uplifting recording artists from all reaches of the earth together in, and for, unity. In doing this we think it possible to spread a peaceful and important message to people in all walks of life.  Also, The World C.U.P. will bridge the gaps between social classes, races, nations & continents while providing an optimistic approach to bettering our ways of life and our natural habitats. With this project we plan to bring perspective to a global society in need of a positive outlook.  The project will consist of collaborations and individual contributions by well-known artists and composers as well as lesser-known upcoming artists.

 

The Standing Firm Riddim CD is only the first installment, the spark to the fire, which is this movement.  With the support of artists and fans we hope to turn the World C.U.P. into a renowned movement for the advancement of consciousness and unity through cultural music.

 

SICK DONKEY RECORDS

Sick Donkey Records co-owner BlueJay (aka DJ Sticky) and other founding label members; Huckleberry, and Essential I have been collaborating for five years.  Starting from very humble beginnings in the rural woods of Eastern Washington State, the record label’s first official release was Jahson Ites album, Forward Outta Babylon, featuring Essential I, DJ Sticky, and Adrian Xavier.  Since then, the Sick Donkey Records Conscious Music Showcase continues to tour as a unit with Jahson Ites, Essential I, Huckleberry and DJ Sticky. The second release from SDR was Essential I's debut album FreeDem SoulJah an 18 track album with a blend of Reggae / Dancehall & Hip-Hop featuring Promoe (Of LoopTroop Rockers - Sweden) as well as the other Sick Donkey Records label mates.

 

 

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Sick Donkey Records – BlueJay Hankins
Phone: (509) 322-0799 / djsticky@hotmail.com / www.myspace.com/sickdonkeyrecords

 

Media Contact: Russell Gerlach / Foundation Media

Phone: (562) 948-3008 / reggaeruss@aol.com

 

Independent Distribution Collective (USA)

Wed Mar 31:  The Sheridan Opera House. 110 North Oak St.Teluride. CO

Fri Apr 2: Cervantes. 2637 Welton, Denver

Sat Apr 3: Shooters Bar & Grill 1801 13th St Boulder, CO

Sun Apr 4: Sandbar Sportsgrill. 2161 N Frontage Rd. Vail CO

Tue Apr 6: Club Vegas 445 S 400 W. Salt Lake City, UT

Thurs Apr 8: SOHO 1221 State ST. Santa Barbara, CA

Fri Apr 9: Saint Rocke. 142 Pacific Coast Highway, Hermosa Beach, CA

Sat Apr 10: Pier 23 Cafe—Pier 23  Embarcadero. San Francisco

 Sun Apr 11: Shattuck Down Low 2284 Shattuck Ave.Berkeley, CA

 Fri. April 9th – Salinas, CA – The VIP Lounge
 Sat. April 10th – Sonoma, CA - The Little Switzerland
 Sun. April 11th – San Francisco, CA – Slims
 Mon. April 12th - Solano Beach, CA – The Belly Up
 Wed. April 14th – Riverside, CA – The Barn, U.C. Riverside
 Fri. April 16th – Caspar, CA – The Caspar Inn
 Sat. April 17th - Santa Barbara, CA – Soho’s
 Sun. April 18th – Pozo, CA - The Pozo Saloon
 Tues. April 20th – Sacramento, CA – Harlow’s
 Wed. April 21st – Los Angeles, CA – The Dub Club
 Fri. April 23rd – Santa Cruz, CA – Moe’s Alley

 

April 2 – Philadelphia, PA / World Café Live

April 3 – Charlottesville, VA / Jefferson Theater

April 4 – Falls Church, VA / State Theater

April 6 – Greensboro, NC / Greene Street

April 7 – Asheville, NC / Orange Peel

April 8 – Raleigh, NC / Lincoln Theatre

April 9 – Jacksonville, FL / Freebird Live

April 10 – Ybor City (Tampa), FL / Crowbar

April 12 – Orlando, FL / The Social

April 13 – Tallahassee, FL / Engine Room

April 14 – New Orleans, LA / House of Blues

April 15 – Austin, TX / Flamingo Cantina

April 16 – Austin, TX / Austin Reggae Festival

April 17 – Houston, TX / Houston International Festival

April 25 - Troy, NY/Revolution Hall

May 7 -  Syracuse, NY/Westcott Theater

May 14 - Bogota, Colombia/Teatro Moetropol

May 15 - Quito, Ecuador/TBA

3/25/10                       Czars St. Joseph, MI

3/26/10                       La Onda St. Louis MO

3/27/10                       Wild Hare  Chicago IL

3/28/10                       Bluebird Nightclub Bloomington IN

3/30/10                      Skully’s  Columbus, OH

3/31/10                      Jackie O’s Athens, OH

4/1/10                        Club Elements Cincinnati OH

4/2/10                        Stella Blue Asheville NC

4/7/10                        Proud Larry's Oxford, MS

4/9/10                        Flamingo Cantina Austin, TX

4/10/10                      Visions Bar & Grill  Lafayette LA

4/14/10                      Jewish Mother  Virginia Beach VA

4/15/10                      Caribbean Crossroads  Bladensburg, MD

4/16                           Ocean Mist Matunuck, RI

4/17/10                      Sugarloaf’s Bud Light Reggae Festival  Kingfield, ME

 

3/20/10 Moisty Skate & Pool Park               Caguas, Puerto Rico

 

3/26/10      Bud Lite Reggae Fest                             West Dover, VT

3/27/10      Bud Lite Reggae Fest                             West Dover, VT

4/17            Martini’s                                              Valparaiso, IN

4/23/10      Festival International  de Louisiane         Lafayette, LA

4/24/10      Houston Intl. Festival                            Houston, TX

4/25/10      Festival International  de Louisiane         Lafayette, LA

6/11/10      Riverbend Festival                                 Chattanooga,TN

6/19       Kalamazoo Island Fest                               Kalamazoo, MI

 

6/18/10 Island Festival/Arcadia Festival Site  Kalamazoo, MI

8/12  Bethlehem Musik Fest  Bethlehem, PA

 

3 Shows with Lutan Fyah in The Netherlands:
Fri - March 26, 2010 "2 Dance 4"  in The Hague, Europe
Sat- March 27, 2010 "Club DOXX" in Rotterdam, Europe
Sun- March 28, 2010 "YMCA" in Amsterdam, Europe

Sat-April 3,    2010 "Placentia Beach" w/ MOVADO in Belize
Sun-April 4,    2010 "Placentia Beach" w/Assasin in Belize
Sat-April 24,   2010  "Napa Valley" in Northern California
Sun-  July 11, 2010  " Seabreeze Fest" in Long Beach, Ca

 

NEW VIDEO -  DEM A FRAUD
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCFvZ8mFBlY 

 

3-26 Alex’s Bar – Long Beach, CA

3-27 Brick By Brick – San Diego, CA

3-28 Mozambique - Laguna Beach, CA

3-29 til 4-7 Gwarn International Studios 

 

Gwarn International Booking Agency
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