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Volume 8 Issue 20
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TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO ORDER YOUR AD IN THE 16TH ANNUAL REGGAE FESTIVAL GUIDE MAGAZINE
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SIERRA NEVADA COMES TO MENDOCINO COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS
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Just Added: Gregory Isaacs Jahdann Blakkamore Lloyd Brown Messenjah Selah
In the Kidz Zone: Asheba
In the Dancehall: Comanche Hi-Power
On June 18, 19, & 20, 2010 Mendocino county welcomes the 17th annual Sierra Nevada World Music Festival (SNWMF). Created as an annual summer solstice and world peace celebration, the Sierra Nevada World Music Festival has been called "life changing" for many of its regular attendees the majority of which come as campers, committing to a three-day bonanza for the senses. Its name originates from its original festival location in the Sierra Nevada mountains. The event takes place for the fifth consecutive year at the Mendocino County Fairgrounds in Boonville, CA.
This year's SNWMF lineup features some of music's greats in world, roots, vintage, dancehall, modern reggae and ska artists and sound system DJ's. Bands are scheduled in tandem on the two stages, and conclude with a fire dance performance on what is known as the Valley stage, a site that is built from the ground up in the Grandstand area of the fairgrounds. The show's varied offerings for children including music performers a parade, and opportunities for participation in free drum, dance, and yoga sessions throughout the weekend make it possible for cultural exploration on many levels.
The Village stage and Kidz Zone host Children's educational and multi-cultural entertainment. Sageman Drums workshops take place throughout the weekend and are open to all ages in the Drum Temple. There is a full program of activities designated for the younger generation with kid performers, Arts & Crafts projects are underway throughout the weekend and a daily Kids Parade that will be led by the wonderful Samba Stilt Circus, a troupe of stilt performers.
The festival hosts several non-profit organizations and a diverse of ethnic food vendors from Indian to Ethiopian as well as vegetarian and sustainable raw food vendors. Crafts in the international bazaar in the village area are curated to present a unique array of items from around the world and a zero waste initiative is vigorously pursued to manage the impact of the festival on the environment.
ABOUT THE ARTISTS: Baaba Maal, the great Senegalese World music superstar will make a rare West Coast appearance on SNWMF '10 as the Friday night headliner. Baaba Maal has had a long and varied career and his latest recording is entitled Television. In December 2009, Baaba attended the Climate Change summit in Copenhagen as the climate change ambassador for the Africa Talks Climate initiative.
Don Carlos is a reggae artist whose uplifting reggae music and countenance have inspired crowds for over a quarter century. Don was born and raised in one of the most deprived regions of Western Kingston, Jamaica, in a district notoriously known as Waterhouse, launching his singing career back in 1973 as one of the original members of the roots vocal group Black Uhuru. Since that time, he has been in demand as a solo artist on stages around the world. Don's latest release is entitled, Changes.
Barrington Levy is a driving force in reggae music and remains a perennial favorite and one of the most recognizable vocalists in reggae music history. His latest single, "Watch Dem" is a collaboration with rap legend Snoop Dogg and recent rap sensation Mims and it is a version of his song "Murderer" a classic tune with a strong warning against violence.
Alborosie, born Alberto D'Ascola is a reggae artist from Italy, who has resided in Kingston, Jamaica for the past decade. He moved to Jamaica to be close to reggae music's roots and Rastafari culture. There, he started working as a sound engineer and producer and collaborating with the legendary Specialist. Sierra Nevada marks his first summer reggae U.S. festival appearance. Alborosie is touring in celebration of his current release - Escape from Babylon to the Kingdom of Zion. Presenting world music in its varied forms from bands that span the globe is a tradition the festival upholds each year, distinguishing it from any other outdoor festival in North America. As drummer and musical director of Fela Anikulapo Kuti’s band, Africa 70 from 1968 to 1979, Tony Allen was one of the primary co-founders of the genre of Afrobeat music. Fela once stated that, "without Tony Allen, there would be no Afrobeat."
From New Zealand come Fat Freddy's Drop, a seven-piece band whose musical style has been characterized as any combination of dub, reggae, soul, jazz, rhythm and blues, and techno. Also on the bill are Toubab Krewe, an American instrumental band which fuses the music of Mali with American musical styles (particularly those of the Southern United States). Their new album is entitled: Live at the Orange Peel. From Northern California come Sambadá who preserve the authentic flavor of Brazil's samba tradition, mixing it with funk music, and from Senegal is Youssoupha Sidibe, a master kora player and mystic Sufi chanter. And of Rubblebucket, someone once said that if "Brooklyn and New Orleans had a love child it would be conceived while listening to Rubblebucket." With female lead vocals and hard hitting grooves, festival-goers will hear why this group received the 2009 Boston Music Award for Live Act of the Year.
Adding to the hybrid mix are Rey Fresco, a group from Ventura, California that performs an eclectic mix of rock, reggae, world, soul and Latin music and features a 36 string arpa jarocha Veracruz harp as one of their lead instruments. Each year the vintage reggae portion of the Sierra Nevada lineup is like another chapter in a "reggae hall of fame" presentation. This year the Soul Syndicate reunites as a group who were one of the '70's most in demand touring and recording groups. The festival will feature original members renowned bassist George "Fully" Fullwood, Tony Chin, original "flyers" style rhythm guitarist and Santa Davis, one of the world's most remarkable drummers.
The Skatalites, the original ska band come to SNWMF with close to forty years of instrumental firepower, along with Ken Boothe, an artist whose energy and evokes the soul singers of the '60's and Big Youth whose MC-style over classic rhythms set the stage for what is modern hip-hop.
Roots reggae's reigning queen Marcia Griffiths was part of the I-Threes, the harmony trio that supported Bob Marley. She has had an extensive career in her own right with the standard "Electric Slide" as part of her repertoire as well as several other reggae chart-toppers.
Johnny Clarke was the new life-blood of the Rockers reggae era, becoming one of Jamaica's biggest artists, inspiring his contemporaries and promoting the message of Rasta both with cultural messages and lovers refrains. His music fortified what is possibly the most crucial era of reggae, bringing songs like "Move out of Babylon," "Roots Natty Congo," "Rock With Me Baby," & "Get Up And Fight For Your Rights" to the massive.
As part of his group The Maytones, Vernon Maytone had his biggest hit with "Money Worries" that was featured on the film soundtrack: Rockers. Prince Alla has had a career that spans over forty years, and has continued to be in demand in the digital era with roots reggae producers eager to record his unique melancholy singing tone and Rasta messaging.
A consistent principle of Sierra Nevada World Music Festival is the emphasis on the promotion of positive messages. This year the festival presents Playing For Change who've engaged audiences on screen via a PBS special and in the live setting in promotion of their non-profit foundation's release that features global matchings of street musicians and their mainstream counterparts. Playing For Change traveled around the world to places such as New Orleans, Barcelona, South Africa, India, Nepal, the Middle East and Ireland, and, using a mobile recording studio, had local musicians perform the same song, interpreted into their own style that and included contributions from artists such as Keb' Mo', Bono & Manu Chao.
Making their second appearance on the SNWMF stage are Rootz Underground, Jamaica's next generation of musicians whose star continues to rise and are on tour in celebration of their second studio album, Gravity. The group released a full length live recording as a free download that over 60,000 fans have received to date. The group employ a dynamic combination of a contemporary roots/rock sound, universal messages and energetic, compelling stage shows to go beyond a niche definition - reaching across reggae boundaries into pop music realms.
Also appearing are Ooklah the Moc from Hawaii, an American band with a huge following that play quality roots-reggae originals. And from Kansas City, comes Queen Makedah whose smoky vocals and roots stylings represent the healing properties of reggae music.
The culture of the soundsystem and the vibrant, prolific nature of Jamaica's reggae industry and music movement are explored each year at the festival through a wide array of recordings. This year when the sun goes down and the music on the two stages concludes, the fairgrounds' exhibition hall will be filled with the sounds of two of the world's greatest DJ sound systems including perennial SNWMF selector, Rory Gilligan of Kingston's Stone Love Movement and David Rodigan (SKY FM, BBC Radio) of the United Kingdom. Also mixing in the dancehall will be DJ Ras Kush representing the New York City soundsystem scene and Comanche High Power representing the Northern California reggae DJ community.
For sound samples, additions to the artist line up, schedule by day and other information please visit www.snwmf.com
FESTIVAL DETAILS: The event takes place at the Mendocino County Fairgrounds, 14480 Highway 128, Boonville, California, 95415, just 35 minutes West of Ukiah. A 3-day music ticket is $145 available for purchase through Mail Order and via Paypal. Camping is for 3 day music ticket holders only and is not included in the 3 day ticket price. SNWMF offers Family Camp and Alter-abled camp areas located close to the venue gates. Single day tickets are also available online and via Mail Order.
The event takes place at the Mendocino County Fairgrounds, 14480 Highway 128, Boonville, California, 95415, just 35 minutes West of Ukiah. An advance 3 day music ticket is $145 and may be purchased Online, via Mail Order, and out numerous Independent Ticket Outlets throughout the West Coast. Single-Day Tickets are $55.00 for Friday or Sunday and $65.00 for Saturday.
Camping is for 3 day music ticket holders only and is not included in the 3 day ticket price. SNWMF offers Family Camp and Alter-abled camp areas located close to the venue gates.
The Sierra Nevada World Music Festival is dedicated to nurturing a world family peacefully united in celebration of the universal spirit of music. Come celebrate with us!!
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RASTA INMATES SPEND 10 YEARS IN ISOLATION FOR HAIR
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THE 25th EPISODE OF NICHOLAS Da SILVA'S GRAPHIC NOVEL SERIES 'DREAD AND ALIVE' FEATURING DREW MCINTOSH: JAMAICAN SUPER HERO
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Dread & Alive....is an ongoing graphic novel series about Jamaican Super Hero Drew McIntosh. If you missed any episodes, click here to read:
Maria and Philip looked at each other, then rose to their feet, stretching for a moment. They then followed Cudjoe as he led them away from the Kindah to a small straw-thatched hut on the outskirts of the village. When they arrived at the entrance of the hut, they found several women outside, including a mother who was grieving for her love one inside. As Cudjoe approach the entrance, the woman dashed at Cudjoe, pleading to him in their secret language. Cudjoe embraced her and speaking in their language, he calmed her nerves and assured her that everything would be fine.
Cudjoe entered the hut first, followed by Philip then Maria. Once inside, an elderly caretaker by the name of Abba greeted them. She was not alone. Lying on a brittle mattress made of banana trash and river reeds was a little girl, daughter to the woman outside of the hut. She had suddenly become ill. Her stomach quivered and sweat dripped from her forehead and nose. Beside her bed was an assortment of bowls filled with island herbs, including kema weed and lion’s tails. From a distance, Cudjoe watched as Abba prepared a potion for the little girl to drink. The little girl took several sips from the cup and swallow, only to throw up the homemade remedy all over her chest. Abba carefully wiped the vomit from her face and chest.
“How is she?” Cudjoe asked, a sense of concern in his voice.
“She seems to be doing better,” Abba replied. “However … it is still with her.”
“What’s wrong with her,” Maria whispered to Philip.
“I’m not sure.”
Cudjoe overheard Maria’s question and explained to her.
“Her illness is an act of evil from someone in our village.”
“An act of evil?” Maria said, confused.
Cudjoe continued. “A duppy has been set upon her.”
“A duppy?”
Philip explained to Maria. “A duppy is a spirit of the dead. Someone has cast a duppy upon her.”
Maria was too stunned by the revelation. “You mean someone has cast a spell on her?”
“That is true. This is the work of a Blackheart man, someone skilled in the practice of Obeah and evil of enough to use it on his own people.”
“So tell me,” Philip continued, “this someone. Do you know who it is?”
Abba turned around and staring at Philip with eyes wide with fear, she whispered a name. “Shadowcatcher!”
To be continued …,
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PEOPLE PRODUCTIONS PRESENT DISTANT RELATIVES TOUR WITH NAS & DAMIAN MARLEY
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People Productions presents
Distant Relatives Tour
with NAS & DAMIAN MARLEY
+ NNEKA
Friday May 21st 2010 - Arcata Community Center - Arcata 8PM - All Ages - $47 Advance Tickets available at local outlets at online at http://www.peopleproductions.net for more information contact 707.923.4599
Official After Party at Mazzotti's On The Plaza 10:30PM - 21+ - $5 with Rude Lion Sound & more!
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RISING ROOTS PERFORMER QUEEN IFRICA WAS THE TOAST OF THE INTERNATIONAL REGGAE AND WORLD MUSIC AWARDS
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Jamaica Gleaner Howard Campbell, Gleaner Writer
Rising roots performer Queen Ifrica was the toast of the International Reggae and World Music Awards, which was held May 2 at York College in Queens, New York. Ifrica, whose Montego Bay was one of the most popular reggae albums of 2009, walked away with four awards - Artiste of the Year, Most Educational Artiste of the Year, Songwriter of the Year and Best Female DJ/Rapper.
Roy 'Gramps' Morgan and Trinidadian soca king Machel Montano each took home three awards. Morgan, a member of the Morgan Heritage group, embarked on a solo career two years ago. He won for Best Song (Wash The Tears), Best New Entertainer and Best Crossover Song (Therapy). The latter was co-written by American neo-soul singer India.Arie, who Morgan toured with in 2009.
Montano won the Entertainer of the Year Award, as well as for Most Outstanding Showband and Best Calypso/Soca Entertainer.
Four persons were inducted into the IRAWMA Music Hall of Fame - Tony Ryan, Noel 'King Sporty' Williams, sound system operator/producer Maurice 'Jack Scorpio' Johnson and saxophonist Tony Greene.
Each recipient has been in the music business for more than 35 years. Greene, a graduate of the Alpha Boys School, made his recording debut in the mid-1970s on singer Max Romeo's Three Blind Mice, which was produced by Osbourne 'King Tubby' Ruddock.
He went on to play in several bands, including Bare Essentials, Sonny Bradshaw, Roots Radics and Lloyd Parkes and We the People. He has recorded 10 solo albums, the last being Midnight Blue, which was released in 2008.
"It shows that there are people out there who appreciate your work. The recognition feels good," Greene said.
The IRAWMA was conceived by Ephraim Martin, a Jamaican entrepreneur who has lived in Chicago for many years. Martin is also founder of the annual Chicago Music Awards which also debuted in 1982.
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CHEF MAYRA - SUNDAY BREAKFAST
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Here are a few EASY Samples to try on your next Sunday Breakfast.. Fast and EASY
EASY Pancakes Breakfast - INGREDIENTS
6 oz / 170 soft tofu, drained and mashed (silken works too) 2 cups unbleached flour 1/2 cup cornmeal 4 1/2 t baking powder 3 cups soy/nut/oat milk 2 Tablespoon vegetable oil 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup sugar 1 Tablespoon vanilla 1 cup blueberries
METHOD
In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly blend flour, baking powder & cornmeal. Stir in the milk substitute, oil, salt, sugar, vanilla, & tofu.
Heat a lightly oiled griddle over medium heat. Pour about 1/4 cup of batter into the pan for each pancake. When the tops of the pancakes bubble, flip them and brown off the other side.
Serve hot with maple syrup ( A or B grade) & vegan margarine.
EASY “Eggs” - Omelet - - INGREDIENTS
17 ounces firm tofu 1 tablespoon tahini 2 tablespoons tamari
2-3 tablespoons nutritional yeast 1 teaspoon turmeric 1 tablespoon oil
METHOD
In a bowl, mash the tofu and mix with the other ingredients. Place batter in an oiled skillet (or non-stick pan) and press into an omelets shape. Cook on medium heat until brown on one side, then flip and brown on the other.
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MIDNITE AT HARLOWS IN SACRAMENTO ON MAY 26
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HASO LIVE - Promoting Love and Unity Through Music Presents
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
MIDNITE
Harlows, 2708 J St, Sacramento, CA
Opening performances from Soulcialites, Mr. Mention, MC Davy D, DJ Empress, I-Red, & DJ Wokstar
9 Doors/ 9:30pm show
21 +
Tickets are $20 in advance at brownpapertickets.com, harlows.com or at the Beat Records Store.
Hotline: 916-607-6995
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
HASO LIVE Productions presents the hottest roots reggae band to come out of the Virgin Islands to date, MIDNITE at Harlows on 2708 J Street in Sacramento on Wednesday, May 26. Doors open at 9:00pm and the music starts at 9:30pm with opening performances from Soulcialites, Mr. Mention, MC Davy D, DJ Empress, I-Red, & DJ Wokstar. $20 advance tickets available at Harlows, the Beat Records or online at www.brownpapertickets.com.
Hailing from the Island of St Croix, Midnite is one of the most promising roots reggae bands of the millennium. They are vanguards of conscious reggae whose profound and innovative lyrics are sincere and deeply rooted. Their cd recordings and live performances will have reggae and non-reggae listeners open to the messages they bring.
Lead singer Vaughn Benjamin's electrifying voice seems an amalgamation of many great voices in reggae--soulful, chanting, edgy. Vaughn's potent lyrical style and his brother Ron's exquisite keyboards and musical directorship form the nucleus of this musical quintet. Midnite weaves the cultural lyrics of "old school" roots music with modern day experiences to create a unique listening encounter. Reggae - naked and raw is an apt description for Midnite's musical style, in which they forgo the frills of extensive remixes, overdubbing and other musical refinements.
Midnite explodes in live performances with sets that often exceed three hours. Their vigorous, weighty sound, driven by the punchy bass lines creates a vibe that penetrates straight to the heart. These epic musical communions have earned Midnite an enormous following throughout the roots community. This is especially true in St. Croix, Puerto Rico, Brazil, St. Louis and here on the West Coast where they have toured extensively.
By breaking all the rules, Midnite is setting a new standard. Armed with a firm foundation in Jah Rastafari, their natural talents, and a strong and uncompromising musical vision, Midnite champions a unique sound that is on the cutting edge of modern roots music.
For more information contact HASO Live at 916-607-6995.
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GATHERING OF THE VIBES MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL
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IS BACK JULY 29TH - AUGUST 1ST, 2010 IN AT SEASIDE PARK IN BRIDGEPORT, CT.
ARTISTS THIS YEAR INCLUDE PRIMUS - JIMMY CLIFF - DAMIAN MARLEY FT. NAS - RHYTHM DEVILS FT. KELLER WILLIAMS - UMPHREY'S MCGEE - GALACTIC - SHARON JONES AND THE DAP KINGS - JACKIE GREENE - ROBERT RANDOLPH & THE FAMILY BAND - STEVE KIMOCK CRAZY ENGINE - THE RADIATORS - MIX MASTER MIKE - MARTIN SEXTON & RYAN MONTBLEAU BAND - DEEP BANANA BLACKOUT - LITTLE FEAT - BIG SAM'S FUNKY NATION - ASSEMBLY OF DUST - MAX CREEK - DARK STAR ORCHESTRA - NEW RIDERS OF THE PURPLE SAGE - ZACH DEPUTY - HARLEM GOSPEL CHOIR - KING FOR A DAY - DONNA JEAN GODCHAUX AND A SPECIAL FOUR HOUR FRIDAY NIGHT HEADLINER TBA MAY 15TH. THE GREEN VIBES STAGE BANDS HAVE ALSO BEEN ANNOUNCED AND ARE POSTED ON GOVIBES.COM <http://GOVIBES.COM/> . WEEKEND CAMPING PASSES, DAY PASSES AND VIP TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE NOW! COME OUT AND EXPERIENCE A TRULY MEMORABLE EVENT WITH WORLD CLASS MUSIC, ART, NON-PROFITS, DINING AND CLEAN ENERGY INITIATIVES RIGHT ON THE OCEAN!
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REGGAE ON THE RIVER INVITES YOU.....
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Greetings Reggae Massive –
You are receiving this as an invitation to join the Official Reggae on the River Newsletter, which we are about to launch. Filled with important festival information, features on performing artists and other aspects of the two-day event, as well as ticket and camping links and a contest or two to win tickets, we wanted to make sure you were invited to receive the newsletter.
To receive the Official Reggae on the River Newsletter just click here to subscribe.
http://visitor.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?m=1103244704835&p=oi
If you don’t want to receive this, you don’t need to do anything else J
The Mateel Community Center just announced their confirmed talent for the 26th annual Reggae On The River, taking place as a two-day festival on July 17 and 18 at Benbow Lake State Recreation Area in southern Humboldt County.
Set before a backdrop of ancient redwoods on the banks of the majestic Eel River, this 2-day celebration of the best in reggae and world music has been a favorite festival tradition for over a quarter century and offers attendees an opportunity to soak up the irie northern Cali vibes while enjoying a diverse array of top-class international artists, vendors, and kids activities in a family friendly environment.
This year’s festival will include a diverse mix of top name reggae and world music talent including Sly & Robbie with The Taxi Gang, Don Carlos, Antibalas Afrobeat Orchestra, Dezarie, Sugar Minott, Rootz Underground, Sister Carol, Pablo Moses, Ricardo Lemvo & Makina Loca, Fire Pashon, Messenjah Selah, Rob Symeonn, Quinto Sol, Tchiya Amet & The Lighthouse Band, and Seed N Soil, plus more artists TBA.
2-day tickets for the 26 th annual Reggae On The River are on sale now at local outlets and online at www.inticketing.com for a price of $85. Current MCC members receive a $5 discount when purchased in advance at the Mateel office in Redway. Other local outlets include The Works (Eureka/Arcata), Fortuna Music Mart, Redway Liquor, The Peg House (Leggett), Main Street Music (Willits), Ukiah Natural Foods, and Tangents (Ft. Bragg). If the event is not sold out prior to June 1 st, single day tickets will go on sale at this point for a price of $50 per day. Buying the advance 2-day pass is strongly encouraged.
For camping, parking, artist updates, and other pertinent festival information, visit www.reggaeontheriver.com or call the Mateel office at (707) 923-3368 and make your plans to today to be at the 26 th annual Reggae On The River on July 17 and 18.
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LOOK WHO'S ON TOUR!
 ALBOROSIE & The Shengen Clan Band "Escape From Babylon" Tour
May 27th Santa Cruz, Ca @ Moe's Alley May 28th Arcata, CA @ Arcata Theater May 29th Pt. Richmond, CA @ Crane Pavilion May 30th San Francisco, CA @ Mezzanine June 1st Ashland, OR @ Ashland Armory June 2nd Eugene, OR @ Wow Hall June 3rd Portland, OR @ Berbati's Pan June 4th Seattle, WA @ Neumo's June 5th Denver, CO @ Cervantes Other Room June 6th Aspen, CO @ Belly Up Tavern June 7th Ft. Collins, CO @ Aggie Theater June 8th Salt Lake City, UT @ Elevate June 10th Honolulu, HI @ Pipeline Cafe June 11th Kona, HI @ Kona Beach Hotel June 12th Maui, HI @ Lanhaina Civic Center June 14th Redondo Beach, CA @ Brixton June 15th Costa Mesa, CA @ Detroit Bar June 16th Santa Barbara, CA @ SOHO Lounge June 17th Los Angeles, CA @ The Roxy June 18th San Diego, CA @ The Wave House June 19th Booneville, CA @ SNWMF June 20th San Luis Obispo, CA @ Avila Beach
2009 iTunes “Best New Artist” Mishka is hitting this road this summer on a headlining tour followed by a with Donovan Frankenreiter
5/28/10 Atlanta, GA Smith's Olde Bar
5/29/10 Orlando, FL The Social
5/30/10 Ft. Lauderdale, FL Culture Room
6/02/10 Austin, TX Stubb's Bar-B-Q
6/03/10 Dallas, TX Granada Theater
6/04/10 Houston, TX Warehouse Live
6/06/10 Ozark, AR Wakarusa Music Festival 6/08/10 Denver, CO Bluebird Theater
6/09/10 Park City, UT The Star Bar
6/12/10 Santa Rosa, CA Harmony Festival
Supporting Donovan Frankenreiter:
6/20/10 Wellfleet, MA The Beachcomber 7/4/10 Jacksonville, FL Freebird Live 7/5/10 Jacksonville, FL Freebird Live 7/6/10 Isle Of Palms The Windjammer 7/7/10 Isle Of Palms The Windjammer 7/9/10 Myrtle Beach, SC House of Blues Myrtle Beach 7/10/10 Towson, MD Recher Theater 7/11/10 Virginia Beach, VA Jewish Mother 7/12/10 Dewey Beach, DE Bottle & Cork 7/14/10 Asbury Park, NJ Stone Pony 7/16/10 Amagansett, NY The Stephen Talkhouse 7/17/10 Montauk, NY Surf Lodge 7/19/10 Wellfleet, MA Beachcomber 7/20/10 Wellfleet, MA Beachcomber
Sierra Leone Refugee All Stars
5-05-2010, Santa Fe, NM, Santa Fe Brewing Co.,
5-06-2010, Flagstaff, AZ, The Green Room,
5-07-2010, Tucson, AZ, Rialto Theater,
5-08-2010, Phoenix, AZ, Musical Instrument Museum Music Theater,
5-09-2010, Phoenix, AZ, Musical Instrument Museum Music Theater,
5-11-2010, Solana Beach, CA, Belly Up,
5-12-2010, West Hollywood, CA, The Roxy Theatre
5-13-2010, Santa Barbara, CA, Lobero Theatre
5-14-2010, Santa Cruz, CA, Moe's Alley
5-15-2010, San Francisco, CA, The Independent
5-15-2010, San Francisco, CA, Amoeba Records
5-18-2010, Bend, OR, Tower Theatre
5-19-2010, Seattle, WA, Triple Door
5-20-2010, Portland, OR, Roseland Theater
5-21-2010, Boise, ID, The Bouquet
5-22-2010, Salt Lake City, UT, Living Traditions Festival
6-04-2010, Burlington, VT, Burlington Discover Jazz Festival
6-10-2010, Paris, France, Cabaret Sauvage - Altereco Festival
6-12-2010, Bruxelles, Belgium, Festival Millenium,
6-13-2010, London, UK, Celebrating Sanctuary,
6-15-2010, London, UK, Momo,
6-19-2010, Tallinn, Estonia, MAAILMAKULA,
7-10-2010, Cabot, VT, Festivus for the Restivus:
The Manifestivus, 7-15-2010, Norfolk, CT, Infinity Music Hall,
7-19-2010, Montreal, OQ, Festival International Nuits D'Afrique,
8-04-2010, Telluride, CO, Sunset Concert Series, sunset-concert-series
1-04-2011, Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Jamcruise 9,
SARAZINO
6-17-2010, San Jose, CA, Music in the Park,
6-19-2010, Boonville, CA, Sierra Nevada World Music Festival,
6-20-2010, San Francisco, CA, Stern Grove,
6-24-2010, San Diego, CA, World Beat Center
6-25-2010, Pasadena, CA, Levitt Pavillion,
7-02-2010, Dornbirn, Austria, Oregano Festival,
7-15-2010, Philadelphia, PA, The Kimmel Center,
7-16-2010, Montreal, QC, Nuit's D'Afrique,
7-17-2010, Vancouver, BC, Vancouver Folk Music Festival,
JUNIOR TOOTS backed by the Kingston Yard Style Band
May 28th - Tobacco Lounge - Riverside - CA
June 5th - Rusty's Surf Ranch - Santa Monica - CA
For bookings & more info visit:
310.497.9261
Royal Management
www.myspace.com/jrtoots
Damian & Nas Distant Relatives tour dates
May 21st: Arcata, CA - Arcata Community Center
May 22nd: Eugene, OR - Cuthbert Amphitheater
May 23rd: Seattle,WA - Showbox Sodo
May 26th: Santa Barbara, CA - University of California, Santa Barbara May 28th: Los Angeles, CA - The Wiltern
May 29th: Las Vegas, NV - The Joint
May 30th: Valley Center, CA - Harrah's Rincon - Open Sky Theater
May 31st: Los Angeles, CA - UCLA Jazz Reggae Festival
June 2nd: Santa Fe, NM - Paolo Soleri Amphitheatre
June 8th: Houston, TX - Warehouse Live
June 9th: Austin, TX - Stubb's Waller Creek Outdoor Amphitheater
June 12th: Atlanta, GA - Tabernacle
June 13th: Lake Buena Vista, FL - House of Blues
June 27th: Brussels, BE - Couleur Cafe Festival
June 28th: Paris, FR - Paris Hip Hop Festival
July 1st: Arendal, NO - Hovefestival
July 3rd: Cologne, DE - Summerjam
July 4th: Gdynia, PL - Heineken Opener Festival
July 6th: Copenhagen, DK - Vega
July 7th: Hultsfred, SE - Hultsfred Festival
July 10th: Montreux Vaud, CH - Montreux Jazz Festival - Miles
July 11th: Rotterdam,Holland - North Sea Jazz
July 13th: Hamburg, DE - StadtparkJuly 14th: Munich, DE - Tollwood Festival
July 16th: Manchester, UK - Manchester Academy
July 17th: Dublin, IE - Tripod
July 20th: Hammersmith, UK - Hammersmith Apollo
July 23rd: Gräfenhainichen, DE - Splash Festival
July 31st: Brooklyn, NY - Williamsburg Waterfront
August 1st: Bridgeport, CT - Gathering of The Vibes Festival
**Africa Dates To Be Announced This Summer**
Easy Star All-Stars 2010 Spring Tour Dates:
May 14 - Bogota, Colombia/Teatro Moetropol
May 15 - Quito, Ecuador/TBA
TAJ WEEKES & ADOWA
6/11/10 Riverbend Festival Chattanooga,TN
6/19 Kalamazoo Island Fest Kalamazoo, MI
INNER VISIONS
6/18/10 Island Festival/Arcadia Festival Site Kalamazoo, MI
8/12 Bethlehem Musik Fest Bethlehem, PA
RAS INDIO Sun- July 11, 2010 " Seabreeze Fest" in Long Beach, Ca
NEW VIDEO - DEM A FRAUD http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCFvZ8mFBlY
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THIS DAY IN REGGAE
May 13 1765: "Sowed Hemp at Muddy Hole by Swamp..." George Washington's Diary 1950: Stevie Wonder (Steveland Morris Hardaway) is born in Saginaw, Miami, USA.
May 14 1959: Isudo (Miyai Hiroshi), Japanese DJ, is born. 1981: A memorial service for Robert Nesta Marley (Bob Marley) (d. May 11) in Miami, Florida, USA.
May 15 1915: California passes anti-marijuana law. ----: Shigaki Tohru [Ska Flames; guitar] is born. 1969: Little Roy (Earl Lowe) recorded "Bongo Nyah" for Lloyd Daley, The Matador. It became his first hit and the biggest hit of Matador Prouctions. Besides it, The Creators' "Bad Name", Lloyd Charmers' "Zylon" and Lloyd Robinson's "Death A Come" ware recorded for Daley on this day. "Zylon" should have been the flip sie of "Death A Come" but it became the hit side. They can be heard on a compilation "Lloyd Daley's Matador Productions, 1968-1972" (Heartbeat HB 92). 1977: Bob Marley & The Wailers <http://reggaelife.jp/yaho/Artists_and_Bands/Bob_Marley_and_the_Wailers/> ' Exodus tour 1977 Europe / Circus Krone, Munchen, Germany
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WMB
Weapons of Mass Beauty
Arrows of Light
In the Heart,, we strike
Inspiring Life
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RICHIE B'S ROOTS REGGAE AIRPLAY CHARTS - STRAIGHT FROM YARD!
JAMAICA MUSIC COUNTDOWN By Richie B, host – “HOT MIX” on Hot 102F
MAY 14, 2010
TOP 25 DANCE HALL SINGLES TW LW WOC TITLE/ARTISTE/LABEL
01 2 11 Beg U A Touch – Vybz Kartel – Adidjahiem Records (1wk@#1) U-1 02 1 15 Hot Like a Fire – Toya – Downsound (2wks@#1) D-1 03 6 11 Come into My Room – Mavado & Stacious – Di Genius U-3 04 3 16 Put Yuh Hand Up In The Air - Assassin – Di Genius (2wks@#1) D-1 05 7 12 Mi Woman a Call Mi – Beenie Man – SANKOFA U-2 06 9 10 Caan Fren Again – Steven McGregor – Di Genius U-3 07 11 7 Clarks – Vybz Kartel / Popcaan / Gaza Slim – CR203/Adidjaheim/Notnice U-4 08 4 14 Gal Ova Gun – Mavado – Armz House Production (pp#2) D-4 09 10 10 Wanna Be Ballaz – Assassin – SANKOFA U-1 10 5 14 Fire Pon Obeah - Capleton – SANKOFA (pp#4) D-5 11 8 17 Fresh – Flexx – Fagan Fraternity/Hapilos Entertainment (2wks@#1) D-3 12 13 9 Skippin Feelin – Tiana & Chi Ching Ching – Media House Production U-1 13 16 6 My Cup – Richie Loops – Big Yard Music U-3 14 17 4 Hold Yuh – Gyptian – VP Records U-3 15 12 18 How She Like It – Duane Howard & Junior Kelly – Reign Time Records (pp#5) D-3 16 18 7 Mr. DJ – Miss Triniti – Trini Girl Production U-2 17 14 16 Go Go Club – Vybz Kartel – Head Concussion (pp#3) D-3 18 20 4 Party Cup – Ding Dong – IMG U-2 19 19 16 Every Gal – Nicky B – Head Concussion (pp#8) NM 20 15 28 Mi Want My Own – Tyrical – Seanizzle Records (2wks@#1) D-5 21 23 2 Gal A Mad Over – Mavado – Di Genius U-2 22 25 2 Bank Inna Mi Pocket - Versatile – Romeich Records U-3 23 24 3 Boss Lady – Toya – Downsound U-1 24 21 19 Skip to Ma Lue – Serani feat Ding Dong & Razz & Biggy – Daseca (1wk@#1) D-3 25 22 22 The Realest Song – Konshens – Cash Flow (1wk@#1) D-3
TOP 25 REGGAE SINGLES
TW LW WOC TITLE/ARTISTE/LABEL
01 2 9 Sweetie – Roots Revealers feat Chaka Demus – Family House Music (1wk@#1) U-1 02 1 20 Love this Lifetime – Sheba feat Bounty Killer – Sonic Dynasty (1wk@#1) D-1 03 4 13 Johnny – LUST – Born Music U-1 04 3 26 Heavy Load – Tom Laing – Top Tier/Raw Moon (3wks@#1) D-1 05 6 19 Million $ Check – Mojo Morgan – Gedion Soldiers Ent U-1 06 7 9 No Other Alternative – Guidance – Brown Brothers Music U-1 07 5 13 Rise Again(Tribute to Haiti) – Shaggy, Sean Paul, Sean Kingston, Tessanne Chin, Etana, Alison Hinds, Kees Dieffenthaller, David Rudder, Belo, Shontelle Layne, Destra Garcia, Edwin Yearwood – Birchill Records (pp#3) D-2 08 11 8 Unconditional Love – Jah Cure feat Phyllisia – SOBE/Danga Zone U-3 09 10 13 Nah Stop Try – Zebilum Tucker – Formula One Productions U-1 10 15 8 August Town – Etana – Free Mind U-5 11 12 10 Night Shift – Busy Signal – Turf Muzik/Star Player Music Group U-1 12 14 7 My Promise – Andy Livingston – Black Dutch Records U-2 13 9 11 A Time and a Place – Buju Banton – John John D-4 14 17 7 Thank You Jah – Vybz Kartel – Adidjaheim / Notnice U-3 15 8 23 The Pill – Junior X – Revolutionary Entertainment (2wks@#1) D-7 16 18 7 Trouble in the World – Richie Spice – Master One Productions U-2 17 19 6 Gangster Life – Junior X – Revolutionary Entertainment U-2 18 20 4 Dance Like We’re Making Love/Sugar Dumplin – Nicky B – Feelin Records U-2 19 13 28 Feel So Good – Barbee – Rare Diamond Productions (1wk@#1) D-6 20 22 5 Comeback to Bed – Gramps Morgan – Dada Son Entertainment U-2 21 16 17 Lose A Friend – I-Octane – Truck Back (pp#6) D-5 22 23 4 Salt of the Earth/Let’s Drink – Richie Stephens – Boot Camp U-1 23 24 2 The Leaders – ELJAI – Jah Mix Entertainment/No Doubt Records U-1 24 - New Free – Etana – No Doubt Records 25 21 18 Hold My Hand – Sean Paul feat Keri Hilson – Fresh Ear (pp#5) D-4
TOP TEN ALBUMS/CD CHART
TW LW WOC TITLE/ARTISTE/LABEL
01 1 11 Pon Di Gaza 2.0 – Vybz Kartel – Adidjaheim / Tads Records (2wks@#1) NM 02 2 15 Now & Forever – Sanchez – VP Records (4wks@#1) NM 03 3 10 The Focus Riddim – Various Artistes – Raw Moon / Top Tie NM 04 4 15 Crucial Times – Sizzla Kalonji – Greensleeves Records (3wks@#1) NM 05 5 7 Genuine – Bescenta – Upliftment Music International (UMI) NM 06 6 6 Ragga, Ragga, Ragga 2010 – Various Artistes – Greensleeves NM 07 7 12 Escape from Babylon – Alborosie – Greensleeves NM 08 9 2 Sugar Roy/Conrad Crystal & The Great Reggae Icons – Sugar Roy / Conrad Crystal & Friends – Fireball Records U-1 09 8 13 State of Da World – Inner Circle – Shanachie D-1 10 - New Red Pond – Junior Kelly – VP Records
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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GroovePhest 2010 Lake Piru
Thursday-Sunday, May 13th-16th 2010
Ventura County California
United States
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ReggaeFèr
Saturday, May 15th 2010 Raamsdonksveer Noord Brabant Netherlands
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Trempealeau Hotel Reggae Fest
Saturday, May 15th 2010
Trempealeau Wisconsin
United States
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Keep it real Jam
Saturday, May 15th 2010
88376 Königseggwald Ravensburg
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The 1st Annual Iron Lion Reggae Festival
Sunday-Sunday, May 16th-16th 2010
New Orleans Louisiana
United States
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The Gathering of the Peacemakers
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WorldFest 2010
Friday-Saturday, May 21st-29th 2010
Middlesbrough Teesside
United Kingdom
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California Roots Music & Arts Festival
Saturday, May 29th 2010
Monterey CA United States
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Kentucky Reggae Festival
Saturday-Monday, May 29th-31st 2010
Louisville Kentucky
United States
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JazzReggae Festival
Sunday-Monday, May 30th-31st 2010
Los Angeles California
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Palm Beach Jerk and Caribbean Culture Festival 2010
Monday-Monday, May 31st-31st 2010
West Palm Beach Fl.
United States
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Sunshine Reggae Festival
Saturday-Sunday, May 7th-8th 2011
67630 LAUTERBOURG
Bas-Rhin France
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Alborosie W/ The Shengen clan band , Marko W/ Monk & Mountain Lion Hi-Fi
Tuesday, June 1st 2010
Ashland Oregon
United States
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Hanover Reggae Festival
Friday-Sunday, June 4th-6th 2010
Hanover Ontario
Canada
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Reggae Fest
Friday, June 4th 2010
Irvine California
United States
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Irie Vibes
Saturday, June 5th 2010
Eibergen Gelderland
Netherlands
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Amelia Island SunSplash
Saturday, June 5th - Tuesday, September 7th 2010
Fernandina Beach Florida
U.S.
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Okanogan Highlands Conscious Culture Festival at the world famous Barter Faire site.
Friday-Saturday, June 11th-12th 2010
Tonasket Washington
United States
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Afrika Festival Nürnberg
Friday-Sunday, June 11th-13th
2010 Nürnberg Bayern
Germany
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Harmony Festival
Friday-Sunday, June 11th-13th 2010
Santa Rosa California
United States
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Reggae on the Ridge
Friday-Sunday, June 11th-13th 2010
Prattsburgh New York
United States
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Tampa Caribbean Carnival
Saturday-Sunday, June 12th-13th 2010
St. Petersburg Florida
United States
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THE 4TH ANNUAL REGGAE ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
Saturday, June 12th 2010
Toronto Ontario
Canada
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Reggae in the Desert
Saturday, June 12th 2010
Las Vegas Nevada
United States
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The Gathering of the Peacemakers
Friday-Thursday, June 18th-24th 2010
Asheville NC
United States
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Sierra Nevada World Music Festival
Friday-Sunday, June 18th-20th 2010
Boonville California
United States
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