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Volume 8 Issue 27
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NEW FRONTMAN FOR WAILERS
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Bob Marley and the Wailers
Krista Henry, Staff Reporter
The Wailers band has been injected with new life. The addition of Koolant, the new lead singer of the legendary band, has been notable.
Known around the world, in the main for its association with Bob Marley, the Wailers, in England alone, have notched over 20 hits on the charts. With Marley, the Wailers have sold in excess of 250 million albums worldwide.
Outside of work with Marley, the 12-member Wailers have also played or performed with international acts like Sting, the Fugees, Stevie Wonder, Carlos Santana, and Alpha Blondy, as well as reggae legends such as Peter Tosh, Bunny Wailer, and Burning Spear.
With years of experience in the business, the Wailers are hoping to breathe some new life with young singer Koolant, who joined the crew in February.
Backbone of the Wailers
The Sunday Gleaner recently sat down with Koolant and bassist Aston 'Family Man' Barrett, known as the backbone of the Wailers.
The nucleus of the Wailers was created in 1960 when Bob Marley, Bunny Wailer and Peter Tosh recruited the Barrett brothers, Aston, and drummer, Carly, to play for them. Wailer and Tosh left two years later. It was at this point that the in-demand Barrett brothers - whose rhythms also underpinned innumerable '70s reggae hits by other acts - assumed the title of Wailers and backed Marley on the group's international breakthrough album Natty Dread. The work with Marley continued even after his death in 1981.
Years of hard work have brought 'Family Man' Barrett many memories.
One of those, a performance in London, Barrett has called his most memorable.
"In setting the pace for the Jamaican reggae music, our first opening was in London. We played at a place called the 'Speak Easy' doing two shows a night for two weeks at one spot, and after we finished, it was written in the paper that the first song we did cast a spell on them, and after that it was like magic."
Today, Koolant is casting all the magic.
It was an average day in St Thomas when Koolant received a life-changing call from the Wailers.
"The Wailers call me up and dat's it. Ask me how I would like to perform wid the Wailers group, and I didn't turn down the offer 'cause being a solo artiste in Jamaica is very hard. So getting that opportunity to be with one of the most legendary groups of all times was very important to me. It gives me the chance to expand what I have in me, it gives me the chance to spread the music to the people, and gives me a chance to sing the legend, Bob Marley's music is a great honour," said Koolant.
According to the band's lead singer, Bob Marley's music has long been an inspiration to him.
"Right now, being the lead singer of the Wailers, expect new material being brought forth to make it stronger. Bob Marley made it strong, but now is the time to press on."
So far, Koolant says the experience has been good. For the first time, the singer has performed to crowds of 20,000.
With youth on its side, the Wailers continue to do great things in the business. Their most recent collaborators include international acts Kenny Chesney, Eve, Jason Mraz and Colbie Caillat. Recent work also includes the song Step For Mankind, which was written by Duane Stephenson for the United Nations' World Food Programme, and another song called Shining Star.
"We're going off to Europe for the summer. Looking forward to that - that's my first time going to Europe."
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THE 3RD ANNUAL BROOKLY MUSIC FESTIVAL
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Jammins Entertainment presents
Headlined by
B.O.B Performing his smash hit “Nothing On You”
With Performances by:
Shaggy, Barrington Levy, Tony Matterhorn & More…
Event to Take Place Sunday July 4th, 2010 at Aviator Complex - Floyd Bennett Field
Brooklyn, NY – As the producer of some of the biggest Urban and Caribbean events in the North America, including but not limited to VP Records 25th Anniversary Concert & Events, and as the creator of Reggae Carifest, Jammins Entertainment will do it once again on Sunday July 4th, 2010 as they present The 3rd Annual Brooklyn Music Festival at Aviator Complex - Floyd Bennett Field. Hosted by Power 105.1FM’s own “Power Boyz” DJ Norie and DJ Self, this year the festival will be headlined by B.O.B performing smash hits “Nothing on You” and “Airplanes”, along with Fabulous, Shaggy, Lady Saw, Ricky Blaze, Daville, Assasin, Tanya Stephens, Ding Dong, Marcia Griffiths, Tony Matterhorn, Natural Black, D’Angel, Yellowman, Barrington Levy, Gregory Isaacs and more.
Headed by George Crooks, the legendary concert and event producer, who founded Jammins Entertainment in an effort to “Celebrate Life Through Music”, this extremely successful annual concert series will celebrate its return at an exclusive invite only Press Party on Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010 from 6-10pm at LaPomme Nightclub in New York City. “Music has always been a way for the people to celebrate life, no matter how hard or trying the times have been,” says George. “Jammins Entertainment has made an effort to provide the people with quality events that the people can look forward to and celebrate the true essence of what it means to be from the Urban community.”
On Sunday, July 4 th, 2010, Jammins Entertainment will shut down Brooklyn to “Celebrate Life through Music”. To be held at Aviator Sports & Recreation Floyd Bennett Field in the heart of Brooklyn, this event, held in a location with over 20,000 sq. ft and a capacity of 5,000+ patrons, will surely provide unique promotional and informational opportunities for business and media entities alike. Tickets are currently on sale, $59 dollars General Admission, $100 VIP admission, and children under 12 are FREE with unlimited space for FREE PARKING. For more information regarding the festival, please log on to www.BrooklynMusicFestival.com or call 718.282.8041.
JetBlue, Western Union, Grace Kennedy Money Services and Lime are the proud sponsors of Brooklyn Music Festival.
For more information, to attend the press party or request Media Credentials, please contact DonnaMarie at 516-467-6473 or SpinPublicity@gmail.com.
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ONE LOVE REGGAE FESTIVAL AT HAINAULT FOREST
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WHAT have Kingston, Jamaica, and Hainault got in common?
Thirty-two years ago, the legendary Bob Marley performed at the first One Love Peace Concert in Kingston.
It was held during a political civil war between the Jamaican Labour Party and the People's National Party.
And it peaked during Marley & The Wailers' performance of Jammin, when the singer joined the hands of political rivals, Michael Manley (PNP) and Edward Seaga (JLP).
This year's One Love Festival, in honour of that concert, will be a three-day affair, the number one reggae festival in the UK, and it will be held in Hainault Forest Country Park on August 6-8.
And, according to the organisers, tickets are selling at record rates.
A stack of national and international artists will play. There will be poetry, spoken word, a Fair Trade village and a Sunday carnival procession.
One Love Festival is a melting pot - a multicultural, ethical, free trade and environmentally-friendly event, buzzing with creativity, ideas and soul.
It boasts 100 per cent compost toilets, a target of 80 per cent recycling and solar-powered sauna and showers.
One Love Festival has put the ticket-buying frenzy down to the recent sunny weather, the new location, past festival successes and this year's line-up which includes Luciano, Benjamin Zephaniah, Tippa Irie, Gappy Ranks, Winston Mcanuff, Radio 1's Ras Kwame and Robbo Ranx and local acts among hundreds of others.
The music areas will feature some of the most influential reggae and dub musicians, bands and DJs from the scene, and festival-goers will be entertained from day until night, with some additional surprises along the way.
Festival organiser Dan Wiltshire said: "London is a long time coming and we can't wait to hold the festival in its new setting.
"It's going to be a really special event - we've had some really positive feedback and there has been a huge buzz about 2010."
Tickets can be purchased from www.onelovefestival.co.uk.
NYC BROOKLYN MUSIC FESTIVAL TO SHOWCASE TOP REGGAE, HIP HOP ACTS
Festival partnering with leading urban radio station CBS, 92.3 NOW to increase impact New York, NY: Thousands of Caribbean American nationals in the New York Diaspora will converge on the Aviator Sports & Recreation Center on American Independence Day July 4 for the third annual Brooklyn Music Festival.
The 2010 lineup includes Atlanta blaze-fire rapper and hit machine B.o.B and Fabulous, multi platinum selling reggae artiste Shaggy, Gregory Issacs, King Yellowman, Barrington Levy, Lady Saw, Assassin, Tanya Stephens. D’Angel, Shabba, Daville, ska bands The Rudie Crew and New York Ska Jazz Ensemble, and several other acts.
This sizzling one-day festival has quickly become a premium item on the summer calendar of events in New York City, and its placement over a major holiday weekend will ensure a big participation from locals as well as out-of-towners in this celebration of the legendary and compelling Jamaican culture. In past years, the festival has attracted over 10,000 patrons.
This year the festival is partnering with New York City’s newly crowned CBS radio market leader 92.3 NOW FM in order to bring new layers of demographic energies to the event. “This year we have made great efforts to broaden the scope of the festival to make the offering culturally more full-bodied”, festival founder and promoter George Crooks commented. “The event is still anchored in excellent reggae music, but this year we’ve added pop and ska. Additionally we have expanded vending to include classic culinary temptations, arts & crafts souvenirs and colorful urban wear from scores of small merchants”, Crooks continued.
The festival comes as good news too for Caribbean American New Yorkers hungry for entertainment and who have seen a downturn in recent months in both the quality and quantity of ethnic entertainment in the New York tri-state region due to a litany of tribulations –from visa woes to artist incarcerations. The timing of the Brooklyn Music Festival is smart too, coming as it does at the startup point for the usually hectic summer concert season when reggae music lovers embrace the events of choice. Part of the proceeds from this year’s festival will be donated to the American Foundation of the University of the West Indies (AFUWI) scholarship fund.
Gates open at 12 noon and show time is 1:00 PM with free parking available to all patrons. Children under 12 are free. Tickets are now on sale at all leading ticket outlets throughout the New York tri-state region. For more, go to www.TIX4ME.com or www.brooklynmusicfestival.com
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THE 32rst 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:
"Ahhh, the staff ... does it interest you?" the Obeahman asked, a bone-chilling rasp in his voice.
Shaking, Cuffee dropped the deadly stick and turned around to face his master.
"No, it’s nothing to me," Cuffee babbled. "I was just ..."
"Shhh ..." ShadowCatcher placed his crooked finger across his withered lips.
Fearing some sort of punishment, Cuffee quickly took his place at the foot of the throne and knelt, head bowed, before his master. ShadowCatcher chuckled, then quietly picked up his staff and settled into his chair.
"What brings you here?” Shadowcatcher demanded.
Cuffee hesitated before struggling for an answer. "I-I-I’ve come with important news, master," he stammered.
"If you’re here to tell me that we have visitors to the Cockpit Country, I already know this," ShadowCatcher hissed, revealing, for the first time, his fork tongue.
"It’s about our visitor. It is Philip McIntosh."
"Well, well ... now that is something I did not know," ShadowCatcher said, showing his surprise. "So Philip has returned to Accompong." ShadowCatcher lifted his head just enough to reveal his glowing eyes. He edged forward in his chair, eager to know more about Philip's return. "So tell me … is he here alone?"
“No master,” Cuffee replied. “He’s come with a woman and a young boy.”
“A boy?” ShadowCatcher continued, “And what is this boy’s name?”
Cuffee slowly raised his head. “His name is Drew. He is their son.”
“Hmmm.” ShadowCatcher rubbed his chin, “the boy … he interests me. What does he look like?”
“He’s not like the others. He has thick, woolly hair, like Cudjoe.”
ShadowCatcher rose from his chair and, holding his staff in both hands behind his back, he began to pace. "Drew McIntosh," he whispered, “I wonder what Cudjoe has in store for you?” He turned and stepped down from his throne and approached the
kneeling Cuffee. “I want you to do something for me.”
“What is it master?” Cuffee asked, staring at the unwashed feet of his ruler.
“I want you to return to Accompong. You must do so before firstlight so that no one knows you were gone. I then want you to befriend this Drew McIntosh. I want you to get to know him. Become his friend. Win his confidence. Once you have done this, I then want you to lure him into the forest. I will take care of the rest.”
"As you wish, master."
"Now, stand up," ShadowCatcher commanded.
Cuffee raised slowly but his head remained bowed.
“Before you go, I want to give you something.” ShadowCatcher reached inside his robe and a moment later, opened his hand to reveal a yellow, powdery substance. “This is for you,” he said, blowing the strange powder and spewing it in Cuffee's face.
Cuffee yelled in writhing pain as the powder slowly burned his eyes. Once the stinging had subsided, Cuffee entered a zombie-like state.
"Now go," ShadowCatcher ordered. "Go quickly before the others discover that you are missing.”
"Yes master," Cuffee droned.
Cuffee slipped away, quickly disappearing into the cave. Alone, ShadowCatcher raised his staff high above his head and and looking upwards as if to the heavens, said, “It’s time to take back what is rightfully mine!” A horrific laugh shook the earth.
To be continued …,
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RICHIE SPICE – TOURING NORTH AMERICA AND CANADA - SEPTEMBER 2010
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Richie Spice is now confirming shows for his western U.S. tour this September 2010. He is currently on a five week tour in Europe. His U.S. tour last September was a great success, consistently stirring up excitement and large crowds. There was a lot of interest and enthusiasm up and down. This year we hope for increased success since he delivered so well last year and he has so many hit songs playing out there.
Prior to the current tour, Richie Spice also did a two week European tour in March 2010. Over the years Richie has been consistently touring and performing in Europe. He is very popular there. He and his crew also recently finished touring Australia, and they are now one year into a two year plan to tour the entire Caribbean. They have a lot of new singles and combinations out, and the new CD is slated for release this summer.
Richie Spice is currently one of the hottest commodities worldwide in cultural reggae music, moving with a positive message and a full, strong entourage. Earth a Run Red, Richie Spice’s biggest hit, dominated the airwaves in a positive and conscious manner for many years. People are enthusiastic to hear this and his numerous other hits live. Richie Spice is a top new breed reggae artist and on this tour he will be moving with some of the finest musicians out of Jamaica.
In the Old Testament’s Book of Judges, Gideon led Israel to victory over the Midianites, who dwelled in the southeastern part of Palestine, with a small army equipped with only trumpets, lit torches and jars to conceal the torches’ flames. Following Gideon’s instructions, his three hundred soldiers blew their trumpets and smashed their jars as they shouted “a sword for the Lord, a sword for Gideon”. With that, the tens of thousands of Midianite troops fled in fear.
Armed with just a microphone, one-drop rhythms and purifying lyrical flames, singer Richie Spice is the Gideon of contemporary reggae. The publicly declared “prince of fire” uses culturally uplifting, spiritually fortified words to defeat the negative content that informs much of popular (Jamaican) music. Fittingly, Gideon Boot is the title track of Spice’s brilliant fourth album. Recorded over the timeless Johnny Too Bad rhythm (taken from The Slickers 1970s hit of the same name, popularized in the film The Harder They Come) the song details Spice’s strategic plan for delivering his musical sermon to an awaiting global audience. “I need a Gideon boot and a khaki suit to stand out inna Babylon and defend the truth/ I got a strong reggae beat with a mic in my hand fe lead out de youth dem outta destruction and let de people know right from wrong.”
Just like the singer’s previous albums “Universal”, “Spice In Your Life” and “In The
Streets to Africa”, “Gideon Boot” contains inspiring messages specifically aimed at empowering vulnerable youth. Spice confidently juxtaposes his songs of valor with unity themes (“Living In Love”, “Getting Harder”) and the importance of staying focused - “Make Up Your Mind”, “Hang On In There”. Spice’s flawless vocals effortlessly scale the high notes then smoothly segue into scatted improvisations as he weaves intricate, evocative melodies throughout this exquisite 15-track set that is certain to carry his name to un chartered territories for Jamaican music.
The traditional Rastafarian Nyabinghi drumming that dominates the opening cut “Babylon Falling” heralds the seriousness of Spice’s musical mission. “World Is A Cycle”, sung over producer Arif Cooper’s haunting “Guardian Angel” rhythm, is, as Spice explains, “a song for the children and for the parents saying be careful because what you do can fall right back on you and your kids.”
Also included is the current Jamaican hit “The Plane Land” which display’s Spice’s superb story telling skills. The song’s lyrics detail the frustration that oftentimes accompanies post 9/11travel. “Saddle up myself fe take interrogation…tek off mi shoes, tek off mi tam, if they ever find you with a spliff yu gone another land.” “It is a song everyone can relate to if they travel,” notes Spice, “and if they don’t travel, they will learn this is what we go through as entertainers as we go to other countries.”
Since 2004, when his apocalyptic single “Earth A Run Red” became the year’s most popular reggae song, Richie Spice has performed throughout the world, insuring that cultural roots reggae isn’t relegated to a bygone era but continues as a thriving, evolving musical genre.
Born Richell Bonner in the Kingston, Jamaica suburb of St. Andrew, Richie Spice hails from a musical family that includes his older brother Pliers (from the deejay/singer duo Chaka Demus and Pliers of “Murder She Wrote” fame), singer Spanner Banner and deejay Snatcher Dogg. It was Spanner Banner, (best known for his mid 90s hit “Life Goes On”) who first brought Spice to the recording studio; the hopeful singer, admittedly, couldn’t manage the rigors of professional recording but the opportunity opened his eyes to the proficiency required to succeed in the reggae industry. “That experience show me that to reach anywhere there is a lot of work to be done,” Spice reflects.
Spice continued working towards gaining a foothold in the music industry and shortly thereafter he met veteran producer Clive Hunt who produced his breakthrough single, the engaging lovers rock tune “Grooving My Girl”, still one of the most popular songs in Spice’s repertoire. “Grooving” was initially featured on Spice’s 2000 debut album “Universal”, as was the song that would make him a household name in Jamaica, “Earth A Run Red”.
Since 2004 Spice has become one of reggae’s most in demand talents and the recipient of numerous awards and accolades. He received the Most Cultural Artist Award at the 13th annual South Florida Reggae Soca Awards in 2005; he was voted the Male Singer/Singjay of the Year at Jamaica’s IRIE FM Awards in 2007 and following his performance at the first annual “Black My Story” concert held in Kingston on Feb. 2, 2008 Spice was honored for his positive musical contributions. His 2004 album “Spice in Your Life” was listed among the year’s best reggae releases by the New York Times; “In the Streets To Africa”, released in 2007, reached number 6 on the Billboard Reggae chart and one of the album’s biggest hits “Youth Dem Cold” peaked at number 59 on the Billboard Top 100 Singles Chart and ranked at number 29 on Vibe Magazine’s Best 44 songs of 2007. Now with the release of “Gideon Boot” even greater recognition is assured for Spice’s talent, as is the expansion of his international fan base.
“I’ve always had a wide meditation of having my music go out there to the world because I know it can go far,” says Spice. “But it is very hard singing of righteousness in the world. When you sing of good you will find that evil rise up and try to dominate good. But I will continue the fight, go out there and have people hear what I am saying.”
Contact: Peter Wardle King's Music International Phone: (510) 326-8445 or online at reggaeangl@aol.com http://www.kingsmusicinternational.com
SCANDINAVIAN REGGAE FESTIVAL – A FAMILY AFFAIR The Uppsala Reggae Festival is still a relatively recent established festival, but in just 10 years it has succeeded in making reggae music and reggae culture accessible to and loved by many Scandinavians. “We are celebrating our 10th anniversary on 5-7 August with a best-of-festival as well as new artistes under the festival theme of Life is Great,” says the Tekeste/Kubrom family, who are the driving force behind the festival. The Scandinavian love of reggae has matured greatly since the end of the 1970s when Bob Marley charmed the Scandinavian public with his music. The most significant development has happened during the last 10 years in conjunction with the Tekeste/Kubrom family establishing the Uppsala Reggae Festival, which is now the largest reggae festival in Scandinavia: “We love reggae music and devote all our energy and knowledge to making it more accessible to more people. That we have succeeded is due to our personal commitment and the way we work together as a family. People in northern Europe have a need to come together in new ways, so we work with the goal of highlighting what is positive about reggae and create festivals that focus on love, respect and a sense of belonging,” says Yared Tekeste who founded the Uppsala Reggae Festival together with his wife Adiam Kubrom in 2001.
As well as excellent reggae music the Uppsala Reggae Festival also offers other avenues of expression such as lyrics, food, fashion, art, design, dance etc. The theme of this year’s festival is “Life is Great” and this theme is inherent in everything from the choice of bands to the public activities such as the Wall Of Greatness, Reggae Soccer, Reggae Cinema, Reggae Kids Island, Life is Great Art, Life is Great Blog (www.lifeisgreat09.blogspot.com) etc. A wide spectrum of artistes will be performing at the festival, with all of the different aspects of the genre represented. Old school rubs shoulders with new school.
The legendary Abyssinians and Bunny Wailer represent ‘the foundation’, artistes essential for the development of the reggae enjoyed today. Alborosie represents the modern and concious reggae that has developed in Europe. Busy Signal represents Dancehall and One drop, forms of reggae that attract a younger audience.
Artistes confirmed for the Uppsala Reggae Festival 2010 on 5-7 August in Uppsala are: International artistes: Bunny Wailer (JAM), Abyssinians (JAM), Mavado (JAM), Busy Signal (JAM), Anthony B (JAM), Jah Cure (JAM), Gentleman & The Evolution (GER), Midnite (VI), Alborosie & The Shengen Clan (ITA), Peetah & Gramps Morgan (JAM), Misty In Roots (UK), Voicemail feat Alaine (JAM), Jahcoustix (GER) Stone Love (JAM), Roots Harmonics (DK), I Mosa (CL).
Scandinavian artistes: Million Stylez, Natural Way, Serengeti, Meditative Sounds feat. Kenny Knots (UK), Kalle Bah, Kapten Röd, Robert Athill, Slag Från Hjärtat, Roots By Nature, Labyrint, Dani M, Amsie Brown, Bring Down The Beat.
Press information: For more information please contact Yared Tekeste, Press Officer and founder of URF. yared@uppsalareggaefestival.se, Tel: +4673-999 06 20, +4618-477 67 66 Joakim Johansson, Communications Manager, joakim@uppsalareggaefestival.se, Tel: +4670-410 21 03 Website: www.uppsalareggaefestival.se
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GRAMPS ROCKS CARIBBEAN FASHION WEEK IN JAMAICA
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Gramps at Caribbean Fashion Week; Merritone Family Funday 2010
Gramps backstage at Caribbean Fashion Week 2010 with NY fashion design Rhonda Tracy (r), of China Doll
Kingston, JA: Caribbean Fashion Week (CFW) 2010, the regions premier fashion event proved to be another spectacular affair for the thousands of fashionistas, world famous designers and international models Jaunel McKenzie, Nadine Willis and Ashley Richardson who converged at the National Indoor Sports Centre in Kingston, Jamaica. Exemplifying that music and fashion go hand in hand, CFW featured eclectic performances by R&B crooner Johnny Gill, Una Morgan and Gramps Morgan who set the night to music.
Gramps was a force to be reckoned with, delivering a jaw dropping rendition of his classic hit "23 Psalms." He then charmed the crowd with "Wash The Tears Away" and had the ladies blushing with his current hit "Come Back To Bed" from his debut album "2 Sides of My Heart Vol 1.
“It was truly an amazing performance especially when I sang Come Back To Bed. It was a pleasure to be a part of Caribbean Fashion week and I must say special thanks to Kingsley Cooper for including me on the show this year. It was a memorable experience for me and I must say there are definitely perks to being backstage at a fashion show!" he remarked.
Gramps, who is gearing up for upcoming European and US tours next month is having a whirlwind year having won numerous awards including the "Album of the Year" award at the Reggae Music Appreciation Awards in Toronto.
"This is a total of 5 awards that I have won this season including Album of the year (EME), Album of the year (RMAA), Best New Entertainer, Best Song (Wash The Tears) and Best Cross Over (Therapy)" an elated Gramps disclosed.
For the summer he is booked for a number of gigs includes Reggae Sumfest in Montego Bay, the One Love Reggae Festival in Negril, Jamaica and a special performance at the Narobi Kenya Benefit Concert in Kenya.
"We have some new projects that we are working on that we are very excited about. Our new charity called M.O.M. (Music Orchestrating Miracles) will be working it's first event in Kenya. We have partnered with Hands Across Kenya to help supply medicine and other medical equipment to children in Kenya. I have also become the face of CY Evolution Clothing and a partner in the company. I am looking forward to turning the production of a brand new Gramps Morgan clothing line by CY Evolution as well" he said.
He heads to Europe at the end of July for performances in Zurich, Switzerland; Poland; Bersenbruck, Germany; Oslo, Norway; Uppsala, Sweden; Schlossplatz, Germany; Amsterdam, Holland; Cantazaro and Lecce, Italy then kicks of a three week USA tour on August 17 that will make stops in Connecticut, Boston, Atlanta, Tampa, Orlando and Newark, New Jersey.
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ARE YOU READY FOR REGGAE ON THE RIVER JULY 17/18?
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The one and only Reggae on the River is right around the corner on the weekend of July 17 and 18... Have you gotten your tickets and camping yet? If not, now is the time cuz both are going fast!
The festival takes place on the Eel River at Benbow Lake State Recreation Area in Southern Humboldt County, CA and will feature a diverse mix of top reggae and world music talent including Sly & Robbie, Don Carlos, Antibalas, Dezarie, Sugar Minott, Rootz Underground, Sister Carol, Pablo Moses, Ricardo Lemvo & Makina Loca, Fire Pashon, Messenjah Selah, Rob Symeonn, Quinto Sol, Tchiya Amet, and Seed N Soil, plus lots of DJs and emcees Spliff Skankin, Doug Green, and Agnes Patak.
And, we have great news for you about buying advanced tickets!
Can’t come all weekend? Single day tickets are also now available!
A single day ticket for either Saturday or Sunday is offered for $50 in advance and they are on sale at local Humboldt and Mendocino County outlets and online at www.reggaeontheriver.com.
Local outlets include (Redway/Garberville) – Mateel Office, Redway Liquor, WildHorse Records, (Eureka/Arcata) – The Works, Morning Star, (Fortuna) – Fortuna Music Mart, (Leggett) – The Peg House, (Ukiah) – Ukiah Natural Foods, and (Ft Bragg) – Tangents.
The 2-day ticket offers a deep discount at a price of $85 in advance for the full weekend experience (and as stated above the next 100 people to order online will save $5).
Advance tickets are strongly encouraged! If the event does not sell out in advance, admission at the gate will be $55 per day or $90 for the 2-day pass.
Also be sure to make your camping reservations at Cooks Valley Campground. Offering RV and tent camping, this campground is the premier festival camping option and it features a complimentary festival shuttle. Make your camping reservations soon at www.reggaeontheriver.com.
Have questions or want more info? You can always call our hotline at 707-923-ROTR.
So don’t delay and make your plans to be at the 26th annual Reggae On The River today!
One Love,
The Reggae on the River Crew
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CHEF MAYRA - Smoothe’me Crazy BABE~
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Chef Mayra Almond Banana Smoothie
1 banana (very ripe, frozen overnight if you can)
4-5 frozen strawberries
large handful frozen blueberries
1/2 cup almond milk
cinnamon to taste
pumpkin pie spice to taste
Directions:
Get a very ripe banana, peel it, and freeze it overnight. It will come out just as yummy with an unfrozen banana too, but i prefer mine frozen.
Add your strawberries, blueberries, almond milk and spices.
If you don't have pumpkin pie spice, basically all it is is allspice, nutmeg, cinnamon, and ginger so you can add a little bit of each.
I usually just put in a quick shake of cinnamon and a quick shake of pumpkin pie spice.
If it's too thick you can add more almond milk so it will blend better.
You can also use fresh strawberries and blueberries instead of frozen but you may need to sweeten it a little. It's up to you! And that's it! Super simple, and it's got such a nice flavour!
Serves: 1
5 mins
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RENEGADE PRODUCTIONS LIVE MUSIC SUMMER LINE UP LAKE TAHOE, CA
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Sat, July 3
THE ENGLISH BEAT FEATURING DAVE WAKELING
also KEYSER SOZE
Truckee River Park Amphitheater, Truckee, CA
7:00 pm (Doors Open at 6:00 pm)
$20.00 advance
All Ages
Thu, July 22
PATO BANTON & THE NEW GENERATION BAND
River Ranch Lodge, Tahoe City, CA
9:30 pm (Doors Open at 8:30 pm)
$20.00 advance
21 & over
Wed, Sept 1
ISRAEL VIBRATION
Cal Neva Resort, Crystal Bay, NV (north Tahoe)
9:30 pm (Doors Open at 8:30 pm)
$20.00 advance
all ages
530-583-2801 or 775-337-8344
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MICHAEL FRANTI AND SPEARHEAD, ALONG WITH FLOBOTS, LIVE IN RENO AT THE KNITTING FACTORY CONCERT HOUSE ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 4
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Calendar listing:
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Michael Franti and Spearhead also Flobots
Knitting Factory Concert House
Reno, Nevada
Doors – 7:00 pm/Show – 8:00 pm
Tickets available at the Cal-Neva Casino Main Cashier Cage 24-Hours a day
(entrance located on the corner of 2nd Street and Virginia Street),
or by calling 877-4-FLY-TIX (435-9849) and online at www.Ticketfly.com or www.KnittingFactory.com
Tickets: $33.00 in advance, $35.00 day of show
General Admission Standing
$65.00 Reserved Box Seat
Michael Franti and Spearhead will appear at The Knitting Factory Concert House in downtown Reno on Wednesday, August 4 along with the Flobots. Doors are at 7pm and Music starts at 8pm. Advance tickets can be purchased at Cal-Neva Main cashier age or onine at www.knittingfactory.com. The Knitting Factory is an all-ages venue.
All Rebel Rockers, Michael Franti’s most recent album, features the legendary production team of Sly & Robbie and reinforces Franti’s place as a global force and a true musician of his time. The first single, “Say Hey (I Love You)” is fast becoming one of the biggest of Franti’s career. It’s one of the most added records at multiple radio formats--Top 40, Hot AC and Alternative--and its music video has already exceeded 1 million views on YouTube. As for the CD, All Rebel Rockers marked Franti’s highest Billboard Top 200 Album Chart debut ever.
Through his entire musical career to date, Franti has continued to slowly but surely build an extremely dedicated global grass roots following. He’s done it with a new spin on an old fashioned way. He’s earned his fans, one winning concert at a time. Ultimately what unites Franti’s remarkable and impressive career is, ironically, the man’s ongoing search for harmony.
“As a musician and a man, I more than anything else want to be a unifier,” Franti explains. “I want to bring people together through music and its unique power. And I hope that somehow that sense of unity extends beyond the music.”
Flobots, who previously headlined their own show at the Knitting Factory Reno, are returning as direct support to Michael Franti and Spearhead. The Denver, Colorado-based musical collective are known for their battle-hardened, groove-fusing rhythm section, their classically-trained violist, and a sound that explores and expands the frontiers of live hip-hop. Influenced by progressive rappers such as the Roots and Common as well as alternative hard rock bands like Rage Against the Machine and Tool, Flobots are visionary in both style and message. The band’s ability to drop from symphonic rock-infused crescendos into stripped-down string-laden breakbeats has earned them a reputation for both originality and authenticity.
Produced By Knitting Factory Presents – www.KnittingFactory.com
General Admission, All Ages, Full Bar w/ ID
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LEE "SCRATCH" PERRY TO RELEASE "REVELATION" ON AUGUST 10
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The reggae legend / king of dub provides solid follow up to recent Grammy-nominated albums
Preliminary tour dates announced
Megawave and MVD Audio are proud to announce the release of Lee "Scratch" Perry - Revelation for North American distribution on August 10, 2010.
Revelation is the third of a series of collaborations with UK multi-instrumentalist Steve Marshall, following the controversial Scratch Came, Scratch Saw, Scratch Conquered and Grammy-nominated The End of An American Dream. Perry continues to create unique, category-defying music.
For the uninitiated, Lee "Scratch" Perry is one of the most important figures in the history of reggae music. Not only did he help develop the early reggae sound captured in a number of important recordings, but as an engineer, producer, songwriter, and performer he pioneered a number of innovations, including dub reggae.
Recorded at Perry's mountain-top studio in Switzerland and studios in California, New York, and England, this album features Duncan & Green, Tim Hill, Keith Richards, George Clinton, Dr Sleepy, Alec Hay, Steve Marshall, elodieO & Abi Browning, and David Stewart Jones.
Confirmed Tour Dates:
8/17 New York NY Highline Ballroom
8/18 Boston MA Harper's Ferry
8/19 Philadelphia PA World Café Live
8/20 Stephentown NY Bella Terra Festival
8/22 Los Angeles CA Sunset Junction Festival
Track Listing:
* Revelation Revolution and Evolution
* Used To Drive A Tractor In Negrille
* Fire Power
* Holy Angels
* Scary Politicians
* Let There Be Light
* Books of Moses
* Money Come and Money Go
* Psalm
* Run For Cover
* Freaky Michael
* Weatherman
* An Eye For An Eye
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USHER CONFIRMED FOR REGGAE SUMFEST 2010, JULY 17-24, 2010, ST JAMES
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Jamaica’s premier summer music event Reggae Sumfest, is again living up to its reputation of delivering only the finest acts, by bringing one of the music industry’s most celebrated pop stars, Usher, to this year’s 18th staging.
The International R&B star has been confirmed as a performer to take the stage at the show which runs in Catherine Hall, St. James between July 17 and 24.
Usher will join a cast of fellow performing giants such as Chris Brown, Beenie Man, Shaggy, Bounty Killer, Mavado, Tarrus Riley, Queen Ifrica, Jah Cure among others.
Though not his first local performance, Usher has been on a phenomenal streak in recent times, with memorable music and electrifying performances. His latest album Raymond V. Raymond which was released on March 30 this year, debuted at number 1 on the US Billboard 200 charts. His latest single OMG featuring Will.I.Am is also currently blazing the airwaves, clubs and parties across the world.
This is only his latest crown in a career decorated with accomplishments. Usher has won 5 Grammy awards, 8 Soul Train Awards, and 19 Billboard Music Awards.
He made his musical debut in 1994 with the single Think of You but it was not until 1997 that Usher gained popularity with the hit song My Way. Since then, he has turned into a virtual hit-maker.
In 2001 Usher released the album 8701, which went four times platinum riding on the success of hit singles such as U Remind Me and U Got It Bad. In 2004 Confessions sold over 10 million copies in the US. It was ranked as grossing the highest sales in the first week for an R&B artiste in history. Subsequently, the album sold 20 million copies worldwide and was certified Diamond by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). In 2008, his album Here I Stand sold over 5 million copies worldwide and was certified platinum.
In addition to Usher’s recording feats, he is also known for his talent on the stage, and on the screen. Usher appeared in the 1998 film The Faculty and a year later She’s All That. As a Humanitarian, Usher founded New Look, a non-profit organization that seeks to give young people a ‘new look’ on life through the use of education and real life experiences as the incentive.
With a string of accolades and awards, there is no doubt Usher will add considerable value to an army of stars now billed for the greatest summer Festival in Jamaica.
Reggae Sumfest is the most celebrated and supported Reggae Festival in Jamaica, and attracts the world’s leading musicians and performers. In its near 20 year history, the show has boasted a superb entertainment package, loaded with the best performances, food, music, and culture. This year’s Festival runs from July 17-24 at Catherine Hall, St James.
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TRENCH TOWN READING CENTRE,
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The Centre was founded in 1993 from the desire to find a path forward out of the cycle of violence and lack of opportunity.
TrenchTown, like other ghetto areas, has been abandoned and avoided by both the public and private sectors of society.
The focus is on literacy; both adults and children learn to read and write with the lending library providing access to a fantastic range of books and information, for all ages, which would otherwise be far from the reach of the residents of Trench Town.
Aside from the literacy programs and summer school, the Centre also offers workshops in arts, drama and many other interesting and fun activities, all free of charge.
It is a place where all are welcome, a pleasant, safe and relaxed environment where the community can hold its activities.
TrenchTown is a neighbourhood struggling to be strong and safe, working together, trying to move forward, away from the violence and despair.
The Centre has become the cornerstone for positive growth in the community.
TTRC is a NGO and relies on donations to finance all aspects of maintenance and running.
This year, as you well know, Rototom Sunsplash is coming to Spain and so I’m organizing a stand for the TTRC in the non-profit area. Roslyn Ellison, co-founder/director of the Centre is coming over from Jamaica to help me and we are getting together an interesting crew of people to work with us and promote the centre.
Abril
Tel: +34 657 537237
Denia, Alicante, Spain
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ENJOY THE DIGITAL VERSION OF THE 2010 REGGAE FESTIVAL GUIDE MAGAZINE. JUST CLICK AND READ
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The 2010 REGGAE FESTIVAL GUIDE MAGAZINE is available to read onine in digital format, page-by-page:
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THE SIDEWALK DOCTORS: REGGAE UPSTAIRS AT THE BRIXTON RITZY JULY 4TH
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Catch A Fire has now brought live reggae music and the best on vinyl to the centre of Brixton for four years, on the first Sunday every month. Upstairs at the Ritzy is a two level bar and restaurant space with a terrace offering unrivalled views across the Brixton heartlands.
On Sunday July 4th we are proud to present 4 piece reggae band The Sidewalk Doctors.
Formed by Lenny Bignell of top UK reggae band Pama International, on guitar, and singer Nathan Thomas, both previously with ska band The Dualers, between them they have supported The Skatalites, Toots and the Maytals and Prince Buster among many others. A love of vintage Jamaican music informs their sound, given their very own 21st century flavour. Bass and drums are yet to be announced, but given the talented pool of musicians they work with, the rhythm section will be cooking.
Zinc Fence on the decks, spinning the best in Jamaican music from ska to dancehall.
Admission free, 8-12 pm. Upstairs at the Ritzy Cinema, Brixton Oval, London SW2 1JG - 0207 733 2229 Brixton BR & underground, 200 yards.
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Ieye ft. Alborosie : : Fever Grass
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name of song - Surrender To Your Love
name of CD/Album - Fever Grass
release date - Fall 2010
genre: reggae
Ieye and alborosie did it again with another classical sound, this time no mama drama around.... both individual expressed their feelings for each other over this powerful track. "I Surrender To your love" off the i.eye Album " FEVER GRASS coming this fall , you can also check her out on myspace at www.myspace.com/ieyeshangartist <http://www.myspace.com/ieyeshangartist>
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUoWDlyP6Fs
Errol Smith
Shang Records
1-876-885-9169
easmith123@gmail.com
skype: errol.daboss
www.myspace.com/ieyeshangartist
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LOOK WHO'S ON TOUR!
 Rhythm and Flow in cooperation with Germaica Digital proudly presents: "The Realest European Tour 2010" which features Jamaican shooting star Konshens and DJ Flo of Upliftment Int'l.!
It took almost a year to bring back Konshens to Europe but the wait is finally over now: this official European tour brings "The Realest" flavour to 18 cities in the following countries: Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Austria, France, Poland, Norway and Sweden.
KONSHENS - DJ FLO (UPLIFTMENT INTL): "The Realest European Tour 2010"
July 02 - Catanzaro - Caligula
July 03- Taranto - Jamaica Frescheria
July 06 - Vienna - Volksgartten
July 09 - La Cluzaz - Reggae Mountain 2010
July 10 - Wuppertal - U-Club
July 11 - Plock - Reggaeland Plock Festival
July 12 - Paris - Cabaret Sauvage
July 14- Oslo - Fugazi
July 15 - Gothenburg - Klubb A Licki Boom!
July 16 -Öland - Öland Roots Festival
Mystic Roots Band
Thursday 7/1 Burlingame, CA @ Vinyl Room (21+)
Friday 7/2 Berkeley, CA @ Shattuck Down Low w/ Thrive & Hypnotic Vibrations (21+)
Saturday 7/3 Mammoth Lakes, CA @ The Village at Mammoth w/ One Drop Redemption (ALL AGES)
Sunday 7/4 Las Vegas, NV @ Mandalay Bay Beach (ALL AGES)
Tuesday 7/6 Tucson, AZ @ 12 Tribes Reggae Shop w/ Vine St. & Jahmar International (ALL AGES)
Thursday 7/8 Amarillo, TX @ Nat Ballroom w/ The Clanks (ALL AGES)
Friday 7/9 Colorado Springs, CO @ Union Station w/ PlanBe & Elev8ion (18+)
Saturday 7/10 Glenwood Springs, CO @ Beau Jo’s/Buffalo Valley Inn (ALL AGES)
Sunday 7/11 Vail, CO @ Sandbar w/ DJ Weez & DJ Jahstone (21+)
Tuesday 7/13 Breckenridge, CO @ Three 20 South (21+)
Wednesday 7/14 (DAY) Keystone, CO @ River Run Village (ALL AGES)
Wednesday 7/14 (NIGHT) Pueblo, CO @ Smitty’s Green Light Tavern w/ Tangible Audio & Primo Blend (21+)
Thursday 7/15 Ft. Collins, CO @ The Aggie Theater (ALL AGES)
Friday 7/16 Denver, CO @ Cervantes w/ Katchafire (ALL AGES)
Saturday 7/17 Durango, CO @ Derailed Saloon w/ Dread Daze (21+)
Sunday 7/18 Grand Junction, CO @ Tenacious Bros Pub (21+)
Monday 7/19 Salt Lake City, UT @ Bar Deluxe w/ Babylon Down (21+)
Wednesday 7/21 Park City, UT @ Star Bar w/ Sand Section & Fortunate Youth (21+)
Thursday 7/22 Boise, ID @ The Reef (21+)
Friday 7/23 Bend, OR @ The Summit Saloon w/ Monk with Marko, MC Mystic & K-boy (21+)
Saturday 7/24 Seattle, WA @ Nectar w/ Unite One & Rise N Shine (21+)
Sunday 7/25 Bellingham, WA @ Wild Buffalo w/ Rise N Shine & Blessed Coast's Ryan I & Triple Crown (21+)
Tuesday 7/27 Portland, OR @ Mt Tabor Theater w/ Monk with Marko & K-Boy (21+)
Wednesday 7/28 Ashland, OR @ Caldera Tap House w/ Monk with Marko (21+)
Thursday 7/29 Mt Shasta, CA @ Roxy’s Vets Club (21+)
Friday 7/30 South Lake Tahoe, CA @ Whiskey Dicks (21+)
Saturday 7/31 Monterey, CA @ Monterey Reggae Fest After Party at Planet Gemini (21+)
Sunday 8/1 Sacramento, CA @ The Blue Lamp w/ DJ Wok Star (21+)
Tuesday 8/3 Grants Pass, OR @ Riverside Park (ALL AGES)
Wednesday 8/4 Leggett, CA @ Reggae Pre-Party at the Peg House w/ Top Shelf (ALL AGES)
Friday 8/6 - Sunday 8/8 Humboldt County, CA @ Reggae Rising (pending)
Lots of music...
Lots of Love...
Stay Positive Productions. 2010
http://www.mysticroots.com
http://www.cootdog.com
http://www.sppmusic.com
Hotline: 760-231-9465
http://www.mysticroots.com
Stay Positive Productions | PO Box 2568 | Oceanside | CA | 92051
JIMMY CLIFF TAKES BONNAROO BY STORM WITH "BOTTOMLESS RESERVES OF ENERGY" (ROLLING STONE)Hear Cliff's Performance Streaming at NPR Music: http://n.pr/bP17NO
07/07/10 Winnipeg, MB @ Winnipeg Folk Festival
07/10/10 Lowell, MA @ Lowell Summer Series
07/11/10 New York, NY @ Central Park Summerstage
07/14/10 Lansing, MI @ Common Ground Music Fest
07/15/10 Rochester, NY @ Party In The Park
07/16/10 So. Pomfret, VT @ Summer @ Six Concert Series
07/17/10 Quebec City, QC @ Quebec City Int'l Summer Fest. - Pigeouuies
07/18/10 Ottawa, ON @ Cisco Ottawa Bluesfest
07/19/10 Toronto, ON @ Massey Hall
07/21/10 Seattle, WA @ Woodland Park Zoo Amphitheater
07/22/10 Jacksonville, OR @ Britt Pavilion
07/23/10 Portland, OR @ Oregon Zoo Amphitheatre
07/24/10 Las Vegas, NV @ Mandalay Bay - Beach Stage
07/25/10 Hollywood, CA @ Hollywood Bowl - KCRW's World Fest
07/27/10 Park City, UT @ Deer Valley Resort Snow Park
07/31/10 Montreal, QC @ Osheaga Music & Arts Festival
08/01/10 Bridgeport, CT @ Gathering of the Vibes Festival
08/03/10 Columbus, OH @ Lifestyle Communities Pavilion
08/05/10 Detroit, MI @ Chene Park Amphitheater
08/06/10 Chicago, IL @ Lollapalooza
08/07/10 Apple Valley, MN @ Minnesota Zoo Amphitheatre
08/08/10 Council Bluffs, IA @ Stir Cove at Harrah's Casino
08/10/10 Calgary, AB @ Jack Singer Concert Hall
08/11/10 Edmonton, AB @ Winspear Centre For Music
08/13/10 San Francisco, CA @ Mezzanine
08/14/10 Del Mar, CA @ Del Mar Racetrack
08/15/10 Denver, CO @ Mile High Fest
PATO BANTON ON TOUR
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nRsHNrJIZ0U07-Jul-2010 - Aspen, Colorado - Belly Up 08-Jul-2010 - Durango, Colorado- The Abbey Theater 10-Jul-2010 - Bellvue, Colorado - Mishawaka Ampitheater 11-Jul-2010 - Steamboat Springs, Colorado - Ghost Ranch Saloon 13-Jul-2010 - Pamona, California - The Glass House 17-Jul-2010 - Solana Beach, California - The Belly Up Tavern 21-Jul-2010 - Sacramento, California - Harlows Restrauant and Night Club 22-Jul-2010 - Lake Tahoe, California - River Ranch 23-Jul-2010 - Petaluma, California - Mystic Theater 24-Jul-2010 - Fallbrook, California- Soul Roll Reggae Festival 25-Jul-2010 - Costa Mesa, California - Tiki Bar 31-Jul-2010 - Pagosa Springs, Colorado - Ride The Wolf Creek Pass benefit Festival 06-Aug-2010 - San Juan Pueblo, New Mexico - OhKay Casino Resort 07-Aug-2010 - Denver, Colorado - Cervantes 13-Aug-2010 - Rock Island, Illinois - Ya Maka My Weekend 14-Aug-2010 - South Bend, Indiana - South Bend Reggae Festival 15-Aug-2010 - Garrettsville, Ohio - Mid West Reggae Festival 19-Aug-2010 - Tulsa, Oklahoma - Fly Trap Music Hall 21-Aug-2010 - Alma, Colorado - THC Music Festival 26-Aug-2010 - San Jose, California - Music in the Park 27-Aug-2010 - Selma, Oregon - Jefferson State Hemp Expo and Music Festival 29-Aug-2010 - Long Beach, California - IRIEFest at the Queen Mary 04-Sep-2010 - Forestville, California - Hollydale Club 18-Sep-2010 - San Diego, California - Brick by Brick
STEEL PULSE ON TOUR
July 2 - Freebird Live, Jacksonville Beach, FL
July 3 - Charleston Harbor - Mt. PLeasant, SC
July 4 - Summerfest, Milwaukee, WI
July 6 - Higher Ground, S. Burlington, VT
July 7 - Ottawa Blues Fest, Lebreton Flats Park, Ottawa, ON Canada
July 8 - Northern Lights, Clifton Park, NY
THE SKATALITES ON TOUR
July 30 Matunuck,RI/ The Ocean Mist
31-Wilmington DE/People's Festival
14 Aug Cleveland,OH/Midwest Reggae Fest
15 Sep-3 Oct
Don't Miss Inner Circle in a City Near You!
July 21, 20010 Captain Hiram's Resort- Sebastian, Florida
July 23, 2010 Hard Rock Live - Fort Lauderdale, Florida
July 24, 2010 Hard Rock Live -Orlando, FL
July 25, 2010 Fox Theater-Tampa, FL
July 28, 2010 House of Blues-New Orleans,
July 30, 2010 Atlantic Civic Center, Atlanta, GA
July 31, 2010 ODU Convocation Center, Nova-Norfolk, VA
August 1, 2010 Wolf Trap-Washington, DC
August 4, 2010 Hippodrome-Springfield, MA
August 5, 2010 Roxy, Boston, MA
August 6 & 7, 2010 BAM-Brooklyn, NY
August 8, 2010- Lehman College-Bronx, New York , US
August 11, 2010- Lupos-Providene, RI
August 12, 2010- Toads Place-New Haven, CT
August 13, 2010- EB Lounge-Montreal, CA
August 14, 2010- Metro Convention Center- Toronto, CA
August 15, 2010- River Front Festival Plaza-Windsor Ontario
August 18, 2010- Burton Cummings Theatre-Winnipeg, CA
August 21, 2010- Calgary Reggae Festival-Calgary, CA
August 26, 2010- Calgary, CA
August 26, 2010- Crest Theater-Sacramento, California, US
August 29, 2010- Queen Mary Los Angeles, California, US
For more information on Inner Circle please contact Monifa Brown
(973) 579-7763 EXT 26/mbrown@shanachie.com
or
Abebe Lewis Marketing & Branding Group
BBCircleHouse@gmail.com
Mishka Summer Headlining Tour Dates:
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
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
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,
Damian & Nas Distant Relatives tour dates
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
KING CHANGO
7/8/10 El Museo del Barrio New York NY
7/31/10 Peoples Festival Wilmington DE
The Abyssinians
9/5/10 Lafayette Reggae Fest Lafayette LA
TAJ WEEKES & ADOWA
7/20/10 One Pelham East Newport RI
7/22/10 Johnny D’s Somerville MA
7/31/10 Peoples Festival Wilmington DE
8/7/10 Joe’s Pub New York NY
10/2/10 Roots N Blues N BBQ Festival Columbia MO
INNER VISIONS
7/2/10 Last Day Saloon Santa Rosa CA
7/3/10 Ashkenaz Music & Dance Comm. Center Berkeley CA
7/23/10 Bele Chere Festival Asheville NC
7/24/10 Gathering of the Peacemakers Bernardsville NC - Big Ivy Campground
8/4/1 Sunset Park Concert Series Harvey Cedars NJ
8/6/10 The Saint Asbury Park NJ
8/7/10 Club Helsinki Hudson NY
8/12/10 Bethlehem Musik Fest Bethlehem, PA
8/13/10 Iron Horse Northhampton MA
8/14/10 Private Party Concord NH
8/17/10 One Pelham East Newport RI
8/18/10 Castle Hill on the Crane Estate Ipswich MA - Summer Concert Series
8/27/10 Schooner’s Landing Demariscotta ME
9/2/10 Johnny D’s Somerville MA
Roots Revealers
9/5/10 Lafayette Reggae Fest Lafayette LA
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THIS DAY IN REGGAE
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| 1914: |
500 black Americans emigrate "Back to Africa". |
| 1925: |
African nationalist leader Patrice Lumumba, the first prime minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, is born in Onalua, Belgian Congo. |
| 1945: |
Maurice Roberts [Gaylads] is born in Kingston, Jamaica. |
| 1973: |
Tanya Stephens (Vivian Tanya Stephens) is born in Richmond, St. Mary, Jamaica. |
| 1996: |
Desmond John Ballantine aka Ninjaman is arrested for illegal gun possession.
Soon he was released and recorded "Settle All Score".
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Mikidozan's single "Lifetime Respect" peaks at #1 on the ORICON (Japan) weekly chart (announced on June 27). |
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TOUSSAINT PROTECTOR OF SOUL MUSIC, DEFENDER OF ROOTS:
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With a husky tenor that is the epitome of soul, and with musical influences that range from roots reggae to gospel to neosoul to hip hop, Toussaint carries a sound that is true to his nickname, “the Liberator”. His music is liberated from any boundaries in form or name. Yet Toussaint remains firmly grounded by his foundational pillars of soul and roots. As a “soul roots” singer unlike any other, and with an epic debut album on tap, Toussaint is poised to break new ground worldwide.
Toussaint began his musical journey where most of the celebrated soul voices of the past began: in the church. The son of a Baptist preacher and a gospel singer, Toussaint spent the majority of his youth singing in various churches in and around his home state of Indiana. Following a relocation to Boston in 2001, he began to sing with a wide range of groups where he learned to jump easily from the blues, to old-school R&B, to funk, to reggae.
In 2006, the word of Toussaint’s vocal prowesses and songwriting spread to the ears of the soul/funk trio, Soulive, who invited him to join the band as their lead singer. Toussaint penned all of the lyrics for the acclaimed group’s album, No Place Like Soul, released on the newly revived Stax label. Touring the world and performing at legendary venues across the world for nearly two years, Toussaint was able to share the stage with renowned artists such as Isaac Hayes, the Rolling Stones, John Legend and the Dave Matthews Band.
Toussaint’s stage performance, vocal strength and songwriting reached new heights during his tenure with Soulive.
After taking a break from the music scene in 2008, Toussaint has returned in full force, bringing his original soul reggae music to audiences in the northeast with the bands Buru Style and the Trama Unit.
2010 finds Toussaint poised for another swell in the storyline of his career. Connecting with St. Croix-based I Grade Records – the label behind several notable reggae releases by Midnite, Dezarie, NiyoRah & others – Toussaint has recorded an epic album of original soul-drenched, genre-defying roots music: Roots in a Modern Time. Slated for a Summer 2010 release, the album’s first single, “Be You”, is already ringing through the airwaves worldwide, with a video filmed on location in St. Croix. Keep your eyes open for what comes next.
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PRAISE HIS NAME LYRICS
Prayer To my creator
I will praise the Lord at all times
His praise will always be on my lips
My soul will boast in the Lord
Glorify the Lord with me
And let us exalt his name together
Verse 1
Before I close my eyes I give him thanks
And when I rise I give him praise
He is the source of my energy, source of my peace
So many times I lift my hands to him and say thank you
So many times I feel him next to me, I
Chorus
So I raise his name, up high
I praise him, Everyday
I will praise his name, yes I
I praise him, Everyday
Verse 2
I won’t wait until my back is against the wall, before I call
He’s always there to catch me when I fall, and when it gets hard, he’s there
He is there to keep me safe and keep me warm, when life gets cold
He is there to shelter me when I am alone
Chorus
Verse 3
So in my going out and in my coming in
We have to give praise to one who died for we sins
No matter what the time, place or what it is
He’s always there to grant me my wishes
Father God, him understand all problems
Just put it to him and trust me he will solve them
‘Cause he is the giver of life
He will make sure everything’s all right
Verse 4
For God so loved the world, he gave his only son
That whosever believed, shall live forever more
And you, and me, shall live eternally
And you, and me, shall live happy and free
Chorus
source:
Carlette DeLeon
Headline Entertainment
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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 102FM
JULY 2, 2010
TOP 25 DANCE HALL SINGLES
TW LW WOC TITLE/ARTISTE/LABEL
01 3 13 My Cupp – Richie Loops – Big Yard Music (1wk@#1) U-2
02 2 11 Hold Yuh – Gyptian – VP Records NM
03 1 14 Clarks – Vybz Kartel / Popcaan / Gaza Slim – CR203/Adidjaheim/Notnice (4wks@#1) D-2
04 4 18 Come into My Room – Mavado & Stacious – Di Genius (1wk@#1) NM
05 7 11 Party Cup – Ding Dong – IMG U-2
06 5 9 Bank Inna Mi Pocket - Versatile – Romeich Records (pp#5) D-1
07 10 9 Gal A Mad Over – Mavado – Di Genius U-3
08 11 7 Clarks Pt 2 (Clarks Again) – Vybz Kartel – Head Concussion U-3
09 9 14 Mr. DJ – Miss Triniti – Trini Girl Production NM
10 6 17 Caan Fren Again – Steven McGregor – Di Genius (pp#6) D-4
11 13 5 How We Do It – Elephant Man feat Bounty KillerU-2 – CR203/Adidjaheim/Notnice
12 8 18 Beg U A Touch – Vybz Kartel – Adidjahiem/Notnice Records (2wks@#1) D-4
13 12 19 Mi Woman a Call Mi – Beenie Man – SANKOFA (pp#3) D-1
14 16 10 Boss Lady – Toya – Downsound U-2
15 17 7 Certified Diva – Tami Chynn & Tifa – Washroom Entertainment U-2
16 15 17 Wanna Be Ballaz – Assassin – SANKOFA (pp#6) D-1
17 19 5 Gallis Fi Dem – Flexx – Romeich Records U-2
18 20 4 One Man – Vybz Kartel & Gaza Slim – Adidjaheim/Notnice U-2
19 14 16 Skippin Feelin – Tiana & Chi Ching Ching – Media House Production (pp#8) D-5
20 21 4 Dem Alone – Tony Matterhorn/Razz & Biggy/Richie Feelings/Firelinks/Jigsy – CR203 U-1
21 24 2 Summer Break – Bugle/Chevaughn/Razz & Biggy – Notice Production U-3
22 18 23 Put Yuh Hand Up In The Air - Assassin – Di Genius (2wks@#1) D-4
23 22 21 Gal Ova Gun – Mavado – Armz House Production (pp#2) D-1
24 - New Show It – Demarco & Craig – Star Kutt/Koch
25 - New Rightful Place - Edee – Unseen Lab
TOP 25 REGGAE SINGLES
TW LW WOC TITLE/ARTISTE/LABEL
01 1 15 August Town – Etana – Free Mind (2wks@#1) NM
02 2 15 Unconditional Love – Jah Cure feat Phyllisia – SOBE/Danga Zone NM
03 4 14 My Promise – Andy Livingston – Black Dutch Records U-1
04 5 14 Thank You Jah – Vybz Kartel – Adidjaheim / Notnice U-1
05 3 16 No Other Alternative – Guidance – Brown Brothers Music (2wks@#1)
D-2
06 7 13 Gangster Life – Junior X – Revolutionary Entertainment U-1
07 8 11 Dance Like We’re Making Love/Sugar Dumplin – Nicky B – Feelin Records U-1
08 6 17 Night Shift – Busy Signal – Turf Muzik/Star Player Music Group (pp#6) D-2
09 12 9 The Leaders – ELJAI – Jah Mix Entertainment/No Doubt Records U-3
10 11 12 Come Back to Bed – Gramps Morgan – Dada Son Entertainment U-1
11 9 14 Trouble in the World – Richie Spice – Master One Productions (pp#9)
D-2
12 10 20 Johnny – LUST – Born Music (2wks@#1) D-2
13 14 8 Free – Etana – No Doubt Records U-1
14 17 5 Wanna Give You Love – Warrior King – Rootz Warrior Production U-3
15 13 16 Sweetie – Roots Revealers feat Chaka Demus(2wks@#1) D-2 – Family House Music
16 16 7 Pearly Gates – Bugle – T J Records NM
17 19 4 This is for Real – Ras Charmer – House of Hits U-2
18 15 11 Salt of the Earth/Let’s Drink – Richie Stephens(pp#15) – Boot Camp
D-3
19 20 5 Into the Night (If I Could Fly) – Tifa – Ward 21 U-1
20 21 4 Down in Jamaica – Kabbalist – Bamboo Music U-1
21 22 3 Torn – Tony Anthony – Phylani Music U-1
22 24 3 Tomorrow – G Whizz – TJ Records U-2
23 25 2 We Shall Find A Way – Hezron – Hard Shield Records/Tads Int’l Records U-2
24 - New The Promised Land – Nas & Jnr Gong feat. Dennis Brown – Universal Republic Records
25 - New John Prophecy – Strugglas – Roaring Tone Productions
TOP TEN ALBUMS/CD CHART
TW LW WOC TITLE/ARTISTE/LABEL
01 1 13 Ragga, Ragga, Ragga 2010 – Various Artistes – Greensleeves (3wks@#1) NM
02 3 9 Sugar Roy/Conrad Crystal & the Great Reggae Icons – Sugar Roy / Conrad Crystal & Friends – Fireball Records U-1
03 2 18 Pon Di Gaza 2.0 – Vybz Kartel – Adidjaheim / Tads Records (6wks@#1) D-1
04 4 8 Red Pond – Junior Kelly – VP Records NM
05 5 7 I Know – Eljai – Jah Mix Entertainment NM
06 6 5 Infallible – Tanya Stevens – Tarantula Records NM
07 7 4 Distant Relatives – Nas & Damian “Jnr Gong” Marley – Universal Republic/Def Jam NM
08 9 3 Coming Back for You – Pressure – Rymshot Productions U-1
09 10 2 Cashflow Reggae All Stars – Various Artistes – Cashflow/Tads Int’l Records U-1
10 8 14 Genuine – Bescenta – Upliftment Music International (UMI) D-2
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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
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20th Annual High Sierra Music Festival
Thursday-Sunday, July 1st-4th 2010
Quincy CA
United States
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Reggae Days in Downtown Anaheim
Thursday-Thursday, July 1st-29th 2010
Anaheim California
United States
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Jamaican Connection
Thursday, July 1st 2010
San Francisco California
United States
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The 25th Summerjam Festival
Friday-Sunday, July 2nd-4th 2010
Cologne NRW
Germany
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Rorà Roots and Culture Fest
Friday-Sunday, July 2nd-4th 2010
Rorà (turin)
Italy
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CALEO REGGAE FESTIVAL
Friday-Monday, July 2nd-5th 2010
Torre Caleo Acciaroli (Salerno)
Italy
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Jamaican Connection
Friday, July 2nd 2010
Sacramento California
United States
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Irie Fest Costa Rica 2010
Saturday, July 3rd 2010
San Jose
Costa Rica
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Reggae By the Bay
Saturday, July 3rd 2010
San Francisco California
United States
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The English Beat & Keyser Soze
Saturday, July 3rd 2010
Truckee California
United States
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Houston CaribFest
Sunday, July 4th 2010
Houston Texas
United States
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Brooklyn Music Festival
Sunday, July 4th 2010
Brooklyn New York
United States
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Reggaeland Festival
Friday-Sunday, July 9th-11th 2010
Plock mazowieckie
Poland
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Sol Harvest
Friday-Sunday, July 9th-11th 2010
Cabot Vermont
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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Isle of Vibes
Saturday-Saturday, July 10th-10th 2010
Teublitz Bayern
Germany
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5th Annual Bayfront Reggae Festival
Saturday, July 10th 2010
Duluth MN
United States
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Soul Rebel Festival
Saturday, July 10th 2010
Boulder County Colorado
United States
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Sugar Minott & Sister Carol in Concert
Saturday, July 10th 2010
San Diego California
United States
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Seabreeze Festival
Sunday, July 11th 2010
Long Beach CA
United States
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RASTAFEST
Monday-Sunday, July 12th-18th 2010
Toronto Ontario
Canada
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California WorldFest
Thursday-Sunday, July 15th-18th 2010
Grass Valley California
United States
DO NOT MISS THIS FESTIVAL - ZIGGY MARLEY!
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Weedbeat Festival
Friday-Sunday, July 16th-18th 2010
Hannover Rössing
Germany
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Reggae & Vibe Beach Fest
Friday-Sunday, July 16th-18th 2010
Ingoldmells Lincolnshire
United Kingdom
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Öland Roots
Friday-Saturday, July 16th-17th 2010
Mörbylånga Öland
Sweden
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MYSTIC MOUNTAIN Reggae Bash
Friday-Sunday, July 16th-18th 201
St-Damien Québec
Canada
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Karlsruhe Afrikamarkt 2010
Friday-Sunday, July 16th-18th 2010
Karlsruhe Baden-Wuerttemberg
Germany
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Venice Sunsplash
Friday-Saturday, July 16th-17th 2010
Noventa di Piave, Venice
Italy
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