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Volume 9 Issue 16
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OZOMATLI ADDED TO SNWMF 2011
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The Sierra Nevada World Music Festival is pleased to announce that Ozomatli have been added to roster of artists confirmed to perform at the 18th annual musical celebration. SNWMF 2011 will be held at the Mendocino County Fairgrounds June 17th through 19th. The fairgrounds is located in the heart of Anderson Valley (Boonville), 30 minutes south west of Ukiah.
In their fifteen years together as a band, celebrated Los Angeles culture-mashers Ozomatli have gone from being hometown heroes to being named U.S. State Department Cultural Ambassadors. Ozomatli has always juggled two key identities. They are the voice of their city and they are citizens of the world. Their music — a notorious urban-Latino-and-beyond collision of hip hop and salsa, dancehall and cumbia, samba and funk, merengue and comparsa, East LA R&B and New Orleans second line, Jamaican ragga and Indian raga— has long followed a key mantra: it will take you around the world by taking you around L.A. This has never been truer for Ozo than it is in 2011. More than ever before, the band is both of the world and of L.A.
Originally formed to play at a Los Angeles labor protest, Ozomatli spent some of their early days participating in everything from earthquake prep “hip hop ghetto plays” at inner-city elementary schools to community activist events, protests, and city fundraisers. Ozo is also a product of the city’s grassroots political scene. Proudly born as a multi-racial crew in post-uprising 90s Los Angeles, the band has built a formidable reputation over five full-length studio albums and a relentless touring schedule for taking party rocking so seriously that it becomes new school musical activism. Ozomatli has spent 15 years working diligently to spread its message of peace, communication and understanding through music, with a long standing tradition of performing for children all over the world, from the schools of North St. Louis to the orphanages of Southeast Asia. 2011 has the band focused on “oZoKidZ”, a special family friendly set geared towards performing for children and adults alike.
Amazingly, it has been ten years since Ozomatli's outstanding performance at Angel's Camp in 2001. Since that time, the whole world has gotten to know their very danceable beats and we are very excited that Ozomatli will be returning to rock the masses at Sierra Nevada World Music Festival on Sunday, June 19, 2011. Recent additions to this year's SNWMF lineup also include Tribal Seeds, Reggae Angels and The Expanders, with even more artists yet to come.
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EBONY EXCURSIONS PRESENTS: REGGAE SUMFEST 2011
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Join Ebony Excursions at Sunset Beach Resort for the ultimate SumFest experience!
Treat yourself to not only a chance to see many of your favorite Reggae and Dancehall artists at once but the opportunity to enjoy the people, culture and vibes of Jamaica! Experience THE hottest Reggae festival of the year, enjoy the “island in the sun” and party with thousands of fellow Reggae fans from only $1,200 per person.
This year’s festival will continue to present the hottest Caribbean artists and the biggest International artists. Last year’s performance by Elephant Man, Chris Brown and Usher was definitely one for the books! We’re sure this year’s performers will not disappoint!
All travel packages include:
- 9 Days/8 Nights Hotel at Sunset Beach Resort
- Transportation to All SumFest Events
- VIP Access to All SumFest Events
- All Meals and Beverages at the Sunset Beach Resort
- All Gratuities
Ø Prices Based on Double Occupancy
Ø Airfare Not Included
Space is limited… Don’t miss out!
For more information, please contact: Ashlie Randolph
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MIAMI REGGAE FESTIVAL
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WHAT: Rockaz MVMT is proud to announce the FREE Miami Reggae Festival, featuring an eclectic line up of international music genres. Over the course of the day, ROCKAZ MVMT will bring over 10,000 people to Peacock Park in Coconut Grove Miami. This highly anticipated cultural event was designed to cater to all genuine cultural expressions in a celebration of Peace, Love and Unity - building a positive spirit in our community. For admission we ask all patrons to bring 2 cans or more of non-perishable food items to feed the needy. Proceeds benefiting Curley’s House. WHO: Artists performing include Luciano, Cultura Profetica, Warrior King, Bonnie Casey, Spam All Stars, Jahfe, Connis Vanterpool, Ephniko, Kulcha Shok Muzik, and more. WHEN: Saturday, April 30, 2011 2PM. to 11PM WHERE: Peacock Park, Coconut Grove, 2820 McFarlane Rd. Miami, FL 33133 TICKETS: Tickets are free but guests must register at http://miamireggaefestival.eventbrite.com/or call the general hotline at (305) 763-4509. CONTACT: For more information about the Miami Reggae Festival please visit www.rockazmvmt.com or www.facebook.com/rockazmvmt
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SOJA W/SPECIAL GUEST J BOOG REGGAE SENSATION COMES TO MONTBLEU CASINO RESORT
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LAKE TAHOE, NV – Reggae sensations, SOJA, along with J Boog, will take the stage at the MontBleu Theatre, Tuesday, May 10, 2011. Doors open at 8p, show begins at 9p. Tickets are just $20.00 in advance, or $25.00 at the door and available at all Ticketmaster outlets, and at the MontBleu Box Office, or online at www.ticketmaster.com You can also purchase by phone by calling MontBleu Resort, 775-588-3515.
Jacob Hemphill (lead vocals & guitar) met Bobby Lee (bass) in the first grade in Virginia, shortly after Jacob returned from living in Africa with his family. The two instantly became best friends, and in middle school found a common love for hip hop, rock and reggae music. Throughout middle and high school, they met Ryan Berty (drums), Patrick O’Shea (keyboards) and Kenneth Brownell (percussion). Together they formed SOJA. In the formative years the band gigged locally in the DC area while a couple of the guys finished school. All the while making plans to hit the road after graduation…
In 2005 the band hit the road… and they hit the road hard. Often dubbed “road warriors”, SOJA has brought their unique sound and stage show to nearly every city in North America, as well as many cities throughout Europe, South America, the Pacific Islands and the Caribbean. While touring in Puerto Rico the band linked up with sax player Hellman Escorcia & trumpet player Rafael Rodriguez. These two exceptional musicians earned their position as SOJA’s mainstay horn section by helping further develop the band’s eclectic sound.
With no signs of slowing down - SOJA is planning a world tour for 2011/2012 in support of their upcoming album release. It’s all about the message in the music for this band. “People think we write music about the earth for the earth’s sake, but its not really like that. If we harm the earth, it will reject us. For all we know, its happened one hundred times before. This place gets too hot, that’s it. Reset button. That’s why I sing what I sing - to pull us all in the same direction, the same future. Without that, were finished (Jacob Hemphill).”
There is no doubt about it. This band is on the forefront of a Revolution with hopes to bring about positive change: environmentally, politically and socially. “Maybe we need to WANT to fix it. Maybe stop talking, maybe start listening. Maybe we need to look at this world less like a square and more like a circle. Maybe just maybe God’s not unfair, maybe we’re all his kids and he’s up there. Maybe he loves us for all our races, maybe he hates us when we’re all so racist. Maybe he sees us, when we dont care, that its heaven right here, but its hell over there. Then maybe the meek will inherit this earth, cause it was written before… so…” Everything Changes - SOJA.
On tour with SOJA is J Boog (Born Jerry Afemata) is a singer born in Long Beach and raised in Compton, CA. Growing up in a large family, he was always surrounded by a lot of people and music. J's father is the chief of the family village in Aloa, Samoa. Boog was raised with a strong sense of that tradition and culture and he proudly carries it with him today and always. J met his favorite artist, George “Fiji” Veikoso in 2005 and began to work with him on music. . In 2006, J moved to Hawaii to continue developing his craft. J Boog released his debut album 'Hear Me Roar' in 2007. In 2008 J Boog joined a Wash House Music Inc, based in Hawaii and San Francisco.
Tickets are just $20 in advance, or $25 at the door, and available at all Ticketmaster outlets, and at the MontBleu Box Office, or online at www.ticketmaster.com You can also purchase by phone by calling MontBleu Resort, 775-588-3515.
MEDIA: For High-Res Photos, interviews, or more information, please contact PR Entertainment, 310-374-9090, ext 200, or email, paul@prentertainment.net
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KID CUDI, DAMIAN MARLEY & NAS TO PERFORM IN SYRACUSE NY April 29th!
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Kid Cudi will perform at Syracuse University’s annual Block Party alongside Nas & Damian Marley and Tinie Tempah. The concert will be held Friday, April 29th in the Carrier Dome at 7 p.m., doors at 6 p.m.
After being featured on Kanye West’s album 808’s & Heartbreak, Kid Cudi was on the radar of music and media moguls. Cudi’s sophomore album Man on the Moon II: The Legend of Mr. Rager peaked at #1 on the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop and Rap charts, featuring single “Erase Me”.
Hip-hop and reggae artists Nas & Damian Marley collaborated on Distant Relatives, which brought the artists back to their roots, reached #5 on the US Billboard 200 chart and resulted in a donation to a project in Africa.
Two-time BRIT award winning English rapper Tinie Tempah has moved from the UK to the states with his debut album Disc-Overy. “Written in the Stars”, a #1 single in the UK, is currently rising on the US charts.
Tickets continue to be on sale for the general public for $25 at the Carrier Dome Box Office; by calling 888-DOMETIX (366-3849), and through Ticketmaster.com. (search under Carrier Dome).
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INLAND EMPIRE REGGAE FESTIVAL DEBUTS AT THE NOS EVENTS CENTER
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WHAT: INLAND EMPIRE REGGAE FESTIVAL
Produced by Garrett Management Group in
association with Reggae Festival Guide
Lineup includes: Fully Fullwood Band (Peter Tosh’s
Band), World Anthem Band,
Upstream, Diversifyd, Princess Rebel Rockers, Higher
Lion, and Diversity Rising
With special guest Producer/Radio Personality Native
Wayne from Indie 103.1
WHERE: National Orange Show Events Center, Orange Pavilion
689 South “E” Street, San Bernardino, CA
Enter at Gate 9 on Arrowhead Ave.
WHEN: Saturday, May 7, 2011, Doors open at 11 a.m.
WHO: All ages welcome
COST: General Admission $25 (advance purchase), $35 at the
door
VIP admission $50 (advance purchase only)
INFO: For advance ticket sales and more information on the
or (866) 514-3391
For the first time in history, Garrett Management Group in association with Reggae Festival Guide is bringing a Reggae Festival to the Inland Empire just in time to kick off summer 2011. The Inland Empire Reggae Festival on May 7th at the National Orange Show Events Center’s Orange Pavilion will feature a full line up of bands including Fully Fullwood Band (Peter Tosh’s Band), World Anthem Band, Upstream, Diversifyd, Princess Rebel Rockers, Higher Lion, and Diversity Rising, as well as food and clothing vendors. Special guest Producer and Radio Personality Native Wayne from Indie 103.1 will be the Master of Ceremonies.
The venue, the NOS Events Center, is home to events such as the Guerilla Union’s “Cypress Hill Smoke Out” and Hip Hop Festival “Paid Dues”, and Insomniac’s Electronic Dance Festivals “Beyond Wonderland” and “Nocturnal”. With the debut of the Inland Empire Reggae Festival, fans from the I.E. and beyond will finally have an annual event geared toward what some have termed the “missing genre” of music in the Inland Empire.
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LONDON INTERNATIONAL SKA FESTIVAL APRIL 21-24
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GAUDI AT ARCATA THEATER LOUNGE APRIL 29TH
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ALSO GAUDI
In  Makawao, Maui, Hawaii on April 23rd, 2011. Doors @ 9 pm. tickets $15 (only at the door, no presale)
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GHANA -WORLD REGGAE ICON CALLS ON TOURISM MINISTER
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The Tourism Minister, Hon. Akua Sena Dansua has praised the Ghanaian international reggae icon, Rocky Dawuni for his immense contribution, through the platform of reggae music, at promoting Ghana in the international community.
She also discussed possible areas of collaboration between the Ministry of Tourism and the reggae star as well as his possible appointment as Goodwill Ambassador for Tourism in Ghana.
This was when Rocky Dawuni paid a courtesy call on the Minister in her office at her invitation.
Rocky Dawuni used the opportunity to brief the Minister on his new album “Hymns for the Rebel Soul”. He said the album was recently nominated for a prestigious NAACP Image Award in the United States for “Outstanding World Music Album” alongside luminaries Herbie Hancock, Bobby McFerrin, Angelique Kidjo and Michael Franti. He also informed the Minister that “Hymns” has also been nominated by the International Reggae and World Music Awards for “Best Music Album” and that Rocky himself is nominated for “Best African Artist.” The award event is to be held in Trinidad and Tobago on May 28, 2011.
The reggae Star indicated his preparedness to project and market the country’s numerous tourism potentials on the large international platform. He said his global tours have enabled him to learn more about how other countries were branding and marketing themselves through tourism. He suggested that Ghana uses its great assets, including soccer excellence, friendly people, and stable governance and economic environment to attract tourists and investors into the country.
Rocky Dawuni said if appointed as Tourism Cultural Ambassador, he would use his many networks worldwide to promote Ghana’s tourism industry, among others.
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GUILFEST ANNOUNCE N-DUBZ AND ZIGGY MARLEY
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Urban-lite trio N-Dubz, and reggae icon Ziggy Marley are the latest acts to be announced for this summer's GuilFest, the family friendly festival which takes place at Stoke Park, Guilford in Surrey.
Back by popular demand, after providing one of the highlights of last year's festival, are N-Dubz. Dappy, Tulisa, and Fazer will return to the main stage on Saturday evening to deliver festival goers at this year's GuilFest with another fantastic show. They've sold over 1.2 million albums, had in excess of 100 million views on YouTube, won 3 MOBO Awards, and lay claim to being one of the most successful urban acts ever to emerge from the UK.
The eldest son of reggae legend Bob Marley, Ziggy Marley makes his debut appearance at GuilFest on the Main Stage on Sunday 17th July. Ziggy began his musical career in 1979 as the frontman of Ziggy Marley and The Melody Makers, releasing eleven albums and earning three Grammy awards. Beginning his solo career in 2003 with 'Dragonfly', Ziggy won his fourth Grammy for Best Reggae Album, after releasing the critically acclaimed 'Love is My Religion' in 2006. His 2009 album 'Family Time' saw Ziggy notch up his fifth Grammy for Best Musical Album for Children and featured collaborative work with Rita Marley, Paul Simon, Willie Nelson and Jack Johnson amongst many others.
N-Dubz and Ziggy Marley join the already announced Razorlight, James Blunt, Erasure, Peter Andre and Public Image Limited. The GuilFest-line up will continue to grow over the coming months to a massive 200 bands performing across 7 music stages over the 3 days of the festival. There are many more acts to be revealed for all the stages soon, including the Rock Cave and Dance tent, as well as top performers for both the eFestivals comedy and theatre tents.
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BOB MARLEY & THE GOLDEN AGE OF REGGAE PHOTO EXHIBITION - 7th April – 15th May 2011, LONDON, ENGLAND
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Proud Camden presents Bob Marley & the Golden Age of Reggae, an exhibition of photographs by celebrated photographer Kim Gottlieb-Walker. This exhibition is a stunning visual record of the "golden age of reggae? to mark the 30th anniversary of Bob Marley's death this May.
During 1975 and 1976, renowned underground photo-journalist Kim Gottlieb-Walker and her husband, Head of Publicity at Island Records Jeff Walker, documented what is now widely recognised as the Golden Age of reggae. Over two years of historic trips to Jamaica and exclusive meetings in Los Angeles, Kim took iconic photographs of the artists who would go on to define an era and captivate a generation.
Proud Galleries has worked with Kim Gottlieb-Walker to create an exhibition of candid and intimate photographs of the artists and producers who brought the reggae sound to the international stage, including Peter Tosh, Bunny Wailer, Toots Hibbert, Burning Spear, Lee “Scratch” Perry and, of course, Bob Marley. This exhibition includes never-before-seen photographs and is a stunning photographic record of one of the most exciting moments in recent musical history, with a warmth and intimacy born out of the respect between Kim Gottlieb-Walker and the artist.
Proud Camden
Address: The Horse Hospital, Chalk Farm Road NW1 8AH
Email:info@proudgalleries.co.uk
Telephone: 44 (0) 20 7482 3867
Fax: 44 (0) 20 7424 9778
Opening times
Mon-Fri : 11am – 5.30pm
Sat: 11am – 5.30pm. Main Gallery closes at 4pm
Sun: 11am - 5.30pm
Entrance Free.
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IF YOU LOVE REGGAE, THIS VIDEO IS A MUST-SEE
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GARANCE REGGAE FESTIVAL July 27 to July 31, 2011
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MAIN STAGE :
★ BURNING SPEAR
★ JIMMY CLIFF
★ MIDNITE
★ THIRD WORLD
★ TIKEN JAH FAKOLY
★ DANAKIL
★ LUTAN FYAH
★ JOHNNY CLARKE
★ HORACE ANDY
★ CLINTON FEARON
★ TWINKLE BROTHERS
★ STUDIO ONE REVUE feat. KING STITT - PRINCE JAZZBO - DILLINGER - WILLI WILLIAMS - DAWN PENN - WINSTON FRANCIS - LONE RANGER - ALPHEUS - JIM BROWN - CARLTON LIVINGSTON & SOUL STEREO
DUB STATION CORNER :
★ JAH SHAKA
★ KING JAMMY'S
★ IRATION STEPPAS FEAT. MAKI BANTON & YT
★ CARL MEEKS
★ SANDEENO
★ JAHTARI
★ HUGHIE IZACHAAR
★ OBF
★ BLACKBOARD JUNGLE
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Garance Reggae Festival
4 days, 40 artists!
From July 27 to July 31, 2011
Bagnols-sur-Cèze / South of France
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JUNIOR REID AND THE ONE BLOOD BAND – TOURING NORTH AMERICA - MAY / JUNE 2011
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The former lead singer of Black Uhuru, with chart topping hits including the monster hits One Blood and This is Why I’m Hot (remix), Junior “One Blood” Reid is a worldwide Reggae/Dancehall Legend, universally loved and respected by fellow artists and fans.
Reid has a new album – Living Legend – which has been completed and is soon to be released. Living Legend features appearances by hot current hip-hop artists such as Snoop Dogg, Lil Wayn, Cool and Dre and Swiss Beat, and the reggae artists Capleton and Andrew and Wada Blood, Reid’s sons.
Junior’s live show is in excellent shape with a repertoire of hit after hit songs. His sons Andrew and Wada Blood are also hot, up front, born and raised in the music business. Junior’s One Blood band is clicking and shocking. Junior Reid and his One Blood band are definitely ready for action.
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CHEF MAYRA'S APPLE CIDER VINEGAR, RAW & UNFILTERED. GOOD FOR WHAT AILS YA!
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There is truth in the saying an Apple a day will keep the doctor away. Pure Apple Cider Vinegar (raw and unfiltered) is loaded with Potassium, Phosphorous, Cholerine, Sodium, Magnesium, Calcium, Sulphur, Iron, Fluorine, Silicon, plus many other trace elements. Once you distill vinegar, any curative properties are destroyed.
Apple Cider Vinegar is good for many things. I'll start with the obvious benefits that I have experienced using ACV. Apple Cider Vinegar slows or stops hair loss. Apples cider vinegar cures a nautious tummy. Apple Cider Vinegar will stop a cough caused by a cold and phlegm build up and helps you to get over it quicker, because it breaks up the phlegm. Apple Cider Vinegar keeps you regular ;-)
I drink it like a tea, with hot water, 2 tsps of Apple Cider Vinegar and AGAVE nectar about twice daily. Lots of times I'll also add green tea or blueberry tea.
I recommend reading all ingredient labels on food products thoroughly for recipe success.
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DON MINOTT : : SPEAK FOR THE POOR
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"This song is about being in love with someone , however you're not convinced that this person feels the same way about you. Your head is telling you to walk away but your heart won't let." -Don Minott
Site(s) To Purchase: CDBaby, Amazon, iTunes
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BRINA : : LISTEN
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This global release marks a momentous progression in the development of this talented singer-songwriter’s career. The song “Listen” is sure to become another reggae one-drop classic. The catchy melody and lyrics call us to listen to the global heartbeat of mankind as we celebrate our unity in diversity while “Real Reggae Music” goes back to the heart of roots rock reggae, with a powerful message calling on Jamaicans, Africans, Americans and all world citizens, to “get rid of these walls in our minds,” and to “tear down these walls that divide” - a timely song both internationally and in Jamaica.
Brina has been gaining airplay in Jamaica the UK, and around the world with these two songs taken form her upcoming debut album, which will be released soon. Fans and music lovers are encouraged to visit Brina’s website www.brinasings.com for updates.
This global release marks a momentous progression in the development of this talented singer-songwriter’s career. The song “Listen” is sure to become another reggae one-drop classic. The catchy melody and lyrics call us to listen to the global heartbeat of mankind as we celebrate our unity in diversity while “Real Reggae Music” goes back to the heart of roots rock reggae, with a powerful message calling on Jamaicans, Africans, Americans and all world citizens, to “get rid of these walls in our minds,” and to “tear down these walls that divide” - a timely song both internationally and in Jamaica.
Brina has been gaining airplay in Jamaica the UK, and around the world with these two songs taken form her upcoming debut album, which will be released soon. Fans and music lovers are encouraged to visit Brina’s website www.brinasings.com for updates.
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DANNY I : : MY ISLAND HOME
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I Grade Records is pleased to present Danny I’s new album, To Your Majesty, which finds I Grade going back to its cultural and VirginIslands roots – spreading musical ises and healing – while reach out to Latin America and American R&B. On To Your Majesty Danny I, who was raised in the La Grande Princesse area of St Croix, USVI, leads the way deep into the fiber of contemporary reggae and rastafarian culture. Danny I has traveled the world, seen war and strife between nations as well as on the streets of his island hometown. To Your Majesty is his response. The album’s 14 tracks are a showcase of what happens when meaningful messages based on Danny I’s inspired experience and Zion I Kings’ music for music’s sake come together led by I Grade Records’ pioneering founder and producer, Laurent ‘Tippy I’ Alfred. Guest appearances by standout VI artists, Army, Dushane and Sabbattical Ahdah help to paint a lyrical picture that could be said to capture the problems and solutions of our local communities from the islands to themountains. To Your Majesty will be available April 12 in both digital (iTunes) and hard copy. The album will be distributed by Ernie B’s Reggae (ebreggae.com) and VP Records (vpreggae.com).
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LOOK WHO'S ON TOUR!
5/14/11 Joshua Tree Music Fest Joshua Tree, CA
6/18/11 Sierra Nevada Music Festival Mendocino CA
7/29/11 Blue Skies Music Festival Clarendon, Ont., CANADA
Alika
4/22/11 Bar Pichon Buenos Aires, AR
8/12-14/11 Northwest World Reggae Festival Marcola, OR, USA
Eric Donaldson
4/22/11 Dzia Sports Bar St. Vincent
Culture featuring Kenyatta Hill
8/20/11 St. Barths Jam Fest St. Barthelemy, WI
Kenyatta Hill
8/13/11 South Bend Reggae Fest South Bend, IN
4/21/11 The Pourhouse Charleston SC
4/22/11 Shakori Hills Festival Pittsboro NC
6/17/11 Sierra Nevada World Music Fest Mendocino, CA
6/25/11 Mt. Helena Music Festival Helena MT
7/5/11 Beachland Ballrom Cleveland OH
7/8/11 Blissfest Folk & Roots Festival Harbor Springs MI
7/9/11 Blissfest Folk & Roots Festival (Workshop) Harbor Springs MI
7/10/11 Peg Evan Performing Arts Center Egg Harbor MI
12/10/11 Concert at the Icehouse Berkeley Springs WV
12/8-9/11 Middle School Program Berkeley Springs WV
6/15/11 Coach House San Juan Capistrano, CA
6/16/11 The Roxy Theater West Hollywood CA
6/17/11 Moe’s Alley Santa Cruz CA
6/19/11 Sierra Nevada World Music Fest Mendocino, CA
6/21/11 One Pelham East Newport, RI
8/13/11 Newport Waterfront Reggae Festival Newport RI
Inner Visions
8/25/11 Castle Hill Summer Series/Crane Estate Ipswich, MA 8/26/11 Iron Horse Music Hall Northampton MA
4/22/11 Club Helsinki Hudson NY
5/7/11 Snugs New Paltz NY
5/13/11 Strawberry Jam Music Festival Northville NY
5/14/11 Red Square Albany NY
5/21/11 Black Swan Pub Tivoli NY
6/4/11 Hunter Mountain Jam Fest Hunter Mountain, NY
6/26/11 Woodbury Reggae Festival Woodbury CT
7/9/11 Beacon Waterfront Festival Beacon NY
7/16/11 The Guilded Otter New Paltz NY
7/23/11 Reggae Fest TBA NY
8/6/11 Sparks on the Ridge Festival Wallkill NY
9/18/11 WPKN Live Radio Broadcast Wallkill NY
9/24/11 Private Party New Paltz NY
Pato Banton & The Now Generation Band
4/22 Brick By Brick, San Diego, CA
4/23 The Joint, Los Angeles, CA
4/24 Mozambique, Laguna Beach, CA
4/27 El Callejon, Salinas, CA
4/28 Rockit Room, San Francisco, CA
4/29 Swabbie’s, Sacramento, CA
4/30 Caspar Inn, Caspar, CA
5/1 Harwood Hall, Laytonville, CA
5/2 Jambalaya, Arcata, CA
5/3 Culture Works, Ashland, OR
5/4 Mt. Tabor Theater, Crag Law Center Benefit, Portland, OR
5/5 King Cat Theater, Seattle, WA
5/6 Panida Theatre, Sand Point, ID
5/7 Worldwide Marijuana March, Spokane, WA
5/8 Osprey Stadium, Cash Hyde Foundation Benefit, Missoula, MT
5/9 Filling Station, Bozeman, MT
5/10 Zulu After Dark, Twin Falls, ID
5/11 The Underground, Reno, NV
5/12 So. Lake Tahoe, CA
5/13 Whiskey Creek, Mammoth Lakes, CA
5/14 Fishlips, Bakerfield, CA
5/19 Las Vegas Country Saloon, Las Vegas, NV
5/20 The State Room, Salt Lake City, UT
5/21 Basin Recreation Fieldhouse, Park City, Utah
5/28 Happys Sports Grille, Chino, CA
6/3 Tiki Bar, Costa Mesa, CA
6/4-6/13 Hawaii Tour
6/23 Anchorage, AK
6/24 Wasabi’s Bar & Nightclub, Homer, AK
6/25 The Sitzmark Bar & Grill@ Alyeska Resort, Girdwood, AK
6/2649th State Brewing Co., Healy, AK
6/29 Blue Loon, Fairbanks, AK
7/1 Key Club, W. Hollywood, CA
7/2 Belly Up, Solana Beach, CA
7/9 Brixton South Bay, Redondo Beach, CA
7/23 Black on the Scene Music Festival, Sao Paolo, Brazil
8/4 Knotty Pine, Victor, ID
8/6 Hodi’s Half Note, Fort Collins, CO
8/12 Ya Maka My Weekend, Rock Island, IL
8/13 South Bend Reggae Festival, South Bend, IN
8/14 United Way Benefit, Washington Park, Manitowoc, WI
9/1 Coach House, San Juan Capistrano
9/3 Hollydale Club, Forestville, CA
9/10 Private Event/Wedding, Oxnard, CA
9/24 Ride the Wolf Creek Benefit, Pagosa Springs, CO
11/11 Israeli Tour
GYPTIAN & ETANA – May 2011 calendar
Tues. May 10th – Denver, CO - Cervantes
Wed. May 11th – Salt Lake City, UT – Elevate
Fri. May 13th – Portland, OR – TA Event Center
Sat. May 14th – Seattle, WA – The Motor Club
Tues. May 17th – Arcata, CA – The Arcata Theatre
Wed. May 18th – Caspar, CA – The Caspar Inn
Thurs. May 19th - Santa Rosa, CA – The Chrome Lotus
Sat May 21st – Bermuda
Tues. May 24th – San Francisco, CA - The Independent
Wed May 25th – Santa Cruz, CA – Moe’s Alley
Thurs. May 26th – Sacramento, CA – Harlow’s
Fri. May 27th – Los Angeles, CA – Club Mirage
Sat. May 28th – Cache Creek, CA – The Unity Festival (Etana only)
Mon May 30th – UCLA Jazz Reggae Festival (Gyptian only)
5/1 Harwood Hall, Laytonville, CA
5/2 Jambalaya, Arcata, CA
5/3 Culture Works, Ashland, OR
5/4 Mt. Tabor Theater, Crag Law Center Benefit, Portland, OR
5/5 King Cat Theater, Seattle, WA
5/6 Panida Theatre, Sand Point, ID
5/7 Worldwide Marijuana March, Spokane, WA
5/8 Osprey Stadium, Cash Hyde Foundation Benefit, Missoula, MT
5/9 Filling Station, Bozeman, MT
5/10 Zulu After Dark, Twin Falls, ID
5/11 The Underground, Reno, NV
5/12 So. Lake Tahoe, CA
5/13 Whiskey Creek, Mammoth Lakes, CA
5/14 Fishlips, Bakerfield, CA
5/19 Las Vegas, NV
5/20 The State Room, Salt Lake City, UT
5/21 Basin Recreation Fieldhouse, Park City, Utah
5/28 Happy’s Sports Grille, Chino, CA
6/1-6/13 Hawaii Tour
6/23 Anchorage, AK
6/24 Alibi/Wasabi’s Bar & Nightclub, Homer, AK
6/25 The Sitzmar Bar & Grill@ Alyeska Resort, Girdwood, AK
6/26 49th State Brewing Co., Healy, AK
6/29 Blue Loon, Fairbanks, AK
7/1 Key Club, W. Hollywood, CA
7/23 Black on the Scene Music Festival, Sao Paolo, Brazil
8/12 Ya Maka My Weekend, Rock Island, IL
8/13 South Bend Reggae Festival, South Bend, IN
8/14 United Way Benefit, Washington Park, Manitowoc, WI
9/1 Coach House, San Juan Capistrano
9/3 Hollydale Club, Forestville, CA
9/10 Private Event/Wedding, Oxnard, CA
9/24 Ride the Wolf Creek Benefit, Pagosa Springs, CO
11/11 Israeli Tour
Junior Toots & the 7th Street Band
Saturday, April 23rd - Arcata, CA - Jambalaya - 9:30pm Friday, May 20th - Fresno, CA - Babylon Club - 9pm Friday, May 27th - Capay Valley, CA - Unity Festival at the Canyon Sunday, June 26th - Berkeley, CA - Shattuck Down Low - 8pm Saturday, July 16th - Santa Cruz, CA
Prezident Brown
Sat. April 23rd – Topanga, CA – Topanga Earthday
Fri. June 24th – Chico, CA - Wild Mountain Fair
6/21/11 One Pelham East Newport, RI
JAH MESSENGERS REGGAE BAND STARTED SCHEDULE 2011
MAY 7TH @ FAT FISH BLUE 21 PROSPECT DOWNTOWN CLEVELAND, OHIO (8PM-12AM)
JUNE 19TH @ THE BARKING SPIDER TAVERN 11310 JUNIPER RD. CLEVELAND, OHIO (9PM-12AM)
JUNE 25TH @ FAT FISH BLUE 21 PROSPECT DOWNTOWN CLEVELAND, OHIO (8PM-12AM)
SLIGHTLY STOOPID TOUR DATES
4/27 Lexington, KY - Buster's Billiards
4/28 Knoxville, TN - Valarium
4/29 Memphis, TN - Beale Street Music Festival
4/30 Tulsa, OK - Cain's Ballroom
5/01 Lawrence, KS - Liberty Hall
5/04 Des Moines, IA - Simon Estes Amphitheater
5/05 Fargo, ND - The Venue
5/06 Minneapolis, MN - First Avenue
5/07 St. Louis, MO - The Pageant
5/13 Dallas, TX - Palladium Ballroom
5/14 Houston, TX - Verizon Wireless Theater
5/15 Corpus Christi, TX - Concrete Street Amphitheater
5/21 Gulf Shores, AL - Hangout Music Festival
5/27 Thornville, OH - Hookahville
5/28 Chillicothe, IL -Summer Camp Music Fest@ Three Sisters Park
6/18 Anchorage, AK - Moose's Tooth
9/29 - 10/3 Tampa, FL -> Cozumel, MX - Rombello Cruise
SOJA Round 2 of The "Everything Changes" U.S. Tour
April 21, 2011 - Lake Buena Vista, FL @ House of Blues
April 22, 2011 - Fort Lauderdale, FL @ Revolution
April 23, 2011 - St. Petersburg, FL @ Jannus Live
April 26, 2011 - Tallahassee, FL @ Floyd's Music Store
April 27, 2011 - Baton Rouge, LA @ Varsity Theatre
April 28, 2011 - Corpus Christi, TX @ Texas House of Rock
April 30, 2011 - Phoenix, AZ @ McDowell Mtn. Music Festival
May 1, 2011 - Anaheim, CA @ House of Blues
May 4, 2011 - Ventura, CA @ Majestic Ventura Theater
May 5, 2011 - San Luis Obispo, CA @ SLO Brewing Company
May 6, 2011 - Fresno, CA @ Audie's Olympic
May 7, 2011 - Santa Cruz, CA @ The Catalyst
May 8, 2011 - Chico, CA @ El Rey Theater
May 10, 2011 - Stateline, NV @ Montbleu Resort Casino
May 12, 2011 - Las Vegas, NV @ Hard Rock Cafe On The Strip
May 13, 2011 - Park City, UT @ Harry-O's
May 14, 2011 - Denver, CO @ LOHI Music Festival
May 17, 2011 - Lawrence, KS @ The Bottleneck
May 18, 2011 - St. Louis, MO @ Blueberry Hill
May 19, 2011 - Memphis, TN @ Newby's
May 20, 2011 - Gulf Shores, AL @ Hangout Music Fest
May 21, 2011 - Nashville, TN @ Mercy Lounge
May 26, 2011 - Millvale, PA @ Mr. Small's Theatre
May 27, 2011 - Cincinnati, OH @ 20th Century Theatre
May 28, 2011 - Chillicothe, IL @ Summer Camp Music Festival
June 10-12, 2011 - Santa Rosa, CA @ Harmony Festival
June 24, 2011 - Ericeira, Portugal @ Sumol Summer Fest
June 25, 2011 - Brussels, Belgium @ Festival Couleur Cafe
July 1, 2011 - Cologne, Germany @ Summerjam Festival
July 8, 2011 - Chicago, IL @ Dave Matthews Band Caravan
July 16, 2011 - Masontown, WV @ All Good Music Festival
Sept.30 - Oct.3, 2011 - Tampa to Cozumel on Rombello Cruise Ship
The Mighty Diamonds
Sat Apr 30:The Miramar Theater 2844 N.Oakland Ave.Milwaukee, WI
Sun May 1: Wild Hare 3530 N Clark St. Chicago,IL
Mon May 2: TBA
Tue May 3: TBA Kansas
Wed May 4: Club Viva - 408 N Euclid Ave, St Louis, Missouri
Thurs May 5: The End 2219 Elliston Pl, Nashville, TN 37203
Fri May 6:Club Caribbean 2441 Bayou Rd, New Orleans, La
Sat May 7: Flamingo Cantina: 515 E 6th St, Austin, Tx
Fri June 3: KTAO Solar Center #9 State Hwy 150. Taos, NM
Sat June 4: Silverton Hotel 3333 Blue Diamond Rd. Las Vegas, NV
Fri June 10: Blind Pig 208 S. First St. Ann Arbor MI Sat June 11: Alrosa Villa. 5055 Sinclair Rd, Columbus, OH
Fri June 17: Bearsville, NY 12409
Sat June 18: Eisenhower Park East Meadow, NY
Sun June 19: Vibz Uptown 3155 Main St. Hartford, CT
Tanya Stephens and Mega Banton
May 12th New Karibbean City 1408 Webster St Oakland, Ca
Louie Culture
May 28th Ashkenaz 1317 San Pablo Ave Berkeley, Ca
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ON THIS DAY IN REGGAE
Grounation Day
1958: Mike Barson [Madness] is born.
----: Ise Hirokau [Ska Flames; vocals] is born.
1964: Singer Coozie Mellers is born in Kingston, Jamaica.
1966: H.I.M. Haile Selassie I visits Jamaica.
Selassie's Ethiopian airliner, emblazoned with a roaring Lion of Judah insignia and trimmed in stripes of red, green, and gold, touched down at Palisadoes airport at 1:30 p.m. More than 100,000 people (most of them Rastas) were there to greet him.
Since Selassie's visit, the Grounation ceremonies had been conducted every April 21. Beginning in 1968, Bob Marley sat in on that.
1967: Junior Cat is born.
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SINGIN GOLD IS. SYMBIZ SOUND:MARCHING ON
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The morbid future scenarios in films such as The Terminator, Mad Max or The Matrix are well-known to the most of us. And regardless of whether our future truly does look as bleak as Hollywood will have us believe or whether we in fact have a rather bright and shining future ahead of us, the main question remains, *which music will be accompanying this Future?* While it is likely that in the mainstream the show business will be taken over by holograms and robots, from underground clubs and big independent festivals we will continue to hear the sweet sound of bass music made with love. *Now is the Time for Future Dancehall Today was Yesterday!*
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AS ABOVE - SO BELOW
"To me there is no difference between one person and another; I behold all as soul-reflections of the one God. I can't think of anyone as a stranger, for I know that we are all part of the One Spirit."
-- Paramahansa Yogananda
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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
April 22 - 28, 2011
TOP 25 DANCE HALL SINGLES
TW LW WOC TITLE/ARTISTE/LABEL
01 4 10 Look Pon We – Vybz Kartel & Russian – Head Concussion (2wks@#1) U-3
02 1 17 If I Ever – Wayne Wonder – Singso Records (2wks@#1) D-1
03 3 22 True Blessings - Toya – Downsound Records NM
04 6 8 Star Boy – Mavado – Chimney Records U-2
05 2 11 Tings a Come Up – Buju Banton – Pure Music (pp#3) D-3
06` 10 9 Nuh Strange Face – Chan Dizzy – Head Concussion U-4
07 5 18 Caan Get Brown – Kiprich – Birch Hill Records (2wks@#1) D-2
08 7 24 Party Like it’s Your Birthday – Richie Loop, Busy Signal & D’Major – Scikron Entertainment (2wks@#1) D-1
09 9 13 Talk Bout Me - Konshens – Subkonshus Records (pp#6) NM
10 14 6 Nuh Ramp Wid Wi – I-Octane – Cash Flow Records U-4
11 11 12 Caan Talk Bad – Tiana – Subkonshus NM
12 13 8 Now Yuh Si Me/Now U Don’t – Ovamars – Chimney Records U-1
13 15 6 Dancehall Hero – Vybz Kartel – CR203 Production U-2
14 8 28 Nuh Love Inna Dem – I-Octane – Cashflow (2wks@#1) D-6
15 12 22 Cake Soap – Vybz Kartel – Adidjaheim/Notnice (2wks@#1) D-3
16 19 5 Chat From No Boy – Aidonia – CR203 Production U-3
17 18 6 The Almighty – Gramps Morgan – Pure Music U-1
18 20 4 All Dem a Talk – Mavado – CR203 U-2
19 21 3 Talk How Mi Feel – Assassin – DJ Frass U-2
20 16 14 When U Feel Lonely – Mavado – Daseca (pp#6) D-4
21 23 3 Matey Anthem – Teflon – Pure Music U-2
22 24 2 Rebel – Danielle feat Cherine Anderson – Taxi Records U-2
23 25 2 Star A Star – Flippa Mafia – TJ Records U-2
24 - New Pepper – Mavado – The Genius
25 17 28 Dumper Truck – Vybz Kartel – CR203 (2wks@#1) D-8
TOP 25 REGGAE SINGLES
TW LW WOC TITLE/ARTISTE/LABEL
01 2 18 Forever & Always – Hezron – Whatage Music (1wk@#1) U-1
02 3 14 Lover's Holiday (Breakfast in Bed) – Colin Levy aka Iley Dread – Kings of Kings U-1
03 4 13 Taking You Home – Romain Virgo – Penthouse U-1
04 1 17 In Times Like These – Queen Ifrica – 2 Hard Music (2wks@#1) D-3
05 6 12 Yea Though I Walk – Vybz Kartel – Human Rights Production U-1
06 5 22 Come Back Home – Tom Laing – Top Tier (2wks@#1) D-1
07 7 21 Bad News – Tony Anthony – D’Maestro Productions (pp#4) NM
08 9 9 People Talk – Etana – VP Records U-1
09 11 11 Lately – Lazah Current – Gorilla Music U-2
10 10 11 Way Back – Bobby Tenna – Wile Fiya NM
11 8 17 Thank You for Loving Me – Stevie Face – Penthouse (pp#3) D-3
12 13 8 Cassanova – Cen‘C Love – Lyvestone Music U-1
13 15 7 Dem Nuh Don – I-Octane – Human Rights Productions U-2
14 16 6 No Body Bag – Prophecy – Jah Alone Records U-2
15 12 32 Love How You Touch Me – Elvis D – Listen Up Records (2wks@#1) D-3
16 14 21 You are Me – Alaine – 1Thirty1 Records (2wks@#1) D-2
17 19 5 All I Want is You – Leba – D & F Productions U-2
18 17 26 Hard Way – Ikaya – OutAroad Records (2wks@#1) D-1
19 20 3 Times So Hard – Robert Sutherland – Nijeri Records U-1
20 22 3 Love Alone – Rox Wayne – Sajay Records U-2
21 18 27 Rescue Me – Duane Stephenson feat. Gramps Morgan – VP Records (3wks@#1) D-3
22 21 31 A Nuh Suh Mi Want Live – Nesbeth – Jan Bigs Production (2wks@#1)
D-1
23 25 2 Keep on Believing – Danglin – Whatage Music U-2
24 - New Black Woman – Richie Spice – Penthouse
25 23 19 Innocent – Buju Banton – Gargamel Music (pp#4) D-2
TOP TEN ALBUMS/CD CHART
TW LW WOC TITLE/ARTISTE/LABEL
01 2 8 Bushman Sings the Bush Doctor (A Tribute to Peter Tosh) – Bushman – VP Records (1wk@#1) U-1
02 1 9 Legacy – An Acoustic Tribute to Peter Tosh – Andrew Tosh – Box 10 Ent./Tuff Gong/Solomonic (2wks@#1) D-1
03 3 10 Free Expressions – Etana – VP Records NM
04 6 13 Strictly the Best, #42 – Various Artistes – VP Records U-2
05 4 18 Reggae Evolution – Richie Stephens – Pot of Gold (2wks@#1) D-1
06 7 3 United States of Africa – Luciano – VP Records U-1
07 8 3 Book of Job – Richie Spice – VP Records U-1
08 5 20 Black Gold – Duane Stephenson – VP Records (3wks@#1) D-3
09 10 2 Ragga Ragga Ragga 2011 – Various Artistes – VP Records U-1
10 - New Release Di Truth Vol 1 – Gavinchi –Phenix Records
_____________________NOTES_____________________________________
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.
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Topanga Earth Day
Friday-Sunday, April 22nd-24th 2011
Topanga California
United States
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Healing Of The Nation Reggae Festival
Saturday, April 23rd 2011
Long Beach USA
United States
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FOBB FEST
Saturday, April 23rd 2011
Santa Ana California
United States
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Deep Green
Saturday, April 23rd 2011
Richmond California
United States
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Westmoreland Curry festival
Sunday, April 24th 2011
Manning's School Grounds
Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland
Jamaica
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Miami Reggae Festival
Saturday, April 30th 2011
Miami Florida
United States
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Goodland Reggae Festival
Saturday, April 30th 2011
Milwaukee Wisconsin
United State
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Monty G, Avion Blackman & many more in concert!
Saturday, April 30th 2011
Amsterdam Noord-Holland
Netherlands
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Miami Reggae Festival
Saturday-Saturday, April 30th-30th 2011
Miami Florida
United States
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2011 Puerto Galera Reggae Festival
Saturday, April 30th - Sunday, May 1st 2011
Puerto Galera Mindoro Island
Philipines
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Sunshine Reggae Festival
Saturday-Sunday, May 7th-8th 2011
67630 LAUTERBOURG Bas-Rhin
France
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Sun Surf Skate Reggae Festival
Saturday-Sunday, May 7th-8th 2011
New Smyrna Beach Florida
United States
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Milwaukee Ska / Reggae fest 2011
Saturday, May 7th 2011
Milwaukee WI
United States
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BUCKROE BEACH REGGAE FESTIVAL
Saturday-Saturday, May 7th-7th 2011
HAMPTON VIRGINIA
United States
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Inland Empire Reggae Festival
Saturday-Saturday, May 7th-7th 2011
San Bernardino California
United States
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One Love Reggae Festival
2011 Sunday, May 8th 2011
West Palm Beach Florida
United States
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Soja in South Lake Tahoe
Tuesday, May 10th 2011
South Lake Tahoe Nevada
United States
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ReggaeFèr
Saturday-Saturday, May 14th-14th 2011
Raamsdonksveer Noord Brabant
Netherlands
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The Annual Tri-State Reggae Fest
Saturday, May 14th 2011
Stratford Connecticut
United States
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Marley Green Reggae Festival
Thursday, May 19th 2011
Manchester
United Kingdom
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Hangout Music Fest
Friday-Sunday, May 20th-22nd 2011
Gulf Shores Alabama
United States
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Marley Green Reggae Festival
Saturday-Saturday, May 21st-21st 2011
Manchester Greater
Manchester United Kingdom
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Festival PRIMAVERA
Saturday, May 28th 2011
Bozel Savoie
France
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Best of the Best Concert
Sunday, May 29th 2011
Miami Florida
United States
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25th Annual JazzReggae Festival
Sunday-Monday, May 29th-30th 2011
Los Angeles California
U.S.
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International Reggae Day Festival 2011
Wednesday, June 1st 2011
Kingston
Jamaica
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Wakarusa Music & Camping Festival
Thursday-Sunday, June 2nd-5th 2011 Ozark Arkansas
United States
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Treating Yourself Expo
Friday-Sunday, June 3rd-5th 2011
Toronto Ontario
Canada
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