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REGGAE FESTIVAL GUIDE 2011!!! 

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Recorded 30 years ago while Bob Marley was touring in support of his album Uprising, Live Forever is Bob Marley’s last recorded concert. This never before released audio collection offers an incredible snapshot of one of music’s most influential performers.  To purchase the album go to: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0042KZJ46?tag=ilovethatsong-20

 

On the weekend of July 16th and 17th, 2011, the Mateel Community Center is proud to present the 27th annual Reggae On The River at Benbow Lake State Recreation Area in southern Humboldt County, CA.  An internationally renowned showcase of the best in reggae and world music, this year’s event will feature two stages (an ROTR first!) and is shaping up to be a good one.

 

Though the full line-up is not totally complete, a list of the confirmed acts so far includes Ky-Mani Marley, Gramps Morgan, Seun Anikulapo Kuti & Egypt 80, J Boog, Tony Rebel, Queen Ifrica, Bushman, Gondwana, Rootz Underground, Annette Brissett, Perfect, Clinton Fearon, Army, HR, Edi Fitzroy, Pashon Minott, Indubious, Zili Misik, SILA, Sahra Indio, Native Elements, The Alliez, The Impalers, Jah Sun & Ishi Dube w/ Redemption Band, Jade Steel, and Ambush, with several acts still TBA.

Weekend passes are currently available online at www.reggaeontheriver.com and at the usual local outlets in Humboldt and Mendocino Counties.  Advance tickets are advised as this event sells out.  Single day tickets will go on sale June 15th if the event is not sold out by this point.

 

For more information on the 27th annual Reggae On The River visit www.reggaeontheriver.com or call (707) 923-3368 and be sure to make your plans soon to join the festival fun on the weekend of July 16 and 17.

Reggae Report founder M. Peggy Quattro celebrates her 30th anniversary in Reggae on May 11 with the launching of the Reggae Report Archive project on Kickstarter, the best “crowdfunded” project-pledging platform in the world!

 

Miami, FL – May 7, 2011  - Reggae Report, the award-winning reggae magazine, is launching a pledge campaign on Kickstarter.com to raise funds for the creation of its online Archive.  Reggae Report publisher M. Peggy Quattro celebrates her 30 years by announcing the Kickstarter project.  “Reggae Report is an important and valuable part of Reggae history,” says Quattro, “and Kickstarter is the perfect creative arts platform to make this Archive a reality.” 

 

For those who pledge financial support, Quattro offers a range of incredible rewards!  Backers can choose from a Founding Member Certificate, vintage t-shirts and posters, CDs or DVDs, exclusive Bob Marley art, VIP access to Bayside Rocks! 2011, or an action-packed Kingston trip for two with MPeggyQ for an inside look at Reggae’s roots they will never forget!  Many of these rewards are limited and exclusive to Reggae Report’s 30-year collection, and everyone who pledges support will be listed as a Founding Member on the Archive website.

 

Before the Internet, Reggae Report was the world’s #1 link to its favorite stars.  The Reggae Report Archive will host hundreds of magazines containing interviews, articles, and historical retrospectives, as well as Quattro’s own personal stories.  Amazing images will include photos recounting her extensive travels.  “Reggae Report has long been acknowledged for its excellent quality…enabling it to become a reliable source for chronicling reggae’s history.” – The Jamaica Gleaner 1993.

 

On May 11, 1981, Quattro began working with Don Taylor, Bob Marley’s manager—on the morning Bob went home to Zion. To observe this important date, she chose May 11 to launch the Reggae Report Archive project on Kickstarter.  From 1983 to 1998, Quattro led Reggae Report to international recognition, distribution, and respect.  In 1999, the print magazine evolved into ReggaeReport.com, and Reggae Report’s presence is throughout social media today. 

 

“Reggae Report…is among the most venerable of [those] journals...an important source of information.” – Elena Oumano, Billboard 1997.

 

The Reggae Report Archive is a valuable and relevant source of Reggae history, and the creation of the Archive project is the persistent publisher’s primary goal.

 

If you'd like more information about the Kickstarter Archive Project, or to schedule an interview with M. Peggy Quattro, please call 305-491-4884 or e-mail reggaereport@gmail.com 

 

Contact:
RRI Media Corp. – Miami, FL
M. Peggy Quattro
mpeggyq@gmail.com

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

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Reggae singer/songwriter/producer Stephen Marley, son of legendary reggae artist Bob Marley, is currently in the studio crafting a two-part album series that will likely feature a strong infusion of hip hop.

 

 

Stephen’s third studio album, Revelation Pt 1: The Root of Life, which is set for release in the spring, will feature 14 eclectic tracks that will serve as a backdrop to his conscious message. The sequel, Revelation Pt 2: The Fruit of Life, is slated to hit stores in the fall and will offer a more universal sound.

 

“Reggae music has influenced hip hop and so many other kinds of music,” Stephen Marley said.  “The Fruit of Life will be [a] more open, eclectic kind of record. There will be songs for the club, dancehall reggae will be there, love songs in there, but it will remain conscious, good music that you can always take something positive from.”

 

Stephen has worked closely with his brother Damian Marley over the years, producing the majority of the tracks on Damian’s three solo albums, most notably 2005’s Grammy-winning Welcome to Jamrock. Stephen also produced three tracks on Damian’s 2010 compilation album with Nas, Distant Relatives.

 

The Miami-based star has also put in studio time with The Fugees, Eve, Dead Prez, Nelly and Mr. Cheeks.

 

Revelation Pt 1: The Root of Life hits store shelves May 24.

 

From Kingston, Jamaica's August Town, Duane Stephenson has a gift that extends beyond his role as a reggae singer. His work exhibits the versatility of many of music's greatest artists in the pop realm; mixing lyrics that address social ills, romance and global issues with unique phrasing, potent hooks and melodic changes – all delivered in an extremely nimble tenor that wakes the soul.   The artist's debut album,  FROM AUGUST TOWN  produced by reggae maestro and saxophonist Dean Fraser was heralded by Billboard magazine as one of six albums, "collectively galvanizing a roots reggae revival" with "lyrics that convey romantic longings and the anguish of ghetto realities with equal conviction."

 

A recent collaboration is an uptempo, inspiring ballad, “Better Tomorrow”  that features a soothing melody, soaring chord changes and lush vocal arrangements  echoing African song structure.  An accompanying video is directed by Ras Kassa the Guru.The illustrative lyrical storytelling of Duane Stephenson provides fertile ground for Ras Kassa's forward-thinking, unique directorial style. Watch Better Tomorrow Video here:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=76Ncfy_UKjI

 

Duane Stephenson got his start in the music industry as part of  the group To Isis, getting the attention of Dean Fraser, and then began writing songs for other artists including Tarrus Riley, Luciano and Jah Cure, whose song "True Reflections" was written by Stephenson.  The artist makes his first appearance at this year's Sierra Nevada World Music Festival.

 

 

 

The Expanders began playing reggae music together in the summer of 2003, and today are one of the hardest working reggae bands in Southern California. They have come to be known for their vintage “rockers” style of reggae, played in the tradition of classic 1970′s Jamaican groups.  Their music is centered in three-part vocal harmonies and strong song writing, with lyrics that range from socially heavy, to playful and upbeat, to personal.

 

The songs on the self-titled THE EXPANDERS album were recorded between 2006 and 2010.  The band took the time to develop this recording with the goal that the music have an authentic vintage Jamaican sound. So, as time permitted during the busy schedules of all involved, the songs were composed and performed and recorded live in a few takes in the vintage Jamaican tradition with few overdubs.  Recently members of the band recorded acoustic versions of select songs from the record live in the Broken Complex studios. Watch is the original Race is Run from those sessions: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9zkPNgElgo

 

In addition to performing their own original material and rare Jamaican scorchers, The Expanders have backed several vintage artists  at Sierra Nevada.  This year they will back The Cables in addition to performing their own Expanders band set for the first time at SNWMF.   Past Sierra Nevada World Music Festival performances were praised in The Beat magazine for recreating “the old classic Kingston rocksteady sound to a T.”

 

We are delighted to have Duane Stephenson and The Expanders make their first appearances at the 18th Annual Sierra Nevada World Music Festival.  We have added three more artists to round out the Sierra Nevada lineup, they are: Thomas Mapfumo, Mambo This and Jesus Diaz Y Su QBA.

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Jade Steel is a local Bay Area favorite who has been playing festivals and clubs since age 15.

 

With the up and coming release of his fourth Album “Children of Humboldt,” Jade and his band the “Emerald Triangle” take us on another journey, this time using elements of Reggae music.
Following up his previous albums.
(1) “Jade Steel,”
(2) “Presents the Emerald Triangle,”
(3) “Tales of the Rondo, and now
(4) “Children of Humboldt.”

 

Jade’s musical diversity continues on this new record  which he says “started as a personal healing album.”  With songs like; “Children of Humboldt”, “Hold Your Head Up”, and “Machete,”
Jade is quickly building recognition and respect throughout the world music community.  Jade Steel is a world-class performer with great songs and an exciting stage show.
Touring worldwide.  http:// www.jadesteel.com

Editors note: if everyone reading this send $1, we could raise funds asap. Call Justine below to find out how to contribute.

 

Dear Friend of Wadi Gad,

 

I am writing on his behalf to make a special plea for help.  Wadi's legal bills are now in a critical stage.  In order for his case to proceed, the attorney will need to receive $2,500.  The current status is that his case will be reopened in New York where it originates.  In order for the re-filing to take place, the attorney needs to receive funds to help cover costs which have been discounted significantly as it stands.

 

Wadi's wish is for funds to be directed to the mother of one of his children, Malika Madremana.  If you are interested in making a contribution in the form of a gift, please let me know and I will provide mailing information for Malika.

 

There have been two successful fundraisers that were organized in LA and in the Bay Area. These funds were raised to to be directed towards Wadi's legal costs. 

 

If you have  further questions or would like to write to Wadi or send money to him directly at the detention center in Arizona for his daily needs, please contact me.  I can be reached at (323)251-0542.

 

Please share this email with those that you think may be able to help. It is preferred that it is not published to the greater public in the form of a blog post or news item. If we are able to raise the necessary funds privately, or get close to this amount, we can open up to the greater public to help further the effort and let people know of our success story.  Wadi is very grateful to the many people that have written to him since he has been detained and he is keeping strong with Rasta study group meetings and meditation. 

 

If just 25 of us give $100 each we will have met our goal. 

 

Thanks and blessings,

 

Justine Ketola

Who: Caribbean Council of Prince George’s County and the Coalition of Multicultural Communities (CCPGC-CMC)
What: 2nd Annual Caribbean Heritage Festival
When: Saturday, June 4, 2011
Where: Bladensburg Waterfront Park, 4601 Annapolis Road, Bladensburg, MD

Bladensburg, MD, May 1, 2011. Recognizing June as National Caribbean American Heritage Month, the Caribbean and American communities will come together to display the multicultural blending that is the Caribbean. The Festival, a collection of performing artists, a platform for authentic “Caribbean Traditions” and the “Taste of the Caribbean” flavors will fill your heart and soul with links to the diverse cultures. . Special guest appearances include the Image Band, Mechado, Ms. Caribbean Metro, an array of musical artists and a kaleidoscope of dance troupes.

In cooperation with the National Capital Parks and Planning Commission, the CCPGC-CMC will hosts what promises to be a family centered celebration showcasing the contributions Caribbean Americans have made to education, fine arts, business, literature, journalism, sports and many other areas in Prince George’s County and in the United States.

Applications for Vendors, Bands and Artisans are still being accepted. Sponsorships welcome.  Contact Festival Headquarters (240) 401-1551 or email: OneCaribbean@hotmail.com for more information. www.PGCaribbeanFestival.com www.facebook.com/PGCaribbeanFestival).

One Love Festival – 19th - 21st August -www.onelovefestival.co.uk
Hainault Forest Country Park, London,

 

 

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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 

 

8/12-14/11   Northwest World Reggae Festival Marcola, OR, USA

 

8/20/11 St. Barths Jam Fest St. Barthelemy, WI

 

8/13/11 South Bend Reggae Fest South Bend, IN

 

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

 

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 

 

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
 

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)
 

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 

 

 

 

 

 

SLIGHTLY STOOPID TOUR DATES
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
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

 

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

 

May 12th   New Karibbean City   1408 Webster St Oakland, Ca

 

"... the only time you ever have in which to learn anything or see anything or feel anything, or express any feeling or emotion, or respond to an event, or grow, or heal, is this moment, because this is the only moment any of us ever gets. You’re only here now; you’re only alive in this moment."

 

JAMAICA MUSIC COUNTDOWN
By Richie B, host – “HOT MIX” on Hot 102FM

 May 13 - 19, 2011

 

TOP 25 DANCE HALL SINGLES
TW LW    WOC TITLE/ARTISTE/LABEL
01  1 25 True Blessings-Toya – Downsound Records (2wkS@#1) NM
02  2 11 Star Boy – Mavado – Chimney Records NM
03`  4 12 Nuh Strange Face – Chan Dizzy – Head Concussion U-1
04  3 13 Look Pon We – Vybz Kartel & Russian – Head Concussion (2wks@#1) D-1
05  5  9 Nuh Ramp Wid Wi – I-Octane – Cash Flow Records NM
06  7  9 Dancehall Hero – Vybz Kartel – CR203 Production U-1
07  6 20 If I Ever – Wayne Wonder – Singso Records (2wks@#1)D-1
08  8 14 Tings a Come Up – Buju Banton – Pure Music (pp#3) NM
09 10  8 Chat From No Boy – Aidonia – CR203 Production U-1
10 11 11 Now Yuh Si Me/Now U Don’t–Ovamars–Chimney Records U-1
11 14  6 Talk How Mi Feel – Assassin – DJ Frass U-3
12  9 21 Caan Get Brown–Kiprich– Birch Hill Records (2wks@#1) D-3
13   18  4 Pepper – Mavado – The Genius U-5
14 12 15 Caan Talk Bad – Tiana – Subkonshus (pp#11) D-2
15 15  9 The Almighty – Gramps Morgan – Pure Music NM
16 17  5 Rebel – Danielle feat Cherine Anderson – Taxi Records U-1
17 13 27 Party Like it’s Your Birthday – Richie Loop, Busy Signal & D’Major – Scikron Entertainment (2wks@#1) D-4
18 20  5 Star A Star – Flippa Mafia – TJ Records U-2
19 19  6 Matey Anthem – Teflon – Pure Music NM
20 23  3 None A Dem – Shabba Ranks – Di Genius Record U-3
21 22  3 The Lyricist – Vybz Kartel – Head Concussion U-1
22 16  7 All Dem a Talk – Mavado – CR203 (pp#16) D-6
23 25  2 Ready Fi Dem – Bounty Killer – Board House Records U-2
24 21 16 Talk Bout Me - Konshens – Subkonshus Records(pp#6)D-3
25  - New Run Di Place – Assassin aka Agent Sasco – Board House

 

TOP 25 REGGAE SINGLES
TW LW    WOC TITLE/ARTISTE/LABEL
01     2 17 Lover's Holiday (Breakfast in Bed) – Colin Levy aka Iley Dread – Kings of Kings (1wk@#1) U-1
02  3 16 Taking You Home – Romain Virgo – Penthouse U-1
03  4 15 Yea Though I Walk – Vybz Kartel – Human Rights Production U-1
04  1 21 Forever & Always – Hezron– Whatage Music(3wks@#1)D-3
05    5 12 People Talk – Etana – VP Records NM
06  7 14 Lately – Lazah Current – Gorilla Music U-1
07     6 20 In Times Like These – Queen Ifrica – 2 Hard Music (2wks@#1) D-1
08 10  9 No Body Bag – Prophecy – Jah Alone Records U-2
09  9 11 Cassanova – Cen‘C Love – Lyvestone Music NM
10  8 25 Come Back Home – Tom Laing – Top Tier (2wks@#1) D-2
11 12 10 Dem Nuh Don – I-Octane – Human Rights Productions U-1
12 14  6 Times So Hard – Robert Sutherland – Nijeri Records U-2
13 11 24 Bad News–Tony Anthony–D’Maestro Productions(pp#4)D-2
14 16  6 Love Alone – Rox Wayne – Sajay Records U-2
15 18  5 Keep on Believing – Danglin – Whatage Music U-3
16 13 14 Way Back – Bobby Tenna – Wile Fiya (pp#10) D-3
17 15  8 All I Want is You – Leba – D & F Productions D-2
18 19  4 Black Woman – Richie Spice – Penthouse U-1
19 17 20 Thank You for Loving Me – Stevie Face – Penthouse (pp#3) D-2
20 23  3 Sweet Jamaica – Mr. Vegas, Shaggy & Josey Wales – Clifford Ray Music U-3
21 20 35 Love How You Touch Me – Elvis D – Listen Up Records (2wks@#1) D-1
22    21 24 You are Me – Alaine – 1Thirty1 Records (2wks@#1) D-1
23    25  2 Sufferers Heights – Duane Stephenson – VP Records U-2
24  - New This Love is Over – Jah Dore – Heartcour Productions
25 22 29 Hard Way – Ikaya – OutAroad Records (2wks@#1) D-3

 

TOP TEN ALBUMS/CD CHART
TW LW   WOC TITLE/ARTISTE/LABEL
01  1 13 Free Expressions – Etana – VP Records (2wks@#1) NM
02  3 16 Strictly the Best, #42 – Various Artistes – VP Records U-1
03  4  6 United States of Africa – Luciano – VP Records U-1
04  2 11 Bushman Sings the Bush Doctor (A Tribute to Peter Tosh) – Bushman – VP Records (2wks@#1) D-2
05  6  6 Book of Job – Richie Spice – VP Records U-1
06  7  5 Ragga Ragga Ragga 2011–Various Artistes– VP Records U-1
07  8  4 Release Di Truth Vol 1 – Gavinchi –Phenix Records U-1
08  5  7 Legacy – An Acoustic Tribute to Peter Tosh – Andrew Tosh – Box 10 Ent./Tuff Gong/Solomonic (2wks@#1) D-3
09 10  2 Our Favourite Beres Hammond Songs – Various Artistes – VP Records/Penthouse Records U-1
10 9 21 Reggae Evolution–Richie Stephens–Pot of Gold(2wks@#1) D-1

  

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Numbers in bracket indicate the number of weeks at the No. 1 Spot.
Key:   U – Upward, D – Down, NM – Non-Mover TW – This Week, LW – Last Week, WC Weeks on Chart, PP in bracket – Peak Position
Sources: Sound Systems, Record Shops, Night Clubs & Radio Play

Saturday-Saturday, May 14th-14th 2011

Raamsdonksveer Noord Brabant

Saturday, May 14th 2011

Stratford Connecticut

Thursday, May 19th 2011

Manchester

Friday-Sunday, May 20th-22nd 2011

Gulf Shores Alabama

Saturday-Saturday, May 21st-21st 2011

Manchester Greater

Saturday, May 28th 2011

Bozel Savoie

Sunday, May 29th 2011

Miami Florida

Sunday-Monday, May 29th-30th 2011

Los Angeles California

Wednesday, June 1st 2011

Kingston

Thursday-Sunday, June 2nd-5th 2011

Ozark Arkansas

RBA Publishing Inc is home-based and women-run with headquarters in Reno, NV. We produce the annual Reggae Festival Guide print magazine (now its 17th year), the top-ranking website: www.ReggaeFestivalGuide.com, and this weekly reggae newsletter: The Reggae E-Guide has just under 35,000 weekly subscribers.

 

The newest addition to our media family is our Reggae Guide for iPhone, one of the world's first reggae specific iphone application. it can be downloaded on iTunes for only .99 cents!

 

We love what we do and look forward to input from you with your suggestions, critiques, questions, etc. Also contact us to find out how you can promote your band/business in this newsletter.

 

Call 775-337-8344 or email eguide@reggaefestivalguide.com

 

One Love,

Information - both editorial and advertising - in the Reggae E-Guide - is believed to be correct but not guaranteed - so check it carefully before you attend any event or send money for anything. We do not write the news, just report it.