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Jamaica: Reggae Month Events Begin Sunday |
Mel Cooke, Gleaner Writer
February is officially designated Reggae Month, but this year it is off to an early start with two events in honour of Dennis Brown in downtown Kingston on Sunday. There will be a symposium on the late Crown Prince of Reggae at Liberty Hall, King Street, and, in the evening, a tribute concert on Orange Street outside the 'Big Yard' where he once lived, at the corner of North Street.
The symposium and concert are part of a dense Reggae Month calendar outlined by the Jamaica Reggae Industry Association (JaRIA) at the Bob Marley Museum, 56 Hope Road, St Andrew, on Tuesday evening. JaRIA vice-chairman Charles Campbell also announced that the organisation's annual Wednesday concerts, which will run on five nights throughout February, have been moved from the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts to Emancipation Park, New Kingston.
Though that would seem to indicate an expansion in the scope of the concerts, there was a persistent thread of concern for Jamaica's hold on its popular music throughout the event. Host Ibo Cooper, JaRIA's chairman, pointed out that, as a nation, Austria has done a superb job in preserving and disseminating information about the music and life of composer Beethoven and "today the world is taught about Beethoven".
"Our children should not know more about Beethoven than Bob and Peter and Bunny and Dennis," Cooper said.
IRIE FM's Brian Schmidt got down to the legislative nuts and bolts of ensuring a space for Jamaican popular music in the society, saying that, this year, he would like to see zoning laws passed. "We can't have an industry that is not at home at home. That makes no sense," Schmidt said, laying down a challenge to Minister of Youth and Culture Lisa Hanna and state minister in that ministry, Damion Crawford, who were both present.
"We must fast-track the legislation this year around zoning," Schmidt said, emphasising that to not do so would be detrimental to the business of music.
JaRIA board member Rupert Hoilett outlined a slate of events, the official calendar having an event every day, staged by JaRIA or a regular event which has been endorsed by the organisation for Reggae Month.
Mary Isaacs, member of the JaRIA board, ran through the list of awardees for the showpiece Honour Awards, slated for Saturday, February 25, at Emancipation Park. The honourees, covering the deceased and alive, run from the 1950s with sound system operator Tom the Great Sebastian to the 2000s with Digicel Rising Star champion Romain Virgo, with Clement Dodd, Duke Reid, Laza Morgan and Mavado, Copeland Forbes and the Jamaica Federation of Musicians (JFM), among the individuals and institutions in between.
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The Expendables Winter Blackout Tour 2012 with special guests MTHDS, Through The Roots, and Fortunate Youth |
LAKE TAHOE, NV – The Expendables Winter Blackout Tour 2012 is coming to the MontBleu Theatre, Saturday, February 11, 2012. Special guests include MTHDS, Through The Roots, and Fortunate Youth.
Tickets are just $18 in advance, or $20 the day of show, 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.
The Expendables enjoyed a laid-‐back lifestyle growing up in Santa Cruz, CA; surfing, skating, partying, and playing music were commonplace. Since 1997, The Expendables have staked their claim in the California surf/rock genre by headlining venues from coast to coast. Blending Reggae, Punk Rock, and 80s style dueling guitar solos, The Expendables have made heads turn and floors shake for years.
The band consists of four longtime friends: Geoff Weers (Guitar and Vocals), Adam Patterson (Drums and Vocals), Raul Bianchi (Lead Guitar) and Ryan DeMars (Bass). The first seven years of their career was fueled with three full-‐length, completely independent releases. No Time To Worry (2000), Open Container (2001), and Gettin’ Filthy (2004), would bring in a combined total of over 40,000 units sold with no physical distribution and no record label.
While touring and supporting their album, Gettin’ Filthy, The Expendables would share the stage with Slightly Stoopid and catch the attention of founders and front men Kyle McDonald and Miles Doughty. In 2007 Slightly Stoopid formed their own independent label, Stoopid Records, and signed The Expendables for the label’s first non-‐Stoopid release, which was The Expendables self-‐titled. Released in September 2007, the album would be accepted as an instant classic by fans and received rave reviews from critics.
The band continued supporting the album with hundreds of shows over the next two years, gaining fans around the world, and respect from the bands that influenced them. The band would share the stage with bands like Slightly Stoopid, NoFX, Less Than Jake, Pennywise and Pepper to name a few. At the end of 2009 and beginning of 2010 the band would work on their next album Prove It produced by Paul Leary (producer of Sublime, Slightly Stoopid, Pepper, Supersuckers, as well as the guitar player for Butthole Surfers) and El Hefe (guitar player for NoFX).
Prove It was released May 11th 2010 debuting at #158 on the Billboard Top 200,
#30 on Billboard’s Independent charts, and #4 on Billboard’s Heatseekers!
The album also pushed to #15 on iTunes Top 200 and #5 on iTunes Alternative Charts, jumping The Expendables to a new level in their career. The band’s new release would include guest performances by C-‐Money, OG, and Dela of Slightly Stoopid throughout the album. Jumping into the mix as well would be long time friend G. Love on the ballad “Wells”.
The Expendables have continued their tenacious touring schedule in 2011 and was a featured band on all dates of the massive yearly festival favorite, Warped Tour. Moving into 2012, The Expendables will be ringing in the New Year with Slightly Stoopid at Hard Rock Live in Orlando, followed by their annual Winter Black Out Tour, traveling through the West and mid-‐West on a 14 date run.
Thirteen years later, five albums down and countless miles covered, The Expendables show no signs of slowing down.
Joining The Expendables will be special guests MTHDS, Through The Roots, and Fortunate Youth.
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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Tony D Available For Booking |
 Jamaica’s ‘Lover’s Rock Reggae Singer’, TonyD, is taking the world by storm. Dennis Anthony Lawrence aka TonyD is not new to the Reggae scene, he has been around a long time doing his thing.
 TonyD is a very versatile DJ, Sing-Jay, and Singer/Songwriter. His songs like “PRECIOUS, PRECIOUS”, “GOOD OLE GIRL”, “SURVIVOR”, “COVER ME”, “CHILDREN HOLD ON”, and ”ONE LOOK AT YOU”, are on rotation in the Caribbean, African & European Reggae markets. He is a household name in France, Germany, Netherlands, as well as England.
 TonyD is one of the few Reggae singers who can listen to a riddim and write a song for that riddim instantly. He is currently working with producers out of Europe like IRIE ITES, DUB AKOM, FILOMUZIK, and many more. His new single “SHE TREATS ME LIKE A KING” has been making waves on radio stations in Jamaica as well as across the Caribbean, European and African markets. His song “SURVIVOR” was voted the #1 on the music website www.whotune . His CD is also available on Amazon.com, CD Baby and iTunes.
 TonyD is a MUST HAVE on your Stage Shows and Reggae Festivals. He currently performs in and around the Tri-State area (New York, Connecticut, New Jersey), Maine, Florida, as well as in Jamaica.
If you are interested in contacting him to learn more and enjoy his songs and videos, please visit his website at http://clutcheyemuzik.com. , To contact him directly, email him at tonyd@clutcheyemuzik.com or td_muzik@yahoo.com.
You can also find him on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/TonyDclutheye
Listen To The Smooth Voice Of Tony D: http://snd.sc/vPHoyK
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In 2012, Groundation is Building An Ark..... |
The long-awaited new studio album, from the internationally acclaimed Jazz/Reggae/ Fusion group Groundation, will be released world-wide in March 2012. Cover art has just been released and is attached. Album Artwork Video
February tour details below....
((( GROUNDATION )))
Proudly Presents Their 12th Annual Bob Marley Tribute Tour
There are few today who are not familiar with the ubiquitous music of Robert Nesta Marley. So who better to help celebrate and share his revolutionary work with new generations of fans than the biggest, most respected American Reggae band touring the world today? And with all that is happening in these times–from the uprisings in the Middle East, Africa and Europe, on over to the Occupy Protest Movements dotting the map across numerous cities here at home––what better time than now...
In just the last few years, Groundation's following and influence has begun to spread significantly, now reaching to all corners of the globe. Truly leading a movement of music, centered on the tenets of social justice and equality for all that are the hallmarks of Roots Reggae, the band in the last 12 months alone have played to tens of thousands of fans everywhere from Auckland, New Zealand to Casablanca, Morocco; from Athens, Greece to New York City, and all points in between.
It is no wonder then that Groundation's singular blend of Improvisation-based Jazz/Fusion, live transcendental Dub and thunderous one-drop Reggae has become the soundtrack of a generation of people across the world who are committed to living their lives in a better way––a more conscious and balanced lifestyle, with music as the chosen weapon of social change. In 2011, Groundation took their annual Bob Marley Tribute Tour to Europe for the first time, where their unique take on the King of Reggae's timeless songs was received with overwhelmingly positive reviews. To put it simply––no one plays Reggae music the way Groundation plays Reggae music and the same can be said for their singular take on Marley's distinctive melodies.
To be sure, this is not mere mimicry built for frat-boy-style sing-alongs. Groundation plumbs the depths of Marley's deep, under-utilized catalog to present a collection of songs and an overall concert experience that will challenge and enthral everyone from the most hardened Reggae aficionado to the first-time initiate. Once again, the realities described in such Marley songs as "Burnin' & Lootin,'" "Guiltiness," "Rat Race" and "Ambush in the Night" are splashed across front pages everywhere. You've heard Bob Marley before, but never like this. This show is simply not to be missed.
Groundation Honors Bob Marley ---> Video
Members of Groundation on Portuguese TV talking about how they approach building an appropriate tribute to the King of Reggae as part of their annual Bob Marley Tribute Tours
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Lovers Rock & Reality in the spirit of Gregory Isaacs |
If there’s one man who can keep the legacy of Gregory Isaacs alive it’s Kevin Isaacs. They’re cut from the same cloth - Kevin possesses his father’s smooth tone of voice, making him a worthy successor to The Cool Ruler. ‘Keep on doing it, don’t give up’, is what his father told him, and that’s exactly what he’s done.
Born in 1979 in Jamaica, Kevin wrote his first song at the age of thirteen. He recorded and toured with his father, established himself as an independent producer, and even set up his own record label. A versatile artist, Kevin has written and recorded numerous songs, gaining recognition in Jamaica, America and throughout Europe. His slogan ‘Love can conquer war’ reflects his strong roots in a new wave of unity and reggae consciousness.
Shortly after Gregory died, Kevin discovered Tallawah on YouTube, playing a memorial concert in honour of his father. The band immediately caught his attention – never before had he heard a group that reproduced and mixed the styles of Gregory’s various backing bands so well. The Roots Radics, Sly & Robbie, Mafia & Fluxy and Steely & Clevie – Tallawah captures the essence of all those great masters of reggaemusic. He soon figured that this was the band he’d been looking for, and teamed up with Tallawah’s producer Patrick Ramdat. Together they organised a series of highly successful shows, held in June 2011. It proved a fertile partnership, culminating in a new album, due for release in October 2011. The title – Evolution - expresses Kevin’s desire to continue his father’s work and philosophy. The Evolution Tour 2012 kicks off in June 2012 with a live show that includes many famous Gregory songs as well as some unpublished work. Past, present and future - Kevin’s own repertoire will also be covered.
Combined with the vocal perfection and sweet melody of Tallawah’s Lady Joan, Sista Benji and talented musicians, the stage looks set for an unforgettable experience that will keep Gregory’s legacy alive. A trip for the ear and a feast for the eye!
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The Green's Ways & Means, The Number One Reggae Album in America! |
In little over a year the scene-shaking reggae band The Green has emerged as one of the most exciting new Reggae artists from the U.S. Both critics and fans quickly took hold of their youth-infused modern roots reggae sound. Their self-titled debut album was named “Best Reggae Album” of 2010 by iTunes and hit Billboard’s 2010 Year-End Reggae Chart by selling over 20,000 copies and counting.
The band’s sophomore album is Ways & Means, which spent the past week since release at #1 on the iTunes Reggae album chart. It’s come out in partnership with Easy Star Records, one of the leading independent reggae labels and home to some of the most accomplished and progressive reggae artists, including the Easy Star All-Stars, John Brown’s Body, Cas Haley, The Black Seeds, Ticklah, Tommy T, The Meditations, and more.
The Green is currently on the road in the US with Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad and Cas Haley. Remaining tour dates below in Tour Section
Ways & Means can be bought on iTunes: here or Amazon: here
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Diversity of Music Belies the Unifying Message of the Budweiser One Love Nutrifest |
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One Love Nutrifest | New Beginnings: Feed your Heart, Body & Spirit a Wholistic approach to wellness through workshops, demonstrations and World Beat Music
February 18, 2012 at Grand Central Park in Downtown Miami
Miami, FL (January 27, 2012) Grand Central Park, the newly landscaped grounds of the old Miami Arena comes alive with the One Love Nutrifest, a celebration of our collective souls and the magnetic energy that unites us all as a planet. This collective soul is very much alive in Miami’s ever-changing melting pot of rhythms colors and flavors. This beautiful city is the perfect metropolis to host a festival, created to highlight and promote the qualities that make us similar instead of the differences that divide us apart. The main denominators that fraction off this city’s diverse population are cultural ignorance and economic status. Therefore all of us here at Rockaz MVMT (pronounced Rockers Movement) have set out to utilize weapons of mass connection such as music and art to battle hunger, poverty, and injustice with love, rhythm, and good vibration.
It is exactly that vibration that is the main ingredient of the Reggae Sound Systems, which has broken through every possible cultural barrier to conquer the hearts of so many human beings throughout the world. It has broken chains in the name of righteous emancipation, mutated into Hip-Hop in the Bronx, Jungle in the UK, New School Dub Europe, and multiple fusion derivatives in Latin America. Reggae music has done all of the above while continuing to spread its natural mystic to every remote corner of the planet promoting a natural lifestyle along with its message of One Love.
Consequently that message along with sonic diversity are the reasons why a glowing constellation of musical stars was chosen to provide the soundtrack for the inauguration of Grand Central Park in Downtown Miami on February 18th 2012 a President’s weekend that will be remembered for years to come. The carefully hand picked line-up represents the new generation of roots and culture. This is a generation that carries on the essence of the Afro-Caribbean sonic tradition while displaying its evolutionary movements and hybridized blends. These lively recipes illustrate not only where it all comes from but also where the genetic future of this cultural treasure is headed.
It will be a unique experience whether we’re jammin’ to the rub-a-dub style revisits of The Beatles, Pink Floyd and Radiohead by the Easy Star All-Stars.
Swaying to the jazz infused roots cocktail with lyrics that center mostly on socio-political and ecological issues of Puerto Rican legends Cultura Profetica. Whether we’re vibing to the revolutionary love anthems of Chilean group Gondwana standing tall and strong in a peace-loving position of musical and lyrical creation, or the soulful energetic punch of Jahfe. Whether we are holding hands to the melodic one drop beauty of Midnite, the legendary St. Croix roots reggae group who tells us to "keep good relations" with one another, despite the corporate greed and political discord around the globe, or getting our brain twisted by the raw metaphor lyrical sculptures of Ephniko. Delivering a message of hope and patience will come from TheMessenger himself Luciano with his long awaited arrival back to the United States after many legal battles and canceled performances RockazMVMT have successfully secured his entry to perform at OneLoveNutrifest. Whatever you listen to, feel, or experience on this very special day in Miami’s history will show that all the artists chosen to represent One Love Nutrifest presentedby Rockaz MVMT are parts of this iconic bridge to unite this city’s diverse population.
Get ready to rock on to the tunes to which our rapidly growing city is dancing to. The sweet and spicy grooves oozing out of speakers in a city that has blended tropical weather and art deco. Welcome to the eruption of new high rises and a downtown steaming with interesting people walking in and out of galleries, world class murals, international cuisine centers, and a pulsating art scene. What city can really serve as a better backdrop for such an extremely rich musical movement. Now add all these ingredients together the sum equals what many people are calling “The City of The New Millennium.”
The Budweiser One Love Nutrifest is scheduled for Saturday February 18, 2012 at the brand new Grand Central Park 721 NW 1st Ave in Downtown Miami. Gates open at noon till midnight. General admission $30. Free admission between noon and 2pm.
For additional information about corporate sponsorships and ticket sales for the 2012 Budweiser One Love Nutrifest contact our office at 305-763-4509 or email at media@rockazmvmt.com
Get your tickets now by calling 305-763-4509 or by clicking here: www.onelovenutrifest.com
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Jatta Records Presents TAJ Weekes & Adowa: Currently Booking for 2012 Festivals and Events |
Taj Weekes & Adowa is currently booking dates for their 2012 tour of the United States and abroad. The band's tour history includes a cross-section of festivals, events and special venues. Their appeal crosses many genres, including fans of reggae, world, roots, rock, soul, and blues.
Taj Weekes and Adowa weave a true social consciousness with an unforgettable reggae groove. Blending in elements of acoustic roots rock and afro-folk simplicity, the band’s vibrant sound has captured the attention of audiences around the globe. Weekes’ talent for creating irresistible musical settings for poetic exposures of often-uncomfortable truths has garnered consistent critical acclaim as well as an independent music industry’s Just Plain Folks Award for “Best Reggae Album ” and Grammy nomination consideration for his second release, Deidem. Their most recent release, A Waterlogged Soul Kitchen, has been listed as one of the top reggae albums of 2011 and several songs from the album have been individually ranked in the top 10 songs of the year.
Their music has been described as "the most appealing and rewarding manifestation of reggae now being created." Taj Weekes & Adowa present music that is vibrant, emotionally challenging and intellectually stimulating. Their three albums have been consistently ranked as one of the top albums of any given year. Their performances - classic, soul-stirring, rootsy, tempos with beautifully enchanting vocals delivering socially conscious, thought-provoking lyrics.
To request an EPK, please contact jattabooking@gmail.com
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Do You Love Reggae Music? The 19 Annual 9 Mile Music Festival is Confirmed for March 3, 2012 |
Miami, FL. The New Year has brought about a new venue for the annual Miami based Reggae music festival. This year (2012) the following artists are scheduled to perform; Stephen Marley, Damian Marley, Julian Marley, Reggae Living Legend Burning Spear, Wale, Capleton, Cocoa Tea, Tarrus Riley, Collie Buddz and New Kingston, Kevens, Djakout #1, Nu-Look, Kehv and a Special Guest Appearance by Melanie Fiona. Tickets for the event are available at www.9MileMusicFestival.com.
About The 9 Mile Music Festival: The 9 Mile Music Festival began as a labor of love, Pioneered by, Cedella Marley Booker. Over the years the festival has had other names including "The Caribbean Music Festival" finally evolving into what is known as the 9 Mile Music Festival today. This reggae music event is more than just your average "concert", it has a commitment to doing good and spreading love. The 9 Mile Music Festival is responsible for collecting over two (2) million canned goods over its 18 year span, in an effort to continuously give back to its community. Four canned goods are required for entry, along with a purchased admission; the canned goods collected are then distributed to shelters in Miami & Jamaica.
About Historic Virginia Key Beach Park:Virginia Key Beach, once accessible only by boat, was established in 1945. In 1982 the City of Miami closed the park and it remained shuttered until the Grand Re-Opening in 2008 when local citizens formed the Virginia Key Beach Park Task Force in response to plans for private development of the property. In 2002, Historic Virginia Key Beach Park was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Come visit our beautifully renovated venues which celebrate the distinct cultural, recreational and ecological past of this tropical paradise.
The 9 Mile Music Festival has chosen this Historic location as the venue for 19th Annual 9 Mile Music Festival. This decision was made largely because this venue offers what the fans want; a bigger venue, easier parking and longer hours to enjoy the reggae music.
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The New Reggae Festival Guide/eGuide Rates Are here!! |
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New Song from Collie Buddz--Free Download |
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Collie Buddz, currently on tour with Zion I and New Kingston, just released a brand new track "I Feel So Good" which he has given out here for us to sample the vibes. The feel good reggae jam is helping to build anticipation for his long awaited sophomore LP due out this year. Click the image to start download. Bless up!
02-02
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MISHKA
Thursday, February 9 -- Orlando, FL -- The Social
Friday, February 10 -- Miami, FL -- Grassroots
Saturday, February 11 -- Tampa, FL -- Orpheum
Sunday, February 12 -- Jacksonville, FL -- Freebird Live
Tuesday, February 14 -- Charleston, SC -- Pourhouse
Wednesday, February 15 -- Ashville, NC -- Grey Eagle
Thursday, February 16 -- Birmingham, AL -- Workplay
Friday, February 17 -- Atlanta, GA -- Smiths
Saturday, February 18 -- Wilmington, NC -- Soapbox
For more information please visit: http://www.jasonharter.com/Clients/Mishka/PressGoods and www.facebook.com/mishkamusic
JUNIOR TOOTS
02/12/12 - Hilo, Hawaii ~ Mo'oheau Park (Bob Fest AG Fair)
03/24/12 - San Francisco ~ Pier 23 [Official CD RELEASE PARTY] - 9pm
For more info, please visit www.JuniorToots.com
lions den unlimited soundz feat. Vision AKA Zen Ken & high grade guests
2/4/12 Haven Underground Nevada City 10 pm-4am 18+ Bob Marley earthday livication (Feat. Shera, Puff, Wokstar & MC J Ras)
2/5/12 Townhouse Lounge Sacramento 9 pm til 2 am 21+(feat. Ginjah, Rankin Scroo, King Hopeton & more)
2/12/12 Townhouse Lounge Sacramento 9 pm til 2 am 21+(guests TBA)
2/17/12 Art Gallery Ketchum, ID 10 pm-2 am 21+(also Soulmedic & Obie Won)
2/18/12 Townsquare Ketchum, ID Evening (Anthony B, Soulmedic & Obie Won)
2/19/12 Townhouse Lounge Sacramento 9 pm til 2 am 21+(guests TBA)
2/25/12 Haven Underground Nevada City 10 pm-4am 18+(guests TBA)
2/26/12 Townhouse Lounge Sacramento 9 pm til 2 am 21+(guests TBA)
3/4/12 Townhouse Lounge Sacramento 9 pm til 2 am 21+(Zen Ken earthstrong Bash)
3/8/12 Haven Underground Nevada City, CA 10 pm - 4am 18+(feat. Gappy Ranks w/ live band.. also Shera & guests)
3/11/12 Townhouse Lounge Sacramento 9 pm til 2 am 21+(guests TBA)
3/17/12 Haven Underground Nevada City, CA 10 pm - 4am 18+ (Dreadlocks & Shamrocks: an evening of reggae music, Ireland national team soccer & Guinness)
3/18/12 Townhouse Lounge Sacramento 9 pm til 2 am 21+(guests TBA)
3/25/12 Townhouse Lounge Sacramento 9 pm til 2 am 21+(Empress Menen & King Hopeton earthstrong Bashment , special guests TBA)
3/30/12 Haven Underground Nevada City 10 pm-4am 18+(guests TBA)
Live Wyya
Live Wyya Spread the Love Tour 2012
February 3, Ted's, Portland, OR
February 4, The Olympia Ballroom, Olympia, WA
February 5, REGGAE CONSCIOUSNESS FESTIVAL, 2012 Neumo's, Seattle, Wa.
with Duane Stephenson:
February 7, Nectar Lounge, Seattle, WA
February 11, Ukiah Brewery, Ukiah, CA
February 12, Townhouse, Sacramento, CA
February 14, Last Day Saloon, Santa Rosa, CA
February 17, Moenkopi Legacy Inn, Tuba City, AZ
February 19, The Summit, Durango, CO
February 20, The Belly Up, Aspen, CO
February 21, Santa Fe Sol, Santa Fe, NM
February 22, Legendary Live Reggae Weds., Shug's, Boulder, CO
February 23, The Tap House, Steamboat Springs, CO
February 25, The Rockit Room, San Francisco, CA
February 26, Hawthorne Theater, Portland, OR
www.livewyya.com
PREZIDENT BROWN
Thurs Feb 16th – Chico, CA – Babylon Down (track show)
Sat Feb 18th – San Diego, CA – Baypark Marina
Thurs. Feb 23rd – Berkeley, CA – Ashkenaz
Fri Feb 24th – Caspar, CA – The Caspar Inn
Sat Feb 25th – Arcata, CA – Jambalaya
Sat March 3rd – Santa Cruz, CA – Moe’s Alley
Fri. March 9th – Fairfax, CA – 19 Broadway
Wed March 14th – Williams, OR – Provoldt Grange
Sat March 17th – Seattle, WA – Club Sur
Sun April 22nd – Redway, CA – Mateel Community Center
Collie Buddzw/ Zion I and New Kingston
Thursday, January 26th - Higher Ground, Burlington VT
Friday, January 27th - House of Blues, Boston MA
Saturday, January 28th - Metropolis, Montreal QC
Sunday, January 29th - Sound Academy, Toronto ON
Collie Buddz w/ New Kingston
Thursday, March 1st - Bear's Tooth, Anchorage AK
Saturday, March 3rd - 9 Mile Music Festival, Miami FL
Saturday, March 24th - High Up Fest, Kirkwood CA
Groundation
Feb 2 – The New Parish // Oakland, CA
Feb 3 – The Mystic Theatre // Petaluma, CA
Feb 4 – The Mateel Community Centre // Redway, CA
Feb 5 – The Independent // San Francisco, CA
Feb 6 – The Catalyst // Santa Cruz, CA **Bob's birthday show!**
Feb 8 – The Coach House // San Juan Capistrano, CA
Feb 9 – Belly Up Tavern // Solana Beach, CA
Feb 10 – Belly Up Tavern // Solana Beach, CA
Feb 11 – El Rey Theatre // Los Angeles, CA
Feb 12 – The Majestic Theatre // Ventura, CA
Feb 13 - SLO Brew // San Luis Obispo, CA
THE GREEN
Peace Of Mind Tour with Rebelution:
February 08 - NEW ORLEANS, LA - House Of Blues
February 09 - HOUSTON, TX - House Of Blues
February 10 - AUSTIN, TX - Stubb’s
February 11 - DALLAS, TX - House Of Blues
February 12 - FAYETTEVILLE, AR - George’s Majestic
February 15 - ALBUQUERQUE, NM - Sunshine Theater
February 16 - TEMPE, AZ - Marquee Theater
February 17 - HOLLYWOOD, CA - Hollywood Palladium
February 18 - OAKLAND, CA - Fox Theater
February 19 - SANTA CRUZ, CA - The Catalyst
February 22 - CHICO, CA - Senator Theater
February 23 - EUGENE, OR - McDonald Theatre
February 24 - PORTLAND, OR - Roseland Theatre
February 25 - SEATTLE, WA - Showbox SoDo
The Green HEADLINING:
February 26 - VANCOUVER, BC, Canada - Venue w/ Rebel Emergency
February 29 - CALGARY, AB, Canada - SAIT w/ Rebel Emergency
Fyah Wyah and Don Carlos and The Dub Vision Band
Thurs. Feb 9th San Francisco, CA - The Independent
Sat. Feb 11th Santa Cruz, CA - Moe's Alley
Wed. Feb 15th - San Juan Capistrano, CA - The Coach House
Thurs. Feb 16th Los Angeles, CA - The Key Club
Sat. Feb 18th San Diego, CA - Baypark Marina
Fri. Feb 24th Fairfax, CA - 19 Broadway
Sat. Feb 25th Santa Barbara, CA - Soho's
Thurs. March 1st Arcata, CA - The Arcata Theatre
Fri. March 2nd Portland, OR - Mount Tabor's Pub
Sat. March 3rd Seattle, WA - Club Sur
Mon. March 5th Salt Lake City, UT - Bar Delux
Tues. March 6th Aspen, CO - The Belly Up
Fri. March 9th Denver, CO - Cervantes
Sat. March 10th Albuquerque, NM - The El Rey Theater
Sun. March 11th Taos, NM - The Ktao Solar Center
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www.reverbnation.com/1fyahwyah
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Bim Sherman is born in Westmoreland, Jamaica. (some say b. 1952) |
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J. Master Monkey, Japanese selector, is born. |
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"If there is a sin against life, it consists perhaps not so much in despairing of life, as in hoping for another life, and in eluding the implacable grandeur of this life."
-- Albert Camus |
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By Richie B, host – “HOT MIX” on Hot 102FM
JAMAICA MUSIC COUNTDOWN
By Richie B, host – “HOT MIX” on Hot 102FM
Feb 3 - 9, 2012
TOP 25 DANCE HALL SINGLES
TW LW WOC TITLE/ARTISTE/LABEL
01 1 9 Wine – Cham – Cash Flow (2wks@#1) NM
02 5 8 Clean – Popcaan – TJ Records U-3
03 2 11 Set Up Shop – Damian “Jnr Gong Marley” – Ghetto Youth International (2wks@#1) D-1
04 3 13 Convertible – Assassin aka Agent Sasco – Good Good (pp#2) D-1
05 6 12 If I Was Your Girl – Ms. Triniti – Trinigirl/Unseen Lab Records U-1
06 4 14 Got To Luv U – Sean Paul feat. Alexis Jordan – Atlantic Records (3wks@#1) D-2
07 8 7 Shut Up – Bounty Killer – Starkutt Records U-1
08 9 10 Can”t Tickle Me – Busy Signal – First Name Music U-1
09 11 7 Party Shot – Popcaan – TJ Records U-2
10 13 5 World Boss (Why Pree) – Vybz Kartel – Head Concussion U-3
11 12 8 School Fee - Darrio – Subkonshus Music U-1
12 7 15 Only Man She Want – Popcaan – Sounique Records (1wk@#1) D-5
13 15 6 Dash Out – Tifa – JA Production U-2
14 12 16 Ama Need Security – Supa Hype, Munga & Chi Ching Ching – Chimney Records (pp#5) D-2
15 17 6 Drop It (Like U Doin It) – Cham – Copper Shot Music U-2
16 20 4 Do Sumn – Konshens – Subkonshus Music U-4
17 14 20 Settle Down – Mavado – JA Production (3wks@#1) D-3
18 19 5 Galis Anthem – Specialist – Downsound Records U-1
19 16 12 Caribbean Girls – Aidonia – JA Production (pp#7) D-3
20 18 18 Do Road – Mavado – Chrome Productions (pp#3) D-2
21 21 17 Tun up Di Ting – Khago – JA Production (1wk@#1) NM
22 24 2 Come Over – Tarrus Riley – Seanizzle Records U-2
23 - New My Boy Lollipop – Gabriel feat. Bounty Killer – Gibby Music
24 22 19 Bad Pickney – Aidonia – D Genius (pp#4) D-2
25 23 24 Final Destination – Mavado – Chimney Records (1wk@#1) D-2
TOP 25 REGGAE SINGLES
TW LW WOC TITLE/ARTISTE/LABEL
01 3 13 Collide – Singing Melody – Shem Music (1wk@#1) U-2
02 1 14 Will I Wait – Iba Mahr – BR Production (2wks@#1) D-1
03 2 18 Live Your Life – Richie Stephens and Gentleman – Pot of Gold (1wk@#1) D-1
04 4 16 Overload – I-Tahweh – Tap Nat Muzik NM
05 6 14 Baby Come To Me – Lenya Wilks – ZX5 Records U-1
06 8 16 Take U There – Hefla Nyah – 619 Entertainment U-2
07 5 17 Broken Vessel – George Nooks – Total Records (pp#4) D-2
08 7 19 Corner Stone – Jermaine Michael – Stashment Records (1wk@#1) D-1
09 10 12 Tonight Is The Night – Sophia Brown – Music Mecka Records U-1
10 11 12 Ah Nuh Me – Ryan Oneil – Raw Moon Productions U-1
11 12 11 Fill My Cup – Don Dexx – Di Next Generation Production U-1
12 13 10 Silver Words – Robert Minott feat. Kirk Kbz – World Beat Music Group U-1
13 14 9 Late – Assassin aka Agent Sasco – Di Genius U-1
14 9 17 Cheaters Prayer – Chris Martin – CR203 Records (3wks@#1) D-5
15 16 7 She’s All Woman – Hezron – Whatage Music U-1
16 17 9 If You – Cecile – CR203 Records U-1
17 19 4 Judgement Day – Raging Fyah – Raging Fyah Productions U-2
18 15 20 Don’t You Burn – Lady Ann – J Small Productions (pp#6) D-3
19 22 3 They Told Me – King Asar – W.S.P./Kill-A-Snake U-3
20 18 21 The Gambler – Busy Signal – VP/Warner Nashville (1wk@#1) D-2
21 20 26 Get Better – Nando – Heart to Art (2wks@#1) D-1
22 24 2 System Feel Like Letting Go) – Romain Virgo – Vikings/Jr. Brown Productions U-2
23 - New Nah Give Up – Jimmy Reid – Black Tiger Music
24 - New Help Someone – Rippa Jackson – Hot Head Kulcha
25 23 29 Leaving Come the Morning – Bonafide feat. Vybz Kartel – AMIBUG Group (3wks@#1) D-2
TOP TEN ALBUMS/CD CHART
TW LW WOC TITLE/ARTISTE/LABEL
01 2 10 Break Loose – Prophecy – Jah Alone Inc. (1wk@#1) U-1
02 3 8 The Hit List Vol. 3 – Various Artistes – Tads Int’l Records U-1
03 1 13 Life Teachings – I-Wayne – VP Records (2wks@#1) D-2
04 4 8 Strictly The Best #45 – Various Artistes – VP Records NM
05 6 6 Strictly The Best #44 – Various Artistes – VP Records U-1
06 7 5 Gregory Isaacs: African Museum and Tads Records Collection – Vol. 2 – Gregory Isaacs – Tads Records and African Museum U-1
07 5 17 Tell Me How Mi Sound – Warrior King – Tads Record (2wks@#1) D-2
08 9 3 The Invitation – C-Sharp Band – C-Sharp Music U-1
09 10 2 Summer in Kingston – Shaggy – Ranch/Big Yard Music U-1
10 - New Wild & Free – Ziggy Marley – Tuff Gong
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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
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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