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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2012 THE DOME AT QUEEN MARY - LONG BEACH, CA TICKETS ON SALE NOW AT WWW.GROOVETICKETS.COM AND SELECT ROOTS OUTLETS
(Long Beach, CA) – Reggae superstars Junior Reid (“One Blood”) and Gyptian (“Hold Yuh”) live and direct from Jamaica will be the headliners of the inaugural 1 Love Earth-Strong Festival at The Dome at the Queen Mary - 1126 Queens Way in Long Beach, California on Saturday, February 18, 2012, Festival hours are 6pm to 12am Midnight and also includes a line-up of top Reggae talents with the Ikronik Band (Jamaica), Quinto Sol (one of LA’s favorite Reggae bands from East LA), Ras Indio (from Belize), Ginjah and Egg Nog (from Jamaica), Black Ice, Channel Rock Movement (DJ/soundsystem from Long Beach) and many more to be added.
Families are encouraged to come out and enjoy the night full of music and culture at this all ages event. A variety of authentic Caribbean food and drinks will be on sale, plus international cultural arts and crafts vendor stalls.
General Admission tickets are available for $30 in advance (tickets will be more day of the show at the venue) on the www.GrooveTickets.com website and select roots ticket outlets throughout the Long Beach and Los Angeles areas. The 1 Love Earth-Strong Festival hotline numbers are Eyerie (562) 408-1000 and Casey Frances (562) 746-6044 for general information, vendor booths, directions, and line‑up updates.
Facebook Event Page: http://www.facebook.com/events/295252680531967
Festival produced by Rootsie Productions and Eyerie Productions
www.RasIndioBelize.com
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Iration w/special guests Trevor Hall and Thrive
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LAKE TAHOE, NV – Iration with special guests Trevor Hall and Thrive, will take the stage at the MontBleu Theatre, Saturday, February 25, 2012. Doors open at 8p, show begins at 9p. Tickets are just $20.00 in advance, or $22.50 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 callingMontBleu Resort, 775-588-3515.
With influences stretching through multiple genres, Iration’s style defies categorization. They have called their sound “New Roots”, taking roots reggae and giving it a modern twist. Elements of dub stand at the forefront of Iration’s sound. Joe and Adam’s rhythmic drum and bass are mixed with Micah and Catlin’s rocking guitars and Cayson’s distinctive keyboard/synth. The music is dubbed by King to create Iration’s signature sound. Three lead vocalists in Catlin, Kai and Micah give each song its own unique feeling.Iration has performed with acts such as Pepper, Steel Pulse, Don Carlos, The Expendables, Yellowman, Mikey Dread, Natural Vibrations and Ooklah the Moc.
Trevor Hall has worked with such producers as John Alagia (John Mayer, Jason Mraz, Dave Matthews) and The Laboriel Brothers (Sting, Paul McCartney), has appeared at the famous Lollapalooza festival and has toured with such acts as Stevie Nicks, Jason Mraz, The Wailers, and Ben Harper. Trevor is a musician’s musician, as exemplified by Colbie Caillat who claims "Trevor has one of the most beautiful voices I have ever heard."
Born in South Carolina and raised in California, Trevor Hall developed an affinity for summery acoustic music, from the beachside ambiance of Jack Johnson to the leisurely stroll of Bob Marley. Having spent his teenage years at a boarding school for the arts, Hall dedicated his life to music upon his high-school graduation. He self-released Lace Up Your Shoes in 2004; two years later, the teenaged Hall prepared for his major-label debut with Geffen Records. The Rascals Have Returned, an introductory EP produced by John Alagía, featured a soothing mix of reggae, folk, and roots rock.
Hall’s previous recordings have appeared in numerous films and television shows including his recording, “Other Ways,” which was in the Shrek the Third feature and soundtrack. Trevor also covered the Band’s “Life is a Carnival” for the star-studded tribute album, Endless Highway: The Music of the Band.
Opening the show is Hybrid Reggae/Rock band Thrive, who is pioneering a unique sound in the ever-growing genre of Reggae/Rock music.
Tickets are just $20 in advance, or $22.50 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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Los Angeles, CA Axed Musicians Protest
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(www.reuters.com) - Angry musicians protested outside Sunday's Grammy Awards ceremony over a decision to cut 31 ethnic and minority musical categories from the music industry's top awards.
Organizers said they hoped dozens of music artists and fans of Latin jazz, gospel and blues music would join in the demonstration, and attend an alternative concert.
Some 23,000 people have signed a petition demanding that the Recording Academy reinstate Grammy awards for Native American and Hawaiian music, and reverse cuts in categories for Latin Jazz, Gospel, R&B and Blues that were axed in a major overhaul last year.
Paul Simon, Carlos Santana, Bonnie Raitt and Bobby Sanabria are among the dozens of artists who have spoken out against the decision. Musicians say the Grammy cuts will harm their careers financially and diminish the profile of music enjoyed by minority communities.
"We are holding this concert to remind music fans about all the great music that has been eliminated from the Grammys. To paraphrase what Frank Sinatra said at the first Grammy Awards in 1959, 'Remember, the awards are about excellence, not popularity.'", Latin jazz artist Matos said.
The Recording Academy announced in April that it was slashing the number of Grammy categories to 78 from 109 for the 2012 Grammy Awards, saying the cuts were necessary to maintain "the prestige of the highest and only peer-recognized award in music."
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STAY FLY WITH MEGA BANTON |
 MEGA BANTON has maintained a deep affection for music as long as he can remember, born Garth Alexander Williams and grew up in city of Portmore located in St Catherine outside of the capital of Kingston. Mega Banton in his early youth would crooned the lyrics and sounds of his favorite artists such as Dennis Brown, Yellow man and Alton Ellis over his father's stereo system; he would also performed these songs at school concert, and at local neighborhood street party. Mega Banton would eventually start writing his own songs and developing his own lyrical style while attending the prestigious ST. ANDREW TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL. Mega Banton skills and reputation grew as a talented young deejay in the community. Mega Banton began performing at local stage shows which caught the attentions of veteran Deejay in the reggae industry such as RICKY GENERAL; who loved the young artist drive and ambition and decided to introduced him to the notorious reggae mogul/ producer Jack Scorpio.
 While at recording sessions at the Black Scorpio labeled Mega earned a reputation for his intense delivery and provocative vocal flare. Mega swift hard-hitting lyrical delivery distinguished him from among the emerging deejays with songs that epitomized the dance hall era of the early 90s. He began to record tracks like 'GIVE IT A EASE" which is the first song he ever recorded. The song echoed the harsh reality of Jamaica lifestyle which most of the people and community lived in daily and the violence that surrounded them; his song gave hope to the massive with a positive message. In 1993 Mega Banton released his debut album, FIRST POSITION, on VP records with hit singles such as NAME A MENTION, GLAMOROUS, and SO WI STAY. The single "SOUND BOY KILLING" on the same album charted on the US BILLBOARD charts and propelled Mega Banton career to international status; which led to a record deal with SONY RECORDS and produced the album 1,000,000 MEGA WATTS in 1996.
 Mega have toured extensively with the Shocking Vibes Crew such as Beenie Man, and Tanto Metro and Devonte. The popular street anthems MONEY INA MI POCKET and PON DI CORNER, revived Mega Banton status as one of Jamaica's most respected deejays in the business; these songs stayed on the Reggae charts in Jamaica and the United States for several months in 2003. Mega Banton popular underground singles such as RISE IT, GIMMI DEM and GARISON featuring Mr. Lex, have kept Mega Banton name buzzing in the streets, on the charts, in the clubs, and on top of his game in the reggae dance hall areana; The singles GIMMI DEM and GARRISON were released on Gargamel Records and produced by one of Mega Banton idol and musical inspiration Buju Banton. Mega has been limited his appearance on various Dancehall Rhythms in the last few years, as he chooses rhythms that fits his unique style, voice and swag;while he still manages to preserve his untouchable style and status which can be heard on his latest song and video "Stay Fly" on the Basik Instink Riddim by Taranchyla and dj Froggy. http://youtu.be/jD7eephQpuQ
Mega Banton has maintained a herbal and meditation vibes and following in Northern California and the Bay Area with songs such as 'I'm so High", "Fly Away" and "Get High" which he performed on the Annual Smoke Tree Tour. Mega Banton has record songs with reggae greats such as Barrington Levy, Micheal Rose, Leroy Smart, Lady Saw, Steel Pulse, Tanto Metro & Devonte, Mr. Lex, Cecile, Ricky General and Delly Ranks. Today Mega Banton still remain humble, focus and determine to take over the dancehall scene and radio waves. Mega Banton is currently in the studio in Jamaica working on new his album and a single to be drop in 2012. Mega Banton in recent years have been working and recording in the studios with top name producers and labels in the reggae industry in Jamaica such as dance hall producer NotNice, Jam 2, Steely and Cleevie, Baby G, King Jammy, John John, Equanox, Braeton Connection and Free Willy.
Mega Banton also known as Megah Di Megaladon, or Megah is currently under the management of TWINKLEEK MUSIC GROUP / KNAK DEM OUT PRODUCTION who is based in Oakland California and is in the final stages of completion of his new album, THUG POETRY to be released in the summer of 2012. The new album features a combination of Mega's usual hardcore dancehall edge with an added touch of hip-hop with a variety of tunes and topics such as DUPPY SHOW, MONEY VENTURE, EYES ON ME & CRIMINAL. Fans can look out for songs, singles and the upcoming album release on Mega Banton official Facebook page; to listen and purchase Mega Banton songs go to ReverbNation/Mega Banton. Mega Banton current tracks will also be featured on an upcoming mix cd called "ENEMIES ON DEADLY GROUND", which will be out in the Spring of 2012. Mega Banton has proved his position as an undeniable force and legend in the dance hall scene which others follows artist uses as a guide.; For booking information contact Postman Ali at (510)759-1091 or at www.knakdemout.com
Purchase at:
http://www.reverbnation.com/artist/control_room/2372565#!/therealmegabanton
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The Performing Arts Center of Miami Presents: |
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Idaho - Marley in the Mountains Returns to Ketchum President's Day Weekend
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Contact: Danny Walton / 208.720.5431
The Good Times return Presidents Weekend for the 4th Annual Marley in the Mts! Come out and celebrate winter and all the Mt. Niceness! The Greatest Show on Snow! Headlining the 2012 Marley in the Mountains Celebration on Saturday February 18th is Abja and the Lions of Kush. Regarded as one of the hottest acts out of St. Croix,Virgin Islands, Abja will be making his 1st Ketchum appearance.
“Abja has some serious energy-serious roots reggae” exclaims Damian Marley.
Soulmedic, is California’s top reggae performer and will be backed by Lions Den Sound System and DJ Vision. Also, will be Idahos favorites Old Death Whisper, Army of Pines, Captain Dano and the Nobodies. Reggae/hip-hop sensation Obie Won will be MC. Plus other special guests and surprises! MNM is proud to partner with Sun Valley Adaptive Sports and its Higher Ground program. SVAS will receive $5 for all pre-sale tickets. Higher Ground would like to welcome all veterans to enjoy a FREE concert ticket.
For more info visit www.marleyinthemountains.com
or our facebook page www.facebook.com/events/251387658267509/
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Weapons of Mass Connection in a City with a New Direction |
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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
website: http://ow.ly/8QiCK
We also have a radio station set up here: http://audiorealm.com/play/174092/ROCKAZRADIO
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Murphy Dread Seeking Promotional Music and Video for Nigerian Radio and T.V. |
Reggae DJ Murphy Dread (on Ray Power 100.5 FM, Abuja, Nigeria) is seeking promotional singles, videos, posters and flyers from reggae artists...Murphy Dread is on every Sunday from 11PM - 12 Midnite, broadcasting to 1 million listeners. Give Thanks in advance; please send promotional materials to:
Murphy Dread
c/o Iliya Elkanah Star Express PLC #7
Malumfashi Close Garki Area 11, Abuja Nigeriamurphydread2004@yahoo.com
tel: 2348065570069 or 2348092872593
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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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Award winning Belizean Reggae Artist, RAS INDIO, is Back on the Scene Making Musical Waves Early in 2012. |
 Coming off of a solid 6 month tour in 2011, which included 17 performances July 3rd - Dec 14th, it turned out to be a shorter break than expected for this hard working artist. Ras Indio is already back in the USA on an early 2012 tour. This tour started Jan 27th in Nevada City, California, where Ras Indio performed for the 1st time ever along side JAH MIKEY 1 Sound System.
On Feb 3rd he was invited to join The Counter CULTURE Band, Trevor LYON & More in “A Night of Positive Vibez” at the Transient Lounge in Santa Rosa, California, which then bubbled over into the following day Feb 4th, where he made a Special Guest Appearance at the “Reggae Birthday Bash” in Novato, California.
Next, he will perform at the 1st Annual 1 LOVE Earth Strong FESTIVAL, which will be held Feb 18th, at the Queen Mary Dome in Long Beach, California. This festival features some of Reggae’s biggest icons, GYPTIAN & JUNIOR REED. Recently added to this line up is GINJAH. Check groovetickets.com.
 On Feb 19th, the tour continues right away in Northern California at the Casper INN in Fort Bragg, California, where he will reconnect with The Counter CULTURE Band and Trevor LYON for another full night of Reggae VIBEZ.
Ras Indio will be AVAILABLE for BOOKINGS Feb 20th - Mar30th, with the exception of Mar 10th, when he returns to Santa Rosa, California for a dance called “DETOX”.
Our current plans are to be in Belize by April 1st to shoot the official video for “RASTA PARTY”, a Brand New song recently recorded by Ras Indio & Turtleman, while spending time in Belize during the end of 2011. LOOK OUT for this song, along with 15 other sparkling tracks, on the next upcoming album which is set to be released in May of this year. Other artists featured on this 2012 release are PRESSURE (Buss Pipe}, JAHMALI, KING Siege, TREVOR Lyon & Bobo DAVID.
 This will be a follow up to his # 1 Album “Jah Bless Us” which is still available on I Tunes & CD Baby for Digital Downloading & at Ernie B Reggae or the Official website WWW.RASINDIOBELIZE.COM
The 1st SINGLE Release of this album is entitled “FYAH BLAZE” Available NOW on I TUNES !!!
ORDER HERE: Just click on this LINK: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/rasindio3
WATCH VIDEO here click on this link : http://youtu.be/31aaKi2OYPc
LOOK OUT for BRAND NEW SINGLES to be Released EVERY MONTH on I TUNES & other Digital Downloading sites.
ORDER RAS INDIO Music NOW from ITUNES or CD BABY! ! !
Click on this LINK for ITUNES: http://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/ras-indio/id283110459
"JAH BLESS US" FULL ALBUM LINK on CD BABY HERE: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/rasindio
To SEE & HEAR the Latest Ras Indio Releases visit: YOUTUBE.COM/RASINDIO
To stay updated on Tour info visit the Official website or check: FACEBOOK.COM/RASINDIO
To Order: CD’s, DVD’s & T SHIRTS visit: WWW.RASINDIOBELIZE.COM
For 2012 BOOKINGS Summer-Fall:
Email: bookings@rasindiobelize.com or rasindio@gmail.com
or call: 310 347- 1746 USA /011 501 636-0978 BZ
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MLBblogger & DJ Roberto Angotti |
 Inspired by the great Roberto Clemente, Roberto spent his youth in the right field pavilion of Dodger Stadium at every Pirates game to get up close to his favorite player. After Clemente's tragic death in 1972, Roberto became an avid California Angels fan following the careers of Nolan Ryan and Frank Tanana. He has seen first-hand the team's transformation into what is now known as the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.
A California native with a love for the state of Washington, Roberto started writing as a teenager covering Orange County high school sports for local newspapers including the La Habra Advocate. As a Film Studies student at Claremont McKenna College, he did baseball play-by-play on KSPC 88.7 FM with Jimmy "The Saint" Christopher(who later became the PA announcer at the Ballpark in Arlington for the Texas Rangers).
Writing his college thesis on reggae music, Roberto interviewed the legendary Peter Tosh and hosted the only reggae radio program on the commercial airwaves at KNAC in Long Beach. Later, Roberto would bring his "Reggae Revolution" to the World Famous KROQ 106.7 for nearly a decade before moving south to co-host a radio show with San Diego Chargers David Binn. He has since written liner notes for the likes of UB40, Sublime, Pato Banton, Tippa Irie, Macka B and Mad Professor.
Roberto is a proud father of a San Diego State University student. He currently works as a high school English teacher and an ESL instructor for the Orange County Department of Education.
See the video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lKiTQiGzvQ
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Tanice Morrison :: My All |
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Dubbed as the singer with a powerhouse voice, Morrison has held her own. She describes her music as Soulful Reggae, with a blend of Jazz and Soul. Hear her new cd release "My All" -here, now!
For more information on this new artist please visit her website www.tanicemorrison.net Links: www.youtube.com/tanmorduf
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MISHKA
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 and The Fyah Squad Band
02/16/12 - Hawaii ~ Open Hawaii dates
03/07/12 - San Leandro ~ (Private) Juvenile Hall (volunteer track show)
03/24/12 - San Francisco ~ Pier 23 [Official CD RELEASE for "A Little Bit of Love"]
04/09/12 - Nevada City ~ Cooper's (track show)
04/16/12 - Santa Rosa ~ Last Day Saloon [also with The Skatalites]
04/22/12 - Redway ~ Mateel Community Center (Dedicated to the Medicated Festival)
05/18/12 - Martinez ~ Armando's
07/14/12 - Legget ~ Tan Oak Park (Dance for Freedom Festival - Benefit)
.....more dates coming soon. For Additional info, please visit www.JuniorToots.com
lions den unlimited soundz feat. Vision AKA Zen Ken & guests
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
with Duane Stephenson:
February 17, 2012 Moenkopi Legacy Inn, Tuba City, AZ
February 19, 2012 The Summit, Durango, CO
February 20, 2012 The Belly Up, Aspen, CO
February 21, 2012 Santa Fe Sol, Santa Fe, NM
February 22, 2012 Legendary Live Reggae Wednesdays, Shug's, Boulder, CO February 23, 2012 The Tap House, Steamboat Springs, CO
February 25, 2012 The Rockit Room, San Francisco, CA
February 26, 2012 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 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
THE GREEN
Peace Of Mind Tour with Rebelution:
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
Don Carlos and Fyah Wyah and The Dub Vision Band
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
FYAH WYAH, standing for Fresh, Youthful, Aware, and Happy – With You At Heart, has been creating and performing conscious music with reggae roots for nearly three decades. As an Afro-Caribbean man, born on the North Coast of Jamaica to Cuban-born parents, FYAH WYAH lives to the ideal that global music can unite races and nations in peace and positivity. Believing in the revival power of the overflow of GOOD words, FYAH practices an art form that unites music with a mission to enCOURAGE, upLIFT, restore HOPE, and nurture the spirit of expectancy in all people. FYAH WYAH is a Good Word Artist-- who shares his message through concerts, motivational music workshops, international festivals, school, university, and church functions, talks shows, media interviews, and writing. His MYSPACE at www.myspace.com/fyahwyah is growing daily as one of the leading motivational pages cultivating co-OPERATION within nations.
For booking please call: (412)980.3275
www.myspace.com/fyahwyah
www.reverbnation.com/1fyahwyah
www.facebook.com/fyah.wyah
RAS INDIO 2012 WINTER TOUR DATES
Sat - Feb 18th -w/GYPTIAN & JUNIOR REED@Queen Mary Dome-Long Beach, Ca
Sun - Feb 19th - “CASPER INN” w/ Counter CULTURE - Fort Bragg, Ca
Sat - Mar 10th - Special GUEST at “DETOX” Transient Lounge - Santa Rosa, Ca For more info Please visit – www.RasIndioBelize.com
The Itals
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Provoldt Grange |
Provoldt, OR |
| 2/19/2012 |
Bob Marley Days |
San Diego CA |
| 2/24/2012 |
El Rey Theater |
Albuquerque NM |
| 2/25/2012 |
Ktao Solar Center |
Taos NM |
Steel Pulse
02/21/12 Tue The National Richmond, VA
02/22/12 Wed 9:30 Club Washington, DC
02/23/12 Thu Union Transfer Philadelphia, PA
02/24/12 Fri The Stone Pony Asbury Park, NJ
02/25/12 Sat Terminal 5 New York, NY
02/26/12 Sun House of Blues Boston, MA
04/12/12 Thu House of Blues West Hollywood, CA
04/13/12 Fri Belly Up Tavern Solana Beach, CA
04/19/12 Thu House of Blues N. Myrtle Beach, SC
04/20/12 Fri House of Blues Orlando, FL
04/21/12 Sat Culture Room Fort Lauderdale, FL
04/22/12 Sun Culture Room Fort Lauderdale, FL
04/25/12 Wed Freebird Live Jacksonville Beach, FL
04/26/12 Thu Vinyl Music Hall Pensacola, FL
04/27/12 Fri New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival New Orleans, LA
04/28/12 Sat La Zona Rosa Austin, TX
04/29/12 Sun Sam Houston Race Park Houston, TX
06/02/12 Sat 5th Street Beach Stage Virginia Beach, VA
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Spanner Banner is born. |
| 1974: |
Nikki (Nicole Marcella Burt) is born in Port Antonio, Portland, Jamaica. |
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Hemp cultivation legalized in U.K. |
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"Mastery does not come from dabbling. We have to be prepared to pay the price. We need to have the sustained enthusiasm that motivates us to give our best."
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By Richie B, host – “HOT MIX” on Hot 102FM
Feb 17 - 23, 2012
TOP 25 DANCE HALL SINGLES
TW LW WOC TITLE/ARTISTE/LABEL
01 1 10 Clean – Popcaan – TJ Records (2wks@#1) NM
02 2 11 Wine – Cham – Cash Flow (2wks@#1) NM
03 4 14 If I Was Your Girl – Ms. Triniti – Trinigirl/Unseen Lab Records U-1
04 5 9 Shut Up – Bounty Killer – Starkutt Records U-1
05 7 9 Party Shot – Popcaan – TJ Records U-2
06 3 13 Set Up Shop – Damian “Jnr Gong Marley” – Ghetto Youth International (2wks@#1) D-3
07 8 12 Can”t Tickle Me – Busy Signal – First Name Music U-1
08 9 7 World Boss (Why Pree) – Vybz Kartel – Head Concussion U-1
09 10 10 School Fee - Darrio – Subkonshus Music U-1
10 6 15 Convertible – Assassin aka Agent Sasco – Good Good (pp#2) D-4
11 12 8 Dash Out – Tifa – JA Production U-1
12 13 8 Drop It (Like U Doin It) – Cham – Copper Shot Music U-1
13 14 6 Do Sumn – Konshens – Subkonshus Music U-1
14 11 16 Got To Luv U – Sean Paul feat. Alexis Jordan – Atlantic Records (3wks@#1) D-3
15 15 17 Only Man She Want – Popcaan – Sounique Records (1wk@#1) NM
16 16 7 Galis Anthem – Specialist – Downsound Records NM
17 19 4 Come Over – Tarrus Riley – Seanizzle Records U-2
18 18 22 Settle Down – Mavado – JA Production (3wks@#1) NM
19 21 3 My Boy Lollipop – Gabriel feat. Bounty Killer – Gibby Music U-2
20 17 18 Ama Need Security – Supa Hype, Munga & Chi Ching Ching – Chimney Records (pp#5) D-3
21 20 14 Caribbean Girls – Aidonia – JA Production (pp#7) D-1
22 24 2 Tax Inna My World – Khago – Seanizzle Records U-2
23 22 19 Tun up Di Ting – Khago – JA Production (1wk@#1) D-1
24 23 20 Do Road – Mavado – Chrome Productions (pp#3) D-1
25 - New Survivor – Mavado feat. Akon – We The Best Music Group
TOP 25 REGGAE SINGLES
TW LW WOC TITLE/ARTISTE/LABEL
01 3 18 Overload – I-Tahweh – Tap Nat Muzik (1wk@#1) U-2
02 4 16 Baby Come To Me – Lenya Wilks – ZX5 Records U-2
03 1 15 Collide – Singing Melody – Shem Music (2wks@#1) D-2
04 5 18 Take U There – Hefla Nyah – 619 Entertainment U-1
05 2 16 Will I Wait – Iba Mahr – BR Production (2wks@#1) D-3
06 8 14 Ah Nuh Me – Ryan Oneil – Raw Moon Productions U-2
07 6 20 Live Your Life – Richie Stephens and Gentleman – Pot of Gold (1wk@#1) D-1
08 9 14 Tonight Is The Night – Sophia Brown – Music Mecka Records U-1
09 10 13 Fill My Cup – Don Dexx – Di Next Generation Production U-1
10 11 12 Silver Words – Robert Minott feat. Kirk Kbz – World Beat Music Group U-1
11 12 11 Late – Assassin aka Agent Sasco – Di Genius U-1
12 7 19 Broken Vessel – George Nooks – Total Records (pp#4) D-5
13 16 6 Judgement Day – Raging Fyah – Raging Fyah Productions U-3
14 14 11 If You – Cecile – CR203 Records NM
15 15 9 She’s All Woman – Hezron – Whatage Music NM
16 17 5 They Told Me – King Asar – W.S.P./Kill-A-Snake U-1
17 13 21 Corner Stone – Jermaine Michael – Stashment Records (1wk@#1) D-4
18 20 4 System Feel Like Letting Go) – Romain Virgo – Vikings/Jr. Brown Productions U-2
19 21 3 Nah Give Up – Jimmy Reid – Black Tiger Music U-2
20 22 3 Help Someone – Rippa Jackson – Hot Head Kulcha U-2
21 18 19 Cheaters Prayer – Chris Martin – CR203 Records (3wks@#1) D-3
22 19 22 Don’t You Burn – Lady Ann – J Small Productions (pp#6) D-3
23 23 23 The Gambler – Busy Signal – VP/Warner Nashville (1wk@#1) NM
24 - New I Wanna Be The One – Bonafide feat. Etana – AMIBUG Group
25 24 28 Get Better – Nando – Heart to Art (2wks@#1) D-1
TOP TEN ALBUMS/CD CHART
TW LW WOC TITLE/ARTISTE/LABEL
01 2 10 The Hit List Vol. 3 – Various Artistes – Tads Int’l Records (1wk@#1) U-1
02 1 12 Break Loose – Prophecy – Jah Alone Inc. (2wks@#1) D-1
03 3 9 Strictly The Best #45 – Various Artistes – VP Records NM
04 4 15 Life Teachings – I-Wayne – VP Records (2wks@#1) NM
05 8 4 Summer in Kingston – Shaggy – Ranch/Big Yard Music U-3
06 7 5 The Invitation – C-Sharp Band – C-Sharp Music U-1
07 9 3 Wild & Free – Ziggy Marley – Tuff Gong U-2
08 5 8 Strictly The Best #44 – Various Artistes – VP Records D-3
09 6 7 Gregory Isaacs: African Museum and Tads Records Collection – Vol. 2 – Gregory Isaacs – Tads Records and African Museum D-3
10 10 19 Tell Me How Mi Sound – Warrior King – Tads Record (2wks@#1) NM
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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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