2012 Austin Reggae Festival: April 20-22 at

Auditorium Shores Event Helps Feed Thousands of

Hungry Central Texas Families

2012 Austin Reggae Festival April 20-22,

2012 Auditorium Shores, Austin, Texas

www.austinreggaefest.com

Headliners: Collie Buddz, Rootz Underground, Tidal waves

hotline: 512-684-2547

The 19th annual Austin Reggae Festival returns to Auditorium Shores from Friday, April 20 through Sunday, April 22. This celebration of dub music benefits the Capital Area Food Bank of Texas (CAFB). The 2011 event helped provide more than 650,000 meals for hungry families throughout Central Texas.

Headliners for the 2012 Austin Reggae Festival include Collie Buddz (Friday, April 20), Tidal Waves (Saturday, April 21) and Rootz Underground (Sunday, April 21). Other amazing acts scheduled to perform at this year's event include Grupo Fantasmo, Cas Haley, New Kingston, Dubtronic Kru, One Destiny, Mau Mau Chaplains and many many others. See the full band lineup at www.austinreggaefest.com

Admission for the 2012 Austin Reggae Festival is just $15.00 per day if purchased in advance via www.austinreggaefest.com.

Patrons can also click to www.austinreggaefest.com to buy a three-day pass for $35.00. Advance tickets are also available at all Planet K locations in Austin, San Antonio and San Marcos.

Advance ticket sales end at the end of the day on Thursday, April 19. Price for walkup admission is $20 per day (cash only).

A portion of the admission fee goes to CAFB. Although additional donations are NOT required for entry, CAFB volunteers will be on hand at the gates of the Austin Reggae Festival to collect your non-perishable food items and cash. The 2011 Austin Reggae Festival raised $207,484.12 to help feed our less fortunate neighbors. Over the last 18 years, the Austin Reggae Festival has raised food and funds to provide more than 3 million meals for hungry families in the Central Texas area.

Hank Perret, Food Bank President & CEO says “The Austin Reggae Festival is living proof that every single individual can make an impact and help end hunger in Central Texas.” He continues: “If you attend the Austin Reggae Festival, then you are a champion against hunger. Everyone who attends this event brings the spirit of One Love to feed our hungry brothers, friends and neighbors.”

Gates for the Austin Reggae Festival open at 11:00 am on Friday, April 20. On Saturday, April 16 and Sunday, April 17, gates open at 11:00 am. Once inside, you can claim your piece of Auditorium Shores (blankets and chairs welcome) to enjoy almost ten hours of live music each day.

In addition to the continuous live music, the Austin Reggae Fest boasts the city’s largest third world market offering clothes, jewelry and other great gift ideas from around the world. Stroll the tree-lined market area where you can visit the international food booths and sample an amazing variety of tasty treats. The Austin Reggae Festival closes at 10:00 pm nightly.

Children 12 and under are admitted free to the 2012 Austin Reggae Festival when accompanied by an adult.

No dogs allowed at the Austin Reggae Festival.

Special thinks to Flamingo Cantina for producing the musical acts for the 2012 Austin Reggae Festival.

For more information (including parking suggestions and list of what can / can't be brought to event), visit austinreggaefest.com, email austinreggaefest@gmail.com or call the hotline at 512-684-2547.

For interviews and other media inquiries, contact AJ Butterfield of the Capital Area Food Bank at 512-684.2531

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Sierra Nevada World Music Festival

This June in Northern California

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Reggae on The River - Benbow, Ca. USA

On Saturday and Sunday, July 21 & 22, the Mateel Community Center proudly presents the 28^th annual Reggae On The River at Benbow Lake State Recreation Area in southern Humboldt County, CA.  An internationally renowned celebration of the best in reggae and world music, the 2012 festival will feature nearly 30 classic and cutting edge reggae and world music artists on two stages, along with 80+ vendors, a lively kid zone, and a weekend full of fun on the banks of the majestic Eel River.

Confirmed artists include Toots & The Maytals, Midnite, Calypso Rose, Romain Virgo, Nkulee Dube, Oliver Mtukudzi & Black Spirits, Tosh Meets Marley, Duane Stephenson, Yami Bolo, Pato Banton & The Now Generation, I-Kronik, Winston Jarrett & Guidance Band, Yellow Wall Dub Squad, and The Lions, with many more artists to be announced in the coming weeks.

Early bird ticket sales start this Sunday, April 1^st at www.reggaeontheriver.com and are priced at $105 for the weekend pass, which offers a savings on the regular advance ticket price.  This discount is good for the month of April and is only applicable to online sales.  Outlet sales will start on April 15^th and will be offered at the regular advance price $110 (and current MCC members will receive a $5 discount when purchased at the Mateel Community Center box office).  Advance tickets are advised as this event sells out.

Stay tuned to the festival website at www.reggaeontheriver.com for further artist updates, camping information, ticket outlets, and other exciting news and don’t miss this very special year as the festival says farewell to Benbow and gears up for a big return home to its’ original French’s Camp location in 2013 and beyond.   For more information on the 28^th annual Reggae On The River call the festival office at (707) 923-3368.

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Final Days for 2 for 1 Ticket Offer !!

Ends Sunday 4.22.12 at Midnight !!!

Brina’s Long Awaited Debut Album

‘Under One Sun’ is Finally Released!

Direct links for purchasing the album are on Brina’s website: www.brinasings.com

Available as a CD by Mail order from: www.brina.bandcamp.com - This also includes free digital download. And from http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/brina As a digital download from: Bandcamp at : www.brina.bandcamp.com iTunes, at: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/under-one-sun/id516464724 And all major digital music download websites. (Bandcamp has high quality audio download files)

Brina is a new voice of World Roots Reggae Music from Jamaica, an artiste steeped in the sounds and rhythms of her Jamaican culture.  Under One Sun features Jamaican legends Toots Hibbert (of Toots and the Maytals) guest vocals, and Sly Dunbar (of Sly and Robbie) on Drums.  The album credits read like a who’s who of some of Jamaica’s finest musicians, the quality of the songs and music, combined with Brina’s talent and sincerity drew many great musicians, eager to be part of this album.

Under One Sun truly represents the talent and creativity that exists in Jamaica. Descended from The Maroons, Brina’s deep connection with drums and African music is as natural as her vocal expressions of freedom and justice.  Her desire is to fuse together elements of her rich cultural and musical heritage using Reggae, Nyabinghi and other musical styles from the African diaspora; singing of justice, equality, liberation, oneness and love.  Brina's songs bring a positive healing message to the world.

Recording and production began in 2009, in the small Tribal Global Studio - built using driftwood from the Caribbean - in the mountains above Kingston. Live drums and bass were tracked at Bob Marley’s world famous Tuff Gong studio, drums with Sly Dunbar at Anchor Studios and Grafton Studio for the live horn sessions.  Memorable vocal sessions were recorded in Jamaica’s mystical Blue Mountains.  Some drum and guitar sessions were recorded in Columbia and California via internet, lending a truly global dimension to the project.  Between hurricanes, tropical storms and loud street sound systems the rest of the album was tracked at Tribal Global Studio.  Recording was completed in the summer of 2010, final mixing and mastering completed in 2011.

With Brina’s incredible and powerful voice and songs backed up by a stellar line up of musicians, Brina's iconic debut album will delight lovers of music and reggae worldwide. This album will take you on a musical journey, with the classic sounds of; Roots Rock Reggae, rocked up Nyabinghi, classic One Drop Riddims, acoustic Nyabinghi drumming and chanting with a rural Jamaican gospel style, Funky Pop, Dub, African, Latin and Brazilian grooves.  Like many classic Jamaican albums embraced by fans of myriad musical genres, this album embraces all the diverse musical influences mentioned, while effortlessly staying firmly rooted in the Reggae tradition.

Brina believes that music is a universal language crossing all borders, a powerful force that will help bring about the dream - the oneness of humanity - to millions of people around the globe.   Under One Sun will keep Roots Reggae Music with a spiritual message on the world map.  The release of this incredible album allows Brina to share her music with the world and should not be missed.

For more information, Bookings, EPK & interviews, please contact Kieran C Murray  at : Email: brina@brinasings.com   Telephone: (UK) +44 7584 519570  Free download of song from Under One Sun available at : www.brinastunes.com

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The Word is Love:

Jamaica’s Michael Manley (Documentary Film)

“The Word is Love: Jamaica’s Michael Manley” is the first comprehensive documentary on the Life of Jamaica’s fourth Prime Minister Michael Manley, from his birth to his struggles to lead Jamaica out of its colonial past to his death and legacy. The documentary itself is a testament to Manley’s commitment to Self-Reliance; directed, filmed and edited by Richard Audley Vaughan who used his own funds to complete the documentary as he took matters into his own hands and fulfilled a dream of his.  Interview subjects include Michael’s children Rachel and Joseph; wives Beverley and Glynne and many more who knew Michael both professionally and personally.  The documentary is now available online check www.manleydoc.com for e-store links.

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SGT Remo Is Back With New Music For 2012!

Sgt. Remo's new back-to-the-dancehall hit single "Dawtah" is now released and available for download. "The single "Dawtah" will blaze up dance floors all over this summer." (www.sgtremo.com, 2011). Sgt. Remo's smooth vocals can easily play in a dancehall session in JA or a top-40 radio station in the U.S.

This style of reggae brings back the classic dancehall of the early 90's that popularized the genre across the world. "Dawtah" was recorded in St. Petersburg, FL in December, 2011 and released by Jah Yutes Entertainment. It’s now available at all digital distributors (iTunes,Amazon MP3, CD Baby). This is the first collaboration between Sgt. Remo and Cuban producer Pedro El Artillero. El Artillero is based out of Saint Petersburg. Although this riddim is a strictly dancehall riddim, you can hear a hint of a Hispanic Caribbean flavor that makes this song a crossover over several genres.

Sgt. Remo and El Artillero also collaborated on the Serious Love Riddim release featuring Sgt. Remo’s “Feeling No Pain”. This was released as a "FREE", that's right FREE compilation album and features 12 Reggae artists from around the globe including several emerging Spanish speaking artist. This FREE compilation includes Ras Cocoman, El Gato Rey (Cuba), Daddy Links (England), Apache Ness, Eliseo, Victor III (Panama), Zally (Jamaica), Carlos Thunder, Roy Rebelde feat. Rango Bwoy (Mexico), Warrior Steet (Costa Rica), and Marino Marella (Aruba).  This is a BIG release...and is offered as a FREE download on Sound Cloud. You can't miss this one!

After this release you will see Sgt. Remo's collaboration with producer McPullish. Two songs will be released from this collaboration. These are entitled "Revolution" on the Shepherd Riddim and "Tell Me Who" on the "Dub on the Range" Riddim.  Stay tuned in!

www.sgtremo.com

www.reverbnation.com/sgtremo

Sgt Remo Facebook

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Kimberley Ann Songstress Ready to take the World

Singer/Songwriter, Kimberley Ann is reaching for higher heights in the music business!  Her first album released back in 2005, showed the promise of even greater things to come. This talented and beautiful singer dropped her sophomore album ONE SONG independently. The album is gaining respect of hard earned notice.

Kimberley Ann brings a sweet yet powerful voice to her music.  Her main goal is to inspire, motivate and encourage people through song.  Her music is described as uplifting and positive with a soulful blend of Pop Reggae.

“Music is like the beating of my heart. Every beat is note that brings a melody which transcends time and space.” 

Kimberley Ann is gearing up for live performances throughout Canada and Europe. Her music is available on iTunes, CD Baby and Amazon.  For more information on this great artist please visit: www.kimberleyannmusic.com

Links:

Email: info@kimberleyannmusic.com

Twitter: www.twitter.com/1KimberleyAnn

Reverbnation: www.reverbnation.com/kimberleyann

Facebook:www.facebook.com/pages/Kimberley-Ann/179134325497293  

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Bio- Robert "Marky" Sutherland

If there is one word that best describes Reggae singer, song-writer and guitarist, Robert Sutherland, it would be ‘determined’. 

A talented football player of whom great things were expected, Robert instead heeded the call of music, and in the process has richly enhancing the output of the genre called reggae. 

Undaunted by obstacles which may have caused a lesser man to throw in the towel,  Robert Sutherland, over the years, has remained true to his musical vocation and has proven, as the saying goes, that failure is simply success turned inside out.

His determination has paid off and the singer, who is affectionately called Marky, is now reaping that success with a number one song in places as far flung as Australia, while enjoying acclaim in Jamaica, North America and the Caribbean. 

Interestingly, Robert’s musical sojourn in the early nineties can be traced to the football field, where he had a meeting that surely must have been orchestrated by ‘fate’. A budding song-writer at that time, the young Robert’s footsteps crossed the path of the talented guitar player Steve Golding. Not one to let an opportunity slip by, Robert approached Golding to teach him the guitar, an instrument which Marky already owned.

Golding said yes and from then, the football field really became a ‘field of play’ in every sense of the word. The combination of an excellent tutor and a dedicated student meant that Robert soon became proficient and as his guitar playing skills grew, he  was able to harness his song-writing ability.

Robert and his guitar and the songs he was working con ould be heard coming from the budding songwriter in his community. Some of the works must have sounded interesting as a famous son of the area was attracted to the efforts. This son, Prilly Hamilton – former lead vocalist of the Third World Band – recorded some of the material Robert wrote with at least one, “Night Doctor”, making it into the Jamaican charts.

Robert migrated to the United States where he continued to fly the Jamaica flag high, representing reggae music in its truest, positive forms.

In 2010, Robert found the right groove with the song Times So Hard, a social lament which pierces right through to the core of the matter. Released on the Nijeri Records label, Times So Hard has claimed its space on musical charts and Robert Sutherland is certainly proving that hard work and determination is a winning combination.

For Booking contact: Don Hines  412-980-3275

email: FyahWyah@gmail.com 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNe3BVtQPLU   see HOT video ft. hebrue-Jamaican Girl

also

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6o7Eo3m4Zhw  see video- Times So Hard

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Marley Movie to Stream on FaceBook While in Theaters

In this July 4, 1980 file photo, Jamaican Reggae singer Bob Marley performs in front of an audience of 40,000 during a concert in Paris. The Bob Marley documentary "Marley" will stream on Facebook simultaneously during its theatrical opening, a signal that social media may also play a role in shifting movie release windows.  

The Bob Marley documentary “Marley” will stream on Facebook simultaneously during its theatrical opening, a signal that social media may also play a role in shifting movie release windows. 

Such day-and-date releases have become increasingly common in recent years for smaller independent films. But this will be the first such U.S. film to stream concurrently on the social media behemoth while opening in theaters.

The film, directed by Kevin Macdonald, will be available for a $6.99 rental beginning April 20th, which is the day it opens in theaters. A portion of the proceeds from Facebook sales will benefit Save the Children, the charity for needy children.

“Marley” is also being released via video-on-demand on April 20th.

Facebook began hosting movie rentals in March 2011. Digital delivery of new releases and older films has been a highly competitive frontier, particularly among Google Inc.’s YouTube, Apple Inc.’s iTunes and subscription service Netflix.    

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Beres Hammond Now Booking for Solid Love Tour 2012

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Tarrus Riley for Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival New York

Queens, NY  - Come Sunday July 22, 2012 New Yorkers will once again get their fill of the best in Caribbean jerk cuisine, music and cultural expressions with the second staging of the Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival - New York. The one-day family-friendly food festival will bring together professional chefs, eager taste-testers, reggae and soca music lovers, dance aficionados, and cultural enthusiasts in the most anticipated event of the year at Roy Wilkins Park in Queens.

Building on the success of last year's initial staging, the producers of the event - Jamaican Jerk Festival USA, Inc and VP Records - promise an even more sensational and impressive presentation this year, in celebration of Jamaica's 50th Independence Anniversary.  Already booked to appear on the main stage is reggae star Tarrus Riley, whose popularity and wide appeal is sure to attract a diverse audience of young and mature fans. In the weeks to come, the names of more performers and celebrity chefs will be announced, which will definitely generate further excitement for the event.

Title sponsor, Grace Foods, the leading Caribbean food manufacturer and distributor, celebrating their 90th anniversary this year, will add spice with an exciting series of in-store promotions at several leading retail outlets and special events beginning in April.  Expect lots of giveaways and special offers on Grace Food products, drinks and juices,which will drive traffic and benefit consumers with significant savings.

The Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival is a celebration of authentic Jamaican Jerk in its various forms, and includes a variety of vendors offering an array of tasty jerk foods. Additional activities include cooking demonstrations by Grace Foods top chef, Mazie Miller and celebrity chefs, a cultural stage showcasing artistic and literary performances, a buzzing Kidz Zone featuring magicians, rides and other activities. An exciting Domino Contest offer enthusiasts an opportunity to square-off for enticing cash prizes and a chance to "drop a six love" and walk away Jerk Domino Champion of New York.

Advance tickets will be on sale soon, online and at selected outlets including VP Retail store. Kids 12 and under will be admitted free.  Gates open at 12:00 PM and the fun and gastronomic experiences continue until 8:00 PM. Plan to come early and bring the entire family for a fun-filled Caribbean experience!

For sponsorship opportunities contact Eddy Edwards at 305-926-2215 or info@jerkfestival.com. Vendors interested in booths should call 718-425-1177 for early registration and a guaranteed space at the event.

Contact: Eddy Edwards - Jamaican Jerk Festival USA, Inc - 305-926-2215 or info@jerkfestival.com or Neil Robertson of VP Records at 718-425-1153 neil.robertson@vprecords.com

Contact: VP press department at press@vprecords.com for all media requests.

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Dub Nation :: Rising Force for Change

Reggae aficionados will travel with delight on the new trail blazed by Dub Nation’s long-awaited third album, Rising Force for Change.Producer, bassist and Dub Nation mainstay Frank Fantom” Caruso has set forth on an innovative path mixing elements of soul, jazz, hip-hop, rock and even big band, with traditional roots reggae rhythms. Caruso’s time with Motown legends The Temptations resulted in joining forces with Spinners and Temptations’ leading voice GC Cameron and Guadeloupe native Tatiana Miath, a world-class female vocal talent heralded in Europe and the Caribbean.

GC’s 1970s Motown hits It’s a Shame and It’s So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday are re-created in a fresh and powerful style coined “Reggae-Soul,” and are lovingly ornamented with Tatiana’s sweet harmonies and a veritable orchestra of master musicians including many San Francisco Bay area Dub Nation veterans such as original lead vocalist Paul “Fish” Dawson,who provides a colorful accent to the vocal trio. Rising Force for Change never relents from its inspirational prelude to the tasty dub mix conclusion:a judicious blend of rock, soul and reggae.

Dub Nation returns to Festival stages this summer supporting the release of its long-awaited album Rising Force for Change, and renews its musical vows after a lengthy hiatus.

http://www.nationrizn.com/

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