The 28th Annual Reggae on the River

Get your tickets now for the 28^th annual Reggae On the River, July 21 & 22 at Benbow Lake in Garberville, California inSouthern Humboldt.

30 reggae artists, and more, on the banks of the majestic Eel River including Toots & The Maytals, Midnite, CeCile, Calypso Rose,Romain Virgo, Nkulee Dube, Tosh Meets Marley, Duane Stephenson, Yami Bolo, Pato Banton, Bambu Station and many more.

Tickets, camping and all info at www.reggaeontheriver.com or by calling 707.923.3368

That’s Saturday and Sunday, July 21 & 22 in Garberville, CA.

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New Record "Reggae Music Lives" Available Now on iTunes.

Atlanta, GA, April 23, 2012 With a mission to heal the world through music, Soul Train Award nominee, Gramps Morgan unleashes his second, solo, album Reggae Music Lives tomorrow (April 24th) on iTunes, independently, on his Dada Son Entertainment label. A musical therapy of sorts, Reggae Music Lives is filled with angelic harmonies, authentic compositions and a unique sound brand, Gramps calls "Rockaz". Reggae Music Lives is more than Reggae; it's world-beat, with a little bit of country, a taste of what Americans call rap-Jamaicans call it toasting; mix it with a hint of r 'n' b, a dash of blues synthesized with contemporary reggae that maintains the integrity of the original art form and you get a sense of the musical accents that help to make Reggae Music Livescomplete.

After two years in the making, Reggae Music Lives arrives with inspiration, healing and Gramps' determination to make positive changes in the world. The album's first single 'The Almighty'  topped the charts in Jamaica, South Florida and New York while 'Life Too Short', released on March 28th, advanced in the fight for justice in the case of Trayvon Martin. Consequently, team Dada Son decided to donate part of the sale proceeds to the family of the slain Florida teenager. The song has since been added to the Justice for Trayvon Martin Foundation website (http://justicetm.org/tributes/) where he is listed as an "Official Donor" for his commitment.

Meanwhile, Mark Brantley, Senior Lawyer and Leader of the Opposition in the National Parliament of St. Kitts and Nevis says: "There is no voice in reggae music today as distinctive as that of Gramps Morgan. His sophomore album reminds us of the deeply spiritual roots of reggae music. Gramps' ability to make music with a global appeal which touches the human spirit and soothes the soul has been taken to new heights in his latest release. I believe that this new effort by this Grammy award winning artist will be a major hit with lovers of conscious reggae music the world over. But don't take my word for it. Pick up a copy, put your feet up and let the music wash over you." 

For more information contact:

Teresa Castellucci

email: stemedia@gmail.com

416.720.4061 

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Sierra Nevada World Music Festival

This June in Northern California

The Sierra Nevada World Music Festival is pleased to the final additions to SNWMF 2012.  Cherine Anderson, Earl Zero, Rocker-T and Jah Sun have all just been added to complete the roster of artists scheduled to perform this year.  Our 19th annual gathering will take place June 22-24 at the Mendocino County Fairgrounds located in Boonville, California.  Here is the complete lineup by day:

SNWMF is a 3-day Summer Solstice and World Peace celebration that promotes conscious music - music with a message of peace, unity and brotherhood that transcends divisions of race and culture. For additional information, please log onto www.snwmf.com, or call the hotline at (916) 777-5550.  Peace. Love. Music.   www/facebook.com/snwmf 

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The Wailers w/special guest UpRising

Live at MontBleu Casino Resort

LAKE TAHOE, NV – MontBleu and PR Entertainment presents The Wailers, Wednesday, June 6, 2012.      General admission tickets will be available for $30 by calling MontBleu, 775-588-3515, at the Box Office, or online at www.ticketmaster.com.

Reggae music has never stopped evolving but for millions of people from around the world it’s still defined by the songs of Bob Marley and the Wailers. It’s been their heartbeat rhythms that have inspired so much of what’s followed since, as evidenced by the enduring popularity of the “one-drop” reggae sound.

The history of the band during Marley’s lifetime is well known. Just to recap, their music has sold in excess of 250 million albums worldwide. In England alone, they’ve notched up over twenty chart hits, including seven Top 10 entries. This was no accident. Apart from Marley, the Wailers have performed with international acts such as Sting, Stevie Wonder, Carlos Santana, as well as reggae legends Peter Tosh, Bunny Wailer and Burning Spear. Their most recent collaborators include Kenny Chesney, Eve, Jason Mraz and Colbie Caillat. They’ve also completed innumerable tours over the years, playing to an estimated 24 million people across the globe, including groundbreaking performances in Africa and the Far East.

Break the bonds of complacency and continue the path to musical bliss. UpRISE, beyond your normal music splendor.

Contact

Paul Reder, President

(775) 588-9090 – NV Office

(310) 374-9090 – LA Office

(775) 201-0586 – Fax

paul@prentertainment.net - Email

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Higher Vision Presents:

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 New Album and Tour by International Reggae Singer and Bass Player KOXX...Based in Paris, France

Koxx was born in Clarendon, Jamaica into a musical family. He spent his formative years surrounded by uncles, all of whom played the guitar and were singers in their own right. So it was not surprising when he started making his own guitars, trying to emulate this family tradition.

Upon entering high school he met Gerald Anderson, a music teacher, who saw his interest in wanting to learn an instrument. He started giving him the foundations of bass playing, and gave him his first bass guitar. This quickly bore fruit as Koxx’s bass playing became a regular part of school life. He managed to make a name for himself, representing his school on annual school festivals and performing at numerous concerts and school functions. He was voted and won a prize for best performance in music. With the collaboration of other upcoming musical talents the stage was now set, the new generation of Jamaican musicians was there and Koxx rose to the challenge.

Leaving high school, he followed a few friends to the Edna Manley School of the Performing Arts in Kingston, Jamaica. There he worked with Maurice Gordon, one of Jamaica’s top jazz guitarists. This opened his mind to a new world of musical ideas: Changing his life forever and it did not take long before he was working with artists such as Freddie McGregor, The Mighty Diamonds, members of the Heptones, Winston Jarrett and Max Romeo. Over time touring with these artist became more and more regular. This was the final stage of development: The real world of the music business. The university in which he has learnt and polished his skills, taking some thing away from each and every artist he has worked with, and making it his own.

In 2000, he moved to Paris, France. Searching for new challenges and motivation Koxx started composing and writing songs, encouraged by friends and family, found his true calling He has composed songs such as « It go so » (Pierpoljak), « Mama Earth » and «Cool Higher » with Yaniss Odua, « Golden Doudou » with Matinda, Chéché Sav » with MC Janik and Jocelyne Berouard. He has played so many bass lines with so many artists it’s hard to mention… As cofounder of « My Band » and bass player, koxx has worked with the poll of best artists France has got to offer Some of the artists include Pierpoljak, Neg Marron, Princesse Erika, Tonton David, Admiral T, Yaniss Odua, NTM, Daddy Nuttea, Daddy Mory, Mc Janik, Diams, Jacob Devarieux. In the meantime he has also worked with Jamaican atists, Tanya Stephens, Capleton, Junior Kelly, Derrick Morgan, Bushman, The Congoes and Jah Mason.

Koxx is indeed an original artist banked on years of experience in all aspects of the music business. A singer, songwriter, composer, musician extraordinary.

http://www.reverbnation.com/artist/artist_videos/516991?sel_video_id=3489208&autoplay=true

Link for" Girl Friend"  video.

For Booking Summer West Coast and Beyond please contact: J. Don Hines @ 412.980.3275 (jdonhines@gmail.com)

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New York: Upcoming Free Summerstage Shows

Jimi D On The Rise

Bruno Mars Just the Way You Are (Reggae Cover Jimi D)

Video Link: http://youtu.be/dwh2LKsGAVM

When VP Records heard Jimi D’s rendition of Bruno Mars’ “Just The Way You Are”, they could not resist licensing the song and adding it to their compilation. The one-drop beat undoubtedly transformed the pop hit sensation, garnering almost quarter of a million Youtube hits (collectively) in a few months of it’s release.

Jimi D (Christopher Chambers), with his distinctly smooth, soothing voice, has been the background vocalist who has helped to elevated many successful musicians to another level in their careers. Born August 25, in Kingston, Jamaica, music was always a natural part of Jimi D’s upbringing. As a child, his uncle, legendary reggae artist, Don Carlos, would frequently encourage him to sing “Dancing on the Ceiling” by Lionel Richie. Although this irritated Jimi D, his mannerly upbringing would not allow him to complain. Instead, he willingly complied with his uncle’s wishes, not knowing he was secretly exploring his artistic abilities.

Jimi D’s childhood desire was to become a doctor, but this desire eventually became overshadowed by his innate musical abilities. At the age of twelve, Jimi D and his friend’s, Marquis Henry and Jervell Creory, formed a group. Their first song, composed by Jimi D, entitled “Baby” was a hit amongst their peers. Yet the opportunity to launch his musical career did not manifest itself. Still, he remained fervent to his dreams, constantly rehearsing and writing.

Whilst a part of a group called BKS, Jimi D came close to being signed to Def Jam Records. But the group lacked maturity and did not succeed. After years of singing background vocals and gaining a deeper respect for the music industry, the opportune time presented itself to launch his long awaited solo career under the artiste name, Jimi D, with the assistance of his uncle, Don Carlo, who equipped him with the skills and network he needed.

To date Jimi D has shared the stage with well-known artists such as Freddie McGregor, Eeka Mouse, Andrew Tosh, Marcia Griffiths, Gregory Isaacs and Shaddon Tucker to name just a few. In 2012 Jimi will embark on a US tour to promote his forthcoming single releases, which is expected to have collaborations with well-known Jamaican artistes. Jimi D is also preparing for the launch of his untitled debut album, something he hopes will reflect not only his authentic Jamaican origins, but also incorporate some elements of music that has influenced him over the years such as pop and R&B.

Check out Multiple Personality Disorder on iTunes

http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/multiple-personality-disorder/id379760219?ls=1

Link for the Jamaica Star:   

http://jamaica-star.com/thestar/20120225/ent/ent6.html

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Conscious Culture Festival 2012

Now in it's third year, the Okanogan has been the setting for this event that brings together music and art that promotes values of equality, sustainability, justice, healthy living, organic farming and an-all around conscious lifestyle.

What is Conscious Culture?  

The multifaceted selection of acts for the Conscious Culture Festival are announced including Seattle resident and Jamaican-born singer and songwriter, Clinton Fearon.  Touring the world with the Boogie Brown Band, Clinton Fearon is currently a mainstay on reggae music stages.  Peetah Morgan, lead singer with the reggae family supergroup, Morgan Heritage.  

Seattle's own Adrian Xavier brings the positive vibes with originals rooted in the traditional reggae style.  Conscious Culture Festival welcomes, the Sick Donkey Records Showcase with Essential I, Jahson Ites and  DJ Sticky.  Elaine "Lil' Bit" Shepherd from Vancouver, British Columbia  she won the 2011 Juno (equivalent of the Grammy) for Best Reggae Recording with "Likkle But Mi Tallawah".  Vocalist Aima Moses hails from the Caribbean island of Dominica by way of Brooklyn, New York. From Seattle come Dub Lounge International who combine Roots Reggae, live Dub, Drum &Bass and Rocksteady.   

Performing on the main stage with a DJ set will be Seattle's own Mista Chatman.

Additional reggae bands and DJ's performing at CCF 2012: 

ISLAND BOUND Tacoma Washington -  Hawaiian-style reggae, HYBRID VIBE  Cashmere, Washington- Reggae, Groove, Grassroots Dub, Funk, and Transcendental Flows of Meditation, STINGSHARK  Seattle, Washington- Rock, Hip-Hop and Reggae

Reggae DJ's performing in the Dome:


SELECTA ELEMENT (Zion's Gate Sound) - Based in Seattle, Washington.  

BLESSED COAST SOUND - Founded in the early ‘90’s with a love for reggae music and a growing vinyl collection. TANK GYAL (LIGHTA TING) - Vancouver, British Columbia, LEON X (HOUSE OF DREAD) - Seattle, Washington, LADY LIVITY - Bellingham, Washington

The "early bird" price for tickets is $45 and as of May 1, the price will be $50 and tickets are sold for $55 at the gate. Tickets are on sale locally at the Tonasket Natural Foods Co-op, Main Street Market Natural Foods in Omak and the Twisp River Pub in Twisp. Tickets are on sale at all Piece of Mind and Puffin Glass locations in Spokane. In Seattle, tickets are available at the Piece of Mind locations in Fremont and the U District, also at Mishu Boutique in Fremont and at Zion’s Gate Records in Capitol Hill. Tickets are available for purchase at: www.consciousculturefestival.com,

www.brownpapertickets.com or by calling 800-838-3006  

For more information please contact: info@consciousculturefestival.com

05-10

The Aggrolites Announce New Live Album, Videos and Spring Tour

After eight years of touring the globe, Los Angeles-based band, The  Aggrolites are headed out on the second leg of their Spring Tour in  support of their new live album. The tour will start in Santa Cruz, CA  on April 26th, making stops in: San Francisco, Dallas, Miami, Atlanta,  Washington D.C., New York City, Chicago, Minneapolis and ending in  Denver on May 24th. Supporting will be Old Man Markley and Brothers of  Brazil.

The Aggrolites have also revealed their first live album, Unleashed  Live Vol. 1. With five previous studio releases under their belt,  including most recent, Rugged Road; the next move for the band was a  compilation of their favorite songs recorded live from recent shows at  The Belly Up in Solana Beach, CA and The Roxy Theatre in Los Angeles,  CA. Unleashed Live Vol. 1 features songs from all four previous studio  releases plus a version of The Beatles “Don’t Let Me Down” and “Banana” by Roy Ellis. Released in conjunction with the live album are a series  of videos, accessible to view on The Aggrolites youtube channel. The  album is available online worldwide and in select retail outlets  nationwide.

The Aggrolites are more than a band; they are a movement unto  themselves carrying a banner created with their own hands. This banner  reads "Dirty Reggae" and represents their signature fusion of reggae,  soul, grit and determination. For eight years they have rolled from city to city, across the pond and up main street USA. They rally the kids,  the parents, the students, the cops, the bosses and the drifters. For  more information, please visit their official website http://www.aggroreggae.com/

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