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Reggae in The Park
Philly's Premiere Summer Reggae Festival is This Weekend! |
Philadelphia, PA, - The much-anticipated Philly's Premiere Summer Reggae Festival is this weekend and brings together a group of legendary reggae artists featuring headliners Jimmy Cliff and Beres Hammond. Scheduled for Sunday, June 10th at The Mann, the festival brings the Delaware Valley community together for an all-day family fun-filled event at the onset of the summer season.
"Reggae in The Park", appropriately named for its location in the heart of Fairmount Park, features two stages of music, DJ/Soundsystem (a live DJ set area at the top of the hill where the best of the local reggae DJ's will be spinning all day), arts and craft vendors, Global and Caribbean Food Village and much more. The main stage will feature reggae icons, Jimmy Cliff, Beres Hammond and Luciano along with U.S. based roots rock reggae bands such as Trevor Hall.
"We are very excited to finally make this festival a reality. This is an event for the entire family", stated co-promoter Jamaican Dave. "It is so fitting that Philly's Premiere Reggae Festival is being launched as Jamaica celebrates its 50th Anniversary".
Headliners - Main Stage
The Honourable Jimmy Cliff, the only living musician honored with Jamaica's Order of Merit and a 2010 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, with a legacy stretching back nearly 50 years headlines the event. Cliff still stands as one of the prime movers and continuing shapers of modern music. He remains a forceful voice of power and conscience, creating new music as vital and vibrant as ever.
Over the course of a 30 year career, Beres Hammond has poured his smoky-sweet voice, an instrument of subtlety and power reminiscent of an Otis Redding or a Teddy Prendergast, over every kind of riddim track. Beres sophisticated musical taste is well suited to translate easily across cultural divides, yet the international reggae massive has remained his most loyal fan base.
Luciano emerged as one of the most important reggae singers in decades and the greatest hope for roots reggae's survival in the digital dancehall era. Since 1995, his music has been consistently praised for imparting sentiments of spiritual salvation, Rastafarian edification and African repatriation. These positive lyrical themes have justifiably earned him the title of "The Messenger".
U.S.based roots, rock, reggae bands, The Movement and Trevor Hall round out the talent on the main stage. The Plaza Stage and the DJ/Soundsystem will host the best of the areas local reggae bands and disc jockeys respectively. Festival doors open at 12:30pm, show at 1:30pm.
Tickets are on sale now via Ticketmaster.com, 800-745-3000, TicketPhiladelphia.org, 215-893-1999 or The Mann Box Office.
Event URL: http://manncenter.org/events/reggae-park
06-07
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The Montreal International Reggae Festival Celebrates 50 Years of Jamaican Independence with Jimmy Cliff
by Bernard Perusse |
Jimmy Cliff will headline the ninth annual Montreal International Reggae Festival. The singer, who has released many reggae classics in his 50-year career, including Many Rivers to Cross, You Can Get It If You Really Want, Wonderful World, Beautiful People and Vietnam, remains best known for his role in the film The Harder They Come. He will perform Aug. 19, as part of the Sunday-night closing lineup. The half-century milestone also applies to Jamaica’s independence, which is also being celebrated by this year’s festival, organizers have said. Among the other performers at the three-day event are Montreal DJ and producer Poirier, Konshens, Khago, Popcaan, Assasin, Christopher Martin, Cham, Tarrus Riley and Luciano. More artists will be added, according to the festival Web site. The Montreal International Reggae Festival runs from Aug. 17 to 19 at the Quays of the Old Port. Tickets for the Friday night show cost $10 at the door, while tickets for the Saturday and Sunday performances can be purchased in advance for $45 ($60 at the door.) Weekend passes, which include a discount for the after-party, will set you back $90 in advance or $120 at the door. The $250 VIP pass includes extra perks. For further details and ticket outlet locations, go to www.montrealreggaefest.com
06-07
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Lake Tahoe, NV (and surrounding areas)
Renegade Productions announces summer live-music line-up |
Tickets available at jambaseticket.com or by call hotline: 775 337 8344
Friday, June 29
CANNED HEAT
Legendary Blues-rockers with original members Harvey Mandel, Larry Taylor and Fito De La Parra
Opening act: The Bootleggers
Jethro's Live, Gardnerville, NV
8:30pm $25 advance
All ages
Thursday, July 5
MOONALICE
American rock band mixing a variety of genres with extended musical improvisations that evoke a sense of adventure and exploration Featuring Pete Sears, Barry Sless, John Molo, and Roger & Ann McNamee
River Ranch Lodge, Tahoe City, CA
Acoustic set at 9pm, electric set at 10pm
$10
21+
Saturday, July 7
ANDRE NICKATINA (Bay Area Rapper), ZION I (Hip-Hop duo from Oakland)
Truckee Park Amphitheater, Truckee, CA
5pm
$30 adv
All ages
Thursday, July 12
DEHLI TO DUBLIN
Fusion of Bhangra and Celtic music
River Ranch Lodge, Tahoe City, CA
9pm
$10 adv
21+
Friday, July 13
REGGAE AT THE LAKE TOSH MEETS MARLEY
(featuring original members of Peter Tosh Band and Bob Marley's Wailers) also NKULEE DUBE (Daughter of South African Reggae Legend, Lucky Dube) also DJ Treez
Cal-Neva Resort, Crystal Bay, NV
9pm
$22 advance / $25 day of show
(inc. Nevada State Ent. tax)
All ages
Thursday, July 25
REGGAE ON THE TRUCKEE RIVER PATO BANTON – popular reggae singer and toaster from England
River Ranch Lodge, Tahoe City, CA
9pm
$15 advance
21+
Thursday, August 9
MELVIN SEALS AND JGB
Pioneer for what has now become "Jam Band Music." From blues to funk to rock to jazz, Melvin Seals serves up a tasty mix with a River Ranch Lodge, Tahoe City, CA
$20 advance
21 +
Friday, August 17
ZEPPARELLA
All Female Led Zeppelin Rockers
River Ranch Lodge, Tahoe City, CA
9pm
$20 advance
21+
Tickets available at jambaseticket.com or by call hotline: 775 337 8344
Www.renegadeshows.com
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Introducing Saggy Saggila from South Africa |
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Woodbury Ski Area's 40th Annual Reggae Fest
is June 23rd and 24th 2012 |
Gates open at 9:00AM each day live music starts at 11:00AM
Bring your blankets and coolers and come out to Woodbury Ski Area's 40th Annual Reggae Festival! Live music, food vendors, arts/crafts vendors, summer tubing, Zorbing, creek side swimming.
 King Yellowman
Yellowman, or as some call him King Yellowman has been at the forefront of reggae music since the early 1980s. Known for his smooth rhythm, controversial lyrics and extraordinary stage presence his shows are ones never to be forgotten. Being at the top of Reggae was no easy task for King Yellowman. King Yellowman has solidified himself as one the of best Reggae artists of all time.
 Six60
An upcoming band out of New Zealand has already been making waves in the music industry. After their self titled album debuted at #1 on the NZ music charts they have been quickly rising through the music world. Known for their dynamic blend of soul and rock, Six60 is sure to prove to everyone that their music is unique and unlike any other.
 The Melodians
The Melodians started perfecting reggae in the early 60s and 70s in Kingston Jamaica. With hits such as "Rivers of Babylon" and "Sweet Sensation" they have stapled themselves as the fore fathers of Reggae music. Still going strong to this day, working on a new album, The Melodians like a fine wine get better with age.
 New Kingston
is a young instrumental group that consists of three brothers. Tahir slim, Courtney, and Stephen Suki fuse their reggae sound with pop, jazz and R&B music to create a new reggae crossover sound.
Newly Added
Taj Weekes & Adowa – Toussaint-Jahmeekye- Rocky & The Pressers – Eric Smith & The Mighty Roots – Sym – Kronic Band – Toto Bien and MORE!!!
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Dub Nation Long Awaited Record Release |
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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Sierra Nevada World Music Festival in
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Lake Tahoe Reggae Festival
Pepper/Katchafire/J Boog And more..
LIVE at MontBleu Casino Resort’s New Outdoor Amphitheatre Saturday, June 30, 2012 |
LAKE TAHOE, NV – MontBleu and PR Entertainment presents the Lake Tahoe Reggae Festival in the brand new MontBleu Amphitheatre located at the MontBleu Casino Resort in Lake Tahoe.The all-day festival will feature Reggae/Dub/Rock band, Pepper, along with New Zealand’s Katchafire, Hawaiian Reggae sensation, J Boog,,Hot Rain, Keyser Soze, The Mark Sexton Band, and Squarefield Massive from Sacramento. General admission tickets will be available for $39 by calling MontBleu, 775-588-3515, at the Box Office, or online at www.ticketmaster.com
Doors open at 1:30p. First band starts at 2:00p. Tickets are $39, and available at all Ticketmaster outlets, and at the MontBleu Box Office, or online www.ticketmaster.com. You can also purchase by phone by calling MontBleu Resort, 775-588-3515. This is an all ages event. Food and Beverage concessions located inside the amphitheatre.
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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Reggae at The Lake -- Cal-Neva Resort Friday July 13 with the "Tosh Meets Marley"© Tour and Nkulee Dube |
Renegade Productions presents the annual Reggae at the Lake on Friday, July 13 featuring TOSH MEETS MARLEY Tour (featuring original members of Peter Tosh Band and Bob Marley's Wailers) and NKULEE DUBE (daughter of South African Reggae Legend, Lucky Dube), also DJ Treez.
This all-ages reggae dance party is at Cal-Neva Resort in Crystal Bay, NV; doors are at 8pm and music starts at 9pm. Tickets are $20 advance / $25 day of show (includes Nevada State Ent. tax).
Advance tickets can be purchased at Cal-Neva Resort, New Moon Natural Foods (Tahoe City and Truckee), or online at jambasetickets.com - Hotline: 775-337-8344
07-12
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Full Artist List Announced For 28th Annual Reggae On The River- July 21 & 22 At Benbow Lake |
What: 28th annual Reggae On The River
Where: Benbow Lake State Recreation Area (Benbow, CA)
When: Saturday & Sunday, July 21 & 22, 2012
Why: A world-renown celebration of reggae and world music in our farewell to Benbow!
With the 28th annual Reggae On The River a little over two months way on the weekend of July 21 & 22, the Mateel Community Center is gearing up for another great year of festival fun and is excited to announce the full list of confirmed talent for this year’s event. Featuring nearly 30 classic and cutting-edge reggae and world music artists on two stages, the 2012 festival will feature Toots & The Maytals, Midnite, Lady Saw, Romain Virgo, Calypso Rose, Turbulence, Fantan Mojah, Duane Stephenson, Nkulee Dube, Tosh Meets Marley, Pato Banton & The Now Generation, Yami Bolo, Oliver Mtukudzi & Black Spirits, Alika, Bambu Station, Reemah, Daniel Bambaata Marley, Humble Soul, Lady Passion, i-Kronik, Winston Jarrett & Guidance Band, Junior Toots, Indubious, Casper Loma Da Wa & The Mighty 602 Band, Winstrong, Yellow Wall Dub Squad, The Lions, Streetkind, Synrgy, and Juce, plus top local DJs and sound systems. Additionally, the event will also host more than 80 craft, food, and non-profit vendors, a lively kid zone, and an irie weekend on the banks of the majestic Eel River.
Tickets are on sale now at www.reggaeontheriver.com and at select local and North Bay outlets for a price of $110 for the weekend pass. Advance tickets are advised as this event sells out. Please visit the ticket page of the festival website for a list of current ticket outlets and please note that single day tickets will only be available at the gate this year.
Camping reservations are also currently available at local campgrounds including Benbow Lake, Cook’s Valley, Richardson Grove, and Benbow Valley RV Resort, all of which are either on the shuttle route or walking distance to the concert. For more information and sales links for these various campgrounds, visit the camping page of www.reggaeontheriver.com.
Stay tuned for more festival updates and other exciting news in the coming weeks 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 28th annual Reggae On The River call the festival office at (707) 923-3368.
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Martin Zobel & Soulrise - Take It Easy (Land Of The Free) |
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 Check out this video done at Fully Fullwoods SoCal studio, with Martin Zobel's incredibly soulful and powerful voice along with a band that hits the licks so nice it'll make you cry. Fully Fullwood coaxes out everything they got, a really beautiful song and sound...LISTEN!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Th-7qR5FZFs
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Mr Vegas :: Sweet Jamaica |
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Musician Glen DaCosta is born. |
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Severe earthquakes destroy Port Royal, the then capital of Jamaica. |
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Experience Music Project museum (Seattle, USA) opens its first international exhibition with "Island Revolution: Jamaican Rhythm from Ska to Reggae, 1956-1981." |
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Bring Soul Into The World |
"We live in a culture that is greatly biased against the imagination, because our culture is very materialistic, objective and literal. Our culture lacks soul, and doesn’t know it, although it experiences the consequences. When you don’t know what’s missing, then of course you don’t know what to bring in, even though you feel something is missing."
“We live in a world that needs more soul, more meaning. We, as conscious beings, have, as our primary responsibility, at this time in human history, the task of bringing soul into the world, or releasing soul into the world. We do this, first of all, in ourselves and in our own personal world; then we do it in our groups – including family; then we do it in our society through our work, relationships and presence there.”
-- Andrew Schneider
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Jamaica Music Countdown
By Richie B, host – “HOT MIX” on Hot 102FM |
June 8 - 14, 2012
TOP 25 DANCE HALL SINGLES
TW LW WOC TITLE/ARTISTE/LABEL
01 4 10 Party Me Say – Vybz Kartel – Fresh Ear (1wk@#1) U-3
02 2 11 Cyaa Hold Me Again – Mavado – Di Genius NM
03 1 16 Gal A Bubble – Konshens – Subkonshus Music (2wks@#1) D-2
04 6 8 Tun Up – Cham feat. “O” – Mad House/First Name Music U-2
05 5 15 Bruk It Down – Mr Vegas – Q-45/MV Music (3wks@#1) NM
06 3 24 Drop It (Like U Doin It) – Cham – Copper Shot Music (1wk@#1) D-3
07 7 16 A Yah Suh Nice – Potential Kid – Natural Enterprise (2wks@#1) NM
08 8 22 Do Sumn – Konshens – Subkonshus Music (2wks@#1) NM
09 12 6 Nuh Dirt – Demarco – DJ Frass Records U-3
10 13 5 Sidung – Elephant Man feat. Lady Saw – Very Huge Records/Q45 Production U-3
11 10 18 Tax Inna My World – Khago – Seanizzle Records (pp#6) D-1
12 9 12 Gal Settings – Elephant Man – Di Genius Records (pp#7) D-3
13 11 12 Tek Tha Lead – Masicka – Markus Records (pp#9) D-2
14 17 5 Ride – Bounty Killer feat. Cecile – Cash Flow/Mad House Records U-3
15 18 5 The Don Gorgon is Back – Ninja Man feat. Kiprich – Nuh Behavia Music U-3
16 16 7 Warrior – Richie Stephens & Gentleman – Pot of Gold NM
17 14 25 Party Shot – Popcaan – TJ Records (3wks@#1) (pp#5) D-3
18 20 4 Jiggle for Me – I-Octane – Thirty-Six Degrees Recordings U-2
19 21 3 Ride All Night – Nando Griffiths feat. Oxxygen & Paashot – One Jam M|usic U-2
20 15 12 Never Give Up – Jahmiel – Young Vibez Production (pp#15) D-5
21 23 3 Anything Me Like – Munga – L’Brits Productions U-2
22 - New Jump – RDX – Apt. 19 Music
23 24 2 Jamaica Celebration – Beenie Man – TJ Records U-1
24 - New Like Mi Mate – Lady Saw – DJ Smurf Production
25 - New Summer Wave (When Mi Party) – Popcaan – TJ Records
TOP 25 REGGAE SINGLES
TW LW WOC TITLE/ARTISTE/LABEL
01 2 17 I Wanna Be The One – Bonafide feat. Etana – AMIBUG Group (1wk@#1) U-1
02 3 19 Nah Give Up – Jimmy Reid – Black Tiger Music U-1
03 5 13 Pray for me Mama – Don Christopher feat. Bertus – Gosh Productions U-2
04 4 16 Money Right – Sharp – B.B.K. Entertainment NM
05 1 14 Affairs of the Heart – Damion “Jnr Gong” Marley – Ghetto Youth International (5wks@#1) D-4
06 6 19 Help Someone – Rippa Jackson – Hot Head Kulcha NM
07 8 14 Just Gwaan – Tony Roy – Whylas Records U-1
08 9 13 24/7 – Eljai – Jah Mix Entertainment U-1
09 10 10 Been There – Junior Kelly – Bigbomb Entertainment U-1
10 12 10 Someone Like You – Wayne Daniel – Fiasco Productions U-2
11 11 21 They Told Me – King Asar – W.S.P./Kill-A-Snake (pp#6) NM
12 13 8 Yeah Man Jamaica – Lenya Wilks – ZX5 Records U-1
13 14 9 Help Us – Cat Eyes – Mad Storm Production U-1
14 7 22 Judgement Day – Raging Fyah – Raging Fyah Productions (pp#2) D-7
15 15 7 Can’t Come Between – Hezron – Notice Production NM
16 17 7 Book of Rules – C-Sharp – C-Sharp Music U-1
17 18 6 L.O.V.E. You – I-Octane – VP Records U-1
18 20 5 Come Over (Missing You) – Busy Signal – Notice Production U-2
19 16 28 Silver Words – Robert Minott feat. Kirk Kbz – World Beat Music Group (1wk@#1) D-3
20 19 11 Good Old Days – Gentleman feat. Sugar Minott – VP Records (pp#12) D-1
21 23 3 Reggae Music Again – Busy Signal – VP Records U-2
22 24 2 36 Bullets – Chrisinti – Mightyfull 13 Productions U-2
23 25 2 I Know Better - Romain Virgo – VP Records U-2
24 - New My Everything - Nando Griffiths – One Jam Music
25 22 30 Tonight Is The Night – Sophia Brown – Music Mecka Records (2wks@#1) D-3
TOP TEN ALBUMS/CD CHART
TW LW WOC TITLE/ARTISTE/LABEL
01 1 5 “Marley” Soundtrack – Bob Marley – Island Records (2wks@#1) NM
02 3 9 Sweet Jamaica – Mr Vegas – MV Music U-1
03 4 4 Reggae Music Again – Busy Signal – VP Records U-1
04 2 11 Mental Maintenance – Konshens – Subkonshus/VP Records (2wks@#1) D-2
05 5 7 Catch Me If You Can – Sophia Brown – Music Mecka NM
06 6 8 Crying To The Nation – I-Octane – JVP Records/Scikron Music NM
07 7 5 Dwight Pinkney ‘Plays The Ventures Jamaican Style’ – Dwight Pinkney and D.P. Band – Tads Records NM
08 8 4 Phantom Vol. 2 – Various Artistes – Tads Records NM
09 10 2 The System – Romain Virgo – VP Records U-1
10 9 12 Diversity – Gentleman – VP Records (3wks@#1) D-1
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Numbers in bracket indicate the number of weeks at the No. 1 Spot., Key: U – Upward, D – Down, NM – Non-Mover, TW – This Week, LW – Last Week, WC Weeks on Chart, PP in bracket – Peak Position, RE – Re-entry 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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Jamaica Ska &
Rocksteady Festival 2012 |
Thursday-Saturday, June 7th-9th
Kingston, Surrey,Jamaica |
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Tonasket, Wa. USA |
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Pfullendorf, Germany |
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Birmingham, Al. USA |
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Stockbridge, Vermont, USA |
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Las Vegas, Nevada, USA |
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Boonville, California, USA |
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Stratton, Vermont, USA |
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Boonville, California, USA |
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Sofia, Bulgaria |
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Red Cliff, Wisconsin, USA |
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Woodbury, Connecticut, USA |
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Almere, Flevoland, Netherlands |
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Ferrara, Italy |
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Oroville, Ca. USA |
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Brisbane, Fortitude Valley, Australia |
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