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Vol 4, Issue 6
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HOTTEST TICKET IN THE WEST
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(pictured from L-R Bushman, Soul Majestic, The Gladiators, Steel Pulse
OK Reggae People, as you may or may not know, our base of operations at Reggae Festival Guide is on the West Coast of North America. Most of North America's largest individual reggae festivals are concentrated in this region. Artists book their entire tour around these dates year after year.
This evening 2/16/06 kicks off a tour that is rooted in the celebration of the life of Robert Nesta Marley. A celebration of Black History month, this festival tour is representative of artistes, production crews, promoters, arts and crafts and food vendors, radio and sound system DJ's, print media personnel and thousands of livicated fans who make this event a yearly ritual and rely on it for their sustenance throughout the year.
As Bushman recently put it in an interview at KXLU in Los Angeles with DJ Junor Francis: " I am very honored to be a part of this event, I think of it as a privilege. Bob Marley is a legend and he is the one who makes me what I am today. This is an event where people from all nations and of different colors come together. I give a shout out to the promoters who make it happen."
Although the lineup and promoters may differ at each event, they are all produced by a One Love network of reggae soldiers who indeed make miracles happen year after year.
The tour kicks off in Tijuana, Mexico at El Foro TONITE~!
2/16/07 Friday Lineup website: www.worldbeatcenter.org
Barrington Levy
Midnite
The Gladiators
Cultura Profectica
Long Beach Arena
2/17/07 Saturday Lineup website: www.raggamuffinsfestival.com
Steel Pulse
Richie Spice
Pepper
Gyptian
Ce'Cile
Bushman
Lady G
Leroy Smart
Admiral Tibet
Black Judah
Wisdom
Luna Angel
2/18/07 Sunday Lineup
Bunny Wailer
Junior Reid with Andrew and Wada Blood
Morgan Heritage
Midnite
Pato Banton
The Gladiators featuring Al Griffiths, Jr.
Culture featuring Kenyatta Hill
Ooklah the Moc
San Diego iPay One Sports Center
2/19/07 Monday lineup
Bunny Wailer
Eek-A-Mouse
Jr. Reid
Midnite
Morgan Heritage
Culture featuring Kenyatta Hill
Cultura Profetica
Twinkle Brothers
The Gladiators featuring Al Griffiths, Jr.
Yami Bolo
Johnny Osbourne
Ooklah The Moc
Alika
Della Grant
Zema
Andrew and Wada Blood and One Blood Band
Elijah Emmanuel and The Revelations
Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium website: www.santacruzdayz.com
2/22 Thursday lineup
Steel Pulse
Eek-A-Mouse
Morgan Heritage
Culture featuring Kenyatta Hill
Resination
2/23 Friday lineup
Bunny Wailer
Midnite
The Gladiators featuring Al Griffiths, Jr.
Twinkle Brothers with Della Grant
Soul Majestic
Prince Rastan
Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco www.raggamuffinsfestival.com
2/24 Saturday lineup
Bunny Wailer
Steel Pulse
Midnite
Eek-A-Mouse
Morgan Heritage
The Gladiators featuring Al Griffiths, Jr.
Culture featuring Kenyatta Hill
Luna Angel
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Renegade Productions Smokin' Upcomin' Lineup
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HOTLINE: 530-583-2801
www.renegadeshows.com
Sunday, February 18
MICHAEL FRANTI & SPEARHEAD
also KELLER WILLIAMS
MontBleu Resort, Stateline, NV, (South Tahoe)
Wednesday, February 21
Bob Marley Birthday Celebration
STEEL PULSE, Also EEKAMOUSE
Also B-Foundation
Radisson, Sacramento, CA
Friday, February 23
NORTH SHORE REGGAE BASH
The Return of EEK A MOUSE
Also B-Foundation
Tahoe Biltmore, Crystal Bay, NV (n. Tahoe)
Sunday, February 25
Bob Marley Birthday Celebration
STEEL PULSE Also EEK A MOUSE
Also B-Foundation
Grand Sierra Resort, Reno, NV
Tuesday, February 27
REGGAE PARTY! THREE LIVE BANDS!
MORGAN HERITAGE
Also EEK-A-MOUSE and B-FOUNDATION
Ashland Armory, Ashland, OR
Wednesday, March 7
MIDNITE reggae from St. Croix
also Mystic Vision
Ashland Armory, Ashland, OR
Saturday, March 17
The ABYSINNIANS
Harlows, Sacramento, CA
Thursday, March 22
SKATALITES
Harlows, Sacramento, CA
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Peace & Blessings
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Roots Music Report Announces New Regional and International Airplay Charts
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Editor's note: Some of you may have noticed that we have not published the report recently. Due to our change in newsletter format, we have spent the last few weeks tweaking some of the issues with our programmers. Here is the latest information on the Roots Music Report.
The term "roots" doesn't signify "roots reggae" only, but refers to the genre classification of REGGAE as part of TRADITIONAL art forms like country, bluegrass and BLUES music.
DJ's SIGN UP TODAY TO SUBMIT YOUR PLAYLIST. www.rootsmusicreport.com
The Roots Music Report became associated with RBA Publishing and Reggae Festival Guide through our sister publication, BLUES FESTIVAL GUIDE magazine and e-zine.
The Roots Music Report which has long established itself as a leader in reporting and tracking the airplay data of roots based music from around the globe, is pleased to announce the launch of a series of regional and international charts based on gloablly reported statistics. The data for the charts will be compiled weekly from their database of over 300 individual broadcasters, reporting airplay statistics for roots based music played on individual and syndicated programs worldwide.
Roots Music Reprots's general manager, Robert Bartosh, has announced that the RMR has officially launched charts for California, Illinois, New York and Tennessee. The rest of the charts, covering all 50 states, will be launched in the coming weeks. The RMR will also be publishing international airplay charts for Canada, Australia and the United Kingdom in the near future.
Again if you are a DJ in any of these markets or ANYWHERE and you play REGGAE MUSIC, please submit your playlists weekly to the Roots Music Report for its general reggae chart which comes out weekly. To view the charts or find out more information on RMR visit www.rootsmusicreport.com
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CHECK OUT THIS GREAT PHOTOGRAPHY WEBSITE
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Don't live in a place where artists you enjoy can be seen in person? Check out photographer Roxanne Haynes' great website. Her beautifully-designed site is full of photos from events like Bonaroo, Power To The Peaceful, Tribute The Legends and Ragga Muffins Festivals and many more from her travels around the globe..
This photo above was taken of your fearless eguide editor Justine in the photo pit at iPay One Center in San Diego with Barrington Levy onstage at the Tribute To The Legends festival in 2006.
This is site is www.roxannehaynes.com. Got there to check out the possibilities and get in focus!
Roxanne has been published in magazines like Relix, Smashing Mag, Unleashed, and on Michael Franti's website: www.powertothepeaceful.org.
To link Roxanne at MySpace go to www.myspace.com/roxhaynes
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Richie Spice : : In The Streets To Africa
One of the most anticipated albums of the season is this release from Richie Spice. The follow up to his release SPICE IN YOUR LIFE, this album features guest vocalist, the late Joseph Hill singing "Digital Ways" which finds his poignant lyrics and vocals the centerpiece of the song with light touches of Richie Spice in the background. "Baby Face" features Richie's blood brothers Spanner Banner and Pliers. And a heap of songs that have made the rounds of the charts worldwide arready including the epic "Youths Dem Cold" on the "Truths and Rights" rhythm, the ultra conscious "Open The Door" and the lovely "Brown Skin" which reaches out to the ladies. As for the critical acclaim, Richie Spice is the critics darling, picking up the mantle where the forefathers like Bob Marley left off. Making reference to reggae's king, Baz Dreisinger writes for the Los Angeles Times that Richie Spice "has at least at least one thing in common with the master: Subtly and soberly, he makes message music you can hum along to."
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The Gladiators with special Guest Zema
For more information check out www.gladiatorsband.com & www.zemazema.com
In addition to appearances on the aforementioned Festival dates this season, The Gladiators and Zema are embarking on a short tour in the Western United States. The current lineup includes founding member Albert Griffiths' son Al Griffiths performing original Gladiators tunes on lead vocals and his son Anthony on drums as well as several other original members of this foundation reggae group.
February 21 San Diego, Calif. World Beat Center
February 22 Fairfax, California 19 Broadway
February 25 Caspar, California Caspar Inn
February 27 Eureka, California Red Fox Tavern
February 28 Eugene, Oregon Taboo
March 1 Portland, Oregon Berbati's Pan
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Ky-Mani Marley
born February 26, 1976
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The weekly E-Guide is a wonderful resource for those who live, love and enjoy reggae and its vibrant culture. It encompasses the music, energy and spirituality that define this unique and diverse community worldwide. You can expect CD releases and industry news, band tours, inspirational pieces, reggae trivia and of course, upcoming reggae festivals.
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