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Vol 4, Issue 19
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Reggae Rising Set to Jump Off This Friday~Tickets On Sale Now
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3 DAY FESTIVAL TICKET (GA) $175
TICKETS ARE 75% SOLD OUT!
Includes General Admission Three (3) Day Festival Ticket to this year's Reggae Rising Music Festival.
3 DAY FESTIVAL TICKET (VIP) $275
VIP TICKET'S GOING FAST!
By popular requests!
Includes General Admission Three (3) Day Festival Ticket to this years Reggae Rising Music Festival plus:
3 day admission to the VIP Lounge & The New Dancehall Club - High Altitude which features:
- Shaded seating plus an expansive grassy area with river views.
- Live video feed from the stage on 3 large viewing screens so you won't miss anything while you are chilling.
- Special VIP Bar, Soft Drinks, Water and Food available.
- Daily Happy Hour at 7:00pm featuring complimentary appetizers, wine tasting & champagne by Iron Horse Champagne
- Private VIP Restrooms with a hand washing area, vanity mirror, and changing table.
- Specialty Craft Booths / Massage / Glow Stuff & more!
VIP guests also receive:
- Complimentary Reggae Rising Program Guide
- A keepsake Reggae Rising collector's VIP laminate
- SPECIAL EVENTS which will be posted at the VIP Lounge Schedule at the VIP Lounge entrance.
If you have already purchased your GA ticket, the VIP upgrade can be purchased online, or via mail order, for $100.
VIP TICKET UPGRADE $100
UPGRADE YOUR GA TICKET TO VIP! ORDER NOW
PRE-SALE: COOKS BEACH CAMPING $60
BRAND NEW CAMPING OPTION!
By popular request, Cook's Beach Camping just added! $60 per carload of ticket holders - includes parking, Thursday arrival only! Cook's Beach Camping is on the river, on the rocks, and in full sun! All Cook's Valley services (espresso bar, general store, breakfast and BBQ supper) are also available to the Cook's Beach campers! Order soon for express delivery; late orders will be held at will-call!
PRE-SALE: COOKS VALLEY CAMPING & RV OPTIONS $145-$325
ADDITIONAL SPACE ADDED - VERY LIMITED! *
The Cook's Valley Camping area is adjacent to Dimmick Ranch. You must have tickets to the Reggae Rising festival for your Cook's Valley Camping purchase to be valid. You must have a festival ticket to enter the camping area. This beautiful camping area features spaces under the redwood trees and your hosts, the Bowman family, have set up showers, a general store, an espresso bar, a BBQ supper, plus breakfast available each morning. The atmosphere is laid back, yet at the same time, very festive. A most excellent camping choice, and a short walk to the festival grounds!
PRE-SALE: DIMMICK RANCH CAMPING $100
DIMMICK RANCH IS SOLD OUT!!!
PRE-SALE: GROUP CAMPING AT FRENCH'S CAMP $200
GROUP CAMPING IS SOLD OUT!!!
LOCAL TICKET OUTLETS
Reggae Rising Tickets are available at The Works, and The Metro, in Eureka/Arcata, Wild Horse Records in Garberville, Streetlight Records in San Francisco, San Jose, and Santa Cruz, Ukiah Natural Foods in Ukiah, and The Last Record Store in Santa Rosa.
Cook's Valley Camping is now available for purchase at Streetlight Records, in San Jose, San Francisco, and Santa Cruz, in addition to online and mail order.
Visit www.reggaerising.com for more information.
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Paradise Communications Announces Date Change for Port Royal Fest
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Paradise Communications, the promoters of the Port Royal music festival have officially decided to moved the event from August 24- 26 due to conflict with the impending 2007 general elections, which will occur on August 27th. The official date of the festival is now set for September 7-9, 2007.
The weekend event was rescheduled to ensure that patrons get the opportunity to enjoy the full Port Royal experience as well as comfortably exercise their right to participate in the elections.
The Port Royal music festival, Kingston’s premier music festival, will maintain its high standard of quality that is characteristic of Paradise Communications. The line up has not been affected by the date change and the festival will still boast international superstars Brian McKnight, Regina Belle and Maxi Priest along with local singing sensations Tarrus Riley and his father Jimmy Riley, just to name a few.
The signature celebrity party will be kicking of the festivities on September 7th. The main show will be on the 8th followed by Jazz on the Harbor on the 9th which will tune down the weekend on a smooth and mellow note. From September 7- 9 Jamaica can expect for Port Royal to truly be transformed and restored to its olden days of glory.
For more information visit: www.portroyalmusicfestival.com
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Curefest Date Changed to Facilitate Election Schedule
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Due to Jamaica's General Election on Monday, August 27, Curefest has changed the dates of the festival to facilitate Jah Cure fans and supporters to vote. The new dates for Curefest are Friday, October 12 – Sunday, October 14. Curefest, the 3-day event celebrating Jah Cure's freedom presented by Danger Promotions, Iyah Cure Promotions and Brass Gate Promotions, will be held at The Ruins At The Falls and James Bond Beach.
Friday October 12, Reflection, an all-inclusive, all-white tribute dinner event hosted by Danger Zone Records will be held at The Ruins At The Falls in the heart of Ocho Rios while Saturday October 13, 45 Cure's and Sunday October 14, Longing For will be held at the popular James Bond Beach in Oracabessa, St. Mary.
"We needed to find a venue that could hold the fans expected to turn out for this event. We believe that The Ruins and James Bond Beach are 2 perfect locations for Curefest." Commented Delmar Drummond of Danger Promotions.
Danger Promotions, Iyah Cure Promotions and Brass Gate Promotions teamed up to present this 3-day event focusing on the work and music of Jah Cure. Curefest marks Jah Cure's first performance in Jamaica in 8 years and is now set for October 12 - 14, 2007 at The Ruins At The Falls and James Bond Beach.
For more information visit myspace.com/freejahcure
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2007 Magazine is Now Available
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The 13th edition of the Reggae Festival Guide has been distributed to reggae and record stores, festivals, restaurants and at reggae showsall over North America.
We give thanks for all of our distribution people, our contributors and advertisers who helped to make the 2007 issue the best one ever! This year's magazine is full of interesting stories, festivals, radio information and more. Would you like a copy of the 2007 Reggae Festival Guide magazine delivered to your door?
Then simply send $7 with a written request to:
RBA/Reggae Festival Guide
P.O. Box 50635
Reno, NV 89513
Are you from outside of the U.S.?
Please send $12 with a written request for overseas shipping and handling.
Or you can order one online at: http://www.reggaefestivalguide.com/magazine/order.shtml
It will be shipped straight to your mailbox filled with reggae eye
candy, lifestyle features, reggae history, and more!
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Peace & Blessings
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Reggae In The Park
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(pictured from L-R, Vaughn & Ron Benjamin of Midnite, Ziggy Marley, Dub Conscious and Donald Manning of The Abyssinians)
Friday, August 3
ZIGGY MARLEY eldest son of reggae's royal family, The Marleys
Also Dub Conscious roots from Macon, GA
Truckee River Park Amphitheatre, Truckee, CA
$25 advance
Gates 5:00 /Show 6 pm until 10pm
All ages
Saturday, August 4
MIDNITE roots reggae from St. Croix
Also THE ABYSINNIANS Jamaican legends
$25
Truckee River Park Amphitheatre, Truckee, CA
Gates 4:30 /Show 5 pm until 10pm
All ages
TWO-DAY REGGAE AT THE PARK FESTIVAL WITH ZIGGY MARLEY, MIDNITE AND MORE ON AUGUST 3 AND 4 AT TRUCKEE REGIONAL PARK AMPHITHEATER IN TRUCKEE, CA
One of reggae's royal family, Ziggy Marley will be headlining day one of Reggae At The Park in Truckee on Brockway Drive off Hwy 267 on Friday, August 3. Opening for Ziggy are Dub Conscious from Macon, GA. Then the St. Croix roots-reggae sensation, Midnite headlines the second day of festivities. Opening that show are Jamaica harmony legends, the Abysinnians. On each day, the gates open at 4:30 and the music is from 5pm until 10pm. A beer garden, arts and crafts vendors and delicious foods round out the festival experience.
On tour in support of his latest release, his second solo album, Love is My Religion (Tuff Gong Worldwide), winner of the 2007 Grammy award for Best Reggae Album, Ziggy says, "This album is from my heart." Embracing both the spiritual and emotional side of life, Ziggy has definitively come into his own as an artist. The twelve-track album showcases Ziggy's tightly rolled talents as a songwriter (writing all cuts), musician (playing most of the instruments) and producer (shepherding all dozen tracks, with three co-produced by Grammy winner Ross Hogarth). The only thing more joyful than making it, says Ziggy, is performing in front of fans on his tour.
Written "all over the world,"with some songs penned during his youth, Love Is My Religion expands upon the personal, social and political themes explored in Ziggy¹s debut CD, Dragonfly. Its musical center is clearly reggae, peppered by African percussion and other flavors. Opening with the subversively danceable "Into the Groove," Ziggy delves into an upbeat meditation on finding one's self. On the title track, "Love is My Religion," his message is one that "people need to hear," a unifying devotion to love that "needs to be preached in churches and mosque and synagogues" The notion of overcoming stereotypes and superstition informs the slinky "Black Cat," while the romantic "Make Some Music" finds a partner in the mid-tempo "A Lifetime."
Friendship is one of the album's recurring themes, whether as the core of monogamous love or the connective tissue of global brotherhood. "Friend" and "On the Beach in Hawaii" each offer an ode to love. In "Keep on Dreamin", Ziggy extends the idea into the spiritual world, reconnecting with his father through dreams. The album's most political song, "Be Free," implores the listener to reject the manipulating power of fear. Slavery and its continuing effects are explored on "Still the Storms," which
laments the crises in nations like Sudan, Rwanda and Sierra Leone by analogizing thepath of hurricanes with the path of slave ships. The album closes with the simple and the complex: an acoustic guitar version of "Love Is My Religion" and a bass-heavy, trip-hop mix of "Be Free."
A native of Kingston, Jamaica, Ziggy first sat in on recording sessions with his father when he was ten years old. Joining with his three siblings to become The Melody Makers, Ziggy crafted his own soulful sound blending blues, R&B, hip-hop and reggae.
DUBCONSCIOUS will perform on Saturday at 6pm. "One of Dubconscious' most sacred mantras is: "Be the change you wish to see in the world." The band often says, "We deeply believe in those important words, and do our best to represent our ideals as we tour. We aim to live and tour sustainably by using bio-diesel fuel, recycling, selling organic merchandise and educating our fans about critical issues"...
Poised to become another name that's dropped when discussions of the world-class Athens, Georgia music scene commence, Dubconscious embraces the role of torchbearer. The band has been testifying to impressed audiences throughout the fertile music cradle of the Southeast for years, and now plays to audiences all over the country.
Hailing from the Island of St Croix, Midnite is one of the most promising roots reggae bands of the millennium. They are vanguards of conscious reggae whose profound and innovative lyrics are sincere and deeply rooted. Their CD recordings and live performances will have reggae and non-reggae listeners open to the messages they bring.
Lead singer Vaughn Benjamin's electrifying voice seems an amalgamation of many great voices in reggae--soulful, chanting, edgy. Vaughn's potent lyrical style and his brother Ron's exquisite keyboards and musical directorship form the nucleus of this musical quintet, which includes fellow St. Croix players Dion Hopkins (drums), Philip Merchant (bass) and Abijah (guitar). Midnite weaves the cultural lyrics of "old school" roots music with modern day experiences to create a unique listening encounter. Reggae - naked and raw is an apt description for Midnite's musical style, in which they forgo the frills of extensive remixes, overdubbing and other musical refinements.
Their vigorous, weighty sound, driven by the punchy bass lines creates a vibe that penetrates straight to the heart. These epic musical communions have earned Midnite an enormous following throughout the roots community. This is especially true in St. Croix, Puerto Rico, Brazil, St. Louis and here on the West Coast where they have toured extensively. By breaking all the rules, Midnite is setting a new standard. Armed with a firm foundation in Jah Rastafari, their natural talents, and a strong and uncompromising musical vision, Midnite champions a unique sound that is on the cutting edge of modern roots music.
The Abysinnians, Jamaican vocal harmony trio was formed in 1968 by founding members Donald Manning, Bernard Collins and Linford Manning. Linford Manning along with another brother, Carlton Manning was a member of the famed 60's group, Carlton and the Shoes. The next year the trinity of harmonic voices drafted the blueprint of a song, "Satta Massagana" that would launch them into the cannon of Reggae music greats.
"Satta Massagana" became one of reggae's most popular songs; a Rastafarian hymn based on the Ethiopian Amharic language. This hymn was released on the most famous Jamaican label of them all, Coxsone Dodd's Studio One. Satta's spiritual and universal message became an anthem that was heard on the radios, in the dancehalls and in the churches of Jamaica. It was also covered by many other international artists including Third World, which raised the status of their work to legendary reggae status.
The Abyssinians have been touring since early 1997, including dates at Reggae on the River, Sierra Nevada World Music Festival and The Bob Marley Day Festival in California 1998. The Abyssinians were also nominated for a 1999 Tamika Award with the ceremonies in New York City. The 2001 Spring tour included a spellbinding performance with multiple encores at The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. In 2005 Bernard Collins rejoined Donald Manning, and "Star " David Morrison to continue to tour internationally. The backing band occasionally includes up to five of Donald Manning¹s sons who are in high demand as studio and touring musicians in their own right.
$25 per day advance tickets are available at www.renegadeshows.com , tickets.com and jambasetickets.com or at the following outlets: Joby's, New Moon Natural Foods, Alice's Mountain Market, Tahoe Hemp, Mad About Music, Recycled Records or by calling Renegade
Productions at 530-583-2801.
RENEGADE PRODUCTIONS UPCOMING CALENDAR
Saturday, July 28 TOSH MEETS MARLEY TOUR
Members of Peter Tosh Band and the Wailers Band Truckee River Park Amphitheater, Truckee, CA Gates 6:00 pm/Showtime 7pm $20.00 advance All ages
Tuesday, August 7 STEEL PULSE
Grand Sierra Resort Doors 8/Showtime 9 $27.50 All ages
Thursday, August 16 PREZIDENT BROWN
River Ranch Lodge, Tahoe City, CA
Doors 8:00 pm/Showtime 9:30 pm $15 advance 21 and over
For more information visit:
www.renegadeshows.com
www.myspace.com/renegadepresents
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Reggae For A Cure
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Chris' New Harbor & Ariana's Cure
present
REGGAE FOR A CURE
First Annual Benefit to Support Morquio Syndrome Research
Featuring:
NATIVE ELEMENTS
(Homegrown Reggae w/ Island Flavor)
DUB FX
(California Reggae & Dub)
BALDREAD & THE RAGGAMUFFIN CREW
(Reggae-Soul-Afro Beat)
CULTURE CANUTE & THE IRATION BAND
(Classic Reggae Covers)
+ Caribbean BBQ in the Outdoor Patio
w/ Chef Fred
www.sfcateringconnection.com
Saturday, August 4th 2007
Show starts @ 3pm - 12 midnight
Suggested Donation: $20.00 cover
100% of the proceeds donated to Ariana's Cure for Morquio
Must be 21yrs w/ID
Positive Vibes Only!
@
Chris' New Harbor
150 Harbor Blvd., Belmont
(650) 591-1881
www.chrisnewharbor.com
www.myspace.com/chrisnewharborbar
www.arianascure.com
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Samoreggaestan, Music Against Violence Reggae Festival
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From august 16th to 18th the resort Trije kralji above Slovenska Bistrica in Slovenia will be overflown with sounds of a reggae music.
An idyllic Slovenian nature, meadows, surrounded by pine forests on the sunny side of Pohorje will be filled up with reggae vibes. Relaxation is guaranteed for each visitor. Camping on the soft mountain grass, parking space nearby, program on the main and sound-system stage, various artists, performers, work shops, sport events etc. is provided for all reggae fans. Everything is also included in ticket price.
Samoreggaestan Music Against the Violence Festival is also a socially critical festival with motive Exodus. One of the strongest theme of reggae music in a modern language represents migrations, structural violence against foreigners, questions about integration politics and identity. The topic question concerning European Union is integration politics for all ethnic, cultural, linguistic and religious minorities, above all are those originating from present time (fugitives, economical immigrants etc.). Imperfections of integration model lead to social, educational and other differences among all people in EU. Intolerance between social groups is unavoidable. A state and a society should raise questions about managing those differences and shall enable equal possibilities and inclusion for everyone instead of performing nationalistic politics, forcing an assimilation and causing structural obstacles. Above all, the differences are creative and social advantage. These topics will be discussed in several workshops, various expertswill give lectures, there will be an exhibition, a performance by Zlati Kastrioti theatre group, international video production ShortCut07, we will also host Austrian drummers' project and few work shops.
We wish to exceed last year's festival's response and prove that the young and young by heart can contribute to a better society and a quality of life. We can make changes and influence on the institutions which do not recognize our equality despite our differences. The festival area will again be proclaimed as the peace zone and in the end young people, who are against any kind of violence as a form of communication with differences will send a mutual message to those institutions that avail theirselves of it.
This year's musical program:
Main Stage:
Thursday, august 16th
DUBZILLA (Slo)
SHIBA GRUND (Slo)
MACKA B (Uk)
JAH FREE (Uk)
Friday, august 17th
FIRST LIGHT ORCHESTRA (Ita)
RADIKAL DUB KOLEKTIV (Cro)
DUBATEERS, CULTURE FREEMAN & DANDELION (Uk)
Saturday, august 18th
ZLATI KASTRIOTI (Slo)
WHITE VIBRATION (Aut)
FRANZISKA (Ita); winners of Rototom Sunsplash reggae contest
DUBIANS (Fr)
CAÑAMAN (Esp)
Sound system stage :
Thursday, august 16th
RDK Soundsystem (Cro)
Dubians Soundsystem (Fr)
Jahstice Soundsystem (Cro)
Friday, august 17th
Earthground Combination (Ita)
Jahmessenjah (Srb)
Livity Reggaeneration Project & Prince Sol (Slo)
Saturday, august 18th
Trenchtown Rockers & MC Milovan (Srb)
Countryman Selektor & Ur?a (Slo)
Free Form Dub (Slo)
Ital Vision Sound System (Ita)
More information at www.samoreggaestan.si and www.mcdd.si
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Reggae On The Rocks in Colorado
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Commentary: Jamaica's Local Music Industry
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by Christopher "Icey Jace" Campbell
As an aspiring entrepreneur in the multibillion dollar a year global music industry a few days ago I decided to evaluate our own local industry based on Talent, Professionalism and Vision as these characteristics I believe are essential to our growth as a united hub looking to converge on international markets. Not surprisingly the results were a shame to even acknowledge much less write about. Not entirely statistical but facts are just that “Fax’s” and the truth cannot be blundered. I was utterly disappointed in the main industry associations, companies and sponsors right across the board. Having set a solid foundation in some areas from the early to late 90’s suddenly at the turn of the century the supporting beams of that foundation collapsed and left the music in disarray. The main cause was the ”me myself and I” syndrome. Quiet frankly it just seems as though we’ve all coexisted over the last few years with no form of general direction for our beloved music.
Vision defined by the Oxford Dictionary as "foresight, insight and understanding" is surely not present in our industry, you mad... Too often 365 days a year (366 in a leap year) we see artists and their management teams take the same mechanical approach to success which is arguably non existent. They “hustle a one tune” in the studio’s then “beg a forward” from selectors and radio DJ’s then “get a one buss” and for the rest of their careers put out seemingly average singles on vaguely successful albums and do stage shows after stage shows to stay afloat. There is no dynamics, no map, no blueprint, just a “hammer and a chisel”. In a recent article entitled Inside the music biz posted June 9, 2006 in the Daily Observer Entertainment consultant Teddy Laidley highlighted that an artist must be considered a product and in order to be successful he/she must have an ultimate career goal listed in a written business plan so as to help the artist stay motivated and focused. This is obviously lacking with our contingent of aspirants. It seems everyone is quiet comfortable with local credits. Very few seek to earn their bread n butter elsewhere apart from yard. Yard vibe sweet eh….
Professionalism derived from the adjective professional is defined as being experienced, knowledgeable, proficient & qualified. This in turn speaks to standards, quality and effectiveness which are for the most part absent. It always seems as though they short change themselves when they fail to accurately plan each and every step. Some artists never seem to posses the total package while their management teams never seem to go the whole nine yards as it relates to promotion and marketing. It also seems as if contracts make many artists nervous. Many are all for collecting off record labels but are terrified when they see a document that requires proper interpretation and that all important signature. To go a step further many management teams are not aware of the techniques needed to draft proposals, reports and contracts that often times “dem jus go link a man, weh know a man, weh know di big man”. This is unacceptable, it seem many business decisions are made on hype and not facts or results, probably the reason why only a handful of artist is allowed international passage every 2 – 3 years. Note: This attitude is detrimental to the 3rd degree, mainstream organizations rarely respond to unprofessional business conduct. They don’t even accept unsolicited demo records, you have to funnel it through a producer, agent, shopper, manager or A&R rep to get some ears.
Talent defined as the ability, brilliance, flair or gift to perform is in contrast to the previous two characteristics excessively bubbling over. More importantly though is the fact that our talent is not confined to one or two specific genre like reggae or dancehall, it is widely varied. Now this might surprise several persons but believe it or not there are rappers locally that could give those seen on BET a run for their money literally, but like the other areas our local industry has failed us in upholding the view that there is no space for foreign syllables in our creative thoughts. Being a rapper in Jamaica is so tabooed that many of them deny any involvement with the art form when asked. This is as a result of our content, not wanting to leave our comfort zone and break the boundaries and categories of music. Just think if 5 years ago we had came across this 123 blueprint to growth how much U.S dollars would have been converted. I am in no way saying we should disown our cultural genre but god forbids we encourage and develop a profitable & marketable hybrid genre and make money. Damn.., whether or not it is our own. So many genres today took from reggae and became successful because is was mixed, fused, development and soon evolved into Hip Hop, Pop, Rock & Reggaeton. It’s our time to evolve; it’s been our time for a decade now so I cry shame on all who have let us down, all who have kept our industry seemingly stagnant for some years. Much to our ignorance “World Music” is upon us “I even got the World Charts to prove it” and whether or not we view it as a new genre it has fused genres of all liking and is far more feasible a market, the entire globe don’t you think ? $ 000,000.00
Consider this, if we decided to change our course and adapt to the current global climate by having a Vision, being professional in perusing that vision and using our talent as our “backAtive” we would see a greater increase in revenue, cause in the end “Big Man Ting” its all about the benjamin’s. Anyone who disputes this fact can start working for free like me, I don’t get paid to inspire you people but I do it anyway.
Please click here to email all suggestions and feedback to Mr. Campbell.
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HYPE TV'S TOP VIDEOS FOR THE WEEK OF 7/27/07
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1. Beenie Man - Back It Up
2. Tarrus Riley - She's Royal
3. Movado - Don’t Cry
4. Munga - Bad From Mi Born
5. Lutan Fyah - Save The Juvenile
6. RDX & Jigzy - Dance
7. Pressure - Love & Affection
8. Vybz Kartel - Wine Pon You
9. Da’ville - Give Thanks For What You Got
10. Ginjah - Music Alone
11. Da’ville - This Time I Promise
12. Vegas feat. Ovarmars - Raging Bull
13. QQ - Tek It To Dem
14. Movado - Gully Side
15. Macka Diamond - Hula Hoop
16. Movado - Chat Too Much
17. Vegas - Tek Weh Yuself
18. Nesbeth - Board House
19. Queen I-Frica - Below The Waist
20. Ray Darwin - People Choice
FOR MORE INFORMATION CHECK OUT: www.hypetvjams.com
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Win Tickets to Jamaica Vintage Music Festival on My Space
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TO ALL YOU MYSPACE MEMBERS, HERE IS ANOTHER OPPORTUNITY TO WIN TICKETS TO THIS YEARS JAMAICA VINTAGE MUSIC FESTIVAL.
CLICK BELOW TO BECOME A FRIEND :
http://www.myspace.com/jamaicamusicfestival
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10th Anniversary, Reggae Sun Ska Festival
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The festival has now became the unmissable reggae gathering of the summer.
A programme over two days of Reggae, World, Electro and Hip-Hop on an incredible location in the middle of the vines and under the sun. The festival features screenings, conferences and exhibitions... www.reggaesunska.com
The Reggae Sun Ska is celebrating its 10th anniversary! Considered as the oldest reggae festival in France, the Reggae Sun Ska has now become an international gathering. Its very eclectic programme, its incessant search for fresh artists that will become big tomorrow, and finally a real attachment to reggae music have transformed this event into an unmissable international rendez-vous.
SInce 2003, the festival welcomes its audience in Cissac-Medoc, right in the middle of a region hightly respected overseas for the quality of its wine.
The production team behind the festival is the French association Music'Action, which has programmed, booked, managed, initiated and given support to Live Music in France and in Europe for the last 12 years.
Amongst the five biggest Reggae festivals in Europe, the Reggae Sun Ska festival's exceptional ambiance is due to the persistence and resistance of its 300 volunteers which are involved at different levels, each year, and transform the event into their festival.
" We're touching at a very unique event which aims at a total inclusion of the local Medocan populations, all ages mixed. It's a very succesful challenge that symbolises the mixing of the Medoc region, very attached to its traditions, with a festival opened towards the world transporting values of reflexions and exchange."
.Philippe Bordier, journaliste
Schedule:
THURSDAY AUGUST 2nd - FREE !
FILM PROJECTION - Salle Culturelle Cissac-Médoc
La Jamaïque : Le Diamant noir des Caraïbes
Meeting with Claude Fléouter , film's director
IQULAH
(Jamaïca/ /Reggae)
FRIDAY AUGUST 03 th
ASWAD
(UK - Reggae)
ADMIRAL T
(Guadeloupe - Reggae)
MARTA HIGH & SHAOLIN TEMPLE DEFENDERS
(USA/ France – Soul/Funk)
JEHRO
(France– Reggae)
YELLOW MAN
(Jamaïca – Reggae)
DUBMATIX/ LIEUTENANT FOXY/ MURRAY MAN
(Canada/ France/ UK -Electrodub/Singjay )
KANKA
(France–Dub)
DEEKLINE & THE RAGGATWINS Date unique cet été !!
(UK- ELectro/Breakbeat/Ragga)
ELISA DO BRASIL & BIG RED ( ex Raggasonic)
(France – Drum & Bass/ Reggae Hip Hop)
FUNDE
(France /Reggae Sun Ska Festival workshop)
SATURDAY AUGUST 04 th
GROUNDATION Feat PABLO MOSES
(USA/Jamaïque - Reggae / Reggae Sun Ska Festival workshop)
ANIS
(France – Reggae/Folk)
I JAHMAN
(Jamaïca – Reggae )
JAVA vs WINSTON & Mc ANUFF
(Jamaïca / France – Reggae / Rock)
SOLDIERS OF JAH ARMY - S.OJ.A
(USA - Reggae)
IRIES REVOLTES
(Germany – Reggae/Ska)
SEBASTIAN STURM
(Germany – Reggae/Ska)
HOBA HOBA SPIRIT
(Maroc- Rock)
VAINQUEUR ROTOTOM SUNSPLASH
(European Reggae Contest)
NATURAL ZION HIGH
(France- Reggae Dancehall)
DJ SCRATCHY & DADDY WHITIE
(UK / France– Sound System/ Singjay)
DUBMATIX/ LIEUTENANT FOXY
(Canada/ France/ Electrodub )
For more information vistit: www.reggaesunska.com
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Reggaela Lights Up The Night
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Get ready to Bond with Reggae Roots as the Calgary Reggae Festival Society presents REGGAELA! an opening night Gala Fundraiser to kick off ReggaeFest '007. An evening of glamour, glitz and everything Bond, REGGAELA! is sure to entice Reggae lovers.
Leo Cripps, producer for ReggaeFest '007 says "We wanted to stage a Reggae event that was outside of the ordinary, where folks could get dressed up, enjoy a variety of different foods and be entertained by some dynamic performers."
On Saturday, August 11 the Martha Cohen Theatre Lobby (215 - 8 Avenue SE) will be transformed into a Gala affair unlike no other. Featuring Live Music, Dancers, DJ, Silent Auction, and Mock Casino, the evening will include hot eats and cool drinks with a spark of Reggae flavour. Come dressed to impress as you dance the night away to some of your favourite Reggae riddims.
One of the highlights of the evening is the Silent Auction featuring extravagant prizes. 50% of the Silent Auction proceeds will be donated to CUSO. CUSO brings Canadians and the world together to address poverty, human rights issues, HIV/AIDS, inequality, cultural loss and environmental degradation. CUSO is a Canadian organization which supports alliances for global social justice. CUSO works with people striving for freedom, gender and racial equality, self- determination and cultural survival. ReggaeFest '007 is excited to support this organization.
"CUSO is one organization that exemplifies the spirit of Reggae Culture" says Cripps. "They not only talk the talk but they also walk the walk. In any developing country you will find at least one CUSO representative working alongside locals, helping them to make a better world."
REGGAELA! is an 18+ event and tickets are $40.00 in advance, $35.00 for CRFS members and can be purchased online at www.ticketweb.ca. Doors open at 6:30 pm. More information on REGGAELA! and other Events 'Round Town can be found at www.C algaryReggaeFestival.com.
The CRFS is a 100% volunteer group and it is diligently working to ensure that REGGAEFEST '007 - Bonding with Reggae Rootsis the best family friendly summer festival in Calgary this year. Interested volunteers can fill in the on-line application form at www.Cal garyReggaeFestival.com
REGGAEFEST '007 is sponsored in part by: Global Calgary, Vibe 98.5 fm Radio, The Calgary Sun, CJSW 90.9 fm, Big Rock Brewery.
For more information visit: www.calgaryreggaefestival.com
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The Aggrolites
Fresh off a successful southwestern U.S. tour, dirty reggae masters The Aggrolites are humbled by the initial response of Reggae Hit L.A., their second effort for Hellcat Records. Jesse, Brian, J, Korey and Roger continuously showcase their unique reggae, rock, soul and funky styling through their live shows, and now on the FM dial and music videos.
According to Punknews.com, "Reggae Hit L.A. is a dazzling album from start to finish. The Aggrolites have carved out their niche in the music community and planted their flag in a hybrid territory made up of some of the most soulful music around, and in doing so have crafted the perfect summer album." Reggae Hit L.A. debuted on Billboard’s Reggae Chart at #3 and is now at #11. They’re moving up the Alternative New Artist Chart from #66 to #50. The album was the #10 most added on the CMJ charts with 41 adds during the add week and charted for 7 weeks on the top 200, peaking at #85. It was also on the CMJ world chart for 3 weeks, peaking at #22.
Their first single "Free Time" is receiving regular airplay on two very influential alternative music stations - INDIE 103.1FM in Los Angeles and FM94/9 in San Diego - as well as numerous reggae specialty programs all over the U.S. It's quickly becoming the perfect summer hit track. And, now fans can find a video for "Free Time" on Aggroreggae.com, myspace.com/theaggrolites and Youtube.
The Aggrolites recently had the honor of headlining an LA Film Fest event that paid tribute to the late Joe Strummer with the showing of “The Future Is Unwritten.” Presented by INDIE 103.1, the band took to the John Anson Ford Amphitheatre stage to perform their Aggro versions of The Clash's classics "White Man from Hammersmith Palais" and "Know Your Rights." Is there a better band to pay such tribute!?!
Continuing their quest to broaden and strengthen their fan base, The Aggrolites return to the road in late July for a two month tour of North America (both headlining and supporting Dropkick Murphys) and Europe. They begin on July 21 at the prestigious Getty Center in Los Angeles, next a stop in their home town of Los Angeles at the Sunset Junction festival alongside Ben Harper, The O’Jays, Buzzcocks, and then off to Bumbershoot: Seattle’s Music & Arts Festival, joining the likes
of Sean Paul, Wu-Tang Clan and Panic! At The Disco.
North American Tour:
Saturday, July 21 The Getty Center Los Angeles, CA
Tuesday, July 24 Middle East Boston, MA
Wednesday, July 25 The 449 Room Trenton, NJ
Thursday, July 26 House of Blues Atlantic City, NJ
Friday, July 27 Knitting Factory New York, NY
Saturday, July 28 Chuggers Sports Bar Buffalo, NY
Sunday, July 29 Funk n Waffles Syracuse, NJ
Tuesday, July 31 Cafe Campus Montreal, Quebec
Wednesday, August 1 The Mod Club Toronto, Ontario
Thursday, August 2 Club Denim Guelph, Ontario
Friday, August 3 Tink's Scranton, PA *
Saturday, August 4 The Norva Norfolk, VA *
Sunday, August 5 Amos Southend Charlotte, NC *
Monday, August 6 Malone's Savannah, GA *
Tuesday, August 7 House of Blues Myrtle Beach, SC *
Wednesday, August 8 Bottle & Cork Dewey Beach, DE *
Thursday, August 9 Stone Pony Asbury Park, NJ *
Friday, August 10 The Silo Reading, PA *
Saturday, August 11 First Unitarian Church Philadelphia, PA
Sunday, August 12 Black Cat Washington, DC
Thursday, August 16 House of Blues Anaheim, CA
Saturday, August 18 House of Blues San Diego, CA
Sunday, August 19 Sunset Junction Silver Lake, CA
Friday, August 24 Downtown Brew San Luis Obispo, CA
Saturday, August 25 The Blank Club San Jose, CA
Sunday, August 26 Harlow's Sacramento, CA
Wednesday, August 29 The Gorges Hall Cortes Island, BC
Thursday, August 30 The Red Room Vancouver, BC
Friday, August 31 Sugar Nightclub Victoria, BC
Saturday, September 1 Bumbershoot Music Fest Seattle, WA
Sunday, September 2 Mt. Tabor Legacy Portland, OR
Tuesday, September 4 WOW Hall Eugene, OR
Wednesday, September 5 Red Devil Lounge San Francisco, CA
* with Dropkick Murphys
European Tour:
Wednesday, September 12 Doornrosje Nijmegen, NL
Thursday, September 13 The Melkweg Amsterdam, NL
Friday, September 14 Vera Groningen, NL
Saturday, September 15 Leffingeleuren Festival Leffinge, BE
Sunday, September 16 Lintfabriek Kontich, BE
Monday, September 17 The Charlotte Leicester, UK
Tuesday, September 18 The Cluny Newcastle, UK
Wednesday, September 19 Dingwalls London, UK
Thursday, September 20 The Cavern Exeter, UK
Friday, September 21 Rockers Revolt @ 12 Bar Swindon, UK
Saturday, September 22 Scooter Rallye Woolacombe, UK
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Happy Earthday to all!
July 23 birthdays!
Emperor Haile Selassie I 1892
Cedella Marley Booker 1926
Sky High 1956
Jimmy Cliff born July 30, 1944
Dean Fraser born August 4, 1957
Earl "Chinna" Smith born August 6, 1955
Dennis Alcapone born August 6, 1947
Jamaica proclaimed independent, August 6, 1962
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Reggae Festival Calendar!
CLICK ON THE FESTIVAL TITLE TO GO TO WEBSITE
PROMOTERS: GO TO http://www.reggaefestivalguide.com AND POST YOUR EVENT FOR 2007!
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LB 27 Reggae Camp
Wednesday-Sunday, July 25-29, 2007
Szazhalombatta, Hungary
Hotline: +36-70-235-6569
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Mystic Mountain Reggae Bash
Friday-Sunday, July 27-29, 2007
St-Damien, Lanaudiere, Quebec, Canada
Hotline: 514-815-5075
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RUHR REGGAE SUMMER 2007
Friday-Sunday, July 27-29
Mulheim an der Ruhr, Nord-Rhein-Westfalen, Germany
Hotline: +49 202 4469407
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Carib Music Fest
Saturday, July 28, 2007
Stavanger, Norway
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Harbor Bar Reggae Fest
Saturday, July 28, 2007
Stavanger, Norway
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Night of Universal Love
Saturday, July 28, 2007
Jacksonville Beach, Florida
Hotline: 904-476-7708
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Forward Festival
Saturday-Sunday, July 28-29, 2007
Sooke, B.C., Canada
Hotline: 250-857-4422
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The 13th Annual Peoples Festival
Saturday, july 28. 2007
Wilmington, Delaware
Hotline: 856-451-8663
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Cambridge Festival 2007
Tuesday-Monday, August 1-6, 2007
Southern St. James, St. James, Jamaica
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Giocando Con La Musica
Thursday-Sunday, August 2-5, 2007
San Giorgio a Liri, Frosinone, Italy
Hotline: 393923058204
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Reggae At the Park
Friday, August 3 and Saturday, August 4
Truckee, California
Hotline: 530-583-2801
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Reggae Geel
August 3-4, 2007
Geel, Antwerp, Belgium
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Reggae Rising
Friday-Sunday, August 3-5, 2007
Piercy, California
Hotline: 707-923-4583
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