November 30 , 2007
Vol 4, Issue 26


















News Flash
On Tour
Ital Statistics
Roots Reggae Airplay Charts
About Us

Reggae Academy Awards Set to Take Place February 24th

The first REGGAE ACADEMY AWARDS ceremony is set to unfold on Sunday February 24th at the National Indoor Sports Centre in Kingston Jamaica. The REGGAE ACADEMY is a project of the Recording Industry Association of Jamaica/RIAJam which is made up of just over thirty music companies doing business inside Jamaica and internationally.

Earlier this year RIAJam officially launched its REGGAE ACADEMY which is a membership group made up of music producers, vocalists, songwriters, music video producers, media representatives, artist managers and agents. RIAJam chairman Clevie Browne explains that the staging of a first class international music awards event for Reggae and Dancehall was identified as a priority activity by his board of directors and the organization when it was established four years. He stated that the objective is to celebrate and recognize creative excellence in a format that will allow for judging and voting by persons directly involved in performing, making and promoting Reggae around the world. The members of the REGGAE ACADEMY will decide on the recordings and artists to be considered for nomination and will also vote to determine what projects and artists are the best for the year 2007. Interested industry persons are still able to sign up for membership to the REGGAE ACADEMY.

While work continues on building the membership of the REGGAE ACADEMY a professional production team has also been engaged by RIAJam to deal with the planning and staging of the awards show on February 24th 2008. According to chairman of the REGGAE ACADEMY Lloyd Stanbury, plans are at a very advanced stage for the event. The design and technical elements of the show are being worked out, and several top artists have already signed contracts to appear as performers and award presenters on the show. These include Shaggy, Sean Paul, Morgan Heritage, Elephant Man, Diana King, Ky-Mani Marley, Ce'Cile, Etana, Assassin, and Voise Mail. In addition to the artists already confirmed the organisers are also looking at a number of overseas based artists who have been involved in Reggae and Dancehall music such as Gentleman out of Germany, Sinead O'Connor, Sean Kingston and Collie Budz.

www.reggaeacademy.com
www.myspace.com/reggaeacademy
Rootz Underground Tours Florida, Releases Movement

Rootz will be in the South Florida area for the early half of
December, help us by spreading the word to your friends in that zone.
Also if you're in Jamaica, come check out Rootz Underground at Jr. Gong's annual Kingston show, "Welcome to Jamrock"

The debut album MOVEMENT from Rootz Underground goes on sale in Jamaica this December and will be available at all the Florida dates as well.
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Dec 1st - Sandbar (4301 Ocean Beach Blvd, Cocoa Beach FL)
Dec 2nd - Jazid (1342 Washington Ave, South Beach Miami)
Dec 6th - Bostons on The Beach (40 S Ocean Blvd, A1A Delray Beach)
Dec 7th - PS14 (28 NE 14th St. Miami)
Dec 21st - Welcome to Jamrock, Kingston
Dec 31st - Cayman (TBA)
Overproof Soundsystem Tour

Bench Music announces tour dates for Overproof Soundsystem and G.Corp in Australia and New Zealand.

Overproof Soundsystem started its life in 1998 as a monthly reggae night called "Overproof" held at the Medicine bar in Birmingham, England. The night was started by Different Drummer's Richard Wittingham (Rockers Hi Fi) Adam Regan (Leftfoot) and Birmingham's dub duo G.Corp.

Now New Zealand and Australia get to witness these dub reggae fiends erupt on stage � their energy and exuberance live is a must see for any reggae head - full of life and ready to let rip for the masses. With that in mind, Overproof are not to be tied down to one genre, the music policy is anything reggae or reggae influenced, from old school sixty's cuts to modern Dub to Hip Hop and Electronica.

They bring with them the mighty Conrad Kelly on percussion, long time Steel Pulse drummer who has also drummed for many reggae greats including Freddy MC Gregor, I Jahman Levi and UB40.

Underground anthem �Watch what you put inna� and a re rub of Kraftworks �The Model� are just two of the tasty delights in a 90 min set expressing peace and good vibes.

The tour will be supported at selected shows by the Groove Corporation DJ set which are currently a sought after remixing team.

G.Corp flex their shred-cut-reconstruct muscle over classic tracks by Bob Marley, Dillinger, UB40, Luciano, Rae and Christian, Bobby Womack and Ennio Morricone, and Tosca, as well as many other gems from their elephant house studio.

Groove Corporation shamelessly mix soul, funk, roots into unavoidable bass powered dance grooves where the beats dig deep but never overwhelm.

Overproof will also be performing tracks from their upcoming LP �Pull it up� released in early 2008.
Tour dates are as follows, and tickets to be available from all usual outlets.

Sat Feb 9: Splore Festival � Tapapakanga Regional Park
Thurs Feb 14: Revolver � Queenstown - with Renegade Soundsystem
Fri Feb 15: Sammys relaunch � Dunedin - with Renegade Soundsystem and more TBA
Sat Feb 16: Soundsplash Festival � Raglan - with G.Corp DJ Set
Reggae Festival Guide 2008!

 

As the end of 2007 approaches, it is now time to consider budgets for next year. Please consider the 2008 printed magazine in your plans. If require something more immediate in the form of on-line advertising, we offer prime real estate on the home page (and repeated every page) of our popular website www.reggaefestivalguide.com. You can also advertise here on the e-guide newsletter. For more information please write to advertising@reggaefestivalguide.com to be set up with an advertising representative.
REGGAE FESTIVAL GUIDE ON MY SPACE!

Link us on My Space! We are excited about this great marketing network. WE NOW HAVE OVER 2,500 FRIENDS! This is indeed a wonderful resource that can link so many great artists, record companies, DJ's and reggae lovers worldwide. Watch for concert footage postings, festival ticket giveaways, contests and more!

Go to www.myspace.com/reggaefestivalguide to become our FRIEND!
Peace & Blessings


Natural Vibrations Band is Giving Away a Guitar!


It�s the time of year when we like to GIVE BACK to the people who have blessed us. Be sure to catch one of our FREE & ALL AGES shows this month. We really want to encourage everybody to be giving and donate to good causes this holiday season. SPREAD THE ALOHA!

BIG PRIZES TO WIN!

In the spirit of GIVING�we are giving away an awesome prize to one of our online shoppers and it could be YOU! Make a purchase between December 1st and January 15th and be entered to win a brand new NATURAL VIBRATIONS - autographed Danelectro ELECTRIC GUITAR. The winner will also receive a FENDER GIG BAG, custom NV GUITAR PICKS, and be featured on our website.

www.naturalvibrations.com


This one-of-a-kind prize is courtesy of our sponsor COCONUT GROVE MUSIC, your one-stop shop for the best deals in new or used guitars, ukuleles, amplifiers, music accessories, and more. Our band goes to Coconut Grove Music to get what we need for our instruments because they not only have the best prices but a staff that�s always helpful. Be sure to stop by their store to do some shopping for yourself or the musician in your life this holiday season. They�re located at 418 Ku�ulei Road in Kailua, HI. Visit www.coconutgrovemusic.com to check out their line of featured products.

Natural Vibes Prize Pack Winner!!

The WINNER of the �Natural Vibes Prize Pack� is ALAKA�I AKANA of Las Vegas, Nevada!! Congratulations on winning a $100 Gift Certificate to the Natural Vibrations Online Store, four VIP tickets for him and his friends to our upcoming X-Mas Party at Pipeline Caf�, a signed copy of From the From the Heart, and more!

ONLINE HOLIDAY SALE

Attention Holiday Shoppers: We�re having a major HOLIDAY SALE on NV merchandise!! Get the NV fan you know a present they won�t want to return. Check out a selection of men�s and women�s t-shirts, tanks, hats and CDs. Size 3XL or up? We got you covered�check out the new Big&Tall section of our store.

Our gift certificates also make a great gift that�s quick & easy to use. Log-on TODAY and get a FREE NV sticker with any purchase!

Wanna get your NV gear on the streets? Go to the BUTIGROOVE store to pick-up the latest threads. Selected styles are also available at Tsunami Surfwear & Coconut Grove Music.


2008 TOUR


The Vibes will be ON TOUR the western states to California, Oregon, Washington, Utah, Nevada, Colorado, Arizona, and more!

We still have available dates on our 2008 tour and are looking to connect with promoters, agents, corporations, etc who are interested adding to our tour dates. Contact bookings@naturalvibrations.com for more information on when and how you can book us in your city.


DECEMBER CALENDAR

12.1.07 - Kaneohe Christmas Parade

12.1.07 - Lokahi Tree Fundraiser @ Ala Moana Center (Center Stage)

12.1.07- Koa�uka CD Release Party @ Pipeline Caf�

12.6.07- Breaker�s Bar & Grill

12.7.07- Border�s @ Windward Mall

12.8.07- SURF & ROOTS FEST 2008 @ Kualoa Ranch w/ ZIGGY MARLEY

12.22.07- 4th ANNUAL CHRONIC X-MAS PARTY @ Pipeline Caf� with Natural Vibrations, Ooklah the Moc, and Iration from Santa Barbara, CA-18 and over welcome!

12.28.07- Boardrider�s Bar & Grill

visit www.myspace.com/naturalvibrations for more information


Mystic Roots Celebrates Coots Birthday and More!

www.mysticroots.com

Friday, November 30, 2007 Chico, CA 95928
LaSalle's 229 Broadway (Downtown Chico) 530-893-1891

Mystic Roots Band Live
Doors: 9:00pm
Set Time: 11:00pm-1:00am
21+
Ticket Price: $7
cootdog's B-Day Bash!
Drinks: 3 Full Bars
Activities: Pool Tables/Huge Outdoor Patio

Saturday, December 01, 2007 Chico, CA
318 Hazel St. (Near the campus...)
Mystic Roots Band Live
Playing With: DJ Vinn
Doors: 9:00pm
Set Time: 11:00pm-1:00am
All Ages
Ticket Price: $5

Friday, December 28, 2007 '
Anaheim, CA 92660
House Of Blues Anaheim
Pato Banton backed by the Mystic Roots Band
Doors: 8:00pm
All Ages
Ticket Price: $20
5 hr. Street Parking with Validation

Saturday, December 29, 2007
Solana Beach, CA
The Belly Up Tavern
Pato Banton backed by the Mystic Roots Band

Sunday, December 30, 2007
Santa Barbara, CA At Soho
Pato Banton backed by the Mystic Roots Band
Reggae Stage Names S-Z

This list was originally compiled by Papa Pilgrim (RIP), noted reggae DJ, writer and founder of Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide (www.reggaeambassadors.org)

In the last issue we ran names beginning with P-R, in this issue we conclude the list with names beginning with S-Z.

�Sabba Tooth��� S. Richards
Sammy��� Samuel Ismay
Sanchez��� Kevin Anthony Jackson
Sang Hugh��� Keith Morgan
Sangie��� Anthony Davis
Santa��� Carlton Davis
Sardine��� Marlon McKay
Satta Blue Bramlocks��� Neville Wynter
Scientist��� Overton Brown
Scorcha� Robert Williams
Scorcher��� Dennis Williams
Scotty��� David Scott
Scratch [Matumbi]��� Webster Johnson
Screechy Dan��� Robert Stevens
Screwdriver��� Dalton Lindo
Scruntie Scrunter��� Dennis Butler
Sean Kingston Sean Anderson
Seeco��� Alvin Patterson
Senya aka Tateesha Love� Olive Grant
Serial Kid��� Alteen Campbell
Sgt. Pepper��� Garnett Cross
Shabba Ranks��� Rexton Gordon
Shaggy��� Orville Richard Burrell
Shaka Man��� Patrick Houchen
Shakey Ranks Mark Alleyne
Shayar��� Lenval Jarrett
Shelley Thunder��� Michelle Harrison
Shinehead��� Edmund Carl Aiken
Shocking Vibes��� Patrick Roberts
Shoe Mark��� Leonard Allen
Shorty the President��� Perry Williams
Silvermoon��� Raymond Dennis
Simpleton��� Christopher Harrison
Singer J��� Easton Clarke
Singer Judah��� Linton A. Robertson
Singer Mikey��� Mike Russell
Singing Melody��� Everton Hardweare
Sir Coxsone��� Clement Seymour Dodd
Sir Tropical Downbeat��� Lionel Young
Sista Teedy��� Tricia Boutte']
Sister Carol��� Carol Theresa East
Sister Charmaine��� Charmaine McKenzie
Sister Farika��� Norma Fay Hamilton
Sister Ilive��� Olive Wardle
Sister Jean Binta Breeze��� Jean Lumsden
Sister Marie��� Ann Marie Hill
Sister Nancy��� Ophlin Russell
Sister P��� Paulette Campbell
Sizzla��� Miguel Collins
Ska��� Dennis Campbell
Skankin' Dread��� Geego Tafari
Skelly��� Cecil Spence
Skengman��� Kenneth Black
Skilly��� Alan Cole
Skully��� Noel Sims
Sky High��� Hartnell Henry
Sky Juice��� Christopher Blake
Slim Smith��� Keith Smith
Slinky Sharp� Jermaine Cole
Sluggy��� Andrew Gregory
Sly��� Lowell Dunbar
Smiley Culture��� David Emmanuel
Snagga Puss aka Dickie Rankin'��� Norman Suppria
Snow��� Darrin O'Brien
Soldier��� Alvin Barrington Reid
Soldjie [guitarist]��� Owen Reunalls
Soljie ��� Cedrica Anthony Hamilton
Sowell ��� Noel Bailey
Spanner Banner��� Joseph Anthony Bonner
Specialist��� Clifton Dillon
Spectacular��� C. Reid
Spiderman��� Courtney Allen
Spiderman��� Lloyd Campbell
Spragga Benz��� Carlton Grant
Spread��� Howard Bedasse
Squidly Cole��� Wilburn Cole
Squingy��� R. Francis
Stamma Haughton��� Ralston Haughton
Stan Rankin' T��� Stan O. Tyrell
Steely��� Wycliffe Johnson
Sticky��� Uzziah Thompson
Stranger & Patsy��� Stranger Cole & Millicent Todd
Striker��� Edward Lee
Style��� Lincoln Scott
Sugar Black��� Patrick Hall
Sugar Demus aka Merciless��� Leonard Bartley
Sugar Minott��� Lincoln Minott
Sulton Ali aka Little Youth��� Donaly Campbell
Super Blue aka Blue Boy��� Austin Lyons
Super Cat��� William Maraugh
Super Jerry��� Easton Thomas
Super Morris��� Morris Anthony Ming
Superman��� Derrick Johnson
Sweet Barry��� Barry Bryson
Sweetfoot��� Hugh Maynard
Sweetie Irie��� Dean Bent
Swele��� Howard DaCosta
Tabby Diamond��� Donald Shaw
Tanto Metro��� Mark Wolfe
Tanya Stephens��� Vivienne Stephenson
Tappa Zukie��� David Sinclair
Tarzan��� Errol Nelson
Tatta��� Martin Augustine
Tazz��� Webster Johnson
Teddy Dan��� Teddy Miller
Tenor��� Enroy Grant
Tenor Saw��� Clive Bright
Termite��� Phillip Roane
Terror Fabulous��� Cecil Campbell
Terry Ganzie��� Vendorne Johnson
Tetrack��� Carlton Hines
The Doctor aka Early B��� Earlando Neil
The Ethiopian aka Jack Sparrow��� Leonard Dillon
The Genius��� Ernest Hookim
The Genius��� Slyvan Morris
The Saint��� Hal Duggan
The Wizard��� Lloyd Parkes
Thriller Jenna��� Jennifer Anthony
Thriller U��� Eustice Hamilton
Tiger��� Norman Washington Jackson
Tin Leg��� Lloyd Adams
Tippa Irie��� Anthony Henry
Tippa Lee��� A. Campbell
Tom the Great Sebastian��� Thomas Wong
Tonto Irie��� C. Coule
Tonto Metro��� Mark Wolfe
Tony Brown��� Glen A. Brown
Tony CD Kelly aka Tony Kelly aka C.D. Kelly��� Anthony Kelly
Tony Chin��� Valentine Chin
Tony Culture��� Edmond Geohagan
Tony Culture��� Rohan Harris
Tony D��� Anthony Durham
Tony Gold��� Partrick Anthony
Tony Kelly aka Tony CD Kelly aka C.D. Kelly��� Anthony Kelly
Tony Rebel��� Patrick George Anthony Barrett
Tony Tuff��� Winston Morris
Toots��� Frederick Hibbert
Top Cat��� Anthony Codrington
Top Rankin'��� Elon Robinson
Touchie��� Keith Cameron
Touter��� Bernard Harvey
Tower ��� Charles Sinclair
Tracey J��� Tracy Jarrett
Trainer [Publisher-Dub Missive]��� Lascelle Adams
Trainer [Twinkle Bros.]��� Norman Grant
Trapper John��� Alden Stewart
Treson� Trevor Alman
Trinity��� Wade Brammer
Trommie��� Vin Gordon
Tsagazahab��� Therlow Snape
Tuff Gong��� Robert Nesta Marley
Tuffist��� Patrick Main
Tumpa Lion��� Carlton Mason
Turtleman��� Conrad Barham
Twiggi��� Marie Gittens
Twinkle Brothers��� Norman & Ralston Grant
Two Friends��� Michael Bennett & Patrick Lindsay
U Brown��� Huford Brown
U Roy��� Ewart Beckford
Uglyman aka Ninjaman��� Desmond Ballentine
Vision��� Constantine Walker
Vybz Kartel� Adijah Palmer
Wackie��� Aston Henry
Wackies��� Clive Barnes
Wadi Gad��� Carlyle Daniel
Wayne Scotch��� Dorant Lindo
Wayne Wonder��� Vonwayne Charles
Webbie J. ��� Webster Brixton
Wee Pow��� Winston Powell
Whispering Lion Michael Zeitsoff
White Mice��� Alan Crichton
Wia/ Wire��� Earl Lindo
Wicker Worker aka Germs��� Jerome Chung
Willie Lindo��� Wilbert Lindo
Willo��� Anthony Wilson
Willow��� Bobby Ellis
Willow��� Ron Wilson
Winston Holeness aka Niney the Observer��� George Boswell
Winston Hussey��� Winston Bell
Wiss��� Lacalle Bulgin
Wissy-Wassy��� Renvil Gooden
Witty��� Whitfield Henry
Woody��� Orville Wood
X-Facta Melvin Morris
Yabby You��� Vivian Jackson
Yami Bolo��� Rolando Ephraim McLean
Yasus Afari��� John Anthony Sinclair
Yellowman��� Winston Foster
Young MC��� Marvin Young
Youth Sax��� Dean Fraser
Yvad��� Kevin Davy
Zacky��� Eric Bernard
Zebullon [Matumbi]��� Patrick Tinyue
Zeno� Dwight Brown
Ziggy Marley��� David Marley
Ziggy [Wailing Souls] ��� Winston Thompson
Zoot��� Noel Sims
Zumjay Rohan Stephens
Zylan��� Lawrence Taylor
















UPCOMING RENEGADE CONCERTS SHOWS

Fri, November 30
Ky-Mani Marley
& Frankie Hernandez Band
Historic Ashland Armory, Ashland, OR
9:00 pm (Doors Open at 8:00 pm)
$20.00 advance
All ages

Sat, December 1
RONNIE DAVIS & The Pocket
Sawtooth Ridge Cafe, Tahoe City, CA
9:30 pm (Doors Open at 8:30 pm)
$10.00 advance
18 and over

Fri, December 7
Frame of Mind
Sawtooth Ridge Cafe, Tahoe City, CA
9:00 pm (Doors Open at 8:30 pm)
$10.00 advance
21 &

Fri, December 7
THE ENGLISH BEAT
Harlow's, Sacramento, CA
10:00 pm (Doors Open at 9:00 pm)
$25.00 advance
21+





Sister Carol and the Yellow Wall Dub Squad!


Thurs Dec 27: Martini Tree. Taos Ski Valley, Taos Ski Valley, NM.

Fri Dec 28: Crested Butte Brewery ,Crested Butte, CO

Sat Dec 29: Trilogy Lounge, Boulder, CO

Sun Dec 30: TBA denver

Mon Dec 31: TBA Salt Lake City Utah

Wed Jan 2: TBA. Park City, UT:

Thurs Jan 3: Santa Fe Brewing Company Santa Fe, NM

Fri Jan 4: Zion Gates Club Houston, TX

Sat Jan 5: Flamingo Cantina Austin, TX



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Toots is Having An Earthday!

Toots Hibbert (Toots & The Maytals) born December 10, 1945


Reggae Festival Calendar!


CLICK ON THE FESTIVAL TITLE TO GO TO WEBSITE


PROMOTERS: GO TO www.reggaefestivalguide.com
AND POST YOUR EVENT FOR 2007 & 2008!
Kymani Marley

Friday, November 30, 2007
Ashland, Oregon, U.S.
Hotline: 530-583-2801

Tribal Fusion Faire IV

Saturday, December 15, 2007
San Luis Obispo, California, U.S.
Hotline: 805-544-7662

Magnum GT Taylor Christmas Reggae Extravaganza

Tuesday, December 25, 2007
Black River, St. Elizabeth, Jamaica
Hotline: 876-381-1640


NYABINGI New Year!

Monday, December 31, 2007
Hanover, Jamaica
Hotline: 876-440-0384



Trelawny Family Fun Day

Monday, January 1, 2007
Falmouth, Trelawney , Jamaica
Hotline: 876-443-7757


Barrington Levy and B Foundation

Saturday, January 6, 2007

Long Beach, California, U.S.

Hotline: 562-590-5566


Addis Ababa World Music Festival

Saturday, January 8, 2007

Ramani, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Hotline: 310-927-0675


We Be Jammin

Monday, January 13, 2007
Pai, Thailand
Hotline: 05 711 4958


Rebel Salute

Saturday, January 13, 2007
Port Kaiser Sport Club, St. Elizabeth, Jamaica
Hotline: 876-934-0827


1st Annual Reggae Jam Concert

Sunday, January 14, 2007
San Francisco, California, U.S.
Hotline: 415-596-0591


Conscious Vibe Presents Pato Banton & the Mystic Roots Band

Sunday, January 20, 2007
Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.

Hotline: 904-476-7708








Biruk Yeedee Moonditj Festival Suaming Fmmer Songs Good Dreestival

Friday, January 26, 2007
Perth, Western Australia
Hotline: 0430294428


Reggae Legend

Saturday, January 27, 2007
Kalamazoo, Michigan, U.S.
Hotline: 269-271-5219




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.

The Reggae Festival Guide Magazine is an annual publication which comes out in May. RBA Publishing (also home of sister publication Blues Festival Guide) prints 100,000 copies of the magazine which spotlights festivals throughout the year, feature stories on festivals around the world, radio DJ listings and stories with messages of upliftment.

For years, the Reggae Festival Guide Magazine received numerous requests for updates on festivals via email, and on May 2, 2004, the webmaster of ReggaeFestivalGuide.com, Kristine Cummins partnered with the magazine (RBA Publishing), and published the first emailed issue of the E-Guide E-Newsletter.

The readership is now over 10,000 reggae fans and counting. Each week, The Reggae Festival E-Guide reaches members of the Reggae community around the world. The E-Guide is currently edited by Reggae Festival Guide's Marketing Director, Justine Ketola. Click here to email Justine.
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