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Vol 4, Issue 32
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HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!
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FREE CD Promotion for Your New Release!
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The first 20 artists/labels that send in their promotional material will get a FREE CD promotion with music right here on the Eguide which reaches almost 15,000 readers each week!
Simply send an mp3, a 200 word count description of CD, along with a song listing (we do not do reviews), and a scan of CD cover to: Justine@reggaefestivalguide.com.
Please include your website address.
Put the name of the CD in the subject of the email.
Fans, be sure to check back each week for the hottest reggae!
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REGGAE PIONEER LEE "SCRATCH" PERRY'S LATEST ALBUM, THE END OF AN AMERICAN DREAM NOMINATED FOR A GRAMMY AWARD IN THE BEST REGGAE ALBUM CATEGORY
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Reggae legend and pioneer, Lee "Scratch" Perry's latest album, The End of an American Dream has been nominated for a Grammy Award in the Best Reggae Album category for this year's 50th Grammy Awards. Released on Lansing, Michigan-based MEGAWAVE Records, The End of an American Dream is the most recent release by the groundbreaking engineer, producer, songwriter and performer, Perry.
Perry is unquestionably one of the most important figures in the history of reggae music. Not only did he help develop the early reggae sound captured in a number of important recordings, but as an engineer, producer, songwriter and performer he pioneered a number of innovations, including dub reggae and the "scratch" turntable effect used by DJs today.
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The GRAMMY Hall Of Fame Now Accepting Submissions of 25-Years Old- or Older- Recordings
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The GRAMMY Hall Of Fame was created in 1973 to honor recordings of lasting significance that were issued prior to the 1958 inception of the GRAMMY Awards.
The Hall is now open to any recording that has been in release for at least 25 years.
New submissions are chosen annually by a special member committee of experts and historians drawn from all branches of the recording arts. Their recommendations are approved by the Board of Trustees of The Recording Academy. The GRAMMY Hall Of Fame is unique in that it is open to all genres of music ˜ popular as well as specialized forms.
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INNER VISIONS HAS BEEN ACCEPTED TO PERFORM AT SXSW
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Inner Visions has been accepted to perform SXSW music and film interactive in Austin, TX!
In March 2008 between the dates 12th through the 16th, Inner Visions will be gracing the stage and representing in roots rock reggae style.
SXSW is a street festival where bands may apply. If accepted, bands showcase their talent before film and recording industry A&R personnel. They receive over a thousand applicants from around the world and for the music segment, bands perform on over 500 stages staggered throughout downtown Austin.
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Mega-Lineup Announced for Rebel Salute
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The 15th Annual Rebel Salute is set to take place on Saturday, January 12th at the Port Kaiser Sports Club in St Elizabeth, Jamaica. The Caribbean's largest Roots Reggae Festival features music with clean lyrical content, in an alchohol and meat-free environment.
The line-up is as follows:
Artists: Ini Kamoze Monty Alexander Capleton Luciano Junior Reid Queen Ifrica Tarrus Riley Etana Jah Cure Tony Rebel Jimmy Riley Richie Spice Collie Buddz Busy Signal I Wayne Lutan Fyah Chalice Leroy Gibbon Sugar Minott Demarco Errol Dunkley Ray Darwin Terry Linen Edi Fitzroy Louie Culture Choc'late Spanner Banner Steele I-Octane Malijah History Man Honey Comb Torch Patriot Leaf of Life Junior Rebel Aaron Silk Ernie Smith Pluto Shervington Lenky Roy George Nooks Fire Pashon Duane Stephenson I-Maroon Andrew Wada Blood
Emcees: Mutabaruka Big A Ron Muschette Flames
Bands: Live Wyya Team Band
Music by: Sky Juice Metro MediaIlaweh
For more information visit www.tonyrebel.com.
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REGGAE FESTIVAL GUIDE MAGAZINE 2008 NOW ACCEPTING AD ORDERS!
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Be sure to include the 2008 printed magazine in your plans!
For a Rate Card/Media Kit, write to: advertising@reggaefestivalguide.com or call 775-337-8344.
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Attention Photographers: Your Photo Could Be The Cover of the 2008 Reggae Festival Guide Magazine!
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The RFG team is now gearing up for the 2008 issue of the Reggae Festival Guide magazine!
We’re searching for a vertical, hi-resolution, outdoor shot for our cover that is colorful and sharp and gives the feeling of festival, fun, music, etc… one that imparts the essence of the Reggae festival vibe.
If your photo is selected you will be a published photographer in the largest Reggae magazine in the United States!
Send low res version to anthony@reggaefestivalguide.com (your photo will not be used without written permission and you will be compensated).
Thanks in advance.
Anthony Postman/Editor
Reggae Festival Guide magazine
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REGGAE FESTIVAL GUIDE ON MYSPACE
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Link us on My Space!
We are excited about this great marketing network.
After just one year, WE NOW HAVE OVER 2,700 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 http://www.myspace.com/reggaefestivalguide
Peace & Blessings
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UPCOMING RENEGADE PRODUCTIONS CONCERTS
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www.renegadeshows.com
530-583-2801
Sat, January 12
EEK-A-MOUSE
Sawtooth Ridge Cafe, Tahoe City, CA
10:00 pm (Doors Open at 9:00 pm)
$15.00 advance
21 & Up
3 Big Shows with 80s U.K. Ska Sensation:
THE ENGLISH BEAT Featuring Dave Wakeling
Fri, January 25
MontBleu Resort, Stateline, NV
All Ages
Friday, February 1
Miners Foundry, Nevada City, CA
All Ages
Sat, February 2
Ashland Armory, Ashland, OR
All Ages
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Gregory Isaacs with the Live Wyaa Band
Feb 16 - Long Beach, CA - Long Beach Convention Center
Feb 18 - San Diego, CA - San Diego Sports Arena
Feb 19 - Santa Barbara, CA - SoHo
Feb 20 - San Luis Obispo, CA - SLO Brew
Feb 21 - Sacramento, CA - Harlow's
Feb 22 - Santa Cruz, CA - Civic Auditorium
Feb 23 - San Francisco, CA - Bill Graham Civic
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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.
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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