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Vol 5, Issue 1 HAPPY NEW YEAR!
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ALPHA BLONDY STAGES LANDMARK NEW YEAR'S EVE SHOW IN IVORY COAST
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President Laurent Gbagbo and some 5,000 fans turned up for the Peace and Reconciliation Concert in the picturesque coastal town of Grand Bassam, which served as the country's capital in the early years of French colonial rule.
The dreadlocked and jean-clad Blondy kicked off the landmark concert with Jerusalem, one of his biggest hits.
"Ivory Coast needs all its children to accomplish a durable and lasting peace," Blondy said, before encouraging his "big brother," President Gbagbo, to address the excited crowd.
"I have come here to tell you that 2007 was a good year and it allowed us to stabilise the civil war and put an end to the conflict," Gbagbo said.
"We must have elections in 2008," he added.
Nearly 1,000 policemen were deployed at the sprawling venue for the 24-hour concert.
The world's top cocoa producer, Ivory Coast was split in half by a 2002 rebellion against Gbagbo, with international peacekeepers monitoring the north-south buffer zone that is in the process of being dismantled.
But prior to the unrest, the former French colony was hailed as a beacon of peace and prosperity in troubled west Africa and upheld as a continental model during the long rule of its founding president, Felix Houphouet-Boigny.
source: Agence-France Press
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House of Reggae Launches Website, Announces Shows
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www.houseofreggae.com;
LIVE shows schedule 2008!!!
Thursday, Jan. 3rd - Selectah Iceman and Sound Crew
Friday, Jan. 4th - Jah Linx, Kya Kindu, Yotanka, & more...
Saturday, Jan. 5th - JoJoe & The Crowded Bus Band
Wednesday, Jan. 9th - I Trinity Band from Los Angeles, USA
Friday, Jan. 11th - Uprising Band
Saturday, Jan. 12th - Blood of Zion Band
Friday, Jan. 18th - Homeless Royalty from California, USA
Saturday, Jan. 19th - Kali "LIVE"
Friday, Jan. 25th - Zion Bell Crew "Canadian Reggae Culture"
Saturday, Jan. 26th - Daah Sossa Band
Friday, Feb. 1st - Isax from Toronto & more... "Jazzy Reggae"
Saturday, Feb. 2nd - Isax from Toronto & more... "Jazzy Reggae"
Friday, Feb. 8th - Riddim SoulJah & TNT XPress Band "Reggae, Soca, Calypso"
Saturday, Feb. 9th - Uprising Band
Friday, Feb. 15th - TBA...
Saturday, Feb. 16th - TBA...
Friday, Feb. 22nd - TBA...
Saturday, Feb. 23rd - Killawatt Band
Friday, Feb. 29th - TBA...
House of Reggae (1693-A St-Denis Street, Tel: 514-223-6233, just below Ontario Street).
General Schedule
Mondays – Sports Night (TV, Dominoes, Cards, etc.)
Tuesdays – Boreale Students Night (UQAM, UVM, McGill, Concordia)
Wednesdays – Open Jam Session
Thursdays – LIVE "Reggae All-Stars" (Artists/DJs on rotation from Montreal & Toronto)
Fridays – LIVE BAND
Saturdays – LIVE BAND
Sundays – Roots, Rock, Cafe with Don Smooth & Predita (from K103.7 FM Radio)
About the House of Reggae
The House of Reggae is a classy live music resto-bar and lounge with a beautiful outdoor terrace that features live band and acoustic performances every weekend from reggae artists and musicians across Canada, and is open from 3pm-3am every day of the week (winter hours of operation).
With an eccentric mahogany and live bamboo décor and a variety of Caribbean beverages and dishes, the House of Reggae will surely be unique among Montreal’s vast variety of resto-bars and lounges.
With the increasing student population in the downtown area, the HOUSE OF REGGAE also offers FREE WiFi Internet where students can bring their laptop and study over a cup of Jamaica’s famous Blue Mountain coffee or a choice of our many teas, making it the only reggae venue in Montreal of its kind equipped with a full Restaurant, Bar, Café, Lounge, Private Terrace, and FREE Live Concerts every week.
You’ve heard of the House of Jazz and the House of Blues and how they succeeded in their respective industries by franchising across North America, signing artists, distributing records, and organizing large live events. With the current increase in popularity of reggae music across the world, it is now time for the House of Reggae to do the same and be THE place in Montreal for Live Reggae Entertainment.
Menu at a glance
The House of Reggae boasts a number of specialty Caribbean dishes, such as: Stew/Jerk Chicken, King Fish, Red Snapper, Roti, Jerk Chicken Wings, Caribbean Soup, Fried Plantains, Ital, Vegetarian, Egg/Spring rolls, Quesadillas, Rhum Cake, and Banana Bread. The House of Reggae will also serve up Jamaica’s most famous coffee in the world, Blue Mountain Coffee, along with various types of teas, chais, as well as traditional Caribbean beverages such as, Carib, Sorrel, Ginger Beer, Guava, Mango, Ting, Pineapple, Vita Malt, and Jamaica’s famous Red Stripe.
Telephone: (514)223-6233
Website: www.houseofreggae.com
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À propos de la Maison du Reggae
La Maison du Reggae est un resto-bar et bar-salon élégant agrémenté d’une magnifique terrasse extérieure, qui présente à toutes les fins de semaine des spectacles de musique et des prestations acoustiques d’artistes et de musiciens reggae provenant de l’ensemble du Canada. Elle est ouverte de 15 h à 3 h tous les jours de la semaine (heures d'hiver).
Avec son décor extravagant d’acajou et de bambou, et offrant une variété de boissons et de mets des Caraïbes, la Maison de Reggae occupera sans aucun doute une place unique parmi le vaste éventail de resto-bars et de bars-salons de Montréal.
En raison de la population étudiante grandissante au centre-ville, la MAISON DU REGGAE offre aussi l’accès à Internet WiFi GRATUIT. Les étudiants pourront donc amener leur ordinateur portatif et étudier en savourant une tasse du célèbre café jamaïcain Blue Mountain ou l’un de nos nombreux thés. Il s’agira donc d’un endroit unique en son genre à Montréal, constituant à la fois un restaurant complet, un bar, un café, un bar-salon, une terrasse privée et présentant des spectacles chaque fin de semaine.
Vous avec certainement entendu parler de la Maison du Jazz et de la Maison du Blues et du succès que ces institutions ont obtenu au sein de leurs industries respectives en ouvrant des succursales partout en Amérique du Nord, en attribuant des contrats à des artistes, en distribuant des albums et en organisant de grands événements. Étant donné la popularité croissante de la musique reggae dans le monde entier, il est maintenant temps que la Maison de Reggae fasse de même et devienne L’ENDROIT DE CHOIX à Montréal pour les spectacles de musique reggae.
Aperçu du menu
La Maison de Reggae offrira aussi de nombreux mets typiques des Caraïbes, comme : ragoût de poulet, poulet à la jerk, poulamon, vivaneau rouge, ailes de poulet à la jerk, soupe des Caraïbes, banane plantain frite, mets ital, mets végétariens, rouleaux aux œufs/de printemps, quesadillas, gâteau au rhum et pain aux bananes. La Maison de Reggae servira aussi le café jamaïcain le plus populaire au monde, le café Blue Mountain, divers types de thés/chais ainsi que des boissons traditionnelles des Caraïbes comme Carib, Sorrel, de la bière de gingembre, du jus de goyave, de mangue et d’ananas, Ting, Vita Malt et la célèbre bière jamaïcaine Red Stripe.
Téléphone : 514-223-6233
Site Web : www.maisondereggae.com
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TEXAS INDEPENDENCE DAY MUSIC FESTIVAL LOOKING FOR BANDS
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The Texas Independence Day Music Festival will be returning to the Sons of Hermann Hall, Saturday March 1, 2008. Any bands that would like to perform at this years event. Please send a complete promo-kit to J & B Productions P. O. Box 720251 Dallas, Texas 75372.
Call 214-823-3966 or email jeb@brightok.net All types of music are welcome.
Part of the proceeds will be donated to the Sigma Tau Gamma Alumni Association. Happy New Year
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WAILIN FOR LOVE
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For a good many years, there's one event many roots rock reggae fans have been waiting for.... And it starts at 1:00pm Eastern Standard Time January 8th on XM 101 Radio's "The Joint" program.....
Bob Marley's vocalist and guitarist JUNIOR MARVIN put in a labor of love to bring you his new album, Wailing For Love and will be debuting the album "live" on XM Radio.
With a group of the most well-respected and talented musicians today, Junior has assembled the 'superstars' of modern music to accompany him on this live radio show.
Tune in, take the time, and groove your mind away...
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JOIN 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!
Check www.myspace.com/reggaefestivalguide
Peace & Blessings
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BOB MARLEY INTERVIEW FROM 1976 SURFACES
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Reggae legend Bob Marley dedicated his life to music and his Rastafarian faith.
He is considered -by many- to be a prophet of the Rastafari movement and although he passed away over a quarter-century ago, Marley's music and message live on.
In this never-before-seen interview from 1976, Bob Marley spoke with FOX 31 reporter Jon Bowman about everything ranging from the meaning of reggae music...to religion... to his use of marijuana.
The interview also includes video of Marley's live performances.
Bob Marley died of cancer on May 11, 1981.
Rolling Stone magazine lists Marley as #11 on its list of the "100 Greatest Artists of All Time."
Watch the interview by clicking on Lost Marley Article
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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 Media Ilaweh
For more information visit www.tonyrebel.com.
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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, (we do not do reviews), and a scan of CD cover to:
Justine@reggaefestivalguide.com
Please include your web 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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SUMMER 2008 GATHERING OF THE PEACEMAKERS - BOONE, NORTH CAROLINA - AUGUST 4-10
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Getting Ready for the Changes - August 4-10, 2008
6 Days of Conscious Instruction - 6 Nights of Conscious Music
(including Corey Harris, Dub Conscious, Laura Reed & Deep Pocket, The Afromotive, Ras Alan & The Lions, & more!)
Make new friends, link-up with like-minded people & prepare for your future while your spirit soars in the High Country! Our goal is to prepare ourselves mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually for the coming decades of change so that we might share this peace with others.
Reserve early as space is very limited!
Your hosts are
Julia & Robert Roskind -
P.O. Box 2142
Blowing Rock, NC 28605
Website: www.onelovepress.com
Email: roskind@boone.net Phone: (828) 295-4610 authors of
Rasta Heart, The Gathering of the Healers, The Beauty Path:A Native American Journey Into One Love & Mayan Elder Tata Pedro Cruz
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THE 27th ANNUAL RAGGAMUFFINS FESTIVAL L.A. TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
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(Pictured: Capleton)
Tickets are now on sale for THE 27th ANNUAL RAGGA MUFFINS FESTIVAL in Long Beach, CA held over Presidents’ Day weekend, Saturday, February 16th and Sunday, February 17th, 2008 at the Long Beach Arena.
Known as the King of Dancehall—Beenie Man closes the Festival on Saturday, February 16.
Also, appearing on the first day are Capleton, Sly & Robbie, Anthony B, Rootz Underground, Cultura Profetica, Cherine Anderson, Soul Majestic, Idren, New Orleans born; Bermuda-raised Collie Buddz who has been heralded by critics for the versatility of his undeniable skills and for delivering a star-worthy debut release.
Closing on day two of the festival is one of the world’s most popular Reggae artists—Alpha Blondy who offers a Reggae beat with a distinctive African cast. Also performing on Sunday, February 17 are Midnite, Sly & Robbie, Queen Ifrica, Gentleman, Gregory Issacs, Ed Robinson, LA locals The Aggrolites and the breakout-gifted singer-songwriter Tarrus Riley.
(213) 480-3232, (714) 740-2000, (619) 220-TIXS, (805) 583-8700 or order online at www.ticketmaster.com.
www.raggamuffinsfestival.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 FRONT COVER!
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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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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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LUCKY DUBE TRIBUTE SINGLE AND DOCUMENTARY TO GET RELEASE
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A tribute single and video, which will include a behind-the-scenes documentary, to the late South African reggae star Lucky Dube is to get a worldwide release.
"Chance – A Tribute To Lucky Dube" was written by the Jamaican artist Prophecy shortly after Dube was tragically murdered during a car-jacking last October.
Thanks to a deal between the Prophecy’s record label Jah Birth and the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) the song is to be made available for a limited time.
“This project is a spiritual one and one which we had to do,” said Delroy Nevin, Chief Executive Officer of Jah Birth New Limited.
Mr Nevin added “that something needed to be done to honor a revolutionary, a humanitarian and a fellow reggae ambassador.”
The single will be accompanied by a documentary which follows Dube’s eldest son Thokozani as he retraces his father’s steps through reggae music.
Footage for the film has been shot in both Jamaica and South Africa.
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SOJA TOURS HAWAII AND CALI
January 10th PIPELINE CAFE OAHU
January 11th KONA BOWL BIG ISLAND
January 13th TARO PATCH KAUAI
January 19th PALACE THEATER BIG ISLAND
January 20th ALL AGES!! PIPELINE CAFE-OAHU
January 30th Moe's Alley - Santa Cruz
February 2nd SOJA & Native Elements Sonoma County Golf Club
Cotati, CA
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ALPHA BLONDY
January 1, 1953
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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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