Reggae News and Music From Around the World

Friday, July 10, 2009

www.reggaefestivalguide.com

Volume 7 Issue 28

News Flash
New CD's in the Mix
On Tour
Ital Statistics

In Jah's Name We Pray
Reggae Festivals
Roots Reggae Airplay Charts
About Us

REGGAE GUIDE for iPhone is being well-received worldwide

The new iPhone app called REGGAE GUIDE is being downloaded all over the world - hundreds of downloads a day including 3 reggae fans in China, 5 in Russia, 290 in Japan, 3 in South Korea, 2 in Thailand, 7 in Sweden, 10 in Estonia, 6 in Poland, 78 in Italy, 4 in Greece, 4 in Argentina, 11 in Brazil....well, you get the idea. 3,000 downloads in less than a week! We are getting lots of 5 Star Reviews too: "At last, all the Reggae Festivals at my fingertips! i've been waiting for an app like this to come out! Now i can keep track of all the festivals and even listen to music samples from the artists i haven't heard yet. overall, i don't see why anyone who loves reggae wouldn't love having this free app" by Ingcognitox "Greetings Reggae Guide, Your new iPhone Application has me fired-up!. For Reggae fans everywhere, this is fabulous, all of my favorite events and music at my fingertips with me all the time. You can't beat it for event promotions. Keep up the great work." Carol Bruno/ People Productions Niceness! This app rocks! I've had it one day and already found a festival I would like to attend in the U.K., read up on the latest news, sampled the jukebox variety, all while I was Traveling. All in a free app. Sweet! by Organic Girl Hey iPhone users click here: http://www.itunes.com/apps/ReggaeGuide Download it today. Easy and free.
ROCKY DAWUNI LIVE AT CALIFORNIA PLAZA JULY 10 IN LOS ANGELES! FREE!

"Ghanaian reggae sensation Rocky Dawuni is known for riveting live performances with his 11-piece band, the Revelation Project, as well as a dedication to promoting social justice." Rocky Dawuni is one of Africa's most popular musicians and his legendary performances have brought him global fame and acclaim. Rocky is now set to bring his signature Afro Roots Reggae to the opening of L.A.'s Grand Performances season at California Plaza with two free downtown performances at 12 Noon and 8pm - on Friday July 10, 2009 with an outrageous 11 piece band with very special guests sitting in!! July 10th marks Rocky's first appearance in the U.S. since his smash visit to the Balispirit Festival and Hard Rock Hotel Bali in Indonesia after which he will head to Europe to tour Germany, Austria and France. Rocky just finished his 5th studio recording titled 'Hymns for the Rebel Soul' which is currently set for release in late 2009. The album's lead track, 'Download the Revolution' has already been licensed by video game giant EA for their FIFA 2010 video game. Don't miss this amazing live performance by Ghana's shining star, Rocky Dawuni!! Rocky Dawuni & The Revelation Project Friday, July 10 2009 12pm & 8pm FREE!! ALL AGES! Bring Picnics! Grand Performances California Plaza 300-350 S. Grand Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90071 213.687.2159 www.grandperformances.org www.kcrw.com www.rockydawuni.com www.myspace.com/rockydawunimusic www.twitter.com/rockydawuni
PEOPLE PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS.....

July 30 NAS & DAMIAN 'Jr Gong' MARLEY SELECTA PRIME and more artists TBA REDWOOD ACRES - Eureka, CA - HUMBOLDT COUNTY Gates Open 5PM - ALL AGES $46 Advance Tickets Available at Local Ticket Outlets and online at www.peopleproductions.net; myspace.com/peopleproductions facebook.com/peopleproductions For more information CALL THE PEOPLE 707.923.4599
DIGITAL EDITION OF THE 2009 REGGAE FESTIVAL GUIDE MAGAZINE FOR YOU TO READ AND ENJOY!

http://reggaefestivalguide.ecndigitaledition.com Attention Reggae Music lovers; Our magazine is now also Digital! Regardless of whether you are in Timbuktu or Los Angeles, you can now read the ENTIRE magazine ONLINE by simply clicking through page by page, or go directly to the page number you wish using the Table of Contents as your guide. You can even click through to advertiser’s website or search for a specific festival. Email a page or the whole magazine to a friend on the other part of the earth with a simple click. Or you can print out your favorite article as a keepsake. Lots of fun bells and whistles make this Digital magazine a welcome addition to the media products of RBA Publishing.This helps us distribute more copies of the magazine without using natural resources. Viewers can find the link on our homepage at reggaefestivalguide.com or click here: http://reggaefestivalguide.ecndigitaledition.com Click, read, enjoy and have an irie summer. Kaati & Crew REGGAE FESTIVAL GUIDE
Damian ‘Jr. Gong’ Marley and Nas Will Perform Together at Sumfest

On Saturday, July 25, both reggae royalty Damian ‘Jr. Gong’ Marley and rap luminary Nas perform together at Reggae Sumfest, in Montego Bay, Jamaica. It's not a Nas performance, and it’s not a Damian Marley performance. It’s going to be a Nas and Damian Marley collaboration, specially for Reggae Sumfest,” said Johnny Gourzong, Executive Director of Summerfest Productions. Gourzong said that this popular pairing was the result of extensive thought by the Reggae Sumfest team, as to how to make this year’s event memorable. He emphasized that this is the first time that Nas will be performing in Jamaica, and added that it “Will be an even more special performance since he will be performing with one of our brightest stars in Reggae music, a son of the great Robert Nesta Marley. What better debut in Jamaica then on the stage of Reggae Sumfest?" “While Damian Marley has wowed the Sumfest crowd in previous years, seeing him perform with Nas will be interesting. They are working on a collaborative album, and the sounds of reggae juxtaposed with hip-hop beats should make for a spectacular performance,” said Brittany Somerset, Stage Photographer for Reggae Sumfest. The Festival starts with a beach party on Sunday July 19; has three nights of live performances from Thursday July 23 to Saturday July 25. The festival goes on overnight, because the daytime sun is too hot in Jamaica. “We are arranging for additional international performers, but we’re not ready to release who we’re considering. You’ll just have to wait a little longer.” Gourzong teased. “Sumfest is notorious for adding on high-profile artists at the last minute; a marketing strategy that always raises the level of anticipation throughout the Summer,” said Somerset.
Roots Rock Reggae Music Festival July 11-12, 2009 Park City, UTAH

Park City hosts the highly anticipated ROOTS, ROCK, REGGAE MUSIC FESTIVAL this weekend, and tickets are still available for those who haven't already purchased theirs. The festival is a one-of-a-kind event where the greats of reggae music gather together to lively you right up with beautiful music and positive vibes. Saturday's lineup includes Pepper - with their island-inspired beats and SoCal style, and The Dirty Heads - who have a flavor as much Bob Marley as it is Beastie Boys. A host of other amazing performers are scheduled as well, like the Codi Jordan Band and Tomorrow's Bad Seeds. It doesn't let up on Sunday, when legendary Eek-a-Mouse takes the stage to delight audiences with a unique brand of reggae music. Also appearing that day are the Easy Star All-Stars, local boy Carlos Cornia, Patwa, and more. Spend a day or a weekend in beautiful Park City soaking in the sounds of some of the best reggae bands of our time. The Salt Lake Festival Examiner is expecting to hear exciting tales from inside the gates of this monumental music festival... Roots Rock Reggae Music Festival July 11-12, 2009 Newpark Resort & Convention Center 1476 Newpark Blvd. Park City, UT 84098 SOURCE:http://www.examiner.com
CHEF MAYRA’S VEGAN WINE AND BEER 101

Beer - Some beers are fined before bottling using isinglass (from sturgeon fish bladders), gelatin, albumin derived from eggs or dried blood or casein/potassium caseinate (from milk products). Some beers also include other ingredients (e.g. flavorings, caramel, honey, lactose, colorings, and preservatives). Beer can also use glyceryl monostearate, an anti-foaming agent that sometimes is an animal derivative, pepsin, a heading agent sometimes derived from pork, and sugar that may or may not be whitened using bone char. Wine - Animal-derived ingredients used in wine making can include isinglass (from sturgeon fish bladders), gelatin, egg whites (or albumin) and casein. Animal blood has been used to fine wine, but it is rarely used anymore. It was declared illegal for use in European wines. But in Some USA, Chilean and Argentinean wine they still practice the animal blood. Many bottled bitters and most lagers are vegan. Guinness is not suitable for vegans. Most spirits are vegan except for Campari (contains cochineal) and some Vodkas (passed through bone charcoal). What is vegan wine? Vegan wine is wine (a fermented, alcoholic grape drink!) that is made using no animal-derived ingredients. Why are all wines not suitable for vegans? Many wines are made using animal-derived ingredients to assist in the processing of the wine. Whilst these ingredients in the main are filtered out of the wine before it is sold, the use of animal ingredients in the creation of the wine makes them unsuitable for consumption by vegans. Typically these ingredients are used as processing aids in the "fining" or filtration part of the wine making process to help remove solid impurities such as grape skins, stems, pips, to remove the yeast used in the fermentation process or to adjust the tannin levels in certain wines. This is done to end up with a clearer, brighter, better tasting and more presentable wine. What animal ingredients are commonly found in wine? The most common animal ingredients used in wine making are isinglass (a very pure form of gelatin from sturgeon fish bladders), gelatin (extract from boiled cow's or pig's hooves and sinews), egg whites (or albumin) and caseins (a protein from milk). Very occasionally blood has been used as an additive - "sangre de Toro" means "bulls blood" - but rarely literally any more. This ingredient was declared illegal for use in European wines in the aftermath of the outbreak of BSE (mad cow disease). Are animal ingredients needed to make wine? No! Many wines are made differently - hence vegan wine. This article will be continued next week with more info on vegan wine and beer. Every week in this newsletter and on my own site I bring you new information on everything vegan-sexy, earth-friendly, green-living, delicious, beautifying and festive. I am adding new content to my website all the time and I would love feedback from those of you who read my weekly articles, try my recipes or just care about healthy foods and a vegan lifestyle! Please send me your comments, opinions and suggestions to this e-mail address: Chef@chefmayra.com 'Til next week……. Stay Green, Lean And Sexy…With an “Animal Free” lifestyle Call Me! 702-372-4709 " Healthy Food has Flavor" chef@mychefmayra.com
HALF PINT ON US TOUR

Half Pint, reggae's beloved veteran singer, will join the popular California-based rock/reggae band Slightly Stoopid on their 'Blazed and Confused' Summer '09 US Tour. The tour also features hip-hop superstar Snoop Dogg, and Stephen Marley, son of reggae icon Bob Marley, performing in mostly outdoor amphitheatres around the US. Half Pint will be Slightly Stoopid's special guest artist, performing during their set on dates starting in Primm, Nevada, July 10th, through the tour's finish in Mansfield, Mass, on August 8th. Half Pint's most recent studio album No Stress Express is now available through Half Pint Music/Essential Media Group/Universal. Check Out: www.myspace.com/halfpintmusic for more info!
REGGAE GUIDE FOR iPHONE - FREE APPLICATION AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD NOW!!!

Our reggae community has a brand-new reggae application for iPhone called REGGAE GUIDE This FREE application is available on iTunes to download right now just click here http://www.itunes.com/apps/ReggaeGuide or find the link on our home page at http://reggaefestivalguide.com/ WHAT IS ON THE APP FOR YOU TO ENJOY? Reggae Festivals worldwide, with daily updates Jukebox with dozens of new releases by artists and the app will even tell you which festivals the artists are performing at Reggae news, event and festival press releases, band tours, industry updates and trends, scuttlebutt, more! Everything REGGAE in the palm of your hand! The format is easy-to-read, entertaining, and informative. HEY, IF YOU LOVE REGGAE AS MUCH AS WE DO, WE CALL YOU TO ACTION WITH 5 EASY STEPS 1. Download the application right NOW (Apple/ iTunes is paying attention and this will help our ranking that helps the festivals and the artists performing at them) 2. Write a review! If you REALLY love reggae, go to iTunes and write a review of our app, and then Apple will give us lots of love. Plus your voice needs to be heard. Click Here to Write a Review. It's easy. 3. AND if you really, really love reggae PLEASE FORWARD this to 10 of your best music Sistren and Bredren - there is a forward button at the bottom of this newsletter. 4. Grab this link http://www.itunes.com/apps/ReggaeGuide and put it on your Facebook and MySpace pages and post it to your Twitter account. 5. Last but not least...give US your feedback! Please let us know what you think of REGGAE GUIDE for iPhone application and what we can do to make it even better. Email us at info@ReggaeFestivalGuide.com or by call us at 775-337-8344 We will pay close attention to your thoughts and critiques and are already working on Version 2 to bring you even more functionality REGGAE MOVING INTO THE FUTURE WITH YOU! Give thanks to UpriseMozaik for helping us to create and develop the world's very first reggae iPhone application! Contact them about getting an App for your business! For more information, contact Anthony or Kaati at info@reggaefestivalguide.com or call 775-337-8344 One Love, Postmon Productions and RBA Publishing Inc; Publishers of the annual REGGAE FESTIVAL GUIDE magazine, now celebrating its 15th anniversary issue.
NEW VIDEO FROM SPANNER BANNER

Spanner Banner is getting ready to drop his new music video, which was done in support of his latest single Rolling Stones. Rolling Stones is the lead single from his latest album, 'I'm A Winner'. The video was directed by top-flight video director Nardia Rose. It was shot at various locations across Kingston such as Harbour View, Rockfort, Barbican Heights and Palisadoes and features a cameo appearance by his younger brother Richie Spice. Spanner Banner's record and management company, Bonner Corner Stone Music, is also getting ready to release his album on CD. The album was originally released digitally on May 12th through leading online distributor Zojak Worldwide and Bonner Corner Stone Music. Now it is available both locally and overseas on CD as of Monday July 6th, through Bonner Corner Stone Music, VP Records, and Tads International Records.
SERVE YOUR COMMUNITY THIS SUMMER! FIND OUT HOW AT SERVE.GOV

United States Specific. image from t-shirt available at: www.spreadshirt.com This summer, President Obama is calling on all of us – young and old, from every background, all across this country – to participate in our nation’s recovery and renewal by serving in our communities. From June 22 to September 11, United We Serve will begin to engage Americans from coast to coast in addressing community needs in education, health, energy and the environment, community renewal, and safety and security. GO TO THIS WEBSITE: http://www.serve.gov/ and type in your zip code to find places to volunteer and help out your community!
RENEGADE PRODUCTIONS SUMMER LIVE MUSIC CONCERT CALENDAR NORTHERN CALIFORNIA

WWW.RENEGADESHOWS.COM Sat, July 18 - TRUCKEE REGGAE FESTIVAL 2009 w/ PREZIDENT BROWN & CHICAGO AFROBEAT PROJECT also Lord T and Eloise Truckee River Park Amphitheater, Truckee, CA 6 pm - $20 adv - All Ages Sat, August 1 - TRUCKEE REGGAE IN THE PARK featuring Tosh Meets Marley Opening band: Truckee Tribe Truckee River Park Amphitheater, Truckee, CA 7pm - $20.00 adv - All Ages Wed, August 5 - THE ORIGINAL WAILERS; singing Bob Marley classics MontBleu Resort, Stateline, NV 9 pm - $22 adv - 21 + Fri, August 21 - THE ENGLISH BEAT U.K. Ska - Opening: Keyser Soze MontBleu Resort, Stateline, NV 9 pm - $22 Sat, August 22 - THE ENGLISH BEAT U.K. Ska Opening: Keyser Soze Truckee River Park Amphitheater, Truckee, CA 7 pm - $20. adv - All Ages Sun, September 6 - ISRAEL VIBRATION Bar 24 in Bills Casino, Stateline, NV 10 pm - $20 advance - 21 &
IACMUSIC.COM HAS STARTED A MAJOR SONG CONTEST

IACmusic.com has started a major song contest and this one you can enter for free! Thanks to a major new sponsorship, we're throwing a party that will make major waves in the Indie World. Got a song you know is good ? You could win, there are going to be a lot of winners.. It's our YEAR OF THE INDIE <http://iacmusic.com/yearoftheindie.htm> Celebration and it started "Indiependents" Day July 4th! There are 16 genre categories to choose from to enter your song in, including Songwriting. The Grand Prize is a huge package that includes $1000 worth of musical equipment (whatever you need), 2 weeks stay in a condo suite at your choice of a number of US vacation spots, an iPod Shuffle, and a IAC Prime Perpetual Lifetime membership. But there are also 3 nice prizes in each of 16 categories and you can enter any original song. You will get a lot of additional exposure even by advancing to the later rounds of the competition. Here's a direct link http://iacmusic.com/quickSignup.aspx to enter your song, if not logged in you will hit login page to do so. Go here http://iacmusic.com/yearoftheindie.htm for the details. Good luck, The Staff at IACmusic.com (the Indie Capitol of the World)
THE HARDER THEY COME IS A HIT ON THE LIVE STAGE TOO!


IRIE JAMBOREE NORTH AMERICA'S AWARD WINNING PREMIERE REGGAE FESTIVAL WELCOMES HUMBLE

North America's premiere festival the award winning Irie Jamboree welcomes Canada's Artist of the Year Humble to their 2009 lineup. Making his name and music known internationally Humble stood out as a "Must Have" for this years multi award winning festival stage. Garnishing Canada's most prestigious award for the "Best Reggae Recording", Humble holds the 2009 Juno along with his most recent award presented at the 3rd Annual Reggae Music Achievement Awards. Recognized as the "Artist of the Year" this proved to be a fitting title for Humbles music and success. Humble has performed on all the major festival stages in Canada and looks forward to performing for all his loyal fans that support and requested his presence in NYC. Proud to be chosen for this years 2009 lineup Humble will share the stage Labor Day Sunday with Sean Paul, Mr Vegas, Chino, Assassin, Laden, Spice, Queen Ifrica, Tony Rebel, Freddy McGregor, Bushman and many more still to be added. Promoted by Irie Jam Radio/Media and Black Emperor Entertainment, the event has grown beyond expectations pulling out a record 30,000 patrons in 2008. Last year over 150 registered media entities from England, Japan, Jamaica, Canada, the Caribbean and various states within the USA covered the event. Humble fans, make sure September 6th Labor Day weekend you reserve your spot at York College, 94-45 Liberty Ave in Queens, NY. Check out more about Humble and his appearances near you at www.myspace.com/humble01 __________________________ Management: I.M.O.K. Enterprises Contact: Carrie Mullings Phone: 416-795-IMOK (4665) Email: cmullings@imokenterprises.ca Website: www.imokenterprises.ca Label: Palm of Gold Contact: Kevin Phone: 416-917-5539 Email: juskev74@hotmail.com Website: www.palmofgold.com Marketing: Oasis Marketing Contact: Beverly Phone: 416-992-3552 Email: oasis.mgmt@gmail.com

Ziggy Marley : : Family Time

Marley produced the album with legendary producer Don Was. The album features a variety of family and friends including Rita Marley (Ziggy's mother), Cedella Marley (sister), Judah Marley (daughter), Paul Simon, Jack Johnson, Willie Nelson, Toots Hibberts, Elizabeth Mitchell, Laurie Berkner, Paula Fuga and two stories narrated by Jamie Lee Curtis.

"Growing up music was an important part of my childhood," Marley says. "I see it being just as important in my children and all children's growth and development. Music helps children to grow with open minds and open hearts and this is my message. This record represents my daily family life and is inspired by my three-year-old daughter Judah and baby Gideon. It was a joy to make and opened up new avenues in my creativity. Family Time is for all families and especially the world family."

www.ziggymarley.com

GWhizz : : Mood Swing Riddim

www.myspace.com/gwhizzbaby

G-Whizz new single 'Life' is a very thought provoking ballad about the perils of poverty and one young man's plight to achieve success from his mother's wise teachings. (876radio.com) The young singer and his label recently teamed up with upcoming directors Abidan and Mossimo for the video which was shot on location at Coronation Market and its confines in downtown Kingston.

The song is produced by TJ of TJ Records and is part of the 'Mood Swing' rhythm compilation which also features Bugle, Vybz Kartel and the Portmore Empire's prodigal son Blak Ryno. TJ Records also produced the "UNFINISHED BUSINESS RIDDIM" featuring Billboard Chart Topping Movado "I"m So Special" & Serani "No Games."

The melodic rhythm provides a basis for the listener to hear and be entertained quite like in a sultry, almost acoustic template. The song joins the league of the conscious vibe being adopted by many Reggae artists like Beres Hammond, Konshens and I-Octane among a few. (outaroad.com)

"Mi Life Soon Saut 0ut, So Mi Nuh Worry" is a very catchy chorus, rapidly spreading throughout the international airwaves! If you are interested in booking reggae singer "G-WHIZZ" for dubplates, interviews, email info@patriceconcepts.com or call 973-985-1369

The Itals : : Let Dem Talk

Following the release of the retrospective “Ina Dis Ya Time” on VP Records last winter, The Itals have come back strong with an all new set of uptempo tunes on “Let Dem Talk,” featuring the finest studio musicians in Jamaica.
The album opens with the ska-liciously tongue-in-cheek It’s Not Easy, wherein lead singer Keith Porter confides he didn’t get his freedom today, he had to put it on layaway. Who Reign is vintage Itals, praising the Father inna stately style. The album’s title track states, “let dem talk, let dem scandal my name”, a topical number about the endless empty talk that fuels the nightly news as well as the local sussa sussa.
Two Stingray Records’ dub rhythms are artfully adapted, first in Chill Out, an atmospheric plea to stop the violence so prevalent in Jamaica and around the world today, and then So Many Times explores the search for true love and peace of mind, rendered with a healthy dose of Itals’ harmonies.
The album’s first single, My Way High Way, bounces along before snaring you with it’s catchy hook line, showcasing Mr. Porter’s smooth vocals. There For Me is an inspirational anthem crafted with strong vocal harmonies, while Anything is one of two tracks co-produced by Tad Dawkins, characterized by tight syncopated rhythms and heartfelt vocals.Dawkins’ Hard Drugs rhythm reappears on No Mercy, where those spine-tingling Itals harmonies take front stage again, urging the listener to “meekly wait and murmur not” while waiting for the meek to grow strong.
True Love and It’s You are unabashed love songs, and don’t we all enjoy a good romantic story? This is lovers’ rock at its finest, with the emphasis on rock. Also rocking, All Is Vanity teaches the lesson that “the unexpected happens every day, even when you pray.”
The album closes with a bouncing instrumental version of It’s Not Easy, leaving the listener tapping a foot and humming along with the horn parts long after it ends. Available on iTunes and through ebreggae.com.

LOOK WHO'S ON TOUR!

Culture Featuring Kenyatta Hill
Please see Beres Hammond Tour dates
Beres Hammond, A Moment in Time Tour
**With Culture as support act for all dates

BERES HAMMOND, CULTURE FEAT. KENYATTA HILL TOUR DATES:

Date Venue/Event Location

7/10/09 Dreamz Club Atlanta, GA
7/11/09 Neighborhood Theatre Charlotte, NC
7/12/09 Wolftrap Vienna, VA
7/14/09 The National Richmond, VA
7/15/09 Brooklyn Academy of Music Brooklyn, NY
7/16/09 Lido Boston, MA
7/17/09 Brooklyn Academy of Music Brooklyn, NY
7/18/09 Westchester County Center Weschester, NY
7/19/09 Ocean State Reggae Festival Charlestown, RI
7/30/09 Rams Head Live Baltimore, MD
7/31/09 The Electric Factory Philadelphia, PA
8/1/09 Downtown Hartford Hartford, CT
8/2/09 Ritz Theater Elizabeth, NJ
8/5/09 Alrosa Columbus, OH
8/6/09 Majestic Theater Detroit, MI
8/8/09 6th Annual Caribbean Festival
8/9/09 Club Elements Cincinnati, OH
8/10/09 Club Viva St. Louis, MO
8/12/09 First Avenue Minneapolis, MN
8/15/09 Calgary International Reggae Fest Calgary, Alberta, Canada
8/17/09 Commodore Ballroom Vancouver, Canada
8/18/09 Studio Seven Seattle, WA
8/21/09 Regency Ballroom San Francisco, CA
8/22/09 Wave House San Diego, CA
8/23/09 Sports Arena 4 Los Angeles, CA
8/25/09 Santa Fe Brewing Co. Santa Fe, NM
8/26/09 The Oriental Theater Denver, CO
8/28/09 House of Blues New Orleans, LA
8/29/09 Royal Palace Houston, TX
8/30/09 House of Blues Dallas, TX

Groundation Tour Dates:
Date Venue/Event Location

8/7/09 Vibes Alive Concert King Cat Theater Seattle, WA
8/9/09 NWWRF at Bob Russell’s Ranch Marcola, OR
8/29/09 Outside Lands Festival San Francisco, CA
9/2/09 Flamingo Cantina Austin, TX
9/4/09 One Eyed Jacks New Orleans, LA
9/5/09 Lafayette Reggae and Cultural Fest Carencro, LA
9/8/09 The Plaza Theatre Orlando, FL
9/9/09 Pulp Live Ft. Lauderdale, FL
9/10/09 Jackrabbits Jacksonville, FL
9/11/09 Pour House Charleston, SC
9/13/09 The Grey Eagle Asheville, NC
9/16/09 Jewish Mother Virginia Beach, VA
9/17/09 State Theater Falls Church, VA
9/18/09 BB Kings Blues Club New York, NY
9/19/09 Harper’s Ferry Allston, MA
9/20/09 Higher Ground S Burlington, VT
9/28/09 The Cabooze Minneapolis, MN
10/1/09 Boulder Theater Boulder, CO
10/2/09 Aggie Theater Fort Collins, CO
10/3/09 Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom Denver, CO
10/4/09 KTAO Solar Center Taos, NM
10/6/09 The Green Room Flagstaff, AZ
10/7/09 Brixton Redondo Beach, CA
10/8/09 Belly Up Tavern Solana Beach, CA
10/9/09 Key Club West Hollywood, CA
10/10/09 Downtown Brewing Company San Luis Obispo, CA

THE ABYSSINIANS TOUR DATES:

Fri. July 10th – Vancouver, BC – Richard’s on Richard’s
Sat. July 11th – Vancouver Island, BC, Canada – Courtanay, BC
Sun. July 12th – Nelson, BC, Canada – The Spirit Bar
Mon July 13th – Missoula, MT – The Top Hat
Tues. July 14th – Salt Lake City, UT – Urban Lounge
Wed. July 15th –
Thurs. July 16th – Eugene, OR – The Wow Hall
Fri. July 17th – Nevada City, CA – Coopers
Sat. July 18th – Benbow, CA – Reggae on the River

Itals Tour Dates:

7/10/2009 Octopus Lounge Pacifica CA
7/11/2009 Private party Lodi, CA
7/12/2009 CASPER Inn Caspar CA
7/14/2009 Red Fox Tavern Eureka CA
7/15/2009 Domino Room Bend OR
7/16/2009 TBA Portland OR
7/18/2009 Mill Valley Masonic Ctr Mill Valley CA
7/19/2009 TBA Santa Rosa CA

ON THIS DAY IN REGGAE

This Day in Reggae
and Nubian, Rasta, herb and related history

July 10
1948:	Japan outlaws cannabis (the regulation goes into effect).
1975:	California passes decrim.
1981:	Aswad's 12" single "Finger Gun Style/Dub Style" is released.
1981:	"Marijuana Now" published by Daisan Shokan in Japan.

ROAD TO ZION by Damian "Jr.Gong" Marley

This is what I was listening to while working in the newsletter and I thought is was the perfect prayer this week. Peace.

excerpt from Road to Zion off the Album Welcome To Jamrock by Damian Marley:

I got to keep on walking on the road to Zion, man
We gots to keeps it burning on the road to Zion, man

Clean and pure meditation without a doubt
Don't mek dem take you like who dem took out
Jah will be waiting there we a shout
Jah will be waiting there!
In this world of calamity
Dirty looks and grudges and jealousy
And police weh abuse dem authority
Media clowns weh nuh know bout variety
Single parents weh need some charity
Youths weh need some love and prosperity
Instead of broken dreams and tragedy
By any plan and any means and strategy
Instead of broken dreams and tragedy
Youths weh need some love and prosperity
Instead of broken dreams and tragedy
By any plan and any means and any strategy
Ay! say, I got to keep on walking on the road to Zion

You know...
We got to keep on walking on the road to Zion

RICHIE B'S HOT MIX 102FM STRAIGHT FROM YARD!
JAMAICA MUSIC COUNTDOWN
By Richie B, host – “HOT MIX” on Hot 102FM

JULY 10, 2009

TOP 20 DANCE HALL SINGLES
TW   LW    WOC   TITLE/ARTISTE/LABEL

01      1   16   Hustler For Life (La La La) –Andrew & Wada Blood-Notice (2wks@#1) NM
02      3   14   Hallelujah – Elephant Man –Very Huge Records U-1
03      2   16   Mind Pon Mi Money – Vybz Kartel –Liv-Up Records (4wks@#1) D-1
04      4   13   Ugly – Kiprich & Black-er –Fresh Ear NM
05      5   10   Good Girl, Gone Bad-Tarrus Riley feat Konshens-Head Concussion NM
06      7      9   Think Bout Mi - Macka Diamond & Unicorn – Notice U-1
07      6   11 Unfinished House – Flippa Mafia- Liv-Up Records (pp#6) D-1
08      9   10   High Unda-Mavado- Liv-Up Records U-1
09   11      6   From Mawning (Never Change)- Chino – Big Ship U-2
10      8   17   I Am Blessed-Mr. Vegas-Liv-Up (2wks@#1) D-2
11   12      5   Spell It Out – Tifa – Ward 21 U-1
12   10   15   Watch Your Friends-Javinchi-Not Nice/Adidjaheim Records (pp#5) D-2
13   15      3   Again & Again - Mavado – Daseca U-2
14   13   18   Mama-Vybz Kartel- Not Nice/Adidjaheim Records (2wks@#1)
D-1
15   17      4   The Good Life – Stacious - Liv-Up Records U-2
16    14   24   This Means Money – Konshens – Head Concussion (pp#3) D-2
17   20      2   My Life- Gee Whizz – TJ Records U-3
18   18      7   Never Gonna Cry -Daville-Fashozy (pp#16) NM
19   16      9   Rich Dis Year-Charley Blacks – Copper Shot (pp#13) D-3
20     -    New   Completely- Vybz Kartel Feat Hindu - Adidjaheim Records

TOP 20 REGGAE SINGLES
TW   LW    WOC   TITLE/ARTISTE/LABEL

01       1   18   Head Above The Water – Capleton – Downsound Records (2wks@#1) NM
02      3   14   So In Love –Hezron – Tads Int’l Records U-1
03      4   17   Under My Skin- Anthony Red Roze –Taxi U-1
04      2     19   Call On Me- Jah Cure feat Phyllisia -SOBE/Dangerzone (4wks@#1) D-2
05      5   13     Pray Fi Dem – Harry Toddler-Downsound NM
06      6   16   Too Late – Junior Kelly & Queen Ifrica – AL.TA.FA.AN NM
07   10      9   Dumpling Shop-Lloyd Lovindeer/Mama Tia-TSOJ U-3
08      9   10   Baby Mama Drama -Kiprich-House-A-Star U-1
09      8   21   A Thousand Miles Away-Ras Penco-Uprize Music (3wks@#1)
D-1
10      7     22   Cassava – Andrew Mistiq aka P. Zed –Inspire (pp#5) D-3
11   12      9   You’ll Never Find - Jah Cure – Don Corleon U-1
12   13      7   Wanna Go Home-Romaine Virgo-Vikings & Peat Music U-1
13   14      6   Pressuring The Poor-Spring-I & Ras Shiloh-Tren-setta Productions U-1
14    15      5   I’m Free – Jahranimo feat Jah Cure – Lighting Ball Production U-1
15   16      5   Talk It Over – Lt Brooksie – Sounie Productions U-1
16   17      4   Talk if You Talking – Cherine Anderson – Taxi U-1
17   18      3   Street Life – Richie Spice – Sons of Spoon U-1
18    19      2   I Wanna Wake Up With You –Stevie Face – Boot Camp U-1
19   11   19   Good Life-Chuckle Berry-Taxi (3wks@#1) D-8
20   20      2   Heart of Stone – Taddy P feat Tanya Stephens – Bass Inna Yu Face Records NM

TOP TEN ALBUMS/CD CHART
TW   LW   WOC   TITLE/ARTISTE/LABEL

01      1   14   Universal Cure – Jah Cure – SOBE/Danger Zone (3wks@#1) NM
02      3   10   Ghetto Youth-ology – Sizzla – Firehouse U-1
03      2    11   Rasta Got Soul- Buju Banton-Gargamel (4wks@#1) D-1
04      5      8   Spotlight – Sophia Brown – Music Mecca/321 Strong U-1
05    6      6   The Hit List-Various Artistes- Tads Int’l Records U-1
06      4    14   Brand New Me – Gregory Isaacs –Tads Int’l Records D-2
07      8      3   Montego Bay – Queen Ifrica – VP Records U-1
08   10   2   Reggae Gold – Various Artistes – VP Records U-2
09      9   16   Mr. Brooks – A Better Tomorrow – Mavado - VP Records (4wks@#1) NM
10      -   New   Made In Jamaica – Courtney John – FiWi Music

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Numbers in bracket indicate the number of weeks at the No. 1 Spot.
Key:   U – Upward, D – Down, NM – Non-Mover
TW – This Week, LW – Last Week, WC Weeks on Chart, PP in bracket – Peak Position
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Rototom Sunsplash Thursday-Saturday,July 2nd-11th 2009 Osoppo Italy	Summerjam Festival Friday-Sunday,July 3rd-5th 2009 Cologne Germany
Festival Afrique Carib Sunday, July 5th 2009 Almere Netherlands	Houston Caribfest Sunday, July 5th 2009 Houston, Texas United States
Roger Steffens "Life Of Bob Marley" Wednesday, July 8th 2009 Reno, Nevada United States	People Productions Presents Wednesday, July 8th Thursday, 30th 2009 Eureka, California United States
Victoria Ska Fest Wednesday-Saturday,July 8th-11th 2009 Victoria, BC Canada	NOWA REGGAE FESTIVAL Friday-Sunday, July 10th-12th 2009 VILANOVA I LA GELTRÚ, BARCELONA Spain
Bayfront Reggae Festival Saturday, July 11th 2009 Duluth, Minnesota United States	Maple Ridge Caribbean Festival Saturday-Sunday,July 11th-12th 2009 Maple Ridge, British Columbia Canada
Reggae for Climate Protection Saturday-Sunday, July 11th-12th 2009 Mohawk, New York United States	Roots Rock Reggae Saturday-Sunday,July 11th-12th 2009 Park City, Utah United States
Soul Rebel Festival Saturday, July 11th 2009 Nederland, Colorado United States	2009 Tosh Meets Marley Celebration Tour Saturday-Saturday,July 11th-11th 2009 Auburn, California United States
Jamaica Day Reggae Festival Sunday, July 12th 2009 Crownsville, Maryland United States	California WorldFest Thursday-Sunday, July 16th-19th 2009 Grass Valley, California United States
Seasplash Festival Thursday-Sunday, July 16th-19th 2009 Croatia	The Sol Harvest Festivus for the Restivus: The Manifestivus Friday-Sunday, July 17th-19th 2009 Cabot, Vermont United States
Reggae Bash Friday-Sunday, July 17th-19th 2009 St-Damien, Quebec Canada	Reagge Train Sunfest 09 Friday-Saturday, July 17th-18th 2009 Catanzaro, Calabria Italy
Ocean State Reggae Festival Saturday-Sunday, July 18th-19th 2009 Charlestown, Rhode Island United States	Reggae On The River Saturday, July 18th 2009 Garberville, California United States
Purple Haze Music Festival Saturday, July 18th 2009 San Bernadino, California United States	Truckee Reggae Festival 2009 Saturday-Saturday, July 18th-18th 2009 Truckee, California United States
Champps Summer ReggaeFest to Benefit St. Jude Children's Hospital Saturday-Saturday, July 18th-18th 2009 Marlton, New Jersey United States	Reggae Sumfest Sunday-Saturday, July 19th-25th 2009 Montego Bay Jamaica
conscious vibe presents collie buddz live Wednesday, July 22nd 2009 jacksonville beach, florida United States	Öland Roots Reggae Festival Friday-Saturday, July 24th-25th 2009 Öland, Sweden
Caribbean Culinary Tours Friday-Wednesday, July 24th-29th 2009 St Johns Antigua	Poudre River Reggae Festival Friday-Saturday, July 24th-25th 2009 Bellvue, Colorado United States

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