Reggae News and Music From Around the World

Friday, July 17, 2009

www.reggaefestivalguide.com

Volume 7 Issue 29

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.
THE ULTIMATE VEGAN EXPERIENCE IN LAS VEGAS


THE 5TH ANNUAL POUDRE RIVER REGGAE FESTIVAL AT THE MISHAWAKA AMPHITHEATRE IN BELLEVUE, COLORADO

FRIDAY JULY 24 AND SATURDAY JULY 25TH ALL AGES EVENT 2 DAY PASSES ONLY $30 TICKETS AVAILABLE ONLINE @ WWW.TICKETWEB.COM For Directions go to www.mishawakaconcerts.com Location: 13714 Poudre River Highway, Bellvue, Colorado 80512 Tickets also available at: Rock N Robins, 804 S. College, Ft Collins 970-221-9977 Bart's CD Cellar, 1015 Pearl St. Boulder 303-447-8150 or call the Hotline: 720-300-4264 FRIDAY JULY 24TH ROOTZ NITE DOORS 7PM * SHOWTIME 8PM * TICKETS $22 ADV AND $25 D.O.S. Featuring from the Virgin Islands MIDNITE W/ DUBSKIN * TRICHOME * LIONSTAR SOUND SATURDAY JULY 25TH DANCEHALL DAZE DOORS 1 PM * SHOWTIME 2 PM * TICKETS $17 ADV. AND $20 D.O.S. Featuring : LIONCAMP UNITY TOUR W/ GENERAL SMILEY (of Michigan & Smiley) * SOUL MEDIC * JAH WORKS ''THE REVOLUTIONARY” AND: ROOTS AND FIRE BAND featuring, from the Virgin Islands: NUBY DAN Also: * LION SOULJAHS * RUDY CLASH * SELASEE & THE FAFA FAMILY * DJ BLOODPRESHAH * RITA BATISTE AND THE RHYTHM ASSASSINS CAMPING & PARKING INFORMATION The cost is $15 per night for camping which includes parking and there are plenty of passes available. Parking without camping is $10 and shuttles will take festival goers to Mishawaka Amphitheatre. The Camping Area is at the base of the Poudre Canyon, and we will have shuttles running throughout the festival. Camping Pass includes a Car Pass. All cars must park in the Festival Parking Area at the base of the canyon -Mishawaka no longer allows parking along the road outside of the venue. ONE LOVE! Partial proceeds to go to Imagine Colorado www.imaginecolorado.org www.myspace.com/poudreriverreggaefest2009
ATTENTION! ARTISTS AND LABELS CAN PROMOTE MUSIC HERE!

PROMOTE YOUR MUSIC FOR FREE BY HAVING IT E-MAILED DIRECTLY TO OUR 18,000 SUBSCRIBERS! To have your new release featured in the Reggae Festival e-Guide, send: -name of artist -mp3 of one song attached -name of song -name of CD/Album -.jpeg image of artist or CD cover attached as low res .jpeg -200 word description of song or CD -release date - genre: reggae additional genre: site where they can purchase send to: eguide@reggaefestivalguide.com Note: must include all 10 elements in one email to be accepted. NO ZIP FILES, NO DOWNLOADS PLEASE an no PDFs SUBJECT: NEW RELEASE and the name of the artist Your music will be enjoyed by 19,000+ E-Guide subscribers!
SOUL MAJESTIC TOURS FOR A 'BETTER WORLD'

Soul Majestic is on the road to promote the new, "Better World" album! Check Them Out On These Tour Dates: July 18 "Reggae on the River", Benbow, California July 19 "Well Springs", Ashland, California July 21 "The Royal", Nelson, British Columbia July 22 "Merlin's", Whistler, British Columbia July 23 "Studio 7", Seattle, Washington July 24 "Tulen Center Bend", Bend, Oregon July 25 "Reggae on the Mountain" (Tayberry Music Jam) Cottage Grove, Oregon Want a taste of a new generation of music? Try Soul Majestic’s carefully crafted recipe that incorporates the talents of multiple vocalists, both male and female, blends in a youthful Jamaican-style edge with conscious lyrics, and adds a dash of laid-back California surf vibe and earth awareness. Pepper in an activist message with organic, highly danceable music, and finish up with an aroma of soulful and sultry musings on love, and you’ve got a hearty helping of Soul Majestic. Soul Majestic’s musical recipe is not one whipped up by corporate interests for mass production of a cheap product to force feed the population, but one handed down from ancestors and elders, and developed through the process of sharing. An upcoming tasty treat from Soul Majestic, their third and highly anticipated album entitled Better World was recently released, featuring 13 incredible and diverse tracks including collaborations with Sly and Robbie, Tony Moses and Trinidad’s Queen Omega, as well as production and a handful of rhythms by Million 7 Sound. Watch for them on the road in their 15-passenger Bio-diesel tour van gathering their tribe for the great feast. For appetizers check the band’s web site and Myspace. www.soulmajestic.com www.myspace.com/soulmajestic www.sonicbids.com/soulmajestic
REGGAE ON THE RIVER COMING THIS SATURDAY!

This weekend, on Saturday, July 18, the Mateel Community Center will present the 25th annual Reggae on the River at Benbow Lake State Recreation Area in Southern Humboldt County. A special silver anniversary celebration representing the Mateel Community Center’s next step in the rebirth of the great Reggae on the River tradition, the still single-day event will feature performances by many of reggae and world music’s most enduring artists for what is sure to be a festival to remember. Headlining the bill will be the one and only Mighty Diamonds, a vocal harmony trio from Kingston, Jamaica and one of the top names in reggae music for over 4 decades; Tanya Stephens and her dancehall gangsta blues; iconic roots favorites, The Abyssinians; Jamaica’s current chart topping star, Etana; a comeback performance by visionary Nigerian guitarist/vocalist, Majek Fashek & The Prisoners of Conscience; Trinidadian roots and dancehall diva, Queen Omega; California-based faves, Soul Majestic; and the homegrown Humboldt sounds of Woven Roots; plus DJs from KMUD and emcees Hoy Kersh, Agnes Patak, and Doug Green. Additionally, the 25th anniversary of Reggae on the River will feature nearly 50 handmade craft and import vendors, food booths to support many local non-profit organizations, lots of fun activities in the Kid Zone, and an irie community/family vibe reminiscent of the early days of this now famous event. A complimentary festival shuttle will offer continuous service from Redway (Majestic Center), Garberville (Chevron), Benbow Lake/Richardson Grove campgrounds, and along Benbow Dr. as needed. Limited interior venue parking is still available by advance reservation for $30 per standard size vehicle. Call or stop in to the Mateel office to reserve your space today. Benbow golf lot parking will cost $10 on the day of show and there will also be a variety of free and paid parking options within the town of Benbow. Pick up a copy of the official program guide out now at local newsstands or visit www.reggaeontheriver.com for full festival details and camping information. Tickets are still available at the usual local outlets and online at www.inticketing.com for a price of $50 in advance and $55 at the gate. MCC members receive a $5 break when purchased in advance at the Mateel office in Redway. Advance tickets are encouraged and all event proceeds will help sustain both the non-profit Mateel Community Center and their efforts to return Reggae On The River to its rightful place in the pantheon of great festivals. For more information call 707-923-3368 or visit: www.reggaeontheriver.com So come join in the revelry and don’t miss the Mateel Community Center’s triumphant celebration of Reggae on the River in its 25th anniversary this Saturday, July 18. Gates open at 10 a.m. with music at 10:30 a.m. Big thanks to major event sponsors, Humboldt Nutrients, Lagunitas Brewing Co., Hydro Pacific, and North Coast Mercantile. Stage Schedule 10:00 - gates open 10:30 - Woven Roots 11:45 - Soul Majestic 12:30 - Queen Omega 2:00 - Majek Fashek 3:30 - Etana 4:50 - The Abyssinians 6:35 - Tanya Stephens 8:20 - The Mighty Diamonds
CHEF MAYRA’S VEGAN BEER AND WINE PART 2.

What alternatives exist? Bentonite or kaolin are two minerals that are used for fining by some wine makers. Some filter manually without the use of additives, or not at all. Does vegan wine taste different to other wines? No. There are many wines of many different types that are suitable for vegans from around the world and across the spectrum of grape types and price ranges. What about vegan champagne? There are many types of champagne that are suitable for vegans. There are also vegan sparkling wines, vegan red wines, vegan white wines and vegan rose wines. There are no categories of wine that I am aware of which there isn't some wine suitable for vegans. About vegan beer Hey, wait a minute, does this mean not all beers are vegan either? Unfortunately not. Beers are processed in many of the same ways as wine, often using isinglass to filter the end product. Organic wine Is organic wine suitable for vegans? Not necessarily. In fact, no more so than any other wine. Organic wine is produced without chemical fertilizers, pesticides, fungicides and with carefully restricted amounts of chemical preservatives (sulphur dioxide normally). Nothing is required with regards to the use of animal-derived ingredients. Is organic wine suitable for vegetarians? Not necessarily for the same reasons as it may not be suitable for vegans. But I thought organic wine was "natural"? Animal-derived ingredients are considered "natural". In fact organic farmers may use animal blood and bone meal (crushed animal bones) which are slaughter house by products in place of chemical fertilizers, as well as any processing aids that are used in the wine itself. Labeling Does vegan wine have a special label? Not usually. Occasionally a wine may be marked as suitable for vegans - e.g. Penfolds Clare Valley organic red wine - but that's rare. The Co-op supermarket chain labels its own brand wines as "suitable for vegetarians and vegans" when appropriate. Does vegetarian wine have a special label? Not usually. However many supermarkets in the UK and Ireland at least label a lot of their own brand wines as "suitable for vegetarians" when appropriate. They don't use a recognized vegetarian symbol, such as that of the Vegetarian Society. The existence of "suitable for vegetarians" on the label doesn't mean that the wine either is or isn't suitable for vegans. The lack of any mark of suitability signifies nothing either, as most wines are not marked for suitability at all. About vegetarian wine: What is vegetarian wine? Vegetarian wine is wine that has been produced without the use of additives that required animals to be killed. The use of eggs and dairy processing aids is okay for a wine to be suitable for vegetarians. Why are some wines suitable for vegetarians but not for vegans? Some wines are processed using egg whites or casein, an egg by-product, which means they are suitable for vegetarians but not vegans. Typically white wines use these processing aids. Are the ingredients in wine on the label? Generally not. In Europe at least it is not permitted by law to include the ingredients on wine. The Co-op supermarket is braving the law by defying this and they do provide the ingredients to their own brand wine. As some processing ingredients are largely removed from the end product, some wine makers don't consider isinglass for example to be an "ingredient" in their wine, as they remove it (apart from traces) before bottling the wine. Are additives to wine labeled? Generally not, although sulphide contents (a preservative) is often labeled in the USA. Is the nutritional value of wine labeled? Sometimes - legislation differs from country to country. So number of calories and other information is often found on the label. Alcohol percentage is always labeled. Finding vegan wine Frey Organic California wines all Vegan http://www.freywine.com/ There are a few wholly vegan wine producers: Wright Wines in New Zealand. Frey Vineyards of California. Organic Wineworks of California. Sedlescombe English organic wines Fitzpatrick organic winery USA Organic Wine Company Organic Vintners Homebrew Homebrew kits often contain animal-derived ingredients, particularly in the fining sachets. But it's easy to leave those aside and choose an animal-free alternative like bentonite. Animal-free home brewing products are available from many local home brewing shops, including: Limerick Homebrew Centre 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
12TH ANNUAL CARIBBEAN SEABREEZE FESTIVAL SUNDAY JULY 26, 2009

The countdown has begun for the 12th Annual Caribbean Seabreeze Festival which returns to its original home at the Queen Mary Events Park – 1126 Queen’s Way in Long Beach, California on Sunday, July 26, 2009, from 12pm to 10pm. This year’s line up features the exclusive So. California appearances by international Reggae superstars Luciano, Wayne Wonder, and the return of Bad Boy recording artist, “The Energy God” Elephant Man, who was true phenomenon at last year’s sell-out event. Other internationally renown music artists from Jamaica and the Caribbean include Collie Buddz, Tanya Stephens, Spraggga Benz, Eljai, New Kingston Band, E-Dee, Aziatic, Leon Caldero (with a tribute to the late Caribbean music legends Byron Lee and Andy Palacio), cultural dance troupes, MCs Richie B (HOT 102 Jamaica), Junor Francis (KXLU / KSPC), and Chuck Foster (KPFK) and more filling out the festival’s entertainment schedule. Fun activities for the entire family plus a performance by award winning children’s performer, Asheba, in our expanded fun-filled children's activity area. Families are encouraged to come out and enjoy the day of music and culture. A variety of authentic Caribbean food and drinks will be on sale, plus an international cultural arts and craft fair. Advance general admission tickets are available now on the SeabreezeFest.net website, GrooveTickets.com, and roots tickets outlets throughout So. California for $44.00. Day of show ticket price will be $55.00. Limited $100.00 VIP package tickets are also available at SeabreezeFest.net, GrooveTickets.com, and select roots ticket outlets. Children 8yrs. and under will be admitted FREE with paid adult. The Caribbean Seabreeze Festival hotline number is (562) 408-1014 for general information, vendors, directions, and line‑up updates. Official Website: www.SeabreezeFest.net Festival Produced by Seabreeze Promotions "Your Source For Caribbean Entertainment"
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.
PEOPLE PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS.....

July 30 NAS & DAMIAN 'Jr Gong' MARLEY SELECTA PRIME and more artists TBA Location: REDWOOD ACRES in 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
VERMONT ROOTS REGGAE FESTIVAL July 31ST

Check Out: http://www.vermontroots.org
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 &
DON'T MISS THIS YEARS 'REGGAE RISING' FESTIVAL!

Tickets for this years Reggae Rising Music Festival are are selling fast and this years show is expected to sell out in advance! Limited onsite premiere camping still available at Cooks Valley Campground and French's Camp Group. Get yours now while they last!!!...Be a part of the party! To purchase tickets and camping online, or to see a list of ticket outlets, to this years festival go to: www.reggaerising.com. Tickets purchased now will be held at Will Call under the name purchased. Photo ID will be required to pick-up. Reggae Rising Music Festival will take place on July 31st - August 2nd at the Dimmick Ranch and French's Camp, situated along the world renowned bend in the Eel River on the Mendocino/Humboldt County Line and will feature three full days of music, food, camping and crafts along with reggae and world music headliners from all over the world.
MIDWEST REGGAE FEST AUGUST 7,8 & 9!

Find out what all the buzz is all about! One of the best reggae festivals in the entire USA! The 18th annual Mid West Reggae Fest not only has a FANTASTIC line up, but the festival site is one of the best experiences you will encounter all summer. Nelson Ledges (45 miles from Cleveland) Quarry Park offers great camping in a shaded forest and the best swimming anywhere! This festival is also BYOB (absolutely no glass). No charge for parking, camping or swimming. The Mid West Reggae Fest has an absolutely incredible line up, great vendors and top shelf entertainment all three days! Check out the festival information at www.MidWestReggaeFest.com. The Mid West Reggae Fest is a world class reggae experience!
LAFAYETTE REGGAE AND CULTURAL FEST THIS SEPTEMBER!

The 20th Annual Lafayette Reggae and Cultural Festival is September 5&6 2009 at Pelican Park in Carencro. Come and enjoy an energetic mix of Reggae Music! Headlining the festival this year on Saturday September 5, Groundation and Michael Black and on Sunday, September 6 The Meditations, Inner Visions, Michael Black, Zema, The Mandators, Trueman Posse, The Elements, Russell Cormier, Sea B. Marrah, Victory Essiet & The Mandators, and True Spirit. Admission is $20 at the gate. Children 10 and under admitted free with an adult. The festival gates open at 2 pm and the music ends at midnight. For booth space and more information call 337-886-0572. On the web: www.lafayettereggaefest.com Or E-mail:lafayettereggaefestival@yahoo.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

7/17/09 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 17th – Nevada City, CA – Coopers
Sat. July 18th – Benbow, CA – Reggae on the River

Itals Tour Dates:

7/18/2009 Mill Valley Masonic Ctr Mill Valley CA
7/19/2009 TBA Santa Rosa CA

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!

ON THIS DAY IN REGGAE

July 17
1975:	Bob Marley & The Wailers begin a four day U.K. tour to promote "Natty Dread", their second album on Island Records.
2005:	"Godfather of Ska" Laurel Aitken passes away at age 78 in the UK.

Surrendering To Jah's Love
Oh, Jah! I am so aware of my human frailty and yet overwhelmed by your love for me! I am so grateful that there is no human experience or place where your love cannot reach me. If I climb the highest mountain you are there and in the darkest valley of my life, you are also there. Help me learn today to love you more. Help me to rest in that love that asks nothing more than the simple trusting heart of a child. Amen.

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

TOP 20 DANCE HALL SINGLES

TW   LW    WOC   TITLE/ARTISTE/LABEL

01      2   15   Hallelujah – Elephant Man –Very Huge Records (1wk@#1) U-1
02      4   14   Ugly – Kiprich & Black-er –Fresh Ear U-2
03      1   17   Hustler For Life (La La La) –Andrew & Wada Blood-Notice (2wks@#1) D-2
04      7    12 Unfinished House – Flippa Mafia- Liv-Up Records U-3
05      6   10   Think Bout Mi - Macka Diamond & Unicorn – Notice U-1
06      3   17   Mind Pon Mi Money – Vybz Kartel –Liv-Up Records (4wks@#1) D-3
07      8   11   High Unda-Mavado- Liv-Up Records U-1
08      9      7   From Mawning (Never Change)- Chino – Big Ship U-1
09      5   11   Good Girl, Gone Bad-Tarrus Riley feat Konshens-Head Concussion (pp#5) D-4
10   11      6   Spell It Out – Tifa – Ward 21 U-1
11   13      4   Again & Again - Mavado – Daseca U-2
12   12   16   Watch Your Friends-Javinchi-Not Nice/Adidjaheim Records (pp#5) NM
13   15      5   The Good Life – Stacious - Liv-Up Records U-2
14   10   18   I Am Blessed-Mr. Vegas-Liv-Up (2wks@#1) D-4
15   17      3   My Life- Gee Whizz – TJ Records U-2
16    20      2   Completely- Vybz Kartel Feat Hindu - Adidjaheim Records U-4
17    16   25   This Means Money – Konshens – Head Concussion (pp#3) D-1
18   14   19   Mama-Vybz Kartel- Not Nice/Adidjaheim Records (2wks@#1)D-4
19   18      8   Never Gonna Cry -Daville-Fashozy (pp#16) D-1
20   -   New No Man Room – Ding Dong – Fresh Ear

TOP 20 REGGAE SINGLES

TW   LW    WOC   TITLE/ARTISTE/LABEL

01      2   15   So In Love –Hezron – Tads Int’l Records (1wk@#1) U-1
02      3   18   Under My Skin- Anthony Red Roze –Taxi U-1
03      1   19   Head Above The Water – Capleton – Downsound Records (2wks@#1) D-2
04      4     20   Call On Me- Jah Cure feat Phyllisia -SOBE/Dangerzone (4wks@#1) NM
05      6   17   Too Late – Junior Kelly & Queen Ifrica – AL.TA.FA.AN U-1
06      5   14    Pray Fi Dem – Harry Toddler - Downsound (pp#5) D-1
07      8   11   Baby Mama Drama -Kiprich-House-A-Star U-1
08      7   10   Dumpling Shop-Lloyd Lovindeer/Mama Tia-TSOJ (pp#7) D-1
09   11   10   You’ll Never Find - Jah Cure – Don Corleon U-2
10   12      8   Wanna Go Home-Romaine Virgo-Vikings & Peat Music U-2
11     14   6   I’m Free – Jahranimo feat Jah Cure – Lighting Ball Production U-3
12   13       7   Pressuring The Poor-Spring-I & Ras Shiloh-Tren-setta Productions U-1
13   15       6   Talk It Over – Lt Brooksie – Sounie Productions U-2
14   16       5   Talk if You Talking – Cherine Anderson – Taxi U-2
15      9   22   A Thousand Miles Away-Ras Penco-Uprize Music (3wks@#1) D-6
16   17       4   Street Life – Richie Spice – Sons of Spoon U-1
17    18       3   I Wanna Wake Up With You –Stevie Face – Boot Camp U-1
18   10     23   Cassava – Andrew Mistiq aka P. Zed –Inspire (pp#5) D-8
19   20       3   Heart of Stone – Taddy P feat Tanya Stephens – Bass Inna Yu Face Records U-1
20   -   New   Fuss Nor Fight – Stream – House of Hits

TOP TEN ALBUMS/CD CHART

TW   LW   WOC   TITLE/ARTISTE/LABEL

01      1   15   Universal Cure – Jah Cure – SOBE/Danger Zone (4wks@#1) NM
02      2   11   Ghetto Youth-ology – Sizzla – Firehouse NM
03      3    12   Rasta Got Soul- Buju Banton-Gargamel (4wks@#1) NM
04      4   9   Spotlight – Sophia Brown – Music Mecca/321 Strong NM
05    5   7   The Hit List-Various Artistes- Tads Int’l Records NM
06      7   4   Montego Bay – Queen Ifrica – VP Records U-1
07      8   3   Reggae Gold – Various Artistes – VP Records U-1
08      6    15   Brand New Me – Gregory Isaacs –Tads Int’l Records D-2
09   10   2   Made In Jamaica – Courtney John – FiWi Music U-1
10      9   17   Mr. Brooks – A Better Tomorrow – Mavado - VP Records (4wks@#1) D-1

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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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