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Volume 5 Issue 32
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PEACE, LOVE, RESPECT!
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THIEVERY CORPORATION NEW RELEASE ON 9.23.08
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Dynamic D.C. based duo Thievery Corporation, AKA Rob Garza and Eric Hilton, are all set to drop their latest album Radio Retaliation on September 23rd on Eighteenth Street Lounge Music.
In reference to his collective nom de plume, Thievery Corporation’s Rob Garza says “Our deepest source of inspiration comes from our record collections.” Garza, along with Eric Hilton, make up the dynamic duo, Thievery Corporation. Always great admirers and curators of dusty grooves and vintage vinyl, Thievery Corporation borrow from the classically sensual and blunted sounds of their favorite Jamaican dub, reggae, rocksteady, Brazilian bossa nova, vintage film soundtracks, and psychedelic rock, to forge new sophisticated sonic territory.
Recording at the Consulate studios in Washington D.C., Thievery Corporation have managed to blossom in the heart of the Empire, a city the duo often refer to as “the real Babylon.” The group is a major presence in a scene legendary for fierce independence, musically and politically. Formed in the summer of 1995 at D.C.’s Eighteenth Street Lounge – the now world-renowned venue that is still a creative incubator for DC underground music - Rob Garza and Lounge co-owner Eric Hilton bonded over strong drinks, reggae, rocksteady, lover’s rock, dub, bossa nova and jazz records, then decided to see what would come of mixing all these together in a recording studio.
The duo caught the ears of underground DJs with their first two 12” vinyl EPs, “Shaolin Satellite” and “2001: A Spliff Odyssey.” With their 1997 debut LP, “Sounds from the Thievery Hi-Fi,” they had already begun to define a new genre of electronic music and connect with an international community of chillaxed contemporaries. Though the terminology has varied (trip hop, downtempo, chill out, atmospheric drum and bass, space age bachelor pad music, and myriad other permutations), they have been at the top of their game since the release of their first single.
Rastafarian sibling singers, Zebo and Roots, received their first major buss, performing live vocals with Thievery Corporation, and later joined their troupe full-time. Thievery kicked it up a notch, when singer Notch recorded with them.
After the warm, minimalistic, yet multi-layered, Sounds from the Thievery Hi-Fi, Garza and Hilton raised the production value significantly with the highly acclaimed, “The Mirror Conspiracy,” which contained the seminal international hit “Lebanese Blonde.”
The next Thievery offerings were the conscious and thought-provoking, “The Richest Man In Babylon,” followed by the dub remix album “Babylon Revisited,” “The Cosmic Game,” “Abductions and Reconstructions,” and “Versions.” The title, “Versions” gives a nod to the Jamaican production tradition of creating “versions” of the original tracks. Their newest album, tentatively titled, “Radio Retaliation” will be out on September 23rd, of 2008.
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HOT REGGAE IN CALGARY
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The August heat is here and so is the Reggae vibe as Calgary gets ready for ReggaeFest 5 - Best of the Fest, August 14-16.
REGGAEFEST 5 presents Red, White and Dread - Canadian Reggae Music Summit and Showcase, August 14-15 with free admission to all Summit events.
On Thursday, August 14 Red, White and Dread invades the red mile with a live music showcase at The Ship Anchor Pub (534 - 17 Avenue SW). Be prepared to groove to the sounds of Canada's top artists, including Aktivate, Steele, Mikey Dangerous, Bianca and Lynn Olagundoye Guerrilla Funk Allstars. Preceding the showcase Canadian Reggae writer Klive Walker will present 'Reggae within the Canadian Diaspora.' An interactive multimedia presentation chronicling Reggae Music in Canada over the last 40 years.
On Friday, August 15 Olympic Plaza in downtown Calgary will be the backdrop for Red, White and Dread with artist performances and presentations. This event will run from 11:00 am until 5:00 pm and will feature the sights and sounds of Spirit of World Drumming and Oral Fuentes Reggae Band. Don't miss out on a special dub poetry workshop and presentation from Michael St. George followed by a Summit/Panel discussion with Reggae industry greats. RNR Sound will fill downtown with some sweet Reggae vibes throughout the day.
The Main Event on August 16 will wrap up REGGAEFEST 5 with 12 hours of non-stop family friendly Reggae entertainment featuring Maxi Priest, Tinga Stewart, Jason Wilson, La Comuna and many more. Activities throughout the day will include an interactive youth area, food and craft vendors and the Big Rock Beer Garden.
Tickets for the Main Event are on sale now online at www.ticketweb.ca <http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=0011Yr_quyOigxYDCRTcQXVz89R07vdbwuDfUM98dX5pifm6evNC7MjaB1Da8S2ilrC36IKmjEGeS2e6NL_QiKxrXqECnpTSsiJeMjjw3klMBPeHMeRs_huXD3bq_Hw3aeGED4P7F8WZmopMdwlWY71bEksVMV-tSdWaD4upbuH3rQ=> and at all Calgary Coop food centres.
More information on ReggaeFest 5 can be found at www.CalgaryReggaeFestival.com <http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=0011Yr_quyOigzI5GV3e32_o-gPWLfqhCh6ANnIQUNIZhAU4POel-PQ_kuP_dtBPhwHbqZSkmw_uXjdGDjoWx__uu8wytTNHzPFbeasVpeCM2AAqCtESWqkoA5THbUkYrPE>
The CRFS is a 100% volunteer group and it is diligently working to ensure that REGGAEFEST 5 - Best of the Fest is the best family friendly summer festival in Calgary this year.
REGGAEFEST 5 is presented by: Global Calgary, Vibe 98.5 fm and the Calgary Reggae Festival Society.
ReggaeFest 5 - Best of the Fest ~ August 14 - 16, 2008
E: crfinfo@calgaryreggaefestival.com
T: 403.355.5696
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CHEF MAYRA: EATING IRIE FOOD FOR HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
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Natural Food for Better Health
Genesis 2:29
Behold,I have given you every herb bearing seed which is upon the earth, and every tree, in which is the fruit of tree yielding seed; to you it shall be for meat.
Apples- Protects your heart prevents constipation Blocks diarrhea Improves lung capacity Cushions joints
Apricots- Combats cancer Controls blood pressure Saves your eyesight Shields against Alzheimer's Slows aging process
Artichokes- Aids digestion Lowers cholesterol Protects your heart Stabilizes blood sugar Guards against liver disease
Avocados- Battles diabetes Lowers cholesterol Helps stops strokes Controls blood pressure Smoothes skin
Bananas- Protects your heart Quiets a cough Strengthens bones Controls blood pressure Blocks diarrhea
Beans- Prevents constipation Helps hemorrhoids Lowers cholesterol Combats cancer Stabilizes blood sugar
Beets- Controls blood pressure Combats cancer Strengthens bones Protects your heart Aids weight loss
Blueberries- Combats cancer Protects your heart Stabilizes blood sugar Boosts memory Prevents constipation
Broccoli- Strengthens bones Saves eyesight Combats cancer Protects your heart Controls blood pressure
Cabbage- Combats cancer Prevents constipation Promotes weight loss Protects your heart Helps hemorrhoids
Cantaloupe- Saves eyesight Controls blood pressure Lowers cholesterol Combats cancer Supports immune system
Carrots- Saves eyesight Protects your heart Prevents constipation Combats cancer Promotes weight loss
Cauliflower- Protects against Prostate Cancer Combats Breast Cancer Strengthens bones Banishes bruises Guards against heart disease
Cherries- Protects your heart Combats Cancer Ends insomnia Slows aging process Shields against Alzheimer's
Chili peppers - Aids digestion Soothes sore throat Clears sinuses Combats Cancer Boosts immune system
Figs- Promotes weight loss Helps stops strokes Lowers cholesterol Combats Cancer Controls blood pressure
Flax Aids digestion Battles diabetes Protects your heart Improves mental health Boosts immune system
Garlic- Lowers cholesterol Controls blood pressure Combats cancer kills bacteria Fights fungus
Grapefruit- Protects against heart attacks Promotes Weight loss Helps stops strokes Combats Prostate Cancer Lowers cholesterol
Grapes- saves eyesight Conquers kidney stones Combats cancer Enhances blood flow Protects your heart
Green tea- Combats cancer Protects your heart Helps stops strokes Promotes Weight loss Kills bacteria
Honey- Heals wounds Aids digestion Guards against ulcers Increases energy Fights allergies
Lemons- Combats cancer Protects your heart Controls blood pressure Smoothes skin Stops scurvy
Limes- Combats cancer Protects your heart Controls blood pressure Smoothes skin Stops scurvy
Mangoes -Combats cancer Boosts memory Regulates thyroid aids digestion Shields against Alzheimer's
Mushrooms- Controls blood pressure Lowers cholesterol Kills bacteria Combats cancer Strengthens bones
Oats- Lowers cholesterol Combats cancer Battles diabetes prevents constipation Smoothes skin
Olive oil -Protects your heart Promotes Weight loss Combats cancer Battles diabetes Smoothes skin
Onions- Reduce risk of heart attack Combats cancer Kills bacteria Lowers cholesterol Fights fungus
Oranges- Supports immune systems Combats cancer Protects your heart Straightens respiration
Peaches- prevents constipation Combats cancer Helps stops strokes aids digestion Helps hemorrhoids
Pineapple- Strengthens bones Relieves colds Aids digestion Dissolves warts Blocks diarrhea
Prunes- Slows aging process prevents constipation boosts memory Lowers cholesterol Protects against heart disease
Rice- Protects your heart Battles diabetes Conquers kidney stones Combats cancer Helps stops strokes
Strawberries- Combats cancer Protects your heart boosts memory Calms stress
Tomatoes -Protects prostate Combats cancer Lowers cholesterol Protects your heart
Water- Promotes Weight loss Combats cancer Conquers kidney stones Smoothes skin
Watermelon- Protects prostate Promotes Weight loss Lowers cholesterol Helps stops strokes Controls blood pressure
Wheat germ- Combats Colon Cancer prevents constipation Lowers cholesterol Helps stops strokes improves digestion
Wheat bran- Combats Colon Cancer prevents constipation Lowers cholesterol Helps stops strokes improves digestion
Carib Chef Mayra
702 372 4709
www.mychefmayra.com
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TOP CANADIAN REGGAE SINGER TANYA MULLINGS CONFIRMED FOR IRIE JAMBOREE 08
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photo credit - Jacqueline Bennett
Toronto: The Queen of Canadian reggae Tanya Mullings, recipient of 14 Canadian Reggae Music Awards (CRMA), 7 Caribbean Crucible Awards, 4 Juno Nominations and 2 Reggae Music Achievement Awards (RMAA) has signed on as one of the performers at Irie Jamboree, North America's premier reggae festival, slated to take place at Roy Wilkins Park in New York on Labor Day Sunday August 31, 2008.
Steven 'Yello' Williams, one of the executives of Irie Jamboree who travelled to Canada for the launch during the Caribana festivities said, "We are extremely excited to support Canadian talent this year at Irie Jamboree 2008. I am confident we have found the best Canada has to offer."
Tanya Mullings, who has performed at major international festivals including Reggae Sumfest in Jamaica and the Montreal Reggae Festival in Quebec is the second daughter of the late Karl Mullings, forefather of Canadian Reggae and a co-founder of the world renowned Caribana.
"Tanya's forthcoming album 'Music Is My Life' supports her talents and confirms her position as the top female reggae artist in Canada," says Carrie Mullings, Manager and President of i.M.O.K. Enterprises.
With a number of documentaries airing in Canada on Tanya and the Mullings Family history, we are proud to have a member of Canada's 1st Family of Reggae on the 2008 lineup for Irie Jamboree Carrie noted.
Media Marketer, Anthony Turner, who along with Michael Williams and Irwine Clare travelled to Canada as part of the Irie Jamboree Executive team said, "While we seek to expand our marketing efforts internationally, our expectation is to bring awareness to the Irie Jamboree product; to foster long term relationships with our neighbors in Canada and encourage patronage at Irie Jamboree 2008."
Among the other acts slated to perform at Irie Jamboree are Tarrus Riley, Beenieman, Coco Tea, Sizzla, Elephant Man, Yellow Man and rising reggae stars Serani, Bugle, DeMarco and Little Hero.
For more information log on to www.iriejamboree.com http://www.iriejamboree.com/ or call 1-888-IRIE-NYC for updates.
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RICHIE B'S HOT MIX 102FM FOR AUGUST 15 - STRAIGHT FROM YARD!
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RICHIE B'S RADIO CHART WILL BE BACK NEXT WEEK!
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DEUTSCH-DENIED: JAH JAH YUTE UNABLE TO PERFORM IN GERMANY
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Reggae Artist Jah Jah Yute (http://www.jahjahyute.com) was to perform in Frankfurt and Mainz, Germany this past weekend for Domancran Promotions.
Jah Jah Yute flew on Continental Airlines from Liberty Airport, in Newark, New Jersey to Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam Holland. Jah Jah Yute was stopped by immigrations while checking in to board the connecting flight to Frankfurt, Germany. Immigrations said that citizens of Jamaica need a Schengen Visa to be allowed access into European countries. Immigrations then excorted Jah Jah Yute to their office for an interview and to make arrangements for him to return to the United States, where he resides, to get a Schengen Visa. Immigrations also fined Continental Airlines $40,000 for their bungle of allowing their customer to travel to a country where he would not be allowed access without all of the proper documents and they stated that Continental Airlines should compensate the customer.
If you are a Jamaician citizen leaving for any European country make sure you have the Schengen Visa and all other proper documentation.
The customer sevice person at Liberty Airport thought that Jah Jah Yute’s Permanent Resident Card and Passport would be sufficient for the immigrations requirements.
Jah Jah Yute was very disappointed that he was not able to be there for his fans, but Domancran will reschedule a new tour for Jah Jah Yute in the near future.
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MVD ANNOUNCES NEW SKATALITES DVD
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The World's most influential reggae group, The Skatalites have been
producing music of the finest caliber for over forty years, either as a
group or individually as players on countless reggae classics. The two
performances making up this DVD, filmed at the Lokersee Festival in Belgium
in 1997 and 2002, are clear evidence of their brilliance. Formed in Jamaica
in 1964 by several of the island's finest session musicians, The Skatalites'
unique fusion of boogie-woogie, R&B, Jazz, mento, calypso and African
rhythms introduced the World to ska, which in turn evolved into today's
modern reggae sound. The original group broke up in 1965 after a short
eighteen months of existence, leaving its members to pursue solo careers for
a number of years. Their recording of 'Guns Of Navarone' even made the U.K.
singles charts in 1967, becoming one of the first-ever ska hits. The group
reformed for the first time in 1975 and several times again in the years
since, playing concerts throughout the World and recording a series of
critically-acclaimed albums - they were Grammy Award-nominated in both 1996
and 1997 for best reggae album. Not surprising for a group of its size and
longevity, The Skatalites has seen a number of personnel changes over the
years, yet has always maintained its superb level of musicianship and has
prided itself in carrying on the innovative spirit of the original group.
Bonus Materials:
On Tour With The Skatalites: In this documentary film we see the group
rehearsing, warming up and playing on stage. We meet several of the members
of the band, both old and new, who talk about themselves, how they joined
the band, their music and The Skat
History: A year-by-year run-down of the group's achievements since it was
first formed.
To request advance copies, set up interviews, discuss promotional
opportunities, or obtain additional info...
CONTACT:
Clint Weiler
MVD Entertainment Group
Phone: 800-888-0486 x115
E-Mail: clint@mvdb2b.com
mvdb2b.com
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REGGAE ARTIST KRONIK NOMINATED FOR AMERICAN BLACK MUSIC AWARD
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Las Vegas based reggae artiste Kronik has picked up his second nomination for an American Black Music Award. He is nominated in the category for Best Reggae Performer. The awards will be handed out on August 16 at the Cashman theatre in Las Vegas.
Kronik’s nomination comes on the heels of the release of his most recent album Breaking Loose. Kronik says he is humbled by the nomination and he thanks all the persons who have contributed to making the nomination possible. ‘I feel great about the nomination. This is the second year that I have been nominated and I feel really good about it’, Kronik said in a telephone interview earlier this week.
Kronik whose songwriting reflects upon the struggles and the rewards that can be gained spiritually, says his aim is to bring the message across in his music, in a meaningful way. This cultural artiste who is originally from Clarendon, released his debut single Gold is my Treasure in 1998. To date he has performed in countries including the British Virgin Islands, and several states in the US. He has also performed in Jamaica.
Equipped with a professional management team, Kronik who is the president of Love Bird Productions Inc (a publishing and recording company), is hoping to make a big impact on the international scene.
Article from eurweb.com
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BEHOLD! BLACK UHURU
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Nacional Records is proud to announce that reggae icons Black Uhuru will release the 25th Anniversary Edition of their classic 'Live in London' DVD on August 19th. The movie captures the groundbreaking group at the top of their game, with core members Derrick "Duckie" Simpson, Mikel Rose, and Sandra "Puma" Jones backed by the drum and bass greats, Sly & Robbie. Highlights include roots reggae anthems like "Shine Eye Gal", "I Love King Selassie", and "Happiness." The new digitally-remastered DVD edition features a never-before-seen photo gallery of stills spanning the group's entire 40 year career.
Considered a potent live act by critics and fans alike, Black Uhuru has toured with international music icons including The Clash, Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen, The Police and U2. The group is currently at work on a new studio album.
DVD viewing parties are planned nationwide, beginning August 20th at the Echoplex's Dub Club Party in Los Angeles and hosted by reggae guru Native Wayne of Indie 103.1FM.
Article from Top 40 charts.com
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FREE FESTIVAL HOT OFF THE PRESS RELEASE!
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Dayton Reggae Festival Aug 31
The 21st Annual Michelob Dayton Reggae Festival will take place on Sunday
August 31st @ Dave Hall Plaza Park Fifth and Jefferson in downtown Dayton
The Festival is FREE! And features dozens of food and craft vendors and six
regional reggae bands performing alternating sets on 2 stages.
This year's Festival Host/MC will be the one and only Rev Cool !
(host of Around the Fringe on WYSO 91.3 FM Fridays 8 - midnight)
Band schedule-
1 PM Groove Therapy (Dayton)
2PM SuperMassive (Cincinnati)
3PM - Johnny Payne and the True Believers (Cincinnati)
4PM Jah Roots (Springfield, Missouri)
5PM The Pocket (Washington D.C. Jamaica)
6PM SEEFARI (Wlberforce, Dayton)
7PM Reggae Unity Encore Jam Finale (led by Tom ³SEEFARI² Carroll and
featuring members of all bands)
Long-time Festival Sponsor The Trolley Stop will be hosting an ³All-Reggae
Weekend featuring Dayton's own international reggae star SEEFARI on Friday August 29 and Springfield, Missouri's rising stars Jah Roots on Saturday August 30.
Afterparties will be held @ Therapy Café Hosted by Scorpius Max /Good over evil International Sound w/ The Pocket J. Alan's hosted by Groove Therapy w/ SuperMassive and special guests
More info coming soon to
www.seefari.com/daytonreggaefest.htm
www.myspace.com/daytonreggaefestival
Band links
www.myspace.com/seefari
www.seefari.com
www.myspace.com/jahroots
www.myspace.com/thepocket
www.myspace.com/supermassive
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NATIVE ELEMENTS PERFORM IN BELMONT, CA
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Roots Foundation : : Conscious Revolution
Roots Foundation have been lighting up stages in southern California since 1996, with their unique style of reggae, reggae rock, and world music-as headliners, and as the exclusively selected opening act for Bunny Wailer, the Melodians, Wailing Souls, Abyssinians, and others.
Bandleader/songwriter/guitarist Kurt Mahoney has been involved in the reggae scene since 1982, working with Joe Higgs, Ras Michael, Fully Fullwood and more, on stage and in the studio.
Roots Foundation incorporate influences ranging from classic reggae artists of the 60’s, 70’s, and 80’s, to artists as diverse as King Sunny Ade’, The Grateful Dead, Beatles, and Dylan-combining deep grooves, strong melodies, meaningful lyrics, striking harmonies, soulful sax, and Kurt’s signature steel guitar into a sound unmistakably and uniquely their own.
With the eleven song tour de force Conscious Revolution (featuring Ras Michael and Santa Davis); Roots Foundation adds a new classic to reggae’s ever-expanding universe!
From the uplifting (Trace Of Sadness, Sacred Ground, Let It Grow), to the social/political (Turn Away, Hemp Nation, Conscious Revolution), and the universal (Teach Us How To Love, All Around The World), to the epic (Never Get Away), Conscious Revolution is a journey worth repeating again and again!
Click here to listen to Hemp Nation
http://www.jukeboxalive.com/audio_play_offsite.php?mid=1843263&skin=1359100
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SCORCHA : : STRAIGHT JA
This song is about the ways...thoughts...life style of the Rasta man. The words to this song explain that you should walk through life sturdy in your beliefs...with faith in JAH...and love in your heart. You should discriminate against no one...treat all mankind with love and understanding. If you walk in goodness...in the way of the Rasta, the evil in the world will look pon you...and feel threatened by you.
SCORCHA (Robert Williams) was raised in the small farming community in the hills outside of Kingston, Jamaica. His love of music and his deep voice led him to follow the call of performing as a DJ artist from an early age. Writing and performing his own tunes he quickly became a local favorite. He migrated to the states as a teenager to continue his writing/ performing career as a DJ artist in the DC area. After many years of performing throughout the States he returned to his roots in Jamaica. Now, a well-seasoned artist, he resides in his rural Jamaican blue mountain community birthplace and continues to delight both young and old with his high energy talent and emotionally deep routed lyrics. His tunes can be heard internationally on stations all over the world including the BBC with major support coming from both pirate and internet radio stations. SCORCHA has recently completed a track "COMPLAIN" for German artist FENIN soon to be released on the Shitkatapult indie label. Two more featured artist tracks by SCORCHA will soon be released on JUNIOR SPEARS upcoming album on the Strife indie record label.
Click here to listen!
http://www.jukeboxalive.com/audio_play_offsite.php?mid=1860409&skin=1359100
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FYAH WYAH : : Love in the Air
New release from veteran reggae performer FYAH WYAH, Good Word Artist. Music for soul restoration and life inspiration. Featuring hit singles Good Words and On the Beach.
Click here to listen to "Good Words"
http://www.jukeboxalive.com/audio_play_offsite.php?mid=1842881&skin=1359100
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HALF PINT JOINS SLIGHTLY STOOPID ON THEIR
 Half Pint, Reggae's beloved veteran singer, will join the popular So California based rock/reggae band Slightly Stoopid on their "Tailgate 2008 US Summer Tour." The tour also features Pepper and reggae masters Sly & Robbie performing in outdoor amphitheaters around the US.
Half Pint will be Slightly Stoopid's special guest artist performing during their set on dates starting in Nampa, Idaho on August 6 through the tour's finish in the band's hometown of San Diego, CA on September 6th at the San Diego State Open Air Amphitheater. Half Pint’s Publicist/Road Manager Ra-Umi Alkebu-lan will accompany him on tour.
Slightly Stoopid and Pint have a history together recording songs in the studio previously and Stoopid's manager, John Phillips (Silverback Management), was instrumental in Sublime / Long Beach Dub All Star's success who have cited Pint as one of their musical influences.
Tickets are available now through www.Ticketmaster.com nationwide
TAILGATE 2008 SUMMER US TOUR
FEATURING SLIGHTLY STOOPID (WITH HALF PINT),
PEPPER, AND SLY & ROBBIE
Fri 08/15/08 Morrison, CO Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Sat 08/16/08 Denver, CO Ogden Theatre
Wed 08/20/08 New York, NY Roseland Theater
Thu 08/21/08 Boston, MA Bank Of America Pavilion
Sun 08/24/08 Baltimore, MD Pier Six Pavilion
Wed 08/27/08 North Myrtle Beach, SC House Of Blues
Thu 08/28/08 Cary, NC Koka Booth Amphitheatre At Regency Park
Fri 08/29/08 Atlanta, GA The Tabernacle
Sat 08/30/08 Boca Raton, FL Centre For The Arts At Mizner Park Amphitheatre
Sun 08/31/08 Saint Augustine, FL St. Augustine Amphitheatre
Fri 09/05/08 Mesa, AZ Mesa Amphitheatre
Sat 09/06/08 San Diego, CA SDSU Open Air Theatre
Released earlier this year, No Stress Express (Half Pint Music/Essential/Universal), is deemed to be a classic and is available now at all leading music retailers. The hot tracks include “Unity” featuring Jack Maness from Long Beach Dub All Stars / Sublime, “Bad Boys” featuring Sizzla, “Just be Good” featuring R&B songbird Mikki Howard, ‘Mind Over Matter,” ”Suzie,” and "Children of His Majesty.”
Half Pint has enjoyed a long history of success dating back to the early 1980's. He was the first major artist produced by Prince Jammy (later King Jammy), and together they helped establish a lighter, more relaxed, more melodic approach to dancehall that made for an easy transition into the digital ragga era. His first big hit "Winsome" was later covered by the Rolling Stones in 1986 (under the new title "Too Rude"). Many hits followed: "Money Man Skank," "One in a Million," "One Big Family," "Pouchie Lou," the socially conscious "Mr. Landlord," and the all-time dancehall classic "Level the Vibes." The huge hit "Substitute Lover" came in 1992, and in 1996 the rock group Sublime covered another Half Pint classic, "Loving."
British female pop/R&B star. Estelle, has recorded a new hit cover of Pint's "Substitute Lover" on her new sophomore CD release, Shine, released on John Legend's Home School label distributed by Atlantic Records. Look for a remix with Estelle featuring Half Pint for the cover version to be released soon.
Additional upcoming Half Pint "No Stress Express" tour dates
Other dates
Sun 08/03/08 W. Palm Beach, FL Cruzan Amphitheater (w Freddie McGregor & Wayne Wonder)
Sat 08/23/08 Ottawa, ON Canada Ottawa Reggae Festival (Festival Pier At Penn's Landing)
For Half Pint interviews / media inquiries please contact the representatives listed below
www.HalfPintMusic.com
(347) 672-3074 (USA) / (876) 851-0825 (JA) / E-Mail: LoyalSR@aol.com
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Invocation to the Dawn
Look to this day, for it is Life, the very life of Life;
In its brief course lie all the verities and realities of your existence...
the bliss of Growth, the glory of Action, the splendour of Beauty.
For Yesterday is but a dream,
and Tomorrow only a vision;
But Today well lived makes Yesterday a dream of Happiness
and Tomorrow a vision of Hope.
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Calgary International Reggae Festival
Thursday, August 14-16, 2008
Alberta, Canada
403-355-5696
CLICK ON NAME OF FESTIVAL
TO REACH THEIR WEBSITE
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Raggapak Festival
Thursday-Sunday, August 14-17, 2008
Silkeborg, Denmark
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Wiesen Sunsplash
Friday-Saturday, August 15-16
Österreich, Austria
+43 (2626) 816 480
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Lakesplash Reggae Openair
Friday-Saturday, August 15-16
Coupole de Bienne
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Ya Maka My Weekend
Friday-Saturday, August 15-16
Rock Island, Illinois, U.S.
309.788.6311
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Ostroda Reggae Festival
Friday-Sunday, August 15-17, 2008
Ostroda, Poland
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Reggae on the Rocks
Saturday, August 16, 2008
Morrison, Colorado, U.S.
361-949-1302
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Garden Valley Music Festival
Saturday, August 16, 2008
Piolot Hill, CA, U.S.
(530)295-0551
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Hanna Hanna Art Gathering and Festival
Wednesday-Sunday, August 20-24, 2008
Kolarovo, Other, Hungary
0036 30 8113384
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Reggae Dub Festival
Friday-Saturday, August 22-23, 2008
Bielawa, Poland
+48 603394478
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Jamaican Reggae Festival
Friday-Sunday, August 22-24
Deutschland, Germany
+49 (63) 41 94 87 31
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Chiemsee Reggae Summer
Friday-Sunday, August 22-24
Germany
+49 (80851) 965550
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Ottawa Reggae Festival
Saturday, August 23, 2008
LeBreton Flats Festival Park, Ontario, Canada
613-806-(ORF1) 6731
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Upstate Reggae on the River
Saturday, August 23, 2008
Croton-on-Hudson, New York, U.S.
845-494-4654, 845-679-5685
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The Reggae Festival E-Guide (weekly E-zine) is an informational and educational resource for those who live, love and enjoy Reggae and its vibrant culture. The E-Guide encompasses the music, lifestyle, energy and spirituality that define this unique and diverse international community.
You can expect CD releases, industry news, band tours, inspirational pieces, health articles, Ital and Jamaican recipes, reggae trivia and, of course, upcoming Reggae festivals.
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