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Volume 5 Issue 37
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RASTAS AND REGGAE FANS... REGISTER TO VOTE!
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You'd be surprised how many people you know aren't registered to vote.
Registration deadlines are coming up soon, and we need every single vote we can get to win this election. Tell your friends, family, and neighbors to check out our new one-stop voter registration website: http://my.barackobama.com/page/m2/55c137d8/5068ea08/71df6c1e/1188ab56/VEsE/
VoteforChange.com makes it easier than ever to register. Instead of tracking down the right forms, all you need to do is answer a few basic questions and you'll be ready to vote. You can also:
Confirm your existing registration
Apply to vote absentee
Find your polling place
If you don't know your own registration status or you'd like to learn more, take a minute to visit the site right now http://my.barackobama.com/page/m2/55c137d8/5068ea08/71df6c1e/1188ab56/VEsF/
This race is too close and too important to stay home on Election Day.
If you take the time to register and vote -- and make sure everyone you know is registered as well -- we'll be able to turn the tide of the past eight years.
It's people just like you who will transform this nation.
Thanks,
Barack
http://my.barackobama.com/page/m2/55c137d8/5068ea08/71df6c1e/1188ab51/VEsC/
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RISE UP VERMONT FESTIVAL
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GREETINGS IN THE FULLNESS OF LOVE AND RASPECT TO ALL OF THE RISE UP VERMONT MASSIVE!
RUN GO TELL YOUR FAMILY & FRIENDS, THIS YEAR'S EVENT IS NOT TO BE MISSED! BEST CONSCIOUS REGGAE FESTIVAL 0F '08!
GIVE THANKS FOR THE YEARS OF SUPPORT!
WE MUST RISE UP FAMILY!
LINK US @ MYSPACE.COM/RISEUPVT OR RISEUPVT.COM
ALSO LINK MACHU @ MYSPACE.COM/SATTASOUNDS
RISE UP LINE: 802.498.7471
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THE BIGGEST EVENT OF THE YEAR! STILL ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS IN REGGAE CATEGORIES
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World United Radio Conference & Music Festival
November 14-15-16, 2008
San Marcos, Texas
The World United Radio/Membership Conference will be a premier radio and music industry networking event for radio and music industry professionals from around the globe. This event will focus the national and international radio, music industry and related press on the worldwide music market while providing a platform for musicians and artists to gain exposure and be heard by radio; most importantly attendees will be educated in the business interests of radio and the music industry.
Still accepting nominations in these categories:
Reggae Album of the year
Reggae Record Label of the year
A&R person of the year
Reggae Songwriter of the year
Reggae Radio Station of the year
Reggae Radio DJ of the year
Publicist of the year
Record Promotion person/company of the year
SEND YOUR NOMINATION TO: kaati@reggaefestivalguide.com
Put NOMINATION in subject line
(all information must come in one email to be considered)
Be sure to include which category
Name of nominee
Complete contact info for nominee (address, phone, cell, fax, email,
website)
300 words or less on why they should be nominated
A .jpeg image attachment
An mp3 of one song attached (for song/album categories)
Dreadline: September Sept 25.
The 2800+ member Roots Music Association will vote and any ties will be
voted on by directors and delegates of the association.
Additionally, they have several Reggae artists that are going to showcase at
the music festival but want a few more, so if your band is interested in
performing there, contact Kaati@reggaefestivalguide.com
http://www.worldunitedmusicfestival.com
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CHEF MAYRA'S NATURAL SKIN CARE
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Pomegranate
The hundreds of ruby-colored seeds inside pomegranates were once thought to symbolize fertility, and given the fruit's proven powers as a strong antioxidant, it has given birth to a huge number of products, including designer juice and high-end skin-care creams.
The pomegranate's power comes from ellagic acid, a type of polyphenol, which is an antioxidant found in red wine and green tea. Antioxidants seek out and neutralize cell-damaging free radicals that come from the environment (pollution, UV rays) and from the body's natural aging process. Ellagic acid has been shown in some studies to neutralize free radicals more effectively than the other polyphenols found in green tea and red wine. It's also more stable in skin-care products than some other antioxidants, like vitamin C, which can lose potency when exposed to light and air.
Grapefruit
Until the 19th century, grapefruit was grown purely as an ornamental fruit. Rarely eaten, it was known only for its looks - an interesting harbinger of its modern-day promise to improve ours.
A 2005 study by the Smell & Taste Treatment and Research Foundation, in Chicago, showed that the scent of grapefruit on women made them seem an average of six years younger to men. Grapefruit's main use in skin care, however, is as a citric acid. Like any alpha hydroxy acid, citric acid loosens the bonds between skin cells, allowing dead ones to fall away, revealing smoother, more radiant skin.
Mushroom
No wonder the Super Mario Brothers got a jolt of evil-fighting power whenever they ate a mushroom. Mushrooms have long been used in Asian cultures as remedies for everything from low energy to cancer.
The extract of several Japanese mushrooms has been shown to reduce inflammation, which can affect collagen in the skin and contribute to changes associated with aging, such as the appearance of fine lines. Reducing that inflammation keeps skin cells vital and functioning and also suppresses irritation so that other active ingredients, like antioxidants, can do their jobs.
Shiitake mushrooms have multifaceted benefits for the skin. They contain antioxidants that block proteins known to cause cell breakdown; they provide chemical exfoliation; and they also contain kojic acid, which has a lightening effect on age spots and discoloration, making skin appear brighter over time.
Pumpkin
Despite its prevalence in favorite sweets, such as pies and muffins, pumpkin is quite acidic. And the enzymes in pumpkin act like salicylic acids, chemical exfoliants that encourage skin cells to turn over more rapidly.
Pumpkin is also a carotenoid, a derivative of vitamin A, which is indicated by its orange color, and that makes it an antioxidant in addition to having exfoliating properties.
Pumpkin seeds are a good source of zinc and have been used as a natural remedy for acne. Studies show that zinc has an effect similar to that of the common antibiotic tetracycline.
Bamboo
Bamboo is one hardy plant. Not only is it one of the fastest-growing plants on earth (some species grow more than three feet a day) but its strength and sustainability have also made it a favorite of architects looking for environmentally friendly building materials.
Although the Chinese have used bamboo for centuries (the hardened secretion from the stalks has been taken internally to treat asthma), its popularity is only now growing in the United States. Bamboo pulp is being woven into fabric that retains antibacterial qualities even after it is washed. And in skin care, finely milled bamboo powder is used as an exfoliant in cleansers and scrubs. The smooth bamboo particles are less harsh than the scraggly, uneven grains made from salt and nuts, making it safer and less irritating to sensitive skin.
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DANCEHALL REGGAE FREEDOM FIGHTER ANTHONY B
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Wednesday, September 24
ANTHONY B
Also Roots Underground
HARLOWS IN SACRAMENTO,CA
21+
$20 advance
Doors 8/showtime 9
Harlows will host Anthony B on Wednesday, September 24. Roots Underground,
Reggae's best new band out of Jamaica will open the show at 9pm.
Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at www.renegadeshows.com
tickets.com or jambasetickets.com as well as at the venue, harlows.com and
at the Beat Record Store. Harlows is located at 2708 J St.reet in downtown
Sacramento.
Anthony B (born Keith Anthony Blair) is the living personification of
Afrikan consciousness in Reggae. Like his hero, Peter Tosh, the most
revolutionary of the Wailing Wailers, he is an uncompromising Pan
Afrikanist, in the tradition of Marcus Mosiah Garvey.
For more information and credit card orders 530-583-2801 or call Harlows at
916/441-4693.
Current Renegade Productions Concert Calendar
Tue, September 23
Eek-A-Mouse - South Lake Tahoe
Opening act: One Up The Accoustic DJ
Mos Place, South Lake Tahoe, CA
9:00 pm (Doors Open at 8:00 pm)
$18
21 and over
Wednesday, September 24
ANTHONY B
Also Roots Underground
HARLOWS
$20 advance
Doors 8/showtime 9
21+
Fri, September 26
JOHN BROWN'S BODY - reggae
Opening is Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad!
Tahoe Biltmore, Crystal Bay, NV
9:30 pm (Doors Open at 8:30 pm)
$15.00 advance
21 & over
Sat, October 4
Eek-A-Mouse - Tahoe Biltmore
Tahoe Biltmore, Crystal Bay, NV
9:30 pm (Doors Open at 8:30 pm)
21 and over
$20.00 advance
Tue, October 21
Collie Buddz
Harlows, Sacramento, CA
9:30 pm (Doors Open at 8:30 pm)
21 & over
$20.00 advance
Wed, October 22
Collie Buddz
Tahoe Biltmore, Crystal Bay, NV
9:30 pm (Doors Open at 8:30 pm)
21 and over
$20.00 advance
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RICHIE B'S HOT MIX 102FM - SEPT 19 - STRAIGHT FROM YARD!
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JAMAICA MUSIC COUNTDOWN
By Richie B, host – “HOT MIX” on Hot 102FM
SEPTEMBER 19, 2008
TOP 20 DANCE HALL SINGLES
TW LW WC TITLE/ARTISTE/LABEL
01 1 13 Gimmi Likkle-Beenie Man-Born So Records (2wks@#1) NM
02 2 11 Winner - Konshens-Natural Bridge/Cash Flow NM
03 3 11 Dem Yah & Dem Yah - Flippa Mafia - Board House NM
04 5 8 Trailer Load of Money-Vybz Kartel- Adidjaheim Records/ Chimney Records U-1
05 4 14 Nuh Linga-Elephant Man-Board House (5wks@#1) D-1
06 7 9 Inna Di Car Back-Mavado-Big Ship U-1
07 6 19 Gully Creepa-Elephant Man-Seanizzle (4wks@#1) D-1
08 10 7 I'm So Special-Mavado-TJ Records U-2
09 8 23 Stinking Rich-Serani-Daseca (pp#4) D-1
10 9 14 Hustle-Andrew & Wada Blood-Fire Links (pp#7) D-1
11 11 10 More Money-Harry Toddler-Downsound Records NM
12 12 7 Bottom of the Barrel-Tifa-Ward 21 NM
13 14 4 Robbery-Macka Diamond-Scatta Productions U-1
14 15 5 Overcome- Mavado-Big Ship U-1
15 16 4 Goodas Clap-Stacious-Ward 21 U-1
16 13 18 Dem Nuh Want Nuh Gal - Assassin-Board House (pp#5) D-3
17 17 4 Rolling Deep-Flippa Mafia-T J Records NM
18 19 2 Water Man- Buju Banton - TJ Records U-1
19 18 22 Nah Go Nuh Weh-Vybz Kartel- Big Ship (2wks@#1) D-1
20 - New Burnin, Burnin- Miss Triniti feat. Beenie Man-Unseen Lab
TOP 20 REGGAE SINGLES
TW LW WC TITLE/ARTISTE/LABEL
01 1 18 Bed Of Roses-Noddy Virtue and Jodi-Ann Pantry-Reflection (2wks@1) NM
02 3 14 One of a Kind-Leroy Smart-WWS U-1
03 2 13 Nothing To Smile Bout-Morgan Heritage-No Doubt Records (3wks@#1) D-1
04 4 18 Different Page - I-Octane - Rated R/Arrows (2wks@#1) NM
05 7 8 Keep It To Yourself-Queen Ifrica-Don Corleon U-2
06 5 16 Ride or Die - Cecile - SOBE/Dangerzone (pp#5)D-1
07 6 21 I Am Not Afraid-Etana-No Doubt Records (pp#5) D-1
08 9 11 Yuh Nuh Simple - Tony Anthony-B-CRISSAS U-1
09 8 17 Looking For Love-Patriot-Hill Side Entertainment (pp#3) D-1
10 11 8 Rest Your Love on Me-George Nooks-Tad's Int'l U-1
11 12 7 Far Away-Tarrus Riley-Don Corleon U-1
12 10 27 Mood For Love (Missing You)-Terry Linen-Uplifting Music International (3wks@#1) D-2
13 15 3 Stronger-D’Angel-Sons of Spoon U-2
14 13 10 Gunz Out-Nesbeth-No Doubt Records (pp#12) D-1
15 16 4 Better Man-Terry Linen-Upliftment Music Int’l U-1
16 14 6 Never Lost My Way-Ginjah-No Doubt Records (pp#14) D-2
17 17 30 Love Fire-Tony Rebel-Taxi (1wk@#1) NM
18 - New I Surrender –Beres Hammond -No Doubt Records
19 18 17 Clearly-Alibra-5 Star (pp#10) D-1
20 19 29 Just As I Am - Lust-Born Music (4wks@#1)
TOP TEN ALBUMS/CD CHART
TW LW WC TITLE/ARTISTE/LABEL
01 1 14 The Strong One-Etana-VP Records (6wks@#1) NM
02 3 12 The Ultimate Reggae/Dancehall X-perience - Various Artistes–Tads International U-1
03 2 8 The Journey - The Very Best of Sizzla Kalonji-Sizzla-Greensleeves
04 4 8 Challenges-Tarrus Riley-VP Records/Cannon NM
05 5 13 Reggae Gold-Various Artistes-VP Records (2wks@#1) NM
06 6 9 Movement-Rootz Underground-Riverstone Music NM
07 9 2 The Diamond Series - Blue-George Nooks-Tads International U-2
08 7 17 Gideon Boot-Richie Spice- VP Records (2wks@#1) D-1
09 8 21 Let's Get Physical-Elephant Man-Bad Boy/VP Records (3wks@#1) D-1
10 - New Come To Jamaica-Richie Stephens-Pot of Gold
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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
Sources: Sound Systems, Record Shops, Night Clubs & Radio Play
ALL SOUND SYSTEMS, SELECTORS, RECORD SHOPS, NIGHT CLUBS & RADIO DJS WHO WISH TO ASSIST US AS WE COMPILE OUR WEEKLY CHARTS, PLEASE FURNISH US WITH ONLY CURRENT TELEPHONE NUMBERS. CALL: 876-968-5817 NOW!!!
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NEW JERSEY REGGAE FEST
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On Sunday, September 21st, G City Entertainment, Road Block Radio, MG Promotions, and Team A Promotions present the 8th Annual New Jersey Reggae Fest. Marked 'The Year of the Great,' 2008's staging promises to be the biggest and best yet, with a rare U.S. performance from royal Reggae empress Queen I-frica, as well as highly anticipated performances from the greats of Reggae and Dancehall from yesterday, today, and tomorrow.
“Two Thousand Eight is our 8th year as New Jersey's premiere outdoor festival celebrating the sound and culture of Reggae," says G City. "With a line-up that includes so many of the Dancehall/Reggae greats and upcoming greats, we had to nickname 2008's Reggae Fest, 'the year of the great.” The 8th Annual New Jersey Reggae Fest, featuring Beenie Man, Bounty Killer, Ninja Man, Barrington Levy, Queen I-frica, Assassin, Etana, Demarco, and Flippa Mafia, will be held at the Halsey Street Sports Complex in Newark, on Sunday, September 21st.
Limited advance tickets are on sale for $49.99 general admission, $80 VIP. Tickets are available in Irvington, Newark, East Orange, Orange, Patterson, Englewood, and New Brunswick in NJ; as well as the Bronx, Queens, and Brooklyn in NYC. For a full listing of ticket locations, contact 973-368-4426 or 973-573-8154.
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EUROPE’S 2008 MOBO AWARDS
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The 13th Annual MOBO (Music of Black Origin) Awards announced its nominees yesterday. The Best New Reggae Artist category includes four VP recording artists (Etana, Mavado, Busy Signal and Tarrus Riley) as well as Beenie Man. This year’s MOBO Awards ceremony will take place at London's Wembley Arena on October 15th, 2008. If you want to vote for the Best New Reggae Artist of 2008, please go to MOBO http://www.mobo.com/?page=703 website.
Etana
Etana made her mark with the hit “Wrong Address” in 2006, “Roots” in 2007, “Warrior Love” in 2008, received four Best Female Vocalist Awards, rocked major stage shows worldwide and recently released her critically acclaimed debut The Strong One (June 2008) on VP Records. Incorporating elements of jazz, pop, rock and reggae, Etana has cultivated a pristine sound that touches on real life experiences and enlightens her listeners.
Busy Signal
Dancehall lyricist Busy Signal began to receive widespread attention in 2005 with breakthrough hits like “Born and Grow” & “Step Out” and in 2006 with his debut album Step Out with Greensleeves Records. With outstanding mic techniques and restless creativity, Busy became a member of reggae icon Bounty Killer’s Alliance—a musical powerhouse that spawned stars like Wayne Marshall, Elephant Man and Mavado. His upcoming album Loaded will be released Sept 23rd, 2008 on VP Records and contains #1 smashes like “Jail”, “These Are The Days”, “Unknown Number”, “Tic Toc” and “Wine Pon Di Edge”.
Mavado
Dancehall star Mavado became an overnight sensation in Jamaica with his 2004 debut single “The Real McKoy” and reached international fame in 2006 with "Weh Dem a Do". In 2007, he released his debut album Gangsta for Life on VP Records. Since his first release, Mavado has collaborated with hip hop superstars like Jay-Z, Foxy Brown and G-Unit, was voted Best New Reggae Artist by Rolling Stone Magazine and produced a slew of international hits including “Last Night”, “On The Rock”, “So Special” and many more. His sophomore album is set to be released in Dec. 08/Jan. 09 on VP Records.
Tarrus Riley
Tarrus Riley hit international stardom with mega hits like She’s Royal,” “Stay With You,” and “Beware”—all featured on his 2006 VP release Parables. The roots and lovers rock sensation led the 2008 annual International Reggae and World Music Awards with 7 nominations and won Best Song for “She’s Royal” and Best Male Vocalist. His debut album Challenges was re-released this past June with two new bonus tracks.
MOBO Awards
The MOBO Awards were launched in 1996 as the first black awards show in Europe. MOBO has grown throughout its successful 13 year history, not only exhibiting the finest UK and international talent to its audience, but also creating a platform for established and upcoming artists on the urban music scene.
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ROOTS AND CULTURE MAGAZINE LAUNCH
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MISS HIGH TIMES 2009? CAST YOUR VOTE NOW!
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Vote for Shauna Jiselle (Princess Shauna) for Miss Hightimes contest. She wins by how many votes she gets. If she earns enough votes to make her a finalist, she will be flown to Jamaica and compete in the Miss Hightimes Beauty Pageant. The winner of this pageant graces the cover of Hightimes magazine. Winning this contest would be a great opportunity for her and open many doors to expand Shaunaʼs modeling career.
Shauna lives in Humboldt County, CA with her family and puppy. She goes to beauty college full time, and spends her off days at photo shoots to further build her modeling portfolio.
VOTE BY CLICKING THIS LINK:
http://miss.hightimes.com/I_RATER/?i=4426
no need to log in, simply click on the 10 Leaf above her head
The votes are cast on a rating system so the higher the number you give her the more points she will receive.
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NEWS RELEASE LITTLE FISH RECORDS
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TRAILER FOR NEW MOVIE STARRING MATTHEW McCONAUGHEY FEATURES SONG BY CARLOS JONES
Cleveland, Ohio: Cross Track Music, Inc., (parent company of Little Fish Records) announces the licensing of the song, Apartment Living, written by local reggae artist, Carlos Jones, for the new movie Surfer Dude, starring Matthew McConaughey, Willie Nelson, and Woody Harrelson. The song is featured in the movie's promotional trailer. The movie opens in select theaters September 12.
Jones wrote the song for the 1987 album, Reggae Meltdown, while with the reggae group, First Light. Carlos is thrilled to be garnering a growing interest in his song catalogue. Another Carlos song, Torchbearer - a tribute to Bob Marley - was licensed recently as part of a college textbook/CD package titled, World Music, by Dr. Terry Miller of Kent State University. The textbook characterizes music from around the world and is accompanied by compilation CDs of songs related to different genres of world music.
To see the Surfer Dude trailer and hear Apartment Living, go to:
www.surferdudethemovie.com/#/trailer
To learn more about Carlos Jones check out: www.CarlosJones.com. For any additional information, contact: Larry Koval at: 216-481-1634.
Cross Track Music, Inc.
P.O. Box 19164
Cleveland, OH 44119
Website: www.littlefishrecords.com
For more information contact: Larry Koval
Ph: 216.481.1634
Fax: 216.481.5667
Email: info@littlefishrecords.com
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A LITTLE BIT MORE
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GET THE LAST OF CHARLESTONS REGGAE NIGHTS
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Presented by the Charleston County Parks and Recreation Commission, the summertime Reggae Nights series concludes this weekend with a special performance from popular combo Mystic Vibrations. Led by singer/guitarist Ric Williams, the band is comprised of a rotation of members from Jamaica and the States. Their smooth, groovy style draws from the more uplifting roots of traditional reggae music. They average over 200 gigs a year and packed 'em in on the Isle of Palms every week this summer at Coconut Joe's. On Sat. Sept. 20, expect a mix of standards from acts like Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, and Jimmy Cliff, as well as a handful of funky originals. Gates at the James Island County Park (871 Riverland Drive, 843-795-4FUN) open at 7:30 p.m. and the jams kick off at 8:30 p.m. Visit www.ccprc.com and www.mystikmuzik.com for more.
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A CALL FOR I-SISTENCE FOR CLAUDIUS LINTON
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Fly Friends,
Anthony here. A hurricane has hit the home of one of my favorite clients... Claudius Linton (Hoffner Bros., Kingman & Jonah) has lost his roof! A small campaign had been launched to get the word out about his greatest hits and new cd (linked below, quite a story)... but I'm now on a campaign to get him on his feet in Jamaica.
Looking forward to helping Claudius patch things up.
(And get back to bringing us a fall tour with Ansel Collins and Isaac Haile Selassie.)
Here's the link:
http://www.sunkingrecords.com/hurricane.html
NOTE from Sun King Records: "Claudius' house got mashed up by the hurricane so we've been doing some fundraising to help him get a new roof on before the next hurricane comes through. Fans have been amazingly supportive and generous. There's a donation page at http://www.sunkingrecords.com and we've also discounted everything in the store 20% for a week or two to raise funds. So if you don't mind spreading the word a bit, we'd be grateful for any support."
Thanks for your consideration,
Anthony Scott Piatt
www.FlyOnTheWallMedia.com <http://www.FlyOnTheWallMedia.com>
fly@flyonthewallmedia.com
812.336.7938
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DENNIS BOVELL WANTS TO SPREAD THE LOVE
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Article by Paul Clarke
British reggae artists have always idolised Jamaica but, back in the 1970s, the respect was all one way. Or, as Dennis Bovell puts it: 'We were the little brother in the UK.' But that began to change in 1975 when Louisa Mark's Caught You In A Lie became a hit at reggae dances, followed by the start of Bovell and Dennis Harris's Lovers Rock label, which christened the fledgling genre.
'Prior to Caught You In A Lie, most sound systems were prejudiced against British reggae,' Bovell recalls. 'But I was straddling both camps as a sound-system operator and a recording artist, and I convinced other sound sytems that this was the way forward. After it became OK to play that one piece of British reggae, it opened the doors.'
Representing what Bovell calls 'the sentimental wing of reggae', lovers rock is distinguished by its soulful vocals, strong focus on love songs and the increased involvement of female artists. Many of lovers rock's most famous singers, such as Janet Kay, Carroll Thompson and Caron Wheeler, who would later sing with Soul II Soul, offered a feminine contrast to the male-dominated world of Jamaican roots reggae.
'It was a good switch to have the ladies leading the whole thing,' Bovell says, 'but it was also really important in showing Jamaica that we could cut it. The biggest compliment we were ever paid was when Jamaican artists such as Sugar Minott started trying to do lovers rock songs, which showed we'd really turned the tables.'
Kay, Thompson and Mark are all appearing at The Kings And Queens Of Lovers Rock show, a celebration of the scene that also features Bovell's own band, Matumbi. Often regarded as the seminal lovers rock band, Matumbi are back playing together for the first time in 20 years as a tribute to their late vocalist, Bevin Fagan. Not that Bovell has been idle in that time, producing dub albums such as Blackbeard, working with poet Linton Kwesi Johnson and teaming up with Mad Professor. He is also convinced that lovers rock is not just a relic of the 1970s and early 1980s.
'It did dwindle for a bit because reggae producers are always trying to find a new style,' he says. 'Dancehall is very now, but people are searching for something else and what goes around comes around. There's a whole new generation who need educating about this music. I think it will be rekindled.'
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ANDREW DIAMOND : : DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH
Andrew Diamond's debut album, Diamond in the Rough, is available at CDbaby.com, iTunes and Ernie B's. The album mixes the sweetness of roots reggae with the toughness of machine driven dance hall. Andrew has included some of Jamaica's great artists on the album including members of the Roots Radics', Burning Spear's and Damian Marley's bands. Songs include: the single, "My Radio", "Run Around feat. Prezident Brown" and "Puss and Dog War feat. Queen Ifrica". Other tracks on the album include: Naturally, a slow and relentless groove featuring Dwight Pinckney and Flabba Holt of the Roots Radics band,Last Chance, with the Solid Foundation Band on the Real Rock Riddim. Andrew grew up surrounded by music in the San Francisco Bay Area of California, originally a drummer; he did a short tour with the Itals before starting the backing band Solid Foundation. Solid Foundation has since backed artists such as: Everton Blender, Richie Spice, Norris Man, Tony Rebel, Queen Ifirca, Foundation, the Ethiopians and Prezident Brown. Andrew moved to Kingston in 2004 where he lived and worked for two years before returning to the US to reside in Washington DC.
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Destroy Babylon : : The Shadow Army
Destroy Babylon carries on the unlikely marriage of reggae and punk rock, influenced by bands like the Clash, Steel Pulse, Black Uhuru, and Bad Brains, but has a sound truly their own. Originally from the sticks of New Hampshire and based in the bricks of Boston, MA, Destroy Babylon fuses hard hitting roots reggae, drenched in delay and reverb, with the styles of the early post-punk era (Gang of Four, Minutemen). Politically conscious, DB takes aim at corrupt government, mercenaries, racism, and religious cults, among others, yet their dubbed-out, high-energy live shows are nothing but a punky reggae party. Their newest release, The Shadow Army, begins with their version of Keith Hudson's "Nuh Skin Up", leading into the title track which features NYC underground MC's Calamity and Too Deep (check out the free mp3). The album's array of styles and the band's constant touring has created a serious buzz in the North East and beyond... get ready for the destruction of Babylon! Check out DestroyBabylon.com for more.
DestroyBabylon.com http://DestroyBabylon.com
myspace.com/destroyreggae <http://myspace.com/destroyreggae>
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Taj Weekes & Adowa : : DEIDEM
Hollow Display," deals with a personal issue, in this case the first-person account of a guy putting on a brave front after losing his girl... yet sung in the same tone as the others. Many cuts are deeply empathic, yet the lyrics offer a stark and sober view of the world almost to the point of resignation.
Album release date - August 9, 2008
purchase album at:
http://www.tajandadowa.com/
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THE ITALS COLORADO AND ROCKY MOUNTAIN TOUR
 Zionway Recording Presents:
The Itals
September 26th Owsley's Golden Road, Denver Colorado
September 27th Jamaican Eye Care Benefit , Boulder Colorado
September 29th The Belly Up , Aspen Colorado
September 30th Fly Me To The Moon Saloon , Telluride Colorado
October 1st The Sumitt, Durango Colorado
October 2nd The Huka Bar, Murray Utah
THE ITALS
www.myspace.com/theitals
Zionway Recordings
www.myspace.com/zionwaybookingandpublicity
Thanks and Bless Up!
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FOR THE LOVE OF JAH'S CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL
Oh Jah, please hear and bless
Thy beasts and singing birds;
And guard with tenderness
Small things that have no words
Amen.
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JamRock Festival
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Raleigh, North Carolina, U.S.
CLICK ON NAME OF FESTIVAL
TO REACH THEIR WEBSITE
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Rise Up Vermont - Roots & Culture Festival
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Waitsfield, Vermont, U.S.
802-498-7471
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Celebration of Praise Gospel Festival
Saturday, September 27, 2008
Ocean Grove, New Jersey, U.S.
732-688-6206
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SLOMUSICFEST II
Saturday, September 27, 2008
SLO Mission JPlaza San Luis Obispo, CA, U.S.
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The SEEN Festival 2008
Saturday, September 27, 2008
People's Park, Berkeley, California, U.S.
510-830-6356
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Bayfest
Friday-Sunday, October 3-5, 2008
Mobile, Alaska, U.S.
251-208-5833
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12. Kulturfestival Integration
Friday-Sunday, October 3-5, 2008
Zuerich, Switzerland
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Culture & Dancehall Fest 2008
Saturday, October 4, 2008
The WesternFront Club, Cambridge Boston, Mass, U.S.
413-387-8819
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Jordan Lake Arts & Music Festival
Saturday-Sunday, October 4-5, 2008
Apex, NC, U.S.
919-323-2982
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Caribbean Heritage Reggae Festival
Friday-Saturday, October 10-11, 2008
Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
205-520-0668
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Jacksonville Caribbean Carnival
Friday-Sunday, October 24-26, 2008
Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.
904-465-1989
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Reggae Jerk Jam
Saturday, October 25, 2008
Tampa, Florida, U.S.
813-792-1948
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Bayou Bacchanal: The official Caribbean Carnival of New Orleans
Saturday, November 1, 2008
New Orleans, LA, U.S.
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