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Volume 9 Issue 25
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MYSTIC GARDEN - GATHERING OF THE TRIBES IN SOUTHERN OREGON FEATURES ABYSINNIANS, YOGA, MORE!
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Are you interested in being a Street Teamer for our 5th annual summer, Mystic Garden – Gathering of the Tribes??? By joining this crew you’d be getting up posters in your area (or areas that you visit), perhaps putting up posters/giving out handbills at other events you attend, and over all helping to spread the word!
Being a part of THE MYSTIC GARDEN STREET TEAM is a great way to get involved with the festival as well as earn your weekend pass. Street Team promotions are a very serious part of the festival, and we are looking for hardworking, loyal, dedicated, and self-motivated individuals to help us spread the word about the festival.
For any questions please direct them to
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MUSIC IN THE PARK 2011 - SAN JOSE, CA PLAZA DE CESAR CHAVEZ
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San Jose summers wouldn't be the same without Music in the Park, downtown's most anticipated concert series. The world's biggest stars have appeared on the stage at Plaza de Cesar Chavez for 23 years. Enjoy free concerts each Thursday and enjoy the best weather in the world in a delightful urban experience. Basic Information for all shows
Music in the Park concert series: 13 shows each Thursday June-August
· Shows start at 5:30 p.m. · Plaza de Cesar Chavez, Market and San Fernando streets, downtown San Jose · Concerts are FREE and open to the general public · Food and drink are available at the show. · Call (408) 279-1775 or check www.sjdowntown.com for details. MUSIC IN THE PARK REGGAE SHOWS
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TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE TO REGGAE ON THE RIVER - HUMBOLDT COUNTY, NORTHERN CALIFORNIA - DON'T MISS THIS ROOTSY EVENT
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What: 27th annual Reggae On The River
Where: Benbow Lake State Recreation Area (Garberville, Nor Cal)
When: Saturday & Sunday, July 16-17, 2011
Why: Internationally renowned celebration of reggae & world music!
On the weekend of July 16th and 17th, 2011, the Mateel Community Center is proud to present the 27th annual Reggae On The River at Benbow Lake State Recreation Area in southern Humboldt County, CA. An internationally renowned showcase of the best in reggae and world music, this year’s event will feature two stages (a ROTR first!) and is shaping up to be a good one.
We are excited to announce the entirety of this year’s line-up
(from openers to closers) --
Redwood Stage Saturday: Opening prayer with Goodshield, Mystic Roots Band, Native Elements, Pashon Minott, Perfect, Annette Brissett, Bushman, J Boog, Reggae Revolution Tour w/ Kymani Marley & Gramps Morgan.
River Stage Saturday: Ambush, the Impalers, Zili Misik, Indubious, Sahra Indio, Edi Fitzroy, HR (Human Rights).
Redwood Stage Sunday: Jade Steel, Zili Misik, Clinton Fearon, Gondwana, Queen Ifrica, Tony Rebel, Seun Kuti & Egypt 80.
River Stage Sunday: 7th Generation Rise, Sahra Indio, Indubious, The Alliez, JahSun & Ishi Dube, SILA, Army, Rootz Underground.
Camping for Reggae on the River will be at Cooks Valley. There is a weekend pass, a day pass, or a single night pass available for purchase. Cooks Valley offers river access, camping in the shade of the redwoods and showers (cold). Shuttles run from the campground to the event site. There are other additional campgrounds available in the area as well.
For more information and tickets go online to www.reggaeontheriver.com. In Humboldt and Mendocino counties, tickets are also at the usual outlets. Advance tickets are advised as this festival sells out. Single day tickets will go on sale June 15 th if the event is not sold out by this point.
For more information on the 27 th annual Reggae On The River visit www.reggaeontheriver.com or call (707) 923-3368 and be sure to make your plans soon to join the festival fun on the weekend of July 16 and 17!
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DIGITAL EDITION OF THE 17th ANNUAL REGGAE FESTIVAL GUIDE MAGAZINE - CLICK AND READ!
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Click here to read the 17th Annual REGGAE FESTIVAL GUIDE magazine, page-by-page in its entirety, (96 pages packed full of Reggae for you!)
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The 17th annual Reggae Festival Guide magazine is now on the streets! Almost 100 pages jam-packed with reggae history, culture and festivals. We are happy to be part of the international reggae family and look forward to another successful reggae festival season. Bless!
SPEAK YOUR MIND 2011: VENDORS WANTED - RENO, NEVADA
Help expose your company with the hottest festival in Nevada and share advertisements that will be distributed throughout Northern Nevada, Northern California and beyond. Show your product to thousands of eager buyers with the events marketing and at the event itself.
This is the perfect opportunity for your businesses to brand their product to the young adults in the Reno/Tahoe area.
ESTIMATE AGES: All Ages, majority 16-30
ESTIMATE ATTENDANCE: 5,000+ est.
DATE OF SHOW: Sunday July 17th 2011
CITY, STATE: Downtown Reno, Nevada
EVENT LOCATION: Wingfield Park & West Street Plaza
EVENT TYPE: Conscious Hip Hop Art Festival
TICKET PRICE: Free
AGES: All Ages
VENDOR 10x10 BOOTH SPACE: $350
FOOD 10x10 BOOTH SPACE: $1000
FOOD 20x10 BOOTH SPACE: $1500
ALL VENDORS RECIEVE:
• Logo on available marketing
• Vendor advertised online
• Space to hang 3 x 6 foot vinyl banner
• Product & advertisement placement at festival & festival side events
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MELODY MEMORY BAND - GIVING YOU THE TIGHTEST MUSICAL HOLD YOU WILL EVER EXPERIENCE IN LIFE!!!
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What can I say about Dallas’s own Melody Memory Band? Funtastically fantastic; a double positive. They are just great – both musically and personally. I have not seen this type of sincere dedication in a band in many a years!!!!.
This Band gives 200 percent each time they step up on the stage. Trust me, I don't do many local shows here in Dallas, as my normal beat is Nationwide and International. However if you want to get the Queen out in Dallas, put Melody Memory band on the Roster - if I am in town I will be there. I never grow tired of watching these guys work. So much energy, their drive is infectious I just love them!!!.
Now don't get me wrong, there are other fine Bands here in Dallas. However what makes Melody Memory close to the Queens heart outside their talent? well they having some giving souls. (smile). They do not hesitate for one moment. If KNON Radio need them to do a Benefit show, they just simply ask when and where. They believe to be "whole" you must give back to the community. This always warm my heart with them, so humble. I was excited to see them come out and do a benefit show on Friday night for KNON and EZ eddie's 50 birthday celebration as always they were in top form or as EZ eddie would say "Top shelf"!!!!
Now of course if you have not come to know this group, I suggest you run out and witness them perform live if you are in Texas, now if you are not, perhaps you may encourage your local promoters to get them there, trust me darling, they will be more than worth the money. I (yes me) guarantee you a musically good time.
Check out Melody Memory - sample the music, check out there photos, Bio. get in there Face or in their space link Up.
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UPDATE FROM LESLIE NORBERG - JUDICIAL ASSISTANT RE: AN OPEN LETTER TO JUDGE JAMES MOODY REGARDING SENTENCING FOR BUJU BANTON
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Greetings;
This morning I received an update from Leslie Norberg, Judicial Assistant to Judge James Moody Jr., who has asked that letters also be sent to:
Natasha Creamer
U. S. Probation Officer, P.O. Box 390
Tampa, FL 33601.
When addressing Ms. Creamer, we must specify that we are writing in support of Mark Myrie a/k/a Buju Banton. Based on the feedback, our letters are making a difference. Together, we will effect change for Buju!
Thank you
Natasha Von Castle
PERFECT GIDDIMANI - BACK FOR THE FIRST TIME
HOLD ON BUJU - (SINGLE) AND VIDEO
Hold On Buju Single RELEASED!
Lustre Kings Productions is at it again, this time teaming up with Jamaican firecracker, Perfect Giddimani.
The first single/video, entitled “Hold On”, is a tribute to recently incarcerated reggae general Buju Banton.
Buy Hold On Buju
on iTunes
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"SUMMER SOLSTICE REGGAE BEACH PARTY" MYSTIC ROOTS BAND, JON WAYNE & THE PAIN
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Come Celebrate Summer Solstice in Lake Tahoe! Late-Nite Productions is proud to present the Summer Solstice Reggae Beach Party w/ Mystic Roots plus Jon Wayne & the Pain & DJ Irieyes! This is an all ages show w/ full bar for 21+ at Roundhill Pines Beach in Zephyr Cove, NV on Thursday, June 23rd; 5pm. What better way to Pray for Sunshine than on the Beach with the Lake in the backdrop as the sun sets on the mountains and transforms into the starry Tahoe Sky with the sweet sounds of Reggae Music all night long!!
Advance Tickets are only $10 at Mad About Music and Beach Hut Deli in South Lake Tahoe or online at www.Ticketweb.com / $15 Day of Show / $5 per car parking fee.
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AUGUST 20 & 21ST, 2011 - 8TH ANNUAL MONTREAL INTERNATIONAL REGGAE FESTIVAL!
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The Montreal International Reggae Festival (MIRF) brings it’s wealth of Reggae greats to the Quays of The Old Port to wind up summer festival fun in Montreal on August 20 and 21. The dates of calendar etchings of MIRF and its line-up of multiple award winners include Grammy winning Third World Band who joins Legends from Studio One which includes The Heptones, six time Billboard Top Reggae Album winner, Beres Hammond and MOBO, EME and Urban Music Award winning Mavado to be part of what is a ‘Reggae Tradition’ in Montreal. Completing the weekend will be a roster of outstanding Canadian Reggae masters that include: Ammoye, Jah Cutta, Iley Dread, Esco Levi and Orthodox Issachar, this year is marked for excellence.
“The emphasis has always been to create a safe and culturally vibrant space to celebrate Reggae music and its enlightening rifts rhythms and lyrics; and 2011 will be staged with that approach. We have included the usual blend of genres, with first rate representations of each.” Says Janice Dayle, MIRF spokesperson.
Activities at MIRF will take place throughout each day, as a cultural marketplace is scheduled to unfold in that perfect spot beside the river. An event for all ages, MIRF has been designed as a program that is inclusive of every generation and all who dwell in Montreal or those who seek out the city as a tourist destination.
DATE: August 20 & 21 - TIME: Friday: 10:00pm; Saturday & Sunday: 12:00 pm
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REGGAE ICON EVER-G TO VISIT TORONTO AHEAD OF JULY 31ST SHOW!
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Reggae recording artist and Icon EVER-G will be visiting Toronto from June 23rd to 25th to do media and a meet and greet with fans in advance of his performance on July 31st at Lula Lounge.
Building on the momentum of his incredible achievements for the first half of 2011, EVER-G’s goal is to continue to interact with his fans on a personal level, while delivering the best in Reggae entertainment. “My fans have come to expect the best from me, and the best is what I’ll deliver; both at the meet and greet and at the performance,” said EVER-G by phone from Virginia.
In the summer of 2010, EVER-G released his 5th studio album entitled ‘Jah Love’ which has been well received by Reggae enthusiasts worldwide. The lead song on the album, also entitled “Jah Love” helped the artist earn the honor ‘Album of the Year’ at the 2011 Virginia Reggae Music Awards. In addition to the honor of Album of the year, EVER-G won the categories Single of the year and Favourite Artist.
On the performance circuit, EVER-G receives an increasing number of requests for his songs “Miss Beautiful” & “Life” (from the album Independence), “Mission” & “What’s Up With The World” (from the album Mission Part III) and “Pretty Lady” & “Son Of The Most High” (from the album World Peace). One fan said: “I had the pleasure of seeing EVER-G perform, for the first time, at the Buckroe Beach Reggae Festival. WOW! Your message, music, and amazing voice are in a class by itself. It has been said that platinum is thirty times more rare than gold, and there are only a few places on earth, where it can be found. How does it feel to be that rare find? You are definitely one in a million! Peace, Love, and Unity - That's what life is all about!”
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RASTAMAN 'SAY A PRAYER' PRODUCED BY GLEN GRANT FOR MASS PYKE PRODUCTIONS AND MINAYA MUSIC INC.
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Rastaman Say a Prayer talks and preach about leadership, Rightous, honest, overstanding,Cocious, loving and unified people. To take a stand for a better world for all living beings, No one race, but all races, no one plant, but all plants, no one specie of animals, but all animals species. You get the picture.
No government or establishment should treat one group better than the other because of status of life, the rich against the poorests;because of self Identity, Race, Religion, Culture, ways of portraying one owns life.
Speaks against how Kids are mislead, misguided when deciding for themselves. As if you joined the Military, will give you this as a reward. As paying for their education, when for many cases are mostly wash up lies.
when in reality was is the reward, Deaths of young ones, family devided, childless fathers and mothers, fatherless sons and daughters, love ones without love ones. War do not bring solutions to any problems, but create more problems without solutions.
It is a educational tune for those willing to listen and learn from the realities and lies of so called leaders, instead of lead, them mislead, corruption building destruction, most of their actions, destroy many nations.
Rastaman Say A Prayer talks unification, Justice for voiceless and unpriviledge and for the one with a voice and priviledge to speak up for those and help those to have equal rights, justice and opportunities as a human being deserve, not be earn or to be require because of one selve identity.
Release date: 2007-2011
Genre: Reggae
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DON'T MISS THE 6TH ANNUAL BAYFRONT REGGAE & WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL 2011, DULUTH, MN
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SAVE $20 ON YOUR TICKETS NOW! Simply click on the link www.bayfrontreggae.com and enter Promo Code RFG011- to save $20 on each Adult Weekend General Admission to this incredible event.... courtesy of Reggae Festival Eguide! 6th Annual Bayfront Reggae & World Music Festival
July 16 & 17, 2011
Bayfront Reggae & World Music Festival is a tribute to world music and those artists who spread the message of love, hope and equality for all people across the globe. International performers will entertain while you enjoy ethnic foods, beverages and a variety of artisans displaying their wares. Bayfront Festival Park is located right by the waters of Lake Superior and serves as the premier location for musical events. Visit our website for the 2011 lineup, tickets, hotel accommodations, directions, and camping information. Full concessions available; no coolers, cans, or bottles, please.
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HITMAKER FREDDY MCGREGOR & REGGAE PIONEER COPELAND FORBES TO BE HONORED BY TORONTO FESTIVAL FOR OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO INDUSTRY
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Toronto, Canada: Toronto International Jamaica Day Festival (TIJD) announced recently that veteran reggae hit maker and label head Freddie McGregor and Jamaica's most prolific global tour manager, artist manager and reggae historian Copeland Forbes will both be honored for their outstanding contribution to the reggae music industry at a private reception to be held in New Kingston, Jamaica on Monday, June 20, 2011.
Known worldwide for his riveting reggae ballads, veteran reggae crooner Freddy McGregor began his musical journey in the 60's, under the musical direction of the legendary Coxone Dodd. He did his apprenticeship as lead vocalist of the Clarendonians and after the group split, he recorded his first big hit song “Why Did You Do It” with friend Ernest Wilson. In 1972 he formed the Generation Gap band, recording “Homeward Bound,” “Freedom” and “Justice & Equality” for producer Geoffrey Chung. McGregor eventually launched his solo career and has not looked back.
The TIJD Celebration is Toronto’s most colorful, vibrant and lavish celebration of the island’s hypnotic culture. This year’s festival date is Saturday July 23 and will take place at the thrilling, family oriented, Wild Water Kingdom at the Outdoor Festival Ground. A compelling package of vintage and contemporary reggae stars including Serani, veteran Festival Song Winner Eric Donaldson, Ernie Smith, Baby Cham, Denroy Morgan and his son, Elektra/ Atlantic recording artist Laza Morgan will provide the core of the day’s musical entertainment. This year's festival will also feature some of the top names in the gospel industry, including international stars - Peninsilyn (2001 Tastee/2003 & 2004 JCDC National Song Festival winner; Lubert Levy (2004 JCDC Gospel Festival Winner); New York award winners, Abigail Hamilton and Janet Lewis; Toronto's anointed Bishop John Taylor, Patrick Blair, Natalie Palmer and Insp. Lenny. For more info, log on to www.jamaicadaytoronto.com
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REGGAE FEMALE SINGER SOPHIA BROWN RELEASES OFFICIAL VIDEO FOR HER SINGLE 'CATCH ME IF YOU CAN'
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Video shot in L.A by director Jeff Dean.
Official Video Link
Brand New Single From Female Reggae Singer Sophia Brown-catch me if you can prod. by Music Mecka Records, This track is also the single being used as the title track of her upcoming sophmore album scheduled to be released this summer. The album 'catch me if you can' will have songs like 'good love', 'lover's rock', 'catch me if you can' and many more.
Sophia Brown- Catch me if you can
DOWNLOAD LINK
call 1876 441 8303--
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REGGAE SUMFEST TO RECOGNIZE BERES FOR CONTRIBUTION TO J'CAN MUSIC
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"We at Reggae Sumfest are very pleased to be presenting this great reggae artiste and felt that he deserves to be recognised for his enormous contribution to the growth and development of our music. A Reggae Sumfest without Beres never truly feels complete," Gourzong added.
Hammond, who is easily one of Jamaica's most prolific singers ever and who has a massive fan base, will be making his return to the festival after a three-year hiatus.
Known for his soulful voice and eclectic lovers' rock ballads, Hammond's discography consists of at least 18 albums and six compilations.
He is expected to wow the Sumfest audience with his timeless hits, among them Step Aside, Can't Stop A Man From Trying, Standing In My Way, and She Loves Me Now, to name a few.
"Beres loves to perform at Sumfest because of the exceptional reception he gets. It's been a while since he has graced the stage at Catherine Hall, and he has made it clear that he will be delivering one of the best sets locally, come July," said Hammond's manager Mervis Walsh.
Reggae Sumfest, set for July 17-23 at Catherine Hall in Montego Bay, promises to be an explosive affair featuring top acts such as international sensations R Kelly and Nicki Minaj, as well as Jamaican stars CeCile, Tifa, Kip Rich, Protoje, Jah Cure, Half Pint, and Konshens.
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JULY 1 IS INTERNATIONAL REGGAE DAY
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International Reggae Day (IRD) is July 1. Launched July 1, 1994. International Reggae Day is a 24-hour global media festival which celebrates the power and impact of Jamaica’s music, creativity, and global influence. The festival’s international network mobilizes a 24-hour Reggae party anchored at www.ireggaeday.com, inviting Reggae fans worldwide to wear their Reggae colours, plant a tree and explore other aspects of Jamaica’s creative experience.
As we countdown to the 24 hour global Reggae party on July 1st, we would like to confirm your participation and explore programming options for broadcast specials in recognition of the celebration.
We invite you to register your participation online at http://ireggaeday.com/mediaclub.html to access music, images, latest news about July 1 and ensure hyperlinks are made between our websites.
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YOUR SONG COULD BE HERE FOR FREE! : :
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Artists and Labels! FREE PROMOTION TO OUR 35,000 SUBSCRIBERS:
To have your new release featured in the Reggae e-Guide (weekly electronic newsletter published by Reggae Festival Guide magazine), 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:
Note: must include all 10 elements in one email to be accepted.
NO ZIP FILES, NO DOWNLOADS PLEASE and no PDFs
EMAIL SUBJECT: NEW RELEASE and the name of the artist
Your Song will be sent to 35,000 reggae fans around the world!
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JAMERICAN : : THE JAMERICAN DREAM
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New artist Jamerican's music embraces both the American and Jamaican lifestyle to forge a sound that can only be described as...well, Jamerican music. Its a complex dichotomy of danchall, reggae singjay flows mashed together with pop R&B, rap, rock and latin pop accents. This marriage takes the listener on a biopolar journey through each countries lifestyle. “The Jamerican Dream” is appropriately titled as he is living proof of how one can rise from humble beginnings to attain success on their own terms.
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EASI B : : WHY
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Easi B has released his first album on his independent Yumojah Label entitled, ‘Stories Untold’ on Itunes. The sixteen track album features four love songs, three Hip-Hop/Reggae fusion, three slow acoustic tracks and six cultural reggae tracks and features a strong contingent of some of Jamaica's top musician such as Dean Fraser, Dalton Browne (guitarist) and Danny 'Firehouse' Bassey. Backing Vocalists are the well known Limey Murray, Sherida and Fiona. Upon blasting ‘Why’ one of the singles taken from 1 month ago the song became ‘Smash Hit of the Week' on Metro FM in Kenya receiving six spins per day for 1 week. Easi B achieved a definitive accolade in his music career in 2002 when his single ‘Blackman’s History’ on the Potential label became a hit in the UK. The song held the number one spot for six weeks on the Choice FM top 20 reggae chart and reached number three on the Echoes reggae chart. http://www.cdbaby.com/Artist/EasiB
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LOOK WHO'S ON TOUR!
Ky MANI MARLEY
Thu, June 30 – Salt Lake City, UT – Roots in the City @ The Gallivan Center
Sat, July 2 – Kailua-Kona, Hawaii – KBXtreme Family Entertainment Center (formerly Kona Bowl)
Sun, July 3 – Kapaa, Kauai – Kuhio Lounge
Mon, July 4 – Kihei, Maui – Oceans Beach Bar & Grill
Tue, July 5 – Honolulu, Oahu – Soho Mixed Media Bar
Fri, July 29 – Oslo, Norway – Mela Festival
Sun, July 31 – London, England – One Love Peace Festival @ Wembley Arena
Wed, August 3 – Rimini, Italy – Velvet Club
Thu, August 4 – Filago, Italy – Filagosto Festival
Fri, August 5 – Lizzanello, Italy – Campo Sportivo
Sat, August 6 – Bersenbrück, Germany – Reggae Jam Festival
Sun, August 7 – Medoc, France – Reggae Sun Ska Festival
REGGAE REVOLUTION TOUR W/KyMANI MARLEY & GRAMPS MORGAN
Thu, July 7 – Whistler, BC – Garibaldi Lift Company
Fri, July 8 – Vancouver, BC – Commodore Ballroom
Sat, July 9 – Victoria, BC – Victoria’s 12th Annual Ska Festival
Mon, July 11 – Spokane, WA – A Club
Wed, July 13 – Seattle, WA – Nectar Lounge
Thu, July 14 – Bellingham, WA – Wild Buffalo
Fri, July 15 – Portland, OR – Peter’s Room at The Roseland
Sat, July 16 – Garberville, CA – 27th Annual Reggae on the River
Sun, July 17 – Crystal Bay, NV – Cal Neva: Sinatra Showroom
Tue, July 19 – Solana Beach, CA – Belly Up
Wed, July 20 – Santa Barbara, CA – SOhO
Thu, July 21 – West Hollywood, CA – Roxy Theatre
STEPHEN MARLEY
Thu-Jun-23 Aspen CO Belly Up Aspen
Fri-Jun-24 Bond CO State Bridge Lodge
Sat-Jun-25 Boulder CO Boulder Theater
Sun-Jun-26 Bellevue CO Mishawaka Amphitheatre
Tue-Jun-28 Council Bluffs IA Whiskey Roadhouse at Horseshoe Casino
Wed-Jun-29 Minneapolis MN First Avenue
Fri-Jul-01 Rothbury MI Double JJ Ranch & Golf Resort
MARCIA GRIFFITHS
Fri. Aug. 5th – Berkeley, CA – The Shattuck Down Low
Sat. Aug. 6th – Las Vegas, NV – The Silverton Hotel Poolside Party
Wed. Aug. 10th – Los Angeles, CA – The Dub Club
Thurs. Aug. 11th – San Jose, CA – Plaza de Cesar Chavez
Fri. Aug. 12th – Seattle, WA – The Motor Club
Sat. Aug 13th – Eugene, OR – The Northwest World Reggae Fest
TONY REBEL & QUEEN IFRICA
Sat. July 2nd – Seattle, WA - The Motor Club
Sun. July 3rd – Portland, OR – Mt. Tabor Theatre
Thurs. July 7th – Sacramento, CA - Harlows
Fri July 8th – Fairfax, CA – 19 Broadway
Sat July 9th - Caspar, CA – The Caspar Inn
Fri. July 15th – Berkeley, CA – The Shattuck Down Low
Sat. July 16th – Santa Cruz, CA – Moe’s Alley
Sun. July 17th – Benbow, CA – Reggae on the River
THE ITALS
8/13/11 Newport Waterfront Reggae Festival Newport RI
INNER VISIONS
8/25/11 Castle Hill Summer Series/Crane Estate Ipswich, MA
8/26/11 Iron Horse Music Hall Northampton MA
THE BIG TAKEOVER BAND
6/26/11 Woodbury Reggae Festival Woodbury CT
7/9/11 Beacon Waterfront Festival Beacon NY
7/16/11 The Guilded Otter New Paltz NY
7/23/11 Reggae Fest TBA NY
8/6/11 Sparks on the Ridge Festival Wallkill NY
9/18/11 WPKN Live Radio Broadcast Wallkill NY
9/24/11 Private Party New Paltz NY
PATO BANTON & THE NEW GENERATION BAND
June 23 - Kenai - TBA
June 24 - Wasabi's - Homer, AK
June 26 - 49th State Brewing Co - Healy, AK
June 29 - Blue Loon - Fairbanks, AK
7/1 Key Club, W. Hollywood, CA
7/2 Belly Up, Solana Beach, CA
7/9 Brixton South Bay, Redondo Beach, CA
7/23 Black on the Scene Music Festival, Sao Paolo, Brazil
8/4 Knotty Pine, Victor, ID
8/6 Hodi’s Half Note, Fort Collins, CO
8/12 Ya Maka My Weekend, Rock Island, IL
8/13 South Bend Reggae Festival, South Bend, IN
JUNIOR TOOTS & THE 7th STREET BANDJune 26th (Sat) - Shattuck Down Low - Berkeley, CA** July 8th (Fri) - Dance For Freedom Festival - Laytonville, CA** July 9th (Sat) - Dance For Freedom Festival - Laytonville, CA** July 10th (Sun) - Belly Up Tavern - Solana Beach, CA July 13th (Wed) - Saint Rocke - Hermosa Beach, CA July 16th (Sat) - The Santa Cruz Mountain Full Moon Festival - Los Gatos, CA** For more info: www.JuniorToots.com
SLIGHTLY STOOPID
7/21 Missoula, MT - Big Sky Brewery
7/22 Boise, ID - Idaho Botanical Garden
7/23 Redmond, WA - Marymoor Amphitheatre
7/24 Eugene, OR - Cuthbert Amphitheatre
7/26 Jacksonville, OR - Britt Pavilion
7/27 Lake Tahoe, CA - Harvey's Amphitheater
7/29 Berkeley, CA - Greek Theatre
7/30 San Diego, CA - Cricket Amphitheatre
8/04 Salt Lake City, UT - Gallivan Center
8/05 Aspen, CO - TBA
8/06 Denver, CO - Red Rocks Amphitheatre
SOJA ROUND 2 OF THE "EVERYTHING CHANGES" U.S. TOUR
June 24, 2011 - Ericeira, Portugal @ Sumol Summer Fest
June 25, 2011 - Brussels, Belgium @ Festival Couleur Cafe
July 1, 2011 - Cologne, Germany @ Summerjam Festival
July 8, 2011 - Chicago, IL @ Dave Matthews Band Caravan
July 16, 2011 - Masontown, WV @ All Good Music Festival
Sept.30 - Oct.3, 2011 - Tampa to Cozumel on Rombello Cruise Ship
THE MIGHTY DIAMONDS WITH THE YELLOW WALL DUB SQUAD
Sat July 30:DelMar Fairgrnds2260Jimmy Durante Blvd,Del Mar, CA
Sun July 31: Hollywood Bowl 2301 N. Highland Ave.Hollywood, CA
Wed Aug 3: Mystic Theatre 23 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma, 94952
Thurs Aug 4: Ashkenaz 1317 San Pablo Ave. Berkley, CA
Fri Aug 5: Gaia Festival Black Oak Ranch, Laytonville CA.
Sat Aug 6: Moes Alley. 1535 Commercial Way. Santa Cruz, CA
Sat Aug 13: Rastafest Toronto, Canada
Sun Aug 14:Midwest Reggae Festival Nelson, Ohio
THE MELODIANS W/THE YELLOW WALL DUB SQUAD SUMMER TOUR
Thurs June 23: Avogadro's Number Restaurant- 605 S. Mason, Ft. Collins, CO
Fri June 24: Kachina Lodge - 413 Paseo del Pueblo Norte - Taos, New Mexico
Sat June 25: MT Crested Butte 600 Gothic Rd. Crested Butte, CO
Sun June 26: The Lazy Dog1346 Pearl Street, Boulder, CO
Thurs June 30: World Beat Center. 2100 Park Blvd San Diego, CA
Fri June 1: Mystic Theatre 23 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma, CA
Sat July 2: Brick & Mortar Music Hall 1710 Mission St. San Francisco, CA
Sun July 3: Moe’s Alley– 1535 Commercial Way Santa Cruz.CA
Thurs July 7: Rhythm Lounge245 Pine Avenue. Long Beach, CA
Fri July 8: tba Utah
Sat July 9: Soul Rebel Festival.Denver, Colorado
FREDDIE MCGREGOR
Thurs. June 30th – St. Louis, MI – La Honda
Fri. July 1st – Cincinnati, OH - Shades Lounge
Sat July 2nd –Columbus, OH – Al Rosa Villa
ROOTS GWAAN AND DRE Z SUMMER TOUR W/MYSTIC VISION
July 1st- Coopers- Navada City, CA
July 2nd- Cafe Culture- Chico, CA (ALL AGES)
July 3rd- School House- The Ridge Navada City, CA (ALL AGES)
July 6th- Ashkenaz- Berkley, CA (ALL AGES)
HENRY TURNER JR
June 23 Dance Party The Hut Tucson, AZ 9pm
June 26 Universal Bar and Grill North Hollywood, CA 6pm
July 1 Fendall’s of Ogden Ogden, UT 4pm
July 3 Fundraiser Salt Lake City , UT 4pm
July 7 The Boise Reef Boise, ID 9pm
July 16 Emerald Empire Hemp Festival Eugene, OR
July 17 Emerald Empire Hemp Festival Eugene, OR
July 18 Pearl Buck Center Eugene, OR
July 22 The Bay Street Grill Florence, OR
July 23 Florence Playhouse Florence, OR
August 20 The Waucoma Club 207 Cascade Avenue Hood River, OR
SEEFARI
June 24 Pine Valley Country Club - Fort Wayne, IN 7PM (Duo)
June 25 Graduation Party - Springboro,OH Duo 7PM
July 3 Highland Hills Golf Club – Sylvania,OH 7PM - Duo
July 8 Three Rivers Festival Fort Wayne,IN 7PM
July 22 Fantastic Friday at the Kroc Center - Dayton, OH 11:30 AM - Duo
July 30 Private Party - Johnsburg, IL Duo
Aug. 4 Bargo's - Centerville, OH Duo 6PM - 10PM
Aug. 6 Private Party - Litchfield, Ohio Duo
Aug. 12 MIDWEST REGGAE FEST - NELSON LEDGE QUARRY - Garretsville, OH 4PM
Aug. 14 The Beach Waterpark - Mason, OH
Sept 4 24th Annual Dayton Reggae Festival - 4th & Jefferson St., Dayton, OH
Sept 8 U.K. Reggae Appreciation Festival Lexington, KY
JAH MESSENGERS REGGAE BAND
JUNE 24TH - FAT FISH BLUE - 21 PROSPECT AVE. CLE. OH 44115 (8PM-12AM)
JULY 1ST - QUAKER STEAK & LUBE - 5935 CANEL RD. VALLEY VIEW OH. 44125 (8PM-12AM)
JULY 2ND - THE GARAGE BAR - 1859 W.25TH CLE. OH. 44113 (9PM-1AM)
JULY 30TH - CARIBBEAN FLAVOR - REGGAE SUN SLASH - 321 BABBITT RD. EUCLID OH. 44123 (9PM-230AM)
AUGUST 7TH - JAMAICA INDEPENDENCE CELEBRATION - FREDRICK DOUGLAS PARK E.160TH MILES AVE. CLE. OH. (3PM-7PM)
AUGUST 13TH - MID WEST REGGAE FEST - NELSONS LEDGES GARRETTSVILLE OHIO (2PM-330PM) JAH BLESS...
DUBTONIC KRU
JUNE 23 LARAMIE, WY ALIBI PUB
THIRD WORLD BAND
June 25 9pm 13th Edition Afro-Latino Festival Bergstraat 19, 3960 Bree, Belgium
June 26 9pm FESTIVAL AFRIQUE-CARIB 2k11 Esplanade, Almere (The Netherlands)
July 1 9pm The Keti Koti Festival 2011 Oosterpark, Amsterdam
July 2 9pm Bolwerk Bolwerk, Sneek, NL
July 3 9pm Venice Sunsplash CHIOGGIA, Venice, Italy
July 9 11pm La Mar de Músicas Cartagena, Spain
July 29 8pm Le Garance Reggae Festival 2011 France
July 30 8pm New Morning Cafe 7 Rue Petites Ecuries, 75010 Paris, France
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ON THIS DAY IN REGGAE
1997: The last issue of the Japanese Reggae Magazine (No.59) is published. It features articles on Sly & Robbie.
2003: Singer Vic Taylor, Byron Lee and the Dragonaires lead singer, dies of cardiac arrest at Mercy Medical Centre in Rockville Centre, NY, at age 56.
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I-CIENT-CY MAU:WORKS TO DO
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I-CIENT-CY’S MOTHER ELIZA “MS SHIRLEY” TEMPLE FROM CLARENDON, AND FATHER EDMOND “PAINTER” WILLIAMS FROM ST. ELIZABETH MET WHILE LOOKING FOR WORK IN KINGSTON. FROM THE MIDST OF THIS BEAUTIFUL RELATIONSHIP CAME THREE SONS “JUNIOR DESMOND WILLIAMS” IS THE COUPLE’S SECOND SON, GIVING LIFE TO “I-CIENT-CY”, A NAME GIVEN TO HIM FROM HIS CHILDHOOD DAYS BY ELDERS, MEANING “ANCIENT ONE “. WHILE ATTENDING EXCELSIOR HIGH SCHOOL, HE READ ABOUT THE MAU MAU MOVEMENT, KENYA'S MILITANT RESISTANCE AGAINST BRITISH COLONIAL RULE THAT BEGAN IN 1946 AND ENDED IN 1961 WITH MANY MAU MAU WARRIORS LOSING THEIR LIVES. HIS CONNECTION TO THEIR PLIGHT MADE HIM REALIZE HE WOULD SOME DAY DRAW UPON THEIR STRENGTH AND INSPIRATION, PUTTING IT INTO HIS MUSIC. THUS, GIVING BIRTH TO THE NAME OF HIS BAND “I-CIENT-CY MAU AND THE MAU MAU WARRIORS”
HIS DEBUT ALBUM "WHEN WORDS COME TO LIFE" HAS A ROOTS ROCK SOUND, MIXED WITH A COMBINATION OF STRONG VOCALS OVER THE MELODY DRUM AND BASS; IT SPEAKS THE TRUE GHETTO EXPERIENCE BLENDED IN HARMONY. THE FIRST TWO SINGLES OFF THE ALBUM "WORKS TO DO"AND STRUGGLE" PACK A SOLID ONE TWO PUNCH, THAT WILL HAVE THE WORLD WANTING MORE.
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SING YOUR OWN SONG
"Since you are like no other being ever created since the beginning of time, you are incomparable."
-- Brenda Ueland
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RICHIE B'S ROOTS REGGAE AIRPLAY CHARTS - STRAIGHT FROM YARD!
JAMAICA MUSIC COUNTDOWN By Richie B, host – “HOT MIX” on Hot 102FM June 24 - 30, 2011 TOP 25 DANCE HALL SINGLES TW LW WOC TITLE/ARTISTE/LABEL 01 1 10 Pepper – Mavado – The Genius ( 2wks@#1) NM 02 3 9 None A Dem – Shabba Ranks – Di Genius Record U-1 03 2 12 Talk How Mi Feel – Assassin – DJ Frass ( 2wks@#1) D-1 04 6 11 Star A Star – Flippa Mafia – TJ Records U-2 05 5 16 Now Yuh Si Me/Now U Don’t – Ovamars – Chimney Records (pp#4) NM 06 9 8 Ready Fi Dem – Bounty Killer – Board House Records U-3 07 7 11 Rebel – Danielle feat Cherine Anderson – Taxi Records NM 08 4 15 Dancehall Hero – Vybz Kartel – CR203 Production (pp#2) D-4 09 8 17 Star Boy – Mavado – Chimney Records ( 2wks@#1) D-1 10 11 9 The Lyricist – Vybz Kartel – Head Concussion U-1 11 13 7 Run Di Place – Assassin aka Agent Sasco – Board House U-2 12 14 5 Summer Time – Vybz Kartel – Adidjaheim U-2 13 10 19 Look Pon We – Vybz Kartel & Russian – Head Concussion ( 2wks@#1) D-3 14` 12 18 Nuh Strange Face – Chan Dizzy – Head Concussion (pp#2) D-2 15 16 5 Wife a Wife – Lady Saw – TJ Records U-1 16 19 4 Nah Talk Too Long – Beenie Man – Seanizzle U-3 17 20 4 Fraid A Wi – Aidonia – Cash Flow U-3 18 15 31 True Blessings - Toya – Downsound Records ( 2wkS@#1) D-3 19 17 14 Chat From No Boy – Aidonia – CR203 Production (pp#8) D-2 20 18 15 The Almighty – Gramps Morgan – Pure Music (pp#14) D-2 21 24 2 Swaggin – Wayne Marshall, Future Fambo & Tifa – Washroom Ent. U-3 22 21 26 If I Ever – Wayne Wonder – Singso Records ( 2wks@#1) D-1 23 23 20 Tings a Come Up – Buju Banton – Pure Music (pp#3) NM 24 22 15 Nuh Ramp Wid Wi – I-Octane – Cash Flow Records (pp#5) D-2 25 25 27 Caan Get Brown – Kiprich – Birch Hill Records ( 2wks@#1) NM
TOP 25 REGGAE SINGLES TW LW WOC TITLE/ARTISTE/LABEL 01 1 15 No Body Bag – Prophecy – Jah Alone Records ( 2wks@#1) NM 02 3 12 Times So Hard – Robert Sutherland – Nijeri Records U-1 03 2 21 Yea Though I Walk – Vybz Kartel – Human Rights Production ( 2wks@#1) D-1 04 4 23 Lover's Holiday (Breakfast in Bed) – Colin Levy aka Iley Dread – Kings of Kings ( 2wks@#1) NM 05 6 11 Keep on Believing – Danglin – Whatage Music U-1 06 5 20 Lately – Lazah Current – Gorilla Music (pp#5) D-1 07 10 7 This Love is Over – Jah Dore – Heartcour Productions U-3 08 9 12 Love Alone – Rox Wayne – Sajay Records U-1 09 7 22 Taking You Home – Romain Virgo – Penthouse ( 1wk@#1) D-2 10 12 10 Black Woman – Richie Spice – Penthouse U-2 11 8 17 Cassanova – Cen‘C Love – Lyvestone Music (pp#6) D-3 12 13 9 Sweet Jamaica – Mr. Vegas, Shaggy & Josey Wales – Clifford Ray Music U-1 13 14 8 Sufferers Heights – Duane Stephenson – VP Records U-1 14 11 18 People Talk – Etana – VP Records (pp#4) D-3 15 16 6 Orders – Kashu Man – Human Rights Production U-1 16 18 4 Missing You – Chris Demontague – Oceanic Tradewinds U-2 17 17 6 I Can’t Recall – Tony Rebel – Penthouse Records NM 18 20 4 Right Man Fi Yuh – Robert Minott – World Beat Music Group Inc/Kirkle Dove Records U-2 19 15 27 Forever & Always – Hezron – Whatage Music ( 3wks@#1) D-4 20 21 5 Shaka Zulu Pickney – Tarrus Riley – Bombrush Records U-1 21 23 3 Nature’s Calling – Sophia Squire – Tremor Modernize/Bredroc Music U-2 22 24 2 A House Is Not A Home – Freddie McGregor – STEELIE & Clevie Productions U-2 23 - New Man Down – Rihanna – Island Def JamMusic Group 24 - New Jah Army – Stephen Marley feat Jnr Gong & Buju Banton – Tuff Gong/Ghetto Youths/Universal Republic 25 19 26 In Times Like These – Queen Ifrica – 2 Hard Music ( 2wks@#1) D-6
TOP TEN ALBUMS/CD CHART
TW LW WOC TITLE/ARTISTE/LABEL
01 2 10 Release Di Truth Vol 1 – Gavinchi –Phenix Records (1wk@#1) U-1
02 1 11 Ragga Ragga Ragga 2011 – Various Artistes – VP Records (2wks@#1)
D-1
03 4 8 Our Favourite Beres Hammond Songs – Various Artistes – VP Records/Penthouse Records U-1
04 3 11 Book of Job – Richie Spice – VP Records (1wk@#1) D-1
05 5 5 All I Have Is Love – Anthology (1968-1995) – Gregory Isaacs - Tads Records Inc./African Museum NM
06 8 3 Chino – Chino McGregor – Vp Records U-2
07 6 19 Free Expressions – Etana – VP Records (2wks@#1) D-1
08 10 2 Revelation Part 1 – The Root of Life – Stephen Marley – Tuff Gong/Ghetto Youths/Universal Republic U-2
09 7 22 Strictly the Best, #42 – Various Artistes – VP Records (2wks@#1) D-2
10 - New Patriots – Third World – Third World Music
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Numbers in bracket indicate the number of weeks at the No. 1 Spot.
Key: U – Upward, D – Down, NM – Non-Mover, TW – This Week, LW – Last Week, WC Weeks on Chart, PP in bracket – Peak Position, 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.
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Reggae Souljahs Worldwide Camouflage Tour
Tuesday, June 21st - Sunday, July 3rd 2011
See Website For Cities Various Cities in
US United States
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Music in the Park
Wednesday, June 22nd - Thursday, August 25th 2011 San Jose California United States
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Reggae SoulJahs Camouflage Tour
Wednesday, June 22nd 2011
Lincoln Nebraska
United States
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St. Kitts Music Festival
Thursday-Saturday, June 23rd-25th 2011
Warner Park Basseterre
St Kitts
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Roots River Reggae Festival
Friday-Sunday, June 24th-26th 2011 Bond Colorado United States
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DMB Caravan Band Festival
Friday-Sunday, June 24th-26th 2011
Atlantic City New Jersey
United States
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Wild Mountain Faire
Friday-Sunday, June 24th-26th 2011
Concow, California
United States
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This Is Ska Festival
Friday-Sunday, June 24th-26th 2011
Rosslau Sachsen Anhalt
Germany
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Rivermist Summer Concerts
Friday, June 24th - Friday, September 9th 2011
Helen, Georgia
United States
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Reggae SoulJahs Camouflage Tour
Friday, June 24th 2011
Neenah Wisconsin
United States
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Reggae Fest
Saturday-Sunday, June 25th-26th 2011
Woodbury, Connecticut
U.S.
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Boone One Love Festival
Saturday-Sunday, June 25th-26th 2011
Boone, North Carolina
United States
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Fat Tire Bike Week 2011
Saturday, June 25th 2011
Mt. Crested Butte Colorado
United States
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The SEEN Festival 2011
Saturday-Saturday, June 25th-25th 2011
Berkeley California
United States
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East Jam Festival
Saturday, June 25th 2011
Kingston Kingston 3
Jamaica
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39th Annual Woodbury Reggae Festival
Saturday-Sunday, June 25th-26th 2011
Woodbury, Connecticut
United States
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SUMMER 2011 REGGAE JAM CONCERT
KANSAS CITY MO
United States
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Festival Afrique-Carib
Sunday-Sunday, June 26th-26th 2011
Almere Province Flevoland Netherlands
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The POMEDY Show
Sunday, June 26th 2011
Santa Cruz, St Elizabeth
Jamaica
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Reggae SoulJahs Camouflage Tour
Wednesday, June 29th 2011
Cleveland, Ohio
United States
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21st Annual High Sierra Music festival
Thursday, June 30th - Sunday, July 3rd 2011
Quincy California
United States
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International Reggae Day Festival
Friday-Friday, July 1st-1st 2011
Kingston, St Andrew
Jamaica
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Stand Up For Love Summerjam 2011
Friday-Sunday, July 1st-3rd 2011
Kingston St Andrew Jamaica
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Sunsplash GH
Friday, July 1st 2011 - Monday, July 2nd 2012
Accra Accra
hana
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Ultimate Louisiana Party
Friday, July 1st 2011
Ogden Utah
United States
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Reggae SoulJahs Camouflage Tour
Friday, July 1st 2011
Cambridge Massachusetts
United States
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Summerjam Festival 2011 - Stand up for Love
Friday-Sunday, July 1st-3rd 201
Koln Stuttgart
Germany
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GENESTIVAL
Saturday, July 2nd 2011
Génelard
France
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