We Roots Various Artist All Female Vocal and Dub Set just Released

Full-length CD Now Available! Catch Me Time Records presents a varied set of reggae music from a diverse group of female artists. Recorded at Mystery Man and Rough Sounds studios in Los Angeles and produced by Chuck Foster, long-time host of Reggae Central on KPFK-LA, the New CD features vocals from UniversalSpeakers, Shayna Dread, Jessica Burks, Jordan Mercedes, Zema and Queen Pinna showcase-style with each song followed by a full-length dub. All of the artists brings their own individual background, experience and quality to the mix.

We Roots gathers some of Southern California's finest musicians drawing on Jamaican styles from rock steady to roots and adding non-traditional elements for a unique sound. Women have always made a great contribution to reggae and this  collection brings together a group of artists and styles that keep positive music moving forward in this crucial time. 

Exclusive CD Release Party! Enjoy a Night of Performance & Spirits November 11th, 2012 as Catch Me Time Records presents a varied set of Reggae Music! The event will take place at O'Brien's Irish Pub & Restaurant 2941 Main St in Santa Monica. Plus Special Live Track Performances accompanied by DJ sets from Dub Passe jah& Chuck Foster!  21+ / 9:00 PM / NO COVER!WE ROOTS VARIOUS ARTISTSTo Order using Paypal E-mail info@catchmetime.com.Order the Full-length CD through CD Baby! Download MP3s through iTunes & Amazon.com!

11-08pd

Music fest set for Riverhawk

(Tampa - Florida) Come enjoy four days of Americana, Jamgrass, Bluegrass, Reggae, Alternative, Rockabilly, Cajun, Celtic and more as the Sertoma Youth Ranch presents the annual Riverhawk Music Festival on Nov. 8-11 starting at 5 p.m. Nov. 8, at 85 Myers Road in Brooksville.

Featured bands include Fred Eaglesmith Traveling Show, The Waybacks, The Wiyos, The Steel Wheels, Ray Bonneville, Tony Furtado Band, the Ragbirds, Harper & the Midwest Kind, Paul Cebar and Tomorrows Sound, Eastman String Band, Bearfoot, Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen, Cabinet, Clumsy Lovers, Johnson & Lester, The Wholetones, Apple Butter Express and Passerine.

Children of all ages attending the festival are given a unique experience of meeting new friends from all over the country. Their fun-filled weekend will be jam-packed with activities all weekend long in the kid's tent. Activities include: hayrides, piñatas, arts and crafts, parades, games, a ping-pong ball race down the stream and face painting.

A special kids vending row will be held Nov. 10 for children ages 6 to 12. Children can bring ready-made crafts (homemade) to the fest for a 9 a.m. setup with a table for each registered kid vendor. Parents can assist in the making of the crafts, but the child must do 80 percent of the completed projects. Rules are available on the event website at sertomayouthranch.org, keyword "Kids Stuff."

Advance ticket sales and camping reservations are available. Check the website for more information and links. Alternate lodging is available 7.8 miles away. Find your accommodations at naturallyhernando.org/accommodations. For more information, call (863) 984-8445 or (352) 754-3082 or visit www.sertomayouthranch.org .

http://riverhawkmusic.com/General_Pages/newhomepage.htm

10-08

Sgt. Remo’s "Life Is For Living" Debut EP Album Now Available!

Sgt. Remo’s debut solo EP album, Life Is For Living, debuts worldwide on Wednesday, October 24, 2012. Born Sergio Ortiz in Juarez, Mexico, Sgt. Remo joins forces with a diverse group of reggae producers from all over North America on this 5-track release. The EP includes five socially-conscious roots & culture smash hits projecting Sgt. Remo into the global spotlight. The Mexican born, self-described singjay, continues to amaze audiences with his rich vocals and reflective writing ability.

The first single titled How Long, an uplifting roots anthem, was released on the Reggae SoulJahs Worldwide compilation album and remains in heavy rotation across the reggae airwaves worldwide. It has been the featured single on Sgt. Remo’s Jango radio station and continues to harvest a growing audience for the artist. The video for the single How Long will be unveiled on the same date. The video was filmed in Florida during a chilly 3 days in February, 2012 by Munda Inc. Productions out of El Paso, TX. The album is a strictly digital release on the Jah Yutes Entertainment label and will be available for download at all all digital outlets and stream sites. Visit Sgt. Remo at the official website www.sgtremo.com. Follow him on youtube, facebook, twitter .

Official track listing: 

1. No Man Stranded (Jah Yutes Ent./EA Productions) 

2. Tell Me Who (Jah Yutes Ent./Charlie's Records) 

3. Thunder & Lightning (Jah Yutes Ent./Full Grown Studios) 

4. Marie (Jah Yutes Ent./Hotta Lava Music) 

5. How Long (Jah Yutes Ent./Dread I Arts/Ceremony Studios) 

FROM SGT. REMO 

This is an exciting time for me as I am gearing up to release my first solo EP. Although I have gotten the opportunity to release some of my music before (Mister Kali's Step Fast album [Loving, Loving], Reggae SoulJahs Worldwide Vol. 1 compilation, Brighter Smile Riddim album, Serious Love Riddim album, Dawtah

single release) this is the first official Sgt. Remo solo album. Putting this project together has been a great experience and I am proud to be sharing this with all the Reggae music fans that have supported me through the years. This is my best work to date and I hope it's well received and shared to the masses. I've had the pleasure of working with some great producers on this project and I am thankful for their support and their input on each and every song.

There are five songs, each with its own unique story, and each with a different producer's personal touch...all with my original lyrical inspiration. The songs vary from the haunting lyrics and heavy roots riddim of Thunder & Lightning...to the uplifting dancehall riddim and message of No Man Stranded. You have the hypnotic dub riddim and beautiful vocal delivery of Tell Me Who ... and the unforgettable chorus of Marie (If you don't listen closely you would think this is a love song). All rounded of by the hit tune How Long

...this one needs no introduction...just check it out.

11-22pd

Jimmy Cliff, Damian Marley, Matisyahu, Sean Paul Lead Nominations for Soul Train Awards for Soul Train Music Awards Best Caribbean Performance

About the Nominees for Best Caribbean Performance:  

Jimmy Cliff – "Rebirth"

A reggae pioneer whose own career is often mentioned within the same breath as Bob Marley, Jimmy Cliff made a shining return to the music industry with his aptly-titled Rebirth album, produced by punk rock legend Tim Armstrong. .

Cover Drive – "Bajan Style"

The pop group coming straight out of Barbados triumphantly delivered a rare fusion of pop, R&B and dancehall that won over the hearts and ears of critics and fans alike.

Damian Marley –"Super Heavy"

The youngest son of the legendary Bob Marley and a musical icon in his own right who has recorded with everyone from Nas to Mariah Carey, stepped back into the limelight once again to deliver an album that was not only "super heavy" but super good.

Matisyahu – "Spark Sleeker"

The reggae fusion superstar, whose Hebrew name and stage name means "Gift of God,” was far from just a distant glimmer — his latest album proved he was a huge spark within the genre that he helped cultivate.

Sean Paul – "Tomahawk Technique"

The dancehall/hip hop king returned with a pop-flavored album that proved the 'Gimme the Light' singer has not lost his step one bit.

Also nominated for Best Female R&B performance is Canadian singer Melanie Fiona, the daughter of Guyanese immigrant parents, who duets with Stephen Marley on “No Cigarette Smoke (In My Room) from his Grammy winning album, Revelation Pt. 1: The Book of Life.”

For more information, go to:

http://www.bet.com/shows/soul-train-awards/2012.html

About the Soul Train Awards:

Soul Train Awards 2012 is pleased to announce John Legend, Fantasia, and Charlie Wilson as the first performers to this year’s lineup.  Soul Train legend Jody Watley and recording artist Keri Hilson will also join previously announced host, Cedric the Entertainer, and 2012 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, New Edition, as two of this year’s presenters. A special tribute will be paid to Soul Train founder Don Cornelius, who died tragically in February.

For the first time in Soul Train Awards history, this year’s show will be a part of a special 3-day experience bringing together the biggest names in music, comedy, and entertainment.  Kicking off on Thursday, November 8th at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas will be the brand’s annual awards show, Soul Train Awards 2012.  The 3-day experience will also feature a Comedy All Star showcase on November 9th, a live concert event on November 10th, and golf tournament. The Soul Train Awards 2012 will premiere simultaneously on BET and Centric on Sunday, November 25th at 9pm ET/PT.

In addition to performing at this year’s Awards show, John Legend is nominated for “Song of the Year” for “Tonight (Best You Ever Had)” featuring Ludacris.

11-08

Abyssinians for Australian Tour

Copeland Forbes: Guest Speaker @ AWME Seminar

Cultural Reggae group THE ABYSSINIANS will leave Jamaica November 10^th for Australia where they,re schedule to do a series of live concerts and visit a few media houses and radio stations.The tour which is organized by veteran manager and tour organizer Copeland Forbes will take the cultural Reggae Ambassadors to cities like Byron Bay, Sydney, Mullumbimby at the Mullum Festival and Melbourne where they,ll be one of the special guest performers at the AWME 2012 AUSTRALASION MUSIC EXPO.  The Music Expo is a three day event held in Melbourne Australia annually in November features over 60 top artists from around the world representing different genres of music and is rated amongst the top music event in the world which features Showcase Concerts, Film Programs and Conference Sessions.

The Conference Sessions will include a specially selected panel of speakers drawn from around the world and includes Promoters, Booking Agents, Record Company Executives, Record Producers, Artist Managers, Music Publishers Writers and Arrangers to name a few.  Veteran manager Copeland Forbes who is celebrating 50 yrs in the music fraternity has been invited to be one of the guest speakers on the panel, his topic will be “REGGAE MY LIFE IS” the title of his soon to be released autobiography of his 50 year experience in the music fraternity.

Forbes who has worked with the likes of Peter Tosh, Dennis Brown, Marcia Griffiths, John Holt, Luciano, The Wailers, The Mighty Diamonds, Live Wyya Band, The I-Threes and Gregory Isaacs to name a few was also the co-producer along with Rob Hallett of AEG LIVE UK of the recently held Respect Jamaica 50 concert series celebrating Jamaica,s 50 anniversary at the Indigo 2 London 02 in the UK.

Accompanying the group will be a specially selected group of top musicians which includes Aubrey “Prince” Manning, Owen Rennalls and Tanagari “Judia” Manning. 

P.R.DEPARTMENT 

COMAR PRODUCTIONS LTD 

8 HAUGHTON AVENUE 

KINGSTON 10,JAMAICA WI 

TEL.876-978-3556 

FAX 876-946-2732 

Email:comarreggaeltd@gmail.com 

copelandforbes@hotmail.com

11-22

BayJama Reggae Fest to Rock Islamorada, mon

(Florida) Roots, reggae and more unite at the fourth annual BayJama Reggae Fest set for Nov. 10 at Islamorada's Founders Park, mile marker 87.  Admission to the daylong music festival is free with a nonperishable donation for local food banks, in accordance with the season's spirit of giving.

Musical highlights from 2 to 10 p.m. are to include the lush drum 'n' bass art fusion of Kevens as well as Miami's Jahfe, with frontwoman Esther Fortune leading the group of session musicians. Also scheduled to perform are Inna Sense, Fourth Dimension, Bushwood, Personal Legend and the steel drums of Pokito, according to organizers.

"This is a great event for reggae and music lovers that is not only in a fabulous setting, but also supports our local students of the arts," said Dave Feder, president of Islamorada Community Entertainment, the event organizer.

Those attending are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets, but coolers or glass containers are not allowed inside the park. Food, beer, wine and soft drinks are to be available for sale, as will local artwork.

BayJama kicks off the 2012-13 season for the nonprofit ICE, whose annual music events bring entertainment to the Upper Keys while helping fund music, dance and art scholarships for local students.  Over the years, ICE has awarded more than $200,000 in scholarships, enabling students to purchase paints, brushes and canvases, cameras and lenses, and dance, music, art and voice lessons, all helping them pursue their artistic dreams.

11-08

Essential 1 & Anthony B :: Crying Out

Sick Donkey Records is an independent record label based in Washington state in the United States.  The label was founded by BlueJay Hankins (DJ Sticky) and his partner Essential I, the latter of whom is also an artist in his own right.  After several successful album and single releases, the label has recently released a single, "Crying Out" that features Essential I in combination with Anthony B from Jamaica, world-renowned performer and advocate for the underprivileged.  The song is a call for leadership with its refrain, "the world is in trouble"  and pointing out the disparity of wealth, offering words of encouragement for those that are suffering.    Addressing the problems we all face from hunger and poverty to a lack of love and corrupt systems of government, the song brings a message of change,  "full time we break free from the enslavers, and make a better way!" The "Crying Out" single is available now on ITunes and www.CDBaby.com 

10-08