(¯`·._(¯`·......Wha Gwaan in RAW......·´¯)_.·´¯) ************************************************************************* *INDEX [1] Mystic Vibrations Reggae Band (R.A.W. #610)- NOVEMBER 2002 [2] This is the works of Rare Beauty from Carl"Ramesses"McDonald [3] Woodroot Tonic & Noni Juice [4] Casper/RA in Santa Barbara Sat. Nov 16 [5] UPCOMING W COAST EVENTS CALENDAR FROM ONE LOVE PRODUCTIONS [6] Mystic Vibrations Reggae Band [7] Attention Indie or Reggae Bands needing Air Play in Calgary [8] Marty Dread update [9] Reggae Nucleus So. Calif. Reggae/Ska Calendar - November 15 [10] PREZIDENT BROWN ************************************************************************* [1]--------------------------------------------------------------------- >From Mystic Vibrations (#610) Date: Wed, 13 Nov 2002 21:24:52 -0500 From: Natalie B. Subject: Mystic Vibrations Reggae Band (R.A.W. #610)- NOVEMBER 2002 MYSTIC VIBRATIONS REGGAE BAND (RAW #610) NOVEMBER 2002 FRI. 11/15- BUFFALO MO'S- STAFFORD, VA. SAT. 11/16-THE PALM ROOM (RAW BAR)- WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC SUN. 11/17-ALLEIGH'S (TENTATIVE)- WILMINGTON, NC FRI. 11/22-THE PALACE- COLUMBIA, SC SUN. 11/24- ALLEIGH'S (TENTATIVE)- WILMINGTON, NC THUR. 11/28- KEFI'S- WILMINGTON, NC Hey Friends & Family~ Mystic Vibrations would like to announce that their music can be heard, downloaded, and purchased from www.mp3.com/mysticvibrations . Please pass this information on to as many people that would like to hear the sounds of Mystic Vibrations. We do wanna thank you for the continued support over the years. We will keep you informed on all our activities. Peace and One Love to all. Ras Ric- *(MP3 site also includes pictures, history and contact information for Mystic Vibrations) FREEDOM SOULDIER INNERTAINMENT Making Positive Changes Through Music... Natalie Baxter- Booking/ Band Information 4613 Clay Court Fredericksburg, VA 22408 540/ 847-7466 freedomsouldier@hotmail.com STRENGTH IN UNITY. JAH! 2002 [2]--------------------------------------------------------------------- >From Carl "Ramesses" McDonald (#827) Date: Wed, 13 Nov 2002 22:31:51 -0800 (PST) From: MAKJAM MUZIK Subject: This is the works of Rare Beauty from Carl"Ramesses"McDonald R. A. W. #827,Date 11/14/2002 Makdon Music Inc. announces the releases of the long awaited CD entitled "World Crisis" by the extraordinary songwriter and exuberant singer and Performer, Carl Ramesses" McDonald. This 14 Tracks compact Disc is just indescribably awesome, and will definately ignite your imagination. Excellent responses have already began coming from around the world including countries like: Brazil, Holland, Germany, England, Chile, Japan, and many others. To buy this CD-Go to Amazon.com and type in World Crisis or cdbaby.com/crm It's Dynamic,Explosive,Creative,born of Carl Ramesses McDonald's desire to fully explore the limits of his own inexhaustible creativity. So many different emotions wrapped up into one album. It's straight from the heart,a superlative CD to definately check out. So don't miss out on this true masterpiece for musical collection. The music speaks for itself!!!!!!!! [3]--------------------------------------------------------------------- >From George Sekyi (#1325) Date: Wed, 13 Nov 2002 21:00:01 -0500 From: "George A.Sekyi" Subject: Woodroot Tonic & Noni Juice Please include this in your next email broadcast. Roots & Culture Records is looking for vendors for their natural woodroot tonic and noni juice. Please visit www.naturalherbsonline.com for more information.If interested let us know.Raw members living in California will soon find our advertisement on a regional television station.I will keep you posted on the station and the time.This tonic is the only natural herbs that can clean your system and noni juice is good for pains and prevent the growth of tumor. Currently we do not have any stores in California or west coast. George A.Sekyi R.A.W. 1325. [4]--------------------------------------------------------------------- >From Herb Daly (#374) Date: Wed, 13 Nov 2002 23:24:46 -0800 From: Herbert S Daly Subject: Casper/RA in Santa Barbara Sat. Nov 16 an (unfortunately) last-minute addition to the calendar: Sat. Nov 16 Casper Lomayesva (R.A.W. #201) & Root Awakening (R.A.W. #374) play @ 3 pm at: Native American Music Festival Traditional foods, dance performances and arts and crafts booths. Chase Palm Park, Santa Barbara. Information: 805.451.0634. Thanks and worlda respect for any help you can give us/promoters. Our sympathies & support to Bobby & family. HerbD Stamina! Productions Root Awakening band www.mp3.com/RootAwakening [5]--------------------------------------------------------------------- >From Bob Slayton (#491) Date: Thu, 14 Nov 2002 12:09:46 -0800 From: Bob Slayton Subject: UPCOMING W COAST EVENTS CALENDAR FROM ONE LOVE PRODUCTIONS R.A.W. # 491 I would like to thank all those who took the time to get in touch with me re: the passing of Atika Marie Slayton.... your kind words & wishes have been greatly appreciated Please always check with clubs re; last minute cancelations This calendar is updated weekly on my site http://www.onelovereggae.com there are also sections with clubs that do live reggae music listed by state, festivals listed by month, links to your favorite artists/bands thru Pollstar with their current tours, reggae radio links, reggae record company links, and lots more... all proudly provided as a Reggae Public Service by One Love Productions R.A.W. #491 Please tell your friends November 14, 2002 NOV 14- Rocker T & Soul Majestic Orchestra @ Moes Alley - Santa Cruz 14- Taarka @ Sam Bond's Garage - Eugene OR 15- Rocker T & Soul Majestic Orchestra @ Abscence - Santa Barbara 15- Cobra @ Asylum/Galaxy - Inglewood 15- Tony Furtado @ Sierra Vista - Tahoe City 15- Buffalo Soldier & Slackers @ Ashkenaz - Berkeley 15- Groundation @ 19 Broadway - Fairfax 15- Taarka @ Crystal Ballroom - Portland OR 15- Toyes @ Elks Lodge - Brookings OR 15&16- NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON CIVIL LIBERTIES & DEMOCRATIC RIGHTS @ UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA BERKELEY (Dwinelle Hall & Valley Life Science Building) 16- MEDICAL MARIJUANA BENEFIT - CELEBRATE LIBERTY @ 122 10TH ST - SF 16- Alpha Ya Ya Diallo @ Ashkenaz - Berkeley 16- Shabaz @ 19 Broadway - Fairfax 16- Casper Loma Da Wa & Root Awakening @ NATIVE AMERICAN MUSIC FESTIVAL 3PM - CHASE PALM PARK - Santa Barbara 16- Rocker T & Soul Majestic Orchestra @ Victor's by the Bay - San Diego 16- Toyes @ Takilma Community Building/Dome School - Takilma OR 16- Apple Gaberial @ Ballard Firehouse - Seattle WA 16- Taarka @ Mr Spot's Chai House - Seattle WA 17- BENEFIT FOR SIMPLE SIMON W/Michael Palmer, Rankin Joe, Major Mackrel & more @ House of Blues - W Hollywood 17- Toyes @ Provolt Grange - Provolt OR 18- Rocker T & Soul Majestic Orchestra @ Club Dread/Justice League - SF 22- Los Mocosos @ Elbo Room - SF 22- David Kirton @ Redwood Pub - Redway 22- Phix @ Sierra Vista - Tahoe Vista 23- HARVEST BALL @ MATEEL COMMUNITY CENTER - REDWAY W/Lost at Last & Shabaz 23- Michael Franti accoustic @ Baobob - SF late show 24- Red Rat @ House of Blues - W Hollywood 25- Red Rat @ Club Dread/Justice League - SF 25- Lion of Judah @ Larry's - Seattle WA 27- Animal Liberation Orchestra @ 19 Broadway - Fairfax 28- Vinyl @ Sierra Vista - Tahoe City 29- Mystic Roots @ 19 Broadway - Fairfax 29- Michael Franti accoustic @ Baobob - SF late show 29- Eek A Mouse @ Sierra Vista - Tahoe City 30- Vinyl @ Elbo Room - SF 30- Taarka @ Tractor Tavern - Seattle WA 30- King of Kings Tour w/Tippa Irie, Reggae Revolution, & more @ Ballard Firehouse - Seattle WA DEC 02- Prezident Brown @ Larry's Pub - Seattle WA 05&06- The Other Ones @ Henry Kaiser Convention Center - Oakland 06- Sound Tribe Sector 9 @ The Catalyst - Santa Cruz 06- Buffalo Soldier @ Ashkenaz - Berkeley 06- Meditations @ Mount Tabor Pub - Portland OR 07- Sound Tribe Sector 9 @ El Rey Theater - LA 07- Lumin & Shabaz @ SomArts Performance Gallery - SF 07- Meditations @ Ballard Firehouse - Seattle WA 12- Itals @ 6 Rivers Brewery - Eureka 13- Itals @ WOW Hall (?) - Eugene OR 14- MEDICAL MARIJUANA BENEFIT - CELEBRATE JUSTICE @ 122 10TH ST - SF 14- Itals @ Ballard Firehouse - Seattle WA 15- Meditations @ Victor's by the Bay - San Diego 19- String Cheese Incident @ Boulder Theater - Boulder CO 21- Mix Master Mike & Guns & Roses @ Tingley Coliseum - Albuquerque NM 28- Specials Neville Staple, Dave Wakeling, & Untouchables @ Galaxy Theatre - Santa Ana 28,29, & 31- String Cheese Incident @ Bill Graham Civic Auditorium - SF 30- Mix Master Mike & Guns & Roses @ Arco Center - Sacramento 31- Les Claypool's Frog Brigade @ The Fillmore - SF 31- The Other Ones, Hot Tuna, & Modeski Martin & Wood @ Oakland Arena - Oakland 2003 JAN FEB 15&16 BOB MARLEY BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION - LONG BEACH 21 or 22- BOB MARLEY BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION @ MATEEL COMMUNITY CENTER - REDWAY MAR APRIL 17-19- NATIONAL NORML CONFERENCE @ HYATT REGENCY - SF MAY JUNE 20-22- SIERRA NEVADA WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL JULY 18-20- MOUNT SHASTA REGGAE FESTIVAL - MOUNT SHASTA AUG 01-03- REGGAE ON THE RIVER - FRENCH'S CAMP - PIERCY [6]--------------------------------------------------------------------- >From Mystic Vibrations Reggae Band (#610) Date: Thu, 14 Nov 2002 16:52:01 -0500 From: "Natalie B." Subject: Mystic Vibrations Reggae Band (R.A.W. #610)- NOVEMBER 2002 MYSTIC VIBRATIONS REGGAE BAND (R.A.W. #610) NOVEMBER 2002 FRI. 11/15- BUFFALO MO'S- STAFFORD, VA. SAT. 11/16-THE PALM ROOM (RAW BAR)- WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC SUN. 11/17-ALLEIGH'S- WILMINGTON, NC FRI. 11/22-THE PALACE- COLUMBIA, SC SUN. 11/24- ALLEIGH'S (TENTATIVE)- WILMINGTON, NC THUR. 11/28- KEFI'S- WILMINGTON, NC Hey Friends & Family Mystic Vibrations would like to announce that their music can be heard, downloaded, and purchased from Please pass this information on to as many people that would like to hear the sounds of Mystic Vibrations. We do wanna thank you for the continued support over the years. We will keep you informed on all our activities. Peace and One Love to all. Ras Ric- (MP3 site also includes pictures, history and contact information for Mystic Vibrations) FREEDOM SOULDIER INNERTAINMENT Making Positive Changes Through Music... Natalie Baxter- Booking/ Band Information 4613 Clay Court Fredericksburg, VA 22408 540/ 847-7466 freedomsouldier@hotmail.com STRENGTH IN UNITY JAH! 2002 [7]--------------------------------------------------------------------- Sent in by Ras Elliot (#183) Date: Thu, 14 Nov 2002 16:08:04 -0800 From: traderootsreggae Subject: Attention Indie or Reggae Bands needing Air Play in Calgary IF you know of any indie bands or small reggae labels that are looking to have their music played in Calgary, Alberta, Canada on Leo C's radio reggae show or at his club night, let me know and I'll connect you up with his contact info. Anthony Hodgetts [8]--------------------------------------------------------------------- >From Marty Dread (#191) Date: Thu, 14 Nov 2002 14:40:19 -1000 From: mdread Subject: Marty Dread update Greetings Jah Son, Hoping all is well for you down there in Guam. I wanted to let he massive know whats going on with Marty Dread nowadays. Well, after returning from a September tour of New York and D.C..( where I sang my songs "Pray for Them" and "United We Stand" on the west lawn of the capital on the anniversery of 9/11 , as well as a stop at the legendary Cotton Club in Harlem , and a life changing show at the Abyssinian Baptist Chuch in Harlem), I am glad to say I am off to Brazil on November 25th to promote my "On The Beach"" c.d. , as well as promote a new video of big hawaiian surf and slammin' Hawaiian reggae music so we can make the Hawaii - Brazil connection. I will be in Rio de Janeiro and Sao paulo from November 25th until December 10th and would love to hook up with any and all reggae massive in brazil. Please share my e-mail info marty@martydread.com to all who would like to link with Hawaii's Reggae Ambassador, Marty Dread . I will also be making more mainland appearances in 2003. For the Las Vegas massive, I will be opening for Inner Circle on April 12th at the California Hotel as part of the annual "Pure Aloha" festival in Vegas. Also in April at the Azalia Festival in North Carolina, as well as dates in Orange County , Ca . Please visit the "events" page at martydread.com for more specific details. 2003 will also see two new releases on Five Corners Records from marty dread. * "The Best of Marty Dread 1992-2002" as well as a long awaited spiritual album called " Mahalo and Praise - (Reggae songs of worship from Hawaii") Please check out the new DVD / CD "Reggae Nation, Island movement" in stores now on Resin music. It features videos by myself and other Hawaiian and international reggae artists like Sean Paul, Sizzla, Buju Banton, Luciano and more providing the soundtrack for some of the most insane surfing footage ever shot..Check it out ! Peace to one and all and I am off to forward the reggae vibe in Brazil.........asta la rasta marty dread [9]--------------------------------------------------------------------- >From Russell Gerlach (#19) & Reggae Nucleus Magazine (#676) Date: Thu, 14 Nov 2002 19:57:09 EST From: ReggaeRuss@aol.com Subject: Reggae Nucleus So. Calif. Reggae/Ska Calendar - November 15, 2002 (WGIR version) Reggae Nucleus Magazine So. California Reggae/Ska Concert, Club, and Radio Listings November 15, 2002 (WGiR version) Reggae Nucleus Magazine's Summer Festival 2002 Issue is available NOW featuring Beres Hammond, Dean Fraser, Ward 21, Jazz Jamaica, and much more. Visit the NEW Reggae Nucleus Magazine Online at http://www.ReggaeNucleus.com This Week: Thurs. Nov. 14 - Live Music w/ Badfish - Hard Rock Cafe - 451 Newport Center Drive Newport Beach - 21& over - $5 - 10pm showtime - (949) 640-8844 **NEW** Fri. Nov. 15 - Live Performance by Cobra - Asylum LA (@ Galaxy Nightclub) - 214 S. La Brea Ave. Inglewood - 10pm Doors - $5 before 11pm / $10 after 11pm - (323) 365-8597 Fri. Nov. 15 - Live Performance by Admiral Bailey - The Reggae Zone (@ Club Lingerie) - GT International DJ's Gary B /Marcus B/Nigel - 6507 Sunset Blvd. Hollywood - 9pm to 3am - 21 & over - (310) 307-0427 Fri. Nov. 15 - Rocker-T backed by the Soul Majestic Riddim Section, Soul Majestic (an eleven piece roots orchestra) and guest DJs - Absinthe - 500 Anacapa St. Downtown Santa Barbara - 9pm doors / 10pm showtime - (805) 965-5057 Sat. Nov. 16 - Rocker T, Soul Majestic, & Tribe of Kings featuring Mama T - Victor's on the Bay - 2702 N. Mission Bay Dr. San Diego - $7 door - 10pm to 2am - 21 and over - 9pm to 2am - $5 door - (858) 490-3389 - Web: http://www.tribeofkings.com / http://www.Ticketweb.com Sun. Nov. 17 - Benefit for Simple Simon w/ Live Performances by Michael Palmer, Ranking Joe, Major Mackrel, and hosted by Barbara B from 100.3FM - The Beat - Jamaica Gold (@ The House of Blues) w/ DJ's White Lightning and DJ Vice (Power 106) - 8430 Sunset Blvd. West Hollywood - 10pm doors - $15 advance - Hotline (323) 980-3444 / HOB (323) 848-5100 - Web: http://www.hob.com / http://www.lareggaeclubs.com Upcoming Shows / Events: Sat. Nov. 23 - The Slackers and Irie Beat - The Knitting Factory - 7021 Hollywood Blvd. Hollywood - 6:30pm doors - $13.00 - All Ages - (323) 463-0204 Sun. Nov. 24 - Live Performance by Red Rat - Jamaica Gold (@ The House of Blues) w/ DJ's White Lightning and DJ Vice (Power 106) - 8430 Sunset Blvd. West Hollywood - 10pm doors - $15 advance - Hotline (323) 980-3444 / HOB (323) 848-5100 - Web: http://www.hob.com / http://www.lareggaeclubs.com Wed. Nov. 27 - Annual Pre-Thanksgiving Caribbean Fete w/ Higher Lion, Upstream, Professor Einstein from Sapadilla, and DJ Killer B - Domenico's on the Courtyard - 82 N. Fair Oaks Ave. Old Town Pasadena, CA - 8 pm to 2am - 21 & over - (949) 553-6949 / (626) 398-7030 / (626) 449-1948 Next Update - November 22, 2002 Check with the venues/clubs for last minute info/updates/cancellations Calendar produced by Russell Gerlach for Reggae Nucleus Magazine Reggae Nucleus Hotline (310) 226-7126 / Fax (562) 948-2608 / E-mail - reggaeruss@aol.com Calendar available FREE weekly by direct e-mail, rec.music.reggae Internet newsgroup, and http://www.ReggaeNucleus.com / http://www.NiceUp.com Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide members # 19 and # 676 [10]--------------------------------------------------------------------- >From Jahmani Prods Date: Fri, 15 Nov 2002 01:59:45 -0800 (PST) From: jah mani Subject: PREZIDENT BROWN Greetings and Blessings, This is Jahmani Productions sending out BIG THANKS to the REGGAE MASSIVE. The "Unleash the Lion tour " is now complete with huge success. We just want to take a moment to thank all of you out there that helped make it happen.... the D J'S for keeping Prezident Browns music on the raidio .. (Thank you RAW DJ'S for making Prezident Brown Showcase, Volume Two the "most played album from RAW DJ'S this summer 2002. ....The PROMOTERS who put their money, time and energy into making it possible for Prezident Brown to come through your area or event. The feedback has clearly shown that peoples hearts have been touched and lives transformed. .....It only get's bigger and better from here. "THANK YOU" and "let's do it again!"This February- March 2003 Don Carlos with Prezident Brown!!! call for booking And of course, the FANS who are coming to the shows and showing your support, buying the cd's and telling all your friends. Many really went out of their way to help the tour go smoother. BIG UP TO ALL OF YOU OUT THERE! (You know who you are! Smile.) And thank JAH for connecting us all and making it happen. In this time of politicaltrics war and spiritual famine Prezident Brown truly comes forward with the truth and reality about both. Thank you Jah for "unleashing the lion." We had many people coming forward saying that Prezident's words of wisdom really helped them ...He truly inspires us to be mighty in these times; To know the truth about the "system," stand up for what we believe in, have "Faith" and encourage each other along the way. PREZIDENT BROWN CD'S are available at store's everywhere and from Ernie B's Reggae (Big Up! to Ernie B the largest Reggae catalog world wide! Prezident Brown Showcase, Volume One and Prezident Brown Showcase, Volume Two. combined contain four C.D.s and 63 timeless tracks. Prezident Brown Showcase, Vol.1, C.D.1 features a re-mastered version of his fourth album, To Jah Only plus three unreleased tracks: "Learn It On My Own," "Herbsman" and "Down in the Valley." C.D.2 features, Dub To Jah Only. Prezident Brown Showcase, Vol.2, C.D.1 Can't Touch my soul, is a compilation of singles including 6 previously unreleased, tracks: "Can't Touch My Soul, "Chatty Mouth," "Got to Move," "Joyful Noise," "Watch Out" and "Hear my Prayer." C.D.2 features a remastered version of his second album, Prezident Selections, along with bonus tracks including: "Talking Drums" and "Holy Land." These albums are a must for anyone who loves reggae music! CD's are available at jahmanipro.com and from Ernie B's Reggae. www.erniereggae.com Phone: (916) 939-0691 Toll free: (866) 496-5474 info@erniereggae.com Go to our website to order the cd's and hear samples of his music;: www.jahmanipro.com For a limited time if you buy from our website we'll pay the shipping and send you a free Prezident Brown photo.... hurry they're going fast! And soon come- Prezident Brown Showcase Volume Three! Another amazing double cd album consisting of a live CD and a brand new compilation of singles on CD. NOW BOOKING PREZIDENT BROWN WITH DON CARLOS US TOUR FOR FEBRUARY-MARCH!!! Call us for booking Prezident Brown world wide. Thanks again everyone One Love, Jahmani Crew Phone: (206) 527-7057 Toll Free: (866) jahmani jahmanipro@yahoo.com jahmanipro.com *********************************************************************** In the abundance of water, the fool is thirsty Forward the Reggae Vibe...Every Time ! Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide Tom Pearson R.A.W.#33 http://www.reggaeambassadors.org *************************************************************************