****************************************************************************** In the abundance of water, the fool is thirsty Forward the Reggae Vibe...Every Time ! Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide Tom "Jahson" Pearson R.A.W.#33 http://www.reggaeambassadors.org ****************************************************************************** ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2003 23:01:15 -0500 From: WGiR Sub-Editor To: "tap@kuentos.guam.net" Subject: Wha Gwaan in R.A.W. Tuesday November 11, 2003 (/`7._(/`7......Wha Gwaan in R.A.W......74/)_.74/) Tuesday November 11, 2003 ************************************************************************* *INDEX [1] Added Frankie Paul Shows in Southern CA! [2] THE MEDITATIONS PRESS RELEASE [3] R.A.W. # 1681 Creation Steppin' Radio is looking for advertisers! [4] Fireproof Plays Tonic this Friday... [5] Unite The People - Colin Levy a.k.a Iley Dread [6] Changes to Dub Side Tour Schedule [7] !Saludos Desde Colombia a Roots Natty! [8] Junior Kelly and Everton Blender To Headline Roots Showcase at Avalon Ballroom ************************************************************************* [1]------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------- >From Anna Fisher (#1224) Subject: Added Frankie Paul Shows in Southern CA Date: Sat, 8 Nov 2003 11:10:28 -0800 From: molinus Juda Starr Productions is pleased to announce that MOLIN MUSIC Recording Artist/Oboist, ANNA FISHER will open for Jamaican Dancehall Foundation Artist, FRANKIE PAUL (known as the "Stevie Wonder of Jamaica") Thursday, Nov. 20, 2003 at THE MALIBU INN - 22969 Pacific Coast Hwy. Malibu - 8pm - all ages - (310) 317-6146 - Web: http://www.malibu-inn.com The show will tour to COACH HOUSE SANTA BARBARA Sunday, Nov. 23, 2003 where DETOUR POSSE will join them. Submitted by MOLIN MUSIC (RAW#1224) [2]------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------- >From Sister Yasmin (#56) Subject: THE MEDITATIONS PRESS RELEASE Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2003 03:35:14 -0800 From: Yasmin Solomon PRESS RELEASE-For Immediate Release - November 10, 2003 CONTACT: DJ Sister Yasmin, 707-884-4703,sisteryasmin@hotmail.com or Alissa @ Last Day Saloon, 707-545-5876, daher1@pacbell.net DEAR RADIO AND PRESS: Thanks for helping us spread the word about this show. If you need a PHOTO, please contact Alissa at the Last Day Saloon. WHAT: REGGAE DANCE PARTY WHO: THE MEDITATIONS, plus Sol Horizon and Crucial Dance Riddims with DJ Sister Yasmin WHEN: THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2003 WHERE: LAST DAY SALOON, 120 Fifth St. at Davis, Santa Rosa, CA TIME: 9PM PRICE: $16.00 in advance; $18.00 day of show TICKETS: Available at Last Day Saloon, also Last Record Store at 1899 Mendocino Ave. (in front of Community Market) Santa Rosa and www.ticketweb.com (866-468-3399) INFORMATION: Last Day Saloon: 707-545-2343, www.lastdaysaloon.com or DJ Sister Yasmin: 707-884-4703, sisteryasmin@hotmail.com WHAT ELSE: This is a 21 and over venue, full bars, excellent sound system, large hardwood dance floor, good vibes and friendly folks. Great food is served from 5pm. Come early for dinner and get preferred seating. BAND BIOS: THE MEDITATIONS' clear sweet harmonies and strong spiritual message first rang out in their homeland of Jamaica in the early 70's. On the strength of their first two albums, as well as touring the US and working with Bob Marley, they gained world recognition and attention. Throughout the 1980's they continued to release classic albums and build a rich catalogue of songs. Their lyrical themes always expound insightful, relevant and eloquent social commentary. Of all the groups that came out of the fertile Jamaican Reggae scene of the 1970's, the Meditations set the standard for sheer vocal virtuosity. Each member is a capable lead singer who has performed as soloist or with groups throughout the decades since the 60's. Highlighted by ANSEL CRIDLAND's powerful and soul-wrenching lead, DANNY CLARKE's sweet complex harmonies and WINSTON WATSON's falsetto magic, their classic contributions to the genre are compiled on the must-have "Deeper Roots: The Best Of The Meditations". The Meditations own a cherished position in Reggae history and have made a superlative contribution to Jamaica's rich musical heritage. The Meditations today still feature Ansel Cridland's powerhouse lead vocals and the signature harmonies of Danny Clarke and Winston Watson. Their live performances are a model of roots brilliance and they inspire their audiences with heavenly harmonies, in songs which range from romantic and humorous to racial anthems which address the struggles of our world. This dynamic trio continues to reveal the very soul of Jamaica through their distinctive and uplifting music. SOL HORIZON, a very popular Sonoma County group, plays high-energy dance music which captivates audiences and packs the dance floor. Their irresistible and original sound draws crowds of enthusiastic dancers and music lovers; they offer an unforgettable musical experience. DJ SISTER YASMIN with her Crucial Dance Riddims will rock the house with a diverse mix of beats and rhythms for dancing and partying. THIS IS SURE TO BE A NIGHT OF DEEPER ROOTS BRILLIANCE AND IRIE COOL! [3]------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------- >From John Reichle (#1681) Subject: R.A.W. # 1681 Creation Steppin' Radio is looking for advertisers! Date: Sun, 9 Nov 2003 11:32:45 -0600 From: John Reichle Creation Steppin' Radio recently began webcasting inna "legal" manner, complete with nuff Babylon fees for licensing, royalties, bandwidth, etc. We wish to thank not only listeners who have contributed with donations, but especially our early sponsors- Reggae Music Store, Mystic Lion Art & Design, Skank Productions and Reggae Festival Guide. Please visit them and give them Big Respect for venturing into the land of internet radio and advertising. However, more advertisers would certainly help. I'm offering two forms of advertising. One is banner ads in a column similar to what you see on ReggaeTrain.com, plus for extra exposure a large in-text banner is available. The other option is in-stream audio ads. The website currently experiences 100-200 hits per day and growing. The station itself averages around 3,000 daily listeners, an on average at any given time 90 people are listening. This too is growing rapidly (and will soon max out my current bandwidth!). My rates are quite inexpensive relative to the exposure you could receive. I believe that I'm uniquely positioned to push new album releases for labels and/or artists, online shops with reggae-oriented material, etc. If you're interested please drop I an e-mail at jreichle@scottsboro.org, and check out advertising details under the "advertise" tab at http://www.creation-steppin.com. We hope to develop this station into a sort of flagship for the roots reggae community, but I'll need a likkle help to keep it going. Not a lot, but some. Respect- John Reichle (DJ Bahilman) RAW # 1681 Creation Steppin' Radio http://www.creation-steppin.com [4]------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------- >From Tom Mayer Subject: Fireproof Plays Tonic this Friday... Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2003 00:49:29 -0500 From: Tom Mayer What's Up People, This Friday FIREPROOF plays the midnight show at Tonic... These shows are always mad fun and the cover is only $5... So come out and check some reggae this weekend on the Lower East Side. Tonic 107 Norfolk St. b/tn Rivington and Delancy 212-358-7501 www.tonicnyc.com 12am Sharp... As always there's more information on our website www.fireproofcrew.com Peace, The Crew [5]------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------- >From Mikey C. (#613) Subject: Unite The People - Colin Levy a.k.a Iley Dread Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2003 12:49:34 +0000 From: Mike C Colin Levy has a new CD entitled Unite The People. It is a strong conscious reggae CD including duets with Marcia Griffiths, Anthony B, Capleton, Sizzla, Warrior King & others. The CD is produced by Kings of Kings, and is distributed by VP Records. Radio DJs who have a committment to conscious reggae should contact me at mikey881@hotmail.com, and should include your station info (city, website, time of show etc). Mikey C. RAW #613 Unite The People - Colin Levy a.k.a Iley Dread October 31, 2003 heralds in the sophomore album project Unite The People for singer/songwriter, producer, artist and C.E.O.  Colin Levy a.k.a. Iley Dread. Colin Levy began his humble beginnings in Hanover, Jamaica and later migrated to Canada where he began his professional musical career under the tutelage of producer Bevin Jackson. Colin has established a formidable career as a songwriter and producer and has produced for Mikal Rose, Everton Blenda, Sizzla, Beenie Man, Beres Hammond and the late Dennis Brown and a host of other reggae artists. In 2001 Colin focused his talents on his own album project and released his first album A Friend For Life, which spurned popular hits such as Rise Up This Morning, World Crisis and Mamma. This album featured appearances from Glen Washington, Lady Saw, Luciano, Louie Culture, Richie Spice, Mikey General, Sizzla, Capleton, Chrisinti and Norris Man. Unite The People is a mixture of conscious rebel music and lovers rock fused with Ska, Rock Steady and some really hard driving grooves from the Dancehall era reminiscent of 1970s and today. This eclectic mix is sure to please the musical palette of the large cross section of reggae music lovers. Unite The People features Dancehall pioneer Daddy U-Roy on the Trying Man track, which embodies the soul and vibe of this album. It is autobiographical of Iley Dreads musical journey and it indirectly pays tribute to his successors who have paved the way to make this album project possible. This album also features cover version of If I Had The World by the late Dennis Brown ) and This Is Your Song by Paul Anka ). Unite The People reveals a profound maturity and growth of Iley Dread as a songwriter, producer and artist, via the production, assembly and delivery of the components of this album. Iley Dread is joined by Marcia Griffiths, U-Roy, Sizzla, The Heritage Family, Capleton, Sizzla, Anthony B, Chrisinti, Norris Man, Warrior King, Heather Cummings and Andrew Ranxx on this album. Anticipation of this album release has been growing, as several singles from this album have been creating a stir on the charts as well as a buzz within the reggae music industry. Several masters in the industry: Clive Hunt, Barry OHare, Sly Dunbar, Robbie Shakespeare and Bobby Digital have lent their expertise to the production of this album. Unite The People will undeniably take its place as one of the best reggae albums of 2003. CD/DVD Track listing 1. Intro Fanfare 2. This World 3. Music Unites The People 4. One Race 5. You Are My Honey 6. Lovers Converse 7. This Is Your Song 8. One Chance 9. Trying Man 10. Reward From Jah 11. I Wont Rest / Clean Up 12. Let Love Shine 13. If I Had The World 14. Dont Cry 15. Get Closer 16. Ride With The Rebel 17. What Difference 18. Prayer Medley www.kingsofkingsinc.com [6]------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------- >From Easy Star Records (#723) Subject: Changes to Dub Side Tour Schedule Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2003 10:03:19 -0500 (EST) From: Easy Star Records <1.1447.353637383131@mailings.rlc.net> The Easy Star All-Stars' Dub Side of the Moon tour started off nicely this weekend, with shows in Portland, Providence, and Burlington. Please note that tonight's show in Boston at the Middle East has been cancelled. The Middle East has had some problems. Also, please note two newly confirmed shows we didn't list before: November 15 Atlanta, Georgia The Masquerade November 17 Harrisonburg, Virginia Main Street Bar and Grill Please come out and join us at our shows! Peace, Easy Star [7]------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------- >From Alexander Bonilla (#1222) Subject: !Saludos Desde Colombia a Roots Natty! Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2003 15:04:30 -0500 From: Alexander Bonilla Saludos amigos de Roots Natty en Puerto Rico, Max Rivera (Roots Natty Records) Desde Colombia queremos expresar nuestro apoyo incondicional en esta dificil situacisn legal que ahora ocurre por aquellos lados con nuestros amigos de Roots Natty. Esperamos que se respete y se valore los esfuerzos que se hacen para conservar la vigencia de una identidad cultural y la libertad expresiva del ser humano. Roots Natty con su mzsica realiza una obra difusiva muy valiosa en favor de la mzsica con sabiduria revolucionaria que permite percibir un mejor porvenir para todos. Maximos Respetos... Gracias & Maximos Respetos... Respectfully, Alexander Bonilla Silva RAW # 1222 Raices, Rock & Reggae Deejay (Radio & Club) Email: alexander@red.net.co http://www.reggaecolombia.com/ Cartagena de Indias, Colombia. Estrictamente Reggae & Cultura Always Peace & JAH Guidance [8]------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------- >From JahWorks.org (#1582) Subject: Junior Kelly and Everton Blender To Headline Roots Showcase at Avalon Ballroom Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2003 09:13:33 -0800 From: "Jahworks.org Editor" FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Gus Brown Tel: 415-474-1326 Email: cabrown2@earthlink.net Junior Kelly and Everton Blender To Headline Roots Showcase at Avalon Ballroom San Francisco, CA (November 7, 2003) -- Bay Area Reggae fans are in for a big treat when Junior Kelly and Everton Blender grace the Avalon Ballroom's stage on Thursday, November 13, 2003. Junior Kelly, whose hit "Love So Nice" was the longest tracking #1 tune in 2000, will bring his vibrant energy and conscious lyrics to San Francisco, California. Concert-goers can expect a lively performance with an abundance of uplifting songs about social struggle, economic empowerment, and women as creators of life. Kelly is currently promoting his CD "Smile" on the VP label. Blending dancehall with roots reggae, Everton Blender has had an impressive number of hit songs for his twelve year career. Tunes like "Lift Up Your Head," "Ghetto People Song," "Blend Dem," and "Family Man," are instantly recognized as cultural anthems of our time. "King Man" is Blender's latest release on Heartbeat Records, and one of his best albums to date. He has performed on stage shows throughout the world. Special Guest Wadi Gad, legendary reggae percussionist and vocalist, who hails from Jamaica will perform tunes from his most recent CD, "Psalms: the Early Years." Sila (Kenya, East Africa) who is working on his second release to follow-up "Waiting," has been compared to the singer Maxwell but with more energetic rhythms. The amazing all-female Royal Fyah Family Sound System will keep things lively before and between sets. Tickets for the show can be purchased at Reggae Runnins in San Francisco, Ellestons Intriguing World of Reggae in San Francisco, Arts Jamaican Market in Oakland, as well as the Avalon Box Office, and Ticketmaster. For more info, please call 415-847-4043, Wadi at 510-638-7281, Hi-Lite at 415-272-1266. Doors open at 8 pm; show at 9 pm. The Avalon Ballroom is located at 1268 Sutter Street (at Van Ness) in San Francisco. The historic venue that housed such big acts as The Grateful Dead and Janis Joplin was recently remodeled in the beaux art style and boasts twenty-four foot ceilings along with a generous L-shaped balcony that overlooks the main room. Media/Press: Please distribute broadly. *********************************************************************** 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 ************************************************************************* < R.A.W. Disclaimer > "Any and all statements, views, and opinions expressed in the 'Wha' Gwaan in R.A.W?' newsletter are those of individual members of Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide, Inc. (R.A.W.). R.A.W. is not responsible for the veracity, or for the content, of any R.A.W. member's statement, views, and/or opinions included in this newsletter."