(/`7._(/`7......Wha Gwaan in R.A.W......74/)_.74/) Wednesday August 18, 2004 ************************************************************************* *INDEX [1] Reggae vs.The Republicans [2] Reggae runnin's in the Reno-Tahoe area this week... [3] REGGAE RAGS FASHION MAKING WAVES !!! [4] The Ark Band/R.A.W.1414: aug 19-21 gigs [5] JAH SURF EXPO AUG 26th [6] Want to volunteer at Quincy's FEATHER RIVER reggae FESTIVAL? [7] Hotel Phillips - official sponsor for the International World Music Festival in Kansas City ************************************************************************* [1] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From Ras Adam (R.A.W. #) Subject: Reggae vs.The Republicans Date: Mon, 16 Aug 2004 05:44:12 -0700 (PDT) Jammyland Productions and Version City present Reggae vs. The Republicans at Club SEHO (downstairs) Hosted by Treasure Don Friday August 27th featuring King Django alongside Super Dane backed by The Jammyland All-Stars also appearing The Rudy Crew and Hotter Fire selections by: RAS Kush Tickets $5.00 Doors open 10:00PM 18+ to enter, 21+ to drink Bring ID! Club Seho (Downstairs) 113 Ludlow St (between Rivington and Delancey) Lower East Side, NYC just a few blocks away from the Williamsburg Bridge By subway: J, M, Z, F to Delancey / Essex St. www.lickwed.com [2] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From Too Dread (R.A.W. #) Subject: Reggae runnin's in the Reno-Tahoe area this week... Date: Mon, 16 Aug 2004 08:30:04 -0700 Greetings Reggae Massive -- Come down and feel irie at the Zephyr Bar this Wednesday night around 9:30, as I'll be firing up the Too Dread Roots and Consciousness sound system..Then on Friday night, it's Soul Medic, Iblical and Ishence, along with DJ PostmOn of KUNR's Reggae fi Real at the Sparks Cantina, also about 9:30...then on Saturday -- Burning Spear and Jimmy Cliff at the Truckee Regional Park Amitheater. Go to renegadeshows.com for more info on that one. And of course it's the Roots experience at the Blue Lamp on Sunday from 4 to 8 with I and I once again. Then, on the Reggae Shack (Sun 9pm KTHX 100.1) it's tribute to the Marley brothers in honor of their group appearance along with Toots and the Maytals at Ceasar's Tahoe on Sep. 1. I'll also be giving away tix to that show, so tune in and stay up with the vibes of reggae music. Peace, Too Dread [3] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From ReggaeCD.com (R.A.W. #607) Subject: REGGAE RAGS FASHION MAKING WAVES !!! Date: Sun, 15 Aug 2004 22:51:25 -0400 Greetings Reggae Fans, Reggae Rags Clothing continues to make waves in the fashion industry with constant media coverage. In order to keep our worldwide customer base informed and updated on the latest happenings we have added a massive 'Events Album' to the site. The events album features photographic coverage of Reggae Rags sponsored events, celebrities showcasing Reggae Rags, fashion shows, photo shoots, street festivals, etc. Click the link below and go directly to the album page. Don't be left out, if you have not yet stocked up on your Reggae Rags collection now is the time to do so. http://www.reggaerags.com/news/index.php?action=show&type=gallery&id=2 ROOTS, ROCK, REGGAE RAGS !!!!!!!!! One Love... The Staff www.ReggaeCD.com, www.ReggaeRags.com & E.R.C. Records Operated by: Ejaness Reggae Comprehensive, Inc. PO Box 100-887 Brooklyn, NY 11210 Tel: (718) 763-4685 Fax: (718) 763-6241 info@ReggaeCD.com "BUILDING A REGGAE WORLD" ReggaeCD.com http://www.reggaecd.com/ [4] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From Roots-ee (R.A.W. #214) Subject: The Ark Band/R.A.W.1414: aug 19-21 gigs Date: Mon, 16 Aug 2004 23:06:43 -0400 Thu 19 Party on Pearl - Columbus, Ohio lynn and pearl ( off east broad street ) SHOW TIME 5pm-8pm >>>  Party On Pearl Every Thursday evening from June 10 through August 26, 4:30 - 8:00 p.m It's an after-work party with a live band performing in Lynn and Pearl alleys, along with food, beverages, games and a kickball league  Downtown's first  playing across the street on the Statehouse lawn. Band schedule: aug 19--the ark band June 17 June 24 July 01 July 08 July 15 July 22 July 29 August 05 August 12 August 19 August 26 Hoo Doo Soul Band YumbambeJune 10 Disco Inferno The Menus The Chandler Wright Story The Conspiracy Band JuJu Bees Rhythm Review HOWLBand The Shrunken Heads Shucking Bubba Deluxe The Ark Band Teeny Tucker )2004 Downtown Development Resource Center  20 East Broad St.Ste 100  Columbus, Ohio 43215  614.645.5001 Fri 20 Atomic Cafe - Lexington, Kentucky 265 N. Limestone (and Third) (SHOW TIME 9:30pm) Sat 21 Private Reggae Pool Party - Columbus, Ohio (SHOW TIME 1:30pm-4:30pm) Sat 21 Atomic Cafe - Lexington, Kentucky 265 N. Limestone (and Third) (SHOW TIME 9:30pm) one, peace, roots-ee http://thearkband.com [5] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From Lance-O (R.A.W. #904) Subject: JAH SURF EXPO AUG 26th Date: Mon, 16 Aug 2004 20:31:45 -0700 B I A N N U A L S U R F / R E G G A E E X P O A U G 26th KULCHA SHOK MUZIK in association JAH SURF.com Presents their second bi-annual surf & reggae expo; every August & December. The next one happens the last Thursday in August Thursday Aug 26th 7pm at the Corner Bar in Coconut Grove(Miami) 3310b Mary St. This is the same venue/place we do our weekly reggae & surf party called JAH SURF. We will have 25 booths of the best in surf & reggae products. We will have surf & skate shops like Liquid addiction, Now Boarding, MIA & Blackies. Surfboards from P Shapes, C Shapes, Viking, Longest, Chilo, Surfboards Miami & Mindless out of Melbourne. There will be reggae/surf/beach apparel from Bianca Bikinis, Killer Life, MAka Hawaii & RUF. We will have several artists on display. Miscellaneous products like a surf furniture company, Teds Shreds surf wax candles, resturant Tree Of Zion, Control Skate park, Xango health products, Surfrider, Sky Banditz kite boarding, and jewelry. The event will have 4 live acts/bands Ras recording artist/surfer from Barbados David Kirton, KULCHA SHOK MUZIK recording artist WOOKIE J in support of his upcoming cd 'NATTY NEVER WEARY', roots rock band feat JAHSURF team rider Alex Casal & UPROOTED, & JACUZZI FUZZ, a reggae/rock/ska band. There will be giveaways, a surfboard raffle, and a real good time. Our last one, which was our first, was very successful. For more information please call LANCE-O @ 305 534 6110. AND DON'T FORGET EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT IT'S JAH SURF @ THE CORNER BAR w/ LANCE-O. This week it's RONEO formerly Ron Lacks performs live. Love & Respect, LANCE-O KULCHA SHOK MUZIK,Inc. 'REGGAE VIBES' 1218 Drexel Av #203 Miami, Fl 33139 USA 305.534.6110 http://www.kulchashok.com [6] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From Wendy Russell (R.A.W. #124) Subject: Want to volunteer at Quincy's FEATHER RIVER reggae FESTIVAL? Date: Tue, 17 Aug 2004 23:32:24 EDT It's gonna be FUN! Email me (wendy russell) reggaew@aol.com if you want to volunteer! For those soldiers out there that already know how fun it is to build and run a festival, or for those curious about helping make it happen for their first time - or even for those that just wanna dance and have fun and not volunteer but want to know about this festival -- HERE IT IS; Three days of Music & Camping! Remember the Mt. Shasta Renegade Festival in 2002 and 2003? Well the new owners of the ski park up there wanted to stick with extreme sports instead of music, so the festival promoters - Renegade Productions - were asked to find a new venue for their annual Renegade Festival. Fortunately, the Plumas County Fairgrounds in beautiful Quincy, CA was available and the dates are set for August 27, 28 and 29. For More Info, Go to www.renegadeshows.com PERFORMERS The line-up offers the best in International African and Caribbean acts as well as some funk and jambands. Burning Spear, Ras Michael, Eek A Mouse, The Itals, Prezident Brown, Clinton Fearon and The Boogie Brown Band, Tre Hardson Of The (Slim Kid Tre from the Pharcyde), Albino, Wisdom featuring Radio Active, Blue Turtle Seduction, T-Club, Heart, Life and Soul, Pacific Vibration TICKET PRICES: 3-Day Pass: $80 Advance - Increase to $90 after Aug. 23 (Ticket price includes camping with tent) Single Day Tickets: $30 Car camping is an additional $40 for the weekend RV's with hookups is an additional $100 No Refunds. Rain or Shine. All Ages CREDIT CARD PHONE ORDERS: Call 530-583-2801 TICKET OUTLETS: Advance three-day tickets are available at Quincy: Plumas Sights and Sounds - 530-283-1121, The Quincy Natural Foods - 530-283-3528 Redding: The Underground - 530-243-3510 Red Bluff: Sky River Music - 530-527-9100 Mt. Shasta: Mountain Song Natural Food Market - 530-926-3391 Chico: Melody Records - 530-595-8196 Ashland: Music Coop - 541-482-3115 Grants Pass: Listen Here - 541-479-6131 Willits: Mad About Tie Dye - 707-459-1602 Sacramento: The Beat - 916-446-4402 Auburn: Cherry Records - 530-823-2147 Reno: Soundwave CDs - 775-825-5044 Recycled Records - 775-826-4419/332-4644 Carson: Java Joes - 775-883-4004 Olympic Valley: Alice's Mountain Market (was Squaw Valley Community Mkt.) Interwest Village in Squaw Valley, Olympic Valley, CA 96146, 530/581-2014 Nevada City: Love Shack Records - 530/265-3090 Grass Valley: Briar Patch - 530-272-5333 $30 single-day tickets are available online or at the gate. MUSIC TIMES: Friday: 6pm to 11pm Saturday: 3pm to 12am Sunday: 3pm to 10pm Free After Hours indoor concerts until 3am Camping Check-in is 12pm Friday ABOUT VENUE / CAMPING Shady, onsite grassy camping, Hot showers, Swimming nearby at the Feather River. Warm Days and cool nights at 3600' elevation makes this the perfect festival site. Children are welcome but please leave your dog at home. Camping check-in is noon on Friday. No dogs. No drugs. As always Watch for Babylon. ACTIVITIES An international marketplace will display arts and crafts from around the world. Ethnic and festival favorites food will be offered. A special kid's activity area will include cornhusk doll making, hula hoop contests, acorn grinding, face painting, storytelling and more. Vendor Information Call Ed: 775-337-8626 General Information: 530-583-2801 DIRECTIONS Plumas-Sierra County Fairgrounds 204 Fairground Road Quincy, CA 95971 --use this zip code for online directions (MapQuest or ... ) Directions from Reno to Fairgrounds: 1. Take US-395 N towards SUSANVILLE. (approx.26.4 miles) 2. Take the JCT CA-70 exit-exit number 8-toward PORTOLA/QUINCY. (0.2 miles) 3. Turn LEFT onto CA-70. (54.3 miles) 4. Turn RIGHT onto FAIRGROUND RD. (0.1 miles) 5. End at 204 Fairgrounds Rd. Quincy, CA Total Distance (approx. 84.2 miles) Directions from Redding to Fairgrounds: 1. Start out going West on SHASTA ST toward CA-273 S/CA-299 E/MARKET ST. (0.1 miles) 2. Turn LEFT onto CA-273 S/CA-299 E/MARKET ST. ( 3. Turn LEFT onto CA-299 E/TEHEMA ST. Continue to follow CA-299 E. (1.3 miles) 4. Merge onto I-5 S toward RED BLUFF/SACRAMENTO. (29.8 miles) 5. Take the CA-99/CA-36 exit toward CHICO/LASSEN PARK. (0.1 miles) 6. Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto CA-36/CA-99/ANTELOPE BLVD. continue to follow CA-36/CA-99. (2.1 miles) 7. Turn LEFT ont CA-36. (66.0 miles) 8. Turn RIGHT onto CA-89 E. (45.4 miles) 9. Turn LEFT onto FAIRGROUND RD. (0.1 miles) 10. End at 204 Fairgrounds Rd. Quincy, CA Total Distance: (approx. 145.3 miles) Directions from Sacramento to Fairgrounds: 1. Take I-80 N towards Truckee 2. Turn LEFT onto CA-89 (67.0 miles) 3. Go approx. 25 miles to stop sogn in Sierraville. Turn left. You are still on CA-89i 4. Go another 5 miles....CA-89 forks to the right. It is easy to miss this. Pay attention. 5. Go approx 20 miles until CA-89 ends at stop sign in Graeeagle. Turn left on to CA-70 6. Turn RIGHT onto FAIRGROUND RD. (23 miles) 7. End at 204 Fairgrounds Rd. Quincy, CA Total Distance: (approx. 171.3 miles) Directions from Chico to Fairgrounds: 1. Start out going Southeast on WALL ST toward E 6TH ST. (0.2 miles) 2. Turn LEFT onto CA-32 E/E 9TH ST. (0.9 miles) 3. Merge onto CA-99 S. (10.6 miles) 4. Turn LEFT onto CA-149. (4.6 miles) 5. Turn LEFT onto CA-70 N. (72.6 miles) 6. Turn LEFT onto FAIRGROUND RD. (0.1 miles) 7. End at 204 FAIRGROUND RD QUINCY CA Total Distance: (approx. 89.25 miles) ----------------------- Wendy Russell Fresno, CA Remember JAMAICA MY WEEKEND, August 15, THIS Sunday, 5pm to 10pm. >From Jamaica; the legendary DON CARLOS, backed by WADI GAD & JAH BANDIS. >From South America, USA and Jamaica; Red I with Los Leones del Norte (The Lions of the North). >From our own San Juaquin Valley: Green Machine, with guest appearance by Ras Horace. Reality Sounds spins in between! St. Therese Church, corner Floradora and Maroa, Fresno, CA All Ages, Crafts & Food Vendors, "Over 21 Garden" Brought to you by Tower District Marketing Committee and Wendy Russell Productions. www.towerdistrict.org Business, Press or Vendors; 559 497 8362 Music or Volunteering; 559 226 9280 or ReggaeW@aol.com -- ph: (559) 226 9280 fax: (559) 226 2219 ReggaeW@aol.com Reggae Festival Guide editor. Promoter, writer and photographer. www.ReggaeFestivalGuide.com or Editor@ReggaeFestivalGuide.com . Radio DJ on Satellite Radio Bilingue: nationwide via airwaves, worldwide on www.radiobilingue.org . *** Jah Guide and Protect *** [7] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From Scotti B (R.A.W. #596) Subject: Hotel Phillips - official sponsor for the International World Music Festival in Kansas City Date: Tue, 17 Aug 2004 23:43:52 -0500 Hotel Phillips - official sponsor for the International World Music Festival. Offering special room rates for reggae fans at $79.00 per night. Bands will be staying here. Free shuttle to and from the festival site. Located in downtown Kansas City Missouri (approx 6 miles form site) Call this number for special rate - 800-433-1426 Scotti B *********************************************************************** 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."