(/`7._(/`7......Wha Gwaan in R.A.W......74/)_.74/) Thursday August 19, 2004 ************************************************************************* *INDEX [1] Reggae Vibes News Bulletin (August 18, 2004) [2] REVIEW: Luciano In St. Louis [3] 2004 annual reggae festival, downtown dayton, ohio is on sunday september 5 [4] Can you help us Tom? [5] Queen Makedah performs at the Jazzhaus in Lawrence [6] 'REGGAE VIBES' #434 ************************************************************************* [1] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From Reggae Vibes Prods NL (R.A.W. #1050) Subject: Reggae Vibes News Bulletin (August 18, 2004) Date: Wed, 18 Aug 2004 22:32:40 +0200 -*- http://www.reggae-vibes.com -*- -*- News Bulletin (August 18, 2004) -*- Playlist for Thursday, August 19, 2004. Check out "Reggae Vibes News" for Announcements, New & Upcoming Releases, Tour Dates and more. From now concert promoters can book a European top reggae act for their planned and upcoming shows. Check our new Bookings section. Listen to the album mix of Gentleman's brand new cd "Confidence". Prince Theo's debut album "Set The Captives Free" contains fifteen positive and upfull tunes worth of hearing. The Richie D produced "Sunlight" is a pleasant catchy riddim with much crossover potential. "Thrilla" is an exciting riddim for VP's Riddim Driven series. Harvel 'Gadaffi' Hart of Annex Productions returns in the spotlight with the brilliant "Summer Bounce" riddim. The "Doctor Echo" album as a whole is more or less a sound landscape ready to be explored. With "Can You Feel" Tanya Mullings delivers a big tune in combination with Ricky General. Tanya Mullings' "Somin Somin" is an entertaining tune in combination with Graigy T of T.O.K. Ginjah.. a growing force in Reggae music. Book review - Reggae Inna Dance Hall Style. New photos have been added to our Picture Gallery: Tanya Mullings, Prince Theo and Ital K. Check out Iggy T's 'Burning Ten', his personal Top 10 of the latest 7" singles. **** Last week's updates at http://www.reggae-vibes.com **** Blood & Fire's latest cd release celebrates the meeting at King Tubby's studio of the late Dennis Brown - in his role as producer as well as vocalist - and legendary mixing engineer Prince Jammy. Donovan "Vendetta" Bennett's "Mad Guitar" riddim is a great dancefloor filler, uptempo and infectious. "Ching Chong" is a wicked collection of all killer no filler on a superb innovative catchy riddim. The absolutely wicked bouncing bashment riddim "Check It Back" gets VP's "Riddim Driven" treatment. Mr. G - formerly known as Goofy - has unleashed "Issues", an album that provides mixed feelings. "Superior" is another hit riddim from Cologne based Pow Pow Productions. "The Needle" sees Dr. Ring-Ding revisiting his roots. The Man From Greenwich Farm - Interview with Prince Alla.. by Peter I. THIS AND MUCH MORE AT : http://www.reggae-vibes.com _____________________________________________ (c) 2004 Reggae Vibes Productions _____________________________________________ Respect & one love.... Teacher & Mr. T (R.A.W. #1050) Reggae Vibes Productions NL Reggae Vibes Website : http://www.reggae-vibes.com email addresses : info@reggae-vibes.com teacher@reggae-vibes.com mr.t@reggae-vibes.com snail mail : Reggae Vibes Productions NL Pieter Brueghelstraat 5 6181 DJ Elsloo The Netherlands phone : +31 46 4373228 (Teacher aka Jo) phone : +31 43 3615318 (Mr.T aka Theo) fax : +31 46 4376427 [2] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From Professor Skank (R.A.W. #) Subject: REVIEW: Luciano In St. Louis Date: Thu, 19 Aug 2004 09:31:48 -0500 Luciano and crew blazed through town last night and put on just a fantastic show at Club Viva. Really blew me away... Viva's a small, basement club and there was a decent crowd, but not packed. The ticket prices were $25 for men and $20 for ladies, which is higher than I've ever seen there, so maybe that scared some people off, I don't know. but it was well worth it, believe me... At 10:30 things started with the Jah Messenger Band laying down some crucial vibes. I forgot Dean Fraser was gonna be there and he came out and just blew the place away. Really incredible musician. just awesome. Played for a bit, then the talented female vocalists took turns (the Far East Singers), then Mikey General came out and sang a few tunes and sounded really good. then it was time for Luciano, and the messenger did not disappoint... this guy's vibe is so uplifting and his music is so good, it's just a shame the place wasn't packed. the newspaper in town has turned its back on reggae and it's a real shame more people don't know what's going on. Oh well... Early on he put his hand on the low ceiling kinda laughing and acting like he was caged in. he still moved around the entire night, but usually he climbs all over the place and with 10 or 11 people on stage, there's just no room to move there. hard to believe where he gets his energy from, though it's obviously all from the joys of serving Jah. he's truly a "messenger," as his songs are joyously sung to spread the message of one love and His Imperial Majesty. there was just such a positive vibe in the room while he was on stage, it was awesome. Very, very uplifting... it was a long day and night, and the memory's not like it used to me, but some of the songs he played were: It's me Again Jah, Good God, Your World And Mine, Why, In this together (at the end), Stay Away and the title track from his latest (Serious Times), Legalize it - though he didn't light up! - and Who Could it Be. Every song was great as the band really sounded tight. One of the best in the business, no doubt about that...a brother named Joseph Israel also came on at the end and took the mic and Luciano was looking at him smiling and nodding in agreement... He went til almost 1:15, so the entire show was 2 hours and 45 minutes, and just a positive, uplifting time from beginning to end. Then afterwards they got a table for him to sign autographs and connect with his fans and it's just great to see him do that. he's a one-of-a-kind performer and it was just a blessing to be able to witness him in such an intimate venue.... If he's in your area, don't even think twice about seeing him. He'll blow ya away... Keep skankin... Professor Skank [3] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From Roots-ee (R.A.W. #214) Subject: 2004 annual reggae festival, downtown dayton, ohio is on sunday september 5 Date: Thu, 19 Aug 2004 13:57:50 -0400 this is a free event. good food. vendors. sweet reggae music the (unofficial ) lineup is -- the present lineup ( unofficially ) is 1 pm -- demolition crew from dayton ( R.A.W.? ) 2 pm -- KMA band from lexington, KY 3 pm -- dougie simpson/w KMA band 4 pm -- groovemaster from toledo ( R.A.W. ) 5 pm -- the ark band from st lucia/columbus ( R.A.W. ) 6 pm -- roots rock society from chicago (R.A.W. ) 7 pm -- seefari from wilberforce, ohio ( R.A.W. ) ============= one, peace, roots-ee http://thearkband.com [4] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From Junior Walker (R.A.W. #1769) Subject: Can you help us Tom? Date: Wed, 18 Aug 2004 18:52:03 -0400 My name is Ray Johnson. I'm currently working with an artist Junior Walker who is a Reggae singer/writer from Jamaica but lives in Canada now. We've put together a 4 song demo (3 originals and 1 remake with Junior's Lyrics) to showcase some of our material and we're looking for feedback from different people. The songs that we've put together are not the finished 'release' versions but were recorded in a studio here in Canada. The versions we recorded were to showcase what we have. Our goal is to find people interested in our style to work with so that we can add a real band to what we've done so that we can take our music to the next level. Would you be able to help us find such people or at least send us in the right direction? Do you know where we could have our music played eg. Radio or websites? Could we send you a demo of our music? Thanks. Sincerely, Ray Johnson and Junior Walker [5] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From Queen Makedah (R.A.W. ) Subject: Queen Makedah performs at the Jazzhaus in Lawrence Date: Thu, 19 Aug 2004 16:04:44 EDT Queen Makedah invites all R.A.W. Members and friends to join her and her band to hear a fine selection of uplifting and inspiring conscious roots music from her albums "The Awakening" and "Spiritual Healing." The show will include a live performance of the new single "Lift You Up" - which Reggae Reviews called an "effervescent, life-affirming roots tune that has the feel of classic and deserves much exposure" - as well as some some new releases from Spiritual Healing, including "Freedom" "Yah Soon Come" "Messiah" "Trust in Yah" and "Thankful." Her musicians include some of Kansas City and the worlds finest, including one of the best rhythm guitar players in the world, Jamaica's own Tommy Mills on guitar from the Bob Marley era, Joe Cameron on drums, Eddie Turner on keys and Kenny Jahn on bass - all from the legendary reggae band Common Ground, voted the best reggae band in Kansas City by the Pitch Magazine in 2000. Saturday Nite, August 28th 10:00 p.m. The Jazzhaus Lawrence, KS for more information call the Jazzhaus at: 785-749-3320 Admission: $4.00 [6] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From Lance-O (R.A.W #904) Subject: 'REGGAE VIBES' #434 Date: Thu, 19 Aug 2004 09:45:23 -0700 GREETINGS!!!!! SORRY FOR THE DELAY I'M STILL HUMAN. IT'S NEWSLETTER TIME (which is also an outline for the audio version) REGGAE VIBES #434 WEEKLY NEWSLETTER & Audio Link to the Radio Report First the audio link in MP3 format: http://www.kulchashok.com/reggaevibes434.mp3 This week's 'REGGAE VIBES' is courtesy of Danga Zone Entertainment. Their latest riddim is the 'Sunshine' feat. Jah Cure, Buju, Luciano & Chuck Fender as well as Luddy, Hezron, Faze & Romeo J. For more http://www.dangazone.com KULCHA SHOK MUZIK presents: JAH SURF Thursdays which now happens the Corner Bar corner of Oak Av & Mary St in Coconut Grove 3310B MARY ST.LANCE-O is at the control spinning the best in roots reggae & dancehall. Surf videos, giveaways and a monthly surfboard raffle. On Aug 26th we will have a reggae/surf expo with booths & people displaying their products. We will also have 4 live acts DAVID KIRTON, WOOKIE J, UPROOTED & JACUZZI FUZZ. For more info 305 534 6110. KULCHA SHOK MUZIK offers sponsorship/underwriting of this email letter & program 'REGGAE VIBES.'KULCHA SHOK MUZIK also produces top quality radio programming, radio spots, voice overs and music videos. They also can dj, MC or host any of your events. KULCHA SHOK also has two releases NATTY REMO "BABYLON FALL" & WOOKIE J "BIG UP THE CHILDREN." 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