(/`7._(/`7......Wha Gwaan in R.A.W......74/)_.74/) Wednesday December 01, 2004 _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ *INDEX [1] Reggae Runnings..... [2] BATCH & AS ATTITUDE w/ The Zionaires [3] For immediate release- Cincinnati finally has a Reggae Club!!!! [4] ZION Trinity live @ DRAGON's DEN - 12/2 [5] Last few days to pre-order RUN FREE  the newest release from MYSTAFYA!!! [6] New show now up on Skank Radio [7] 'REGGAE VIBES' #449 [8] Creation Steppin' Radio # 1681 [9] Jamaican Flag Icon [10] PACIFIC VIBRATIONS cd release party ! [11] Caribbean Multi- Cultural Festival & Jamaican Me Crazy Yardcore Sundays [12] MOOR SOUND PLAYS CLUB SEHO L.E.S. NYC - FRI. NOV. 26, 2004. _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ [1] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From Ambassador David (R.A.W. #5) Subject: Reggae Runnings..... Date: Sat, 27 Nov 2004 11:08:21 EST From: Davidbauma@aol.com Ambassador David's Productions 269-665-7483 "Your Caribbean Connection" Reggae Music "Special Music for Special People" Ambassador David's Pick Universal Xpression @ Czar's Dec. 3rd Call the Clarion 269-983-0650 ( 2 blocks from Czar's) mention Czar's get a SUPER low rate of $59.00 for Jamaica Me Crazy Fridays LARGE INDOOR swimming pool! Czars - http://www.czars.com 505 Pleasant St. St. Joseph 269-983-1166 - 10 PM Jamaica Me Crazy Fridays REGGAE BANDS EVERY 1ST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH December 3 - Universal Xpression January 7 - Aswah Greggori & the Enforcers NEW - NEW - NEW -NEW Shooters of Saginaw - 10 PM 8845 Gratiot Road Saginaw Mi 48609 Tickets Hotline: (989) 781-6333 November 27th Immunity December 9th - Universal Xpression Boathouse 10 PM 449 Water St. Saugatuck, 269-857-2888 December 18 - Roots Rock Society Stage Coach Bar (Behind the Black Hawk Restaurants) Corner of M-43 & M-89 Richland 269-629-9460 9 PM Dec. 3 & 4 Zion Lion Union Cabaret & Grill 125 South Kalamazoo Mall 269-384-6756 - 9 PM New Year Eve - Gypsi Fari Champs 140 East Grand River, Brighton, MI 810-227-4443 9 PM January 21 & 22 Tropical Mix The Radio Tavern 616-235-0531 661 Bridge NW, Grand Rapids Sunday Nights Reggae Night with Selector Hazey JANUARY 29 BOB MARLEY'S B-BASH STATE THEATRE KAZOO Dub Dis & Devon Brown WSG Pistachio - Zion Lion - DJ the African Teacher In The One Love Lounge DJ Mr. Chazz Tickets on sale at the Kalamazoo State Theatre 269-345-6500 www.kazoostate.com or Ticket Master 269-373-700 www.ticketmaster.com Check It Out! Reggaeambassadors.org Detroitreggae.com Chicago_Reggae.com Jamaican Dave's Take Out "The Real Taste Of Jamaica" 1059 Wealthy, Grand Rapids 616-458-7875 OZ - Thursday Billy the Kid 210 S. Fifth Ave Downtown Ann Arbor 21 + T.C. Speakeasy 207 East Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti Reggae Sundays DJ Joshua Reggae Revolution WIDR 89.1 FM DJ - I.B. - Kazoo Tuesday 10 PM - Midnight Request line 269-387-6303 Reggae Sunsplash - East Lansing Sundays 2pm-6pm. WDBM, 88.9, www.impact89fm.org Natty Dreadlock Rock - Rootsmon Bird- Lansing Sundays 5pm-9pm, WLNZ, 89.7, www.wlnz.org or webradio.com Reggae on WCBN, 88.3 www.wcbn.org Saturdays from 7-9PM WCBN, 88.3 FM Train to Skaville "Strictly Vintage Jamaican Music" 7PM-8PM Tuesday REGGAE STREET WSND 88.9 FM - South Bend The African Teacher & Jah Dave @ the Controls Saturday 10 PM - Midnight Rastaman Vibrations Monday from 9-10pm on WXOU 88.3FM - Detroit O.C. Roberts WHPR 88.1 FM - Detroit Saturdays 8 PM to 12 AM Please Forward This Email to All Your Friends Turn Them On To Jah's Music - Reggae Music To Be Added To Ambassador David's Reggae Mailing List Please Reply To Davidbauma@aol.com [2] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From Lance-O (R.A.W. #904) Subject: BATCH & AS ATTITUDE w/ The Zionaires Date: Sat, 27 Nov 2004 09:20:46 -0700 From: LANCE-O Greetings RAW Massive, I wanted to let interested parties know that Batch, Ras Attitude backed by the zionaires are in town and based out of South Florida for their temporary stay. They are here until Jan unlesss they can get more work. They played for me at JAH SURF and they were unbelievable. From covers to originals, they were really really good and are apart of this new contingent of roots reggae out of St Croix USVI. If youre interested in booking them let me know . They will be in the NE from Dec 18-28 parts of it are tentative. Contact me if youre interested. Love & Respect, LANCE-O JAH SURF, Inc. KULCHA SHOK MUZIK,Inc. 'REGGAE VIBES' 1218 Drexel Av #203 Miami, Fl 33139 USA 305.534.6110 http://www.kulchashok.com http://www.jahsurf.com [3] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From RastaRich (R.A.W. #1813) Subject: For immediate release- Cincinnati finally has a Reggae Club!!!! Date: Sat, 27 Nov 2004 11:57:21 EST From: WfoRich@aol.com Friends... Cincinnati finally has a Reggae Club!!!! CLUB ELEMENTS - A Reggae Dancehall at 1762 Seymour a mile east of exit 9 on I-75 is open in the "Nati". Featuring JAMDOWN SOUND PROMOTIONS "ROTCIV" and JAH CUTCHIE - Co-Host of Rythm Come Forward radio show Fridays at 2am-5am on WAIF 88.3fm Also on site is "REGGAE ELEMENTS" - Your one stop CULTURE SHOP...with everything a good Rasta could want and more. Join Cutchie at Club Elements Fridays Thru Mondays 11pm till 3 or 4am for some Reggae at it's finest. More info Ziongateman@aol.com (513) 351-0283 Cutchie. [4] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From ZION Trinity (R.A.W. #) Subject: ZION Trinity live @ DRAGON's DEN - 12/2 Date: Sat, 27 Nov 2004 14:01:52 -0800 (PST) From: ZION Trinity ZION Trinity THIS THURSDAY - December 2nd Live @ Dragon's Den - 10 pm (435 Esplanade Ave. - Above Cafe' Siam) reggae . african chants . jazz . funk [5] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From Mystafya (R.A.W. #1866) Subject: Last few days to pre-order RUN FREE  the newest release from MYSTAFYA!!! Date: Sat, 27 Nov 2004 17:56:17 -0800 (PST) From: Mystafya Last few days to pre-order RUN FREE  the newest release from MYSTAFYA!!! (The official release date is Dec. 1st!!!) RUN FREE - Available for pre-order until Dec. 1st at www.mystafya.com! Dont miss this opportunity! FREE SHIPPING* + $2 pre-order discount*Available online only!!!*The list price is $12.00. Free shipping and $2 discount only available on pre-orders only. Offer ends on Nov. 30th 2004. All pre-orders will be shipped 2 days prior to the release date of Dec. 1st. Please be sure to include your address and email or phone number so that we may contact you in case of any changes. Also  be sure to catch Mystafya live at: La Salles in Chico on DEC. 1st & Coopers Saloon in Nevada City, CA on Dec. 11th at the official CD RELEASE PARTY!!! Mystafya contact info: Scott Wilson 432-5400 or Matt Allard 274-8019 mystafya@yahoo.com R.A.W. #1866 [6] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From Professor Skank (R.A.W. #994) Subject: New show now up on Skank Radio Date: Sun, 28 Nov 2004 08:47:30 -0600 From: Professor Skank Greetings, a brand new - and absolutely crucial - one hour stream is now up...tune in if you'd like. www.skankproductions.com Link it at "SKANK RADIO" Keep skankin... Professor Skank #994 [7] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From Lance-O (R.A.W. #904) Subject: 'REGGAE VIBES' #449 Date: Tue, 30 Nov 2004 17:07:45 -0700 From: LANCE-O GREETINGS!!!!! IT'S 'REGGAE VIBES' NEWSLETTER TIME (which is also an outline for the audio version) REGGAE VIBES #449 WEEKLY NEWSLETTER & Audio Link to the Radio Report First the audio link in MP3 format: http://www.kulchashok.com/reggaevibes449.mp3 KULCHA SHOK MUZIK presents: JAH SURF Thursdays which happens at the Corner Bar corner of Oak Av & Mary St in Coconut Grove 3310B MARY ST., in Miami, Fl. LANCE-O is at the control spinning the best in roots reggae & dancehall. Live bands, Surf videos, giveaways and a monthly surfboard raffle. For more info 305 534 6110. Upcoming Events: Nov 11th WOOKIE J, Nov 18th Uprooted, Nov 24-29 1st annual Dirty South surf contest, Dec 9th Dubconscious & Dec 16 former lead singer for Inner Circle & the voice behind 'Bad Boys' & 'Sweat' it's Carlton Coffee.Dec 16th is also our bi-annual reggae & surf expo; displaying the best in reggae & surf oriented products. 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." To purchase them and for more: http://www.KULCHASHOK.com and click on to muziklibrary. Please let us know if you're interested in sponsoring/underwriting this newsletter and/or the audio version heard nearly 140 times a week. First, this week's top stories in reggae & Caribbean music 1. CARIBBEAN SHINING STAR 2. GOLDENEYE FILM FEST 3. VYBEZ KARTEL NEW LABEL/I WAYNE 4. NEW RELEASES 5. TRIVIA 6. SELECTOR'S CHOICE SIZZLA/MORGAN HERITAGE SHES ALL THAT I NEED This week's top ten, as in every week, is compiled from sales from the leading distributors in the US of 7" singles. It is also apart of the weekly, syndicated radio report of the same name. It is now heard on nearly 120 radio stations and also available as an mp3 audio file, upon request. To submit music or info for the program, send it to 1218 Drexel Ave #203 Miami, Fl 33139 USA or call 305 534 6110. THE TOP 10 FOR THIS WEEK 1. LAVA GROUND I WAYNE ROYAL SOLDIER 2. JAMROCK JR GONG GHETTO YOUTHS INTL 3. LONELY GIRL BOSCOM X GIBBO 4. LIVING IN LOVE I WAYNE GIBBO 5. CANT SATISFY HER I WAYNE ROYAL SOLDIER 6. LEGALISE IT SEAN PAUL RENAISSANCE 7. THAT DAY WILL COME CAPLETON GIBBO 8. GLAD IVE GOT YOU RICHIE SPICE LOYAL SOLDIER 9. ITS OK BOUNTY KILLER DON CORELEON 10.I'VE GOT YOUR MAN LADY SAW PLAYHOUSE Much Love & Respect, LANCE-O 1218 DREXEL AV #203 MIAMI, FL 33139 USA 305.534.6110 http://www.kulchashok.com KULCHA SHOK MUZIK, Inc. [8] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From Creation Steppin' Radio (R.A.W. #1681) Subject: Creation Steppin' Radio # 1681 Date: Sun, 28 Nov 2004 09:43:22 -0600 From: John Reichle Creation Steppin' Radio is excited to announce that we have been selected by Serenade Systems to provide on-demand audio content for their AudioFeast package. AudioFeast has hundreds of "channels" that are available to play on your PC or to download to your portable mp3 player. So, now you can take Creation Steppin' with you on the road or wherever, as well as our new program, Creation Steppin' In Dub. To check it out and listen to samples, click here: http://audiofeast.com/partners/creationsteppin.html They gave me a free one year subscription so that I could try it out, and even though my techie skills are limited, I've found this easy to use and full of amazing content besides my own :) And, they're paying royalties to the artists! Nuff Respect- John Reichle # 1681 DJ Bahilman Creation Steppin' Radio Creation Steppin' In Dub http://www.creation-steppin.com [9] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From Sista Irie (R.A.W. #23) Subject: Jamaican Flag Icon Date: Mon, 29 Nov 2004 07:17:52 -0600 From: Sista Irie Greetings, I am looking for a nice graphic of the Jamaican flag blowing in the wind. I have seen them many times but for some reason I am having trouble finding one now. It will be used on the plaque of appreciation for the workers of the Jamaica National Children's Home Tegwyn Unit. If someone has an graphic, preferrably about one and 1/2 inches high, please email to sisirie@io.com That dimension does not have to be exact. Give thanks, Sis Irie #23 [10] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From Pacific Vibrations (R.A.W. #1682) Subject: PACIFIC VIBRATIONS cd release party ! Date: Sun, 28 Nov 2004 22:02:20 -0800 (PST) From: Kerry Wing R.A.W. gente! Pacific Vibrations will be playing a CD Release party in San Francisco for the new album, Eastern Sun: MONDAY, DECEMBER 6th: CLUB DREAD at STUDIO Z, 314 11th St., San Francisco, CA. Details: 9pm-3am. With reggae Djs between sets. Only $7 at the door. Ages 21+. The Eastern Sun CD and posters will be available at the show. ~------ New album: Eastern Sun ------~ The new Pacific Vibrations album, Eastern Sun, will be released on Pomponio Records for ordering on our website on DECEMBER 17 and in stores shortly. The album includes 12 original tracks melding pacific vibes style of rootsy reggae with worldly rhythms, acoustic flavors and conscious lyrics. For a taste: www.myspace.com/pacificvibrations Peace and Blessings, Kerry and Pacific Vibes (R.A.W.# 1682) www.pacvibes.com www.pomponiorecords.net.ms [11] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From Tony Culture (R.A.W. #1781) Subject: Caribbean Multi- Cultural Festival & Jamaican Me Crazy Yardcore Sundays Date: Tue, 30 Nov 2004 15:17:51 -0500 From: Tony Culture Greetings to the Reggae Massive! Tony Culture here. Wanted to let everyone know about the upcoming December 5th, Caribbean Multi- Cultural Festival & Starting December 12th, Jamaican Me Crazy Yardcore Sundays in Arizona! (Info Below or visit Caribbean Multi- Cultural Festival! Sunday, December 5th 2004 12 NOON - 10PM Inside/Outside Club Paraside 3850 W. Indian School 602.272.2334 Performances By: Tony Culture & The Dublifters w/ Justin Trinidad Calypso Band Tommy Do Keith Johnson DJ Lashy Capoeira and others.... Latin, Calypso, Roots, Dancehall, Reggae, Reggaeton Raffle, Door Prize, Arts & Crafts, Food Vendors, Free Parking! Tickets: $10.00 @ the door $7.00 @ http://www.ticketweb.com or to Contact: Shaiba - 602.404.8196 Tony Culture - 602.321.2032 Caribbean Multi- Cultural Festival! Presented by: Afro-Caribbean - Livity Muzick Productions & Club Paradise Jamaican Me Crazy! Yardcore Sundays@ Club Mythos 480.947.6896 2515 N. Scottsdale Rd. Starting December 12th 9PM -2AM Cover: $8.00 Ladies FREE before 10PM Featuring ...DJ Flavor Dange + DJ Freddy Spinning The Best in Dancehall, Lovers Rock, Roots Reggae! I hope you All will attend! Much Love & Respect! Tony Culture Livity Muzick Productions (RAW #1781) P.O. Box 3128 Scottsdale, AZ 85271-3128 Phone: (602) 321-2032 http://www.livitymuzick.com livity-muzick@mail.com [12] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From Moor Sound (R.A.W. #1869) Subject: MOOR SOUND PLAYS CLUB SEHO L.E.S. NYC - FRI. NOV. 26, 2004. Date: Sun, 28 Nov 2004 06:31:59 -0800 (PST) From: Val Clarke From: Moor Sound Greetz. Bigups and thanks to all the fine people who attended the Global Rock Showcase PUNKY REGGAE SKA DUB party at CLUB SEHO in New York City, Friday, Nov. 26, 2004. Nuff respect to RAWster PATRICK JUNIOR and SPIRITUAL UPLIFTMENT who blessed the crowd with a positive Roots Rock Reggae vibe. Bigup to RAGGA LOCKS & TARRIII (the Timberland Dread) for the tight set also. Nuff respect to PROFIT JOSHUA (bigup PRINCE EMANUEL), BOBO SHANTY and TWELVE TRIBES crews who were in the house. Ska-Punk-Reggae bands, AMREV II and ANC ripped their segments with some high energy performances also. It was a Bob Marley's "Punky Reggae Party" fi real. Level vibes all around from a diverse blend of people. Nuff respect to RnB artist HUNI and hiphop artist SHARIEF for the support. CLUB SEHO is being booked by D.I.A. RAW bands are welcome to play CLUB SEHO in NYC. If you are passing through the NYC market and would like to showcase your band contact D.I.A. at DIA@DIA-Inc.com. Think Green Moor Sound. R.A.W. #1869 PS: MAKE SOME NOISE ABOUT THE GENOCIDE IN SUDAN. DIA Records' Jack Ruby Jr. release "CHILDREN DYING" (http://dia-inc.com/JACKRUBYJRDIAW2.wma) is dedicated to the women and children who are being murdered in Sudan. "CHILDREN DYING" track is also dedicated to youths dying on streets corners in urban wars across the U.S. PEACE & LIVE!! *********************************************************************** 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.). 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