(/`7._(/`7......Wha Gwaan in R.A.W......74/)_.74/) Friday December 10, 2004 _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ *INDEX [1] R.A.W. Street Team [2] Greetings from the Prezident [3] The Ark Band/R.A.W. 1414 at McCarthys in Lakewood/Cleveland, Ohio on Sunday Dec 12 [4] Baldread and the Raggamuffin Crew [5] FYI - a recent "High Profile" in the local daily ... tracks reggae in [6] 'REGGAE VIBES' #450 [7] Great New Works from Rocker-T... in Spanish??? [8] S.O.M.S. Music & News [9] Special Announcement - 2005 Annual RaggaMuffins Festival -February 19/20, 2005 _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ [1] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From Ambassador David (R.A.W. #5) Subject: R.A.W. Street Team Date: Wed, 8 Dec 2004 13:03:52 EST From: Davidbauma@aol.com Ambassador David is looking for folks to post posters for the Bob Marley Birthday Bash at the State Theatre ina Kazoo 1/29. If interested please reply with your mailing address. Thanks Ambassador David [2] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From Jahmani Prods (R.A.W. #) Subject: Greetings from the Prezident Date: Tue, 7 Dec 2004 12:51:01 -0500 (EST) From: Prezident Brown Greetings Jahmani Productions is wishing you the Best for the year of 2005. We are currently accepting booking offers for Prezident Brown. Starting in February and March, Prezident will be touring the US nation-wide including Hawaii. He will also be touring in Mexico, Canada, and Europe. Prezident is avalible for Booking throughout the year world wide. Prezident Brown is also available for Studio work and or Dub Plates To Bands, Producers, DJ's and Sound Systems World Wide. Please contact Sean Fay with all inquiries and or Booking offers at jahmanipro@yahoo.com or call 206 527 7057 or 206 669 7470. Jah Bless Sean Fay Prezident Brown Showcase CDs Available! Prezident Brown double CD Showcase Vols. One, Two and Three are available! Each double CD is only $15.00. CD prices include shipping and handling from www.jahmanipro.com. CD's are available wholesale from www.ebreggae.com. http://postsnet.com/r.html?c=383051&r=382485&t=196866204&l=1&d=85686370&u=http%3a%2f%2fwww%2ejahmanipro%2ecom%2fcds%2ehtm&g=0&f=-1 Prezident Brown Showcase Vols. One, Two, and Three Available http://postsnet.com/r.html?c=383051&r=382485&t=196866204&l=1&d=85686370&u=http%3a%2f%2fwww%2ejahmanipro%2ecom%2fcds%2ehtm&g=0&f=-1 Photography by Louis Pena - www.photographybypena.com. You have been sent this email because you have expressed an interest in the Reggae community to Jahmani Productions or our associates. If you do not wish to recieve further emails, please follow the links below to remove. Jahmani Productions 5710 Latona Ave NE Seattle WA 98105. http://www.jahmanipro.com [3] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From Roots-ee (R.A.W. #214) Subject: The ark band/raw 1414 at mc carthys in lakewood/cleveland, ohio on sunday dec 12 Date: Tue, 07 Dec 2004 18:28:36 GMT From: rlam On sunday dec 12, @ mc carthys 16918 detroit lakewood/cleveland, ohio 216-228-1340 10 pm one, peace, roots-ee/ raw 214 http://thearkband.com raw 1414 [4] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From Baldread and the Raggamuffin Crew (R.A.W. #) Subject: Baldread and the Raggamuffin Crew Date: Mon, 6 Dec 2004 02:28:41 EST From: DFRNTVIEW@aol.com Hey Raggamuffin Fans, Come join us for this special musical occasion. Black Repertory Group Theater is presenting a unique evening of live music on the evening of Thursday, December 9th. Ten acts will perform a variety of music styles from 7-PM until 12-am. The line up includes DJ Prince Kollie 91.5 KKUP (providing intermission music), Del Rickie Carter (Blues/Reggae), David Zuckerman (Jazz Guitar), Augusta (Reggae/Blues), 66 Baker (Bluegrass/Funk), Jason Garrison (Acoustic Soul), Shawn Gonzales (Cajun Slide), J-Soul (Acoustic Soul), Baldread Mustapha and the Raggamuffin Crew (Dancehall Reggae), Mar Que (Acoustic Soul), Caesar Myles & The Dreaded Truth (Urban Reggae). The admission is $8.00. This show was organized and produced by local musician, Shawn Gonzales. Its intended to come across as a well orchestrated Jam-Night. Every act, with exception to the last few, will have 20 minutes to perform rehearsed material with the house band, The Dreaded Truth. With the help of Sean Vaughn Scott (Black Repertory Group), they hope to make this a monthly event that anyone can enjoy. The emphasis is to feature Blues, Reggae, and Jazz music performed by local bay area musicians of any ethnic background. For more information, please contact Shawn Gonzales 510-396-3019 www.gonzalesblues@yahoo.com 3201 Adeline Street Berkeley, Ca 1 block south of Ashby Bart Station [5] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From Osei Terry Chandler (R.A.W. #1771) Subject: FYI - a recent "High Profile" in the local daily ... tracks reggae in From: Sent: Monday, December 06, 2004 9:01 AM FYI - a recent "High Profile" in the local daily ... tracks reggae in Charleston SC since 1979 ... be sure to click onto the red x in the gray box for the photo. RAW #1771(?) Osei Terry Chandler 843 814 7609 (mobil) "Forward ever, backward never" PO Box 20802 Charleston, SC 29413 - 0802 [6] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From Lance-O (R.A.W. #904) Subject: 'REGGAE VIBES' #450 Date: Tue, 7 Dec 2004 11:25:32 -0700 From: LANCE-O GREETINGS!!!!! IT'S 'REGGAE VIBES' NEWSLETTER TIME (which is also an outline for the audio version) REGGAE VIBES #450 WEEKLY NEWSLETTER & Audio Link to the Radio Report First the audio link in MP3 format: http://www.kulchashok.com/reggaevibes450.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. I WAYNE INTERVIEW 2. EAST FEST 3. STING 4. NEW RELEASES 5. TRIVIA 6. SELECTOR'S CHOICE BOSCOM X 'JUST ONE' 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. LIVING IN LOVE I WAYNE GIBBO 2. THAT DAY WILL COME CAPLETON GIBBO 3. CANT SATISFY HER I WAYNE LOYAL SOLDIER 4. JAMROCK JR GONG GHETTO YOUTHS INTL 5. CHAKA TALL BEENIE MAN FIRE LINKS 6. CHAKA CHAKA DANCE ELEPHANT MAN FIR LINKS 7. LONELY GIRL BOSCOM X GIBBO 8. I'VE GOT YOUR MAN LADY SAW PLAYHOUSE 9. OR WAH CAPLETON RENAISSANCE 10.FATHER ELEPHANT ELEPHANT MAN BLACK CHINEY Much Love & Respect, LANCE-O 1218 DREXEL AV #203 MIAMI, FL 33139 USA 305.534.6110 http://www.kulchashok.com KULCHA SHOK MUZIK, Inc. [7] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From PSM (R.A.W. #194) Subject: Great New Works from Rocker-T... in Spanish??? Date: Tue, 07 Dec 2004 11:04:41 -0800 From: Steffen Franz Greetings Folks- Spanish??? You heard it right!!! We wanted to send this out to those of you who we knew would really enjoy it. This has been an amazing week for Rocker-T in Panama... Live Shows to sell-out crowds... Interviews 24 - 7, a huge video shoot, and, of course, some great new works in the studio... As you all know Rocker has a brand new album "Hold On Strong" on Zionway/PSM which is available in stores across the US already and online at http://www.zionway.net and of course through Ernie B's Reggae at http://www.ebreggae.com This music that we are forwarding you the link to below is not available anywhere else. It was recorded in Panama just this past week, and features 4 great new Rocker tracks, with production and music from PSM and Stand Out Selector. Nuff Respect to Owen Maigret of Conquering Lion Soundz who produced the "Panama" trip and these tracks, a new music video, and who is the co-exec producer of "Retrospeck" the compilation of Rocker's "Greatest Hits" due out in the US in January. Enjoy this and share it with anyone who you think will enjoy it. These songs will be available in a few months, on Vinyl and on CD... Check it out here: http://www.myspace.com/conqueringlionsoundz Hope you are all having a great Holiday Season... and remember if you do not own "More Luv", Rocker's latest PSM album... there is a 2 for 1 sale going on at http://www.psmrecordings.com Simply, buy Rocker-T's "More Luv" CD for full price and get one for free to give as a gift! Respect and Regards to All- The PSM Promotional Team-- Positive Sound Massive Recordings Positive Sound Management 2261 Market Street, PMB 487 San Francisco, CA, 94114, USA 415.835.4799 office/voicemail http://www.psmrecordings.com/ 100% pure conscious dancehall plus a whole lot more!!! and Independent Distribution Collective 415 West Grand Avenue Oakland, CA, 94612, USA 510.832.0100 phone 510.832.4001 fax Office Hours: Monday through Friday 10 am - 6 pm (PST) http://www.independentdistro.com/ Independent Music Moving Forward!!! Wholesale Music Distribution by Independents for Independents... [8] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From Snake Oil Medicine Show (R.A.W. #) Subject: S.O.M.S. Music & News Date: Wed, 8 Dec 2004 09:50:47 -0500 From: Snake Oil Medicine Show Snake Oil Medicine Show New Music for 2005 #1 Dec. 8, 2004 New CD- "We Make It Nice" Greetings Everyone! This email newsletter is designed to let the WORLD know about the NEW MUSIC that is being released by S.O.M.S. in a 'dis here time!!! First, in early 2004, we released "BluegrasstafarI", a collaborative project, consisting of Snake Oil Medicine Show feat. Ras Alan, members of Acoustic Syndicate, members of Larry Keel Experience, and members of the Ascendants... plus a few more special friends. We have been in a creative whirlwind for quite some time, and the latest result is our BRAND NEW CD called "WE MAKE IT NICE!" This is by far the finest example of Excellent songwriting, Spectacular arrangements, Powerfull chops, the finest Engineering, and SO MUCH FUN!! To order CDs online, go to our webstore... located on our Homepage-www.snakeoilmedicineshow.net or visit the online store, located at: www.jukeboxalive.com Any number of search engines make it easier than ever to find these and other cd's from the "Snake Oil Medicine Show"... as well as see the fantastic ARTWORK that is the signature of this group. Colorfull, Creative, Fun, and Aware a few descriptive words that come to mind while visiting the gallery and website. www.snakeoilmedicineshow.net Check out the NEW CD: "WE MAKE IT NICE!" as well as recent releases: "BLUEGRASTAFARI", "THE LOVE ALBUM", our DVD titled "JAZZ THUGS WITH A HILLBILLY FETISH" Prints of Phil Cheney's (our Dynamic Arte Gallery Curator, and Stage Painter) Paintings, as well as quite a number of Tee Shirts. Support independant artists, and help us on our mission to PROMOTE WORLD PEACE THROUGH ART AND MUSIC!!!! thanks y'all* Geo-metrix/WarpCosm Roots Rock Riddims and LOVE www.snakeoilmedicineshow.net New Years Eve at the Fillmore in Denver, Co. S.O.M.S. will team up with their wonderful pickin' buddies, Yonder Mountain String Band to perform a three band concert at the Filmore Auditorium in Denver, Colorado that will feature Keller Williams, as well!!! The band is so happy to be a part of the New Years Celebration along with these stellar musicians. The SELECTOR, Warpextor Cosmoverse, says to expect to hear songs from the NEW CD, "WE MAKE IT NICE!" , and mix of older tunes, as well as fresh unreleased material. And, of course, a fine display of PAINTINGS in the Dynamic Arte Gallery (onstage, with the performers!) Peace and Love throughout the World is the theme for the S.O.M.S. concert...so bring your Dancing Feet and lets get EXCITED!!!!!!!!!! Dance Instead www.snakeoilmedicineshow.net Warpextor Cosmoverse a.k.a. Geo or "G.S.Peace" george@snakeoilmedicineshow.net Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide #1822 www.snakeoilmedicineshow.net Scary Lion "C-Po" caroline@snakeoilmedicineshow.net Om Namo Naraya Naya www.snakeoilmedicineshow.net Anaki "Banj" Mackinnon Pond andy@snakeoilmedicineshow.net CX-1 Black Hole Bluegrass Boy www.snakeoilmedicineshow.net Dynamacaroni "Chain" phil@snakeoilmedicineshow.net Dynamic Art Gallerie www.snakeoilmedicineshow.net the Vegetarian Drummie "B. Dorsett Seawell III" billy@snakeoilmedicineshow.net if you can walk,you can dance. if you can talk,you can sing Forward the Reggae Vibe, Everytime!! www.snakeoilmedicineshow.net Back 'a Yard. www.snakeoilmedicineshow.net CHNY Celebration Negril, Ja Snake Oil Medicine Show 7 2000 Riverside Dr. Suite #4 7 Asheville 7 NC7 28801 [9] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From Reggae Russ (R.A.W. #19) Subject: Special Announcement - 2005 Annual RaggaMuffins Festival -February 19/20, 2005 Date: Wed, 8 Dec 2004 15:13:37 EST From: ReggaeRuss@aol.com Special Announcement for The 2005 Annual RaggaMuffins Festival!! Saturday & Sunday, February 19th & 20th, 2005 ar the dates announced for the 2005 Annual RaggaMuffins Festival! to be held at the beautiful Long Beach Arena in Long Beach, California. RaggaMuffins & Ticketmaster are running a special for SEAT TICKETS until January 1, 2005. All advance seats can be bought at the special price of $31.00 each for each day.... they make GREAT Holiday gifts! Tickets are on sale at all Ticketmaster locations, Ticketmaster.com, and from the RaggaMuffins office by mail. See below for details on how to obtain those tickets from the Ragga Muffins office at no surcharge! To obtain the holiday special for SEAT tickets from RaggaMuffins, please send a money order (no personal checks) in the amount of $31.00 for each ticket, specify how many tickets you are puchasing and the day/days you want, 19th and/or 20th, include your name and mailing address and mail to: Ragga Muffins Productions 3870 Crenshaw Blvd. Suite 227 Los Angeles, CA 90008 Please remember the special is only good until January 1, 2005. Please mail before December 20th to be able to receive this offer from RaggaMuffins in time for the hoidays! You may also purchase Floor tickets from our office. If you are buying FLOOR tickets, please note "FLOOR TICKETS" in your mail and specify day/days and amount of tickets are being purchased, see prices below. There is no special on FLOOR tickets. After January 1, SEATS will be $36.00 for advance per day and day of show, $42.00. Prices for FLOOR tickets are $50.00 advance and day of show $55.00. Tickets are available through all Ticketmaster locations and ticketmaster.com. You may ask for the SEAT SPECIAL until January 1, 2005. To purchase by phone: (800) 583-8700, (213) 480-3232, (714) 740-2000, (805) 583-8700 and (619) 220-TIXS. For further information and vendor booth information, please call the Ragga Muffins Productions Office at (323) 296-0081. For recorded information call (310) 515-3322. Artist line-up to be announced soon !! Official Website: http://www.raggamuffins.org/ *********************************************************************** 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."