(/`7._(/`7......Wha Gwaan in R.A.W......74/)_.74/) Tuesday July 06, 2004 ************************************************************************* *INDEX [1] GWAAN HYPE - press release [2] Reggae Vibes News Bulletin (June 30, 2004) [3] Inner Visions - Doing it Roots Reggae Way - D.C & Atlanta added for 7/04 Tour [4] The ark band: fyi: post from rec.music.reggae [5] JAH SURF [6] Upcoming cd release event for the CONGREGATION band with very special guest RAS MIDAS [7] 'REGGAE VIBES' #428 [8] The Ark Band/RAW 1414 : July 9 and 10 gigs [9] #1792 Selecta7souN system in july* [10] OOKLAH THE MOC upcoming events [11] MABRAK - 30 YEARS OF ROOTS, ROCK, REGGAE ************************************************************************* [1] !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! >From Rude Gal (RAW #) Subject: GWAAN HYPE - press release Date: Thu, July 1, 2004 1:11 am From: "RudeGal" Contact: RudeGal RudeGal Ent. rudegal@rudegal.com The time has come, Dancehall recording artist; KC Jockey is about to drop another riddim release. You might be familiar with his first, Diggy Diggy which was release via VP Records in February of 2003 as a part of their Riddem Driven series. However, being an astute businessman as well as an artist, KC Jockey is releasing his next riddim titled Gwan Hype via his own label; Sweet Sadies Productions. The priority single is the self-titled track Gwan Hype by KC Jockey featuring Dancehalls Bad Gyal recording artist CeCile. Definitely the one youre going to want to pump! The full riddim release has been available online via the Sweet Sadies website since May 11th with a retail release date still be scheduled: www.sweetsadiesproductions.com. If you'd like to review this for your publication, please let me know and I can send you a package. Meanwhile, keep in mind KC Jockeys album Gal Dem Jockey is in the works and should be released later this summer, also curtsey of his own label  Sweet Sadies Productions. KC Jockey was also featured in Billboard recently. Click here: http://www.billboard.com/bb/daily/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1000482 307 and read up on the great collaborations/artist hes worked with for his debut Dancehall album NOTE: For distributers contact Sweet Sadies Productions at: karlmarx1@optonline.net [2] !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! >From Reggae Vibes Productions NL (RAW #1050) Subject:Reggae Vibes News Bulletin (June 30, 2004) Date: Thu, July 1, 2004 4:44 am From: Reggae Vibes Productions NL -*- http://www.reggae-vibes.com -*- -*- News Bulletin (June 30, 2004) -*- Playlist for Thursday, July 1, 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. The latest Tony 'CD' Kelly and his K-Licious Crew contribution to VP's Riddim Driven series is the "Grindin" riddim. George Nooks' cd "Don't Give Up" could have easily been called "The Best Of...". Modern roots music is what Panther Records offers on their solid compilation set entitled "Vinyl With Love Part Two". "Vinyl With Love (Dancehall)" is a nice compilation set from Panther Records. Rodney Hunter's superb CD "Hunter Files" is off the reggae path, but is a warm bath in which one desires to stay immersed. Seeed's Mini-CD "Release" features the group's tune over the refixed version of the "Cure" riddim as well as further cuts by Delly Ranks and Capleton. Sirius Records have released three cuts for the "Liberation" riddim featuring Selah Colins, African Simba and the combination duo Dennis Alcapone & Nereus Joseph. Scorcher Music has unleashed four 7" singles with tunes from Dennis Brown, Gregory Isaacs, Leroy Sibbles, Delroy Wilson and Jack Radics. Jah Tubbys 10inch features roots tunes by Gregory Fabulous & Prof. Natty's "Love Jah" and Gregory Fabulous' "Tra-La-La" plus its dub versions. Deep roots 10inch coming from the Jah Tubbys label featuring the fairly unknown A Jones & The Ma-Kaya Crew. Souljah's Sound Bash Impression : David Rodigan - alongside Jah Sound International & Herb-A-Lize-It. Souljah's Soundclash Impression : 45 Shoot Out - Fireball, Culture Rock, Kingstone & Top Frankin. 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 **** Luciano's new album "Serious Times" is a very good collection of tunes. "Worried", a very fine fast paced and 'crowded' bashment riddim, is featured on Greensleeves Rhythm Album #53. On "Mafia & Fluxy Present Music For Lovers Vol. 5" you'll find sixteen swooners for those cherished moments. The Solution's 'second album "Lovely Life" is a very entertaining roots album. "The Roots Of Jamaican Ska ~ 42 Ska, Rocksteady & Reggae Scorchers" is an excellent showcase of Jamaica's musical history. "Career", a bouncy and very danceable riddim, gets VP Records' "Riddim Driven" treatment. The DVD "Reggae Nation ~ The Real Spring Break" features the music and the madness from the 2003 college Spring Break in Rosarito, Mexico. Notable 7"singles from Tony Roots, Mykal Rose, J.D. Smoothe, Karen Vibes and Chrisinti on the "Guide Us" riddim. "Wild Fire" is an excellent roots riddim featuring cuts from Luciano, Ras Shiloh, Ginjah, Chrisinti and Turbulence. The new "LionVibes" label has been added to our profiles section. Dennis Alcapone meets Rude Rich & The High Notes. Concert Impression by Souljah. THIS AND MUCH MORE AT : http://www.reggae-vibes.com _____________________________________________ (c) 2003 Reggae Vibes Productions _____________________________________________ Respect & one love.... Teacher & Mr. T (RAW #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 [3] !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! >From: MOJAMAICA (RAW #1667) Subject: Inner Visions - Doing it Roots Reggae Way - D.C & Atlanta added for 7/04 Tour Date: Monday, July 05, 2004 7:50 PM Nuh sir! It's a Reggae Evolution: It's not a big bang theory; it's an Inner Visions theory! The guys have arrived; it has been exactly one month since Inner Visions hit the Reggae circuit for their 2004 U.S. Tour and Yes! Nuh! Fi jealous the guys are Inner Gizing the crowds where ever they go. In the words of Reggae Great Everton Blender, "Lift up your head and hold it up High." Last Wednesday he reminded us all of the need for Reggae Brotherhood by saying: " don't knock down your brother that are trying to make it, give them a helping hand!" Much respect to Everton Blender for sharing the much needed Rasta awareness. It is a reminder that is definitely needed right now on the Reggae scene. The music is of Jamaican Origin, the message still remains, Love, Peace and Unity! Spread abroad by MANY messengers. A hand cannot function without fingers; we are one with JAH with the spread of his message that is in this music we call Reggae. Love and Unity my brothers, Love and Unity. There is only one that is the most high and that Is JAH alone. For a long time I am asked why? I continue to support this group called Inner Visions. I do so because they are genuine brothers with big Rasta Hearts, they have a true Love for the work they are doing and it shows. No matter what the situation is, they are steadfast in strength and unity. For a long time we have all referred to them as the "Love One Another" crew. That's because they continually show this meek demeanor, this Love whether in a positive or negative situation. Steady on the grounds of JAH! Joyfully spreading the message of love through Reggae. It's no wonder why the fans gravitate towards them; it's the demonstration of "Love" that is personalized by Inner Visions, along with GREAT Harmonies and a stage performance that would make a storm cloud tame. Yes, Inner Visions are out there doing their thing and doing it well, pleasing the Audiences. Hear this now, The Inner Visions band after 20+ years in the business, gets better and better, if musical perfection can be improved, they are showing audiences statewide, IT CAN! Check them out and become Inner Gized check them Live! www.innervisionsreggae.com Updated Tour Listing with two special venues added - D.C. and Atlanta! Friday - July 9, 2004: Mayor's Cup Festival; Plattsburgh, NY - http://www.mayorscup.com/ Saturday - July 10, 2004 - Kili's Kafi & Lounge, 2009 8th St. NW, Washington DC 20009 website: www.kilimanjarodc.com Telephone: (202) 579-232-1562 Sunday - July 11, 2004 - Atlanta Caribfest- Georgia International Horse Park, 1996 Centennial Olympic Pkwy, Conyers, GA 30013, TOLL FREE: 888-860-4224, Performance time: 8:00PM to 9:30PM. website: http://www.caribfest.info/index.html Saturday - July 17, 2004: The Chance Theater; 6 Crannell St; Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 http://www.thechancetheater.com/ with Yellow Man 9PM Tix: $15 Thursday and Friday - July 22 & 23, 2004 : Falcon Ridge Folk Festival; Hillsdale, NY - http://www.falconridgefolk.com New England Reggae Festival; Charlestown, RI - http://www.newenglandreggae.com/festival.php Friday - August 6, 2004 : Caribbean Nights at Robin Hood Dell; Philadelphia Saturday - August 7, 2004 : Northeast Kingdom Music Festival; Albany, NY - http://www.nekmf.com Saturday - August 21, 2004: Stratton Reggae Festival; Stratton Mountain Resort Village; Stratton Access Road; Stratton Mountain, VT 05155 www.stratton.com Performance: 12:30-2:30PM NOTE: Inner Visions Summer U.S. Tour is constantly evloving, dates are added weekly . Please check their website for updates. www.innervisionsreggae.com Inner Visions Contact Info: For U.S. bookings, please contact: Patty Watts Radiant Enterprises Phone: 413-624-3948 patty@radiantenterprises.com For Caribbean bookings, please contact: Naomi Baylarian Moko Jumbi 'n' Fren Dem Entertainment Mgmt. Phone: 340-774-6105 nbaylarian@mokojumbi.com Mushiya Mushiya Felecia Strickland RAW #1667 Jobe Enterprises P.O. Box 600542 Dallas, Texas 75360-0542 Mushiya 89.3 Irie FM Dallas, Reggae DJ's PR http://www.mikeydread.com/ http://www.innervisionsreggae.com/ (214) 725-4191 tel: (469) 767-9730 Mojamaica@aol.com [4] !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! >From: Ark band (Raw 1414) Subject: The ark band: fyi: post from rec.music.reggae Date: Sunday, July 04, 2004 1:06 PM ----- Original Message ----- From: "donpablo" Newsgroups: rec.music.reggae Sent: Sunday, July 04, 2004 11:01 AM Subject: Re: the ark band headlines on july 30 @ the 9th bricktown ( oklahoma city ) fest on july 30 ( a 2-day free fest ) hey rlam, the ark band rocks! i saw the ark band for the 1st time at the kalamazoo reggae festival ( i was selecting between bands) what a great band, tight, professional, and they were definately having fun. thanks for letting everyone around here know about 'em pablo ================= thsxa pablo... one, peace, roots-ee raw214 http://thearkband.com raw 1414 [5] !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! >From Lance-O (RAW #904) Subject: JAH SURF Date: Sun, July 4, 2004 12:34 pm J A H S U R F J A H S U R F J A H S U R F *****OUR SURF/REGGAE EXPO IS AUG 26th****** booths are going quick half are already reserved. We will have 4 reggae bands: NEGUS NEGAST from Venezuela, WOOKIE J, UPROOTED & JACUZZI FUZZ. JAH SURF IS EVERY THURSDAY....(Pease pass along, post or print freely....thanks) Every Thursday is now called JAH SURF. We HAVE moved around the corner to The Corner Bar 3310b Mary St in Coconut Grove it's every Thursday. We will feature surf movies & videos, giveaways, surprises,etc. and this week it's the launch party for the original Surfboards Miami. A South Beach original from the 60's. DJ's Mello-D & Ras Adrain will be at the control spinning the best in roots reggae. So come out early as doors open @ 9pm all this is only $5 and we have $2 dolla no holla drafts AND OTHER DRINK SPECIALS. Ladies bring a flyer in for one free drink special. It's going to be a good time. Lets keep building a strong vibe as we've moved to the Grove. For more it's 305 534 6110 or 305 529 8555. Surf report 786 276 OLAS(6527). We are going to do our bi-annual surf/reggae trade & expo Aug 26. Space is very limited, so interested parties get in touch asap 305 534 6110 *****PLEASE PASS ALONG FREELY***** 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: Stamina! Productions (RAW #374) Subject:Upcoming cd release event for the CONGREGATION band with very special guest RAS MIDAS Date: Sunday, July 04, 2004 6:24 PM FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: WHO: the CONGREGATION band w/special guest RAS MIDAS WHAT: CELEBRATION OF THE RELEASE OF "CONGREGATION," THE NEW CD BY THE CONGREGATION BAND WHERE: KUUMBWA JAZZ CENTER, 320 CEDAR ST., DOWNTOWN SANTA CRUZ WHEN: FRIDAY, JULY 9, 2004 TIME: DJ STARTS AT 7 PM INFO: 831.427.2227 or 831.466.9213 One of the finest and most original new reggae ensembles of this millennium lives and performs right here in Northern California. The CONGREGATION band will be checking into the Kuumbwa Jazz Center in downtown Santa Cruz on Friday, July 9th to celebrate the release of its eponymous new cd album, currently receiving national and worldwide radio airplay and critical acclaim. Led by musical young lion Christopher Plaza Perreira, who at the age of 24 already has three cds released under his own name, and sparkplugged by the original Root Awakening veteran reggae drum/bass team of Bruce Benjamin and Herb Daly, the CONGREGATION band delivers a high octane neo-roots reggae sound tinged with flavors of jazz and modern dance-hall. Seasoned guitarist Benny Torres helps get the hips and soul moving, along with sultry heartfelt vocals from Carrie Robinson and scorching solos by young trombone prodigy Matt Davis. In addition to CONGREGATION, we're proud to present a very special guest appearance by Jamaican-born international roots reggae recording and performing legend RAS MIDAS. Among his many albums through the years, Midas has had intercontinental hits in Jamaica, Europe and Africa, most notably with half-million-selling "Kudea-bamba" which he sang in both English and Swahili. Through decades of writing great songs and performing them globally, he's earned his place as one of the original roots reggae songwriters/composers/singers of the Bob Marley era. Please join us at this excellent venue, which has hosted some of the greatest names in music, has superb acoustics and features delicious food, for a night with the CONGREGATION band, featuring a rare, special and very welcome performance by roots reggae innovator RAS MIDAS! Links: www.congregationband.com http://www.kuumbwajazz.org/ Stamina! Productions (RAW #374) POB 4152 Santa Cruz, CA 95063 888-292-5364 [7] !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! >From Lance-O (RAW #904) Subject: 'REGGAE VIBES' #428 Date: Monday, July 05, 2004 5:14 AM GREETINGS!!!!! NOW NEWSLETTER TIME(which is also an outline for the audio version) REGGAE VIBES #428 WEEKLY NEWSLETTER & Audio Link to the Radio Report First the audio link in MP3 or zip format: http://www.kulchashok.com/reggaevibes428.mp3 This week's 'REGGAE VIBES' is courtesy of Danga Zone Entertainment. Their latest discovery is Luddy and his first single is called "Home Tonight." For more http://www.dangazone.com Also courtesy of Greensleeves Records and their signature series 'RAGGA RAGGA RAGGA 2004' feat. Vybez Kartel, Predator, Sizzla, Wayne Marshall, Bounty Killer & more Vybez. For more http://www.greensleeves.net KULCHA SHOK MUZIK presents: JAH SURF Thursdays which now happens weekly at a new venue. It's literally around the corner......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 reggae & dancehall. Surf videos, giveaways and a monthly surfboard raffle. 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." 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. LUDDY INTERVIEW 2. US SOUND CLASH CHAMPIONSHIP 3. BUNNY WAILER 4. NEW RELEASES 5. TRIVIA 6. SELECTOR'S CHOICE NATTY REMO & STANDPIPE 'GHETTO YOUTHS' 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. NO TOP 10 FOR THIS WEEK 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: The Ark Band (RAW #1414) Subject: The Ark Band/RAW 1414 : July 9 and 10 gigs Date: Monday, July 05, 2004 9:21 AM JULY Friday 9 Kingfish Restaurant & Tiki Bar (pka The Lantern) Bay City, Michigan 1019 N. Water St. (SHOW TIME 7:30pm) Saturday 10 Kingfish Restaurant & Tiki Bar (pka The Lantern) - Bay City, Michigan 1019 N. Water St. (SHOW TIME 7:30pm) **on the shores of the Saginaw River one, peace, roots-ee http://thearkband.com [9] !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! >From: Christopher Jahmeek (RAW #1792) Subject: #1792 Selecta7souN system in july* Date: Monday, July 05, 2004 7:52 PM summer 2004 is hot in Arizona,U.S.A. with nice sessions in the central desert valley zone! The after 4th reggae dub party was irie on a ites mellow tone. nuff RASpects to the Phoenix crew for hosting the house vibes with Selecta7souN system on the wheels of steel toasting waxx. special appearence for Selecta7souN system this saturday nite7/10/04 @ http://www.thesailinn.com in Tempe,AZ. 21 & over with rockers Kindread before & between setts. 8pm till 1am w/small cover charge. (north-west corner of 1rst & farmer 480-921-1775 for info) dont forget every monday nite in Scottsdale Arizona Selecta7souN system plays http://www.earlsretaurants.com "TIN PALACE LOCATION" (on south-west corner of frank lloyd wright & loop101_pima) 480-607-1941 for info 21&over with NO COVER CHARGE* indoor/outdoor venue with two rooms/patio of dj style! DONT MISS!!!!!!!Jahmeek Productions: Sunday Reggae Massive on july18th2004 live & direct at the Sail Inn Tempe,AZ. BIG UP! from east mountains of new mexico: Mystic Vision http://www.mysticvisionmusic.com featuring band: ONE FOUNDATION also arizona rockers: KINDREAD will perform with local native roots: WAILING COYOTES backed by a dancehall session from: FIREWORKS SOUND and a heavyweight dub helping from: SELECTA7SOUN SYSTEM (north-west corner of 1rst & farmer 480-921-1775 for info*)$6.00 vending space still available call 480-897-1404 for place. giv+thanx http://jahmeek.homestead.com/files/sunday_reggae_massive_7_18_04.jpg >forward the message* -RASpects+ http://www.jahmeekproductions.com stay tuned south-west U.S. more dates T.B.A. soon come* [10] !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! >From Ooklah the Moc (RAW #) Subject: OOKLAH THE MOC upcoming events From: abush@ooklahthemoc.com Date: Tue, July 6, 2004 12:58 pm Aloha from the Ooklah Crew, Please attend one or all of our upcoming shows: July 9 HARD ROCK CAFE Honolulu, O`ahu July 16 COMPADRES Lahaina, Maui July 17 CASSANOVAS, Makawao, Maui July 30 BOARDRIDERS Kailua, O`ahu July 31 INDIGO NITECLUB, Downtown Honolulu, O`ahu August 13 HALE`IWA JOE's North Shore, O`ahu September 27 KAPI`OLANI COMMUNITY COLLEGE noontime concert free, all ages, on campus ...more dates to be announced soon, including opening for the legendary SKATALLITES and the OOKLAH MAINLAND TOUR PART II (currently scheduled in October). Please check our webpage for specifics and to pick up an Ooklah Tshirt or the new CD OOKLAH THE MOC - REARRANGE YOUR POSITIVE (Mar.2004). Mahalo to all ooklah [11] !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! >From Mabrak (RAW #1508) Subject:MABRAK - 30 YEARS OF ROOTS, ROCK, REGGAE SOUNDS......SUMMER SHOWS 2004 ....... From: MABRAK7@aol.com Date: Tue, July 6, 2004 8:37 am Greetings! MABRAK 7/9/04 - THE SIX RIVERS BREWERY - 1300 CENTRAL AVE - McKINLEYVILLE, CA 7/10/04 - OLD TOWN HEIDELBERG CO. - 325 2ND ST - EUREKA, CA More dates TBA.......... www.webspawner.com/users/mabrak7/index.html lm# 1508 *********************************************************************** 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. 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