(/`7._(/`7......Wha Gwaan in R.A.W......74/)_.74/) Wednesday June 09, 2004 ************************************************************************* *INDEX [1] Submissions for "Wha Gwaan in RAW?" [2] HOT SUMMER RELEASES AND NY EVENTS !! [3] Burning Spear and The Inner Visions Band -Northampton, MA June 17th [4] The Ark Band/RAW 1414 @ Wild Hare on Fri 6/11 @ the Midwest's 7 days/week reggae club [5] JAH SURF [6] 'REGGAE VIBES' #424 [7] Get primed for the Sierra NV World Music Fest on the Reggae Shack, Sunday KTHX [8] Mossman new old school dub out now [9] Mikey Dread, Legendary Jamaican Reggae Singer Coming to Memphis, TN -June 18 [10] Granola Funk Express Kitchen theatre Benefit, SF June 10th]]]] ************************************************************************* [1] !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! >From Tom (#33) Subject: Submissions for "Wha Gwaan in RAW?" Date: Wednesday June 09, 2004 Greetings! After an extremely intense and exhaustive school year, in which I worked 18 hours days since last August, it is almost time for VACATION!!!!!! I will be departing from Guam in a couple days to head for the mainland (mostly CA, NM and Mich), and will not return until JULY 20th. during that time, please send submissions for "Wha Gwaan in RAW?" DIRECTLY to Eric Harris (#1418) at hods@triad.rr.com Anything sent to my address while I am away will NOT get included in WGIR. Usual guidelines hold: text only no attachments, graphics or sound files please include your RAW number thanks for your attention to this matter. Hope to see quite a few of you while I am traveling the States Forwaard Tom #33 **************** In the abundance of water, the fool is thirsty Forward the Reggae Vibe...Every Time ! Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide Tom "Jahson" Pearson R.A.W.#33 http://www.reggaeambassadors.org ************** [2] !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! >From Reggaecd.com (#607) Subject: HOT SUMMER RELEASES AND NY EVENTS !! Date: Sun, 06 Jun 2004 14:19:22 -0400 From: "ReggaeCD.com" Greetings Reggae Fans, Preorder your copy today of reggae's annual top selling double CD compilation "REGGAE GOLD 2004", visit the following link to view track listings and place your order: http://www.reggaecd.com/store/mcart.php?ID=12341 Our HOT "Reggae Rags Clothing Line" www.ReggaeRags.com will be the official wear and co-sponsor of NY City's largest one-day reggae event REGGAE CARIFEST 2004, to be held August 4th at Keyspan Park, 1904 Surf Ave., in Brooklyn. Tentative artists so far include Elephant Man, Beenie Man, Buju Banton, Baby Cham, Sizzla, Merciless, Machel Montano, Rupee and much more to be confirmed. For more information log on to www.ReggaeCarifest.com or call 718-856-5946. At the event, get your "Reggae Carifest 2004" shirts and other garments from the Reggae Rags Clothing Line. See you there! 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 11210-0887 Tel: (718) 763-4685 Fax: (718) 763-6241 "Building A Reggae World" ReggaeCD.com http://www.reggaecd.com/ [3] !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! >From Mushiya Felecia Strickland (#1667) Subject: Burning Spear and The Inner Visions Band -Northampton, MA June 17th Date: Sun, 6 Jun 2004 21:21:16 EDT From: MOJAMAICA@aol.com There's a Natural Mystic flowing through the air and It's happening here: What: Live in concert - Burning Spear and Inner Visions Reggae Band Pearl Street Nightclub, 10 Pearl St., Northampton, MA. 01060 When: Thursday, June 17, 2004 8:30PM, advance tickets $20.00, $23.00 Door Telephone #: 413-586-8686 Burning Spear. www.burningspear.net. Burning Spear one of Jamaica's undisputed Reggae Legends. After 35 years in the Music Business shows no signs of slowing down. It has been said that "His concerts regularly last over two hours, a live show that delivers more energy and vibrancy than many rock and roll bands that are half his age. It is no surprise that Spear was the only reggae artist included in the 2002 music issue of Vanity Fair. But it is not just the music that generates the excitement, it is also the message. Carrying the torch for the gospel of Marcus Garvey, Burning Spear is one of the single greatest proponents of self-determination and self-reliance for all African descendants; but his message is not exclusively based on the teachings of Garvey. Through his music, Burning Spear has consistently been able to educate, inform, and uplift people the world over with his positive message based on honesty, peace, and love." For more in-depth info on Burning Spear go to: www.burningspear.net Inner Visions: www.innervisionsreggae.com Inner Visions, In the Reggae music business over 23 years and still going strong. In the words of Ras Paul "Ain't it the Truth"! Check to see why these guys are called the Reggae Masters of the Caribbean. Inner Visions are known to come alive on stage! Yes, these 6ft+. Rasta's will definitely, fill the Mystic in Northampton's air with the Roots of Roots Reggae! Check them. Most definitely, there is a Natural Mystic that will flow through the air of Northampton, MA on Thursday, June 17th. If you listen carefully now you will hear; SERIOUS REGGAE SOUNDS. Rasta Business sounds of-Burning Spear continuing on with the message of Marcus Garvey through the music of Reggae. Inner Visions bringing to you - Street Corner Musicians. Naturally mystic it will be, musically flowing you shall see. JAH blessings Mushiya Mushiya Felecia Strickland RAW#1667 Jobe Enterprises P.O. Box 600542 Dallas, Texas 75360-0542 http://www.mikeydread.com/ http://www.innervisionsreggae.com/ (214) 725-4191 tel: (469) 767-9730 Mojamaica@aol.com [4] !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! >From Roots-ee (#214) Subject: The Ark Band/RAW 1414 @ Wild Hare on Fri 6/11 @ the Midwest's 7 days/week reggae club Date: Tue, 8 Jun 2004 09:18:49 -0400 From: rlam Friday June 11 Wild Hare 3530 n. clark street Chicago, Illinois http://www.wildharereggae.com -- one, peace, roots-ee http://thearkband.com [5] !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! >From Lance-O (#904) Subject: JAH SURF Date: Mon, 7 Jun 2004 12:25:05 -0700 From: LANCE-O JAH SURF IS EVERY THURSDAY.. (please pass along, post or print freely....thanks) That's right the popular monthly Third Thursdays Reggae & Surf Party has now gone weekly. 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 a special guest djs Ras Adrian & Mello-D. 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 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 in Aug. Space is very limited, so get in touch early 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 Lance-O (#904) Subject: 'REGGAE VIBES' #424 Date: Tue, 8 Jun 2004 13:27:49 -0700 From: LANCE-O Now, in addition, to this syndicated reggae music report........ LANCE-O ON THE RADIO HAS A NEW PROGRAM ON MIAMI'S #1 RATED STATION POWER 96. EVERY SUNDAY 10PM-12MID. IT'S BEEN RATED #1 ON SUNDAYS & THE #1 LISTENED TO REGGAE PROGRAM IN SOUTH FLORIDA. TUNE IN @ HTTP://WWW.POWER96.COM. IT'S CALLED 'DANCEHALL NICE AGAIN.' REGGAE VIBES #424 WEEKLY NEWSLETTER & Audio Link to the Radio Report First the audio link in MP3 or zip format: http://www.kulchashok.com/RV424A.mp3 GREETINGS!!!!! NOW NEWSLETTER TIME(which is also an outline for the audio version) 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 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. This week it's special guest selectors RAs Adrian & Mello-D. 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. TWO CULTURE CLASH w/ Jon Baker 2. ST KITTS MUSIC FESTIVAL 3. OCHO RIOS JAZZ FEST/ROCK STEADY MEETS REGGAE & CALYPSO 4. NEW RELEASES 5. TRIVIA 6. SELECTOR'S CHOICE SOJA 'YOU DONT KNOW ME' 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. GOD A DWEET ELEPHANT MAN STONELOVE 2. BUN BAD MIND ELEPHANT MAN 3. YA DUN NO BURRO BANTON MASSIVE B 4. HIGH GRADE IN MY CHALICE RICHIE SPICE DIRTWORX 5. TURN IT UP CAPLETON FIRE LINKS 6. MAD INST. DANCE ELEPHANT MAN FIRE LINKS 7. PICTURE DIS VYBEZ KARTEL BLACKHOUSE 8. GANGSTA GROUPIE MORGAN HERITAGE PENTHOUSE 9. HEAR MY CRY OH LORD MARVIA PROVIDENCE EXPLORER 10.LOVE FOR YOU SIZZLA DIRTWORX 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 Tracy "Too Dread" Moore (# Subject: Get primed for the Sierra NV World Music Fest on the Reggae Shack, Sunday KTHX Date: Tue, 08 Jun 2004 14:12:55 -0700 From: tracy moore Yes People -- This Sunday on the Reggae Shack (9 pm KTHX 100.1 fm Reno) it's musical tribute to the many great artists of reggae music appearing this year at the Sierra Nevada World Music Festival in Angels Camp, CA..(June 18, 19, 20). Stars you've heard of like Burning Spear, Israel Vibration, Michael Franti and Spearhead, Midnite, Don Carlos and Marcia Griffiths, plus some of the greats who by some quirk or injustice of our crazy world music system have escaped your awareness yet are still crucial pieces of the reggae puzzle: Ras Michael, Beres Hammond, Horace Andy, Alton Ellis, Winston Jarret, Clinton Fearon, Dezarie and one of my all-time favorites, Linval Thompson. I'll also have some info for those attending the Festival, and some news on the Zion Roots and Soul Medic and Ishense appearance at the July 2 "Rollin' on the River" series downtown. sponsored in part by KTHX. And of course if you'd like to groove to the roots vibe on a Sunday afternoon, head down to the Blue Lamp this and every Sunday between 4 and 8 pm for Reggae Sunday, where I'll be spinnin' Jah's music.. Peace and Jah guide, Tracy Too Dread [8] !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! >From: "moss raxlen" (#.....) Subject: Mossman new old school dub out now Date: Tuesday, June 08, 2004 10:04 PM Mossman And Bunny Present " Message In The Dub" On Dispensation Records 003 in all good music stores that care about roots and dub...... for more info. or if you are a radio and / or club d.j. and would like a copy of this disc please contact mossraxlen@yahoo.ca [9] !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! >From Mushiya Felecia Strickland (#1667) Subject: Mikey Dread, Legendary Jamaican Reggae Singer Coming to Memphis, TN -June 18 Date: Tue, 8 Jun 2004 01:43:06 EDT From: MOJAMAICA@aol.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: SUBJECT: Legendary Jamaican Reggae Performing Artist, Mikey Dread, Live and in concert in Memphis, TN For one night only, Mikey Dread to appear Friday June 18th, 2004 - Hi-Tone Club- 1913 Poplar Ave, Memphis - Must be 18 and up -$10 - Info: (901) 278-8663 - http://hitonememphis.com If you are interested in the Original Sounds of Jamaican Reggae Roots and Culture or if you would just like to see the Legend in Action, performing both his vintage songs as well as the new ones from his latest CD "Rasta in Control", Hi Tone Club would be the place to be. Come out and witness the Dread who is always in Control, Mikey Dread. MIKEY DREAD, as well as being a reggae artist and producer with International recognition may best be known as the pioneer of reggae broadcasting worldwide. Beginning in his hometown of Port Antonio, Jamaica as selector/DJ for his sound systems, Safari and Sounds of Music, he graduated from Jamaica's College of Arts, Science and Technology before taking his landmark job at the Jamaica Broadcasting Corporation (JBC) radio and television network in 1976. It was here he developed his Dread At The Controls label and trademark. His production expertise has helped launched many artists, from Earl 16, Edi Fitzroy, Rod Taylor, Sugar Minott, Junior Murvin and the Roots Radics Band to the Clash, UB 40, Japanese rock band Anarchy, Izzy Stradlin (ex Guns N' Roses) and stretches through the late 70's into the 80's. After many years working for Independent Record labels he then decides to take back control of his life and music. He continued writing and recording for the next few years but kept a low profile, a musical genius mind was at work. He pursued a university degree in Florida, adding a Bachelor Of Arts Degree in Communication to his credit. His 2000 CD release, "World Tour" was his first release in ten years and was released on his own Dread At The Controls label. Currently Mikey Dread is in constant demand for his Roots and Culture Music playing in 2002 at top concert venues in France, Italy, Switzerland, Ireland and the UK and selected clubs and Festivals across the USA and Hawaii. Mikey Dreads, energetic stage performances around the USA and Europe, has garnered rave reviews from media and audiences alike, he is well known for his Irie roots and culture consciousness, and charisma with his fans proving Mikey Dread is still the Dread At The Controls! Please take a look at links and see what others have to say about Mikey Dread. Ireggae.com - Interview with Mikey Dread; Jamaican Observer - "Mikey Dread back behind the Controls"; Artist Direct Mikey Dread Biography; Iriepeople.com - "Dread at the Controls"; Mikey Dread Interview in French CONTACT: Dread at the Controls Inc. P.O. Box 9112, Coral Springs, Fl. 33075 Tel: 754-235 3282 Email: mikey@mikeydread.com Website: www.mikeydread.com JAH blessings Mushiya Mushiya Felecia Strickland RAW#1667 Jobe Enterprises P.O. Box 600542 Dallas, Texas 75360-0542 http://www.mikeydread.com/ http://www.innervisionsreggae.com/ (214) 725-4191 tel: (469) 767-9730 Mojamaica@aol.com [10] !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! >From One Love Family (# Subject: Granola Funk Express Kitchen theatre Benefit, SF June 10th]]]] Date: Tue, 8 Jun 2004 16:50:43 -0700 (PDT) From: mtribe13@photon.net A special one Love Call Out!!! June 10th, Thursday Rainbow Family Benefit San Francisco California 2050 Bryant St @ Cell Space Greetings ALL Our friends and Family Granola Funk Express Kitchen and Theatre is putting on an event to raise funds for food and supplies for this years Rainbow Gathering.. This is not the band GFE but the Kitchen and Theatre.. Aaron Funk the Grand master of funky antics is calling all freaks and rainbows of colors and dreadness to participate and come and have fun.. Full on potluck dinner/bring food, its Rainbow.. and also bring your good vibes.. The proceeds for this event will feed thousands and thousands.. Calling all improve artist calling out all clowns calling out all hip hoppers calling out all outee''s Time to gather at Cell Space , 2050 Bryant St www.cellspace.org 8pm $15 donation, no one turned back if can't afford, but you can afford something please donate.. Also bring food or skills to donate.. early..volunteer.. Also Aaron needs help to order tons of organic grains and produce... Performers are Haripin Ha Butoh Kan Steven Azwell/ Aloha Vibes Nanos Operreta Fantuzzi Diego of Rainbow Gypsies Jonathan Uniteus Tal Funk Theatre with special guest speakers RAM DASS Dennis Peron of Prop 215 Diamond Dave Whitaker and much more Again come and support, the RAINBOW GATHERING is just around the corner, supposedly in Northern California www.welcomehere.org www.rainbowguide.info/rumor Peace for now and see yah there.. May the FUNK be with YOU!!!!!!! *********************************************************************** 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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