(/`7._(/`7......Wha Gwaan in R.A.W......74/)_.74/) Friday September 17, 2004 ************************************************************************* *INDEX [1] Jah Kings [2] Reggae Vibes News Bulletin (September 15, 2004) [3] Native Elements Plays Pier 23 this weekend! [4] Support East Bay Reggae this Weekend!! [5] Looking for Sista True from the One Band [6] REVIEW: Inner Visions in St. Louis [7] Truth and the Environment [8] Reggae Cowboys in Northern California - this Saturday [9] News from Easy Star Records ************************************************************************* [1] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From Ambassador David (R.A.W. #5) Subject: Jah Kings Date: Wed, 15 Sep 2004 17:45:13 EDT From: Davidbauma@aol.com Saturday after the Festival of the Fork ina Albion head to The Corner Bar 10 PM Vine / Mills Street ina Kalamazoo Jah Kings - Final Show Alex is Relocating to Florida stop bye and thank him for all he has done for the Kalamazoo area. [2] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From Reggae Vibes Prods NL (R.A.W. #1050) Subject: Reggae Vibes News Bulletin (September 15, 2004) Date: Wed, 15 Sep 2004 22:56:18 +0200 From: Reggae Vibes Productions NL -*- http://www.reggae-vibes.com -*- -*- News Bulletin (September 15, 2004) -*- Playlist for Thursday, September 16, 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 Daweh Congo's brand new cd "Jah Children". From Frenchies Maximum Sound comes a new Anthony B selection entitled "Powers Of Creation". Hypnotic, the brilliant "Kasablanca" riddim by the Slam Crew. "Happiness" collects 18 tunes from Michael Rose's long lasting career. Ras Mac bean delivers an absolutely stunning debut album entitled "Pack Up And Leave". Producer Jah Thomas produces 14 excellent reggae instrumentals on "Liquid Brass". "Round One To Round Five" is an absolute must have for anyone with a faint interest in experimental dub. Dylan Judah's solo debut a worthwhile album from a conscious artist who deserves a breakthrough to a wide audience. Reggae on the River 2004 - A different perspective August 6, 7, and 8. By Kimberley Parker. 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 **** Listen to the album mix of Yahadanai's exciting debut cd "One Atonement". TOP 50 of album recommendations for September 2004, compiled by Teacher & Mr. T., with Yahadanai's "One Atonement" album at the #1 spot and Taffari's "Addicted To Music" as our new "Album of the Month"! Twenty brand new sound files in our Top 50! Listen to tracks from Taffari, Julian Levy, Burning Spear, Anthony B, Luciano, Mr. Vegas, Lady Saw, Steel Pulse, Yahadanai, Black Roots, Prince Theo, The Viceroys and 8 more tunes in RealAudio format. Check out our SOUNDS section featuring : - DanceHall Mixes featuring the wickedest riddims : Lime Cay, Mad Instruments, Dreamweaver, Pretty Pretty, Career and RX 300. - Classic 1970 tunes in a continuous mix..."I Am A Levi" by IjahMan Levi and Tetrack, Jah Levi and Jah Bull's "Love And Unity/Two The Hard Way". - Studio One classic 12inch from Freddie McGregor entitled "Move On Isrealites". - Version Galore...nine hard versions over Studio One's classic "Joe Frazier" riddim. - a showcase featuring dancehall artist.. Mr. Vegas. - our "Producer In The Arena" section with releases on UK's Fashion Records. We have featured 7 tunes from Andrew Paul, King Kong, Frankie Paul, Barry Boom, Joseph Cotton, Sweetie Irie and Dirtsman. - Teacher & Mr. T's top picks featuring tunes over Donovan Vendetta's brand new "Drop Leaf" riddim. - the British Link-Up with some of our most favourite UK produced tunes from now and then featuring Robbie Valentine's "Just Be Cool", Peter Hunnigale with ":ove Is Here To Stay", Don Campbell's "Find Me A Lover" and "Won't You Come Home" by Leroy Mafia. - ReMiXed featuring "Execute" and "Rough 'n Tough" by Capleton and "Mek She Cry" by Elephant Man. - the album mix of Yahadanai's "One Atonement". - the album mix of "Screechie & Kojak". - the album mix of the compilation set "Reggae Dreams Vol. 1". - Wicked music video clips from Sean Paul, Natty King, Gentleman, Richie Spice and Savana. Listen to soundclips taken from our album of the month, Taffari's "Addicted To Music". View Gentleman's brand new music video "Superior", the first single taken from his new album "Confidence" (for broadband connection with at least 225Kbps). View a rare video clip of today's biggest dance hall star : Sean Paul. The clip was shot in 2000 and features two songs. First there's 'Hot Gal Today' and then comes 'Deport Them'. Watch out ..XXX Rated!! (for broadband connection with at least 225Kbps). Music Video featuring up and coming Roots Man Natty King with his awesome tune 'No Guns To Town' (for broadband connection with at least 225Kbps). Taffari's debut album "Addicted To Music" is a worthwhile set that should not be overlooked. Definitely a must-have album is "Lessons" by Num & The Nu-Afrika Project. Computerized, fast and hard hitting are the keywords with regards to the "Dancehall Rock" riddim. Wayne Jarrett's "Showcase Vol. 1" is another superb Wackies re-release. "Two Decades" is the third full-length album of long serving German roots outfit Umoya. THIS AND MUCH MORE AT : http://www.reggae-vibes.com _____________________________________________ (c) 2004 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 Native Elements Subject: Native Elements Plays Pier 23 this weekend! Date: Wed, 15 Sep 2004 19:11:25 EDT From: NiceNup@aol.com Greetings, Breaking tradition this weekend Native Elements will be performing at Pier 23 on Saturday Sept 18th with DJ Paulytek on the 1's and 2's for an all night outdoor under the tent and stars reggae party. We are performing at Dreadstock with some of Northern California's finest bands on the last weekend of this month (next week) thus the switch to this weekend at Pier 23. So please keep in mind we are at the "Pier" this Saturday the 18th. Go deh! Also, we'd like to just say how much we appreciate your support for the band. We are truly grateful for your good vibes and constant support of the gatherings. It wouldn't be a party without you, so much love and respect to you and yours. We love you! Guidance, Native Elements Band www.native-elements.com Sat. 9/18 PIER 23 featuring Native Elements in concert + DJ Paulytek San Francisco Embercadero, SF 10PM Sun. 9/26 DREADSTOCK featuring Native Elements in concert at 4:20PM backing Maui's own Marty Dread at 5PM backing Oahu's own Humble Soul at 5:40PM Vallejo Marina 12 Noon [4] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From Red Di (R.A.W. #) Subject: Support East Bay Reggae this Weekend!! Date: Wed, 15 Sep 2004 21:30:10 -0700 From: Red Di From Kaati (R.A.W. #111) Subject: Looking for Sista True from the One Band Date: Wed, 15 Sep 2004 15:52:43 -0700 From: Kaati Looking for Sista True from the One Band Hi Everyone; Sista True from the One Band sent me money to mail her a copy of the Reggae Festival Guide. I have lost her address because it wasn't on her letter and I threw the envelope away too hastily. Does anyone know who this band is and if so, may I have contact info. Thanks, Kaati REGGAE FESTIVAL GUIDE#111 P.O. Box 50635 Reno, NV 89513 (775) 337-8344 fax: 775/337-6499 :Kaati@reggaefestivalguide.com Sign up for our weekly Reggae Festival e-guide newsletter Go to http://www.reggaefestivalguide.com [6] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From Professor Skank (R.A.W. #994) Subject: REVIEW: Inner Visions in St. Louis Date: Thu, 16 Sep 2004 09:16:23 -0500 From: Professor Skank About 2 years ago I went to St. Croix to see the VI reggaefest and a guy named Irving kept tellin me how great these guys were. They played that time, but came on at 6 or 7 a.m. and there was absolutely no one there at that time. I was beat too, so i took off after a song or two.. they played here at Viva about a year ago and maybe it was a bad night, but i wasn't impressed. Since they're from the hotbed of the U.S. Virgin Islands (St. John to be exact), I decided to check em out again at Viva last night. let me tell ya, it was one of the best shows I've ever seen. They just totally blew the place away...Just incredible. Viva's a small basement club. They started at 10:30 and it was a sparse crowd. Not sure what's going on in town here, but it was a drag and i was kind of embarrased at the turnout but the band played on and believe me, they played. the man they call Jupiter was front and center playing a mean bass all night long. To his left was Grasshopper and this guy is one of the best guitarists I've ever heard. From searing notes to real rootsy licks, i just couldn't believe how good he was. Some lead vocals, too. The man Ras Paul was on his right and he was great. When he took over lead vocals his stage presence was mesmerizing. he'd let the spirit move him and would go off on these tangents and he really blew me away. I told him later how good he was and he was just a humble rasta (as they all are). The drummer was strong, too. I think his name was Akibo. They laughed and called him Hollywood. he was definitely hitting the skins hard and just jammin. Can't recall the keyboardist's name, but he was layin down some great sounds, too. The sound was just great last night and these 5 guys just meshed perfectly together to create some of the most crucial sounds I've heard in awhile. I asked them for the playlist afterwards but apparently they just play whatever's on their minds. And they dub out some of the tunes and their musicianship is just over the top. Just crucial... Some of the songs i remember were "Love One Another," "Slow Down," "I Cry," "School daze," and they closed down with "Spiritual dancer." Near the end they also played "Hotel California." When Grasshopper introduced it I thought why would this band play that song? Their originals were so tight I just couldn't figure it out. But as soon as they started playing it, i was hooked. They then played marley's "Waiting In Vain" and that one blew me away too. they were just hard-core roots with Grasshopper's amazing guitar work. Man, it was a great show...They'll be back in town again this saturday at the Show me reggae fest, so that'll be cool. Gotta roll to work. Check em out if they come to your town. believe me, they lay down some crucial vibes... keep skankin... Professor Skank #994 [7] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From Anna Fisher (R.A.W. #1224) Subject: Truth and the Environment Date: Thu, 16 Sep 2004 08:06:44 -0700 From: molinus@pacbell.net Greetings Professor Skank and RAW Massive, Thanks for such an indepth review of Inner Visions' Show! Glad you didn't give up on this band. Grasshopper and Jupiter, both brothers (and sons of Jens and Irma Pickering) were my next door neighbors on St. John for years. Akiba and Aswad, Grasshopper's sons and Jupiter's nephews were both my students at the Guy H. Benjamin School in Coral Bay for years! It is so wonderful when you hear stories like this about a band having the courage to take the world in their own hands! Percussionist, vocalist Paul Samms is originally from Jamaica but has resided on St. John for over 20 years. The local scene is happy to "permit bands to promote" at charities and so Inner Visions performed mostly volunteer for many years just to keep their craft sharp and let their fans know they were still producing new material. Fred Samuel at Fred's Bar and Restaurant was supportive but as with any "local" group it is tough to get paid when people see you at every fundraising event. Inner Visions has bravely left their nest and soared above all the "naysayers" to be sure! Reading your review this morning and viewing their webpage at: http://www.digitaldudes.com/home.htm is most inspiring! Thanks for not giving up on them and giving them a second listen! If anyone deserves a break in the business it's this band for their tireless efforts to promote clear consciousness and Roots Reggae with the highest quality and purpose for a better world. Most artists have skeletons in their closets for their offstage behaviors....NOT THIS BAND!!! I remember when Jupiter first returned home to work with the band! He and I were both huge fans of Bob Marley, and Earth, Wind and Fire! His mom and dad were my landlords of the "old blue house" below theirs at Pond Mouth. The 'good ole days' as they say! Of the tens of thousands of students I've taught in 24 years...(how could that be possible when I just turned 27 this year?:-) Akiba and Aswad could lead their entire school with their focused energy even from such a young age but the one thing I'll never forget and I see in the videos from those special school programs was their radiant smiles and true love for the music they were performing at ALL times! They come from a family filled with love and generously share their love light with all. Thanks Inner Visions for staying true to your dream and thank you Professor Skank for making my day with your honest review. I'm heading to the ocean with my tent for the next six days to commune with nature while it still exists as we know it today. I'll be tying lots of oboe reeds and connecting the dots on the stars in between some old fashioned rest and relaxation. I will not forget to pray for my brothers and sisters who are challenged in the Caribbean. When I get there, the sealions and dolphins are usually waiting for me just offshore to sing them the next song as I dance freely down the beach. Please teach peace and environmental protection at every turn before it's too late! Remember to teach the "Three R's" Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. I know I'm always preaching to the choir but there are still too many endangered species out there! (especially oboe players!) I'm going to begin reed making classes for aspiring oboists this Fall. The double reed is the obstacle that causes most students of oboe to quit after a few weeks. Found this quote this morning that I hope inspires you as it did me; "Courage is the greatest of all the virtues. Because if you haven't courage, you may not have an opportunity to use any of the others." -- Samuel Johnson (1709-1784) English Author Guidance and Protection, RAW Massive! Peace, One Love and Light, Anna Fisher (#1224) MOLIN MUSIC PO Box 75883 Los Angeles, CA 90075 (213) 896-4427 [8] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From Reggae Cowboys (R.A.W. #977) Subject: Reggae Cowboys in Northern California - this Saturday Date: Thu, 16 Sep 2004 10:52:08 EDT From: Junglefeet@aol.com This is especially for our California fans - a last minute date playing the Millpond Festival in Bishop, California - 7:30pm on Saturday, September 18th. We are rescheduling their Orangeville, Ontario date for Sept 18 to October ?. Sept 18 Bishop, CA MILLPOND FESTIVAL Sept 26 St Augustine, FL Cafe Eleven Sept 27 Ft Lauderdale, FL Alligator Alley Sept 29 Tampa, FL Skippers Sept 30 West Palm Beach CLEMATIS BY NIGHT Thanks! Nancy & the Reggae Cowboys RAW #977 [9] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From Easy Star Records (R.A.W. #723) Subject: News from Easy Star Records Date: Thu, 16 Sep 2004 17:52:42 -0400 (EDT) From: Easy Star Records EASY STAR NEWSLETTER http://www.easystar.com JOHN BROWN'S BODY SIGNS TO EASY STAR FOR MARCH 2005 RELEASE We are very excited to be working with John Brown's Body, who many of you probably know from their 8 years of hard work, constant touring, and four albums. The group is just finishing up basic tracks in the studio today; we think the songs are their strongest material yet. Look for more news to come in the next few months, but, in the meantime, please welcome JBB to the Easy Star family. For more info on John Brown's Body, visit http://www.johnbrownsbody.com/, or click here to see our official press release: http://www.easystar.com/latestnewsrelease091204.html HALLOWEEN PERFORMANCE Thanks again to everyone who made it out to see the Easy Star All-Stars during the summer Dub Side of the Moon tour dates. More are being planned for late fall, so keep checking the Easy Star website for announcements. One we can tell you about is our first-ever Halloween gig! It's a huge costume party in Miami called Creep Show and will feature appearances by DJs like Junior Sanchez and DJs Are Not Rock Stars, as well as a performance by MiniKISS, an all little-person cover version of KISS. That sounds like a reason to get dressed up and come to Miami on October 30th, doesn't it? Click here for more info or to buy tickets: http://www.creepshowmiami.com/ SPECIAL DEALS IN THE STORE Lastly, we've created some new special gift sets for the online store, check 'em out below. They are a perfect way to get Easy Star back catalog on the cheap or to expose someone to our label's new classics in reggae. We've also put two of our popular ladies' shirts on sale at $15 for a limited time. Get 'em while you can. 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