(/`7._(/`7......Wha Gwaan in R.A.W......74/)_.74/) Wednesday September 22, 2004 ************************************************************************* *INDEX [1] Prezident Brown on Tour [2] Reggae Runnings [3] The Ark Band/1414 plays once again at the 11 th annual Reggae run on Saturday October 2 [4] Reggae on the Mesa a Success!! [5] Brotherhood 12 Year Birthday Bash [6] The legendary Skatalites and Mossman all night long ..... [7] Grenada Hurricane Relief Effort [8] Henry Turner Jr and Flavor Tour dates [9] Baldread and the Raggamuffin Crew [10] ABIJAH IN CALIFORNIA [11] JAH SURF Hurricane Frances video/Manna Panna ************************************************************************* [1] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From Jahmani Prods Subject: Prezident Brown on Tour Date: Sun, 19 Sep 2004 02:03:13 -0400 (EDT) From: Prezident Brown Greetings from Jahmani Productions Prezident Brown is now available for Booking. Promoters looking for tour date's please contact Sean Fay with Jahmani Productions at 206 527 7057 or 206 669 7470 or email jahmanipro@yahoo.com. Prezident Brown is also available for studio work. Prezident Brown is on Tour! 9/24/04 BOLINAS CA BOLINAS COMMUNITY CENTER 415 868 9226 9/25/04 VALLEJO CA DREADSTOCK REGGAE FESTIVAL 707 642 2750 9/25/04 FAIRFAX CA 19 BROADWAY 415 250 5875 9/27/04 SF CA CLUB DREAD @ STUDIO Z 415 252 7666 9/29/04 SAN DIEGO CA WINSTON'S 619 222 3802 10/1/04 UKIAH CA @ THE UKIAH BREWERY 707 621 1991 10/31/04 SANTA ROSA CA @ THE LAST DAY SALOON 707 545 2343 New dates are being added regularly. http://www.jahmanipro.com/tourschedule.htm 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=365200&r=364638&t=196866204&l=1&d=85484247&u=http%3 a%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=365200&r=364638&t=196866204&l=1&d=85484247&u=http% 3a%2f%2fwww%2ejahmanipro%2ecom%2fcds%2ehtm&g=0&f=-1 [2] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From Ambassador David (R.A.W. #5) Subject: Reggae Runnings Date: Sun, 19 Sep 2004 17:37:55 EDT From: Davidbauma@aol.com Ambassador David's Picks There are several Reggae events that I love attending and being part of every year. The Bob Marley Birthday Bash at the State Theatre, for sure Island Festival and the third Sister Myra's 29th Birthday Party. The food, drink and music are great. This is such a great setting and so laid back. Sister Myra's may be the best venue in Michigan, now if I could only talk her into live Reggae party every weekend:. September 25 - Sister Myra's 29th Birthday 1076 11th St. ,Plainwell 6 PM & Midnight $10.00 All You Can Eat & Drink Aswah Greggori & Enforcers More Info. Email: mumstheword@accn.org Ambassador David's Productions 269-665-7483 "Your Caribbean Connection" Reggae Music "Special Music for Special People" Czars http://www.czars.com 505 Pleasant St. St. Joseph 269-983-1166 - 10 PM NEW-NEW-NEW-NEW-NEW-NEW-NEW-NEW- NEW Starting October 1 Jamaica Me Crazy Fridays REGGAE BANDS EVERY 1ST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH October 1 - Dub Dis & Devon Brown November 5 - Indika & Rasta Kelly December 3 - Natty Nation January 7 - Aswah Greggori Dyckman 9 PM 201 E Michigan Ave. Paw Paw 269-655-2222 September 25 - Jewell & Future October 16 - Out of Favor Boys Boathouse 10 PM 449 Water St. Saugatuck, 269-857-2888 NEW>>>> October 23 - Zion Lion Union Cabaret & Grill 125 South Kalamazoo Mall 269-384-6756 - 9 PM September 30 - Zion Lion October 1 - Gypsi Fari October 2 - Gypsi Fari New Year Eve - Gypsi Fari The Radio Tavern 616-235-0531 661 Bridge NW, Grand Rapids JANUARY 29 BOB MARLEY'S B-BASH STATE THEATRE KAZOO The Radio Tavern 616-235-0531 661 Bridge NW, Grand Rapids Sunday Nights Reggae Night with Selector Hazey Check It Out! Detroitreggae.com Chicago_Reggae.com Summer Festivals September WWW.TULIPANES.ORG 24 Orquesta Ranura - Tulipanes Fest. Holland - Huntington Bank - 8 PM - Need Tickets 25 Orquesta Ranura - Tulipanes Fest. Holland Corner of 13th St. & Maple St. - 11 AM 28 Contrabando - Tulipanes Fest. Holland - Buzz Coffee House - 6PM 30 Rene Meave Trio - Tulipanes Fest - Davenport College Holland 7 PM October 2 - Contrabando - Tulipanes Fest. - West Shore Mall - 11AM 3 - Rene Meave Trio - Tulipanes Fest. - Holland Museum - 3 PM T.C. Speakeasy 207 East Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti Reggae Sundays DJ Joshua OZ 210 S. Fifth Ave. Ann Arbor Every Thursday Night 10 PM - 4 AM Reggae Dancehall with DJ Billy the Kid Jamaican Dave's Take Out "The Real Taste Of Jamaica" 1059 Wealthy, Grand Rapids 616-458-7875 11 AM - 10 PM Tuesday - Saturday Reggae Revolution WIDR 89.1 FM DJ - I.B. Tuesday 10 PM - Midnight Request line 269-387-6303 Reggae Sunsplash Sundays 2pm-6pm. WDBM, 88.9, www.impact89fm.org Natty Dreadlock Rock - Rootsmon Bird 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 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 & Reggae Sound Blast WDTR 90.9 FM SAT.1:00 PM to 4:30 PM 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 [3] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From Roots-ee (R.A.W. #214) Subject: The Ark Band/1414 plays once again at the 11 th annual Reggae run on Saturday October 2 Date: Sun, 19 Sep 2004 21:07:34 -0400 From: rlam in ault park, cincinnati, ohio on saturday october 2, in memory of maria olberding with proceeds going to the make a wish foundation...over $ 55, 000 has been raised one year and over 7,000 runners are expected this year...jah know...it's a community event and many businesses support the run...the police help... volunteers number in the 100s...the vibes are very positive and upful... maria loved her work teaching developmentally disabled children, loved to run ( was in training to hopefully run a marathon and loved reggae music especially the ark band's ) check the website at http://www.reggaerun.com and http://www.reggaerun.co.starter.htm ...not a race, where over 6,000 runners take part and listen to sweet reggae of the ark band once again... you may support by checking the website on what to do -- if you don't attend, your name will appear in the post race program and you will receive a beautiful T shirt, every year there is a different design... giving thanks... one, peace, roots-ee http://thearkband.com [4] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From Ras Lupie (R.A.W. #1216) Subject: Reggae on the Mesa a Success!! Date: Sun, 19 Sep 2004 21:23:37 -0600 From: raslupie@lionvibes.com Wha gwan in R.A.W., R.A.W. #1216 Greetings from Easy Motion and LIONVIBES, 1st Annual REGGAE ON THE MESA in Grand Junction CO on Aug. 14th was wonderful. For a First year event 500+ attended with 3 food vendors,and 8 craft vendors. $1700 was generated and Donated to Colrado Discover Ability Non-profit Org.. Yami Bolo, Reggae Angels, Lionvibes, Rocker T, LionsooulJAHS, Bongo Love, MC Ras Stevie, Zen Ken, DJ Jahstone, DJ Uplifter, and many conscious volunteers and staff!! Big up to all that supported. Check out the web for photos from this year and info for next year, soon-come me friends!! www.reggaeonthemesa.com www.lionvibes.com Blessings Ras Lupie- EMP LLC [5] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From Don Martin (R.A.W. #1478) Subject: Brotherhood 12 Year Birthday Bash Date: Mon, 20 Sep 2004 11:35:27 -0600 From: Don Martin SOUTHWESTERN REGGAE MASSIVE WATCH OUT !!! (Don Martin 1478) Greetings! BROTHERHOOD SOUND will be celebrating its 12 Year Birthday on the following 2 weekends, together with our special guests from Europe, the MIGHTY Top Frankin Sound. We will feature the HOTTEST dubplates and exclusive remixes the Southwest has EVER heard. Frankin can fling dubs from D.Brown,M.Rose, H.Andy, F.Paul, Dawn Penn & many others, while B'hood can answer back with Capleton, Luciano, Everton Blender, Prezident Brown & much more. Many of the area's top vocalists will join us for one or more of these parties, so vibes are going to reach the full hundred. Dates: Thursday September 23 2004 BROTHERHOOD 12 YEAR BIRTHDAY BASH with TOP FRANKIN & MR.TRIP. Live vocalists: Fat Albert, Mister Kali, Cozmic. Paramount-Santa Fe NM-505-982-8999. 10:30pm (after Jimmie Vaughan) Saturday September 25 2004 REGGAE DANCEHALL MADNESS with Top Frankin & Brotherhood. Live vocalists: Mystery Man, Mister Kali, Cozmic. Steamworks-Durango CO-970-259-9200. 9pm-close Thursday September 30 2004 REGGAE DANCEHALL MADNESS with Top Frankin & Brotherhood. Live vocalists: Sistren, Ijah. Paramount-Santa Fe NM-505-982-8999 10pm-close Friday October 1 2004 ROOTS & CULTURE REGGAE NIGHT with Top Frankin & Brotherhood. Live vocalists: Mister Abo & others. El Paseo-Santa Fe NM-505-992-2848 We Want to see all reggae-crew at one or the other event, as we keep the reggae-fire blazing inna NM & beyond. www.brotherhoodsound.com has become one of the favorite reggae sites in the U.S. and our NM REGGAE DANCEHALL CHART has reached "most requested dancehall chart-status" on google and a few other search-engines. Remember that Top Frankin is one of THE champion dancehall selectas, rated highly by Rodigan, with superb remixing skills. Don't miss him !!! For more info you can check www.top-frankin.de Bless: Don Martin [6] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From Mossman (R.A.W. #) Subject: The legendary Skatalites and Mossman all night long ..... Date: Mon, 20 Sep 2004 13:31:48 -0400 (EDT) From: moss raxlen Saturday september 25th Samedi le 25 Septembre Montreal , Canada ..... THE LEGEANDARY SKATALITES WTH CEDRICK "IM" BROOKS AND THE MOSSMAN SOUND SYTEM THIS SHOW / PARTY STARTS AT AROUND 9:30 AND GOES TILL ....... TO GET TICKETS CALL OR E-MAILL call = 514 - 444 - 9994 e-mail = tickets@thepound.org tickets are $20 in advance $25 at the door [7] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From Jahworks.org (R.A.W. #1582) Subject: Grenada Hurricane Relief Effort Date: Mon, 20 Sep 2004 11:26:04 -0700 From: "Jahworks.org Editor" From Henry Turner Jr and Flavor (R.A.W. #741) Subject: Henry Turner Jr and Flavor Tour dates Date: Mon, 20 Sep 2004 15:31:23 -0500 From: Henry Turner september 21st..........................Ocean Club.......................Jacksonville FL 23rd.........................Magazine interview 10;00am @ Henry's house 30th.........................Thirsty Tiger tavern...............Baton Rouge La October 15th..................Havana...............................Corpus Cristi Tx 16th..................Neptunes............................Port Aransas TX 17th..................International Festival...........Down Town Baton Rouge LA. 29th.....................Deckbar....................Jefferson LA November 4th........................Thirsty Tiger...........................Baton Rouge LA 5th........................Bowies Tavern......................Natchez MS 7th.........................State Fair...............................Baton Rouge LA 19th......................Havana...............................Corpus Cristi TX 20th........................Neptunes.........................Port Aransas TX December 2nd.........................Thirsty Tiger Tavern..................Baton Rouge LA Respect and Oneness Raw # 741 Henry Turner Jr. and Flavor PO BOX 64895 Baton Rouge La. 70896 henryturner@juno.com 225-952-0784 www.icorp.net/flavor/ www.ballardsbytes.com [9] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From Baldread and the Raggamuffin Crew (R.A.W. #) Subject: Baldread and the Raggamuffin Crew Date: Mon, 20 Sep 2004 21:42:54 EDT From: DFRNTVIEW@aol.com Rise up all you Raggamuffins! Sending out an invitation to join us, for a Ragga World Beat Festival, with Baldread and the Raggamuffin Crew! Come groove with us Sunday, September 26th outside on the patio, at Stoddards Brew House 408 733-7824. 111 S. Murphy Ave., Sunnyvale; Ca. 94086. Come bask in our positive vibes from 4pm-7pm. See ya on the dance floor! Respect and Unity  Ragga Ryan [10] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From Zion Bound (R.A.W. #745) Subject: ABIJAH IN CALIFORNIA Date: Mon, 20 Sep 2004 17:42:33 -0700 From: Justine Ketola Greetings R.A.W. Massive from Zion Bound Promotions, Zion Bound Promotions, R.A.W. #745 is the United States contact for bookings and promotion with reggae artist Abijah. Abijah will be performing on the Reggae In The Park stage in San Francisco next month on October 2, 2004. He will also be performing with reggae greats Third World and Boom Shaka at the California Science Center on October 10. 2004. Abijah is available in California for dub plates, radio drops, radio interviews and more from 9/30-10/10/04. Any questions can be directed to zionboundmedia@comcast.net or contact Justine Ketola at 323-259-3039. ABOUT ABIJAH ABIJAH has had a powerful start to his career. His first hit single, Revelation debuted at #6 and stayed at #1 for 4 weeks in Jamaica during the Spring of 2002. Since that time he has performed on countless stages including Jamaicas prestigious Sumfest, Singers Night in Montego Bay in 2002, Jamaicas Rebel Salute Festival, Californias Sierra Nevada World Music Festival 2002 and the 2004 Reggae In The Park Festival. An electrifying performer, ABIJAH aka Andrew Smith studied at the Edna Manley School of Performing Arts in Kingston where he learned how to play guitar and to construct and deliver strong melodies with rich lyrical content. A combination of confident stage presence, R&B-type staging with trained dancers and an occasional Motown cover makes for a unique presentation in reggae. His roots are from music, the son of Winston Smith a drummer with Count Ossies Mystic Revelation of Rastafari ABIJAH witnessed first hand the energy involved to achieve success in the music industry. After Revelation reached #1 the artist toured Europe with VP Records' group, LMS in the summer of 2003 to perform at some the worlds largest reggae festivals including, Rototom in Italy and Summerjam in Germany. His first album recorded for VP Records, the self-titled ABIJAH was released in 2003 to critical acclaim. What has followed has been a steady stream of singles on todays hottest rhythms from Kingstons vibrant studio scene. There has even been a remix the artist produced of Revelation that features dancehall don Beenie Man trading lyrics and the chorus with Abijah. His upcoming release, tentatively entitled NEW DAY takes its name of a nyabinghi-style follow up to Revelation. The song was recorded with the legendary Fattis Burrell for his mighty Xterminator Production label. The new album will feature many tracks recorded by Fattis as well as some duets with top-selling artists such as dancehall artist Sizzla and American R&B artist Tevin Campbell. The Xterminator label has produced seminal work by reggae chart toppers such as Luciano and Sizzla. The new album will feature videos from key tracks such as a duet recorded with female roots-reggae artist and RAW member, Zema. The video is for the song Stoned Love a cover of the Supremes original version and it was filmed in the Los Angeles area. ABIJAH met Zema while working on the Fires Of Forgiveness tour. This is a program created by Robert and Julia Roskind. During the program, ABIJAH performs for school-age children, teaching them about the elements of One Love and non-violence in our daily lives. There have been over 50 concert programs presented to students throughout Jamaica and the Hopi Indian Reservation in the United States. ABIJAH has also participated in programs at Oxford University in the United Kingdom and Harvard University in the U.S. as a representative of Jamaica and his activities with non-violent curriculum offerings. A versatile artist with a wealth of creative energy, ABIJAH has performed the famous Bob Marley song One Love for a TV commercial for the Jamaican Tourist Board that airs throughout U.S. markets. The artist also recorded One Too Many Mornings for the Bob Dylan tribute album IS IT ROLLING BOB on RAS Records. With roots in gospel and musical theatre, ABIJAH performed as the lead tenor in spiritually themed musicals throughout Jamaica before taking the path as a recording artist in 1999. The combined exposure from this on the job performance training, college-level coursework in music and exposure through his father and also his brother-in-law, Reggae music veteran, Yellowman have given ABIJAH a great foundation to build his stage show and recordings upon. ABIJAH has a natural gift for entertainment that is reflected in his stage performance, one of which flows like a natural spring out of Jamaicas tradition of onstage professionalism. Through interaction and participation with his audience, a powerful voice, and carefully crafted melodies and lyrics that address the issues of the day and explore themes of romantic love, ABIJAH captivates audiences world wide and in Jamaica as an international reggae artist. ABIJAH Recent and upcoming North American performances: MONTREAL REGGAE FESTIVAL WITH COCOA TEA AND MORGAN HERITAGE, JUNE,2004 HOPI VETERANS MEMORIAL CENTER WITH BOOM SHAKA AND ZEMA, ARIZONA, MAY, 2004 HON-DAH RESORT, PINETOP, ARIZONA 9/18/04 REGGAE IN THE PARK,GOLDEN GATE PARK, SAN FRANCISCO 10/2/04 ROOTS & CULTURE SHOWCASE WITH THIRD WORLD AND BOOM SHAKA, CALIFORNIA SCIENCE CENTER, LOS ANGELES, 10/9/0 [11] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From Lance-O (R.A.W. #904) Subject: JAH SURF Hurricane Frances video/Manna Panna Date: Tue, 21 Sep 2004 06:03:43 -0700 From: LANCE-O Greetings Massive, This Thursday we will have Hurricane Frances exclusive footage courtesy of Wilder Films of the big morning. There will be a few other surprises so come out early. KULCHA SHOK MUZIK in association JAH SURF Present their weekly surf/reggae party called JAH SURF. It happens every Thursday at the Corner Bar 3310b Mary St in Coconut Grove(Miami). Doors open at 9pm. LANCE-O spins the best in reggae and a touch of dancehall. This week we have more footage of Hurricane Frances. If you have any bring it in. We also have KULCHA SHOK MUZIK recording artist MANNA PANNA and his special guest Dewey Ranks. As a reminder we have our first annual surf contest coming Nov 24-29 South Beach. http://www.jahsurf.com Listen to http://power96.com Sundays 10p-12m I will be doing my reggae program 'Dancehall Nice Again.' 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 *********************************************************************** 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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