(/`7._(/`7......Wha Gwaan in R.A.W......74/)_.74/) Friday August 5, 2005 _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ *INDEX [1] OOKLAH THE MOC upcomings.... [2] THANK YOU!!! [3] NEWSFLASH: STEEL PULSE W/JESSE DAWN AUG 25 [4] 'REGGAE VIBES' #484 [5] Calling all radio and sound system DJ's [6] Upcoming Quinazo shows [7] Street Team - Help Needed [8] Upcoming Quinazo shows [9] The Ark Band is on the August 11 Summer Jam Dancehall Explosion Tour '05 stop [10] Clinton Fearon: Upcoming Concerts [11] The ark band August 5 & 6 _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ [1] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From Ooklah The Moc (R.A.W. #) Subject: OOKLAH THE MOC upcomings.... Date: Mon, 1 Aug 2005 21:39:33 -0700 (PDT) From: abush@ooklahthemoc.com ALOHA, OOKLAH THE MOC is excited to play new music and play with their bredren as they come to the Hawaiian Islands AUG.12 OOKLAH THE MOC & BIG MOUNTAIN Kapono's Bar, Honolulu, O`ahu, HI AUG.19 OOKLAH THE MOC Boardriders, Kailua, O`ahu, HI AUG.21 OOKLAH THE MOC & ALPHA BLONDY Pipeline Cafe, Honolulu, O`ahu, HI AUG.27 OOKLAH THE MOC, STEEL PULSE, WAILING SOULS and others T.B.A. Maui Arts & Cultural Center (MACC), Kahului, Maui, HI SEP.2 OOKLAH THE MOC, MOEMOEA, ROCKERS Uncle Mikey's, Hilo, Big Island, HI SEP.3 OOKLAH THE MOC, ROCKERS Blue Dolphin, Kawaiha`e, Big Island, HI SEP.4 OOKLAH THE MOC and others TBA Kona Bowl, Kailua-Kona, Big Island, HI SEP.16 OOKLAH THE MOC Hale`iwa Joe's, North Shore, O`ahu, HI SEP.30 OOKLAH THE MOC, STIR CRAZY, and others TBA University of Hawai`i @ Manoa, Campus Center Manoa, O`ahu, HI NEW ALBUM TO BE RELEASED IN THE FALL!!!!! Please email me for details: abush@ooklahthemoc.com ONE LOVE FROM OOKLAH THE MOC [2] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From Mt Nebo Records (R.A.W. #) Subject: THANK YOU!!! Date: Tue, 2 Aug 2005 12:56:48 -0400 From: "Mt. NEBO RECORDS" On behalf of Bambu Station, we at Mt. Nebo Records would like to take time to express the utmost gratitude to the supporters, the new and already committed, who came out to the Bambu Station shows on their Summer 2005 Tour. The Tour was a genuine success by the band's humble standards and they are very gracious in their reflections. Lead Singer, Jalani Horton offers, "We were blessed not only to meet the masses of Jah people and spend quality time with them, but we were overwhelmed with the opportunity to perform with artists that we truly respect highly. Give thanks to Iba, Ijah Menelik, Ras Bumpa, Black Culture, Batch, Ras Attitude, Zioneers, Army, Pressure, Bobo Ites, Mama T, Ooklah the Moc, Dub Conscious, Sista Paula, Rebelution, Sista Kat, Soul Medic, Biblical, Sister Sahra Indio and countless others for sharing the stage with us. Our collective efforts really can make a difference in the lives of these people & music we hold much love for. To the masses, thank you for blessing us. Love & Vision!" Bambu Station will complete it's Summer 2005 Tour in Europe and will be joined by Special Guest, Iba, which will make for some intense shows. The coming dates are: Thu., August 4th - Washington, D.C. / Cafe U Turn, 11 & U St., NW Sat., August 6th - Wilmington, DE / The People's Festival, Tubman Garrett Park Sun., August 7th - Falls Church, VA / State Theatre w/ Israel Vibration BAMBU STATION "EUROPEAN TOUR" w/ Special Guest Iba Sun., August 14th - Sint-Niklaas, Belgium / Vivalola Festival Tue., August 16th - Amsterdam, Holland - Bitterzoet / w/PAQUA SOUND Thu., August 18th - Eeklo, Belgium / Heldenpark Oostveldstraat Fri., August 19th - Arnhem, Holland / Kultuurhuis Bosch Sat., August 20th - Amsterdam, Holland / Kwakoe Cultural Festival - 1600 Sat., August 20th - Dordrecht, Holland / Popcentrale w/I-Motion Band - 2200 Sun., Aug. 21st - Zoetermeer, Holland / Rastaplas Festival >From Seattle, Washington to Mexico, San Diego to Hawaii, we humbly offer our thanks to the promoters and radio DJ's that made these shows happen. The Reggae Family must know it is such tireless efforts founded on love of the music that these shows take place. Spread the word, attend the shows when possible and support the music! In September 2005, we will be bringing more tremendous shows to your area. The TALKIN' ROOTS TOUR will be featuring the dynamic and undeniably fresh talents of Ijah Menelik, Pressure, Black Culture and Ras Bumpa. More artists will also be added. Check the calendar of events at www.mtneborecords.com for the dates of this exciting Tour and dates of other V.I. artists from I-Grade Records, MIDNITE, INNERVISION, BATCH, RAS ATTITUDE & others. We pray for your blessings and thank you for ours. Until then, respectfully, Hector Rosario Tour Manager Mt. Nebo Records hector@mtneborecords.com 678-887-1912 [3] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From Jesse Dawn (R.A.W. #) Subject: NEWSFLASH: STEEL PULSE W/JESSE DAWN AUG 25 Date: Tue, 02 Aug 2005 08:06:09 -1000 From: Jesse Dawn finally a chance for BIG ISLANDERS TO SEE THE WORLD'S MOST POPULAR, MOST EXCITING REGGAE BAND POSITIVE PRODUCTIONS HAWAII PRESENTS: STEEL PULSE> AUGUST 25 AT beautiful SANGHA HALL, HILO, HAWAII opened by the band VOTED TO BE HAWAII ISLAND'S "BEST BAND 2005" JESSE DAWN & the NEW KINE (FEATURING KALONA) FOR POSITIVE PRODUCTIONS CONCERT INFO OR JESSE & the NEW KINE bookings CALL TOLL-FREE 800-736-3922 CONSCIOUSNESS MUST CONTINUE... [4] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From Lance-O (R.A.W. #904) Subject: 'REGGAE VIBES' #484 Date: Thu, 04 Aug 2005 00:26:21 -0500 From: lanceo@kulchashok.com Here it is again #484 It's our weekly 'REGGAE VIBES' Newsletter and Audio link. First, here's your audio link: http://www.kulchashok.com/mp3/reggaevibes484.mp3 This newsletter is available for sponsorship and is produced by KULCHA SHOK MUZIK. KULCHA SHOK MUZIK produces music and has 3 cds out'KULCHARAL DANCEHALL' Vol 1 a various artists cd, the debut albums from both NATTY REMO & WOOKIE J called 'Babylon Fall' & 'Big Up The Children,'respectively. KULCHA SHOK also produces many facets of radio programming, radio commercials,jingles, sweepers, and drops. We can also dj, host or promote your products. KULCHA SHOK MUZIK currently produces a weekly reggae, dancehall & soca music program on Miami's #1 radio station Power 96 on Sundays from 10pm-12mid called 'Dancehall Nice Again.' Here's an outline for 'REGGAE VIBES,' which is heard on over 120 radio stations around the world. For more: http://www.kulchashok.com/kulchashokreggaevibes.html This weeks top stories in reggae, dancehall & soca music featured on 'REGGAE VIBES': 1. LUCIANO INTERVIEW 2. NEW RELEASES 3. TRIVIA: 4. SELECTOR'S CHOICE: Each week we compile a top ten singles chart based on sales returns from the US leading record distributors of reggae & Caribbean music BUT NOT THIS WEEK. It will return next week. LANCE-O 'REGGAE VIBES' KULCHA SHOK MUZIK [5] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From Soul Majestic (R.A.W. #1680) Subject: Calling all radio and sound system DJ's Date: Tue, 2 Aug 2005 14:08:19 -0700 From: Soul Majestic GREETINGS RAW REGGAE FAMILY, Let us first say how much strength and support we have received from the RAW DJ's over the years and for this we are i-ternally grateful! We are also proud to announce the i-ficial release of Soul Majestic's "Until That Day". If you have not received your (official) full-length copy as yet, please let us know and we will forward one to you right away. The purpose of this newsletter email is to confirm any address changes that you may have in order for the mailing of our first vinyl 7" single. The song "Stand Up" is a combination with Anthony B who recorded with the band in Kingston. The single was pressed at Tuff Gong and is available now! Please let us know if you would like to get this single on vinyl. We are also gearing up for the release of UNTIL THAT DUB (dub versions of the album tracks) as well as unreleased singles with Sly & Robbie and other new material. Please let us know if you would like to be serviced in the future. And whether you would like a specific drop done for your show-one which uses your show name, call letters and also specify if you would like a specific song used. And as for playlists----We LOVE them. If you send your playlist to us we have a special contest running with our sponsor Livity (www.livity.org ). We will send you a special gift courtesy of Livity. Please email to: dj@soulmajestic.com or mail to: Soul Majestic, P.O. Box 711, Aptos, CA 95001 or fax to: 805-485-1801. Your show will be spotlighted on the Selecta's Corner section of the Soul Majestic website. Keep up the great works and stay in touch! One Love, Soul Majestic R.A.W. # 1680 www.soulmajestic.com dj@soulmajestic.om [6] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From Big Mountain Int'l (R.A.W. #) Subject: Upcoming Quinazo shows Date: Tue, 2 Aug 2005 19:10:31 EDT From: BigMtnIntl@aol.com Greetings! Here is a list of the upcoming shows that Quinazo will be doing. The shows in Hawaii will also have James playing with the band. The shows in San Diego will be Quinazo. Be sure to check out our MySpace pages that are listed at the end of this email!! Wednesday, August 10 Wave Riders (formerly Maui Brews) 900 Front Street Lahaina, HI Thursday, August 11 Uncle Mikey's 400 Hualani Street Hilo, HI $20 advance / $25 day of show 9:00 p.m. start - 21 and up 808-933-2667 Friday, August 12 Kapono's Aloha Tower Marketplace Honolulu, HI 21 and up 808-536-2161 Saturday, August 13 Kuhio Lounge 3-5920 Kuhio Hwy Kapa'a Kaua'i 808-823-6000 Sunday, August 14 Hard Rock Cafe 1837 Kapo'olani Blvd. Honolulu, HI 808-955-7383 $15 / 18 and up Thursday, August 18 Belly Up Tavern 143 S. Cedros Ave Solana Beach, CA 858-481-8140 $5 cover / 21 and up / 9:00 p.m. Adams Ave. Street Festival Sunday, September 25 All Ages -- FREE 4:45 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Park Stage (near Mansfield Street) Donna Vader Big Mountain / Quinazo www.bigmountain-onelove.com www.myspace.com/quinazo www.myspace.com/bigmountainreggae [7] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From Ambassador David (R.A.W. #5) Subject: Street Team - Help Needed Date: Wed, 3 Aug 2005 11:21:56 EDT From: Davidbauma@aol.com Greetings, Ambassador David is looking for help posting posters for the Sept 30th SunSpalsh ina Grand Rapids and We Be Jammin starting October 15 at Club Soda ina Kzoo. If interested please reply with your mailing address and THANKS YOU for your help! Jah Guide, (PP) Ambassador David R.A.W. #5 [8] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From Paulo Matos (R.A.W. #1320) Subject: xterminator contact Date: Wed, 3 Aug 2005 10:48:28 -0700 (PDT) From: Paulo Matos Greetings R.A.W. family, Anyone can give me the direct e-mail contact for Phillip "Fattis" Burrel (Xterminator) in JA ? Thx in advance, R.A.W.#1320 Paulo Matos Reggae Portugal Productions (Bookings, Management, Promoter) Radio Solar 94 FM : Solar Reggae Show (every Sundays from 9 till 11 pm) Soundsystem Selector : Reggae Portugal Soundsystem Internet : Reggae Portugal Webpage : www.reggaeportugal.com Mobile Phone : + 351 968577118 Mailing Address : Paulo Matos Reggae Portugal Productions Quinta Da Palmeira Bloco 85 1: Esquerdo 8200 - Albufeira - Algarve Portugal [9] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From Roots-ee (#214) Subject: The Ark Band is on the August 11 Summer Jam Dancehall Explosion Tour '05 stop Date: Wed, 3 Aug 2005 09:32:18 -0400 From: rlam The Ark Band/Summer Jamz Dancehall ExplosionTour '05 The Ark Band is on this bill - on Thursday, August 11th 2005 Summer Jamz Dancehall Explosion Tour 2005 is @ Annies, 4343 Kellogg in Cincinnati, http://www.anniesentertainment.com featuring Sasha, Cutty Ranks, Shantia, Phillip plus special guest DJ's along with guests The Ark Band and Soulragga - Tickets are $15 Advance $18 Day of Show - Doors @ 7PM one peace roots-ee R.A.W. 214 http://thearkband.com R.A.W. 1414 419.352.7143 [10] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From Clinton Fearon (R.A.W. #) Subject: Clinton Fearon: Upcoming Concerts Date: Wed, 3 Aug 2005 12:59:38 -0700 From: Boogie Brown Productions CLINTON FEARON & BOOGIE BROWN BAND Thursday :: August 4 :: Mostly Music in the Park Mercerdale Park :: 77th S.E. and S.E. 32nd :: Mercer Island, WA Showtime: 7 - 8:30PM :: Free outdoor show Friday :: Augst 4 :: Nectar Lounge 412 N. 36th :: Seattle WA Showtime: 9PM :: 21 and over More info: www.nectarlounge.com Boogie Brown Productions 1412 S.W. 102nd #239 Seattle, WA 98146 USA URL: www.boogiebrown.com Email: boogie@boogiebrown.com ...make a joyful noise, let's disturb the devil... [11] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From Roots-ee (R.A.W. #214) Subject: The ark band : August 5 & 6 Date: Thu, 4 Aug 2005 09:19:22 -0400 From: rlam Fri 5 Square Fair - Lima, Ohio 3: 30 pm & 7: 15 pm main stage http://www.squarefairlima.com http://www.squarefairlima.com/Entertainment.html Sat 6 Private Reggae Party (pool) - Cincinnati (area), Ohio SHOW TIME Noon to 3pm Sat 6 Peach's Grill - Yellow Springs, Ohio 104 Xenia Avenue 937-767-4850 SHOW TIME 9:30pm http://www.peachsgrill.com http://www.peachsgrill.com/bands.html best, errol one peace roots-ee http://thearkband.com ( reggae ) 419.352.7143 *********************************************************************** 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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