(¯`·._(¯`·......Wha Gwaan in R.A.W......·´¯)_.·´¯) Monday December 19, 2005 ************************************************************************* *INDEX [1] SPECTACULAR looking for CA & AZ dates in 2006 [2] The new ZVision Designs website is under construction [3] Peter Broogs [4] Info needed on Subject: US based Booking Agents [5] Lucci's Hosting New Year's Eve Bash! [6] Reggae Runnings.........Stocking Stuffers [7] PSA - Black & Red New Year's Eve Ball ************************************************************************* [1] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From: Don Martin (R.A.W. #1478) Subject: SPECTACULAR looking for CA & AZ dates in 2006 Date: Fri, 16 Dec 2005 10:51:41 -0700 From: Don Martin Yagga Yo! (from Don Martin R.A.W. #1478) Jamaican artist SPECTACULAR (a conscious, modern roots artist with a vocal delivery, message & voice somewhat like Junior Kelly: I rate him HIGHLY!) is looking for some sound-system dates in California and Arizona in April 2006. SPECTACULAR will be travelling with the dj from Ital Acoustix, a TUFF sound outta Germany that carries a good amount of dubplate-specials. So there will only be 2 people travelling. This tour coincides with the release of SPECTACULAR's debut album. The package is relativley inexpensive. Spectacular will also be available to voice dubplates. If you're interested in SPECTACULAR's music, check out his site @ my space: www.myspace.com/TheBurningSpectacular Listen to his MASSIVE tune on the DOCTORS DARLING riddim & more !!! In case you are interested in shows in your area, please contact me asap. If you're not interested, maybe you could forward this to someone who is? Thank you! Don Martin www.brotherhoodsound.com donmartin1@hotmail.com 505-989-9871 [2] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From: ZVision Designs (R.A.W. #) Subject: The new ZVision Designs website is under construction Date: Fri, 16 Dec 2005 12:38:16 -0800 From: ZVision Designs The new ZVision Designs website is under construction. You can visit to check out the latest developments. There is a guest book and contact information so please send some support, make comments, give pointers and suggestions for the site. We will also be looking to link up in the community, so please grab a logo from the page and post a link on yours. We are developing a great community page - soon to be up and running, so now is the time for that free advertising! ZVision Designs specializes in graphic designs and interactive media design. We are here to service your needs, whether you are a restaurant looking for a creative menu, a production company interested in posters, tickets and more, or any other form of musician, band or company trying to get a name out there. Give us a call! We are always ready to create and design to suit your needs. We offer: Web Design Concert flyers and posters Club Cards and postcards Business Cards Logos & More - just ask! Contact us at: info@zvisiondesigns.com www.zvisiondesigns.com (530)613-4732 [3] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From: Peter Broggs (R.A.W. #) Subject: Peter Broogs Date: Fri, 16 Dec 2005 15:32:21 -0800 (PST) From: colleen colman Peters new title "Igzabihir Yakal" is now available on LP and CD to follow. www.majesticmusic.info This was recorded prior to Peters stroke In Amsterdam and proceeds are going to help Peter with his follow up therapy. Special thanks to Neil- King Shiloh,Billy, Henk, Lion and all sponsors who made this release possible. [4] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From: Andrew of Upflite Music (R.A.W. #724) Info needed on Subject: US based Booking Agents Date: Sat, 17 Dec 2005 09:26:58 -0800 From: "UpFlite Music (Canada Office)" Greetings R.A.W.ster Members, Can anyone provide a reference or refer me to a US based booking agent whose realm would include reggae? I have been in contact with a couple of individuals, but would like to expand my list of possibilities. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Regards, A.T. UpFlite Music R.A.W. #724 [5] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From: Anna Fisher (R.A.W. #1224) Subject: Lucci's Hosting New Year's Eve Bash! Date: Sat, 17 Dec 2005 13:28:36 -0800 (PST) From: anna fisher Lucci's hosting a New Year's Eve Bash December 31st. $25 p/p $40 p/cple. Doors open at 9 pm - until. Complimentary food by Jerry's Kitchen and champagne toast. Music provided by DJ Blindman and Crew. 4474 W. Adams Blvd. (2 blks W. of Crenshaw at Somerset) Los Angeles, CA 90016 off street parking available Come bring in 2006, eat good food, dance, mingle and mix! For Guestlist and Info: (310) 722-6055 One Love, Anna Fisher (#1224) http://www.annafisher.com PO Box 75883 Los Angeles, CA 90075 molinus@pacbell.net (213) 896-4427 [6] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From Ambassador DAvid (R.A.W. #5) Subject: Reggae Runnings.........Stocking Stuffers Date: Sat, 17 Dec 2005 19:14:44 EST From: Davidbauma@aol.com Reggae Runnings.........Stocking Stuffers Ambassador David's Productions 269-665-7483 "Your Caribbean Music Connection" Reggae Music "Special Music for Special People" Rastaman Nane Ambassador David's Pick Friday DJ Assane @ Papa Pete's Pre CHRISTmas Eve Dance Party NEW NEW NEW NEW NEW Tortilla Flats 124 Portage St. 269-381-5952 Saturday Nights Latin Dance Party 10 PM 21+ Featuring DJs Sammy Montero & DJ Tropickz & DJ Alien E December 17th - DJ Tropickz CHRISTmas Eve No Show New Year Eve @ Tortilla Flats 9 PM to 4 AM Three rooms of Entertainment! Live Band / DJ Assene (Reggae) / DJ Alien E (Latin) Only $5.00 before Midnight January 7th - DJ S. Montero January 14th - DJ Tropickz January 21st - DJ Alien E January 28th - DJ. TBA Bob Marley Birthday Bash 2006 - All Age January 28th Doors Open 7 PM State Theatre 269-345-6500 www.kazoostate.com 406 South Burdick, Kalamazoo, MI Ticketmaster www.ticketmaster.com 269-373-7000 Zion Lion / Universal Xpression / African Teacher / After Party. Caribbean Food / Arts & Crafts Papa Pete's Reggaeton Dancehall Party Reggae / Latin 502 South Burdick St. Ph 269-388-2196 Reggae / Reggaeton with DJ Assene & DJ Dmass Latin / Salsa / Reggaeton DJ S. Montero from Club Soda December 9th - DJ Assene & DJ Dmass December 16th -DJ S. Montero & December 23rd -DJ Assene & DJ Dmass December 30th - TBA January 6th - DJ Assene & DJ Dmass January 13th - DJ S. Montero January 20th - DJ Assene & DJ Dmass January 27th - DJ S. Montero January 28th - Bob Marley Birthday Bash After Party Check it out Mega Banton at Exedus II ina Chicago CHRISTmas night. http://www.dancehall101.com/lucianos/mega_banton.htm Czar's 505 - http://www.czars.com 505 Pleasant St. St. Joseph 269-983-1166 - 10 PM Jamaica Me Crazy Fridays REGGAE BANDS EVERY 1ST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH January 6th - Ras Kelly and Spectrum February 3rd - Bob Marley Birthday Bash - Flex Crew March 3rd - Universal Xpression The Club Soda 17 + 10 PM 340 East Michigan Ave. Kazoo 269-342-8067 "We Be Jammin" Every Third Saturday Of The Month December 17th - Zion Lion January 21st - Ras SoulJah featuring Fada Wayne Caribbean Food / Crafts Cheeseburger in Paradise 5609 West Main St. 269-342-0825 9:30 PM December 3rd - Roots Rock Society December 16th - Yoroka December 31th - Zion Lion Boathouse 269-857-2888 10 PM 449 Water St. Saugatuck , MI. Dec. 16th - Tres Dogs (Blues) Dec. 17th - Out Of Favor Boys (Blues) Car Pool @ I have been asked to coordinate a car pool from different areas of Michigan. I think this is a great ideal since there are over 500 members of Reggae Runnings mostly in out state Michigan. With the price of gasoline this just makes sense. It up to you to make this happen so here goes. If you contact me needing a ride or willing to share a ride to any events I will post your email address in my next Reggae Runnings. This way they can contact you. Including your phone number is your choice. So let make this happen and thank to Lauren for her suggestion Reggae DJ Clubs Infinity Sounds & Spector Entertainment 2nd Saturdays at WIAA Hall 2015 E. 7 Mile Rd Detroit Reggae Jamdown DJ Billy the Kid & Zuma Hi-Fi Thursday Nights Good Time Charley's 1140 South.University Ann Arbor 21+ 10pm - 2am - Ladies free until 11 PM Reggae Web Sites Caribbeanconnection2002.com (for your Live and DJ Reggae needs) Jaman Reggae DVDs www.jamanreggaedvd.com www.myccco.com (Caribbean Cultural Carnival Origination) Reggaeambassadors.org Detroitreggae.com Chicago_Reggae.com Islandfestkalamazoo.com/ Niceup.com Chicagoreggae.com Strictlyrootsmusic.com SW Michigan - http://www.drinkjazz.com WWW.PARTYPICKS.NET www.southbend reggae.com<<<<<<<<<From: Sister Yasmin (R.A.W.) Subject: PSA - Black & Red New Year's Eve Ball Date: Sat, 17 Dec 2005 21:39:26 -0800 From: Yasmin Solomon PSA/Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 17, 2005 CONTACT: DJ Sister Yasmin, 707-884-4703, sisteryasmin@hotmail.com Justin Crellin, Mateel Community Center, 707-923-3368, justin@mateel.org MATEEL COMMUNITY CENTER PRESENTS THE BLACK & RED NEW YEAR'S EVE BALL WITH APHRODESIA, THE EARL THOMAS BAND AND DJ SISTER YASMIN WHAT: BLACK AND RED NEW YEAR'S EVE BALL WHEN: SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2005 WHERE: MATEEL COMMUNITY CENTER, REDWAY, CALIFORNIA TIME: 7:00 PM WHO: APHRODESIA, THE EARL THOMAS BAND AND CRUCIAL DANCE RIDDIMS WITH DJ SISTER YASMIN TICKETS: $20 for Mateel Community Center members, $25 in advance, $30 at the door TICKETS AVAILABLE at Mateel office, Redway Liquors, Wild Horse Records Garberville, Fortuna Music Mart, The Works Arcata & Eureka, The Metro Arcata, Good Food Store Laytonville, Ukiah Natural Foods, Tangents Ft. Bragg and online at www.inticketing.com. INFORMATION: Call the Mateel at 707-923-3368, Sister Yasmin at 707-884-4703, and visit www.mateel.org DETAILS: Ring in the new year at the Mateel Community Center's gala Black & Red New Year's Eve Ball. Celebrate with the driving horn-drenched Afrobeat of APHRODESIA, a funky 11-piece Bay Area ensemble, the sweet Memphis soul of THE EARL THOMAS BAND, and Crucial Dance Riddims with DJ Sister Yasmin. The New Year's Eve Black & Red Ball will also feature lots of those famous colors, a selection of gourmet hor d'oeuvres available throughout the evening, a complimentary champagne toast at midnight, shuttle service between the Mateel and Garberville, hotel discounts for advance ticket holders, ($10 off at Humboldt House Inn, Sherwood Forest Motel and the Brass Rail Inn), and an evening of southern Humboldt style fun like only the Mateel Community Center can provide. The Mateel Community Center is a local non-profit promoting arts and culture, providing a wonderful space for community members of all ages to learn, grow, teach, celebrate, study and gather. It is a valuable resource in the Northern California area. *********************************************************************** 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. Disclaimer > "Any and all statements, views, and opinions expressed in the 'Wha' Gwaan in R.A.W?' newsletter are those of individual members of Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide, Inc. (R.A.W.). R.A.W. is not responsible for the veracity, or for the content, of any R.A.W. member's statement, views, and/or opinions included in this newsletter."