(/`7._(/`7......Wha Gwaan in R.A.W......74/)_.74/) Wednesday May 11, 2005 _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ *INDEX [1] East coast tour shaping up (potential venues listed below we need more to complete the tour) [2] International DJ SupaMario Happenings [3] The Ark Band/R.A.W. 1414 showcases on May 20 and May 21 in Grand Rapids, Michigan [4] New Rhythm Band with Special Guests Sunday, May 15, 2005 [5] Midnite to San Francisco May 27 (fwd) [6] PRESS RELEASE = Maya Soleil Upcoming Shows -- May /June 2005 [7] JahWorks.org Reviews "Roots Of Dub Funk 4" via "The Boot Box" _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ [1] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From Henry Turner Jr (R.A.W #741) Subject: East coast tour shaping up (potential venues listed below we need more to complete the tour) Date: Sun, 8 May 2005 18:21:41 -0500 From: Henry Turner These venues are being handled by Bob Jones in PA if you can link us to more venues please help !!! our web sites are listed below in my signature. please pass this on to the massive!!! Respect and Oneness R.A.W. # 741 Henry Turner Jr. and Flavor PO BOX 64895 Baton Rouge La. 70896 henryturner@juno.com 225-952-0784 www.HenryTurnerjr.com www.Flavor.ballardsbytes.com The Sterling -Allentown Blue Star - Lancaster Funk Box- Baltimore Phyrst or Cafe 210 -State College River Street Cafe - Wilkes-Barre Dragonfly - Harrisburg Crossroads - NJ Brass Lantern - Reading maybe Phila and Ithaca, NY If there is any conflict with any of these or you have it covered, let me know. [2] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From International DJ SupaMario (R.A.W. #1690) Subject: International DJ SupaMario Happenings Date: Sun, 8 May 2005 22:04:15 -0700 (PDT) From: DJ SupaMario From: Member # 1690 Subject: International DJ SupaMario Happenings Date: May 8th, 2005 Sent: 10:00pm From: www.djsupamario.com Greetings All Massive Respect! HIGH-WAY TOUR 2005 Artists: Hosted by: International DJ SupaMario w/special guests: General Smiley SoulMedic Ambussh Tour:Starting in May Thurs. May 26.........Fresno, CA Fri. May 27.........San Diego, CA Sat. May 28.........Scottsdale, AZ Sun. May 29.........Tucson, AZ Mon. May 30.........Tempe, AZ Tues. May 31.........OFF Wed. June 1..........(TBA) Thurs. June 2..........OFF Fri. June 3..........Flagstaff, AZ Sat. June 4..........Los Alamos, NM Sun. June 5..........Boulder, CO Mon. June 6..........Salt Lake City, UT Tues. June 7..........Park City, UT Wed. June 8..........Grass Valley, CA Thurs. June 9..........Marin, CA Fri. June 10........Sacramento, CA Sat. June 11........Daly City, CA Sun. June 12........(TBA) Mon. June 13........San Francisco, CA International DJ SupaMario Blessings Always, Lion Paw Production lionpawproduction@yahoo.com www.djsupamario.com Member # 1690 [3] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From Roots-ee (R.A.W. #214) Subject: The ark band/R.A.W. 1414 showcases on may 20 and may 21 in grand rapids, michigan Date: Mon, 9 May 2005 22:26:00 -0400 From: rlam friday may 20 2005 the ark band showcases at 6 pm ah nab awen park ( on the grounds of the gerald r. ford presidential museum ) pearl street & US 131 ( or 303 pearl street ) grand rapids, michigan @ the inaugural special events showcase http://www.specialeventshowcase.com http://www.specialeventshowcase.com/newsite/schedule.html free and open to all saturday may 21 2005 the ark band showcases @ 9 pm @ the intersection lounge 131 grandville avenue SW grand rapids, michigan 616-451-3039 @ the inaugural special events showcase http://www.specialeventshowcase.com http://www.specialeventshowcase.com/newsite/schedule.html free and open to all one peace roots-ee R.A.W. 214 http://thearkband.com R.A.W. 1414 419-352-7143 rlam@bghost.net [4] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= From: Big D (RAW #1689) Subject: New Rhythm Band with Special Guests Sunday, May 15, 2005 Date: Mon, 9 May 2005 21:49:22 -0700 (PDT) From: anna fisher New Rhythm Band featuring Keithie Kulture, Jacko Marley, and Evans Lamour with Special Guests, Jr P and Stevie G and DJ Professor Levi Sunday, May 15, 2005 at The Back Room (Formerly Johnny Fox's) 3387 Motor Ave. West Los Angeles, CA 90037 (free parking in adjacent lot) $7 admission Doors Open 9 pm Show 10 pm - 2 am Info: (310)839-2500 Tickets: (323) 293-2226 email: bigdstudioproductions@hotmail.com New Rhythm Band, comprised of Caribbean Island musicians has headlined at Malibu Inn and Golden Sails Long Beach and opened at Coach House Santa Barbara. This Roots and Culture Lovers Rock Band has opened for Eek-A-Mouse, Boom Shaka and Frankie Paul backing Anna Fisher. Posted for Big D (RAW #1689) by Anna Fisher (RAW #1224) [5] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From: Midnite (R.A.W. #) Subject: Midnite to San Francisco May 27 (fwd) Date: Tuesday, May 10, 2005 9:41 AM From: Amy Shapas FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FROM GOOD VIBEZ ENTERTAINMENT Friday, May 27 MIDNITE  St Croix Roots Reggae Sutter Room - at the Regency Center  1270 Sutter Street San Francisco, CA $24.00 Doors 9:00pm, Show at 10:00pm All Ages, no video or audio recording allowed, refreshments available Good Vibez Entertainment presents the hottest roots reggae band to come out of the Virgin Islands to date, MIDNITE to the Sutter Room at the Regency Center in San Francisco on Friday, May 27 at 10:00pm. Hailing from the Island of St Croix, Midnite is one of the most promising roots reggae bands of the millennium. They are vanguards of conscious reggae whose profound and innovative lyrics are sincere and deeply rooted. Their cd recordings and live performances will have reggae and non reggae listeners open to the messages they bring. Lead singer Vaughn Benjamin's electrifying voice seems an amalgamation of many great voices in reggae--soulful, chanting, edgy. Vaughn's potent lyrical style and his brother Ron's exquisite keyboards and musical directorship form the nucleus of this musical quintet, which includes fellow St. Croix players Dion Hopkins (drums), Philip Merchant (bass) and Abijah (guitar). Midnite weaves the cultural lyrics of "old school" roots music with modern day experiences to create a unique listening encounter. Reggae - naked and raw is an apt description for Midnite's musical style, in which they forgo the frills of extensive remixes, overdubbing and other musical refinements. Midnite explodes in live performances with sets that often exceed 3 hours. Their vigorous, weighty sound, driven by the punchy bass lines creates a vibe that penetrates straight to the heart. These epic musical communions have earned Midnite an enormous following throughout the roots community. This is especially true in St. Croix, Puerto Rico, Brazil, St. Louis and here on the West Coast where they have toured extensively. Midnite has just released 2 brand new studio albums "Ainshant Maps" on their Afrikan Roots Lab record label and "Scheme A Things" on the Rastafaria label. Midnite has also collaborated with I-Grade Records for four releases: "Nemozian Rasta", "Assini" "Vijan" and the recently released "Let Live". Several members of the band have also released a quintet of albums under the name Midnite Branch I: "Cipheraw", "Geoman", "He Is Jah" "Project III" and "Full Cup". By breaking all the rules, Midnite is setting a new standard. Armed with a firm foundation in Jah Rastafari, their natural talents, and a strong and uncompromising musical vision, Midnite champions a unique sound that is on the cutting edge of modern roots music. (Courtesy of ireggae.com) Tickets Available at: Wisdom Records (4308 Mission St  415-841-1258) And online at www.inhousetickets.com or call 866-384-3060 More show info, contact Good Vibez Entertainment at 831-724-8865 or goodvibezmusic@yahoo.com For press inquires, contact Amy Shapas of So You Can at 831-479-0711 or amy@soyoucan.com Amy Shapas So You Can 831-479-0711 831-479-4242 fax amy@soyoucan.com www.soyoucan.com [6] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From: Rob Pastorok (R.A.W. #) Subject: PRESS RELEASE = Maya Soleil Upcoming Shows -- May /June 2005 Date: Tue, 10 May 2005 09:34:30 -0700 From: Rob Pastorok FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE = for entertainment (music) calendar UPCOMING SHOWS - Maya Soleil - May and June 2005 Attention: Seattle, Bothell, Bellevue, and Ellensburg, WA Shows listed below are classified as our Pan-African acoustic group, Maya Soleil Traditions and our electric ensemble, Maya Soleil Afro-World Fusion . All events are smoke-free. And announcing GLOBAL HEAT, a new spinoff from Maya Soleil (see "Other Events" at the end of this email). MAY Thursday, May 19, 5:45-8:15 pm Bothell, WA Maya Soleil Traditions = 5:45 pm Maya Soleil Afro-World Fusion = 7:45 pm Earth Rites: Imagination and Practice in Sci-Arts Eco-Cultures University of Washington, Bothell campus 18115 Campus Way NE Bothell, WA This promises to be an exciting gathering of people interested in the intersection of art and science in building sustainable communities. Open to the public. For tickets , email Kkochhar@uwb.edu More info on conference at: http://faculty.uwb.edu/kkochhar/ACN/05conf.htm Sunday, May 29, 1:45 pm and 3:45 pm Port Angeles, WA Lora Chiorah-Dye = 1:45 pm (Chamber Stage) Maya Soleil Afro-World Fusion = 3:45 pm (Main Stage) Juan de Fuca Festival of the Arts downtown Port Angeles, WA A great festival of the arts, withing "throwing distance" of Hurricane Ridge and other beautiful places. http://www.juandefucafestival.com/festival.shtml JUNE Friday, June 10, 1:00-1:50 pm Ellensburg, WA Maya Soleil Traditions featuring Lora-Chiorah Dye (Zimbabwe), Kofi Anang (Ghana), Naby Camara (Guinea) Mt. Stuart School Assembly 705 W. 15th, Ellensburg Information: (509) 925-8400 Saturday, June 11, 2-3 pm Bellevue, WA Maya Soleil Traditions featuring Lora-Chiorah Dye (Zimbabwe), Kofi Anang (Ghana), Naby Camara (Guinea), and more Race Unity Day, sponsored by Bahai Crossroads Shopping Center 156th Ave NE and 8th St. NE Bellevue, WA Free admission OTHER EVENTS GLOBAL HEAT Acid Jazz & Hip Hop with special guest Boy-1-der, Hip Hop MC and recording artist, and a prominent member of the "Maraire Empire" (son of Dumi and Lora). featuring Rob Pastorok (vintage keyboards and synthesizers), Cliff Hare (bass), and T.J. Morris (drums). Friday, May 13, 8:30-11:00 pm The Lyons Den - a sweet coffee shop and gathering place 10415 Beardslee Blvd, Bothell, WA (425) 398-9792 Across from the Post Office in the heart of Bothell Free admission Kings of A&R Report says Boy -1-der presents "Dynamic hip-hop... driven by originality & versatility, backed by slick production, clever/intelligent lyrics/rhymes and an undeniable zest." Be prepared for energetic, improvisational music with an attitude. Global Heat's influences include Soul Live, Medeski, Martin & Wood, and Black-Eyed Peas. Contact person for info on press release -- Rob Pastorok Maya Soleil Studio Woodinville, WA , USA (425) 486-4063 Email: mayasoleil@mindspring.com Maya Soleil Web site: http://www.mayasoleil.com Global Heat Web Site: www.talentmatch.com/globalheat [7] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From Tanty Records (R.A.W. #1190) Subject: JahWorks.org Reviews "Roots Of Dub Funk 4" via "The Boot Box" Date: Tue, 10 May 2005 21:25:35 +0100 From: Tanty Record REVIEW - Tanty Records - TNTYCD 010 http://www.jahworks.org/music/cd/boot_box_4_05.html The Boot Box April 2005 Reviews by Ted "The Boot" Boothroyd 4/29/05 Various: roots of dub funk 4: rise of the eclectic dread, Tanty Records, 2004 www.tantyrecord.com Rating: A This is a delightful oddity--not quite amateur night at the reggae Dub Club, but almost. Hopeful dublicators from practically all over the world, including some established pros, had apparently sent their best efforts to Tanty Records to try to make the "next instalment" of a series of dub disks. Fourteen of those best efforts made the final cut and roots of dub funk 4 is the result. The UK's Jah Warrior, a proven source of contemporary dub, has two offerings: the disk opener has an up-tempo rhythm and busy percussion that are in some sweet kind of tension with the jazzy and nonchalant sax delivering the melody; the second Jah Warrior piece uses a simple horn riff as an excuse for its organized clamour--the rattling, clacking, bongo-ing type of clamour that I enjoy. No More Babylon, from France, presents a steady drum and bass with splintered vocals and an interesting electronic layer from which a tune almost emerges. Social Living Sound gives us a reflective melodica tune atop nicely balanced dub elements, mixing fun with moodiness. Dub Master Rico starts in a far eastern mode but introduces several surprising changes along his rhythmic way. Peyote Sound System's track has a gung-ho rhythm with lots of weird stuff that gradually become grounded in recognizable instruments, including horn section. The dynamic Dub Funk Association keeps us bopping, but I'm intrigued by the soft, unobtrusive vocal always there at the edge of the sound. An orchestral horn overture might make you think DJ Perch of Germany is into classical music, but nope, it's definitely reggae-based dub with a prominent beat and occasional fragile vocal. Cosmic Rocker and Zeb, in their turn at bat, allow lots of space and time to contemplate their evocative electronic bird calls, and Doctah X prescribes some Jimi Hendrix guitar growls and feedback along with a disembodied vocal. The closest we come to an actual song is by Mystic Vibrations; it has a melody and large chunks of vocal. Solid nyahbinghi drumming fortunately keeps The Interruptor's spacey, tuneful homage to Mother Africa from floating away, while Piano B's "Dub My Roots" is subtle and highly experimental, owing almost as much to John Cage as to King Tubby. Humble Band from Mali closes the show with a more traditional approach, dubbing up a rocksteady-style organ tune. I suspect that not all the submissions to Tanty were absolutely great, but these 14 surely are. It's an eclectic collection, as promised in the subtitle, and proof beyond any reasonable doubt that dubiosity is alive and kicking, all over the world. USA On sales now Distributed in the USA by Sterns and Ernie B and Online direct from Tanty Records: http://www.tantyrecord.com/store.html *********************************************************************** 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."