(¯`·._(¯`·......Wha Gwaan in R.A.W......·´¯)_.·´¯) Sunday July 09, 2006 ************************************************************************* *INDEX [1] Jah Son headed to the mainland (6/17-7/09) For the period of June 17th - July 9th, submissions for the "Wha Gwaan in R.A.W.?" newsletter should be sent directly to Eric Harris (#1418) at hods@triad.rr.com [2] Power of Words California Tou [3] Reggae Runnings......... [4] One more date has been added to 'The Power of Words Tour' * Note* Dear R.A.W. Members your submissions are valuable. Whilst Tom is away kindly send all submissions to I at: hods@triad.rr.com Please do not hit reply as the email addy used to send out WGiR, sees any incoming mail as bounces, then trashes all emails that do not fit that profile. Respect, R.A.W. 1418 ************************************************************************* [1] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From: Tom (R.A.W. #33) Subject: Jah Son headed to the mainland (6/17-7/09) Date: Thursday, June 15, 2006 6:32 PM Greetings An incredibly busy school year this time around. Got way behind on various R.A.W. works. BUT June & July renewal notices will be going out today. Renewals and new memberships received in the past few weeks will go out tomorrow. Anyone who has renewed or joined R.A.W. and who did not get a R.A.W. bumpersticker since our stock was depleted, will be getting the (owed) number of bumperstickers in the mail. Going out tomorrow. June playlists for R.A.W. REGGAE will be going out tomorrow. For the period of June 17th - July 9th, submissions for the "Wha Gwaan in R.A.W.?" newsletter should be sent directly to Eric Harris (#1418) at hods@triad.rr.com Please make your Subject Header relevant to your message. Include your R.A.W. number. Text only please! We've been getting some very long submissions lately, and there have been a few requests to ask members to SHORTEN their submission to 300 words or less. I think that's about it for now....gotta get back to work...still lots to do before tomorrow's flight out. One love Tom #33 ____ | __ \EGGAE | \/ //\MBASSADORS |_|\_\<>\\ /\ORLDWIDE #33 jahson@kuentos.guam.net /_/\_\\/\/ / \//\\/ Forwarding The Reggae Vibe...Everytime! http://www.reggaeambassadors.org [2] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= From: PSM (R.A.W. #) Subject: Power of Words California Tour Date: Saturday, July 08, 2006 9:28 AM Power of Words California Tour For Immediate Release – July 7th, 2006 San Francisco, CA - The music scene in America has forgotten one of the most important factors of creative expression. The words, or lyrics, which have been so important to past generations, have given way to simple "party" lyrics and "sing along" hooks, whose basic message hopes to reach only the least common denominator of today's listening and music buying audience. Gone are the days when people sang to communicate social and political awareness, while the real "truthspeakers" are snuffed out or ignored until they loose the will to create. Music as we know it has always been a sort of "newspaper" which gives the listener insight on current events and the news of our times. Somewhere along these lines the message got lost. With this, "The Power of Words" concept in mind, Independent Distribution Collective (IDC) an artist friendly CD distribution company, decided to develop a small tour which would not only feature artists with a message, but artists who would make that message the main focal point of their live performances. IDC chose two artists from their vast catalog who put the lyrics at the forefront of their live performances. One artist, Haji Mike, is a Cypriot Poet, MC and Ph.D. who spent many years in England, where he was exposed to both reggae music and spoken word poetry. His tireless efforts to help heal a decades long division in his homeland of Cyprus, and his constant support of the youth culture there makes it easy to see why he was chosen for this tour. The other artist, Karney, is a San Francisco born Singer/Songwriter who has toured all of the US, and performed and written songs alongside countless different and diverse musical icons. Always a socially conscious person, and supporter of many forms of creative art, Karney's biting wit and political lyrics are always present in any of her live shows. This tour will also feature some amazing local acts in each of these cities. It is important for this tour to reach audiences who are looking for a message in today's music. With that in mind IDC focused on a few markets in Northern California, which have always been home to social change in America. San Francisco, Santa Cruz, and Chico, California seem perfect places for these shows. With this small tour as a proving ground, IDC hopes to launch dozens of these types of tours across the US over the next few years. This tour will include live musical performances with a full band, acoustic performances, and even a few spoken word poetry and educational presentations. Please help support independent and intelligent music. For more information or to arrange interviews with these artists please feel free to contact Steffen Franz at IDC, 415 292-7007 or e-mail standout@independentdistro.com The "Power of Words" Tour, Summer 2006 Independent Distribution Collective, Olive Tree Music, Tangent Records and Positive Sound Massive Recordings present The "Power of Words Tour" featuring Haji Mike and Karney plus Stand Out Selector and the Poetz4Peace Riddim Section, plus many great guest artists. Saturday 7/22 "Running a Label in the Digital Age" Multimedia Presentation by Haji Mike Noon-3pm Presented by Pyramind: The Institute For Advanced Digital Audio Training and AMP3 @ Pyramind Sound 880 Folsom Street, San Francisco. For more info or to reserve a ticket call 415 896-9800 or visit www.pyramind.com Free to Pyramind Students, and AMP3 Members otherwise $10 per person Limited Capacity - reserve tickets now. Saturday 7/22 The Red Victorian and Peace Cafe presents Cypriot poet Haji Mike reading selected works of poetry at The Peace Cafe in the lobby of The Red Vic, 1665 Haight Street at Cole, San Francisco. For more information please call (415) 864-1978 Doors at 7 pm, all ages, Free to everyone... Donations welcome Sunday 7/23 Lioness Sound presents a very special Haji Mike DJ set at Church @ Il Pirata, 16th Street and Utah, with DJs GreenB and Positivi-T (415) 648.0370 or www.lionesssound.com Doors at 3 pm Caribbean Food, Outdoor Patio... No Cover! Tuesday 7/25 JSP and IDC present the "Power Of Words Tour" featuring Haji Mike and Karney, plus special guests Good Luck Joes at Red Devil Lounge 1695 Polk Street at Clay, San Francisco. For more information please call (415) 921-1695 or www.reddevillounge.com Doors @ 8pm $5.00 in advance, $7.00 day of show. Wednesday 7/26 Good Vibez Entertainment presents the "Power Of Words Tour" featuring Haji Mike and Karney, plus special guests at The Attic, 931 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, California. For more information please call (831) 460-1800 www.theatticsantacruz.com or www.goodvibezmusic.com Doors @ 8pm $7.00 Thursday 7/27 Conscious Wise Scribe Visions presents the "Power Of Words Tour" featuring Haji Mike and Karney, plus special guest Mama Labeba and special guest DJs at Crux Art Collective, 7 Commerce Ct. #110, Chico, CA (530) 892-2354 or www.cruxarts.com for more information . Doors @ 8pm Show @ 9pm $7.00 Friday 7/28 IDC and Chameleon Music presents Heavy Hitters Fridays featuring an Acoustic Evening with the "Power Of Words Tour" featuring Haji Mike and Karney, plus special guests at Brainwash Cafe 1122 Folsom Street, San Francisco, CA. Call 415 255-4866 or visit www.brainwash.com or www.chameleonmusic.com for more info. Show @ 8 pm Free to Everyone! Haji Mike's new album "The Storyman" and Karney's two recent releases "All Connected" and "Karney" are distributed in the US by Independent Distribution Collective and are available at all fine music retailers and online at CD Baby.com and on i-Tunes. Check out the following web links for background on these artists: www.hajimike.com www.karney.org www.independentdistro.com Independent Distribution Collective 1693 Polk Street, Suite 202 SF, CA, 94109, USA 415.292.7007 phone 415.292.5007 fax www.independentdistro.com/ Independent Music Moving Forward!!! Wholesale Music Distribution by Independents for Independents... [3] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= From: Ambassador David's Productions (R.A.W. #5) Subject: Reggae Runnings......... Date: Sunday, July 09, 2006 9:44 AM Ambassador David's Productions 269-271-5219 "Your Caribbean Music Connection" Reggae Music "Special Music for Special People" Rastaman Nane Only 27 day s to (8/5/06) "A Day in Caribbean" ina Portage! After Party will be at Cruiser Pub in Portage 10 PM to 2 AM Salsa Dance Party Ambassador David's Pick July 15th - 7 PM Zion Lion Grand Opening Co Co Tropical 517-485-2894 807 East Grand River Ave., Lansing www.thecocotropical.net New Events Boomerang's 10 PM - 21+ 711 West Michigan Ave. Kzoo 373-1412 Wednesday Nights DJ Tropickz & DJ Assane Top 40 / Hip Hop / Reggae Cruisers Pub 10 PM 21+ 7640 South Westnedge, Portage, 269-377-2223 Wednesday nights Salsa Dance Party Starting July 19 DJ Tropickz & DJ G. ^^ Indicates New Listing 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 Aug 4th - Gizzae featuring two - two time Grammy winners September 1st - Hydro Reggae Band Stage Coach Barn (Behind the Black Hawk Restaurants) Corner of M-43 & M-89 Richland 269-629-9460 9 PM July 28th & 29th - Yoroka August 25th & 26th - Zion Lion Spirit Rhythms Coffee House 7 PM 56050 Buckhorn Rd. Three Rivers, MI 269-278-7245 July 29th Los Bandits (Duo) Lone Eagle Landing 9 PM 64641 M-66 Sturgis, MI. 49091 August 5th DJ Tropickz Top 40 & Hip Hop Till Midnight 9:30 PM 171 East 24th Holland, Michigan 616.392.6883 July 14th Out of Favor Boys Rosebud 10 PM 100 Washington, Grand Haven July 2nd - Gypsi Fari Founders Brewing www.foundersbrewing.com 648 Monroe NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 616-776-1195 9:45 PM August 19th - Gypsi Fari Kingfish Restaurant and Tiki Room. 1019 North Water Street. , Bay City, MI Starting 06/01/2006 05:00 PM Every Other Thursday David Asher DJs Reggae. September 29th & 30th 9 PM Kalamazoo Music Cruise 2 nights 5 venues 8 bands 2 DJs 1 Low Price Club Soda, Francois, Tortilla Flats, Pappa Pete's and Harvey's on the Mall Tickets www.musictoday.com 1-8000-594-TIXX Advance ticket $9.00 both night all venues $7.00 one night all venues 5.00 one night one venue www.kalamazoomusiccruise.com Summer Events July 14th Root Rock Society 5 PM Potawatumi Zoo, South Bend ^^Taste Of Kalamazoo ^^Thursday July 20 5:00pm-6:30pm Zion Lion 7:00pm-8:30pm Gypsi Fari 9:00pm-10:30pmRas Kelly and Spectrum 11:00pm-12:30pm Hydro July 22nd Orquesta Sensacional Time 8:15 PM Albion Summer Concert Series Victory Park 7 PM July 23rd Kuungana African Dance and Drum August 13th - Zion Lion August 20th - Stakked (Top 40 & Country) Saugatuck Music in the Park - Wicks Park July 26th Zion Lion Trio 7 PM Dowagiac Fun Fest. July 27th - Gypsi Fari Noon July27th - Stan Champion (Kids Workshop) Noon July 28th - Deep Fried Pickle Project (Kids Workshop) Noon July 28th Kuungan African Dance and Drums 5 PM August 3rd Detroit Women Owosso Concert Series 7:30 PM August 5th "Night in the Caribbean" 5 PM - 11 PM Portage - Celery Flats Come sail into the evening where the cool breezes blow and the music is hot. Be prepared to dance the night away with Grammy Award-winning Trinidad Tripoli Steel Drum Band, Orquesta Sensacional-Latin set and to close out the evening comes the 4-time Grammy Award-winning Reggae music of Gizzae. In between performances, learn some of the hottest dance steps taught by top Latin dance instructors as DJ Sammy Montero plays your favorite Latin music. If that isn't enough, dine on Caribbean style fare and shop at the arts and crafts vendors from the islands. Alcohol sales available. www.portagemi.gov AFTER PARTY AT CRUISERS PUB - SALSA DANCE PARTY - 10 PM - 2 PM 21+ 7640 South Westnedge, Portage, MI. 269-377-2223 August 9th Kalamazoo Mixer on the Mall - Ifficial Reggae Band Mattawan Festival August 10th -Mario 50s & 60s Review 7 PM August 11th - Kalamazoo Avenue Band "Blues Brother Tribute" 8 PM Ypsilanti Heritage Festival August 18th - Detroit Women 7:30 PM August 20th Bridgeman Concert Series Gypsi Fari 7 PM August 26th South Bend Reggae Festival South Bend Regional Airport Festival Site Messenger - Indika - Hydro Afro Reggae Band - Universal Xpression 3 PM - Midnight Caribbean food / craft vendors www.southbendreggae.com Taste of Saugatuck Noon August 27th - Mudbugz Freedom Jam II September 2nd 1 PM - Hydro Jean Klock Park Benton Harbor Paw Paw Wine Festival. September 9th - 4 PM Beer Tent Kalamazoo Ave. Band September 16th "Day in the Caribbean" Floyd Park Downtown Albion, MI. Noon - 8 PM Kuungana African Drum & Dance Troupe Zion Lion Roots Rock Society Orquesta Sensacional www.festivaloftheforks.org Victory Park -Albion September 16th 7 PM Detroit Women Rieger Park - Albion September 16th - 4 PM Kalamazoo Avenue Band Hispanic Festival - South Haven 1 PM - Orquesta Sensacional 2 PM - DJ Sammy Montero and Latin Dance Lessons September 29th & 30th 9 PM Kalamazoo Music Cruise 2 nights 5 venues 8 bands 2 DJs 1 Low Price Club Soda, Francois, Tortilla Flats, Pappa Pete's and Harvey's on the Mall Tickets www.musictoday.com 1-8000-594-TIXX Advance ticket $9.00 both night all venues $7.00 one night all venues 5.00 one night one venue www.kalamazoomusiccruise.com Reggae DJ Clubs OZ - With DJ Billy the Kid Thursdays 210 South 5th St. Ann Arbor, MI Infinity Sounds & Spector Entertainment 2nd Saturdays at WIAA Hall 2015 E. 7 Mile Rd Detroit Every Thursday Passa Passa - 9 PM Café Lura-3184 N Milwaukee Ave Milwaukee & Belmont, Chicago Dancehall 101 Wednesdays - Joe's Sports Bar Weed Street, Chicago 11pm -4am Caribbean Foods Jamaican Dave's Take Out "The Real Taste Of Jamaica" 1059 Wealthy, Grand Rapids 616-458-7875 Co Co Tropical 517-485-2894 807 East Grand River Ave., Lansing www.thecocotropical.net Hot Spot 269-927-1303 Island Cuisine 76 West Wall Street, Benton Harbor Reggae Radio ^^ Alam Latina WMUK 102.1 FM WMU Sundays 6 PM to 7 PM Dancehall/Reggae WCBN 88.3 FM - Ann Arbor Saturday 7:00p-9:00p Host: Brian Tomsic http://141.211.233.117/rss/Dancehall_Reggae/ Ghetto Vibez CJAM 91.5 FM - Windsor, On. Saturday 3:00p-5:00p Hosts: Ghetto Vibez Sound Crew The Michael Julien Show WDET 101.9 FM - Detroit Saturday 12:00p-5:00a Host: Michael Julien - http://141.211.233.117/rss/Train_To_Skaville/ Reggae Revolution WIDR 89.1 FM DJ - I.B. - Kazoo Tuesday 10 PM - Midnight Request line 269-387-6303 Natty Dreadlock Rock - Rootsmon Bird- Lansing Sundays 5pm-9pm, WLNZ, 89.7, www.wlnz.org or webradio.com WCBN, 88.3 FM Train to Skaville "Strictly Vintage Jamaican Music" 7PM-8PM Tuesday REGGAE STREET WSND 88.9 FM - South Bend 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 WHPR 88.1 FM - Detroit Fridays 9 PM to 2 AM Live from Gibson's Lounge 12924 Puritan, Detroit. Simulcast on TV 33 or Comcast TV 71. Larock and O.C. Roberts Sundays - 12MID-2AM 102.7 FM / Radio 1 Detroit Reggae Web Sites Caribbeanconnection2002.com (for your Live and DJ Reggae needs) Reggaeambassadors.org Islandfestkalamazoo.com ^^www.kalamazoosalsa.com Jaman Reggae DVDs www.jamanreggaedvd.com www.myccco.com (Caribbean Cultural Carnival Origination) www.kalamazoosalsa.com Detroitreggae.com Chicago_Reggae.com Niceup.com Chicagoreggae.com Strictlyrootsmusic.com South Bend Reggae www.southbendreggae.com 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 [4] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= From: "Hajimike" (R.A.W. #529) Subject: One more date has been added to 'The Power of Words Tour' Date: Sunday, July 09, 2006 3:07 PM One more date has been added to 'The Power of Words Tour' Sunday 23 Jul 2006 15:00 - Church @ Il Pirata 16th Street and Utah,, San Francisco, CA 94101,US - Lioness Sound presents a very special Haji Mike DJ set at with DJs GreenB and Positivi-T (415) 648.0370 or www.lionesssound.com Doors at 3 pm Caribbean Food, Outdoor Patio... No Cover! One Love Haji Mike R.A.W. #529 *********************************************************************** 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."