(¯`·._(¯`·......Wha Gwaan in R.A.W......·´¯)_.·´¯) Tuesday June 27, 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] Jah Son headed to the mainland (6/17-7/09) [3] Mountain Lions International - Upcoming Concerts... [4] RAS MIDAS' HOT NEW RELEASE!! [5] HAJI MIKE FROM POMOS TO SAN FRANCISCO * 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: seefari@hotmail.com (R.A.W. #) Subject: SEEFARI Live Shows Date: Friday, June 23, 2006 6:41 PM ***Saturday June 24 - SEEFARI performs with his band at the Southwind Music Festival in Bellefountaine, Ohio SEEFARI goes on stage at 11:15 PM SEEFARI will be sitting in on Keyboards with Rob Dread for his set at 7:00 PM http://www.whatsupdayton.com/SWind.htm ***Thursday June 29 - SEEFARI trio performs at Rabbit Run Park in Cincinnati, Ohio ***Sunday July 2 - SEEFARI performs with his band at the Beach Waterpark in Mason, Ohio (next to King's Island) on the Kokomo Stage from 2 - 5PM http://www.thebeachwaterpark.com ***Saturday July 8 - SEEFARI and his band return to Akron for the 2nd Annual Day of Reggae Fest at Lock3Live! in downtown Akron, Ohio w/ headliner Mikey Dread (also performing - the Ark band). SEEFARI hits the stage at 7 PM http://destinationdowntownakron.com/lock3/06summer/dayofreggae_july8.html for a review of last year's show with Israel Vibrations and SEEFARI go to www.clevelandreggae.com/ivreview.php SEEFARI now on iTunes - download 18 tunes separately or as an album at this link http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?playListId=86703 016 www.seefari.com (free download) www.cdbaby.com/seefari (buy SEEFARI Sampler cd) www.myspace.com/SEEFARI (more free downloads) New SEEFARI CD "Rootsman" soon come [3] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From: Entertainment Works (RAW #72) Subject: Mountain Lions International - Upcoming Concerts... Date: Friday, June 23, 2006 8:04 PM Mountain Lions International (RAW #1918) - Upcoming Concerts: sat Jul 1 Bubba D’s Indianford, WI 8:00pm sun Jul 2 Slipknot Fremont, WI time 3-7pm mon Jul 3 JAM Janesville JC’s Traxler Park Janesville,WI 6-8pm tues Jul 4 Abbey Springs Fontana, WI 5-9pm sat Jul 8 Lakeland Campground Milton, WI 8pm-12am sun Jul 9 BMW Dealership Employee Picnic Elmhurst, IL 1-6pm fri Jul 14 Park Place Fontana, WI 9:00pm sat Jul 15 African Friends Picnic Dretzka Park Milwaukee, WI (Pending) thur Jul 20 Lands’ End Dodgeville, WI 11:00am-1:00pm fri Jul 21 Hollyrock’s Waterski Festival Wisconsin Rapids, WI 9pm-1am For more information, visit www.MountainLionsInternational.com Media representatives can contact Entertainment Works to request a promotional copy of Mountain Lions International "Vybrayshuns" CD. To book Mountain Lions International, contact Papa Lion via e-mail, papalion53@hot.mail.com. And in the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years. -- Abraham Lincoln [4] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From: "Barbara Buchanan" (R.A.W. #405) Subject: RAS MIDAS' HOT NEW RELEASE!! Date: Saturday, June 24, 2006 6:18 PM Greetings All RAWSTERS from JML Music Production (R.A.W. #405) !! We are very happy to announce that RAS MIDAS AND JML Records is about to release a powerful new dynamic urban roots reggae album by internationally renowned Jamaican singer/song writer/performer RAS MIDAS titled "Reaching Out." We are calling out to all R.A.W. DJ's, internet and radio stations and writers to send us your mailing address if you are interested in receiving your promo copy for your radio program. Be sure to tell us who you are--name, radio program, R.A.W #, mailing address, and any other contact info. Release date is June 20th; street date is July 20th, so get your copy early. This album is a magnificent piece of work. I think you're really gonna appreciate it! ONE LOVE, Barbara JML Music Production/JML Records R.A.W. #405 E-mail: voiceluv@cruzio.com Phone: (831) 426-3494 Fax: (831) 469-4125 website: www.rasmidas.com [5] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= From: Haji Mike (R.A.W. #) Subject: HAJI MIKE FROM POMOS TO SAN FRANCISCO Date: Monday, June 26, 2006 10:35 AM HAJI MIKE FROM POMOS TO SAN FRANCISCO - THE POWER OF WORDS TOUR Check the latest feature on Haji Mike The StoryMan in Cyprus Mail Seven Magazine check reviews section on Haji Mike Soundclick.com page. US Tour by Haji Mike, starts in Pomos! Yes you heard right, from the west coast of Cyprus to the west coast of the USA. Saturday 8th July Paradise Place in Pomos also features Unkle Festa and Sofoz + Johnnie Deviant on the CD decks. From 18th July Haji Mike rides west to San Francisco for a 10 day tour alongside singer/songwriter Karney, SOS and the P4P Riddim Section. Full listings in next mailing. peace! Haji Mike R.A.W. #529 > band page: http://www.soundclick.com/hajimike [6] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= From: (R.A.W. 5) Subject: Reggae Runnings......... Date: Tuesday, June 27, 2006 12:07 PM Ambassador David's Productions 269-271-5219 "Your Caribbean Music Connection" Reggae Music "Special Music for Special People" Rastaman Nane What a wonderful Island Fest once again. From the opening act Zion Lion to the final act AbiJah this festival ROCKS! Big up to Wayne Deering & Paul Toth and all who makes this festival possible. Only 39 day s to (8/5/06) "A Day in Caribbean" ina Portage! Ambassador David's Pick Rosebuds 9 PM July 2nd Gypsi Fari Down Town Grand Haven ^^ 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 July 7th - Indika with Bunny Jackson & U-Roy Jr. 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 June 17th Kalamazoo Avenue Band "Blues Bother Tribute" July1st DJ Tropickz August 5th DJ Tropickz Top 40 & Hip Hop ^^ Rosebuds 9 PM July 2nd Gypsi Fari Down Town Grand Haven Till Midnight 9:30 PM 171 East 24th Holland, Michigan 616.392.6883 July 14th Out of Favor Boys July 15th - 7 PM Zion Lion Grand Opening Co Co Tropical 517-485-2894 807 East Grand River Ave., Lansing www.thecocotropical.net 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 18+ Kalamazoo Music Cruise 2 nights 4 venues 8 Band 1 Low Price Francois, Tortilla Flats, Pappa Pete's more venues in downtown Kalamazoo TBA $10.00 both night all venues $8.00 one night all venues 5.00 one night one venue Summer Events June 30th 6:30 PM Holland Concert Series Centennial Park Roots Rock Society Ann Arbor Summer Fest. June 22nd Orquesta La Inspiracion Time 7 PM July 1st - Roots Rock Society 8 PM Farmington Hills 7:30 PM Heritage Park June 29th Roots Vibration June 30th Detroit Women 8 PM Rockin' On The River Front Renaissance Center - Detroit Plymouth Art In The Park July 7th Nite Flight Noon July 8th Universal Xpression Noon July 14th Root Rock Society 5 PM Potawatumi Zoo, South Bend July 22nd Orquesta Sensacional Time 8:15 PM Taste Of Kalamazoo 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 August 8th - Nite Flight Huntington Woods City Pool Party 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 4 venues 8 bands 1 Low Price Francois, Tortilla Flats, Pappa Pete's more venues in downtown Kalamazoo TBA $10.00 both night all venues $8.00 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 *********************************************************************** 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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