(¯`·._(¯`·......Wha Gwaan in R.A.W......·´¯)_.·´¯) Friday November 10, 2006 _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ *INDEX [1] DUB STATION this Sunday at BILL's BAR Boston (and Congrats to Deval Patri... [2] Herb & Root Awakening featuring Rasta "G" singing reggaespañol, at Ukiah Brewing Co. Friday Nov.10 [3] Groundation coming to SLO November 21! [4] Need current email for DJ Bastafari Judah I _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ [1] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From: Dub Station [Reggae Ambassadors Worlwide #238/1586] Subject: DUB STATION this Sunday at BILL's BAR Boston (and Congrats to Deval Patri... Date: Wed, 8 Nov 2006 10:55:41 EST From: ReggaePR@aol.com We're glad to be the first Reggae folk to congratulate Deval Patrick on becoming the first African American to become Governor of Massachusetts,let his works be the works of the Most High. Now let's celebrate, Selah! KRucial REGGAE Sunday Night Series - BILL'S BAR BOSTON - upcoming schedule: This legendary Reggae night was founded by the group Dub Station, and has lasted over a decade now, featuring innovative bands & selectors bringing you the latest in Reggae inspiration. Bill's Bar is located at 5 Landsdowne St, Boston - in Kenmore Square (on the Green Line) - across the street from Fenway Park. Doors open 10pm till 2am. It's an 18/19+ event (bring your id's). Walk-up ticketing from as low as $5 per person. For updates & directions: select the 'Bill's Bar' tab off the Home Page of _www.Reggae4i.com_ (http://www.reggae4i.com/) . NOVEMBER This SUN, Nov. 12 DUB STATION Veteran's Day Sunday showcase (no work Monday) featuring various artists, including DION KNIBB, SKIFFINGTON, and more... 11/19 Rasta People Promotions presents a night called "Selassie I Coronation Celebration" featuring Livalect, Trinity and King I all backed by The Ghetto People Band. With Equalizer Sound. Check out the flyer... 11/26 SHAKA BLACK & DUB STATION, Thanksgiving Show (Shaka's ONLY U.S. APPEARANCE, (a reunion with special guest TOM O'BRIEN). DEC 12/3 SOJA (Soldiers of Jah Army) touring band passes through again! 12/10 Berklee Bob Marley Ensemble with Matt Jenson ALSO, DUB STATION just got a MySpace address: This is an official request for you to become a MySpace friend of DUB STATION, the band with whom ABIJAH traveled the whole West Coast, Hawaii, and Colorado this fall. The page is _http://www.myspace.com/DubStationReggaeArtists_ (http://www.myspace.com/DubStationReggaeArtists) Featured in the photo gallery is an image of Abijah with members of Dub Station at the Grand Canyon, as well as many more faces, to familiarize yourself with the band, which has been around over 10 years and worked with nuff artists. Four music clips are up there, too! You don't have to be a member to view the page above, but for certain functions, if you wanna join MySpace, cut and paste this address into your web browser and go check it out! http://www1.myspace.com/reloc.cfm?c=2&id=71E1B1E6-1EE8-4F06-9472-178466F46DEF PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITY AT BILL'S BAR. For DJ's & Artists - pass along to your colleagues: Bill's Bar's calendar's open to new acts & promoters interested in working at perhaps the most established Reggae Nights on the East Coast. We're looking for new acts, bands, selectors, you name it - to come in and nice up the night with their own flavor of Reggae. SOON COME: a Newsletter featuring review of the DUB STATION & ABIJAH tour just completed on the West Coast, including Hawaii & Colorado! Blessings, Kyle Russell 617-771-5119 KRucial Reggae _http://www.reggae4i.com/_ (http://www.reggae4i.com/) (for background, bios, music, and services), and also... _www.MySpace.com/AbijahPeppa3music_ (http://www.myspace.com/AbijahPeppa3music) _www.MySpace.com/DubStationReggaeArtists_ (http://www.myspace.com/DubStationReggaeArtists) Representing Various Artists & Organizations member, Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide (#238/1586) [2] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From: Root Awakening Reggae [Ambassadors Worlwide #] Subject: Herb & Root Awakening featuring Rasta "G" singing reggaespañol, at Ukiah Brewing Co. Friday Nov.10 Date: Wed, 8 Nov 2006 00:37:54 -0800 From: Root Awakening An evening with ROOT AWAKENING featuring RASTA "G" (reggae en español) w/MC Rocky Bailey THIS FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10th, 9 pm UKIAH BREWING CO., 102 S. State St, downtown Ukiah Shaking up the hills of NoCal at their dance-fest this Friday night, November 10th, the ruff ROOT AWAKENING band swings into Ukiah, featuring a very special appearance by roots practitioner RASTA "G". Their name, ROOT AWAKENING, is exactly what the group is about; their passion is in awakening music lovers to the greatness of reggae's roots. The quintet specializes in the timeless music of Jamaican foundation rocksteady and roots reggae, featuring the irresistible rhythms, arrangements, lyrics and harmonies that created one of the most influential genres in music today. Their dedication and love for reggae has led to ROOT AWAKENING backing great international artists such as Ken Boothe, the Congos, Tippa Irie and many more. Their award-winning original songs also deliver infectious dance beats and vibrant messages of truth, love, justice, joy and upliftment. For over a decade, this hardworking crew has earned its place among the tightest, most danceable reggae bands anywhere. Boosting up the energy of ROOT AWAKENING's extra classic sound is the addition of young talented dj/toaster/keyboardist S. Robinson, who throws down conscious, fiery lyrics in both dancehall and old-skool flows. RASTA "G" just returned to CA from an extended visit to reggae guitar master Earl "Chinna" Smith's yard in Kingston, where he jammed, recorded and collaborated with some of Jamaica's greatest musicians and vocalists. Whether he's singing in Spanish or in English, RASTA "G" renders his beautiful meditative songs steeped in a deeply devoted Rastafarian spirit that will touch your soul and rock your body. Come be a part of this night of pure niceness and join us Friday night at the UKIAH BREWING CO., one of the great rooms in the area to dance, see/hear music, or just plain enjoy yourself. [3] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >For: Groundation [Reggae Ambassadors Worlwide #] Subject: Groundation coming to SLO November 21! Date: Thu, 9 Nov 2006 09:24:06 -0800 From: Amy Shapas For Immediate Release: Good Vibez Entertainment & Otter Productions proudly present: Tuesday, November 21 Two Sets from the Hottest US Reggae Band Today GROUNDATION Downtown Brew – 1119 Garden St San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 $14 advance plus handling, $17 door Doors 8:30pm 18+ Advance tickets available at all Central Coast VALLTIX locations including Boo Boo Records in SLO & Grover Beach, the Mustang Ticket Office on the Cal Poly campus, the California Midstate Fair Box Office in Paso Robles & the UCSB Box Office on the UCSB Campus in Santa Barbara Charge by phone at 888-825-5484 – Order online at www.valltix.com For more show info call 831-421-9523 or go to www.myspace.com/goodvibezent Join us at Downtown Brew on Tuesday, November 21 for a full evening of Groundation’s classics plus picks off their latest album! It is said that if you don't know your past, you don't know your future; well Groundation knows its past, and they're stepping into the future. While capturing the essence of true roots reggae, internationally renowned, Groundation aims to take the genre to a new height by blending elements of both jazz and dub in their sound. The name 'Groundation' came from trying to get everyone on the same level so people can talk and feel free to educate each other and learn from each other, and not come from a hierarchy or some type of leveled class situation. Groundation was founded in the fall of 1998 when three long time musicians Marcus Urani, Ryan Newman, and Harrison Stafford came together to form the core of the pioneering sound. They were later Joined in 2000 by San Francisco based Jazz trumpeter David Chachere and the North Bay’s Kelsey Howard on trombone. Groundation saxophonist Jason Robinson has gone on to become the head of the Jazz program at UC San Diego as well as breathing new life into the Southern California Jazz scene. Drummer Paul Spina (Les Claypool, Will Bernard’s Mother Bug) has been with the group since taking over from original set player James Stafford in December 2001. Groundation emerged from the depths of the studio with their 4th album entitled “We Free Again” in November of 2004 to critical acclaim. The music is fresh and new proving once again that they are committed to the task of groundbreaking original music. Their previous release “Hebron Gate” received worldwide acclaim including a nomination for Germany’s coveted “World Music Award”. For this most recent release Groundation united for the first time in reggae history Apple Gabriel (Israel Vibration) and Don Carlos (Black Uhuru). Since the release of We Free Again in 2004 Groundation has truly become a worldwide movement. Now with the October release of Upon the Bridge they are ready to show where they’ve been and where they’re heading. With shows in over thirteen countries spanning four continents in the past two years the world is starting to take notice. Highlights include playing for over 45,000 fans in Morocco, 10,000 people in Sao Paulo, Brazil, and 15,000 during a headlining spot at SummerJam in Germany. Groundation also played both of the USA’s premier reggae festivals including a headlining spot at Sierra Nevada World Music Fest and an inspired set at Reggae on the River. In addition they have shared the stage with many of reggae’s all time greats. Earlier in 2006 Groundation released their first ever dub album, Dub Wars. It was met with stellar reviews including 3 1/2 stars from Rolling Stone Magazine who said, “This collection gives the dub treatment to tracks from the group’s stellar albums Hebron’s Gate and We Free Again, adding a hypnotic resonance to their groove-based songs.” Winner of the 2005 North Bay music award for best ska/reggae band, Groundation, seamlessly blends reggae, jazz, and dub. Formed in 1998, by three jazz students at Sonoma State University (Northern California) Groundation has continued to grow and evolve. Each of their four previous studio albums, plus one dub album, have told part of the story of humanity and have led us to where we are now, Upon the Bridge. This is the individual's journey beyond their known world to a bridge of mythic proportion. Singer and guitarist Harrison Stafford said “all of our collective experiences have brought us to this point. Upon the Bridge is a confrontation both musically and socially. It represents where we, as a society, are today; searching for solid ground” Keeping with the Groundation practice of joining their original and distinctive sound with the foundation that is Reggae music, the album will feature the voices of two Jamaican legends, Pablo Moses and Ijahman Levi. They represent the link to the golden era of Jamaican roots Reggae and are pure singers with over sixty years of experience between them. Upon the Bridge will feature original art and packaging by San Francisco artist Giovanni Maki and will include a promises to not only be an experience for the ears but the eyes as well. With an extensive US tour planned to support this album many more people will soon join the movement that is Groundation. Advance tickets available at all Central Coast VALLTIX locations including Boo Boo Records in SLO & Grover Beach, the Mustang Ticket Office on the Cal Poly campus, the California Midstate Fair Box Office in Paso Robles & the UCSB Box Office on the UCSB Campus in Santa Barbara Charge by phone at 888-825-5484 – Order online at www.valltix.com For more show info call 831-421-9523 or go to www.myspace.com/goodvibezent 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 ph 831-479-4242 fax soyoucan@sbcglobal.net www.soyoucan.com [4] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From: Kaati [Reggae Ambassadors Worlwide #] Subject: Need current email for DJ Bastafari Judah I Date: Thu, 09 Nov 2006 16:05:10 -0800 From: Kaati Sign up for our weekly Reggae Festival e-guide newsletter Go to *********************************************************************** In the abundance of water, the fool is thirsty Forward the Reggae Vibe...Every Time ! 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