(¯`·._(¯`·......Wha Gwaan in R.A.W......·´¯)_.·´¯) Monday, July 30, 2007 _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ *INDEX [1] Greetings from Guam! Important, Please Read! [2] Recent announcements from Kyle Russell, Interim Executive Director [3] RENEGADE PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS THE WORLD¹S BEST NAMES IN REGGAE THIS SUMMER AT TRUCKEE REGIONAL PARK, TRUCKEE, CA [4] "REGGAE VIBES' Newsletter #585 [5] Saturday, July 28-The TOSH MEETS MARLEY TOUR Truckee [6] The Ark Band - July 26 to July 29 2007 [7] Fall Fest at Bill's Bar Boston on Labor Day Sunday, September 2, 2007 _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ [1] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From: Tom Pearson [Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide #33] Subject: Greetings from Guam! Important, Please Read! Date: Sunday, July 29, 2007 11:06 AM From: "Tom Pearson" Greetings! Earlier this year, I had a computer crash, and as a result, I've had to rebuild the RAW database from scratch (give thanks to Challi, our webmaster for keeping a back-up that I was able to use to import much of the data). I am almost done with that rebuilding and should soon be able to send new membership packets and renewal packets to those of you who have been very patiently waiting. With a new computer came a new email service. The one I'd been using since 1994 was a bit overdue for upgrading anyway. I've had to reconstruct the entire RAW mail list as well, and am just about done with that also. I've extracted all the email addresses I found in the new RAW database and included them in this mailing, which has many purposes: - I want to delete any email addresses that are not working. - if you have 2 or more addresses in the database, this message has been sent to all of them. Please respond and let me know which address you would prefer to use for RAW mailings (if you want to use 2 or more, please indicate which ones as well) - if you want to be removed from the RAW mailing list, please let me know NOTE: the mailing list is used by TWO members: myself (used to send out NEW MEMBERS & CHANGES, updates to the Email List, URL List, Discount List & demographics, as well as periodic bulletins from the RAW Board). The 2nd member to use the mailing list is Eric (#1418) who uses it to send out our newsletter "Wha' Gwaan in RAW?" You may choose to be on both lists, one list only or none of them. There will soon be some very important announcements about upcoming elections to the R.A.W. Board that everyone should receive so that they can vote. I also encourage you at this time to update your RAW listing if so needed. I thank everyone for their patience during the past six months while I was unable to get much work done in terms of rebuilding. I've used the last three weeks of my summer vacation to do almost nothing else. Ever forward Tom R.A.W. #33 [2] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From: Kyle Russell, Interim Executive Director [Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide #] Subject: Recent announcements from Kyle Russell, Interim Executive Director Date: Friday, July 27, 2007 3:52 AM From: Kyle Russell, Interim Executive Director Recent announcements from Kyle Russell, Interim Executive Director [1] An open message from the Board to the R.A.W. Membership, 07/19/07 [2] "Getting Intra-it" - 1st steps of the new plan (from Kyle Russell), 7/25/07 [3] New Board Job Descriptions _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ [1] >From: ReggaePR@aol.com [Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide #] Subject: An open message from the Board to the R.A.W. Membership, July 19, 2007 Date: Thu, 19 Jul 2007 09:44:50 EDT An open message from the Board to the R.A.W. Membership, July 19, 2007 After having defined & ratified the new R.A.W. ByLaws in 2006, the existing Board has found that holding an Annual Meeting and initiating the Election process has been a task too daunting and time consuming for any one individual, or existing committee to take on additionally to the fulfillment of their basic duties as volunteers for the organization. As a result, the organization as a whole has been on autopilot, and without any particularly defined or achievable goals. Kyle Russell, who's position as Interim Executive Director was to have expired on completion of the ByLaws, presented the Board with a proposal exactly two months ago, that would put the ByLaws into effect AND revitalize .A.W.¹s place in the industry. We have had due time to debate and approve the plan, and have voted by a majority to accept it. A one-time payment of two thousand dollars has been ade through Russell¹s consulting firm KRucial Reggae to proceed with the ost necessary ³prearranged and valid expenses² of his labor & services hich will be expended over the next 4-6 months.* Russell is not being paid in his capacity as a volunteer Board member ­ the uties of which he will continue to do gratis & in addition to this project but as an outside management & PR consultant whose labor & services have een duly ³recognized and approved by the Board and Treasurer,² as autorized in our ByLaws.* [* = 2 quotes from paragraphs 3 & 4 are taken rom the ByLaws] Kyle Russell's commitment: 1. to educate the membership about the ByLaws and future organizational structure. 2. to organize the much needed Elections that will bring in new leadership. 3. to organize an Annual Meeting, even remotely, via the Internet. 4. to give R.A.W. new meaning by having it collaborate in its own promotion with partner organizations, particularly those involved in efforts to achieve global change. 5. to put KRucial Reggae¹s promotional machinery behind promoting R.A.W. beyond our existing network, reaching out to lapsed members and asking them back; creating a R.A.W. MySpace page he would administrate; and through his own email network, Newsletters & web site, which currently reach over 10,000 people monthly. The time frame for the achievement of these goals would be: for the project definition & election nomination process to begin immediately, ideally completing by the end of September; and for the balloting & Annual Meeting process to follow thereafter, ideally completing by Thanksgiving. These optimal benchmarks notwithstanding, Russell has pledged to stay in as long as it takes for us to put the Annual Meeting behind us and have ourselves a new Board in place. We believe that these goals, coupled with his other efforts will serve to "reinvent" R.A.W., both expanding and improving our public image internationally, as well as our capacity to ³forward the Reggae vibe every time ³. [2] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From: Kyle Russell, Interim Executive Director, R.A.W. Subject: ..."Getting Intra-it" - 1st steps of the new plan (from Kyle Russell), 7/25/07 From: Date: Wed, 25 Jul 2007 13:19:26 EDT ..."Getting Intra-it" - 1st steps of the new plan (from Kyle Russell), 7/25/07 By now, some or all of you are aware that something new is afoot for R.A.W.. Some have shared concerns over the whether, the how, and the why (now, as opposed to previously), but the fact is: we are moving (and talking) again, and that's a good thing any way you slice it. The part of my plan (posted on the R.A.W. site as "R.A.W. hires KRucial Reggae," 7/19) which relies on your participation (and should ideally be achieved by Thanksgiving) consists of Part A: to hold Elections (for the future and continuing Board); and Part B: to hold an Annual Meeting. Prior to the Elections, we need to 1) educate the membership about the ByLaws in general, and the Election process in particular; and 2) shepherd us through the Nomination procedure. Both of these are handled in this communication. Education first: if you're not familiar with the ByLaws, read them on the site (accessible right off the Home Page). I will work with our webmaster and Membership Director Tom Pearson to ensure that - for those of us who can't get access to them electronically - an offline, hard copy pac will be mailed out including the ByLaws and other pertinent information (such as this communication, and the previous Announcement of 7/19). Much in the ByLaws are pertinent to our discussion, but I will endeavor to steer us toward the stipulations that are particularly relevant at this time for the achievement of Part A of the plan, beginning by defining what positions are in the existing & future Board, and then exploring (and initiating) the Nomination process. Therefore, and once the Nomination process is in motion, we can tackle the balloting and Election process in preparation for the Annual Meeting. Right now, the Board consists of the following members (or "Boardies," as we affectionately call to ourselves). Tom Pearson is performing the functions of Membership Director (managing new memberships, renewals, the database, etc.), and is also holding the title of Assistant Executive Director (and by default, acting as the Online Communications Director). Although he resigned his previous (long-time) position as Executive Director due to his crushing professional work-load, he continues to perform the above duties admirably, including submitting the WGIR updates through another R.A.W. volunteer. Tom would like to continue as Membership Director, and so the Assistant Executive Director & Online Communications Director positions will become available (from within and outside the Executive Board, respectively). Check the ByLaws and information below regarding who may qualify for the Executive Board positions. Kyle Russell, who had originally been (and remains, by default) the Performing Artists Coordinator, accepted the appointment and Board election to become the Interim Executive Director for the sole purpose of breathing life into the actual ByLaws document, which was completed after a laborious & time consuming process just under a year ago. After having expended enormous personal and financial resources (not least of which was his time) hosting R.A.W.'s 10th Annual Conference in 2003, and completing the ByLaws by 2006, Russell has taken on this current project of effecting the Elections & Annual Meeting as an independent management consultant (for those who may not be up-to-date on the who and why of these latest initiative). Almost needless to say, the Performing Artists Coordinator is up for election. The Executive Director position, however, must be filled by a standing Board member (per the ByLaws), in the interests of continuity, and them necessarily knowing the ropes by the time they take leadership. Unless someone else on the Board volunteers for the position (which we wholeheartedly encourage), Russell may present an application to be elected to the slot by the Board itself. What if, however, he doesn¹t? We have some time on this, and the Board itself is grappling with the implications of the various options we¹ll need to explore, should we not receive applications for all the available slots through the existing channels. Per 4.2.D: ³in the absence of adequate substitutes or sufficient personnel to occupy all posts, the Board of Directors may vote to allow certain members of the Executive Board to also serve on the General Board, and vice versa, on either an interim, or extended basis.² Nan Lewis, PR Coordinator, has stated that she no longer has time to hold the position going forward, and was previously charged with writing announcements of this nature. But given that I (Kyle Russell) am responsible for the execution of this plan - and since I'm not speaking for other individuals (or begging their clarification if and when I do) - it falls on me to make these announcements, which I think makes sense, given that I've been charged with expediting the process by which we literally get from A to B. This position is definitely open to the General Membership. These communications are, FYI, run by the existing Board for feedback, wording recommendations, etc., so they are not merely my opinions alone. Susan 'Zipp' Thompson has been the Off Line Communications Coordinator, but has not had Internet access or been able to fulfill her various duties due to health issues. I¹m sure she¹ll agree that this position is available & up for election as well. Mind you, the ByLaws, Section 4.2.D state that ³a maximum of 2 Executive Board members may be elected or replaced in a given year.² But given the much larger size of the new Board, and the extended tenure of the existing Board, it makes sense and is not a misreading of the spirit of the ByLaws to say that while we want to keep as many of the existing Board members on board as appropriate, we also want and need to open up as many positions as possible to ³new blood.² Joanie Pearson has been, and would be willing to continue as Treasurer, unless an eager newcomer would like to submit their application for the position (and replace or ³run² against her). Joel Spencer has been, and would continue as Labels & DJ's Coordinator. David Bauman has been, and would continue as Committed Reggae Fans Coordinator. Both are open to new applicants for those positions submitting their applications, as they may choose instead to continue in other Board positions. The ByLaws call for the Board of Directors to include 5 Executive Directors (their duties are laid out in section 5.5): 1. the "Chair," or Executive Director 2. Assistant Executive Director 3. Secretary 4. Treasurer 5. Membership Director. Per the ByLaws¹ Section 4.2.B, positions 1, 2, and 5 must be selected from Board members who¹ve already served 1 or more years. Therefore, position 1, 2, and 5 are only available to someone within the existing Board. Positions 2 & 3, on the other hand, are available to the General Membership (as are several of the General Directors' positions below). Be it known that (per section 4.1.C) anyone desirous of, or sitting on the Board MUST have email access and be continuously responsive to Board-Business emails as a prerequisite to remaining on the Board. The technology exists, and all Board members should have access to it, that would allow real-time chats facilitating meetings-with-minutes, an organizational & accountability assess. We will endeavor to have these be integral to the Board¹s future functioning, and ideally, the successful holding of the Annual Meeting. I would like to submit that all applicants must have read and have a grasp of the ByLaws prior to running for office. Being on a Board of Directors is not simply a forum to voice ones opinion. It requires reading, writing and attendance to detail, which is not in everyone¹s skill-set. The new Board shall additionally consist of the following General Director positions, including: 1. Public Relations & Media Director 2. Web Site Director 3. Online Communication Director 4. Offline Communication Director 5. DJ & Labels Director 6. Performing Artists Director 7. Committed Reggae Fans Director From what I can tell, the following positions are available: 1, 2 (although we have someone performing admirably on maintaining the site now, and they could certainly become an official Director by applying), 3, 4, and 6. As mentioned, we welcome feedback from parties interested in positions 5 & 7, as they may well become available for election. Nominations (see section 4.6) may be made via the Nomination Petition Form, a basic version of which is at the bottom of this email. In the interests of expediting the process, it would be just as easy for applicants and nominating agents to simply list the candidate's name; R.A.W. #; the 1 position they seek; and their qualifications & mission statement (per the form below) and submit that. The applicant may be asked to forward references to the Board per 4.3.1; and must abide by the following, all-important proviso: each petition "must include a verification via signed statement of the nominee that the nomination is made with his or her permission and that he or she will serve and perform as required if elected to the Board" (see 4.6.B). The ByLaws call for the nomination period to be 2 months in duration, and commence 4 months prior to the Annual Meeting "and shall terminate at least 2 months before the Annual Meeting" (4.6.C). In order for us to complete parts A & B of this plan according to the expected timeline, however, I believe we can begin the Nomination process immediately (in July), with the Nomination process ending as early as the end of August. If there are any nominees who for whatever reason are unable to submit their paperwork on time, they should let us know, so we can wait a reasonable time for their submission to be received. Even with snail mails going out by early August, I think 4 weeks should be ample time for a turnaround, especially given that Board members must universally have email access, and would have already received all the information they need as of today. Ballots would then go out as soon as possible, certainly well before the end of September. This will enable all votes to be received & counted (Tom Pearson has already agreed to receive & count votes as they are to be submitted) in October, at which point arrangements will have been made for the Annual Meeting to occur in November, so that we may report on its outcome after Thanksgiving. Per 4.3, "a new applicant (ie. one who has never served on the Board)Šwhose candidacy and qualifications must first be approved by the Board [before running for office]Šcannot apply for more than one position at a time; should there be more than one applicant for any one position, the Executive (or existing) Board reserves the exclusive right to determine eligibility and qualification of the applicants, who, upon approval to run [the Board will publicize the list of candidates in September], may then pursue Election via the established procedure. Should there not be any applicants for a vacant Board position, the Executive (or existing) Board can, at their discretion, make a request to a General Member to fill the vacant position." Almost needless to say, all positions are available only to R.A.W. members, however, it would certainly make sense for anyone interested, from outside the R.A.W. network, to join and thereby qualify to run. Now I (Kyle Russell) have also agreed to use the promotional machinery of my own company KRucial Reggae to publicize and open up this election process to the Reggae industry in general, as well as publicizing other developments of the organization (particularly soliciting partnerships with other non-profits; launching a MySpace presence for R.A.W.; and other email/newsletter announcements through additional avenues of publicity), all of which do not require the same all-important involvement of the membership, except that I invite any and all to give us or recommend to us networks by which we can get the word out about R.A.W.'s new life. In other words, I will be making announcements sponsored by my company which I will send out based on the announcements made within the organization, but without the same submission & editing protocol I reserve for my intra-R.A.W. communications. A R.A.W.-focused newsletter¹s scheduled for transmission next week. In closing, I present the following take-home message: let us begin with the Nomination process now, using the basic Nomination Petition Form below (you can cut, paste, reprint at will ­ I have provided a Word attachment as well, if that¹s useful), and we welcome all comers for the listed Available Positions... Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide (R.A.W.) Elections¹ Nomination Petition Form [presented July 25, 2007 - may be auto-submitted, or presented by another on your behalf - to be received by designated Board member by the end of August] Available Positions: Executive Board [the ByLaws call for positions 3 & 4 to open to the General Membership; with positions 1, 2, and 5 to be dR.A.W.n from from within the existing Board] 1. the Executive Director 2. Assistant Executive Director 3. Secretary 4. Treasurer 5. Membership Director General Directors [Applications are welcome for all positions, with the possibility that positions 5 & 7 may be retained by existing Board members] 1. Public Relations & Media Director 2. Web Site Director 3. Online Communication Director 4. Offline Communication Director 5. DJ & Labels Director 6. Performing Artists Director 7. Committed Reggae Fans Director Please fill-in and submit all Nomination/Application sections below, either by email or postal service to myself, Kyle Russell at ReggaePR@aol.com or via PO Box 440263, Somerville, MA 02144 (utilizing the Certified, Return Receipt Requested services, unless submitted by Email, to verify receipt). 1. Candidate's Name & Full Contact Information. 2. R.A.W. # (current status may be researched or queried by Membership Director) or membership fee & application form, if candidate is not currently a member). 3. Position Desired: the single (1) position being sought, from the list above. 4. Qualifications, what in your experience & skill-set makes you the right person for the position. 5. Recommendations (to be furnished voluntarily, or upon request). 6. Mission Statement, what you envision doing and contributing to R.A.W. through the position. 7. Verification via signed statement of the nominee that: ³I have read the ByLaws; I have and use email every (or almost every) day; and this nomination is being made with my permission and that I will serve and perform as required if elected to the Board.² Once submitted, Petitions, which will be the basis of your appearance on the ballot, and thus, should not to be amended or rescinded. Looking forward to your Nomination/Applications! Thank you, Kyle Russell. [3] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From: Kyle Russell [Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide #] Subject: New Board Job Descriptions From: Date: Thu, 26 Jul 2007 01:39:27 EDT 4.3.2.B General Director Job Descriptions (based, in part, on those outlined on the R.A.W. web site): 1. PR & Media Coordinator: a. Write and distribute press releases for R.A.W.news, events and projects b. Edit official R.A.W. communications c. Oversee the compilation of a ³R.A.W.-friendly² Reggae media list d. Provide publicity services for R.A.W. Conferences and events e. Provide information on marketing/PR/publicityservices to R.A.W. members 2. Web Site Director: a. Update, maintain and administer R.A.W.¹s website b. Maintain and update the list of R.A.W. Member web sites c. Post and update R.A.W. news and Reggae news items d. Develop and install a message board system and a more thoroughly cross-referenced demographics page e. Develop R.A.W.¹s on-line marketing efforts 3. On Line Communications Coordinator: a. Welcome new on line Members and provide them with updated Email and URL R.A.W.sters, and a list of important contacts within R.A.W. b. Send information packets to On Line individuals who are interested in joining R.A.W. c. Collect on line information (tour schedules, press releases, requests for assistance, etc.) and post them as often as twice weekly within ³Wha¹ Gwaan in R.A.W.? (WGIR)² 4. Off Line Communications Coordinator: a. Welcome new R.A.W. Members who don¹t have access to the Internet (i.e., are ³off line²) b. Provide, upon request, information on possible avenues to get on line (no cost and low cost options are available!), as well as send information packets to Off Line individuals who are interested in joining R.A.W. c. Assemble, print and distribute information and communications between on line members to off line Members; likewise furnishing off line prospective members with interest in R.A.W. with information about the organization (in both cases, budgetary & time constraints may limit what can be done, and how often) d. Provide, with a team of R.A.W. volunteers, the opportunity for off line members to post their communications to on line Members and to the R.A.W. Forum 5. Record Label & Deejay Coordinator: a. Welcome new Record Label & Deejay Members to R.A.W. b. Develop and maintain an up-to-date Member Record Label & Deejay database c. Facilitate communications between Record Labels and Deejays d. Facilitate reporting between Deejays and Members responsible for R.A.W. BUBBLERS e. Distribute a ³New Member Welcome Kit² to Record Labels & Deejays: the Kit will contain useful information on R.A.W. networking, including the effective use of radio play lists and label reports; how to share news and information; detailed methods (for Deejays) on how to obtain promotional music, and effective ways (for Labels) to secure feedback, publicity, and air play for their releases 6. Performing Artists Coordinator: a. Welcome new R.A.W. Members in the Performing Artists category b. Periodically poll R.A.W. artists to arrive at a better understanding of their needs and interests, and learn how the Performing Artists Coordinator can assist the artists c. Suggest ways to utilize R.A.W. Membership and the R.A.W.ster to forward a career as a Performing Artist by networking with Dee Jays, fans, venues, and promoters d. Provide or direct Performing Artists to sample performance contracts, stage plot and technical rider forms e. Provide tips to Performing Artists on booking and advancing gigs, and network with other R.A.W. Members in all categories to update and improve the tips and techniques for Performing Artists. 7. Committed Reggae Fans Coordinator: a. Welcome all new Committed Reggae Fan Members b. Encourage Committed Reggae Fans to use the R.A.W.ster to its fullest potential c. Respond to inquiries regarding R.A.W. benefits, including R.A.W. discounts d. Inform Committed Reggae Fans how to bring more live Reggae music to their home towns e. Provide tips on how to help events be successful f. Show Committed Reggae Fans how to ³adopt² R.A.W. artists in their areas g. Share examples and/or strategies of how Committed Reggae Fans can become members of the industry and support Reggae in a more professional capacity h. Advise Committed Reggae Fans how to increase their involvement in Reggae music through R.A.W. networking, and share philosophies on being a true Reggae Ambassador §5.5 Officers¹ Duties A. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (Chair) ­ The Executive Director¹s vision and actions shall direct the organization in both tone and detail, outlining and pursuing (with the Board & Membership¹s involvement) R.A.W. goals and directions. The Executive Director shall have general charge of the affairs and property of R.A.W., supervising all the organization¹s business and performing all duties incident to the office of the Executive Director (and such other duties as may be determined by the Board of Directors). All Board Members & Committees must report to the Executive Director. The Executive Director is specifically responsible for monitoring and encouraging the fulfillment of goals undertaken by the Dee Jays/Labels Director; the Performing Artists Director; and the Committed Fans Director. The Executive Director may, with any other Officer duly authorized, sign and execute in the name of R.A.W.: deeds, mortgages, bonds, contracts, agreements or other instruments duly authorized by the Board, except in cases where the signing and execution shall be expressly and exclusively delegated by the Board to some other Officer or agent. The Chair shall: 1. Preside at all meetings of R.A.W.. 2. Chair the Board of Directors. 3. Be official representative of R.A.W. in matters involving external groups. 4. Be an ex-officio member of all Committees (except those directly related to the evaluation and compensation of the President¹s performance). 5. Cast vote whenever the Board calls for a vote. 6. Appoint Committee chairs and members. 7. Present a written Annual Report, which will be available at the Annual General Meeting. 8. Develop and supervise programs which are consistent with the purposes of R.A.W. and which are approved by the Board of Directors and shall carry out such other duties as may be directed by the Board. 9. Delegate and/or assume responsibility for the duties of the Public Relations and Media Director should they be unable to perform for any reason. B. Assistant Executive Director (Vice-Chair) shall: 1. In the absence of the Executive Director or in the event of death, inability or refusal to act, the Assistant Executive Director shall perform the duties of the Executive Director and, when so acting, shall have all powers of, and be subject to, all the restrictions upon the Executive Director. 2. Share the Chair¹s responsibilities, and perform such duties as may be assigned by the Executive Director, or by the Board of Directors. 3. Oversee the R.A.W. Web site and its Director, and be responsible for ensuring that the site is functional and updated. This last duty may, by majority agreement of the Executive Directors, be shared with or delegated to another Executive Director. C. Secretary ­ The Secretary shall: 1. Keep the minutes of the meetings of the Board of Directors and General Meetings (with physical and electronic records kept in known locations). 2. Give or provide for the giving of all notices in accordance with the provisions of these bylaws or as required by law. 3. Be custodian of R.A.W. records, official forms, the seal of R.A.W. (when or if such a seal is developed). 4. Provide that the seal of R.A.W. is affixed to all official R.A.W. documents. 5. Perform all duties as from time to time may be assigned by the Executive Director or the Board of Directors. 6. The Secretary oversees and is responsible for the effective fulfillment of duties undertaken by the On line & Off line Communications Directors, as well as the Public Relations & Media Director, and may, if qualified and able, assist in web site management. D. Treasurer ­ The Treasurer shall: 1. Be responsible for carrying out the mandates of the Board of Directors in overseeing the financial resources of R.A.W. including, but not limited to cash, securities, stocks, bonds, and all other property, personal or real, owned by R.A.W.. 2. Cause to be kept all the books of account of the business and transactions of R.A.W. (revenues, expenses, and debt). 3. Chair the Finance Committee and, if required, insure that the annual accounts are properly audited by an independent certified public accountant. 4. Make the organization¹s books available to the Board as a whole, to which the Treasurer is directly accountable. 5. Share responsibility with the Membership Director for the accurate tracking of membership dues (incoming funds from new membership and renewal dues). 6. Maintain records of special funds designated for sponsorships and other projects. 7. Reimburse authorized R.A.W. expenditures 8. Compile and submit an Annual Financial Report. 9. If qualified and able, assist other Executive Directors in their duties or help supervise specific General Directors. E. Membership Director - The Membership Director shall be responsible (along with the Treasurer) for managing the R.A.W. Membership, monitoring expirations, renewals, changes and updates to the Membership, including outlining the organization¹s demographics periodically. The Membership Director may also, by majority agreement, be responsible for the R.A.W. Web site, as would be the Assistant Executive Director. 1. Keep the R.A.W. database up-to-date, informing on line Members of new Member details; membership renewals; changes in members¹ categories/addresses etc., in ³New Members and Changes² updates to be issued at least monthly. 2. Send R.A.W.sters (the full contact information for every R.A.W. Member) to new Members, and updated versions upon Member request (may be subject to cost-coverage fee). 3. Keep the Email R.A.W.ster (the list of all R.A.W. Member Emails), R.A.W. demographics and statistics up-to-date and distribute new versions periodically (at least quarterly). 4. Work in conjunction with R.A.W. volunteers and supervise ny direct outreach (by them) to the R.A.W. database (via Email, phone, or letters). 5. Archive the information of no-longer-active members for future contact. 6. Actively develop & implement membership-expansion drives. [3] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From: Kaati [Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide #] Subject: RENEGADE PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS THE WORLD¹S BEST NAMES IN REGGAE THIS SUMMER AT TRUCKEE REGIONAL PARK, TRUCKEE, CA Date: Fri, 27 Jul 2007 21:02:47 –0700 From: Kaati CORRECTIONS: The reggae show on KTHX is called The Reggae Shack. The reggae show on KUNR is called Reggae Fi Real. An additional show has been added to the Truckee Park line-up: Saturday, September 1 TRUCKEE SKA FESTIVAL THE ENGLISH BEAT Also Keyser Soze Truckee River Park Amphitheatre Truckee, CA all ages Kaati 775-337-8344 RENEGADE PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS THE WORLD¹S BEST NAMES IN REGGAE THIS SUMMER AT TRUCKEE REGIONAL PARK, TRUCKEE, CA When we think of Truckee, we think of outdoor adventure and the historic downtown, but Truckee, CA is known as a reggae music mecca - one of the strongest in the world - and this summer proves no different: Renegade Productions presents the best names in reggae this summer at Truckee Regional Park on Brockway Drive, (off Hwy 267) in Truckee, CA: Ziggy Marley, Midnite, The Abysinnians and more! What is reggae? Reggae is the heartbeat of Jamaica - a brand of music as strongly identified with the island as R&B is with Detroit or jazz with New Orleans. It¹s a major factor in the Jamaican economy, at no time better demonstrated than during Reggae Sunsplash and Reggae Sumfest (enormous annual reggae festivals), when almost one-quarter million visitors arrive from overseas to dance and sway in delirious union to the soulful, syncopated beat on the tiny island. Reggae evolved in the ghettos of Kingston, Jamaica, born of the tensions and social protest simmering violently in the late 1960¹s. Jamaicans will tell you that reggae means ³coming from de people,² a phrase coined (as was the name reggae itself) by Toots Hibbert of Toots and the Maytals who has appeared several times over the last decade on the amphitheater stage. They will also tell you that reggae is about ³truth and rights.² The music expresses a yearning for respect, self-identity, and affirmation amid poverty. Its lyrics are distinct in their political, social, and religious messages full of metaphor, and praise of Jah (God). Reggae is distinguished by it¹s beat called One Drop which has the emphasis on the second beat. BOB MARLEY Reggae is associated above all with one man: Robert Nesta Marley. Bob Marley had established himself as an early leading influence, with his creative style and unique stage presence. The type of reggae he performed is called Roots Reggae. He adopted Rastafarianism, injecting his music with greater soul and more poignant lyrics that helped spark a worldwide ³Third World consciousness.² Bob Marley became an international superstar and is considered a prophet by the followers of the Rastafarian religion. Though Marley died in 1981, Reggae has gone from strength to strength. International stars such as Eric Clapton and Paul Simon even began to incorporate Reggae tunes into their smash hit albums. Bob Marley has sold more albums posthumously than any other recording artist. Just this month he received a star in front of the Chinese Theater in Hollywood. He receives numerous awards for his contributions to music each year. TYPES OF REGGAE Not all reggae stars are Jamaican . Reggae has a huge following in other Caribbean counties including Puerto Rico and Cuba as well as in Scandinavia, Germany, England, Brazil and Japan and indeed in most countries throughout the world where homegrown performers are bursting onto the scene. Nor do all reggae artists embrace social commentary in their music. Other types of West Indian music that actually preceded Reggae but can be found at most reggae festivals and are all grouped under the term ³Reggae² to the masses: Lovers Rock - Melodic, romanticized reggae. Maxi Priest is one of the most popular to sing this type of reggae. Dub - Purely instrumental reggae. Jamaican DJ¹s invented their own lyrics to dub over the music, initially in a verse form that has since evolved into... Dancehall Reggae - similar to rap music. Unlike true reggae, the lyrics are not conscious lyrics (more popular on the East Coast.) Ska - this frenetic forerunner of reggae accentuated by a strong horn section has made a comeback and is popular among young adults in USA and UK. Rock Steady - ska slowed down to half speed and became more syncopated. The dance style was more languid with minimal movements. Soca - from Trinidad, this fast-paced dance music has a pedigree going back two decades and gained prominence in Jamaica only recently at Carnival time. It is now the music of choice at upscale discos in Œuptown Kingston¹ (dancehall is the music of Œdowntown¹). Calypso - fast-paced music from Trinidad featuring steel drums. World Beat - West African Highlife Music and Afro Beat such as the music of Femi Kuti from Nigeria who performed with his dancers and scorching horn section on 7/22 at Truckee Park. POPULAR MARKETING Reggae may have put Jamaica on the musical map, but the nation¹s musical heritage runs much deeper. It is also constantly evolving, setting the tone and pace for the world to follow. Kingston has become the ŒNashville of the Third World¹ and recording studios pump out dozens of new titles each month. Reggae has influenced so many of today¹s marketing efforts with reggae jingles with its distinctive beat being heard on the radio and television around the world selling everything from laundry soap to soft drinks. It is Œfeel-good¹ music and marketers capitalize on that. RASTAFARIANS AND DREADLOCKS The Rastafarians with their uncut, uncombed hair grown into long sun-bleached tangles known as dreadlocks or dreads are synonymous with the island in the sun. Rastas wear their hair in dreadlocks because of their intrepretation of a passage in the Bible. There are perhaps 100,000 ³Rastas² in Jamaica (and millions worldwide). They adhere to an unorganized religion - a faith, not a church. Their influence has far outweighed their small number as youth around the globe admire their easy-going lifestyle and philosophy of One World family. Rastafarianism is a type of Christianity and they study the Bible. Rastafarians have adapted traditional Christian tenets to fit their philosophical mold. The basic belief is that His Imperial Majesty, The Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia, was the second coming of Jesus Christ. They site passages in the Bible that confirm this. It advocates a peaceful fight against oppression against Babylon (the establishment). They are vegetarians that eat fish, strict teetotalers, they shun tobacco, coffee, sugar, and processed food. Those who copy Rastafarian lifestyle but bring ill repute are called Œwolves¹. Dreadlocks have become en vogue and can be seen on models in magazines and actors and actresses on television and in the movies. PATOIS - LANGUAGE OF REGGAE In Jamaica, officially English is the spoken language. In reality, Jamaica is a bilingual country as everyone speaks patois (pa-twah), a musical dialect with a unique rhythm and cadence. Patois evolved from the Creole English and a twisted alchemy of the mother tongue peppered with African, Portuguese, and Spanish terms and Rastafarian slang. Most Jamaicans will vary the degree and intensity of their Patois according to whom they¹re speaking with. As the summer unfolds, expect to see the finest music that reggae offers: Saturday, July 28 TOSH MEETS MARLEY TOUR ­ All star band Includes original members of Peter Tosh Band and the Wailers Band including Fully Fullwood and Tony Chin Gates 6:00 pm/Showtime 7pm $20.00 advance All ages Friday, August 3 ZIGGY MARLEY ­ Bob¹s eldest son performing his own pop style of reggae Also Dub Conscious ­ roots reggae $25 advance Gates 5:00 /Show 6 pm until 10pm All ages Saturday, August 4 MIDNITE ­ Groove reggae from St. Croix, VI Also the Abysinnians - legendary roots harmony group $25 Gates 4:30 /Show 5 pm until 10pm All ages And in Reno on Tuesday, August 7 at the Grand Sierra Resort (formerly Reno Hilton), Steel Pulse (from the U.K.) returns to the area by popular demand along with Reno's own ska band, Keyser Soze, Why did Truckee/Reno/Tahoe become such a reggae mecca? It¹s the combined efforts of musician and promoter, Robbie Polomsky (Renegade Productions) of Tahoe City who produces over 120 shows a year and is a huge reggae fan, and Kaati (Reno), publisher of the Reggae Festival Guide magazine ­ the world¹s oldest and largest reggae publication. These two joined forces in 1995 and haven¹t stopped since. Additionally, Reno/Tahoe has two reggae radio shows! This is amazing for such a small market. Tracy ³Too Dread² Moore is on KTHX 100.1 on Sunday evenings for his Kingston Jam, and Anthony ³ The Postmon² Postman is on KUNR on Thursday nights. These two DJs travel the world and the internet finding the latest and greatest reggae to bring to local listeners. Tickets for all Renegade shows can be purchased online at www.renegadeshows.com , tickets.com or jambasetickets.com. Credit card phone orders are taken on the Renegade Hotline, 530-583-2801. Local ticket outlets include Jobys and New Moon (Truckee), Recycled Records and Prism Magic (Sparks, Reno), Mad About Music and Tahoe Hemp (Tahoe). Plenty of tickets are always available at the gate so bring the whole family (kids are free!). Please leave your pet at home. For more information about any of these shows, contact 530-583-2801. [4] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From: Lance-O [Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide #] Subject: "REGGAE VIBES' Newsletter #585 Date: Tue, 24 Jul 2007 13:08:58 –0400 From: LANCE-O Greetings 'REGGAE VIBES' Massive & Krew First the audio link: http://www.kulchashok.com/old/mp3/reggaevibes585.mp3 Now this weeks top 10 according to 'REGGAE VIBES' & it's contributing stations: 10. BROWN SKIN RICHIE SPICE MASSIVE B 09. HIDEAWAY TESSANNE CHIN KLARITI PRODUCTIONS 08. MAMA AFRICA AKON KONVICTED 07. ONE LOAF OF BREAD DAMIEN MARLEY JAM ONE 06. BACK IT UP BEENIE MAN 357 05. TEK WEH YUSELF MR VEGAS KIRKLE DOVE 04. CHURCH HEATHEN SHAGGY BIG YARD 03. LOVE & AFFECTION PRESSURE DON CORELEON 02. SHE'S ROYAL TAURUS CANNONBALL 01. TO YOUR ARMS OF LOVE JAH CURE DON CORELEON People Productions and the Dimmick Ranch are pleased to announce that the Humboldt County Planning Commission meeting gave the Reggae Rising Music Festival the green light to move forward, despite the Mateel Community Center's attempt to have the planning commission revoke it. The Mateel Center had the right to continue under the name 'Reagge On the River' but pulled the plug when Tom Dimmick decided he was working with People Productions. But the Mateel Center had withdrawn working with People Productions because the Mateel organizers had requested info on the sales & monies from previous concert sales, which People Productions never provided. So the Reggae Rising Music Festival moves on & continues to be a benefit for the Southern Humboldt community and will carry on the 23 year tradition of being one of the largest fundraiser for its non-profits & reggae festivals in the US. It kicks off on Aug 3 & goes thru the 5th & stars the following ANTHONY B, FANTAN MOJAH, COLLIE BUDDZ, HEAVYWEIGHT DUB CHAMPION, QUEEN OMEGA, SLY & ROBBIE AND THE TAXI GANG with HORACE ANDY, ZIGGY MARLEY, CHERINE ANDERSON, MORGAN HERITAGE, TANYA STEPHENS, RICHIE SPICE, SOUL MAJESTIC, DAMIAN MARLEY, STEPHEN MARLEY,STEEL PULSE, FREDDIE MCGREGOR, RICHIE STEPHENS Grammy nominated Reggae songstress Sheila Hylton is stepping back into the reggae arena with her brand new album, aptly titled *Steppin*. An eclectic blend of Jazz, Soul, Funk, and Dancehall, all wrapped up in a classic Reggae stylee, *Steppin*, will be released on the Platinum Overflow Label. *Steppin* runs the gamut of Sheila Hylton's musical strengths with stand out tracks like the empowering *'Our Day Will Come,' *an up-tempo cover of the Ken Boothe classic *'Freedom Street,'* and *'We are In Love,*' a romantic tryst and the last known recording from Reggae's late great Crown Prince Dennis Brown. The title track *'Steppin'* reaffirms her mission to continue steppin' it hard and steppin' it strong in reggae music. Best known for the cross-over smash hit *'The Bed's Too Big Without You,'* a spunky Reggae-tinged cover of The Police's pop hit of the same name, and for her part of the Grammy nominated *Reggae* *Sunsplash '81: A Tribute to Bob Marley*. The new album will Feature production by duo Sly and Robbie, original Wailer keyboardist Tyrone Downie, Dean Fraser, Wayne Armond, Robby Lyn, and Michael "Mickey" Wallace, *Steppin'* was brought in sync by musical arranger Ervin Lloyd of the legendary Chalice Band. There will be no Reggae Sunsplash to be held this year. According to the owner of the Sunsplash brand name, Kenny Benjamin, Reggae Sunsplash will return in 2008. Benjamin told The Gleaner, "there were many reasons for not keeping Sunsplash this year, the elections has been one of them." Last year saw the return of Reggae Sunsplash after a nine year hiatus In our new releases this week first from Wobbly Web & Universal Egg it's the new Zion Train 'Live As One.' A great modern day European dub album. Vp has two really different releases. Jah Cure's 'True Reflection: A New Beginning.' A great cd of Jah Cures latest songs for the past 2 years. Then they release the debut from Mavado. A real Jamaican gangster that has the lyrics to match it. Drum & Bass Music releases the new Stitchie cd 'Real Life Story' & that is what it is & plenty of lyrics in a real dancehall style with real gospel. Each week we ask a trivia question first last week we asked, What group did Lone Ranger first start out with? I Fenders This week we ask, The Lone Ranger went to audition for Coxsone Dodd, you won't believe what came of that audition. In case you don't know. we will have all that & more on next weeks edition..... It can also be heard on WVKR Poughkeepsie, NY w/ Rupie T & Dexie B KDHX ST Louis, Mo 88.1 w/ Erica Lewis KPRG GUAM 89.3 w/ Reggae Ambassador KGHP Gig Harbor Wa 89.9 w/ Mike Kelly Selector's Choice COLLIE BUDDZ & ROACHE 'SENSIMILLA' Love & Respect, LANCE-O KULCHA SHOK MUZIK 1218 Drexel Av ste# 203 Miami, Fl 33139 http://www.kulchashok.com http://www.myspace.com/islandhopperstv http://www.myspace.com/kulchashok 305.534.6110 [5] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From: The Postmon [Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide #] Subject: Saturday, July 28-The TOSH MEETS MARLEY TOUR Truckee Date: Thu, 26 Jul 2007 13:59:18 –0500 From: Anthony Postman Saturday, July 28 The TOSH MEETS MARLEY TOUR starring the legendary FULLY FULLWOOD and Bob Marley's JUNIOR MARVIN Members of Peter Tosh Band and the Wailers Band Truckee River Park Amphitheater, Truckee, CA Gates 6:00 pm/Showtime 7pm $20.00 advance All ages THE TOSH MEETS MARLEY TOUR STARRING BOB MARLEY'S JUNIOR MARVIN AND THE LEGENDARY FULLY FULLWOOD COMES TO TRUCKEE PARK ON SATURDAY, JULY 28 It is touted as the tour that is the closest thing to seeing Bob Marley & the Wailers 'live' (without Bob of course!) and it is coming to Truckee Regional Park Amphitheater on Brockway Drive in Truckee, CA on Saturday, July 28 at 7pm. Tickets are $20 in advance and a few bucks more at the door. Kids under 12 are free. Gates to this historical reggae show open at 6pm so come early to find your perfect spot for your family in the three-tiered grassy amphitheater or shop at the several arts and crafts booths. The Truckee Lyon¹s club will be on hand providing cold beers to refresh you after eating at one of the food vendors serving everything from Jamaican jerk chicken to vegetarian burritos. Reggae¹s finest will take the stage at 7pm and play until 10pm. They include: Fully Fullwood Bandleader Fully Fullwood is one of the most popular and well-known bass players in the world, has worked and recorded with almost every single major artist out of Jamaica. His 'rap-sheet' reads like a who's who of the twentieth century's most important musical artists. Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, Michael Rose, Mikey Dread, The Mighty Diamonds, Black Uhuru, Joe Higgs, Dennis Brown, Gregory Isaacs, Frankie Paul, Big Youth, U-Roy, Sister Carol, John Holt, Judy Mowatt, Ken Booth, Andrew Tosh, Del Roy Wilson, and many more have utilized the outstanding talents of this absolutely amazing composer, producer and musician. The originator and leader of the 'Soul Syndicate Band', Fully has the distinction of also being an original member of reggae superstar Peter Tosh's famous band, 'Word, Sound and Power" and whom he recorded with and toured with extensively until the singer's untimely passing. A true 'original and never to be duplicated", Fully Fullwood is the main engine that drives the music and band of the "TOSH meets MARLEY" Tour. Be sure to keep an eye out for Fully's new album "FULLY LOADED" out on Bad Daddy Records soon! Bob Marley's Junior Marvin It has been almost a remarkable thirty-six years since an ambitious Robert Nesta Marley (AKA BOB MARLEY) and a group of his close friends formed a singing group called the Wailing Wailers. Following the break-up of that first formative group, Bob Marley went on to put together his own band in 1977 called "Bob Marley & the Wailers." In 1976 while Bob Marley was preparing to do the SMILE JAMAICA concert, an attempt was made on Marley's life. He swiftly fled Jamaica to England and without a lead guitarist. Junior was at this time, Chris Blackwell's golden musician in London. Chris introduced Junior to Bob Marley on Valentines Day, February 14th 1977. The rest is history. Junior Marvin is now pleased to announce he is launching his own long-awaited solo career. Marvin, award-winning vocalist and guitarist for "Bob Marley & the Wailers", the most famous reggae group in the world, is moving and grooving. And he has made it perfectly clear that he is willing to do whatever it takes to continue on the path he chose over two decades ago. The statement symbolizes the dedication he has to the music and his fans. Junior has also just finished up his project of a lifetime album entitled "Wailin' for Love." Tony Chin With a music career spanning over thirty years, TONY CHIN is a true founding father of reggae music. Born in Kingston and raised in Trenchtown and Greenwich Farm, Tony's career started off in the ³rocksteady² era of the late 1960s and progressed into reggae in the 1970s as an original member of the legendary Soul Syndicate band. It is hard to imagine a chart-topping song that Tony Chin didn't perform on. Artists that Tony has played with include Bob Marley, Dennis Brown, Burning Spear, Johnny Clarke, Don Carlos, Gregory Isaacs, Freddie McGregor, Judy Mowatt among countless others. Tony Chin was prominent in creating the 'flyers' rhythm guitar style that become such a craze in reggae with classic songs such as Johnny Clarke's "Move Out Of Babylon" and Dennis Brown's "Cassandra." 1996 found Tony reuniting with legendary Soul Syndicate founder/bass player George 'Fully' Fullwood in California and as "The Fully Fullwood Band" they continue to provide the rock-solid rhythmic support required by today's top reggae singers. Jawge Hughes Jawge Hughes is a native of the tropical isle of St. Thomas and his fantastic personality and prowess on keyboards allowed him to have toured extensively with many well-known reggae stars. His talent is a long musical exploration, from ska sounds, dancehall rhythms, fusion reggae to the deadly one-drop roots-reggae style. A level of talent that one would expect from the best who through the Fully Fullwood Band brings a wealth of experience to the Tosh meets Marley Tour. Jawge says, ' I always try to be adventurous with music. Keeping it simple, but there is always some challenging surprises in it." Georges Kouakou As a producer, an arranger or master keyboardist, Georges has a history that many musicians aspire to. He produced and arranged Alpha Blondy's million selling "Jerusalem" [CD, 1986] and "Cocody Rock" discs and also spent a considerable time playing keyboards for the world-famous Wailers band. Georges has made significant developments in musical production and performance by producing and performing with various artist like Burning Spear, Alpha Blondy, Yellowman, I Jahman Levi, The Wailers of Bob Marley, Capleton, The Meditations, Sister Carol and many more. Georges Kouakou, a connection to the past and a bridge into the future. Vince Black Former Black Uhuru member and now lead guitarist and vocalist with the Tosh meets Marley Tour, Vince has joined this new tour, which appear as 'colors on a canvas' that he compares to classical painting. The driving bass of Fully Fullwood and legendary rhythm guitarist Tony Chin are powerful and booming, carrying Vince's distinctive guitar to a colorful mixture of cool vibes. Vince works his music, experiments with it, dissects it and expects a lot of himself. His warm and sensual guitar adds a touch of realism to the Tosh meets Marley material that he warmly refers to as 'a tribute to two of reggae's all time greatest souls.' Claudio "PEPPE" An original 'native' from Brazil, Claudio "PEPPE" started his music career early, listening to all the Bob Marley music he could locate. Peppe has played with many world-famous musicians such as Jimmy Cliff, the Wailers, Julian and Damian Marley among others. Now Peppe bring his talent to the Fully Fullwood Band and the amazing Tosh meets Marley Tour. Coming from a large loving, family, Peppe took on any kind of job he could find to support his family plus he saved every penny he could to obtain instruments for his growing interest in percussion to practice the Marley reggae music he had acquired. He feels the vibe that inspired him to play. One of the most proficient percussionists on the planet, Peppe is a joy to watch in action and audiences love his music. Karl Wright One of the most talented and experienced drummers to have ever raised a stick against a drum skin and cymbals, Karl Wright began a lasting career at a very early age and is not only one of the most proficient stickmen in the world today but also has the God-given ability to sing like an Angel which he does faithfully during the Tosh Meets Marley Tour set. "Sticking" to his craft and practicing faithfully has proved very successful for him, having led him to stints with many famous bands such as the Maxi Priest Band and has performed and toured with many top reggae artist including Dennis Brown, Culture, Marcia Griffiths, Gregory Isaacs, Freddie McGregor, Sugar Minot, Eek A Mouse, Nahki, Shabba Ranks, Junior Reid, Shaggy, and Super Cat and now as an integral member of the fantastic Backing vocals are by The Love 2 ladies who perform on this amazing set list: Pick Myself Up Steppin' Razor, Legalize It , African/Equal Rights/Downpresser, Chalice , Johnny B. Good, Irie, Stir It Up, War, Natural Mystic , Waiting In Vain , Three Little Birds, Concrete Jungle , Heathen, Get Up Stand Up, Jamming, Exodus, Lively Up Yourself and more. $20 advance tickets are available at www.renegadeshows.com , tickets.com and jambasetickets.com or at the following outlets: Joby¹s, New Moon Natural Foods, Alice¹s Mountain Market, Tahoe Hemp, Mad About Music, Recycled Records or by calling Renegade Productions at 530-583-2801. Kaati RBA Publishing and Publicity P.O. Box 50635 Reno, NV 89513 775-337-8344 fax: 775-337-6499 kaati1@sbcglobal.net [6] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From: Roots-ee [Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide #] Subject: The Ark Band - July 26 to July 29 2007 Date: Mon, 23 Jul 2007 09:24:31 -0400 From: rlam Thu 26 July Lazy Chameleon - Powell, Ohio (Columbus suburb) SHOW TIME 9:15pm 4028 Presidential Parkway 614.792.8393 Fri 27 Wild Hare - Chicago, Illinois 3530 N. Clark (Wrigleyville) SHOW TIME 10pm http://www.wildharereggae.com Sat 28 THE ARK BAND STEEL DRUM SOUNDZ! Private Reggae Party - Cincinnati, Ohio Sun 29 Kokomo Love Stage @ The Beach Waterpark - Cincinnati, Ohio SHOW TIME 2-5pm http://www.thebeachwaterpark.com 2590 Waterpark Drive one love one peace roots-ee --- the ark band http://thearkband.com http://thearkband.com/gigz/index.html http://www.myspace.com/thearkbandmyspace ***no one but ourselves can free our minds*** [7] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From: Reggae41 [Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide #] Subject: Fall Fest at Bill's Bar Boston on Labor Day Sunday, September 2, 2007 Date: Wed, 25 Jul 2007 15:14:24 EDT From: Reggae4i.com and KRucial Reggae are proud to present the Fall Fest at Bill's Bar Boston on Labor Day Sunday, September 2 at 5 Lansdowne Street off Kenmore Square. Celebrate the end of Summer and kickoff the Fall with this exceptional event featuring Mark Wonder's debut Boston appearance (on tour from Jamaica, following his eye-opening appearance at the Sierra Nevada World Music Festival). Shaka Black is here briefly from the Caribbean himself, and this will be his only official stateside appearance for the whole of 2007. Rare appearances will also be made by Dion Knibb (son of Skatalites' drummer Lloyd Knibb) and Skiffington (who's just released a collection of live recordings made at Bill's Bar in previous years), as well as Tom O'Brien, who toured last year with Abijah and has been performing more recently throughout New England. Dub Station will be backing all the artists, and will feature its original line up of Kyle Russell, Charlie Thorpe, and Rider McCoy in their first reunion appearance at Bill's Bar, where they used to be the house band from the founding of Sunday Night Reggae there in 1995. Also appearing will be DJ K-Don, the house selector for a decade as well, who'll be joined on stage by MC's Trinity-I and NoCi (of 101.3FM). Doors are at 10pm and tickets may be discounted with flyers, and online. Contact Kyle Russell at 617-771-5119 or email ReggaePR@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 ************************************************************************* < REGGAE AMBASSADOR WORLDWIDE 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.). 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