(¯`·._(¯`·......Wha Gwaan in R.A.W......·´¯)_.·´¯) Friday, October 12, 2007 _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ *INDEX [1] Singers & Players: only 2 weeks left to enter AirPlay Direct contest; KRucial Agency services [2] Indika ina South Bend Saturday [3] linton kwesi johnson on tour [4] Reggae Runnings...... [5] Frasberg Records [6] KEYSER SOZE @ Reno's Grand Sierra Resort/ ALL CITY LIVE [7] link to 1st part of Brotherhood Runnins Radio Oct.07 [8] New from RRS [9] Reggae Vibes News Bulletin (October 3, 2007) [10] THE CURE IS HERE [11] Yellowman & Sagittarius Band - Tonight in Delray Beach [12] ZEMA: The Gladiators' "Relievation" Tour of Europe with Special Guest Zema _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ [1] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= From: Krucial Reggae [Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide #] Subject: Singers & Players: only 2 weeks left to enter AirPlay Direct contest; KRucial Agency services Date: Thu, 11 Oct 2007 23:10:26 –0400 From: Kyle Russell Reply-To: Singers Players: only 2 weeks left to enter AirPlay Direct contest; KRucial Agency services last notice Official Contest Announcement Link Ongoing Services Available from KRucial Greetings Artists - this is the only newsletter of its kind: directed toward Singers & Players - you may have gotten a copy before. Some have called, most have not. Actually, I prefer email, cause if you ain't online, you ain't in the present time, business-wise. Either you got your own thing going, or you don't have it together yet to get to the next level. Some of us are happy where we're at. And that's all good. I, for one, am always striving for more, and this AirPlay Direct opportunity highlighted above (and to the right) is a one-of-a-kind, even if you don't win it. But as with all the opportunities nowadays, you gotta get busy and do stuff. Playing music alone doesn't cut it, unless you've already made it, or your work for someone who has. And we all know that could change in a NY minute. An artist called me recently, and wanting in on "whatever program could get me good, paying gigs, quick." Another manager said they'd only invest in a program if I could "promise results." Let me be clear: even if you hired me full time, unlimited budget and a full staff at my disposal, I couldn't guarantee you an easy amble to bountiful sales & profitable tours. "New" - and even established artists - will not become profitable for some time. Indeed some great talent never breaks even. We're in the music business here! If it were that predictable, we'd all be rich already. The quality of team & the effectiveness of your resource allocation - coupled with the artist's talent & cooperation; as well as the world's responsiveness & embrace - all conspire with a multitude of other forces to place an artist in an advantaged position to reap success. What we can do/packages available. Management Consulting & Ongoing Involvement This is usually where I begin. I charge a retainer for a few hours' work (by phone & email) to get familiar with your project, what you've done, what you've "got" in terms of resources, and what your current action plan & expectations are for the long term. I find it's helpful for you to have a "sounding board" - clarify your vision - and for me to get a better sense of where you're at, and how best I can fit in to your program. Thereafter, I can be available for check-ins: from time to time, or routinely. Specific Projects Whether or not you choose to include me in (or clue me into) the larger mechanics of your career trajectory, what comes next are a set of modular "pieces" that can be assembled in a variety of ways. - Newsletter outreach. I produce a regional newsletter (1700 recipients); a global newsletter (8000 recipients); and two specialized newsletters: the artist-oriented Singers & Players and the dj-oriented Selectors' Choice (about 600 recipients each). Of particular value will be my upcoming Nu Music Review, which will spotlight particular talent/songs with an eye to getting airplay and generating downloads. I'm also looking to target label A&R departments, and specific markets, like Europe & Hawaii. These are all attractive goals. - Mid-Profile web site. Reggae4i.com receives 10,000+ visitors monthly. Most are simply browsers, but our page-views & hit counters indicate solid interest in our content. The Home Page now features some of our existing clients, but will soon feature banner space available for purchase, an expanded pixel-width, a more functional store and other user-friendly features. Buying into our programs can include exposure on this relatively accessible & outstanding web beacon. - Advertising through other print & media outlets. I have privileged relationships with a few lower cost Reggae list-serves reaching thousands; as well 2 important print publications it would be good to be featured (and advertise) in; not to mention one of the largest Reggae webcasters, with whom it would behoove you to connect. - Publicist. I work with a publicist who's servicing a group we hope to be a Grammy nominee this year. A 2 to 3 month program would cost you about $2,000 but would get you out to up to 500 key outlets (postage fees are charged additionally - gotta be ready for that): mostly to print, but also key web and radio players. - Radio Promotion. Could range from a chart-seeking outfits on College or commercial stations. I myself have the emails & addresses of hundreds of Reggae programmers, and could develop a program that was airplay directed, but not necessarily for charting purposes. I think it's good to be in constant touch with the spinning DJ's. - Professional Service Coordination. This takes us back into management, but I've found that outside services, like the ones mentioned above - including ones you may have contracted already - work best when supervised & coordinated. I could work with you to determine what it is we're seeking from each, and maximize the "bang for your buck," being an extra set of eyes and ears on your job. - Contact Management. We can help you collect those pieces of paper & notebooks full of links, create a database, and handle your emailing lists. This is an often overlooked (and mismanaged) resource, worth developing. - Booking. It's a grueling and thankless task, one we no longer do for commission (alone). A combination of hourly coverage for time & telephone; as well as an extra premium to work (and seek) hard-earned contacts: either independently, or in tandem with "your people" can produce as promising a routing as available at any given time, given the competition on the road, and your act's command of cost coverage. - Band & Road Manager. I manage & perform with a professional crew of musicians (and an established brand: Dub Station ) that's toured as far west as Hawaii (and the whole West Coast); north to Canada; and from the Midwest to the East Coast; and as far south as Philadelphia (even Jamaica, just last month). We are not "gig sluts" willing to sleep on floors, but certainly don't feel entitled to 4-star treatment either. Have a 12-passenger van & trailer, will travel if worth it. - New England Hub venue. I've booked the premier weekly Reggae club in Boston for over a decade. It's a smallish room (200+), but consistent, with a built-in crowd and key market presence. Excellent PA, house engineer, lights, and potential collaborative promotional efforts could include our street team and more. - MySpace & other web marketing & tech agendas. Hourly, we can fulfill your wishes for Friend outreach, posting of bulletins, invites, and other promotional or administration needs with the panoply of music support services out there. We mostly pursue your own agenda, or build one with you, as opposed to having a set program for you to "buy" into part and parcel, or wholesale. Conclusion/Prelude. There you have our menu of useful services laid out for you. We could work together for as little as a few hundred dollars up to 50G's. It all depends on the range of your vision and the strength of your budget. One thing's for certain, employing KRucial Agency would not be for naught. To pass up a range of services this broad and with such depth would not make sense, to my mind. It's hard to imagine NOT producing results by the engagement of this type of machinery. The choice is yours. I look forward to hearing from you. Best of luck in your endeavors. Blessings, Kyle Russell ReggaePR@aol.com KRucial Agency: Marketing & Promotions Representing Various Artists & Organizations Worldwide KRucial Agency's home site: Reggae4i.com How do I take advantage of this opportunity??!! This will be your last notice (from us) about the first ever "FREE all-things-digital Reggae & World Music CONTEST" - you've got just 2 weeks to join, create, and submit your DPK! The Grand Prize package will include, from our co-sponsors: are that you must be an AirPlay Direct artist / label member (it's free to join); your music must fall into the Reggae / World genre; and you must submit your AirPlay Direct DPK by October 25th. Whether you only join AirPlay Direct to take advantage of their many services - compete as well - or as a winner, take all: you CAN'T LOSE! * An Artist Development / Promotion package from the KRucial Agency ($3,000 value) * * A 12 week global PR / Media campaign from Fly On The Wall Media ($6,000 value) * * A custom flash artist web site and SEO package from Positronic Design ($5,300 value) * * A song remix package from Many Moods of Music ($4,000 value) * * An advertising and promotion package from BigUp Radio ($2,000 value) * * A custom band t-shirt package from the Artshirt Company ($1,000 value) * * A "Featured Artist" advertising package from AirPlay Direct ($1,500 value) The Winner's Prize Package is currently valued at over $20 GRAND...! This contest is FREE TO ENTER and very simple...the only requirements It's as easy as 1-2-3: First join AirPlay Direct by registering as an artist; then create your Digital Press Pac (go to AirPlay Direct's help page if you need assistance); and finally, submit your DPK to office@AirPlayDirect.com . View our Newsletter all about AirPlay Direct this Contest PREVIOUS FUTURE ISSUES OF SINGERS PLAYERS This newsletter is specifically oriented toward musicians. For those who noticed the Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide call to nominate future Board members, we're glad to report that we have a full house, and are working on enstating the new Board at the Annual Meeting, over the next few months. There's a new Performing Artists' Coordinator, who we'll be linking you up with soon. You're automatically on our global distribution KRucial eMag list, so look forward to some new pieces, including one about the Rastafari exhibit in Washington, DC. If you can think of topics worth covering in any of our circulars, just let us know. To be featured in this and other newsletters - be in touch via ReggaePR@aol.com - we prefer email as a first link (says a lot about how you come across), and we promise to write you back. view Previous Issues of Singers Players KRucial Agency · PO Box 440263 · Somerville · MA · 02144 [2] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= From: Ambassador David[Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide #5] Subject: Indika ina South Bend Saturday Date: Tue, 9 Oct 2007 07:29:14 EDT Indika Reggae Band Saturday October 13th / 10 pm / $ 7 cover Anchor Inn 2224 W. Western Ave. South Bend (574) 237-9147 "Reggae Street" WSND 88.9 FM - South Bend The African Teacher & Jah Dave @ the Controls Saturday 10 PM - Midnight Ambassador David's Productions LLC Office 269-665-7483 Cell 269-271-5219 The Best In Live & DJ Caribbean/Reggae Music and much more! Board Member Of Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide www.caribbeanconnection2002 Blue - Classic Rock - Rock - Jazz - Country Rock - Funk - Bluegrass - Irish [3] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= From: Roots-ee [Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide #1414] Subject: linton kwesi johnson on tour From: rlam Date: Sat, 6 Oct 2007 09:15:06 -0400 Linton Kwesi Johnson, dub poet, tells Tom Horan about his week Saturday Normally on the road: Linton Kwesi Johnson Off to America to promote my book Mi Revolueshanary Fren with readings and a lecture. Arrived in New York and was collected and taken to Harlem. Booked into a bed and breakfast, though I never did see the breakfast. Met old friends from Jamaica for dinner by the Hudson River. In bed I read a present from my partner, Terra Nullius by Sven Lindqvist, about early anthropology and the Aborigines. Couldn't sleep. Sunday Met an old acquaintance, Edouard Glissant, the great poet from Martinique. He's running a new slavery museum bequeathed to him by Jacques Chirac. A film crew was making a documentary about Edouard, so we drove along the Hudson and continued a debate we had been having the week before about Sarkozy and race in France. In the evening, a reading at the Up South book festival. The more I read my poems, the more I find out about them. I still read them with the same passion I felt when I wrote them as a young man. I measure a reading not by the loudness of the applause but by the number of books I sell afterwards. We had fried fish and grits for dinner. Grits is some sort of corn dish. It's not bad. Monday Flew to the University of Michigan near Detroit for the CLR James lecture, named after the great West Indian intellectual. Had some time to kill, but I don't mind being alone ­ I'm normally on the road with a nine-piece reggae band. Delivered the lecture, called Writing Reggae, to a packed room of students and academics. I was formally dressed, as I normally am, with my hat on. Without the hat no one recognises me. Tuesday Flight to Boston: 92 degrees! My hotel backed on to a river, the Charles. Sat down by it on a bench, watching squirrels and moles and birds go about their business. I carry a little book I use if the muse visits, but tours are better for reading than writing. I live in Herne Hill near Brixton, but to write I need to be somewhere where there are no distractions: in Switzerland where I record, or Jamaica where my mum lives. Turn-out later was over 200 ­ excellent for a poetry event. I sold more than 20 books. Got the best night's sleep of the tour. Wednesday Arrived Heathrow 5.15am. De-briefed by my partner, who's assistant editor on a literary journal. Caught up on some business stuff for my label, LKJ records. It's not a big commercial entity, more of a way of keeping control of my affairs. Another reading that evening on BBC radio. I was pleased there was a live audience ­ it's always best. I'm about to tour the UK and it's a challenge to take the experiences I'm coming from to audiences outside London. You have to try hard to make yourself understood. But it's so rewarding when you do. Thursday Up late. Had a couple of pints in the local pub. I don't go to see bands any more because I've got tinnitus, so I have to avoid loud music. You get used to it, but when it's quiet you hear a constant ringing. Later, I did a reading for a Jamaican charity. Younger people are discovering my work, even though my reggae is not like theirs. The modern stuff, I can take it or leave it. I like its danceability, but the DJs talk a lot of nonsense. I'm an old geezer now, 55. Mind you, that's supposed to be the new 30, innit? 'Linton Kwesi Johnson: Selected Poems' is out in Penguin. He reads in Petersfield (Tues), Durham (Thurs) and Manchester (Oct 13), then touring. the ark band one love one peace roots-ee --- the ark band R.A.W 214 – R.A.W 1414 http://thearkband.com http://thearkband.com/gigz/index.html http://www.myspace.com/thearkbandmyspace ***no one but ourselves can free our minds*** [4] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= From: Ambassador David's Productions [Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide #5] Subject: Reggae Runnings...... Date: Sun, 7 Oct 2007 12:39:26 EDT From: Ambassador David's Productions 269-271-5219 "Your Caribbean Music Connection" Reggae Music "Special Music for Special People" Rastaman Nane www.caribbeanconnection2002.com * What a great start to Latin Night at Jake's Beachhouse. People from Holland, Jackson, Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Benton Harbor and South Bend. See you this Saturday with DJ Francisco at the controls. Ambassador David's Picks Jake's Beachhouse - THE PLACE TO BE ON SATURDAY NIGHTS Hot Latin Saturdays - Free Dance Lessons 9 PM with Paulette Rieger DJ Tropicz & DJ Francisco 403 Phoenix St, South Haven, MI. Phone 269-639-1601 Watch the sun set on Lake Michigan, enjoy a fine dinner in Jake's restaurant dance until you drop! Looking to book some GREAT entertainment > www.caribbeanconnection2002.com ^^ Indicates New Listing Czar's 505 - 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 November 2nd Carlos Jones and the PLUS Band (Cleveland's Reggae Legend) Papa Pete's 9 PM 18+ 502 South Burdick St. - Ph 269-388-2196 "Reggae Dancehall" with DJ Assane & Dmass Strictly The Best Contest Every Fourth Saturday. Next DanceHall October 27th Stage Coach Barn (Behind The Black Hawk Restaurants) 269-629-9460 9 PM Corner of M-43 & M-89, Richland November 2nd & 3rd - Zion Lion December 7th & 8th - Zion Lion Featherbone 269-756-6821 10 PM 6741 US 12 Three Oaks, MI. November - 3rd - Out of Favor Boys November 17th - Borrow & Blue (Classic Rock) November 21st - Gypsi Fari (Trio) Island Party December 8th - SmokeStack Lightin December 21st - FiFi and the Dogs (Blues/Classic Rock) December 29th - Borrow & Blue Cheeseburger in Paradise 9:30 PM 5609 West Main St. Kazoo 269-342-0825 November 9th & 10th - Bobby Lovell & Vince Huckaby from Gypsi Fari White House 269-684-1790 2839 North 5th St (M-51) Niles, Michigan Every First Friday - DJ Cabana Boy ^^State Theatre, Kalamazoo January 26t , 2008 All Age "Bob Marley Birthday Bash 2008" Zion Lion, Universal Xpression and the African Teacher Caribbean food / craft vendors Tickets $16.00 advance $19.00 day of show $35.00 VIP reserve seating and 1979 Jamaican SunSplash DVD featuring Bob Marley Special Events ^^Women Night Out October 25th 6 PM - 9 PM Pangea Steel Drum Band The Dogwood Center for the Performing Arts 4747 West 8th Stret, Fremont, MI Information 231-924-8895 ^^ Drum & Dance Workshop and Concert Kuungana Conference 2007 November 2nd - 4th Flint, Michiagn Info 810-785-6843 Concerts Box Factory for the Arts 1101 Broad St. St. Joseph, MI. 269-983-3688 All Age 8 PM October 20th Zion Lion ^^ State Theatre 913 Washington Ave. Bay City Phone 989-892-2660 8:00 PM November 17th Detroit Divas (Formerly Detroit Women) Fall Festivals ^^ Come Celebrate Summer's Last Splash Jamaican Style! Saturday- October 13th 2007 Gates open @ 11:00 - $15.00 Featuring Mystic Dub and Plus Primitive Camping-Bonfire-Food-Tye Dye Booth Sorry no pets, generators or fire works 131 north to exit-118 (Newaygo Howard City) turn right-another right on Amy School Rd. (about 500 ft) 1 mile to Lake Montcalm rd-Turn left 1/2 mile to sign on left. Reggae DJs Clubs Papa Pete's 9 PM 18+ 502 South Burdick St. - Ph 269-388-2196 "Reggae Dancehall" with DJ Assane & Dmass Strictly The Best Contest Every Fourth Saturday Starting September 29th Zuma Hi-Fi Sounds Billy the Kid & Rudy Pooh Thursdays Night 11PM - 2AM 21 & up Firefly Club 734.665.9090 207 S. Ashley, Downtown Ann Arbor 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 Tropical Hut, Detroit Thursday, 9pm 313-861-5340 Dancehall Reggae featuring Infinity Sound Fridays Live & Direct Trench Town 3919 Woodward (2 Blks N. of Mack), Detroit Friday, 11pm - 4am 313-836-8686 or (313)831-8552 Featuring Miami, Atlanta, Toronto & Detroit's Strictly Roots Movement with Selectah Kadhafi Reggae Dancehall Explosion Trench Town 3919 Woodward(2 Blks N. of Mack), Detroit Saturday, 11pm 5am 313-836-8686 or (313)831-8552 Strictly Roots Movement, Selectah John John, Killa, Kadhafi & Crew Clubhouse Tavern 3011 W. Grand Blvd., Detroit Saturday, 9pm 2am 313-717-3782 Soca, Reggae & Hip-Hop Reggae Radio Reggae Revolution WIDR 89.1 FM DJ - I.B. - Kazoo Tuesday 10 PM - Midnight Request line 269-387-6303 "Reggae Street" WSND 88.9 FM - South Bend The African Teacher & Jah Dave @ the Controls Saturday 10 PM - Midnight WYCE 88.1FM Grand Rapids www.wyce.org Reggae regularly mixed in with folk, blues, jazz, rock and other world beat tunes 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 Ghetto Vibez CJAM 91.5 FM - Windsor, On. Saturday 3:00p-5:00p Hosts: Ghetto Vibez Sound Crew The Michael Julien Global Mix WDET 101.9 FM - Detroit Saturday 10:00 PM -12:00 AM 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 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 Caribbean Restaurants Jamaican Dave's Take Out "The Real Taste Of Jamaica" 1059 Wealthy, Grand Rapids 616-458-7875 Hot Spot Island Cuisine 76 W. Wall St. Benton Harbor, MI, 49022 (269)927-1303 Reggae Web Sites Caribbeanconnection2002.com (for your Live and DJ Reggae needs) Reggaeambassadors.org World Largest Network of Reggae Enthusiast Islandfestkalamazoo.com June 22 & 23 TimeandPlace.homestead.com (Rastamon Nanne) Co- Founder of Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide Jaman Reggae DVDs www.jamanreggaedvd.com www.myccco.com (Caribbean Cultural Carnival Origination) Rude Gal Entertainment. http://www.rudegal.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 [5] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= From: Frasberg Records [Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide #] Subject: Frasberg Records Date: Sat, 6 Oct 2007 05:26:03 –0700 From: Frasberg Records www.frasberg.net www.myspace.com/frasbergrecords FRASBERG RECORDS NEW RELEASE 2007 BIG RESPECT TO ALL RADIO STATION & DJ'S JAH GUIDE & PROTECT KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK AND THANK YOU FOR LISTENING TO OUR MUSIC 1.Call me by: Naketa Jackson Frasberg Records/Fiery Ize Ent R.A.W # 1746 2. About That Girl by: Mike G Frasberg Records/Mike G Records LLC. R.A.W # 1746 3.Last Dem Mind by: Frasberg & Frassdon Frasberg Records R.A.W # 1746 for radio any jingles please send us an email :studioyard@gmail.com Please send us a playlist to : studioyard@gmail.com WWW.FRASBERG.NET For Booking Info Please contact Frasberg 973-874-1793 or Email us studioyard@gmail.com [6] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= From: The Postmon [Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide #] Subject: KEYSER SOZE @ Reno's Grand Sierra Resort/ ALL CITY LIVE From: Anthony Postman Date: Wed, 10 Oct 2007 14:06:29 -0500 Friday, October 12th KEYSER SOZE & THE SOUL CAPTIVES All City Live, inside of The Grand Sierra Resort 2500 E. 2nd Street, Reno, NV 10pm, 21+ $10 before 10pm, $20 after Rocksteady, reggae and dub are coming your way, entering Reno¹s hottest new club, All City Live, inside of the luxury Grand Sierra Resort. All City Live is Reno¹s newest hotspot, featuring a state-of-the-art sound system and a high-tech light show, all in a modern-retro New York inspired setting‹gritty rock & roll meets plush seating, where everyone feels like they¹re in the front row. Keyser Soze will play songs from the upcoming EP release, But Not For You. These new sounds from Keyser mix reggae and ska with a dash of dub: check it at www.myspace.com/keysersoze . Also, take a look at what UNR¹s Sagebrush had to say: http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2007/10/09/keyser-soze-morphs-musically/. The Soul Captives blend rocksteady and reggae influences to create their own unique blend of R&B reggae‹reggae soul of the sweetest order. Be sure to catch the beautiful harmonies and top-notch playing from this Berkeley based band. More at www.myspace.com/soulcaptives . Put on your dancing shoes and get your groove on this Friday! [7] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= From: Don Martin [Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide #] Subject: link to 1st part of Brotherhood Runnins Radio Oct.07 From: Don Martin Date: Thu, 11 Oct 2007 09:53:39 -0700 yagga yow whoever would like, could download the first part of Brotherhood's edition of Reggae Runnins Radio (90.7 fm Santa Fe NM USA) from this past Saturday October 7th. Mister Kali kicks tings off & Don Martin hits the decks at about the 40-45 minute mark. Brannew riddim from The Itation Crew, some Chezidek, Marcus Garvey Riddim (B.Spear, Big Yute) Satta Massagana Riddim (Bunny Lee Prod. w. D.Brown/J.Clarke/I-Roy, Dillinger, Big Joe) etc. click on the link or paste it in yuh browser-its a 64 mb file. 70 minutes. http://www.yousendit.com/transfer.php?action=download&ufid=40E75DBD4CF7960F Enjoy; Don Martin [8] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= From: Roots Rock Society [Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide #] Subject: New from RRS Date: Tue, 9 Oct 2007 17:44:23 -0700 (PDT) From: StannChampion Pass It On! [9] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= From: Reggae Vibes Prods NL [Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide #] Subject: Reggae Vibes News Bulletin (October 3, 2007) Date: Wed, 10 Oct 2007 23:21:43 +0200 From: Reggae Vibes Productions NL Reply-To: Reggae Vibes Productions NL -*- http://www.reggae-vibes.com -*- -*- News Bulletin (October 10, 2007) -*- **** THIS WEEK'S UPDATES AT http://www.reggae-vibes.com **** # With his latest album "Intoxication" Shaggy hopes to reach both the hardcore dancehall massive and the mainstream listeners simultaneously once more. # Khari Kill's "Picture Of Selassie" is a truly worthwhile debut album. # "Answer Your Calling" is Joshua Alo's debut album, and it's well worth checking out! # Pressure Sounds' "Tribulation ~ Down In Jamdown 1974 To 1979" offers a good insight into Bim Sherman's best work. # If you want something unusual, fresh, a serious departure from "roots by numbers", Native's eerie "Rockstone" album will fascinate. # With their "Mix Up" South Rakkas Crew prove they are the most innovative production outfit in today's dancehalls. # Playlist for Reggae Vibes Radio Show ~ Thursday, October 11, 2007. # 'Videoclip Of The Week' features Smokie Benz & Tony Tuff's "Fulfillment Time". **** AND DON'T FORGET... **** # Submit your personal top 5 tunes! Every month we'll pick a winner and post his/her top 5 complete with full length soundclips on the Reggae Vibes website. # 'Reggae Vibes SoundStation' brings you the sounds of yesterday, today & tomorrow. Push the PLAY button of the player on top of the homepage to get it started! And... you're even able to request a tune! New tunes are added twice a week (Tuesday and Saturday). # "The Official UK Dancehall Top 10" and "Jamaica's Weekly Top 20 (Singles) Hit List" - both with full length soundclips - are featured on our site. Also check Teacher & Mr. T's "Hot'n'Fresh Top 15", where you can vote for your favourite tune. THIS AND MUCH MORE AT : http://www.reggae-vibes.com (c) 2007 Reggae Vibes Productions [10] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= From: Alexander Bonilla Silva [Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide #] Subject: THE CURE IS HERE Date: Sun, 7 Oct 2007 02:42:22 -0500 (COT) From: Alexander Bonilla Silva Reply-To: , Rastafari Blessings, http://www.reggaecolombia.com/curefest.html FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE *WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2007 * * * THE CURE IS HERE! !** * *Kingston, Jamaica: - *With the recent release of *Freedom,* his first single written and recorded in the 'free world', Jah Cure announces to the world: "Now the day has come you will see me again." And see him we will, for the first time in Jamaica, Cure will perform a full length set on Sunday, October 14 at *Longing For*, the final night of the 3-day event aptly titled *Curefest.* *Curefest,* the 3-day event celebrating Jah Cure's freedom presented by Danger Promotions, Iyah Cure Promotions and Brass Gate Promotions is set for Friday, October 12 – Sunday, October 14, and will be held at 3 venues: Starfish Trelawny Hotel (Oct 12), Pier 1, Montego Bay (Oct 13) and Trelawny Multi Purpose Stadium (Oct 14). *Reflections* on Friday October 12 is an all-inclusive birth night celebration party hosted by Jah Cure at the Starfish Trelawny Hotel. The night will feature Etana, Karen Smith, Live Wyya band, ZJ Smurf and ZJ Electra. Tickets cost $4,000 and the party will start promptly at 8PM. *45 Cure's,* the selector spin-off where radio DJ's compete with Sound System DJ's will be held at Pier 1 in Montego Bay on Saturday October 13 and hosted by MC Nuffy. The party will showcase major sound systems such as Danger Zone, Black Chiney, Stone Love and Rennaisance squaring off with popular radio DJ's including Liquid of Zip FM and Sunshine of Irie FM. Tickets cost $1,000 and the party starts at 8PM. *Curefest's* grand finale: *Longing For *on Sunday October 14 will be held at the recently built Trelawny Multi Purpose Stadium. Ron Mushette, Elise Kelly, GT Taylor, Richie B & Big A will MC the concert. The stage will feature renowned artistes such as Barrington Levy, Beres Hammond, Capleton, Sizzla, Morgan Heritage, Ninja Man, Beenie Man and many others. Jah Cure himself will close the show, performing all his hit songs as well as new never before heard tracks. Tickets for *Longing For* start at $1,500 for general admission and go up to $10,000 for VVVIP. Showtime is 8PM. Tickets for *Curefest* can be purchased online at www.longingforconcert.comor at EL Paso Records and Great Looks Barber & Beauty Salon in Montego Bay, Heavens Texaco in Mandeville, Disc & That in Ocho Rios and LG Tiger Mart, Viewers Choice and What's On Jamaica Café in Kingston. *Curefest* will be donating part of the proceeds to Western Society for the Upliftment of Children and is sponsored by X-News, Hype! TV, Juice TV, Starfish Trelawny Hotel and Kings of Kings. ***For further info:* www.longingforconcert.com www.myspace.com/longingforconcert 1-888-Jah-Cure Danger Promotions, Iyah Cure Promotions and Brass Gate Promotions welcome you to the Curefest 2007 held in Trelawny & Montego Bay, Jamaica, Friday Oct 12 - Sunday Oct 14 FORMAT: Friday, October 12 - Reflections: All White Birth-Night Party Hosted by Jah Cure Starfish Trelawny Hotel 8PM Admission: JA$4000 / US$60 All inclusive Saturday, October 13 - 45 Cure's: Selector spin-off: Sound System Selectors vs. Radio DJ's Hosted by MC Nuffy Pier 1, Montego Bay 8PM Admission: JA$1000 / US$15 Sunday, October 14 - Longing For: Concert featuring Jah Cure and his celebrity friends MC's: Ron Mushette, Elise Kelly, GT Taylor, Richie B, Big A & DJ Squeeze Trelawny Multi Purpose Stadium 7PM Admission: JA$1500 / US$22 (Presale) Admission: JA$2000 / US$30 (Gate) VIP: JA$4000 / US$60 (Presale Only) VVIP: JA$6000 / US$90 (Presale Only) VVVIP: JA$10,000 / US$150 (Presale Only) ARTISTES / TALENT: Friday, October 12 - Reflections: Live Wyya Etana Karen Smith Dj Smurf Dj Electra Saturday, October 13 - 45 Cure's: Danger Zone Fire Links Black Chiney Renaissance Little Richie Sky Juice DJ Sparks Stone Love Razz & Biggy Super Twitch Digital Chris Innocent Sound ZJ Nikki Z DJ Sunshine ZJ Liquid ZJ Johnny Kool ZJ Chrome DJ Wayne GT Taylor Arif Cooper Sunday, October 14 - Longing For: Barrington Levy Beenie Man Benetto Beres Hammond Bounty Killer Bramma Capleton Ce`Cile Chezidek Chrisinti Chuck Fenda Coco Tea Cutty Corn Duane Stephenson Fanton Mojah Fire Lion Frisco Kid George Nooks Ghandi Ghost Guidance Hit List Hollow Point I-Octane I-Wayne Irie Cool Jah Mason Jah Mel Jah Vibes Jigsy King Junior Reid Junior X Kevin Little Little Hero Lion Cub Lutan Fyah Mackie Conscious Martin X Mikey Pelpa Military Man Morgan Heritage Movado Mr Easy Mr Peppa Ninja Man Prodigal Son Queen Ifrika Ras Fraser Ras Penco Ras Ptah Richie Stephens Shane-O Sizzla Spragga Benz Tarrus Riley Teacha D T.O.K. Wayne Marshall We hope that you enjoy your stay in Trelawny and enjoy the return of Jah Cure at Curefest! ***For further info:* www.longingforconcert.com www.myspace.com/longingforconcert 1-888-Jah-Cure -- ... Best Regards and RASpect !!!! Respectfully, Alexander Bonilla Silva RAW # 1222 Reggae Promoter / DJ (Radio & Club) abonilla@reggaecolombia.com http://www.reggaecolombia.com/ http://www.reggaeambassadors.org/ http://www.myspace.com/reggaecolombia http://reggaecolombia.wordpress.com/ Postal Mail: Alexander Bonilla Silva Barrio Los Caracoles Manzana 21 Lote 7 (2ª Etapa) Cartagena De Indias, Bolivar, Colombia Tel: 00(575) 6670788 Mob:00(57) 311 689 16 30 [11] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= From: Debbie Allen[Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide #] Subject: Yellowman & Sagittarius Band - Tonight in Delray Beach! From: Date: Sat, 6 Oct 2007 08:29:05 EDT Noteworthy South Florida Events Calendar Special e-blast THIS SATURDAY NIGHT! Yellowman & Sagittarius Band The one & only¡­ King Yellowman! Oct. 6, Sat, $15 at the door, ages 21+ King Yellowman has an incredible history in Reggae music. His upbringing at the Maxfield Home orphanage in Kingston and being albino in Jamaica were two obstacles the he overcame and went on to be (at one time) the biggest reggae artist since Bob Marley. To read more on Yellowman: http://djyellowman.com See New Times article by Lady English one of his last visits to South Florida: http://www.browardpalmbeach.com/2003-08-21/music/slack-and-loud/ City Limits 19 NE 3rd Ave. Delray Beach 561-279-8222 www.citylimitsdelray.com www.myspace.com/citylimitsdelray www.thehoneycomb.com Blessed Love, Debbie Allen Entertainment Consultant & Producer Represention Featuring ~~ Calton Coffie & Badd Boyzz The Original Badd Boy from Trenchtown, Kingston, Jamaica Grammy winning singer of the Cops TV Theme song - Bad Boys www.myspace.com/caltoncoffie www.caltoncoffie.com Video of Calton Coffie & Badd Boyzz Live in Brazil last May: Sweat A La La La La Loong - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVR3RmauQlY&mode=related&search and Games People Play-- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GeQGoPY6Xv8&mode=related&search & Marijah & the Reggae Allstars - New Times 2007 Best Live Band Marijah & the Reggae All-stars Live! Upcoming Shows!!! Nov 2, Fri Evening on the Avenue ¡è Downtown Lake Worth, FL - 6-10pm FREE Nov 9, Fri Hollywood Beach Theater, Hollywood beach, FL - 7-10pm FREE www.myspace.com/marijahmusic www.marijahmusic.com Reggae Rhythms ~ All Over the World Attn: Debbie Allen PO Box 814826 Hollywood, FL 33081-4826 Tel: 954-981-5887 Mobile: 954-562-2135 Fax: 954-966-3663 ReggaeRhythmsNow@aol.com Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide RAW #1965 "Poverty is the worst form of violence." Mohandas Gandhi [12] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= From: Zema [Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide #] Subject: ZEMA: The Gladiators' "Relievation" Tour of Europe with Special Guest Zema From: Date: Wed, 10 Oct 2007 13:23:36 EDT To: ZEMA: The Gladiators' "Relievation" Tour of Europe with Special Guest Zema The legendary Gladiators roots, rock reggae band is back on tour with their powerful music. Al and Anthony Griffiths (sons of founder, Albert Griffiths) along with a stellar lineup including original and long-time band members are maintaining that unique Gladiators sound and continuing to please fans world wide. They now venture out on the "Relievation" Tour of Europe. www.GladiatorsBand.com Roots songstress, Zema, is honored to accompany the Gladiators on this tour as a special guest to perform with them. Zema's most recent album, "Overcome" on the Melchizedek Music label has several songs recorded with the Gladiators and includes a combination "Son and Daughter of Jah" with Al Griffiths. The album also includes Sly and Robbie, Abijah, Mark Wonder and showcases her talents as a singer/songwriter, musician and producer. Zema has a new video out for "Son and Daughter of Jah," which features the Al Griffiths and the Gladiators and a cameo appearance by Albert Griffiths in St. Elizabeth. Highlighting the natural beauty of Jamaica, this video has been aired across the island. Zema's music is available at Ernie B's Reggae (www.ebreggae.com , 866/496-5474 toll free wholesale/retail), Amazon.com and www.Blakamixshop.co.uk . For more info, please check www.ZemaZema.com . THE GLADIATORS "RELIEVATION" TOUR OF EUROPE WITH SPECIAL GUEST ZEMA: Oct 12 Le Cosec - Les Mureaux (78), France Oct 13 Whelans - Dublin, Ireland Oct 14 L'Orange Bleue - Vitry le Francois (51), France Oct 15 L'Exo7 - Rouen (76), France Oct 16 Elysee Montmartre - Paris (75), France Oct 17 Le Chaudron - Le Mee sur Seine (77), France Oct 18 TBA - Uppsala, Sweden Oct 19 TBA - Stockholm, Sweden Oct 20 TBA - Copenhagen, Denmark Oct 21 TBA - Oslo, Norway Oct 24 Le Cargo de Nuit - Aries (13), France Oct 25 Apolo - Barcelona, Spain Oct 26 Le Rockstore - Montpellier (34), France Oct 27 Salle des Fetes - Sauveterre (12), France Oct 28 Chateau Lacour - Saint Agreve (07), France Oct 30 Le Bikini - Toulouse (31), France Oct 31 Krakatoa - Bordeaux (33), France Nov 1 TBA - Royan (17), France Nov 2 Reeds - Zurich, Switzerland Nov 3 Festival - Nevers (58), France Nov 4 Cooperative de Mai - Clermont Ferrand (63), France * * * * Melchizedek Music * * * * U.S.A.: 264 S. La Cienega Blvd., Suite 968 * * * * * Beverly Hills, CA 90211 USA * * * * * tel: +(310) 572-9477 Jamaica: P.O. Box 5222 * * * * * Kingston 6, Jamaica * * * * * tel: +(876) 460-3655 Fax: 876/927-4243 melchmu@aol.com or mail@ZemaZema.com www.ZemaZema.com "Roots Reggae to Nourish the Spirit" *********************************************************************** 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."