(¯`·._(¯`·......Wha Gwaan in R.A.W......·´¯)_.·´¯) Tuesday, April 01, 2008 _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ *INDEX [1] April 2008 Tour Announcement [2] Isiah Mentor's Sonicbids EPK [3] JohnStone Reggae Music at The Loft 3/29 [4] NM REGGAE UPDATE & LINK TO BHOOD RUNNINS RADIO MARCH 2008 PART 1A [5] NWWRF April 1 [6] REGGAE FESTIVAL GUIDE MAGAZINE HAS LOTS TO OFFER! [7] 'Reggae Vibes' Newsletter #620 [8] SIERRA NEVADA WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL CELEBRATES 15 YEARS! INITIAL LINEUP ANNOUNCED _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ [1] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From: Natural Vibrations [Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide #] Subject: April 2008 Tour Announcement Date: Tuesday, April 01, 2008 8:27 AM From Natural Vibrations Can't see images? Click HERE to view as a web page. NOW IN STOCK! ³Balls Rolling² (1996) Your Price: $14.99 NEW! ³Island Style² Dark Grey T-Shirt Your Price: $21.99 NEW! ³Rasta Flowers² Long-Fitted Tee Your Price: $24.99 NEW! ³Rasta Flowers² Tote Bag Your Price: $19.99 Best Reggae Album Winner! ³From the Heart² (2007) Your Price: $14.99 ³I love Natural Vibes² White Baby Onesie Your Price $14.99 ³I love Natural Vibes² Pink Toddler Tee (also available in white) Your Price: $11.99 '07 Sale! NV Logo Men's Tank $11.99 ³BALLS ROLLING² IS BACK! Aloha everybody! The wait is over. The album that started it all is finally here and IN STOCK at the Natural Vibrations Online Store . Be one of the first to get your copy of the most in-demand CD that features hit tracks like ³Nice Day,² ³Luv Me Now,² and of course the fan-favorite anthem ³Balls Rolling²! SPRING 2008 TOUR DATES West Coast get ready for the Vibes! Peni, Jehua, Wayne, Shane, Stacy, and Kayton are on their way to California to set off their Spring 2008 Tour. Check the dates below for tour dates & info: APRIL 3rd 9:00pm BLUE CAFE w/ Stone Senses. Long Beach, CA 4th 9:00pm CANE¹S BAR & GRILL w/ Irations & Stone Senses. San Diego, CA. Buy Tickets! 5th 9:00pm RILEY¹S SPORTS BAR w/ Iration. San Diego, CA. 8th 9:00pm THE SAND BAR w/ Iration & Humble Soul. Santa Barbara, CA. 10th 9:00pm SLIMS w/ Ooklah The Moc & Humble Soul. San Francisco, CA. Buy Tickets! 11th 9:00pm AVALON w/ Ooklah The Moc & Humble Soul. Santa Clara, CA. Buy Tickets! 12th 9:30pm LAST DAY SALOON w/ Ooklah The Moc. Santa Rosa, CA. 17th 9:00pm BOMBS AWAY CAFE w/ Badfish. Corvallis, Or. 18th 9:00pm THE CITY SPORTS BAR & GRILL w/ Kalakoa. Portland, OR. 19th 2008 8:00pm JACK¹S PUB & GRILL w/Po'okela Street Band. Renton, WA. 23rd 11:00am MESA STATE COLLEGE w/Pineapple Crackers. Grand Junction, CO. 23rd 9:00pm SPOTLIGHT LOUNGE w/Pineapple Crackers. Grand Junction, CO. 24th 9:00pm HUKA BAR & GRILL w/ Strive Roots Salt Lake City, UT. 26th 8:00pm UNIVERSITY OF NORTH COLORADO Greeley, CO. Buy Tickets! MAY 1st 9:00pm CANE¹S BAR & GRILL w/ Stone Senses San Diego, CA. 2nd 9:00pm MALIBU INN Malibu, CA. *More Shows TBA!! NEW 2008 MERCHANDISE We¹re so excited to put out some brand new Natural Vibrations designs this month! Our online store has just added a new selection of men¹s, women¹s, accessories & kids styles. Click here for a closer look at our latest threads. We know you all have been waiting to buy the re-released ³Balls Rolling² CD but you can also get your NV gear at killer deals as low as $9.99 by stopping by our Œ07 CLOSEOUT SALE section. Going to see the Vibes on their West Coast Tour? Our merchandise booth will be at ALL the shows so go visit Braddah Ikaika and he¹ll hook you up with the new gear. NATURALVIBRATIONS.COM We want all of you to check out our newly styled-out website naturalvibrations.com ! We¹ve added a cool new feature that makes getting NV news and tour updates easier and faster than ever. Just grab the Natural Vibrations ³gydget² on our home page and you can put it on your Myspace page or other website. Wanna blast your business on our website? Contact management@naturalvibrations.com for info on how you can sponsor Natural Vibrations. Contact merchandise@naturalvibrations.com for info on how you can sponsor our online store. There are plenty of ways your company can get involved so contact us to make the connection. Happy Birthday to you...drummer Stacy celebrates on the 27th & lead singer Peni celebrates on the 28th. Show them some love on our Myspace page! SEE YOU ON DA MAINLAND!! ALOHA - NATURAL VIBRATIONS www.naturalvibrations.com www.myspace.com/naturalvibrations To unsubscribe to this newsletter, send an email to management@naturalvibrations.com Copyright (C) 2008 Natural Vibrations LLC. All rights reserved. Forward to a friend [2] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From: Isiah Mentor [Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide #] Subject: Isiah Mentor's Sonicbids EPK Date: Saturday, March 29, 2008 5:29 AM From Isiah Mentor Rochelle Barasch/DBtribute.org .RA.W.# 60 would like you to view/hear Isiah Mentor's Sonicbids EPK! you can download tracks here. He has a track "Far From Home" on my dvd" Tribute to Dennis Brown" now in mastering dvd /duplication phase with King Benj-i Tronic 1 Records ,NJ He will be on DBTribute 6 shows June 26-july 1st Anniv. of passing Dont forget our 3 tracks http://www.sonicbids.com/db50thtributecddvdcollaboration airplay helps buy supplies for Central Branch JA D.Brown attended. If you can play him on your radio station in your region We would appreciate it. Want to save this EPK? Isiah Mentor Genre: Reggae Secondary Genre: Singer/Songwriter Contact Full of fire, Roots- Reggae Recording Artist, Isiah Mentor. His music is here to take his fans to another level and leaves them inspired. He is one of the original Fire House Crew that came from Jamaica. He worked with the best producer ,King Tubby in Kingston. In 2008 Isiah is ready to perform . Artist Information Instrumentation solo performer/ singer songwriter Biography Isiah Mentor was born in Rae Town Kingston ,Jamaica West Indies. At the age of three his family relocated to Spanish town, St.Catherine. Isiah was surrounded by music 24-7.His great Aunt, Miss Lore was a political vocalist. every household had a sound system with music in Ising , his family's reaction brought him to realize that he has talent. Isiah started to sing at school, Tivoli Garden High School in Kingston when they had concerts or functions. Surrounding communities and with his friends, the word spread fast of his talent when Ministry of Health held a concert for the sick in Spanish town Isiah was one of the first talents on the line up. He became the most recognized new Artist in Spanish town promoters and night club owners in Spanish town had him performing on weekends .He performed with fellow artists such as Anthony Redrose, Wicka man ,Papa san, Major worries, Dirts man, just to name a few. Isiah relocated to Central Village, St. Catherine where his career took off like a rocket, there he quickly became the top vocalist in dancehall and landed the job as sound vocalist on a sound from New Kingston that substituted for U Roy's Stereo Gav whenever it is on tour or needed maintenance. He also sang for the area number 1 sound called Runner Tone. one of his tour around One island tour,Isiah was singing on a sound call Count Bassi Int in Old Harbor where he met King Tubby and studio engineer, "Professor" who was very impressed with his performance, Professor told Isiah to meet him at the studio in Water House, Kingston ,Jamaica He became a member of the Fire House Crew At king Tubby's, Isiah recorded dub plate specials for sound systems worldwide ,sounds like Coxon, Saxon ,Arrows ,Stereo malt, Wadat, Stereo Gav,Unity, just to name a few. KING TUBBY " the king" as he was called .was and still the most respected Producer in Jamaica . Most top Reggae Artists recorded for him and Isiah got the chance to work and meet him. Reggae magazines and radio personalities from around the world came to Water House to interview king. the Crew with Isiah took advantage of it. Isiah dreams came true when he met the artists who inspired him in the business .artists like Black Uhuru ,Ini kamozi ,Burning Spear,Barrington Levy,The Wailers,EddieFitzroy and Dennis Brown,You can hear all these artists in Isiah singing styles. Thats the school he came from . He got his first show over seas in New York with Johnny Osborne , LT stitchi Little John more, produced by Clinton Lynsy , got more shows , traveled back and forth from America to England doing shows. When performing in the U.S he ran into "PROFESSOR" his first help in the biz so both him, Philip Smart from H.C and F co-produced "BIG INA BED" that went # 2 on the New York and the British Reggae charts. Up to this point his name was Lilly Melody ,a name he got when living at Central Village because he was always singing by the river early mornings with lots of lily flowers around. He went on to do a few more singles and shows for some Independent producers as Lilly Melody. Isiah was getting older and starting to feel he has to help the human race from self destruction so he took a break from writing , recording to re-educate him self mentally to go on this mission, He got re-energized by Luciano, Sizzler and Garnett Silk, then felt he had to work on his art and step it up a notch . During one of his daily meditations, Jah Rastafar -I came to him in a vision and told him why he was here, his mission that his name should be symbolic of his work, ISIAH MENTOR. ACCOMPLISHMENTS : He recorded singles for music"Witty"Master Label like Zion Train, Everything and Stronger , also recorded for the Golden Cartel Label Road Block ,Black Pyramid prod-Only Jah, Agrian from Black Scorpia,"what have you done", Reggae Run de Place",Astyle records" Far from home" ,this song was on the New York top 30 charts for 6 weeks. Isiah started his own record label ,Village Roots Records and released one of the tuffest compilation cd on the market right now, Reggae Startime vol.1, with Tanya Stephens,Anthony B, Turbalance, Chuck Fender, Vybes Cartel, George Nooks and Isiah mentor,a few on the 21 track cd,This cd got very good reviews worldwide . ISIAH'S NUMBER ONE HIT In 2006 ,Isiah released one of his strongest tunes as of yet entitled ,"Fight Fight Fight", which was released as a 7" single on In The Streetz Records. The tune was written and produced by Isiah Mentor on his label ,Village Roots Records along with a video that is being played all around the world. Fight Fight Fight is on some charts in Germany, Italy, and France to name a few and is #1 in New Mexico U.S.A. .He also voiced , produced another heavy Roots Anthem ,called "Rasta Government" which has gotten some serious credentials/feedback amongst the Jamaican roots-scene, and showed up on the charts in Italy during its first prerelease week Isiah Mentor has avery promising future with his cd coming Spring '08 Booking/Mgr contact " Heres Lookin'at You Ent! reggaebiz4u@gmail.com, 858 772-0697 vm SD,Cal Discography Spring /08 cd release "Far From Home" track appearing in DVD Tribute to Dennis Brown April 08 summer 08 cd&dvd release ''Attaclaps Riddim'' Summer 08 Villageroots record singles releases ''Not a Game'' ''War against the poor'' fall 08 debute album cd/dvd release'' Not a Game'' summer 2007cd release ''Double Impact'' summer 2007 cd release ''New york hype vol.1'' fall 2007 cd release ''Ska Music'' spring 2007 singles releases ''Fight FIght Fight'' ''Rasta Government'' Send and receive press kits online! Create your own EPK™ today at http://www.sonicbids.com . Want to receive all your press kits online? Click here Full Isiah Mentor EPK™: http://www.sonicbids.com/epk/epk.asp?epk_id=148802 [3] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From: John Stone Reggae Band [Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide #] Subject: JohnStone Reggae Music at The Loft 3/29 Date: Saturday, March 29, 2008 5:30 AM From John Stone Reggae Band The Loft Saturday March 29th You can't afford to miss JohnStone roots reggae band this weekend performing LIVE music from the award winning album "Innocent Children". Two shows this weekend: Saturday Night 3/29 The Loft 1005 Princess Anne Street Fredericksburg, VA http://www.frederickstheloft.com BUY the new album "Innocent Children". JohnStone is the winner of the 2008 DC Reggae Music Award for song of the year. Written by drummer Alfred Adams "Be Thankful" is the band's third song of the year award at the DC Reggae Music Award. Other winners include "Live On" (2001) and Shashamane Land (2005) from the album "Eyes Open". The new album "Innocent Children" is now available on ITUNES MUSIC STORE and CDBABY.com. (1) The Apple iTunes LINK: http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?playListId=26333 7152 (2) CDBABY.com LINK: http://cdbaby.com/cd/jstonereggae3 "Listening to Innocent Children is like stepping into a time machine and transporting yourself back to the age of classic roots harmony. "Peace and Love and Harmony" and "Clinton's Lament" in particular recall the heyday of Israel Vibration, with rich, layered vocals and a laid-back, rural vibe. The instrumentation is likewise lovely; we get a couple of nice dubs (aided by the mixing of veteran Jim Fox, who has worked with -- you guessed it -- Israel Vibration), plus extended musical riffs such as the jazzy saxophone intro to "Black Spirits Swells." As the name indicates, Innocent Children is topical -- the title track inspired by a news report of children recruited to fight in Haiti -- and often mournful, but the tender "Your Love" and "Doubt" showcase the group's lovers side in fine style. JohnStone is a sure cure for reggae fans lamenting that the music isn't what it used to be." Reggae-reviews.com CHARLOTTESVILLE PAVILLION - Charlottesville, VA (6/20) Experience the band LIVE! at The Charlottesville Pavillion- Fridays After Five Show on Friday June 20th. For more information please visit: http://www.charlottesvillepavilion.com Download the new album "Innocent Children" from the ITUNES Music Store today. JohnStone Reggae LLC. PO Box 33752 Washington DC 20033 www.johnstonemusic.com [4] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From: Don Martin [Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide #] Subject: NM REGGAE UPDATE & LINK TO BHOOD RUNNINS RADIO MARCH 2008 PART 1A Date: Monday, March 31, 2008 4:28 PM From Don Martin yow NEW MEXICO REGGAE UPDATE & LINK TO BROTHERHOOD RUNNINS RADIO MARCH 2008 1A Quick update for reggae inna New Mexico. The March 20th KATCHAFIRE & NATIVE ROOTS show @ Santa Ana Star Casino was well attended; I'd estimate that 75%-90% of the patrons were NATIVE. While we missed NATIVE ROOTS, KATCHAFIRE played a great show; even better live than on cd. I can imagine that they will develop quite a following here in the western USA (especially CA); as their music is very compatible with the reggae vibe out here. The GENERAL SMILEY session for Brotherhood Dubplates was well wicked; each dub a BOMB !!! Fi sink sounds a di bottom a di sea !!! Or leave them for the vultures inna Death Valley. Unfortunately the March 22nd show of GENERAL SMILEY in ABQ. @ Rallis was attended very poorly; even with ladies in the venue for free all nite long. Despite good promotion etc. once again. I dont know whats wrong with ABQ, but it seems like whats going on (what type of music) and the quality thereof dont matter much. Venues next door & accross the street are packed with nothing really going on & no cover charge. Simply dont go in my head how one would go to see nothing for free (Maloneys), instead of spending 5 bucks to go see a veteran reggae artist like GENERAL SMILEY. I had a very similar experience when i booked ISIAH MENTOR into that venue last September; so nothing new there. Just with this kinda support, reggae @ Rallis is on its way out. Sad but true. At least people making efforts to put international reggae acts over there. This coming Saturday, April 5th, I will take over Reggae Runnins Radio and give yuh the monthly BROTHERHOOD edition. From 7-10 pm mountain time @ 90.7 fm in Santa Fe, 101.1 fm in White Rock or @ www.ksfr.org on the net (listen LIVE only). Featured cds of the month will be Half Pint's brannew "No Stress Express" and Mikey Dreads "World War 3". Mikey passed on in March 2008 and I will therefore be paying a heavy tribute to the man who did so much to forward reggae music. I will also premiere fresh riddims like Big Yards I 9, VP's DUB-A-DUB, and Heights Musics SUNRISE (a brandnew TNT production). Once again I will introduce some upcoming artists as Chinese Jamaican diva XINYU, and the singer CRISOPOLIS. Below yuh will find the link to Part 1A of the March 2008 edition of Brotherhood Runnins Radio from this Saturday March 1st. 65 mb-69 minutes perfect for 1 cd. http://www.yousendit.com/transfer.php?action=download&ufid=408B8DF24770E336 Check the tracklist of this part of the show below: BROTHERHOOD RUNNINS RADIO MARCH 2008 PART 1A: 35.TOK-UNBELIEVEABLE-JOHN JOHN 36.MICHAEL ROSE-SHOOT OUT-JOHN JOHN 37.MICHAEL ROSE&DAMIAN MARLEY-SHOOT OUT REMIX-WHITE LABEL 38.ELEPHANT MAN&DEMARCO-ONE WORLD-VP (SKIPPED) 39.MR.VEGAS-TEK WEY YUHSELF-KIRKLEDOVE 40.KIRKLEDOVE-RIGHT PATH-KIRKLEDOVE 41.VARIOUS-SOCA 2008 RICH MIX FLY MIX-VP 42.ESCO-ALL DAY REMIX-WHITE LABEL 43.KATCHAFIRE-THIS WORLD-KATCHAFIRE 44.KATCHAFIRE-MEANT TO BE-KATCHAFIRE 45.KATCHAFIRE-LOVE LETTER-KATCHAFIRE 46.MICHAEL ROSE-MR.COLLIE-RADIO DIREX 47.RICHIE SPICE-BABYLON YOU GOING DOWN-BLACK CHINEY/VP 48.NINA SKY & NOTCH-LOVIN YOU-BLACK CHINEY 49.COLLIE BUDS-TOMORROW IS ANOTHER DAY-BLACK CHINEY 50.LINDO P-THE SYSTEM-BLACK CHINEY 51.TOK-I FEEL SO HIGH-BLACK CHINEY 52.WAYNE WONDER-L.O.V.E.-BLACK CHINEY 53.BLACK CHINEY-DR.BIRD RIDDIM-BLACK CHINEY 54.COLLIE BUDZ-BLIND TO YUH HATERS-IMEEM 55.IMEEM CREW-HATERS VERSION-IMEEM 56.SEAN PAUL & DAVILLE-ALWAYS ON MY MIND-VP 57.VP CREW-ALWAYS VERSION-VP 58.RICHIE SPICE-BROWN SKIN GIRL REMIX-WHITE LABEL 59.GENERAL SMILEY-ANCIENT CHARACTER-UPFUL ONE Bless & Enjoy; Don Martin [5] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From: Doug Carnie [Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide #] Subject: NWWRF April 1 Date: Tuesday, April 01, 2008 5:23 PM From Doug Carnie Hi All Northwest World Reggae Festival 2008 is pleased to announce the first additions to this years lineup. Mark your calendars for August 8, 9, & 10. This annual event will be returning for the second time to Bob Russell¹s Ranch in the cascade foothills just outside of Eugene Oregon. Our show this year will feature African music Friday, Roots Reggae Saturday and Reggae artists from around the world on Sunday. From Jamaica: We welcome The Mighty Diamonds, Sister Carol, and Itawe. From Zimbabwe: We welcome Thomas Mapfumo and the Blacks Unlimited with Luveness Wesa and White Bantuz From California: Jah Sun Also from Portland, The Don Dignitaries with Zelly Rock and RK-1 and The Escort Service Showcase! Constant works are underway for the making of the best show so far! Stay posted for many more announcements to follow soon! Check it! www.mightydiamonds.com www.sistercarol.com www.myspace.com/itawe www.myspace.com/thomasmapfumoandtheblacksunlimited www.lovenesswesa.org jahsunmusic.com www.myspace.com/zellyrock www.myspace.com/scottiequotonedropquot For NWWRF 2008 Tickets: Early Bird Special on line now (limited time only!) $80.00 for three days including camping There will be a promotional table at most of these show with tickets available. In addition, Look for NWWRF on Alberta Street (close to Thai Noon) during Last Thursdays. Please visit us on the web: www.nwworldreggae.com Shows in PDX Tonight Tuesday April 1st Lola's Room 1332 West Burnside Portland, Oregon 503-225-0047 21 and over NON SMOKING $20.00 Advance $22.00 at door Doors at 8:00 PM Show at 9:00 PM Crystal Ballroom Presents NWWRF 2007 Headliners Luciano w/ Mikey General and Jahmessenjah Band and Copacrescent From KBOO - Shocks of Sheba www.lucianoreggae.com www.myspace.com/mikeygeneral www.copacrescent.com www.kboo.fm/ShocksofSheba www.mcmenamins.com/index.php?loc=2 Wednesday April 2nd Mt Tabor Legacy 4811 SE Hawthorne Portland Oregon 21 and over Doors at 9 PM Show at 10:00 PM Nuborn w/Dublife Soundsystem www.nuborntribe.com www.myspace.com/dublifesoundsystem Friday April 18th Berbati's Pan 10 SW 3rd Portland, Oregon 21 and over $18.00 advanced $22.00 day of show Doors at 8 PM Ulotrichi Productions Presents Don Carlos w/ Adrian Xavier and DJ Short Change www.doncarlosreggae.com www.adrianxavier.com www.myspace.com/djshortchange www.berbati.com www.ulotrichi.com Thursday April 24th Wonder Ballroom 128 NE Russell Street Portland, Oregon 503-284-8686 All ages $20 Doors at 8 PM Show at 9 PM Ulotrichi Productions Presents Dezarie w/ Nuborn Come and enjoy a great performer at Portland best sounding room. Buy tickets early as this one will sell out! www.dezarie.com www.nuborntribe.com www.wonderballroom.com www.ulotrichi.com Shows out of PDX Tonight Tuesday April 1st WOW HALL Eugene Oregon ALL AGES $15 adv $20 day of show Conscious Productions Present Itals w/ Irie Impressions Jah Roots www.myspace.com/theitals www.wowhall.org Thrusday April 3 WOW HALL Eugene Oregon ALL AGES $20 adv $25 day of Show Conscious Productions Present NWWRF 2007 Headliners Luciano w/ Mikey General and Jahmessenjah Band www.lucianoreggae.com www.myspace.com/mikeygeneral www.wowhall.org $30.00 for Both Shows Friday April 5th WOW HALL Eugene Oregon ALL AGES Flowstone Magazine's Benefit for Oregon Literacy With classrooms at full capacity in most schools & prisons overcrowded, one regional newspaper has decided to bring this message to the everyday people who may not even be aware of the problem or the ways they can help. Flowstone is a free monthly publication based out of Eugene, with distribution throughout Southern Oregon. Following a three-month campaign to raise awareness of this issue, on April 5th Flowstone is hosting a benefit concert for Oregon Literacy, Inc. at WOW Hall. Featuring two of Portland¹s premier reggae bands, Nuborn will be opening for Uprite Dub Orchestra. Formed in 1965, Oregon Literacy, Inc. is dedicated to helping people become more independent, self-confident and ultimately safe, through literacy. The cornerstone of many of Oregon Literacy's services remains the statewide Literacy Line. The toll-free hotline [800-322-8715] connects over a thousand adults with literacy programs every year. Since its founding by a coalition of literacy groups in the 1980's, it has helped over 20,000 people connect with literacy programs in their own communities. Answering calls for help every day, OLI ensures access to programs through partnerships with organizations as widespread as the Oregonian, OPB, employment offices, libraries, and other non-profits across the state. You can learn more by visiting- www.oregonliteracy.org. www.wowhall.org For more shows see www.pdxreggae.com [6] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From: Reggae Festivsl Guide [Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide #] Subject: REGGAE FESTIVAL GUIDE MAGAZINE HAS LOTS TO OFFER! Date: Saturday, March 29, 2008 7:55 PM From Reggae Festivsl Guide RIDE THE RFG EXPRESS TO SUCCESS! ALL ABOARD! Call today to reserve your advertisement space in the 2008 annual magazine. THE REGGAE FESTIVAL GUIDE Over 100 pages jam-packed with features and editorial that are both entertaining and educational by Reggae's top aficionados. Expect to read about Reggae musicians, Rasta reasonings, books/dvd reviews, history, lifestyle and of course, festivals. 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MAGAZINE + WEBSITE + E-GUIDE = SAVINGS! ...plus year-round exposure for your project, label, festival, tour, service, band, club, shop, clothing and accessory line, new release, website, radio show, etc. Purchase a "COMBO" advertising package and save 10% CALL FOR DETAILS 1-775-337-8344 Reggae Festival E-Guide P.O. 50635 Reno NV 89513 [7] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From: Lance-O [Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide #] Subject: 'Reggae Vibes' Newsletter #620 Date: Monday, March 31, 2008 4:29 PM From Lance-O Greetings 'REGGAE VIBES' Massive & Krew First the audio link: http://www.kulchashok.com/old/mp3/reggaevibes620.mp3 This week's edition is brought to you by Kulcha Shok Muzik producers of this program as well as the new tv show 'Island Hoppers,' available on Dish Network & Direct TV. Kulcha Shok also has new t-shirts as well as a new song from Tarrus Riley. For that & more kulchashok.com Now this weeks top 10 according to 'REGGAE VIBES' & it's contributing stations 10. NO EVIL LUCIANO CANNONBALL 09. DUPPY KNOW WHO FI FRIGHTEN DEMARCO 08. LIFE PRECIOUS GIFT TARRUS RILEY JOE FRAISER 07. FALLEN SOLDIERS DEMARCO KOCH 06. PRAISE GOD LITTLE HERO INSPIRE 05. ON THE ROCK MOVADO feat. JAY Z VP 04. RAID ROOTZ DANCE MORGAN HERITAGE VP 03. WARRIOR LOVE ETANA FREEMINDED 02. PON DI EDGE BUSY SIGNAL STAR KUTT 01. CLICK MI FINGER ERUPT TRUCK BACK The legends of rocksteady will come to life in the new feature film Get Rock to Rocksteady: the Roots of Reggae, as it explores this turbulent era as it was experienced by the singers and musicians of the rocksteady genre.The singers and musicians who created these soulful and melodic treasures will reunite in Jamaica this month, some for the first time in 40 years. They will tell their story to the filmmakers, record an album of their old hits and also perform together at a special reunion concert on April 19. According to Robert Boulos, line producer of Get Rock to Rocksteady: the Roots of Reggae, the project is two years in the making. The musicians who are flying in for the film, record and concert are singer, Dawn Penn, arranger and band leader Lynn Taitt, and singer, Hopeton Lewis. They will be joined on stage and in the recording studio at Tuff Gong by the legendary performers who still live in Jamaica, including Ken Boothe, Judy Mowatt, Strangejah Cole, Derrick Morgan, Leroy Sibbles, Marcia Griffiths, Scully Simms, The Tamlins and U-Roy. Also in the film are musicians Gladdy Anderson, Hux Brown, Sly Dunbar, Lloyd Parkes, Jackie Jackson, Headley Bennett, Glen DaCosta, Vin Gordon, David Madden and Bongo Herman. The great thing is most of these legends are still around so now is the time. It's the missing link, and the world should know about it. Lastly, he said that it would not be a straight-to-DVD film, but a blockbuster. Lefside aka Dr. Evil was a dj for Sean Paul, so now Lefside has teamed with Sean to record the female anthem Back it Up. Theres also a video to accompany the song. Lefside who signed with Sequence Records a few years ago, is under the management of Jeremy Harding of 2 Hard Records. Harding also manages Sean Paul. Lefside has pending album with Sequence but has alot of production projects in the works too April 20 will be the Reggae Symphony featuring two icons of Reggae, John Holt and Freddie McGregor backed by Lloyd Parkes and We The People Band along with the 17-piece New York Symphony Orchestra. This special presentation of Classical Reggae is happening in Florida In our new releases this week Each week we ask a trivia question first last week we asked, 'Lonesome Feelings' was an early hit for the Wailers. Who was featured on this record? People like Bobby Ellis on trumpet, Joe Higgs, Beverly Kelso & Beverly Green This week we ask, 'Do You Love Me' by the Contours inspired which Wailers song? In case you don't know. we will have all that & more on next weeks edition... It can also be heard on Street Muzik Radio on fireExplosionradio.com w/ Supa Reem & King Black Int'l WMPR Jackson Ms 90.1 w/ Mr C-lecta WRSU New Brunswick NJ 88.7 & WVPH Piscataway NJ 90.3 both w/ Original Red Rose Selector's Choice RAS GHANDI & PRESTIGE 'DIRTY HEART' LANCE-O 305.534.6110 KULCHA SHOK MUZIK, Inc. www.kulchashok.com myspace.com/kulchashok myspace.com/islandhopperstv [8] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From: Justine Ketola [Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide #745] Subject: SIERRA NEVADA WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL CELEBRATES 15 YEARS! INITIAL LINEUP ANNOUNCED Date: Tuesday, April 01, 2008 8:29 AM From Justine Ketola This year marks the 15th anniversary of the Sierra Nevada World Music Festival. Created as an annual world peace and summer solstice celebration, the event takes place on two stages in the Anderson Valley, 30 minutes west of Ukiah in Boonville, California at the Mendocino County Fairgrounds on June 20, 21, and 22, 2008. Festival producer, Epiphany Artists has announced the preliminary lineup of artists with many more to be added in the weeks to come. Artist sound samples, artist bios, lineup updates and other information can be found at www.snwmf.com . The current artist lineup is as follows: Buju Banton, Michael Franti & Spearhead, The Mighty Diamonds, The Wailing Souls, Midnite, Sister Carol, U Roy, Tosh Meets Marley, Cornel Campbell, Prezident Brown, Yami Bolo, Stranger Cole, Roy Shirley, Pat Kelly, Alika, Quinto Sol, Rootz Underground, Taj Weekes & Adowa In The Dancehall: David Rodigan, Stone Love & Guests In the Kidz Zone: Asheba Special Guests: Namkah Rinpoche, Pomo Native American Elders Tickets and camping passes are on sale now through mail order by going to: www.snwmf.com/tickets.html and available through Ticketmaster outlets and at independent ticket outlets in the coming weeks. The Sierra Nevada World Music Festival promotes "conscious" music with a message of peace, unity and brother/sisterhood, which transcends the divisions of race and culture. Over the past fifteen years we have endeavored to build a community where Conscious music, Roots music, and World music are embraced. Where bringing diverse people from many lands together in celebration yields more than just the sum of each individual present, but something much grander. We believe that music has the power to move mountains and change paradigms, and the phenomenal artists who have graced SNWMF stages over the years have imparted an overwhelmingly positive force. Other important Sierra Nevada World Music Festival 2008 details: -Children 12 and under are free when accompanied by a paid adult. -We welcome the input of nonprofit organizations, and over two dozen groups representing a range of environmental and social issues will be tabling at SNWMF 2008. -The 2008 Festival Village will be offering foods, crafts and art from all over the world! Festival Gate Hours: Festival Gates open 5pm Friday, music from 6-midnight. Late show until 2:30am. Gates open 10am Saturday, music from 11am-midnight. Late show until 2:30 am. Gates open 10 am Sunday, music from 11 am-10 pm. Camping Gate Hours: Camping opens 9 am Friday, June 20th. Friday: Camping Gates open 9am-12PM Saturday: Camping Gates open 9am-8pm The Sierra Nevada World Music Festival is dedicated to nurturing a world family peacefully united in celebration of the universal spirit of music. Come celebrate with us! For more information please write to: info@snwmf.com or call the Sierra Nevada World Music Festival Hotline at (916)777-5550. Zion Bound Media, R.A.W. #745 *********************************************************************** 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.). 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