(¯`·._(¯`·......Wha Gwaan in R.A.W......·´¯)_.·´¯) Thursday, May 08, 2008 _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ *INDEX [1] Reggae Sumfest Release: REGGAE SUMFEST 2008 - READY AND SET TO GO [2] -*- Reggae Vibes News Bulletin (April 30, 2008) -*- [3] Aphrodesia Press Release [4] CATCH THE REGGAE SPRING FEVER - NEW CD RELEASES !!!! [5] CRUCIAL LYRICS of JESSE DAWN'S NEWEST SONG: CORPORATE RULES HIP-HOP FOOLS [6] Cynthia McKinney at 2 events in Mendocino County this Saturday! [7] Groundation 2008 USA tour info to date for submission in GWAN in R.A.W. [8] KingWawa from Haiti released his last cd "Respect Movement" [9] Live Reggae with Sista Kat, Biblical & We A Dem Band + Ikahba & ThePostmOn seleksions [10] Ras Shaggai Show [11] SOJA, Rebelution & more! [12] HEADLINE: Free Dubmatix "Dread & Gold - Dub from the Smoke Factory" DUB release _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ [1] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From: Bonilla Silva [Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide #1222] Subject: Reggae Sumfest Release: REGGAE SUMFEST 2008 - READY AND SET TO GO Date: Tuesday, May 06, 2008 4:54 PM From Alexander Bonilla Silva REGGAE SUMFEST 2008 - READY AND SET TO GO Kingston , Jamaica - May 5, 2008."Reggae Sumfest 2008 is definitely on for July 13-19, and will once again set standards as the Greatest Reggae Show on Earth", announced Johnny Gourzong, executive director of the festival. 2008 will mark the 16th presentation of the festival and, by all accounts, it's shaping up to be another first-class event. As usual, the festival will kick off with the beach party at Tropical Beach on Sunday, July 13, featuring top sound systems. On Thursday, July 17 top dancehall performers will energise the full capacity crowd, while Friday and Saturday will continue the tradition of offering the finest reggae singers and bands, alongside top international stars. Dicigel, Ocean Spray and Air Jamaica, the JTB and VP Records have once again signed on as major sponsors of the event while for the first time, Supreme Ventures has signed on as a Silver sponsor, Red Bull has come on board as a Gold sponsor and Jamrock Magazine as a Platinum sponsor. Negotiations are underway with several other companies who have expressed interest in supporting the event. Media support is once again very strong with CVM on board as the official TV station, Irie FM as the official radio, and the Jamaica Observer as Official newspaper. In addition FAME, HYPE TV, RE TV, TVJ, Linkz FM, ZIP FM, Vybz FM, Megajamz, Buzz Magazine, Jamaican Lifestyle and Whaddat.com, have added their support to the event. After a seven-year stint as title sponsor, Red Stripe has taken the decision not to renew their title sponsorship for 2008. Organiser's, Summerfest Productions report that while Red Stripe's contribution was significant and they will miss working with the company on Sumfest it will in no way deter the festival. They believe in the importance of Reggae Sumfest as a national event that contributes in a large way to the overall economy and are determined to make Reggae Sumfest 2008 a big success with the help of their current sponsors. The line up for Reggae Sumfest this year promises to be excellent. While not all contracts have yet been signed, a peek at the wish list for the festival revealed that the local line up promises to be as strong as ever. A long list of artistes are being targeted which include Beres Hammond, Beenie Man, Buju Banton, Sizzla, Bounty Killer, Elephant Man, Mavado, Busy Signal, Jah Cure, Richie Spice, Macka Diamond ,Brick & Lace, Tami Chynn, , Erup, Queen I-Frica, Etana, Tarrus Riley, Anthony B, Voice Mail., Vybz Cartel,. Demarco, Courtney John. Harry Toddler. No clues were revealed for the International acts, however it was hinted that negotiations were ongoing with some very 'big names'. So, while there have been some rumblings in the music concert arena, Reggae Sumfest is still a must go event on the calendar for 2008, and promises to once again surpass the standards set in previous years. CONTACT : MARCIA MCDONNOUGH TOUCHSTONE PRODUCTIONS 876-702-0786 Email: marciamc@touchstoneproductions.net ... Best Regards and RASpect !!!! Respectfully, Alexander Bonilla Silva R.A.W. # 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 [2] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From: Reggae Vibes Prods NL [Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide #] Subject: -*- Reggae Vibes News Bulletin (April 30, 2008) -*- Date: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 5:07 PM From Reggae Vibes Prods NL -*- http://www.reggae-vibes.com -*- -*- Reggae Vibes News Bulletin (April 30, 2008) -*- **** THIS WEEK'S UPDATES AT http://www.reggae-vibes.com **** "Your Top 5" of April 2008 is submitted by PMACDIDDY from Destin FL, and features tunes from Warrior King, Peter Tosh, Yellowman, VC, and Damian Jr. Gong Marley & Bounty Killer. TOP 50 of album recommendations for May 2008, compiled by Teacher & Mr. T., with Richie Spice's "Gideon Boot" at the 1 spot and Pezident Brown's "Showcase Vol. 4 ~ Health & Strength" as our new "Album of the Month"! Twenty brand new sound files in our Top 50! Listen to tracks from Richie Spice, Cocoa Tea, Delly Ranx, Demarco, Morgan Heritage, Norris Man, Barrington Levy, Bushman, Elephant Man, Bling Dawg, Lukie D, Anthony B, George Nooks and 8 more tunes in MP3 format. Check our SOUND & VISION section featuring "Mi Selector" with : Riddimwise with the "Blue Tooth", "High Grade", "PeppaGrain" and "Sweetie Come Brush Me" riddims. Showcase Vibez featuring a Leroy Smart selection, Studio One showcase with Black & George, Brentford All Stars, Jah Hugh, Larry Marshall, Owen Gray, and a UK Reggae selection with Archie Wonder, Don Campbell, Nereus Joseph, Sylvia Tella and Prince Malachi. Crucial Vintage : Buju Banton, Nardo Ranks, Lexxus, Capleton, T.O.K., Sean Paul, Degree, Galaxy P, Jigsy King, Louie Culture, Ninjaman, Sanchez, Ward 21, Mega Banton, and Wickerman. Inna Di Mix : "Master Link Presents Culture Vol. 1", "Chinese Assassin Presents There Is No One That Can Match Me", "Bost & Bim Present Yankees A Yard Vol. 1", and "Firehouse Sound Presents Roots & Culture Mix 06". Listen to the Snippet-Mix of our new album of the month, Prezident Brown's "Showcase Vol. 4 ~ Health & Strength". Richie Spice's brand new album "Gideon Boot" is a mandatory purchase for every roots aficionado. On "From R&B To Reggae Volume 2" Mafia & Fluxy reggaefy pop and R&B tunes to fine effect. The original Wailers' horn section is reformed on Vin Gordon's fourth album "Gordon In The Garden Vol. 1". Necessary Intergalactic Cooperation's "NIC" is a stormer of an album if you like weird, imaginative and unusual sounds. If you like 'Big People Music' you should check out "Vintage Vocals Volume 2". The three 45s for the "Heavy Weight"-riddim surely will put Respecta, Paapi D. & Filip G on the map as producers. "Reggae Uncensored" is a DVD, giving you an amusing inside look into the world of dancehall. "The Rise And Fall Of The DJ Cult"... Interview with Dennis Alcapone... By Carl Gayle. Playlist for Reggae Vibes Radio Show ~ Thursday, May 1, 2008. **** 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. Which records were featured in the reggae chart exactly 30 years ago? You'll find the answer in our monthly "Revive Top 10". THIS AND MUCH MORE AT : http://www.reggae-vibes.com (c) 2008 Reggae Vibes Productions [3] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From: Sister Yasmin [Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide ] Subject: Aphrodesia Press Release Date: Thursday, May 01, 2008 2:27 AM From Sister Yasmin Press Release/PSA- For immediate release April 30, 2008 Contact: DJ Sister Yasmin, (707)884-4703 sisteryasmin@hotmail.com Aphrodesia, Worldbeat Funksters and Afrobeat Masters play Caspar Inn on Saturday, May 24, 2008, Memorial Day Weekend APHRODESIA, San Francisco-based 11 piece Afrobeat ensemble who made history in 2006 by becoming the first American band to play the lengendary New Afrika Shrine in Lagos, Nigeria, will perform at the historic Caspar Inn on Saturday, May 24 of Memorial Day Weekend. Aphrodesia is celebrating the January release of their latest cd "Lagos By Bus", which has been collecting rave reviews nationwide. Aphrodesia's hard-hitting horns, funky grooves and exciting, danceable Afrobeat will make this CD Release Party a memorable and exciting event. DJ Sister Yasmin and her Crucial Dance Riddims will add to the ambience with dance music from around the block and around the world. The party starts at 9pm and cover charge at the door is $15.00. This is a 21 and over event. The Caspar Inn features a full bar, excellent soundsystem, fine dancefloor and good food is available. Come early for dinner and catch the opening set at 9pm! Information at: (707)964-5565, www.casparinn.com ; 884-4703, sisteryasmin@hotmail.com www.aphrodesia.org More information about Aphrodesia: Aphrodesia's new CD, ³Lagos By Bus² (Cyberset), was just released in January and has been collecting rave reviews nationwide. Billboard Magazine raved that ³this is one Bay Area band that could make a living in Dakar or Accra,² and Jambase called it ³one of the most exciting cross-continental hybrids to drop in ages.² The group was recently featured on National Public Radio's ³The California Report² and also performed live on NPR's ³West Coast Live.² Aphrodesia¹s tour of West Africa in February of 2006- in which the group spent several weeks in Ghana and also played shows in Togo and Benin in addition to the trip to Lagos (where the group played two nights with Femi Kuti, legendary Fela Kuti's son)- yielded more than just memories. The group¹s third studio album, ³Lagos By Bus² (Cyberset Music) packed with songs written during the group's tour of Africa, was released in January and has garnered the band extensive airplay and press. Aprodesia first gained widespread acclaim during the ³Just Vote Tour² in 2004, which saw the group drive cross country in a vegetable oil-powered bus while registering voters in swing states before landing in New York City for the Republican National Convention, where the group played sold-out benefits for demonstrators¹ bail money. The trip landed them on the cover of USA Today, and since then the group has been no stranger to America- their second album, ³Front Lines² was featured on National Public Radio and received national critical acclaim and in 2006 and 2007 the group delivered showstopping performances at festivals ranging from Aspen JazzFest to the High Sierra Music Festival to the Harmony Festival and many more. Meanwhile, the group somehow found time to open for groups as diverse as Steel Pulse, Maceo Parker, the String Cheese Incident and many others. ³Lagos By Bus², the group¹s third studio effort (a live album, ³Aphrodesia Live- Rough and Funny² was released in November of 2006), looks poised to catapult the group even further. The album bristles with hard-hitting afrobeat, the luscious vocals of lead singers Lara Maykovich and Maya Dorn, and silky forays into mbira-fueled Zimbabwean trance music, all fed by the same voracious appetite for the many strands of African and world music that has marked Aphrodesia¹s career so far. The group¹s already-legendary live show looks to win them new friends as well. More information, press photos, etc: www.aphrodesia.org For interview requests and more info, contact Ezra Gale, (415) 205-3914 or contact@aphrodesia.org > > > [4] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From: REGGAECD.COM [Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide #] Subject: CATCH THE REGGAE SPRING FEVER - NEW CD RELEASES !!!! Date: Monday, May 05, 2008 3:58 AM FROM REGGAECD.COM Greetings Reggae Fans, "Reggae Spring Fever" is here with some scorching hot new releases - from stalwarts like Richie Spice, Natural Black, Sizzla, Morgan Heritage, Barrington Levy, Elephant Man, Dub Syndicate, General Echo, Anthony Cruz, etc. Check out the massive new star Jamelody. New compilations like Soca Gold 2008, Ragga Ragga Ragga 2008, Reggae Lasting Love Songs Vol. 6, Joe Gibbs Scorchers, High Grade Ganja Anthems, etc. Click the link below to view and order all new releases, please noterelease dates for upcoming releases, place your orders early: http://www.reggaecd.com/store/mresults.php?Class_1=CDs&New_Releases=New+Rele ases&limit=50 Also, make use of our sale on Bob Marley T-shirts at ReggaeKing.com: http://www.reggaeking.com/store/mresults.php?Specials=YES ...and our CD/DVD sale at ReggaeCD.com http://reggaecd.com/store/mresults.php?Class_1=CDs&Specials=YES ...and our on trendy reggae clothing sale at ReggaeRags.com http://reggaerags.com/store/mresults.php?Specials=YES Make this a HOT Reggae summer... One Love... 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MEMBER 1656; PLEASE POST CRUCIAL LYRICS of JESSE DAWN'S NEWEST SONG: CORPORATE RULES HIP-HOP FOOLS TELLING IT LIKE IT IS: CORPORATE RULES HIPHOP FOOLS ON THE TELL-LIE-VISION HIP-HOP RULES, A CORPORATE SCAM PRODUCING FOOLS, WITH BLING-BLING the THING FOR WHOEVER CAN SLING BORING EGO TRIPS WITH A CATCHY RING, SUPERFICIAL RANTS WITH NO MESSAGE TO BRING, PLAYERS OF INSTRUMENTS ALL BUT PHASED OUT, DRUM MACHINES POUNDING TO GARBLED SHOUTS, NO PROPHETS among them like TOSH OR BOB MARLEY, INSTEAD WE get GANGSTERS of BALDHEAD BRUTALITY, PUSHING Corporate ethics of RAMPANT MATERIALITY, PUSHING THE DOWN-PRESSION OF GAUDY TRIVIALITY, BUT THE REGGAE CULTURE IS AN UPLIFTING VIBE, RISING ABOVE SHALLOW HIP-HOP JIVE, HELPING US STRIVE TO ESCAPE THE BEE-HIVE, SO SPIRITUAL DIVINITY CAN STILL SURVIVE SELAH RASTAFARI LIVES Pleaae send reactions to JESSE DAWN jesseisforreal@yahoo.com www.hawaiireggae.com [6] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From: Sisiter Yasmin [Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide #] Subject: Cynthia McKinney at 2 events in Mendocino County this Saturday! Date: Monday, May 05, 2008 4:53 PM From Sisiter Yasmin PLEASE FORWARD WIDELY! THANK YOU. Press Release/PSA for immediate release May 5, 2008 Contact: DJ Sister Yasmin, (707)884-4703; sisteryasmin@hotmail.com Green Party candidates CYNTHIA McKINNEY & CAROL WOMAN, M.D. will appear at a Meet and Greet at Fort Bragg Town Hall Saturday, MAY 10 at 12 noon, and in UKIAH at the Saturday Afternoon Club at 7pm Cynthia McKinney, former six-term Member of Congress from Georgia and Green Party candidate for President, and Carol Wolman, psychiatrist and long-time anti-war activist and Green Party candidate for the First Congressional District will speak in Ft. Bragg. This "Meet And Greet" takes place at the Ft. Bragg Town Hall, 363 No. Main Street, corner of Main and Laurel Streets from 12pm-2pm this Saturday, May 10. Everyone is invited to hear these dynamic, powerful progressives speak about their platforms and visions for social change, economic equality, justice, world peace and other issues. Please bring your questions and concerns. Donations are welcome and refreshments will be served. Chris Skyhawk, local Singer/Songwriter will sing classic tunes from the anti-war movement. This event is wheelchair accessible. Information at (707)937-4295, 884-4703. Cynthia McKinney, Carol Wolman M.D. and Dan Hamburg will also appear Saturday night, May 10 at 7pm at the Saturday Afternoon Club, 107 South Oak Street, Ukiah, CA. Information: Steve Scalmanini, 391-5853. www.cagreens.org www.runcynthiarun.org www.carolwolmanforcongress.com [7] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From: Groundation [Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide #] Subject: Groundation 2008 USA tour info to date for submission in GWAN in R.A.W. Date: Monday, May 05, 2008 3:56 AM For Groundation THURSDAY MAY 29 PIPELINE CAFE 805 POHUKAINA STREET HONOLULU OAHU HI DOORS - 9:00P SHOWTIME - 9:30PM TICKET $20/25 OPENING ACT - Inna Vision AGE LIMIT - 18+ FRIDAY MAY 30 CASANOVA'S 1188 MAKAWAO AVE. MAKAWAO MAUI HI DOORS 10:00PM SHOWTIME 10:15PM TICKET $25 OPENING ACT AGE LIMIT 21+ SATURDAY MAY 31 LAHAINA CIVIC CENTER 1840 HONOAPIILANI HWY LAHAINA MANI HI DOORS 4:00PM SHOWTIME 5:00PM-10:00PM TICKET $25/35 OPENING ACT - the Alliez, Versatile, & ooklah the Moc AGE LIMIT - ALL AGES SUNDAY JUNE 1 KILOHANA PLANTATION 3-2087 KAUMUALII HWY LIHUE KAUAI HI DOORS 5:00PM SHOWTIME - 6:00PM TICKET $25/30 OPENING ACT - Humble Soul AGE LIMIT 18+ THURSDAY JUNE 5 MUSIC IN THE PARK - ST. JAMES PARK DOWNTOWN SAN JOSE CA DOORS 4:30PM SHOWTIME 5:15PM/ 7:15PM TICKET $ FREE OPENING ACT - TBA AGE LIMIT - ALL AGES FRIDAY JUNE 6 CANYON CLUB 28912 ROADSIDE DRIVE AGOURA HILLS DOORS SHOWTIME TICKET $18.50 OPENING ACT AGE LIMIT - ALL AGES SATURDAY JUNE 7 TIA JUANA TILLY'S AVENIDA REVOLUTION @ 7TH STREET TIJUANA MX DOORS SHOWTIME TICKET $18/20 OPENING ACT AGE LIMIT WEDNESDAY JUNE 11 FLAMINGO CANTINA 515 E 6TH STREET AUSTIN TX DOORS 9:00PM SHOWTIME 10:00PM TICKET $12/15 OPENING ACT AGE LIMIT 18+ SATURDAY JUNE 14 THE BETA BAR 809 RAILROAD AVE TALLAHASSEE FL DOORS - 8:30PM SHOWTIME - 9:00PM TICKET $ OPENING ACT AGE LIMIT ALL AGES SUNDAY JUNE 15 POUR HOUSE 1977 MAYBANK HWY CHARLESTON SC DOORS - 9:00PM SHOWTIME - 10:00PM TICKET $12/15 OPENING ACT AGE LIMIT 18+ TUESDAY JUNE 17 THE JEWISH MOTHER 3108 PACIFIC AVE VIRGINIA BEACH VA DOORS 8:30PM SHOWTIME 9:00PM TICKET $17/20 OPENING ACT - Session Rockers AGE LIMIT - ALL AGES THURSDAY JUNE 19 THE CRASH MANSION 199 BOWERY @ SPRING STREET NEW YORK NY DOORS 9:00PM SHOWTIME 10:00PM TICKET $16/20 OPENING ACT AGE LIMIT - 21+ FRIDAY JUNE 20 THE HIGHER GROUND 1214 WILLISTON ROAD S BURLINGTON VT DOORS 9:00PM SHOWTIME 9:30PM TICKET $15/18 OPENING ACT - Maddub AGE LIMIT - ALL AGES SATURDAY JUNE 21 PEARL STREET 10 PEARL STREET NORTHAMPTON MA DOORS 8:30PM SHOWTIME 9:00PM TICKET $14/17 OPENING ACT AGE LIMIT - ALL AGES SUNDAY JUNE 22 TOAD'S PLACE 300 YORK STREET NEW HAVEN CT DOORS 8:00PM SHOWTIME 9:00PM TICKET $15 OPENING ACT AGE LIMIT - ALL AGES MONDAY JUNE 23 OUTERLAND 17 AIRPORT ROAD EDGARTOWN MA 2 SHOWS EARLY SHOW ALL AGES DOORS 6:00 PM SHOWTIME 7:00PM TICKET $20 NO OPENING ACT - 2 SETS LATE SHOW DOORS 9:30PM SHOWTIME 10:00PM TICKETS $20 NO OPENING ACT - 2 SETS AGE LIMIT 21+ WEDNESDAY JUNE 25 OUTBACK LODGE 917-C PRESTON AVE CHARLOTTESVILLE VA DOORS SHOWTIME TICKET $ OPENING ACT AGE LIMIT FRIDAY JUNE 27 NIGHTFALL SERIES @ MILLER PLAZA MLK BLVD & MARKET STREET CHATTANOOGA TN DOORS SHOWTIME TICKET $ FREE OPENING ACT AGE LIMIT SATURDAY JUNE 28 VINYL @ CENTER STAGE 1374 W PEACHTREE STREET NW ATLANTA GA DOORS 8:00PM SHOWTIME 9:00PM TICKET $14 OPENING ACT AGE LIMIT - ALL AGES SUNDAY JUNE 29 THE GREY EAGLE 185 CLINGMAN ASHEVILLE NC DOORS 9:00PM SHOWTIME 11:00PM TICKET $12/15 OPENING ACT - Chalwa AGE LIMIT - ALL AGES TUESDAY JULY 1 THE SOAPBOX 255 N FRONT STREET WILMINGTON NC DOORS 9:00PM SHOWTIME 9:30PM TICKET $10/ 12-15? OPENING ACT AGE LIMIT THURSDAY JULY 3 THE STATE THEATRE 220 N WASHINGTON STREET FALLS CHURCH VA DOORS 7:00PM SHOWTIME 9:00PM TICKET $15 OPENING ACT AGE LIMIT 18+ FRIDAY JULY 4 THE OCEAN MIST 895 A MATUNUCK BEACH ROAD MATUNUCK RI DOORS SHOWTIME TICKET $ OPENING ACT AGE LIMIT 18+ SATURDAY JULY 5 HARPER'S FERRY 158 BRIGHTON ROAD ALLSTON MA DOORS 8:00PM SHOWTIME 11:00PM TICKET $12/15 OPENING ACT - TBA AGE LIMIT 18+ SUNDAY JULY 6 REGGAE CARIFEST @ ARTHUR ASHE STADIUM FLUSHING MEADOWS CORONA PARK NY DOORS 4:00PM SHOWTIME 5:00PM - 11:00PM TICKET $45/$60/$75/$125 ADDITIONAL ACTS - Midnite, Lee "Scratch" Perry, Eek A Mouse, Matisyahu, Joseph Israel, Causion, Meta & the Cornerstones, Uriel Hamilton, Kayla Bliss + More TBA AGE LIMIT - ALL AGES TUESDAY JULY 8 CASTAWAYS 413-415 TAUGHANNOCK BLVD ITHACA NY DOORS SHOWTIME TICKET $10.00 OPENING ACT AGE LIMIT Much Respect Jah Guide & Protect Bob Slayton www.onelovereggae.com www.groundation.com www.myspace.com/groundation www.youngtreerecords.com www.kmud.org www.krcb.org [8] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From: King Wawa [Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide #] Subject: KingWawa from Haiti released his last cd "Respect Movement" Date: Saturday, May 03, 2008 12:33 AM KingWawa from Haiti released his last cd "Respect Movement" a fusion of world music with the flavor of africa, Haiti and the caribbean. This cd had been distributed world wide by City Hall Record. You can hear www.kingwawa.com From: The Postmon [Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide #] Subject: Live Reggae with Sista Kat, Biblical & We A Dem Band + Ikahba & ThePostmOn seleksions Date: Friday, May 02, 2008 5:29 AM From the Postmon Friday, May 2nd Sista Kat & Biblical backed by We A Dem Band ThePostmOn seleksions + special guest: Ikahba (St.Croix) Club Underground 555 East 4th St., Reno, NV Doors 9pm, Show 10 $5, 21+ Big Show this Friday! Join together for the conscious sounds of Sista Kat (Inner Strength), Biblical (Inborn Precepts) backed by We A Dem band. These Higher Bound Productions recording artists will be sharing sounds from their new releases, blessing The Massive with conscious and creative Roots, Dancehall and Hip-Hop. Backing the singers: We A Dem, the band out of Northern California that¹s mashing up the scene with a solid sounds of niceness. ThePostmOn will open the show with more good vibes pumping from the 1¹s & 2¹s, plus very special guest from St.Croix: Ikahba (Troddin To Zion). Ikahba will be dropping some new sounds from his upcoming Nuh Easy Road, with ThePostmOn backing inna sound-system stylee. Check de sounds! www.myspace.com/sistakatoneness www.myspace.com/biblical www.myspace.com/weadem www.myspace.com/ikahbasmusic www.myspace.com/thepostmon [10] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From: Ras Shaggai Show [Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide #] Subject: Ras Shaggai Show Date: Thursday, May 01, 2008 2:28 AM From Ras Shaggai Ras Shaggai brings 21 years as a reggae artist to the streets of Wailuku to take part in that historic Maui, HI city's "First Friday Celebration" from 5-7:30pm on Friday May 2, 2008. With the band I Chalice, formed on Maui's Westside, they bring a diverse sound of high energy roots music formulated to put a groove in your step. The event is sponsored by Wailuku Community Association, and Maui and Hawaii Tourism Authorities. In addition to free music, the street party will feature restaurant and retail specials, arts walk exhibits, street vendors and more. [11] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From: [Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide #] Subject: SOJA, Rebelution & more! Date: Saturday, May 03, 2008 12:33 AM For SOJA Good Vibez Presents Uplifting the Concert Experience UPCOMING SHOWS (photo by Diev Hart) May 5th Come Celebrate CINCO de MAYO with SOJA REBELUTION plus RESINATION The Graduate - SLO, CA 18+ May 8th Join us for the Catalyst debut of SOJA REBELUTION Catalyst - Santa Cruz, CA 16+ May 15th Check out ITunes #1 Reggae Band for 08 REBELUTION Mystic Theater Petaluma, CA 16+ A company we LOVE that travels by bicycle!!! Clutch Couriers provides high quality digital print/copy poster distribution services by bike within Santa Cruz County! All is printed on 100% recycled, windmill powered Mohawk Paper Company paper. Anyone looking to print and promote anything should hire Clutch Couriers - their printing turn-around time is phenomenal the posters are clean sharp. They are super earth friendly, they get your posters up everywhere in no time plus their rates are reasonable! more info at www.clutchcouriers.com or call Rick at 831-466-0560 A company that's got good vibez... California Grown "We Are California Grown" has clothes that rock - cute and comfy girls long sleeve v-neck shirts plus tons of tanks in all sorts of colors. Great zip-up hoodies with lining those old school windbreaker type jackets I wore when I played soccer as a kid...you know the type, right? T-shirts hoodies for guys too plus sweet hats even sexy underwear for the ladies! All with really cool logo prints.... "We are California Grown", started in 2006 by owner Spence Hinckley, is based out of Santa Cruz, California,and is a sport apparel company with California pride. Their inspiration in their designs stems from our beautiful oceans, precious redwood trees, and supreme agriculture. Check em out at: www.wearecaliforniagrown.com Soul Majestic just released a new EP that totally ROCKS! check it... and they have a show coming up at 19th Broadway on May 3 more info at www.soulmajestic.com RADIO stations with good vibez..... KZSC UCSC's non-commercial, educational public radio station is having their spring pledge drive. We love them - they've got great music of all sorts around the clock at 88.1fm online streamin' live check out KZSC Shouts out to Irie J, DJ Tiffany Abraham for bringing us the reggae we love each week! We also LOVE KKUP South Bay, Santa Cruz, and Monterey Bay Areas' only eclectic, non-commercial radio since 1972. They are 100% listener sponsored have an amazing variety of shows - something for everyone! We couldn't promote our shows without the help of Bennie, Papa John, Rocky Bailey, DJ Dank Robert Rankin - BIG ups! check out KKUP Be a part of the Good Vibez Crew! Good Vibez is always looking for good, reponsible, respectful people for our postering street team our concert production crew. Want to join us? Call 831-479-0711 Want to advertise in our weekly newsletter? Rates are reasonable you'll reach about 10,000 music lovers on the West Coast Hawaii! Call 831-479-0711 or email amy@soyoucan.com Greetings from Good Vibez!! Good to see all you at the Dezarie show at the Vet's Hall! Thanks for coming out supporting! For those of you who wanted to buy a new Dezarie cd weren't able to, you can order on her website www.dezarie.com All you SLO folks (and beyond) - need something to do for CINCO DE MAYO? Come out to SOJA REBELUTION plus RESINATION MAY 5 at THE GRAD in SLO. Tickets are going quickly so make sure to order yours now! It's gonna be a PARTY you won't want to miss! Santa Cruz is in for a treat with SOJA REBELUTION on May 8 at the Catalyst - don't miss out - tickets are selling FAST so get yours in advance!! We can't wait to get back up to Petaluma for REBELUTION at the MYSTIC THEATER May 15. Love this band, love this venue - don't sleep on this one! To purchase tickets for all our shows, scroll down - the ticket links are below each poster. See you at the shows bring your good vibez! Forward this to a friend Upcoming Shows UPCOMING GOOD VIBEZ SHOWS LINKS TO BUY TICKETS.... Click here for Cinco de Mayo Tix! Click here for SOJA/Rebelution Catalyst Tix! Click here for Rebelution Mystic Tix! FEATURED EVENTS Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with SOJA, REBELUTION RESINATION Monday, May 5 The Graduate 990 Industrial Way San Luis Obispo, CA Doors 8:00pm 18 over Advance tickets at all Valltix locations, by calling 888-825-5484 or go to www.valltix.com more info at www.myspace.com/goodvibezent Debut at the Catalyst! SOJA REBELUTION Thursday, May 8 The Catalyst 1011 Pacific Ave Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Doors 8:00pm 16 + Advance tickets at The Catalyst Box Office and www.catalystclub.com more info at www.myspace.com/goodvibezent Over the years, the Washington, D.C. music scene has become best known for its hardcore (Minor Threat) and go-go (Trouble Funk) alumni, but as evidenced by the great Bad Brains, reggae has been represented as well. SOJA has risen to the forefront, picking up right where the Brains left off - creating their own blend of conscious roots music entwined with the traditional rhythms of reggae, it "comes across with passion and depth." (Washington Post '06) That said, SOJA is not that easy to define. Although they are rooted in reggae, they are not limited to it; their fan-base reflects this with a very diverse population. The music includes and embraces all walks of life - it has no prejudice - it is for everyone. The band grew up listening to reggae, hip-hop, and rock. In their sound, reggae became the predominate influence because it is dedicated to a real message and promotes revolution. The group, which includes a pair of lead singers who also pull double duty - Jacob Hemphill (guitar) and Bob Jefferson (bass) - as well as Patrick O'Shea on keyboard, percussionist Ken Brownell, and drummer Ryan Berty, originally came together in 1997. www.sojamusic.com Rebelution first united in Santa Barbara, California, built from a wide array of musical backgrounds. With Reggae as the focus, the group set out to create a fresh and vibrant sound, which they dub "California Reggae". The band released their highly anticipated full-length album in June of 2007 and just weeks after its release, "Courage to Grow" became one of the most downloaded Reggae albums on iTunes. By the end of the year, it had been awarded the iTunes Editors Choice: Best Reggae Album 2007. Rebelution's dynamic sound is led by diverse vocalist and guitarist Eric Rachmany. Together with the elevating melodies of Rory Carey keyboards and hard-hitting beats by bass player Marley D. Williams and drummer Wesley Finley, the band will make you move both physically and mentally. "If you love Bob Marley, Sublime, and Jack Johnson and you're a regular on the State Street scene, then chances are you're already crazy about Rebelution. Their combination of reggae, hip-hop, and rock have made them a favorite of music lovers all over town." -- The Santa Barbara Independent Within the last year, Rebelution has made a name for themselves with their iTunes success and performances with notable artists like Barrington Levy, Israel Vibration, Junior Reid, Don Carlos, Pepper, Eek-A-Mouse, Pato Banton, Tanya Stephens, Half Pint, SOJA, Yellowman, Talib Kweli, E-40, and The Pharcyde. Rebelution has already proven themselves in the musical arena and intends to further expand their success with a sound that confidently claims itself unique. www.myspace.com/rebelutionmusic bring your Good Vibez with you! [12] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From: [Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide #] Subject: HEADLINE: Free Dubmatix "Dread & Gold - Dub from the Smoke Factory" DUB release Date: Saturday, May 03, 2008 12:32 AM From Dubmatix Greetings, We'd like to submit the info below for the next WGIR newsletter. Let me know if we missed anything. Peace Dubmatix Crew HEADLINE: Free Dubmatix "Dread & Gold - Dub from the Smoke Factory" DUB release SUB-LINE: Over 2,200 Free Copies Already Distributed Worldwide since April 1 We're offering a free copy of our new digital (mp3) release "Dread & Gold - Dub from the Smoke Factory" until May 26th 2008. "Dread & Gold" - 10-tracks of unreleased pure dub/electro-dub & steppers vibes spanning 2003-2008. If you'd like a free copy - drop us an email at dubmatix@hotmail.com - just put "free copy" in the body or subject. Audio samples here www.dubmatix.com 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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