I am writing to ask for your intervention in the form of a letter of support, for Grammy-winning reggae artist Buju Banton (legal name Mark Anthony Myrie) who is presently incarcerated as a result of entrapment.

 

This sad episode began on July 25,2009.  Mr. Myrie, having just completed a successful tour of Europe was on a return flight from Spain to the U.S.A where he was next scheduled to perform. Mr. Myrie unknowingly was seated next to Alexander Johnson an informant for the Federal government who engaged Buju in conversation and subsequently pursued Mr. Myrie for six months. Mr Myrie finally agreed to meet him to view a boat in December.  Mr Myrie was not shown a boat but rather a “surprise flash” of cocaine in an undercover DEA warehouse on Dec 8, 2010.  Mr Myrie who was traveling with his driver Ian Thomas, returned home and did not take any further calls from Alexander Johnson.

 

Two days later, Ian Thomas and James Mack (the latter Mr. Myrie has never met nor communicated with) subsequently brought monies to Alexander Johnson to pay for drugs at  the same warehouse in Sarasota Florida on December 10, 2009. They were arrested engaging in a drug deal which Mr Myrie had no part in. Yet Mr. Myrie was arrested at his home in Fort Lauderdale on December 10, 2009.  Ian Thomas and James Mack  have both entered plea bargains while Mr. Myrie has consistently maintained his innocence.

 

During the trial it was revealed that the informant in Mr. Myrie’s case is a convicted drug trafficker from Colombia. This convicted felon has been granted legal immigration status in the U.S and has earned over $3.3 million American dollars (tax-free) for serving as an informant to various U.S. government agencies. Despite his earnings, Mr. Johnson testified that he does not pay taxes, does not pay his credit card bills and has declared bankruptcy.  Mark Anthony Myrie has no previous criminal record and pays his taxes both in the US and Jamaica.

 

Mark Myrie spent over a year in jail waiting for his trial.  His first trial was held at Sam Gibsons Court House  in Tampa Florida on  September 20, 2010. On September 28 the Jury returned with a "hung jury" verdict. After that trial Mr. Myrie was still incarcerated without bail, although he met all the criteria for bail.

 

In October 2010 he was given a steep criteria for bond of USD $300,000 in the form of equity,  24 hour security  survellance that cost him USD $20,000 month. He also had to wear a monitoring device on his leg at all times.  Mr. Myrie was able to meet the bail criteria on November 8, 2010 thanks to his good friend Stephen Marley,  the son of reggae legend Bob Marley, who put his home up for bond.

 

The second trial was held on February 14, 2011, one day after Mark Myrie aka Buju Banton won his first Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album. This time however, Prosecutor James Preston added two more charges against Mr. Myrie. Those were attempted possession with the intent to distribute cocaine and using the wires to facilitate a drug-trafficking offense. On February 22 the Jury returned with 3 guilty verdicts against Mr. Myrie.   The musician was found guilty of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute five or more kilogrammes of cocaine, possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug-trafficking offence (despite the fact that he was not at the scene of the crime, does not own a firearm and never knew James Mack who actually possessed the firearm in question) and using the wires to facilitate a drug-trafficking offense. Mark Myrie was found not guilty of attempted possession with the intent to distribute cocaine.

 

During both trials the lead investigator on the case, Sargeant Dan McCaffrey of the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) stated that there was no evidence that the reggae artiste, Buju Banton (real name Mark Myrie) was a drug trafficker.  Their 13 month investigation yielded nothing.

 

In fact, at the end of Seageant Dan McCaffrey's cross-examination from defense lawyer David Oscar Markus, it was revealed that Buju Banton did not finance nor benefit from the drug deal that he was charged with being a part of.  In addition, Seageant McCaffrey said that there was no evidence of any connection between Buju Banton and Ike and Tyke, whom it was revealed in court were the actual drug dealers. Despite that fact, they have still not been arrested. The DEA agent further agreed that Ike and Tyke were the buyers of the drugs for which Banton was arrested.

 

Present use of highly paid informants who create criminal activity to earn their paycheck has unfortunately become the order of the day, Buju's case is sadly not an anomaly but the norm.   Mr Alexander Johnson has earned $50,000 from this case alone ($35,000 from the DEA, $15,000 from the Sarasota police) and continues to do similar work, while Buju languishes in jail.  There is certainly two different systems of justice operating in this nation, wherein informants are used for chiefly drug cases (mostly charging people of color), while white collar crimes (i.e. financial fraud) are dropped all too often for so called "lack of evidence."

 

Mr. Myrie, a.k.a. Buju Banton, produces uplifting, positive music comparable to the music of Hon. Bob Marley.  His work inspires people around the globe.  There has been an unyielding support for the artist on the internet by his fans worldwide. He is religious & has traveled to the holy land to attend prayers in Golgotha Ethiopian Monastery, Jerusalem. 

 

Mark Myrie is one of the leading voices of his generation.  His music sheds light on such issues as the unrelenting violence and abject poverty pervasive in the Third World. Born on July 15, 1973,the 37 year old reggae artiste is the youngest of fifteen children. Mr. Myrie's family is directly descended from the Maroons, a group of formerly enslaved Africans who became freedom fighters, fighting the British for centuries and obtaining a treaty with the British, giving them semi-autonomy in Jamaica. Buju Banton (Mark Myrie) is one of the most popular musicians in Jamaican history.

 

Buju Banton (Mark Myrie) has also represented his country in performances at the Summer Olympics in Greece in 2004 and at the Cricket World Cup Opening Ceremony in 2007.  Buju Banton also commemorated Jamaica’s support for President Obama by appearing in rock legend Dave Stewart’s music video for “American Prayer,” a moving tribute to the President.  Additionally, Buju is a family man, an employer and a generous philanthropist. He founded "Free Willy" an organization based in his homeland, Jamaica to provide for the needs of children infected with HIV/AIDS.

 

Given Buju Banton’s exemplary reputation, his humanitarian efforts and his cultural contributions to society, we should all reach out to  Judge James Moody upon whom Buju Banton (Mark Myrie) fate now lies and earnestly request that he grants that the guilty verdicts be overturned, retrial and bond.

 

 Your letter should be addressed to the Judge at the
 following address:

 

 The Honourable James S. Moody, Jr
 United States District Judge
 Tampa Division
 801 North Florida Avenue
 Tampa, Florida 33602

 

 However you need to mail it to Mark Myrie's defense
 Attorney, Mr. David Oscar Markus who will submit it to Judge
 James Moody. Here is the mailing address for the Defense
 Attorney:

 

 Markus and Markus Law Firm
 Attorney David Oscar Markus
 40 NW Third Street
 Penthouse One
 Miami, FL 33128
 (305) 379-6667 Fax (305) 379-6668

 

Thanking you much, in anticipation.
Peace & Love,
Rosemary Duncan
727-242-5019

 

On the weekend of July 16^th and 17^th, 2011, the Mateel Community Center is proud to present the 27th annual Reggae On The River at Benbow Lake State Recreation Area in southern Humboldt County, CA.  An internationally renowned showcase of the best in reggae and world music, this year’s event will feature two stages (a ROTR first!) and is shaping up to be a good one.

 

We are excited to announce the entirety of this year’s line-up

(from openers to closers) --

 

Redwood Stage Saturday: Opening prayer with Goodshield, Mystic Roots  Band, Native Elements, Pashon Minott, Perfect, Annette Brissett, Bushman, J Boog, Reggae Revolution Tour w/ Kymani Marley & Gramps Morgan.

River Stage Saturday: Ambush, the Impalers, Zili Misik, Indubious, Sahra Indio, Edi Fitzroy, HR (Human Rights).
Redwood Stage Sunday: Jade Steel, Zili Misik, Clinton Fearon, Gondwana, Queen Ifrica, Tony Rebel, Seun Kuti & Egypt 80.

River Stage Sunday: 7^th Generation Rise, Sahra Indio, Indubious, The Alliez, JahSun & Ishi Dube, SILA, Army, Rootz Underground.  

 

Camping for Reggae on the River will be at Cooks Valley. There is a weekend pass, a day pass, or a single night pass available for purchase. Cooks Valley offers river access, camping in the shade of the redwoods and showers (cold). Shuttles run from the campground to the event site. There are other additional campgrounds available in the area as well.

 

For more information and tickets go online to www.reggaeontheriver.com. In Humboldt and Mendocino counties, tickets are also at the usual outlets. Advance tickets are advised as this festival sells out.  Single day tickets will go on sale June 15^th if the event is not sold out by this point.

 

For more information on the 27^th annual Reggae On The River visit www.reggaeontheriver.com or call (707) 923-3368 and be sure to make your plans soon to join the festival fun on the weekend of July 16 and 17!

Toronto: Veteran reggae crooner George Nooks, Gramps Morgan, Thriller U and Tony Anthony are among the international acts that will will headline the fifth annual Reggae Music Achievement Awards (RMAA) that will honor the top talents in the industry at Toronto's Jamaican Canadian Centre on June 4, 2011.

 

 

 

The RMAA awards cover 20 categories including 'Top Reggae Performers' (male and female), 'Best Concert Promoter" and "Best Dub Poet." Last year's big winners were Calgary's Souljah Fire for 'Best Reggae Band,' Mandy Woods for "Best Reggae Single" and soulful reggae crooner Steele for "Best Album." This year, Gramps Morgan will be presented with the "International Album of the Year 2010" award, which he won last year but was unable to attend the event. The RMAA is the only reggae awards ceremony currently in Canada.

 

Join Ebony Excursions at Sunset Beach Resort for the ultimate SumFest experience! 

  Treat yourself to not only a chance to see many of your favorite Reggae and Dancehall artists at once but the opportunity to enjoy the people, culture and vibes of Jamaica!  Experience THE hottest Reggae festival of the year, enjoy the “island in the sun” and party with thousands of fellow Reggae fans from only $1,200 per person. 

  This year’s festival will continue to present the hottest Caribbean artists and the biggest International artists.  Last year’s performance by Elephant Man, Chris Brown and Usher was definitely one for the books!  We’re sure this year’s performers will not disappoint!  

 

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Higher Purse has been in the studio for the last few months compiling tracks for his debut album, which is still untitled.

 

The reggae singer who is steady developing a loyal fan base thinks that it is important for him to position himself to take his career to the next level, and releasing a full-length album will do just that. The album will feature productions from Red Boom of Hard At Work Music, Antonie McLean of Legendary Productions, Omar Benjamin of Frenz For Real Music and Buff who is the producer of Russcuttaz Music, Higher Purse’s own record company. Higher Purse is also working on getting collaborations with Karamanti, Natural Black and a few other artists, which he hopes to include on the album.

 

In addition to the popular single, “rub-a-dub”, Higher Purse has also recently released “bitter sweet love remix” and “tell me” as leading singles to the album. Below are links to listen to both tracks and disc jockeys are welcome to request their free copies.

 

An official release date for the album has not yet been determined but he hopes to have everything ready by late summer, acknowledging that it could be delayed until the fall.

 

As for the Poor Man Riddim, Russcuttaz Music’s follow up to the Old School Riddim, Higher Purse contends that this project will still be released some time in the summer.

 

LISTEN TO “TELL ME”: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tFxfgUgVQzw

 

LISTEN TO “BITTER SWEET LOVE REMIX”: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xU1hixh3ZN8

 

 

Roots reggae singer Chezidek scores big with his latest single Secret Enemy. The song has been enjoying widespread attention on Jamaican and European radio stations. Released on the Sensitive Promotion label, Secret Enemy is a poignant warning for persons to be careful of the type of friends with whom they associate.

 

An accompanying music video which effectively captures the message relayed in the song's lyrical content is directed by Asha McHail.

 

Chezidek, who has carved out a strong following on European shores where he is in consistent demand for appearances, topped the Jamaican music charts a few years ago with the mellow Leave The Trees single.

 

Since the success of Leave The Trees, Chezidek has followed up with songs such as Call Pon Dem, Inna Di Road, Sun And Rain and Herb Campaign.

 

He recently acquired new management and is being represented by Sensitive Promotion which has offices in Switzerland and New York, USA.

 

Chezidek is expected to release a new album later this year, which will feature Secret Enemy and another poignant track, Stand Still. A two-month tour of Europe is scheduled to commence this weekend.

 

The band will play 28 shows and festivals across the US; Mexico; the United Kingdom, including England, Scotland and the Channel Islands; Holland; France; and Germany between June and August, according to a posting on their website. Just under one-third of those shows are free concerts.

 

First Light (Easy Star Records) released in April, debuted at number four on the Billboard Reggae Albums Chart. This was higher than any other debut reggae album at the time, including Ragga Ragga Ragga by various artistes (VP Records) at number five, and Patriots by Third World (Third World Music Group) at number 12, according to chart statistics from the Billboard week of April 23.

 

"The band has amassed over 300,000 album sales and is equally successful in live appearances, playing over 125 shows in 25 countries on six different continents in 2009 alone," stated the band's news page.

 

According to the website, the band worked on First Light over the past six months in-between an extensive touring schedule. "The All-Stars are very excited to put out an album that features original songwriting and contributions by every member of the collective group," it stated.

 

Dub masters like Mad Professor, Adrian Sherwood, and Kalbata appeared on 2010's all-remix set, Dubber Side Of The Moon

 

Read more: http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/entertainment/All-Stars-indeed_8874195#ixzz1NqkohOHp

 

SAVE $20 ON YOUR TICKETS NOW! Simply click on the link www.bayfrontreggae.com and enter Promo Code  RFG011- to save $20 on each Adult Weekend General Admission to this incredible event.... courtesy of Reggae Festival Eguide!
6th Annual Bayfront Reggae & World Music Festival

 

July 16 & 17, 2011

 

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5th Ave W and Railroad Street
Duluth, MN 55803
(218) 834-5037
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Bayfront Reggae & World Music Festival is a tribute to world music and those artists who spread the message of love, hope and equality for all people across the globe.  International performers will entertain while you enjoy ethnic foods, beverages and a variety of artisans displaying their wares.  Bayfront Festival Park is located right by the waters of Lake Superior and serves as the premier location for musical events. Visit our website for the 2011 lineup, tickets, hotel accommodations, directions, and camping information.  Full concessions available; no coolers, cans, or bottles, please.

 

FLORIDA — The Martin Memorial LifeSavers, a committee of community members who organize the annual Goombay Bash, will celebrate its 10th anniversary with an event that is bigger than ever, with internationally renowned reggae artists joining the party.

 

Themed after the hit television series “Lost,” the 2011 Goombay Bash will take place on Saturday, July 16 from 7 to 11 p.m. in a 12,000-square-foot hangar at Fair Wind Air Charter located at 2525 S.E. Witham Field in Stuart.

 

Organizers are planning elaborate set designs to recreate a lush tropical rainforest and makeshift structures similar to those constructed for shelter by the TV show’s castaway characters after they crash landed on a remote island.

 

Featured entertainment includes reggae artists Inner Circle (performers of the hit song “Bad Boys” from the television show “COPS”) and Julian Marley, son of legendary reggae artist Bob Marley.

 

Tickets are $100 and can be purchased by visiting the Martin Memorial Foundation’s website at GIVEmmhs.org/Goombay, or by calling (772) 223-5634.

 

“The Goombay Bash has grown tremendously through the years, in part because it is an incredible event, but also because of the cause it supports,” said Lindsay Nickerson, who co-chairs the 2011 event with Melinda Stevens-Brault. “We are helping to provide a new generation with a healthy start by raising funds that assist Martin Memorial in delivering exceptional care to Treasure Coast children and their families.”

 

For 10 years, Goombay Bash has put a fun and festive face on that cause. Last year’s event drew 650 attendees and raised $130,000 to help outfit the hospital’s maternal-child department with technology and equipment designed for infant and pediatric care. The fundraiser also supports total family health and wellness programs, educational outreaches and home visits for new parents and parents-to-be.

 

Martin Memorial Health Systems is a not-for-profit, community-based health care organization that has served the region for more than 70 years. It offers a continuum of care including preventative, primary and acute hospital care, as well as cancer and cardiac care, wellness and rehabilitation services. Its approximately 2,900 Associates, 375 affiliated physicians and 900 volunteers provide care at 12 different locations serving Martin and St. Lucie counties. Martin Memorial is a six-time winner of the Thomson Reuters 100 Top Hospitals Award, was named a Thomson Reuters 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals award winner in 2010, and received designation as a National Employer of Choice designee for 2009 and 2010-11. To learn more, visit mmhs.com.

 

Rap star Sean Kingston is in critical conditional after being involved in a shocking jet skiing accident in Florida.

 

The 21-year-old was rushed to a Miami Beach after he hit a bridge connecting Palm Island with the MacArthur Causeway while driving a jet ski at around 6pm yesterday.

 

He is currently being treated in a trauma ward, due to the severity of his injuries.

 

The singer, who had success with the reggae styled pop song Beautiful Girls, also had a woman on board with him.

 

Following the crash, the pair were rescued by a passer-by and immediately taken to the Jackson Memorial Hospital by the Miami Fire Department.

 

Shortly after the incident his representative released a statement.

 

'Sean Kingston was in an accident today. No further details are available at the moment. He and his family thank everyone for the well-wishes,' it said.

 

Officials investigating the incident  have ruled out alcohol playing any part in the accident.

VP Records sees the release of the year's biggest reggae and dancehall hits with Reggae Gold 2011, set to be in stores and online on June 28, 2011.  The Reggae Gold series has kept VP Records at the forefront of reggae music for 19 years now. This best-selling collection is renowned for featuring the biggest reggae and dancehall anthems of the year and blazing hot artistes, while breaking new ones to reggae aficionados around the globe.  Reggae Gold 2011 lives up to this standard, showcasing the hottest acts of the year and featuring the sweet sounds of Billboard heat-seeker Gyptian, Grammy-winning singer/producer Stephen Marley, international icon Shaggy, the legendary Mykal Rose, dancehall king Shabba Ranks, reggae stars Tarrus Riley, Richie Spice and Queen Ifrica, and dancehall sizzlers Vybz Kartel, Mavado, I-Octane and Assassin, just to name a few.

 

Street Anthem
With this summer's street anthem Jah Army from Stephen Marley, featuring Damian 'Jr Gong' Marley and Buju Banton, to I-Octane's club hit Nuh Ramp Wid We; Mavado's feel-good Peppa; Shaggy, featuring Alaine, on the romantic For Your Eyez Only; the serious Times Like These by Queen Ifrica; One Draw by Alborosie, featuring Camilla; and the legendary Beres Hammond on Pull Up, Reggae Gold 2011 lives up to its name as a treasure for fans of the genre.
The always highly anticipated album cover features three models fictitiously robbing a bank of its gold, just as this compilation will present fans with musical treasure showcasing the very best that reggae and dancehall music has to offer this year.

 

Toronto: Kingston Class Reunion is pleased to confirm that Tiger, known for his hit singles “Bam Bam,” “Puppy Love” and “Boombastic” will be joining the original Dancehall duo, Chaka Demus & Pliers for an evening dubbed ‘Bam Bam’ in Toronto on July 2nd, 2011.

 

Now in its third staging, Kingston Class Reunion will give the city of Toronto an unprecedented night of entertainment as three Dancehall legends take the stage at the Phoenix Concert Theatre (410 Sherbourne Street)!

 

With their careers spanning more than three decades, Chaka Demus & Pliers are the first Jamaican act to place three consecutive singles in the top five of the British music charts. Attaining additional accolades such as having performed at the 2007 American Music Awards with Alicia Keys, and having their song featured in the movie soundtrack for Poetic Justice (starring Janet Jackson & Tupac Shakur) and Save the Last Dance (starring Julia Stiles and Sean Patrick Thomas), fans of three generation have a love for their music.

 

Tiger, whose music career began in 1978 rose to Dancehall prominence in 1986 with the release of the song “Puppy Love,” followed by the 1988 hit, “Bam Bam” and the Steely & Clevie produced “Ram Dancehall.”

 

Tiger has recorded with the Award winning group the Fat Boys, and has had his music featured in the movie ‘Cool Runnings.’ He was later signed to Columbia Records where he released an album featuring production from Sly & Robbie, The Brand New Heavies and a guest rap from the infamous group Tribe Called Quest.

 

Joining Chaka Demus & Pliersand Tiger are hosts Natasha Von Castle from 88.1 CKLN and L3 Radio, and Delroy Sterling from CHRY 105.5 FM and supporting artists Mel Dube, 2011 Award nominee Ammoye and veteran artist Uncle Jonny who will be backed by Canada’s number one band, EOP (Essence of Praise). Additional music will be provided by Wiz International, Massey Sound, Tre-Jah-Isle International and DJ Chocolate.

 

Since the announcement of Chaka Demus & Pliers and Tiger on The Caribbean Crucible with Luther Brown, the city of Toronto has declared this concert to be the most anticipated on the event calendar.

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Conscious Riddims and Native Fya presents... A huge new Collabo album, "Sons of the King" featuring DRE Z ( Of New Mexico's Mystic Vision) and Roots Gwaan (of Hawaii's Conscious Riddims Sound). Rastafari link up for this musical inspiration. All recorded on the Big Island, Hawaii, and Mixed and engineered in New Mexico, this musical disc is a must have for any reggae collector or fan. Featuring 12 tracks with all organic instruments, played and arranged by Dre Z, the CD has a BIG LIVE feel to it. Dre Z, best know for his Music and production work with Midnite, he is the producer of Midnite's "New 1000" cd as well as "Current". A highly talented Musician, producer and singer... when it comes to good reggae music this youth can do it all. The album also features the debut of vocalist Roots Gwaan, from Hawaii, bringing a heavy chant style and Rastafari teaching, he is a great contrast to Dre Z's silky smooth singing style. Don't miss this musical treat, a serious reggae cd at its best. Real Roots Reggae, in a modern time!

 

Skyfiya is another stand out track. You may be expecting more when the ride begins simply because “Rise up this morning. Hail the Uprising. Great Fiyah, Skyfiya” is the extent of the lyrics, save for a 15 word speech uttered towards the end of the song. But, it’s one of those tunes that you feel. The bass is again prominent accompanied by some very well placed horn arrangements and a wicked sax solo. The intro and outro smacks of the Peter Tosh classic Bukk-In-Hamm-Palace.

 

Release date March 14, 2011

 

 

Thu, July 7 – Whistler, BC – Garibaldi Lift Company
Fri, July 8 – Vancouver, BC – Commodore Ballroom
Sat, July 9 – Victoria, BC – Victoria’s 12th Annual Ska Festival
Mon, July 11 – Spokane, WA – A Club
Wed, July 13 – Seattle, WA – Nectar Lounge
Thu, July 14 – Bellingham, WA – Wild Buffalo
Fri, July 15 – Portland, OR – Peter’s Room at The Roseland
Sat, July 16 – Garberville, CA – 27th Annual Reggae on the River
Sun, July 17 – Crystal Bay, NV – Cal Neva: Sinatra Showroom
Tue, July 19 – Solana Beach, CA – Belly Up
Wed, July 20 – Santa Barbara, CA – SOhO
Thu, July 21 – West Hollywood, CA – Roxy Theatre

WED JUNE 8 VENTURA CA @ VENTURA THEATRE
THUR

JUNE 9 SAN DIEGO CA @ HOUSE OF BLUES

FRI JUNE 10 LAS VEGAS NV @ HARD ROCK HOTEL – OUTDOOR POOL

SAT JUNE 11 SAN BERNADINO CA@SPRING FEST AT NOS EVENT CTR

SUN JUNE 12 LOS ANGELES CA @ THE GREEK THEATRE

WED JUNE 15 -SAN FRANCISCO CA @ THE FILLMORE

THUR JUNE 16 - ARCATA CA @ ARCATA THEATRE

FRI JUNE 17 -ASHLAND OREGON @ ASHLAND ARMORY

SAT JUNE 18  - PORTLAND OR @ ROSELAND THEATRE

SUN JUNE 19 - SEATTLE WA @ THE SHOWBOX

TUE JUNE 21 - SPOKANE WA @ THE KNITTING FACTORY

THUR JUNE 23 - ASPEN CO @ BELLY UP

FRI JUNE 24 - BOND CO @ STATE BRIDGE LODGE

SAT JUNE 25  - BOULDER CO @ BOULDER THEATRE

SUN JUNE 26 - FT. COLLINS CO @ MISHAWAKA AMPITHEATRE 

FRI JULY 1 - ROTHBURY MI @ ELECTRIC FOREST FESTIVAL

SAT JULY 2 - MILWAUKEE WI @ SUMMERFEST

FRI JULY 8  - QUEBEC CITY QC @ INT SUMMER FESTIVAL

 

Fri. Aug. 5th – Berkeley, CA – The Shattuck Down Low

Sat. Aug. 6th – Las Vegas, NV – The Silverton Hotel Poolside Party

Wed. Aug. 10th – Los Angeles, CA – The Dub Club

Thurs. Aug. 11th – San Jose, CA – Plaza de Cesar Chavez

Fri. Aug. 12th – Seattle, WA – The Motor Club

Sat. Aug 13th – Eugene, OR – The Northwest World Reggae Fest

Sat. July 2nd – Seattle, WA - The Motor Club

Sun. July 3rd – Portland, OR – Mt. Tabor Theatre

Thurs. July 7th – Sacramento, CA - Harlows

Fri July 8th – Fairfax, CA – 19 Broadway

Sat July 9th - Caspar, CA – The Caspar Inn

Fri. July 15th – Berkeley, CA – The Shattuck Down Low

Sat. July 16th – Santa Cruz, CA – Moe’s Alley

Sun. July 17th – Benbow, CA – Reggae on the River

 

6/17/11 Moe’s Alley   Santa Cruz CA

6/19/11 Sierra Nevada World Music Fest Mendocino, CA

8/13/11 Newport Waterfront Reggae Festival  Newport RI

8/25/11 Castle Hill Summer Series/Crane Estate Ipswich, MA
8/26/11 Iron Horse Music Hall   Northampton MA

 

6/4/11 Hunter Mountain Jam Fest  Hunter Mountain, NY
6/26/11 Woodbury Reggae Festival  Woodbury CT

7/9/11 Beacon Waterfront Festival  Beacon NY

7/16/11 The Guilded Otter   New Paltz NY

7/23/11 Reggae Fest   TBA NY

8/6/11 Sparks on the Ridge Festival  Wallkill NY

9/18/11 WPKN Live Radio Broadcast  Wallkill NY

9/24/11 Private Party   New Paltz NY

 

5/28 Happys Sports Grille, Chino, CA

6/3 Tiki Bar, Costa Mesa, CA

6/4-6/13 Hawaii Tour

June 23 - Kenai - TBA

June 24 - Wasabi's - Homer, AK

June 26 - 49th State Brewing Co - Healy, AK

June 29 - Blue Loon - Fairbanks, AK

7/1 Key Club, W. Hollywood, CA

7/2 Belly Up, Solana Beach, CA

7/9 Brixton South Bay, Redondo Beach, CA

7/23 Black on the Scene Music Festival, Sao Paolo, Brazil

8/4 Knotty Pine, Victor, ID

8/6 Hodi’s Half Note, Fort Collins, CO

8/12 Ya Maka My Weekend, Rock Island, IL

8/13 South Bend Reggae Festival, South Bend, IN

8/14 United Way Benefit, Washington Park, Manitowoc, WI

9/1 Coach House, San Juan Capistrano

9/3 Hollydale Club, Forestville, CA

9/24 Ride the Wolf Creek Benefit, Pagosa Springs, CO

 

GYPTIAN & ETANA
Thurs. May 26th – Sacramento, CA – Harlow’s

Fri. May 27th – Los Angeles, CA – Club Mirage

Sat. May 28th – Cache Creek, CA – The Unity Festival (Etana only)

Mon May 30th – UCLA Jazz Reggae Festival (Gyptian only)

 

JUNIOR TOOTS & THE 7th STREET BAND
Friday, May 27th - Capay Valley, CA - Unity Festival at the Canyon June 1st (Wed) - Yoshi's SF - San Francisco, CA**
June 3rd (Fri) - Saturday Afternoon Club - Ukiah, CA**
June 4th (Sat) - Pier 23 - San Francisco, CA**
June 18th (Sat) - Sierra Nevada World Music Festival - Boonville, CA**
June 26th (Sat) - Shattuck Down Low - Berkeley, CA**
July 8th (Fri) - Dance For Freedom Festival - Laytonville, CA**
July 9th (Sat) - Dance For Freedom Festival - Laytonville, CA**
July 10th (Sun) - Belly Up Tavern - Solana Beach, CA
July 13th (Wed) - Saint Rocke - Hermosa Beach, CA
July 16th (Sat) - The Santa Cruz Mountain Full Moon Festival - Los Gatos, CA**
For more info: www.JuniorToots.com

 

JAH MESSENGERS REGGAE BAND
JUNE 19TH @ THE BARKING SPIDER TAVERN 11310 JUNIPER RD. CLEVELAND, OHIO (9PM-12AM)
JUNE 25TH @ FAT FISH BLUE 21 PROSPECT DOWNTOWN CLEVELAND, OHIO (8PM-12AM)

 

May 27, 2011 - Cincinnati, OH @ 20th Century Theatre

May 28, 2011 - Chillicothe, IL @ Summer Camp Music Festival

June 10-12, 2011 - Santa Rosa, CA @ Harmony Festival

June 24, 2011 - Ericeira, Portugal @ Sumol Summer Fest

June 25, 2011 - Brussels, Belgium @ Festival Couleur Cafe

July 1, 2011 - Cologne, Germany @ Summerjam Festival

July 8, 2011 - Chicago, IL @ Dave Matthews Band Caravan

July 16, 2011 - Masontown, WV @ All Good Music Festival

Sept.30 - Oct.3, 2011 - Tampa to Cozumel on Rombello Cruise Ship

 

Thur June 2:Cervantes/Otherside  2637 Welton, Denver, CO

Fri June 3: KTAO Solar Center #9 State Hwy 150. Taos, NM

Sat June 4: Silverton Casino 3333 Blue Diamond Rd. Las Vegas, NV

Mon June 6: Corazón 401 S. Guadalupe St. Santa Fe, CA

Fri June 10: Blind Pig 208 S. First St. Ann Arbor MI

Sat June 11: Alrosa Villa. 5055 Sinclair Rd, Columbus, OH

Tue June 14  Bluebird 216 N. Walnut St. Bloomington, IN

Thurs  June 16: Frank & George’s 5832 Forward Ave. Pittsburgh, PA

Fri June 17: Bearsville Theater RR 212 Woodstock, NY

Sat June 18:Eisenhower Park. East Meadow, NY

Sun June 19: Vibz Uptown 3155 Main St. Hartford, CT

Sat July 30:DelMar Fairgrnds2260Jimmy Durante Blvd,Del Mar, CA     

Sun July 31:  Hollywood Bowl 2301 N. Highland Ave.Hollywood, CA 

Wed Aug 3: Mystic Theatre  23 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma, 94952

Thurs Aug 4: Ashkenaz 1317 San Pablo Ave. Berkley, CA

Fri Aug  5:  Gaia Festival Black Oak Ranch, Laytonville CA.

Sat Aug 6: Moes Alley. 1535 Commercial Way. Santa Cruz, CA

Sat Aug 13: Rastafest Toronto, Canada

Sun Aug 14:Midwest Reggae Festival Nelson, Ohio

 

Wed. June 8th – LA – Dub Club
Thurs. June 9th – Sacramento, CA – Harlow’s
Fri. June 10th – Fairfax, CA – 19 Broadway
Sat June 11th – Las Vegas, NV – Reggae in the Desert
Sun June 12th – San Diego, CA – Belly Up
Wed. June 15th – San Francisco, CA – The Rockit Room
Thurs. June 16th – San Jose, CA – Plaza de Cesar Chavez
Fri. June 17th – Salt Lake City, UT – The Woodshed –
Sat. June 18th – Denver, CO – Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom
Thurs. June 30th – St. Louis, MI – La Honda
Fri. July 1st – Cincinnati, OH - Shades Lounge
Sat July 2nd –Columbus, OH – Al Rosa Villa
Sun July 3rd – Chicago, IL – Washington Park
August 7th – East Orange, NJ – Paul Robeson School Stadium

 

DON CARLOS
Fri. May 27th – Arcata, CA – The Arcata Theatre

Thurs. June 2nd – Santa Rosa, CA – Last Day Saloon

Fri. June 3rd – Santa Cruz, CA – Moe’s Alley

Sat. June 4th – San Diego, CA – 4th and B

Sun. June 5th – Santa Ana, CA – The Galaxy Theatre

Fri. June 10th – Berkeley, CA – Shattuck Down Low

Sat. June 11th – Las Vegas, NV – Reggae in the Desert

Fri May 27: 12 Tribes. 345 N. 5th Ave. Tuscon, AZ

Sat May 28: World Beat Center. 2100 Park Blvd San Diego, CA

Sun May 29: Luxe 180 East Franklin Street, Monterey, CA

Mon May 30: Hop Monk Tavern. 230 Petaluma Avenue, Sebastapol. CA 
Wed June 1:  Ashkenaz 1317 San Pablo Avenue. Berkley, Ca

Thurs June 2: Chrome Lotus 501 Mendocino, Santa Rosa, CA

Sat June 4: Club Motor 1950 1st Avenue South, Seattle, WA

 

June 17th- Low Spirits - Albuquerque, NM

June 18th- Corazon Night Club- Santa Fe, NM

June 19th-26th OPEN Booking NM, CO, CA

July 1st- Coopers- Navada City, CA

July 2nd- Cafe Culture- Chico, CA (ALL AGES)

July 3rd- School House- The Ridge Navada City, CA (ALL AGES)

July 6th- Ashkenaz- Berkley, CA (ALL AGES)

 

 June 3 - 9, 2011
TOP 25 DANCE HALL SINGLES
TW LW    WOC TITLE/ARTISTE/LABEL
01  4  9 Talk How Mi Feel – Assassin – DJ Frass (1wk@#1) U-3
02  1 14 Star Boy – Mavado – Chimney Records (2wks@#1) D-1
03  2 12 Dancehall Hero – Vybz Kartel – CR203 Production (pp#2) D-1
04    8  7 Pepper – Mavado – The Genius U-4
05`  3 15 Nuh Strange Face – Chan Dizzy – Head Concussion (pp#2) D-2
06  7 13 Now Yuh Si Me/Now U Don’t – Ovamars – Chimney Records U-1
07  6 16 Look Pon We – Vybz Kartel & Russian – Head Concussion (2wks@#1) D-1
08  5 28 True Blessings - Toya – Downsound Records (2wkS@#1) D-3
09 13  6 None A Dem – Shabba Ranks – Di Genius Record U-4
10 11  8 Star A Star – Flippa Mafia – TJ Records U-1
11 12  8 Rebel – Danielle feat Cherine Anderson – Taxi Records U-1
12  9 12 Nuh Ramp Wid Wi – I-Octane – Cash Flow Records (pp#5) D-3
13 10 11 Chat From No Boy – Aidonia – CR203 Production (pp#8) D-3
14 17  6 The Lyricist – Vybz Kartel – Head Concussion U-3
15 14 12 The Almighty – Gramps Morgan – Pure Music (pp#14) D-1
16 19  5 Ready Fi Dem – Bounty Killer – Board House Records U-3
17 15 23 If I Ever – Wayne Wonder – Singso Records (2wks@#1) D-2
18 16 17 Tings a Come Up – Buju Banton – Pure Music (pp#3) D-2
19 21  4 Run Di Place – Assassin aka Agent Sasco – Board House U-2
20 23  2 Summer Time – Vybz Kartel – Adidjaheim U-3
21 18 24 Caan Get Brown – Kiprich – Birch Hill Records (2wks@#1) D-3
22 24  2 Wife a Wife – Lady Saw – TJ Records U-2
23 20  9 Matey Anthem – Teflon – Pure Music (pp#18) D-3
24  - New Nah Talk Too Long – Beenie Man – Seanizzle
25  - New Fraid A Wi – Aidonia – Cash Flow

 

TOP 25 REGGAE SINGLES
TW LW    WOC TITLE/ARTISTE/LABEL
01  2 18 Yea Though I Walk – Vybz Kartel – Human Rights Production (1wk@#1) U-1
02     3 20 Lover's Holiday (Breakfast in Bed) – Colin Levy aka Iley Dread – Kings of Kings (2wks@#1) U-1
03  4 12 No Body Bag – Prophecy – Jah Alone Records U-1
04  1 19 Taking You Home – Romain Virgo – Penthouse (1wk@#1) D-3
05  6 17 Lately – Lazah Current – Gorilla Music U-1
06  8  9 Times So Hard – Robert Sutherland – Nijeri Records U-2
07  7 14 Cassanova – Cen‘C Love – Lyvestone Music NM
08    5 15 People Talk – Etana – VP Records (pp#4) D-3
09 11  8 Keep on Believing – Danglin – Whatage Music U-2
10 12  9 Love Alone – Rox Wayne – Sajay Records U-2
11  9 24 Forever & Always – Hezron – Whatage Music (3wks@#1) D-2
12 10 13 Dem Nuh Don – I-Octane – Human Rights Productions (pp#10) D-2
13 14  7 Black Woman – Richie Spice – Penthouse U-1
14 15  6 Sweet Jamaica – Mr. Vegas, Shaggy & Josey Wales – Clifford Ray Music U-1
15    17  5 Sufferers Heights – Duane Stephenson – VP Records U-2
16 19  4 This Love is Over – Jah Dore – Heartcour Productions U-3
17    13 23 In Times Like These – Queen Ifrica – 2 Hard Music (2wks@#1) D-4
18 16 28 Come Back Home – Tom Laing – Top Tier (2wks@#1) D-2
19    21  3 Orders – Kashu Man – Human Rights Production U-2
20 18 27 Bad News – Tony Anthony – D’Maestro Productions (pp#4) D-2
21 23  3 I Can’t Recall – Tony Rebel – Penthouse Records U-2
22 20 17 Way Back – Bobby Tenna – Wile Fiya (pp#10) D-2
23  - New Missing You – Chris Demontague – Oceanic Tradewinds
24 25  2 Shaka Zulu Pickney – Tarrus Riley – Bombrush Records U-1
25  - New Right Man Fi Yuh – Robert Minott – World Beat Music Group Inc/Kirkle Dove Records

 

Thursday-Sunday, June 2nd-5th 2011

Ozark Arkansas

Friday-Sunday, June 3rd-5th 2011

St-Damien Qc

Friday, June 3rd 2011

Ukiah Ca

Saturday, June 4th 2011

Eibergen Gelderland

Saturday, June 4th 2011

Bladensburg Maryland

Saturday-Saturday, June 4th-4th 2011

Dallas Texas

Thursday, June 9th 2011

Amsterdam Noord-Holland

Friday-Saturday, June 10th-11th 2011

Tonasket Washington

Saturday-Sunday, June 11th-12th 2011

Simssee Bavaria

Saturday, June 11th 2011

Burlington Vermont

Saturday, June 11th 2011

Las Vegas Nevada

Saturday, June 11th 2011

San Bernardino California

Saturday-Saturday, June 11th-11th 2011

Catanzaro Calabria

Tuesday, June 14th 2011

Reno NV

Thursday, June 16th - Sunday, July 3rd 2011

Thursday-Saturday, June 16th-18th 2011

Kalamazoo Michigan

Thursday, June 16th 2011

Houston TX

Friday-Saturday, June 17th-18th 2011

Passau Bavaria

Friday-Sunday, June 17th-19th 2011

Stockbridge Vermont

Friday-Sunday, June 17th-19th 2011

Concow CA

Saturday-Saturday, June 18th-18th 2011

Manchester Follow Field

Saturday-Saturday, June 18th-25th 2011

santiago Atitlan Lake Atitlan

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