Here is one of his Youtube links to enjoy:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O14wvjZZUQM

 

Founded over forty years ago Blue Glaze Mento Band has long been considered one of Jamaica's finest Mento Bands. The group developed a somewhat more contemporary sound in the last decade, however, backing up reggae singer Stanley Beckford for two records and a European tour.

 

In this latest recording the band features much vocal versatility, particularly from singer Vernal Morgan, veteran of both Duke Reid and Ms. Pottinger's studios in the Sixties. Yet there are are original recordings from two other band menbers, as well as guest appearances from Stranger Cole, Toots Hibbert and Bunny Wailer.

 

Adding to the Wailers connection are Sticky Thompson (percussion) and Lee Jaffe (harmonica).

 

Review by Roger Steffen:

"For all those wondering where the bawdy lyrical bents and sociological explorations of Jamaican music originated, this wonderful collection of mento-era updates, anchored timelessly by some of its foundation artists, will answer your questions. Toots Hibbert and Bunny Wailer reveal their indebtedness to the pre-reggae roots music of Jamaica's country folk, mourning their dead, praising their maker and laughing at the humorous folly of man's sexual pecadillos. A refreshing surprise and important addition to the canon."

 

 

 

Bob Harding and Dom Sotgiu – formerly of the acclaimed and folded Blood & Fire Records – have founded a new reggae label called King Spinna.

 

King Spinna is said to have a wider remit compared to Blood & Fire, which means that the label will release anything they deem worthy of issuing. Some releases will be in physical formats, while others will be download only.

 

The first release is 'Dub Will Change Your Mind' by Bunny Lee & The Agrovators. It’s a 14 track album of rarities never compiled on album before. Its cornerstone is dub versions of four little-known Derrick Morgan tracks.

 

'Dub Will Change Your Mind' is released initially on vinyl only in a pressing limited to 1,000 copies. Subject to demand a CD issue will follow featuring three bonus tracks. The album, including the CD bonus tracks, will also be available for download from 12th September exclusively on the King Spinna website for a limited period before appearing on other download sites.

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They tickle your soul with sweet melodies and move your feet with hard-hitting dub.  They attack with sweltering precision and counter with no relief….  Now it’s time to step up from the backing spot and into the spotlight!  Check the “Counter Attack!” album from Dub Vision now available on iTunes and other digital outlets.  It’s fresh, organic, produced with love and affection and currently festering on iTunes to be devoured by your eardrums. 

 

“Counter Attack!” features Dub Vision’s sizzling horn section of Gavin, Gabe, Balboa, Joshi and Tony and many guest vocalists, including Don Carlos, Wadi Gad, Malika Madremana, Jimi D, Maka and Hodge.  Many styles of reggae are explored, from the laid back “Cool Summer” to the attacking instrumental title track “Counter Attack” to the heavy roots dub of “Trod On.” 

 

With the “Counter Attack!” album, Dub Vision has moved from the back to the front - uplifting, positive, and dressed to kill, Dub Vision is ready, are you?

 

When times are tough, Counter Attack!

 

http://listn.to/DubVision
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here's the link to the Dub Vision album on iTunes:
http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/counter-attack!/id451816111

 

'I couldn't do it unless we were dedicated to being creative and making new music,' says Debbie Harry
By Andy Greene

 

Blondie's new LP Panic of Girls hit shelves on September 13th, but it's actually been in the can for well over a year. "It took so long to get out in America because we were figuring out how to distribute it," says Debbie Harry. "For a lot of bands like Blondie, it becomes increasingly hard to get a record deal because there really are no record companies. We're doing it on Amazon here in America."

 

As is always the case with Blondie, the songs on the LP are very musically diverse – ranging in style from pop to dance and even reggae.  "We've always tried to do a mixture," says Harry. "I've always thought it was directly related to New York City because there's so many different things going on there. It used to be that everything was very regional. The radio down South used to be different than the stuff you'd heard in New York or Chicago or Los Angeles. That's completely changed now. I think that's one of the special things that New York has always had. All these different styles exist simultaneously."

 

The band's creative process has changed little over the past three decades. [Guitarist] Chris [Stein] does the music and creates tracks for me," says Harry. "Then I sort of go off and try and put together a bunch of ideas and we toss it back and forth – and then I'll just go sit down and try to flesh it all out." Most of the tracks are original, but the band did record a reggae cover of "Sunday Smile" by Beirut. "I saw them in concert and was really impressed," says Harry. "Chris had this great affection for reggae, so we put a little reggae twist on it."

 

Blondie reformed in 1997 after a 15-year hiatus. Unlike many reunited bands from their era, they have continued to regularly make new music. "That was an agreement we made when we put the band back together," says Harry. "I said I couldn't do it unless we were dedicated to being creative and making new music. I had no interest in being in an oldies band." They do play many of their big hits on their current tour, including "Heart of Glass," "Call Me" and "Rapture." "We're finding that the new material is mixing in well with the hits from the past," says Harry. "We're getting really good feedback, but you can't please everybody."

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Iconic Reggae singer Ernie Smith has been waving Jamaica’s flag very high the past couple of months, with performances and guest appearance at cultural celebrations in North America. Performing at Jamaica Day in Canada, Jamaica’s Independence Day in New York, and Emancipation Day in Jamaica, Smith proves to be one of Jamaica’s most enthusiastic cultural ambassadors.

In addition to his Jamaica Day performance, Smith did a two week tour of Canada, playing clubs and festivals throughout the country, before shooting down to New York for the August 6th Jamaica Independence festival in Brooklyn. This coming weekend, Smith will be on the West Coast with a performance in Los Angeles.

Since the beginning of his career in the late 1960s, Ernie has penned over 200 songs, several of which have been recorded by other artists, including Goldie Hawn, Johnny Nash, Rita Marley, Chakka Demus & Pliers, Sanchez, Twiggy, Eddie Lovett, Yellowman, famed gospel group Grace Thrillers and others. He has made an indelible mark on Jamaican music with Reggae classics “Bend Down,” “Ride On Sammy,” “One Dream,” “Pitta Patta,” and “Duppy Gunman.” In 1972, he beat songwriters Neil Sedaka and Michael Legrand, to win the Grand Prize at the World Popular Song Festival in Tokyo, and became the first Jamaican musician to win an international music award.

Ernie has hit many of the world’s greatest stages including repeat performances at New York City’s iconic Madison Square Garden. His anthology After 30 Years: Life is Just for Living was published in 1997. His latest album Country Mile was released in 2010 and features popular IRIE FM radio DJ Ron Machete, and veteran performer Pluto Shervington. In June, Ernie released the humorous single “Nutten A Guh Come Outta Dat.”

 

 

AFTER A SUCCESSFUL EUROPEAN TOUR, JUNIOR KELLY SETS HIS SIGHTS ON THE UNITED STATES

 

Root Reggae champion Junior Kelly spent much of the summer blazing a trail across Europe with powerful performances at the Chiemsee Reggae Festival in Germany, and the Sudoeste Festival in Portugal, where he shared the stage with American superstars Snoop Dogg and Kanye West, as well as roots legends Alpha Blondy, and Inner Circle. Kelly also gave rousing performances at the Garance Reggae Festival in France, Ruhr Festival in Germany, and the Oland Roots Festival in Sweden. The hectic tour also included club dates in Italy, Amsterdam, Denmark, and Slovenia.

After much success in Europe, Junior Kelly is eager to blaze a trail across the United States of America this fall. The well-seasoned and powerful performer was sorely missed at summer festivals throughout the United States, and is now set to give American Reggae music lovers precisely what they’ve been demanding.

Keith ‘Junior Kelly’ Morgan has spent the past decade touring the world as one of roots Reggae’s strongest acts. His breakthrough single “Love So Nice”established him as a bonafide star in 2000. His commanding juxtaposition of precisely timed, deejayed rhymes and melodic singing, coupled with his vivid storytelling abilities, took the song to #1 on the Jamaican charts. “Love So Nice” spent 15 weeks at the top, making it the island’s longest charting number one single for 2000.

The album Love So Nice, released in 2001, also spawned the well-received singles“Sunshine,” “Boom Draw” and the biting social commentary “Hungry Days,” which brought him recognition throughout the Caribbean, North America, and Europe. Kelly followed up Love So Nice, with Juvenille (2002), Conscious Voice (2002), Smile(2003), Bless (2003), and Tough Life (2005), His latest album, Red Pond (2010) features the lilting lovers rock tune “Too Late” with Queen Ifrica, “Murderer,” a ferocious admonishment of gun violence, and “African Child” which was partially inspired by Kelly’s unforgettable visit to Haiti.

Earlier this year, Junior Kelly released the critically acclaimed single “Mister Mighty,” which is currently in rotation on stations around the globe.
www.reverbnation.com/juniorkelly

Prestige
Prestige has ‘Questions’
Reggae artiste Prestige emerged from his studio session with this life reviling song of what’s happening in today world “Questions” is sure to put a new spin on positivity in our music. Since its release, the song has been getting regularly rotations in music segments and on radio airwaves.

This style should come as no surprise to persons who are familiar with Prestige’s music, as creativity is what this Trelawny born musician is all about. His talent was realised at an early age, and as such it came as no surprise to friends and family that he decided to pursue a career as a musician.

“The song really speaks for itself you know,” Prestige said. “Is really just a song for people to listen to, listen to the words, and consider the message that I’m trying to send though my lyrics and to reach the people,” the artiste continued.

Set to make a further indelible mark on the music industry, “Questions” is added to Prestige’s fast-building catalogue of music. Already, the artiste has released several notable singles, which are still getting airplay. Songs like “Dem Wrong,” “My Pride,” “We Nuh Trust Dem,” “Miss you Mama” and “She's Mine Tonight” still rattle crowds when the up and coming artiste performs.

Having moved from his rural home to further his endeavours in music, Prestige has been racking up performance hours since 2004. Prestige lists his love for music as his main and strongest motivating factor to press on in the business. His tenacity, which he said is inspired by people like Bob Marley, Beres Hammond, Dennis Brown, and Kenny Roger, has led to him touring Caribbean islands, Europe and major Cities and States in the USA.

Prestige, whose real name is Lauriston Bruce, is constantly working on new music and music lovers can expect more from the creative maverick that is Prestige.

For Bookings and more Info;
On Booking Ernie Smith, Junior Kelly and Prestige.
Contact:
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www.tripletproduction.com
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(917) 617-0874 or email: tasz114@gmail.com.

Knak Dem Out Productions Presents King Yellow Man along with the Sagittarius band; Rankin Scroo and Reggae Prime minister back by the crucial youth band. Special appearance by Mega Banton, All Ages Welcome Saturday October 15th, 2011 Ashkenaz Music & Community Dance Center 1317 San Pablo Ave Berkeley, Ca. Early mix by dj Irie dole advance tickets $15 http://.www.ashkenaz.com/ $20 at door 18yrs under $12 with a valid Id.

Yellow man (born Winston Foster, 15 January 1956, Kingston, Jamaica) is a Jamaican reggae (rub-a-dub) and dancehall deejay, widely known as King Yellow man. He was popular in Jamaica in the 1980s, coming to prominence with a series of singles that established his reputation. Winston Foster grew up in a Catholic orphanage called Alpha Boys School in Kingston, and was shunned due to having albinism, which was usually not socially accepted in Jamaica. Alpha Boys School was known for its musical alumni. In the late 1970s Yellow man first gained wide attention when he won a contest event in Kingston, Jamaica called "The Tastee Talent Contest" where deejays would perform toasting. Like many Jamaican deejays, he honed his talents by frequently performing at outdoor sound-system dances. In 1981, after becoming significantly popular throughout Jamaica, Yellow man became the first dancehall artist to be signed to a major American label (CBS Records). One reviewer of Yellow man was quoted as saying "Listening to Yellow man sing is like watching Michael Jordan play basketball. He knows he's got it, you know he's got it, and it's a trip just experiencing him perform.

His first album release was in 1982 entitled Mister Yellow man followed by Zungguzungguguzungguzeng in 1983 earning instant success. Yellow man's sexually explicit lyrics in popular songs such as "Them a Mad Over Me" boasted of his sexual prowess, like those of other reggae singers/deejays, earned Yellow man criticism. in the mid-1980s. Yellow man appeared in Jamaican Dancehall Volcano Hi-power 1983 which featured other major dancehall musicians such as Massive Dread, Josey Wales, Burro Banton and Eek-A-Mouse. Yellow man has had a substantial influence on the world of hip hop. He is widely credited for leading the way for the succession of reggae artists that were embraced by the growing hip-hop community in America during the 1980s.[citation needed] Eazy-E used a sample of his voice from his recording "Nobody Move, Nobody Get Hurt", which also became a major hit by Eazy-E with the same title. The basic riddim of his hit "Zungguzungguguzungguzeng" can be traced throughout the hip hop scene as it was reused by such hip hop giants as KRS-One, Notorious B.I.G., Tupac Shakur, and Blackstar, formed by Mos Def and Talib Kweli.

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Fri/Oct-07 – Las Vegas, NV – Pure Aloha Festival
Sat/Oct-08 – Santa Barbara, CA – Velvet Jones
Wed/Oct-12 – Solana Beach, CA – Belly Up
Fri/Oct-14 – Ft. Collins, CO – Aggie Theatre
Sat/Oct-15 – Denver, CO  – Bluebird Theater
Sun/Oct-16 – Paonia, CO – The Paradise Theatre
Tue/Oct-18 – Salt Lake City, UT – Vertigo
Wed/Oct-19 – Boise, ID – The Reef
Fri/Oct-21 – Eugene, OR – WOW Hall
Sat/Oct-22 – Seattle, WA – El Corazon
Sun/Oct-23 – Portland, OR – Wonder Ballroom
Mon/Oct-24 – Bend, OR – Domino Room
Wed/Oct-26 – Santa Cruz, CA – Catalyst Atrium
Thu/Oct-27 – San Francisco, CA – Slim’s
Fri/Oct-28 – Los Angeles, CA – The Roxy
Sat/Oct-29 – Santa Ana, CA – Yost Theatre
Tue/Nov-01 – Dallas, TX – HOB Cambridge
Wed/Nov-02 – Austin, TX – Antone’s
Thu/Nov-03 – New Orleans, LA – HOB Parish
Fri/Nov-04 – Birmingham, AL – Zydeco
Sat/Nov-05 – Atlanta, GA – Masquerade – Hell Stage
Sun/Nov-06 – Jacksonville, FL – Jack Rabbits
Tue/Nov-08 – Orlando, FL – The Social
Wed/Nov-09 – Ft. Lauderdale, FL – Culture Room
Thu/Nov-10 – Vero Beach, FL – Filthy McNasty’s
Fri/Nov-11 – Satellite Beach, FL – Sports Page
Sat/Nov-12 – Charleston, SC – Pour House
Sun/Nov-13 – Raleigh, NC – Lincoln Theatre
Tue/Nov-15 – Charlottesville, VA – The Southern
Wed/Nov-16 – New York, NY – Highline Ballroom
Thu/Nov-17 – West Chester, PA – The Note
Fri/Nov-18 – Baltimore, MD – The 8×10
Sat/Nov-19 – Cambridge (Boston), MA – Middle East
Sun/Nov-20 – Portland, ME – Port City Music Hall
Mon/Nov-21 – Clifton Park (Albany), NY – Northern Lights
Wed/Nov-23 – Rochester, NY – Water Street Music Hall

 

Tues, October 25 – Tempe, AZ- The Clubhouse

Wed, October 26 – Santa Ana, CA- The Yost Theater
Thurs, October 27 – San Luis Obispo, CA- Downtown Brew
Fri, October 28 – San Diego, CA- House of Blues
Sat, October 29 – Los Angeles, CA- The Roxy Theatre
Mon, October 31 – Reno, NV- Knitting Factory
Wed, November 2 - Sacramento, CA - Harlows
Thurs, November 3 – Santa Cruz, CA- The Catalyst
Fri, November 4 - San Francisco, CA - The Fillmore
Sat, November 5 – Chico, CA- Senator Theatre
Sun, November 6 – Arcata, CA- Arcata Theatre
Tues, November 8 – Ashland, OR- Armory
Wed, November 9 – Bend, OR- Domino Room
Thurs, November 10 – Eugene, OR- W.O.W. Hall
Fri, November 11 – Portland, OR- Mt. Tabor Theatre
Sat, November 12 – Seattle, WA- Showbox
Sun, November 13 – Victoria, BC- Club 9one9

 

The Mighty Diamonds Oct 2011
Fri Oct 7: TBA Miami
Sat Oct 8:TBA Key West, FL
Sun Oct 9: TBA Tampa, FL
Tue Oct 11: The Social 54 North Orange Ave | Orlando, FL
Wed Oct 12: Jack Rabitts 1528 Hendricks Ave. Jacksonville, FL
Thurs Oct 13: TBA Charleston, SC
Fri Oct 14- Sun Oct 16: Richmond Folk Festival. Richmond, Virginia
Tue Oct 18: The Engine Room  809 Railroad Avenue, Tallahassee, FL
Wed Oct 19: New Earth Music Hall 227 W. Dougherty St. Athens, GA
Thurs Oct 20:TBA Raleigh,North Carolina
Fri Oct 21-Sat Oct 22: Lake Eden Arts Festival. Black Mountain, N.C.
Sun Oct 23:TBA Winston Salem, NC
Mon Oct 24: Nectars  188 Main St.Burlington, VT
Tue Oct 25: SOB’s 200 Varick St.  NY, NY
Wed Oct 26: TBA Boston, MA
Thurs Oct 27: TBA Hartford, CT
Fri Oct 28: One Pelham East 270 Thames St. Newport, RI
Sat Oct 29:Bambou Baltimore 229 N. Franklintown Rd. Baltimore, MD

 

PATO BANTON TOUR      
24-Sep-2011    Pagosa Springs, CO    The Wolf Creek Pass Benefit Festival    
28-Oct-2011    New Orleans, LA    Club Caribbean    More Details
19-Nov-2011    Downtown Miami, FL    Bayside Rocks Festival

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

Sunday, October 2 - TBA

 

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Thursday-Friday, September 22nd-23rd 2011

New York New York

Friday-Sunday, September 23rd-25th 2011

Piercy CA

Friday-Sunday, September 23rd-25th 2011

Ciurbesti Iasi

Friday-Saturday, September 23rd-24th 2011

Brussels 

 

 

Sunday, September 9th 2012

DARWIN Northern Territory

Saturday, October 1st 2011

Soweto Gauteng

Saturday, October 15th 2011

San Antonio Texas

Monday, October 31st - Friday, November 4th 2011

Miami Florida

Thursday-Saturday, November 10th-19th 2011

St Laurent du Maroni & St Georges de l'Oyapock

Guyane

Saturday, November 19th 2011

Miami Florida

Friday-Sunday, December 9th-11th 2011

Shashemane Oromia

Saturday-Friday, December 17th-23rd 201

Santiago Atitlan Lake Atitlan

 

 

 

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