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Friday-Saturday, June 17-18, 2005
5th Reggae Meeting
Island at Prichovice near Prestice
Near Pilsen, Czech Republic
http://meeting.jahmusic.net Hotline: +420 / 777 108 142

Friday-Sunday, June 17-19, 2005
12th Annual Sierra Nevada World Music Festival
Angel's Camp, California, U.S.
www.snwmf.com
Hotline: 916-777-5550

Saturday, June 18, 2005
Stayner Caribbean Jerk Festival
5968 27/28 Sideroad
Stayner, Ontario, Canada
www.staynerjerkfestival.com
Hotline: 416-298-3568 or 705-428-0591

Saturday, June 18, 2005
Santa Barbara Caribbean Festival
Oak Park
Santa Barbara, California, U.S.
www.caribbean.santabarbara.com
Hotline: 805-687-4701

Saturday, June 18, 2005
San Diego County Fair Reggae Festival
Del Mar County Fairgrounds
San Diego, California, U.S.
www.sdfair.com
Hotline: 858-792-4227

Saturday, June 18, 2005
Reggae In The Desert
Clark County Amphitheater
Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
www.reggaeinthedesert.com
Hotline: 702-455-8200

Saturday-Sunday, June 18-19, 2005
2. Weedbeat Festival
Speicher
bei Hildesheim, Germany
Hotline: 00491714203666

Sunday, June 19, 2005
Summer Splash 2005
Seanote in Hull Ma
Lowell, Massachusetts, U.S.
www.disndatmusic.com
Hotline: 617-436-1632

Sunday, June 19, 2005
9th Annual Reggae Old & New School Jam
Queen Mary Events Park
Long Beach, California, U.S.
www.raggamuffins.org
Hotline: 310-515-3322

Wednesday, June 22, 2005
Montalvo Performing Arts Series
Villa Montalvo
Saratoga, California, U.S.
www.villamontalvo.org
Hotline: 408-961-5858

Friday, June 24, 2005
Sun-Vibrations Reggae Festival
Les Babacools, Sorgente, Runtingz, Rasfaan, MSF Soundsystem
Germany
http://www.sun-vibrations.de
Hotline: +49 (0)5923-96050

Saturday, June 25, 2005
Jefferson State Festival
Riverside Park
Grants Pass, Oregon, U.S.
www.stateofjefferson.org
Hotline: 541-908-2696

Friday-Saturday, June 24-25, 2005
Soca Caribbean Style
Reggae Lounge/Soca Village
Houston, Texas, U.S.
www.reggaewarehouse.mu
Hotline: 281-914-2616

Friday-Sunday, June 24-26, 2005
Adirondack Music Festival 100 Acre Jam
Riverside Park
Lyonsdale, New York, U.S.
www.adirondackmusicfestival.com
Hotline: 315-348-4100

Friday-Saturday, June 24-25, 2005
Island Festival-Kalamazoo
Arcadia Creek Festival Place
Kalamazoo, Michigan, U.S.
www.islandfestkalamazoo.com
Hotline: 269-385-1276

Friday-Saturday, June 24-25, 2005
Vermont Roots Reggae Festival
Northeast Kingdome
West Glover, Vermont, U.S.
www.vermontreggae.org
Hotline: 802-324-7711

Saturday, June 26, 2005
Reggae Summer Jam
Sailinn
Tempe, Arizona, U.S.
Hotline: 602-750-9416

Thursday-Monday, June 30-4, 2005
Houston Caribfest
Tom Bass Park
Houston, Texas, U.S.
www.houstoncaribfest.com
Hotline: 866-227-8395

Friday-Sunday, July 1-3, 2005
Kulturfestival Integration
Zurich / Helvetiaplatz
Switzerland
www.africa-integration.ch
Hotline: 713-726-0365

Friday-Monday, July 1-4, 2005
Houston Caribfest
Tom Bass Park
Houston, Texas, U.S.
www.houstoncaribfest.com
Hotline: 713-726-0365

Friday-Monday, July 1-4, 2005
13th Annual African/Caribbean Int'l Festival of Life
Washington Park
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
www.martinsinterculture.com
Hotline: 312-427-0266

Monday, July 4, 2005
World One Fest
Cerrito Vista Park
El Cerrito, California, U.S.
www.worldoneradio.org
Hotline: none

Friday-Saturday, July 1-9, 2005
Rototom Sunsplash 2005
Osoppo, Parco del Rivellino
Udine, Italy
www.rototomsunsplash.com
Hotline: +39 0434.977314

Sunday-Saturday, July 3-9, 2005
Mayor's Cup Festival & Regatta
Downtown
Plattsburgh, New York, U.S.
www.mayorscup.com
Hotline: 518-562-9708

Thursday-Sunday, July 7-10, 2005
Soa Reggae Riversplash
Tolmin, Slovenia
www.vinylmaniarecords.si
Hotline: none

Friday-Sunday, July 8-10, 2005
Summerjam
Regattainsel, Fuumlhlinger See
Koumlln, Germany
www.summerjam.de
Hotline: 0049711-238 50 50

Saturday, July 9, 2005
Reggae Summer Jam
Suffolk Down
Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
www.lionent.com
Hotline: 617-2650404

Saturday-Sunday, July 9-10, 2005
The Reggae Festival of Wales
Haverfordwest Showground
Pembrokeshire, Wales
www.reggaewales.com/festival
Hotline: +44 (0) 7765 644 337

Saturday-Sunday, July 9-10, 2005
Breizh Sunsplash
Iffendic, France
www.breizhsunsplash.com
Hotline: TBA

Saturday-Sunday, July 9-10, 2005
Jahlove Reggae Festival
Stepping Stone Ranch
Escoheag, Rhode Island, U.S.
www.jahlovefestival.com
Hotline: 401-331-7910

Saturday-Sunday, July 9-10, 2005
Jumpin' & Jammin' Reggae Party
Iguana Ranch Guesthouse
Duncan, B.C., Canada
Hotline: 250-709-9010

Sunday, July 10, 2005
77-Splash
Heineken Music Hall
Amsterdam, Netherlands
www.two77splash.nl
Hotline: none

Festival listings are believed to be correct.
Please contact the promoter directly for more information.

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Now in it's 11th year, The Annual Reggae Festival Guide has 'the' calendar for the hottest reggae festivals in the U.S and Internationally. We all know that reggae is more than just the music. It is part of our life philosophy and belief system, and we can experience it everywhere on the planet every day. This issue looks at reggae and celebrations of life around the world. Our center-spread feature is by photojournalist Richard Brackett. He treks to remote cultures and participates in the ceremonies of villages and tribes. His photos and story will transport you. Bi-linguist DJ and graphic artist Mike Clark edutains us about reggae en Espanol and also the reggaeton craze so popular with the youth. 2005 marks Bob Marley's 60th birthday so Roger Steffens shares a small portion of his knowledge, his photo archive and he reminds us of just how widespread this phenomenon is. We hope this year's issue gives you plenty of information to find the music that guides and enlightens us. Special thanks to all who helped make this happen. Explore, embrace, enjoy! Kaati/Publisher ~ For more information, please visit www.reggaefestivalguide.com.

"KISS ME NECK!"

Greetings brethren and sistren! This is the latest update on the crisis in the Dafur region in the Sudan. The people that live there are victims of genocide. The Syrian government is currently using them as human guinea pigs by testing out the effect of nuclear weapons on the population. Please send some powerful prayers out to this part of the world to help them overcome this atrocity. For more information, please visit www.iabolish.com. --Nya of Wordsound

For contributions to this section of the E-Guide, "In Jah's Name We Pray", please email festivalsreggaefestivalguide.com.

One of the best marketing strategies a business or organization can use is postcards. Even before the arrival of online postcard printing and mailing services, postcards had a good reputation amongst guerilla marketers because:

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* You can add a personal note. Plus, postcards create a pleasant emotional response because they are usually received by friends and family.

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Thank you notes. You can send a quick thank you to anyone for any reason and they will be so surprised and pleased that you took the time. If someone sends you a referral or business lead, gives you some information you needed, mentions you in an article - send them a note that shows you appreciate it!

A follow-up offer or service. Within 30 days after a purchase of a product or completion of a service, send them a discounted offer for a related service or product. Don't miss the opportunity for an after-sale contact.

Gift certificates or coupons. Show your best customers that you appreciate them by sending a gift certificate that they can use any time in the next year. Even better, leave a space on it for them to fill out a friend or colleagues name and give it to someone else to introduce them to your business.

Announce a new project or completed work. Postcards are perfect for photographers, web designers, architects, graphic artists, or anyone else who wants to keep their clients in the loop on what they are working on, with something visual and tangible.

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Remember special days. Send your contacts a holiday greeting or thank you note for Thanksgiving. If you keep track of special dates in your customer's lives like birthdays or anniversaries, you can send them a colorful postcard letting them know you are thinking of them.

Reminders. Businesses that rely on repeat business can take advantage of postcards to send reminders and its not just for dentists any more! Why not remind your past customers of upcoming birthdays or anniversaries, or special holidays like secretaries' day or thanksgiving, at just the right time? Or perhaps your database tells you when they have likely run out of whatever they bought so you can send them a reminder that its time to visit you again.

Just staying in touch. People like to be remembered and postcards are an economical and easy way to say "thinking of you."

Recognition. Send out a postcard to let people know your good news about accomplishments and awards or reviews you have received.

Invitations to an event. Postcards can be used to announce seminars you are speaking at, open houses, book signings, and any variety of special events.

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Chef Judith O'Loughlin is pleased to announce the opening of her new restaurant - "The Caribbean Cove" - at 2556 Telegraph Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94704. Open for lunch and dinner from Tuesday through Sunday, the restaurant will serve up Judith's fare of exotic and authentic Caribbean dishes. Long-time fans of Judith and newcomers alike are invited to come and celebrate!

The Caribbean Cove is a woman-of-color owned independent restaurant and catering business serving the San Francisco Bay area. The Caribbean Cove serves up authentic Caribbean cuisine for a wide range of special occasions including hosted events, corporate parties, wedding receptions, them parties, backstage cooking for music events and more. For a menu and information on services, visit www.thecaribbeancove.com.

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