JUNIOR REID with the REGGAE ANGELS and WADA & ANDREW BLOOD

This routing marks the return of Junior Reid to the West Coast of the U.S. after a month-long tour in April and May of 2005. This tour was followed by a top performance by Junior Reid and the Reggae Angels at the Reggae on the River festival in August 2005, and subsequent headline performance at the Dreadstock Festival in Vallejo CA. What followed was a headline position on Rocktober festivals on four of the Hawaiian Islands. Now, a year later they embark on the road again for a tour of festivals and club dates including the Northwest World Reggae Festival and The Victoria Ska Festival in British Columbia, Canada.

June 27th: Cooney's - Santa Barbara, CA
June 28th: The Downtown Brewery - San Luis Obispo, CA
June 29th: The Coach House - San Juan Capistrano, CA
June 30th: World Beat Cultural Center - San Diego, CA
July 1st: The Belly Up - Solana Beach, CA
July 2nd: The Rhythm Lounge - Long Beach, CA
July 3rd: Palladium - Tijuana, Mexico
July 4th: Sonoma Community Center - Sonoma, CA
July 5th: Caspar Inn - Caspar, CA
July 6th: Ashkenaz - Berkeley, CA
July 7th: The Catalyst - Santa Cruz, CA
July 8th: Mazzottis - Arcata, CA
July 10th: The Taboo - Eugene, OR
July 12th: Boundary Bay Brewery - Bellingham, WA
July 14th: Garfinkles - Whistler, BC
July 15th: Victoria Curling Club (Victoria Ska Festival) - Victoria, BC
July 16th: The Fluid - Nelson, BC
July 17th: The Sidetrack Café - Edmonton, Alberta
July 18th: Flanagans - Whitefish, MT
July 19th: Charlie's - Bab, MT
July 20th: The Other Side - Missoula, MT
July 21st: The Zebra Cocktail Lounge - Bozeman, MT
July 22nd: The Big Easy - Spokane, WA
July 23rd: Northwest World Reggae Festival - Pudding River, OR

Junior Reid first won the hearts of people around the world as the lead vocalist for Black Uhuru. He has matured and gained strength as an artist performing solo and has worked to produce other artists at his One Blood recording studio in Kingston, Jamaica. Junior Reid is a top festival performer with compelling showmanship and melodic phrasing. JR is truly a man of the people, consistently in demand.

Also on the lineup are Wada and Andrew Blood, the sons of Junior Reid who deliver modern singjay style conscious anthems, trading verses and moving as a unit on stage with confidence and precision.

J.R. has a new CD called CLEAN UP YOUR HEART, which is soon to be released. He has recently toured Japan, South America, and the Eastern U.S.

Several of Reid's hits such as "One Blood", "Mashing Up the Earth" and "Fit You Haffi Fit" have risen to anthem status.

Junior Reid first won the hearts of people around the world as the lead vocalist for Black Uhuru. Several of Reid's hits such as "One Blood", "Mashing Up the Earth" and "Fit You Haffi Fit" have risen to anthem status. He has matured and gained strength as an artist performing solo and has worked to produce other artists at his One Blood recording studio in Kingston, Jamaica. Junior Reid is a top festival performer with compelling showmanship and melodic phrasing.

The Reggae Angels will accompany Junior Reid. This is a group which tours with artists such as the Abyssinians, Everton Blender and many more. They have toured consistently since the mid-90's, bringing their spiritually uplifting message to the people. Lyrically their original music affirms such qualities as generosity, balance and gratitude. The Reggae Angels have one of the most extensive discographies of any American reggae band. Now touring with their 13th and latest release - MAKE BLESSINGS, on the Explorer Recordings label.

For more show information go to www.reggaeangels.com

BEFORE THE LEGEND SWEEPSTAKES

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In celebration of their new book, Before The Legend - The Rise of Bob Marley by Christopher John Farley, Amistad Books is hosting a fabulous sweepstakes with 180 prizes! Enter today on www.ReggaeFestivalGuide.com. The random-pick drawing will occur on September 16, 2006. The first name chosen will win the Grand Prize upon the winner's qualifications and confirmation. The next 50 names chosen will receive a hardcover copy of the book. The next 30 winners will be sent a one-size-fits-all knit beanie by Livity Outernational and the final 100 people win one of an assortment of irie gifts. (Note: U.S. addresses only.)

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The Grand Prize includes two VIP backstage passes to Ragga Muffins Festival at the Long Beach Arena in Long Beach, CA, February 17-18, 2007. The winner will also receive roundtrip airfare for two with ground transportation to and from the airport (from U.S. point of origin), plus a two-night stay at the festival host hotel - the Long Beach Hyatt. If you win, and live less than 200 miles from the Long Beach Airport or LAX, no problem mon! We'll send a car for you and your guest from your home to the hotel and back. Imagine the excitement of mingling with your favorite reggae performers backstage!

Although the lineup for 2007 hasn't been announced yet, each year gets better and better. 2006 included reggae icons such as The Wailers, Gregory Isaacs, The Itals and Freddie McGregor and artists from the current generation like Gentleman, Anthony B, Dezarie, Matisyahu, Richie Spice and Lutan Fyah. This excellent Grand Prize is complements of Moss Jacobs Presents in association with Ragga Muffins Production. Please check website for updates: www.raggamuffinsfestival.com. Transportation is provided by Amistad Books /Harper Collins Publishing.

Fifty lucky people will each win a copy of the new hardcover Bob Marley book, Before The Legend - The Rise of Bob Marley. To commemorate the 25th anniversary of the passing of this musical genius, the book goes beyond the myth of Marley to bring you the private side of the reggae superstar few people ever really knew.

Thirty winners will receive knit beanies from Livity Outernational, a one love inspired clothing, hat and luggage company. Check out their full line of products at www.livity.org. One hundred more winners will enjoy a gift from one of our sponsors!...

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Photo of Baaba Maal courtesy of www.baabamaal.tv Photo of Nasio Fontaine by Justine Ketola Photo of Cornell Campbell by Jim Marshall

The 13th Annual Sierra Nevada Music Festival has now released single-day tickets

The 13th Annual Sierra Nevada Music Festival has now released single-day tickets for sale to festival, taking place June 23-25, 2006. The festival takes place at the Mendocino County Fairgrounds in Boonville, California. With more than 40 of the finest roots reggae and world music bands, 60 international arts & crafts vendors, exotic cuisine and a kid's activity area, this event will be talked about for the entire summer season!

Check out the website www.snwmf.com for the full artist lineup.

Baaba Maal from Senegal performs Friday June 23, at 10pm

Sierra Nevada World Music Festival Artist Spotlights: Cocoa Tea & Nasio Fontaine

Cocoa Tea and Xterminator Team Up on SAVE US OH JAH (VP Records)
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 

South Florida Upcoming Events

JUNE 25, Sunday, $30: King of Kings Reggae Show

Wisdom, Knowledge & Overstanding with Capleton, I-Wayne, Turbulence, Spragga Benz, Jessie Jender, Natural Black, Frisco Kid, Louie Culture, Determine, Lil Amlak, Lyrical, & Weedimyre. Backed by: Step by Step Band. MC: Ras Isaiah. Each artist will speak for 4 minutes before performance. Lockhart Stadium, Ft Lauderdale

July 1, Sat, 2-11pm, $45: The Soulful Saturday

Ms. Lauryn Hill - Acoustic set, India Arie, Al Green, The Roots & Politicks, Against the Girl. Hosted by DJ Irie Experience the excitement of this concert featuring some of the best soul and hip-hop performers ever including Al Green, The Roots, Ms. Lauryn Hill, India.Aire, DJ Irie, Politicks and Against the Girl. Al Green was the first great soul singer of the '70s and is considered the last great Southern soul singer. His all-time hits include Let's Stay Together (1972), I'm Still in Love With You, Look What You Done for Me and Call Me. The Roots' acclaimed hip-hop releases include Do You Want More?, Clones, Things Fall Apart and Phrenology. Deemed the mother of hip-hop invention, the Grammy award-winning Lauryn Hill made her solo debut with the critically acclaimed The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill released in 1998; the Fugees band member also released MTV Unplugged No. 2.0 in 2002.

The 12-time Grammy nominated India. Arie debuted with the highly successful Acoustic Soul; the neo-classic soul artist is set to release Testimony: Vol. 1, Life & Relationship on June 27.

DJ Irie of 99 Jamz, one of Florida's hottest hip-hop radio stations, is also the official team DJ for the Miami Heat pro basketball team. Politicks, a Washington D.C. based soul rock band anticipates the soon release of its debut album. A popular band based in Miami, Against the Girl is also set release its debut album in the upcoming months.

Meyer Amphitheater, 105 Evernia St., West Palm Beach 33401, Info Lines: (877) 685-3853, Show web site: http://thesoulfulsaturdays.com, Tickets: www.wantickets.com

JULY 8, Saturday: The Jamaica Vintage Music Festival

Jamaican music, food and culture, come to Davie, Florida at the Bergeron Rodeo Grounds. Performers will include: GREGORY ISAACS, KEN BOOTHE, LEROY "HEPTONES" SIBBLES, JOHN HOLT, FAB 5, BIG YOUTH, GEM MYERS, NANA MCLEAN , THE KING OF SKA- DERRICK MORGAN, plus THE MELODIANS, PAPA MICHIGAN , AND JOHNNY CLARKE. A day of vintage Reggae, Rocksteady and Ska music fused with jerk chicken, escovitch fish, curried goat, storytellers, drummers, dancers, a traditional Mento band and a kiddie park. All that exemplifies the culture of the island paradise: Jamaica.

Gate opens at 12 noon, show time 2pm sharp. Tickets $30 in advance, day of Show $40, Children 12 and under FREE Parking, $2 per car. Located at Bergeron Rodeo Grounds, 4271 Davie Rd. Davie Florida. 33314, PHONE- {954} 321-0882 {305} 778-7228 FAX 954 344-7685, e-mail information: LMACKIE777AOL.COM & LMACKIE777COMCAST.NET, contact: Luther Mackenzie at 954 321-0882 or 305 778-7228

July 14, Fri., 10pm - ?, FREE: 7th Annual Remembering Dennis Brown Tribute

Calling all DENNIS BROWN Fans near and far!! The London Connection with Statutory Fingerprinting & Notary presents: THE 7TH ANNUAL REMEMBERING DENNIS BROWN TRIBUTE featuring early dance performance from MARCIA BALL, DENNIS BROWN musical selections from SISTAH LIVETH, LONDON CONNECTION (Ras Mikey & Selecta Tony - WAVS 1170am), and ITAL-K from 91.3fm Miami. Location: Tavern on the Green, 315 South 62nd Ave, Hollywood, Fla. phone: 954.962.7618 or 954.460.0090

Ingredients:

• 4 cups water
• 6 green bananas (medium size)
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Put 2 cups water in saucepan to boil.

2. Peel bananas and blender with two cups of water and salt until the desired consistency is reached.

Cooking time: 25 min
Serves: 6

Courtesy of www.ReggaeTrain.com

Frankie 1987-2006

Last Sunday evening I attended a funeral for a young man who had died ten days earlier. Frankie was nineteen when he died. He was an avid acoustic guitar player who could always be found in front of the local grocery store strumming tunes from the band, SUBLIME.

Frankie hardly ever drank alcohol, but he was riding in a car with someone who had been drinking and paid the ultimate price for his decision. According to Mother's Against Drunk Driving (MADD), alcohol-related fatalities among teens account for thirty-six percent of all fatalities of people that age. While overall teen drunk driving has decreased three percent over the last few years, the general population of people driving while intoxicated has risen. Around forty percent of people who die in car crashes are alcohol-related.

As a father myself attending the funeral with my son on Father's Day, I thought of how hard it must be for Frankie's father to accept this tragedy. At the memorial he used the opportunity to remind the teenagers of the importance of sober driving. Especially in this season of gathering and celebration we must be aware and designate a sober driver.

I pray that everyone would have a great time attending festivals and make it home safe and sound, and remember... * "Lovin', is what we've got!"

Blessings,
Curt

* Sublime tune, "What I Got"; Sublime lyric, "lovin', is what i got, i got, i got".

"Blending a love of dance-hall and rock-steady reggae rhythms with an aggressive punk ethic, SUBLIME spread its garage hall gospel all across America, creating a rabid, grass-roots following everywhere they went, especially in the surf/skate/snowboard communities."

Passionate for human rights and politics, bourgeoning writer Curt Byrum keeps his readers abreast of current news events. In addition to being a writer, he is a Respiratory Therapist residing in California. Curt also has a passion for music of all genres, writes experimental music and is a poet/lyricist. Reach Curt at curtreggaefestivaleguide.com. Website: www.jamescurtbyrum.com.

Courtesy of Roots Music Report "where only the music matters". This chart reflects the radio airplay spins of some of the most prominent people in the genre, worldwide. Reporters to the chart include over 100 radio stations who are playing reggae; record stores and distributors selling the reggae; clubs booking blues artists; and key music correspondents throughout the world.

For further information about the Roots Music Report, visit www.rootsmusicreport.com
 

Generated on: Wednesday 21st of June 2006 11:18:20 PM
TW	LW	Artist:	CD Title:	Label:	Weeks On:	Location:
1	2	MIDNITE	JAH GRID	I GRADE	12	ST CROIX
2	12	BURRO BANTON	RISE AND SHINE	MASSIVE B	12	JAMAICA
3	3	DENNIS BROWN	SUPER REGGAE & SOUL HITS	TROJAN	12	JAMAICA
4	10	YAMI BOLO	MINISTRY	SELF	12
5	1	JAH CURE	NEVER DIE LIKE A FOOL	DANGER ZONE	12	JAMAICA
6	11	SUGAR MINOTT	DANCEHALL BUSINESS	BLACK ROOTS	12	JAMAICA
7	8	MISTY IN ROOTS	FORWARD	KAZ	12	UK
8	9	BURNING SPEAR	OUR MUSIC	BURNING MUSIC	12	JAMAICA
9	7	LUCIANO	JAH WORDS	RAS SANCTUARY	12
10	16	ANTHONY B	SMOKE FREE	BOGALUSA	12	JAMAICA
11	13	MICHAEL ROSE	BABYLON 9/11	LOVE INJECTION	12	JAMAICA
12	14	LACKSLEY CASTELL	PRINCESS LADY	NEGUS ROOTS	12
13	4	JR REID	ONE BLOOD	VP	12
14	5	FAT FREDDY'S DROP	THE DROP	WANDERING EYE	12	AUSTRALIA
15	15	JOSEY WALES	COWBOY STYLE	SELF	12
16	NEW	NATIRUTS	NOSSA MISSÃO		1	BRAZIL
17	19	NUCLEUS ROOTS	HEART OF DUB	UNIVERSAL EGG	1	UK
18	24	DUB INCORPORATION	DANS LE DÉCOR	PRODUCTION SPECIALES	1	FRANCE
19	NEW	THE LAMBSBREAD	SALVATION	ADIN NIN RECORDS	1	HI
20	NEW	VARIOUS ARTIST	BLOODSUCKER SELECTION RIDDIM	JAH SOUL JAH	1	GERMANY
21	NEW	MDV	ROOTS ALL SORTS	2 MUCH PEACE & QUIET	1	UK
22	6	NATURAL BLACK	BE PATIENT	P G MUSIC	12	JAMAICA
23	39	BINGHI GHOST	STREET HITS	STREET SCHOLAR RECORDS	5
24	NEW	SAHRA INDIO	GOODS GONNA HAPPEN	OLUMEYE RECORDS	1	HI
25	NEW	VARIOUS ARTIST	ROOTS OF DUB FUNK 5 POWER OF DUB	TANTY RECORDS	1	UK
26	NEW	THE LAMBSBREAD	SING PRAISE	ADIN NIN RECORDS	1	HI
27	NEW	AFRICAN BUSH DOCTOR	JAH WAY	CHARM	1	SIERRA LEONE
28	NEW	MAD PROFESSOR	NEXT REVOLUTION WILL BE DUBWISE	ARIWA	1	JAMAICA
29	17	MONTY ALEXANDER WITH ERNEST RANGLIN	ROCKSTEADY	TELARC	6
30	18	VARIOUS ARTIST	CAPITAL P	VP	4	NY
31	19	ZIGGY MARLEY	DRAGONFLY	RCA	6
32	20	BOB MARLEY & WAILERS	SLOGANS	ISLAND	13	JAMAICA
33	21	GREGORY ISAACS	MR. ISAACS	BLOOD & FIRE	5	JA
34	22	BEAT PHARMACY	CONSTANT PRESSURE	DEEP SPACE MEDIA	5
35	23	LEROY SMART	DREAD HOT IN AFRICA	MAKASOUND	5
36	24	ABIJAH	SAMPLER	KRUCIAL REGGAE	5
37	25	JR. KELLY	FIVE DESCIPLES- PT4	PENITENTIARY RECORDS	5
38	26	MESSENJAHZ	JOURNEY TO ZION	ONYXION	5
39	27	DILL-IN-JAH & PITT	ORIGINAL SONGS OF	AFRICAN DESCENDANTS	5
40	28	MUGZEE	OUTHOUSE VOL1	ODC/BOO RECORDS	3
41	29	THE VICEROYS	INNA DE YARD	MAKASOUND	3
42	30	BIG YOUTH	MUSICOLOGY	VISION SOUNDS	3
43	31	CHRONICLE	FEEL THIS ONE	LOCAL WORKS	3
44	32	JAH-N-I	RASTAFARI LIVE	HIGH HOPES	3
45	33	ZIGGI	HIGH TIME	ROCK'N VIBES-DAS VIBES	3
46	34	RAS PENCO	RIGHT PLACE	5TH ELEMENT	3
47	35	M	CD SINGLE	5TH ELEMENT	3
48	36	RANKIN SCROO	ABOVE DEM	CRUCIAL YOUTH/PULL UUUP	3
49	37	EVERTON BLENDER	MY TIME	EXPLORER	3
50	38	JAH MASON	RISE	UPRISING MUSIC	3

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