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There's a little somethin' for everyone who is passionate about reggae in the E-Guide!
- Reggae Festivals
- Island Recipe: Mother Culture's Ital Stew by Sister Carol
- News Flash: Tribute to Roots Concert, San Diego, California
- Band Promotion: Describing Your Band for More Web Traffic & Fans
- In Jah's Name We Pray: Don't Stop the Fight for Freedom
- Travel: Dunn's River Falls in Jamaica
- FREE Ads for Reggae Businesses Submit an Article
- Fun & Games: Though she might have the "Gangsta Blues" she won't hesitate to tell you to "Tek Him Back" or a "Little White Lie." She can also let you know "Its a Pity" "yuh Nuh Ready."
- About Reggae Festival E-Guide
Friday, September 30, 2005
Ambassador David's Reggae SunSplash
Intersection
Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
www.caribbeanconnections2002.com
Hotline: 269-665-7483
Friday-Saturday, September 30-1, 2005
5th Show-me Sunplash
Kiener Plaza Park
St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
www.acfaces.com
Hotline: 314-703-1819
Saturday-Sunday, October 8-9, 2005
Warsaw Reggae Fest 2005
Klub Proxima
Warsaw, Poland
www.warsaw-reggae.independent.pl
Hotline: +48 0 501 718 313
Friday-Saturday, October 14-15, 2005
Peter Tosh Tribute with Andrew Tosh
La Paz and Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur
Mexico
www.bajareggaefest.com
Hotline: 52-612-145-0009
Saturday, October 15, 2005
Tribute to the Roots
SOMA
San Diego, California, U.S.
www.traderootsreggae.com/20th.html
Hotline: 619-299-7824
Friday-Saturday, October 21-22, 2005
4th Annual Las Vegas Legends of Rasta Reggae Festival
Spring Mountain Ranch State Park
Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
(Take Hwy.89 off Interstate 5, 48 miles)
www.legendsofrastareggaefestival.com
Hotline: 281-893-0044
Saturday, October 22, 2005
Reggae on the Lake (East Carolina)
Pitt County Fairgrounds
Greenville, North Carolina, U.S.
www.reggaeonthelake.com
Hotline: 252-341-7735
Monday, October 24, 2005
One Love Peace Festival
Spring Mountain Ranch State Park
Fredericksburg, Virginia, U.S.
www.natural-mystics.com
Hotline: 540-899-6789
Friday, November 11, 2005
One Love Sound Fest
WFF(Feature Films Works) Wystawowa Street 1
Wrocław, Poland
http://www.onelove.pl
Hotline: none
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Mother Culture's Ital StewBy Sister Carol (Rounder Records)
Ingredients
* 2 C dried beans (any kind)
* 2 medium Idaho potatoes
* 1 C diced yellow yams
* 2 medium sweet potatoes
* 12 medium okra
* 2 C fresh corn (cut kernels off cob)
* 3 medium carrots
* 3 stalks of scallions
* 3 cloves fresh garlic
* 1 small green Scotch bonnet (habanero) pepper
* 3 C natural coconut milk
* 1 T soya margarine
* 7-12 pimento seeds (allspice)
* 3 pieces fresh thyme
* 2 C whole wheat flour
* Fresh cilantro (garnish)
Directions
Soak beans in distilled water overnight to remove the gas. Chop garlic and thyme, and dice remaining vegetables. Put beans to boil with scallions, pimento seeds, thyme, garlic, and pepper. Add coconut milk to boil along with beans until fully cooked, then add vegetables to the pot. Knead flour with a little water to make small dumplings (spinners). Add spinners to pot and boil until cooked. When stew starts to thicken, add soya margarine and simmer to flavor. Garnish with cilantro. Serve with brown rice and a salad.
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October 15, SOMA, San Diego, California
About the Artists
"One of Jamaica's most distinguished and beloved vocalists, Horace Andy is blessed with one of the most distinctive voices on the island and his emotive delivery just adds further weight to his reputation. His classic recordings from the '70s remain crucial listening, while his more recent work with trip-hop heroes Massive Attack has introduced the singer to an entire new generation of devoted fans. Indeed, Andy's work has been of such consistently high caliber over the years that there's never been a time when he wasn't releasing exceptional records." (Jo-Ann Greene, All Music Guide ) http://www.vh1.com/artists/az/andy_horace/artist.jhtml
Cornell Campbell could be called the Sam Cooke of Jamaican music- so sweet is his soulful falsetto. With a string of hits for Studio 1("Queen of the Minstrel", "Stars") already under-his-belt as a member of the short-lived Eternals, he teamed up with ace producer Bunny Lee in the mid-70s. Together they created some of the most lasting roots-and-culture tunes of the era including "The Gorgon" and "Natty Dread Inna Grenwich Farm".
Studio musicians Fully Fullwood (bass), Tony Chin (guitar), and Santa Davis (drums) all worked for Bunny Lee as a part of the Aggrovators. Their sessions for Lee formed the cornerstone of rockers-style Jamaican riddims with Santa's signature "flying cymbal" stylings. Many of the most memorable tunes of this era, voiced for Lee by both Horace Andy and Cornell Campbell, feature the Aggrovators at their hardest. Later, they became better known internationally for their work as members of the Soul Syndicate and, eventually, Peter Tosh's Word, Sound, and Power band. www.fullyfullwood.com.
The enigmatic Martin Campbell, based in Redding, U.K., played his San Diego/ U.S. debut to packed-houses in 2001. This self-produced singer-songwriter created an immediate sensation and his reputation as a roots favorite has since grown steadily. His recent appearance at the 2005 Bob Marley Day in San Diego garnered rave reviews and his return is highly anticipated www.channelonereggae.com.
About the Concert
Headlining the show are veteran singers Horace Andy and Cornell Campbell who will both be making their San Diego stage debuts. Special guest Martin Campbell of Channel One Studio fame, will be making an exclusive U.S. appearance for this night only. The legendary stage band for the show features seasoned session players Fully Fullwood, Tony Chin, and drummer Santa Davis, all of Soul Syndicate / Word, Sound, Power fame. Kush and Jah Blood Fiyah Angels www.fiyahangels.com, San Diego's top roots reggae band, will open the show and heat up the stage for a truly wonderful night to come.
Be sure to come out to witness and be apart of this once in a lifetime event to help celebrate the 20th anniversary of TRADE ROOTS REGGAE with some of roots' hardest hitters www.traderootsreggae.com. The event is an all ages event and will be held at the SOMA www.somasandiego.com. SOMA is located 3350 Sports Arena Blvd. in San Diego. On-line advanced ticket sales are now available from the SOMA website. Box office sales at SOMA start September 1. For more information call 619.226.7662. A special thanks go out to all the sponsors who are helping to put on this special celebration. See you all there and be ready for a crucial time!
By Marc Gunn
It continues to boggle my mind how many bands don't take the time to come up with a decent description of their music. It's extremely important, and when you're marketing yourself online, it's essential.
So grab some paper, we're gonna create two simple band descriptions that will help you earn you web traffic and help you with all aspects of your music promotion. Whether you're looking to promote your band to someone in an elevator, on the phone or submitting to a directory, these two descriptions will serve you well.
The Ten-Word Elevator Description
David Hooper of Kathode Raye music uses the term "Elevator Description" as a way of describing your music quickly. Your Elevator Description is the words you would use in an elevator if you had to say what type of music you do quickly... in just ten words.
This might seem like the most-difficult part about describing your band, but it's also the most useful all around. To do it, focus on an intense description combined with a benefit for your audience. I put this quick description in the first sentence on our homepage.
"The Original Celtic Renaissance music group from Austin, Texas offering free Celtic mp3 downloads." Obviously it's not ten-words exactly. But it gets the point across.
Musical style: "original Celtic Renaissance music"
Location: Austin, Texas
Benefit: free Celtic MP3 downloads
Short sweet and to the point. Obviously, not everyone is as focused on downloading music. Coming up with benefits, but do some brainstorming and you'll find your niche.
Check out these descriptions:
Mountain Mirrors
Psychedelic Zen Rock. Fans of Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd
or Spiritualized will enjoy this music. Free MP3 Downloads!
http://www.mountainmirrors.com
The Rogues
A Houston based Pipe and Drum Band with an attitude.
http://www.therogues.com
Gilli Moon
Melodic-Kinda-Folkie-Indie with a multi-layered guitar (and all-sorts) wall of sound.
http://www.gillimoon.com
Add your elevator description to your "Description" META Tag. Also add an even shorter description in your title tag, and you'll boost your traffic for people looking for those keywords.
Stay tuned for Part 2 of "Two Easy Steps to Describing Your Band for Greater Web Traffic and More Fans."
If you're looking for more great web traffic tips for your music, David Nevue wrote the book on it, literally. See how he earned over $4000 per month turning music into a full-time profession. It's all in this book How to Successfully Promote Your Music on the Internet.
Bard Marc Gunn of the Brobdingnagian Bards has helped 1000's of musicians save and make money with their musical groups through his monthly newsletter, Bards Crier Music Marketing and Promotion Ezine. Now you can get FREE "how-to" music marketing and promotion advice by visiting www.bardscrier.com. No time to visit the site? Subscribe to the Bards Crier Ezine for Free. Just email subscribebardscrier.com
By James Curt Byrum
This week I was reminded that the E-Guide ezine is celebrating it's 50th Issue. The E-Guide team has provided a constant source of the best roots, reggae and world music festivals listings around the globe - a blessed thing! Blessings to continue to promote gatherings of like-minded, freedom-loving people all over the globe.
With freedom in mind, reggae was born in the hearts of it's people who struggled with oppression while believing the spirit of the warrior. As long as there are those without freedom, this music will continue to be a relevant voice of freedom's will and the evidence of a higher power from which all life springs forth! I pray that as people gather at festivals throughout the world, the dream of One World, One Love would resonate in their souls as we all join in the freedom fight from wherever we stand on this Mother Earth.
As I contemplate freedom, I reflect on world history and reminded of the ancients, the martyrs, the persecuted, blood of those who have died in struggle for freedom. I also remember the innocent victims of slavery who were denied humanity and civil liberty. What courage the Chinese student displayed when he stood alone in front of the tanks in Tiananmen Square (see right). Without these warriors, we would not be standing here.
Academics promotes free thinking over ideology. Beware of anyone who tries to limit education to the elite. Truly tolerance is at the heart of all freedom. The oppressors do not tolerate personal freedom. They do not trust our judgment. We must fight those who seek to conform us to their agendas and greed-based reality. The freedom to worship, the freedom to play music, the freedom to debate information, and the ability to have choices are essential freedoms all humans deserve!
One Love,
James
Passionate for human rights and politics, bourgeoning writer James Curt Byrum keeps his readers abreast of current news events. In addition to being a writer, he is a Respiratory Therapist residing in California. James also has a passion for music of all genres, writes experimental music and is a poet/lyricist. Reach James at oroborussbcglobal.net. Website: www.jamescurtbyrum.com.
By Clint Leung
One of the ports of call for our Royal Caribbean cruise ship during the week of November 28/04 was Ocho Rios, Jamaica. Probably the most famous site in the region is Dunn's River Falls and we chose to tour it on our own rather than through one of the cruise ship tours. Once we disembarked from the cruise ship, there were cabs and shuttle buses available at the pier. Cabs to Dunn's River Falls were $22 US for a return trip. Cabs allowed 1-3 people per vehicle. We were also told at the pier that small shuttle buses also go to the Falls at $5.50 US per person. These were also based on return trips. The only problem with shuttle buses was that we had to wait until they filled up the shuttle before leaving for the Falls so since we were the first on the bus, we had to wait about 15 minutes for it to fill up. The driver then asks you when you want to be picked up at the Falls for the return trip. Our driver suggested 2 hours to see the Falls so we agreed on this time duration.
Once at the Falls, a woman then came onboard the shuttle to sell tickets for admission to the site at $10 US per adult person which was the same rate at the park's ticket booth. Once inside the Dunn's facility, there were rentals for special rubber shoes as well as lockers. We carried a small backpack so we didn't require paying for a locker. We also brought along our scuba diving booties so we didn't have to rent those rubber shoes on site either. The cruise ship shop was also selling these rubber shoes in advance. Shoes of some type are highly recommended as the rocks on the Falls can be slippery and some of the bottoms of the water pools are a bit rocky. If you have old sneakers you don't mind getting wet, they will be suitable for the climb up the falls as well. Our scuba diving booties turned out to be sufficient. The entrance to the site is at the top of the falls so we took some stairs that were adjacent to the falls to the bottom where the beach and entrance to the climb were.
There are official guides dressed in blue polo shirts and shorts who will take groups up the falls. Normally, they will ask to carry all cameras for you so they can take photos of you as you climb. Of course, they expect to be well tipped for their services. Also, groups were told to hold hands forming a human chain up the falls. This was suppose to make things safer but as we witnessed, this method of going up the falls is not a guarantee against falling. We saw a woman let go and she fell down the rocks during one of the steeper sections. She wasn't badly hurt but we imagined that she sustained some nice bruises. There are various points along the falls where you could get off the falls and back on the stairs to walk up the rest of the way.
Not everyone there attempted to climb the falls as many were happy to just walk dry along the side on the stairs. We chose not to go with any of the groups which tend to go up the left side of the falls. We made our way up on our own mostly on the right side. With some breaks for photos, we made it all the way up the falls in about 30 minutes. Going with a group would have taken longer for sure. The water is a bit cool and if you have a wetsuit, it is highly suggested that you wear it for the climb. Cameras used there up the falls are also recommended to be water resistant since they likely will get wet. We left our digital camera on the ship and took one of those $25 underwater cameras.
After climbing the falls, we headed back down to the relatively small but uncrowded beach where the ocean water was warmer until it was time to depart. The exit back at the top of the falls was strategically located at the end of a market so we did have to go through some locals who tried to sell us their souvenirs. These locals who worked inside the Dunn's site were hustling but not as aggressively as those in the town of Ocho Rios. The shuttle bus arrived at the site parking lot on time as agreed. The total amount we spent including the park admission and the shuttle was $31 US for the two of us. Taking an organized tour through the cruise ship would have cost more than double this amount. So it is quite possible to tour Dunn's River Falls on your own rather than take the more expensive tours. We were glad that we did see Dunn's River Falls but we thought that it was not nearly as impressive as depicted on photos in travel brochures.
The official website for Dunn's River Falls is http://www.dunnsriverja.com
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