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There's a little somethin' for everyone who is passionate about reggae in the E-Guide!
- Reggae Festivals
- Jamaican Recipe: Fried Green Plantains
- Band Promotion: Band Websites with Flash Hinder Productivity?
- In Jah's Name We Pray: Katrina: Innocent Name, Not Innocent Devastation
- Reggae Biz Marketing: The New Branding Awareness
- Fun & Games: Foundational English roots, they are "Servant to Jah" and "Poor and the Needy" who know of a "New Day" on "Earth."
Friday-Saturday, September 9-10, 2005
Hootenany Roots Festival
Kneadmore Community Field
Needmore, Indiana, U.S.
www.otterfest.com/reggae
Hotline: TBA
Friday-Sunday, September 9-11, 2005
Trinity Tribal Stomp
Trinity Co. Fairgrounds
Hayfork, California, U.S.
Hotline: 530-623-2656
Saturday, September 10, 2005
Charlemont Reggae Fest
Charlemont Fairgrounds
Charlemont, Massachusetts, U.S.
www.charlemontreggaefest.com
Hotline: 413-367-9309
Saturday, September 10, 2005
Portland Hemp Stalk
Portland, Oregon, U.S.
www.hempstalk.org
www.portlandhempstalk.org
Hotline: none
Friday-Sunday, September 10-11, 2005
Lafayette Reggae & Cultural Festival
Pelican Park
Carencro (near Lafayette), Louisiana, U.S.
www.lafayettereggaefestival.com
Hotline: 337-886-0572
Friday-Sunday, September 16-18, 2005
Bayou Bacchanal Caribbean Festival
Armstrong Park
New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
www.bayoubacchanal.com
Hotline: 504-906-9697
Friday-Sunday, September 16-18, 2005
Earthdance: Global Dance Festival for Peace
Black Oak Ranch
HWY 101 Laytonville, California, U.S.
www.earthdance.org/sf/
Hotline: 541-770-5112
Saturday, September 17, 2005
Ruhrpott Reggae Open Air Festival - Family Day
Amphitheater Gelsenkirchen
Gelsenkirchen, Germany
www.amphitheater-gelsenkirchen.com
Hotline: none
Friday-Sunday, September 17-18, 2005
13th Annual Imagine Peace Festival-Reggae, Music, Culture, Art, Healing Arts, Peace
World Peace Sanctuary- 154 Acres in the Berkshires
Amenia, New York, U.S.
www.imaginepeacefestival.com
Hotline: 1-800-PEACELINE
Saturday-Sunday, September 17-18, 2005
One Root Festival
Royer Park (Sacramento Area)
Roseville, California, U.S.
www.oneroot.org
Hotline: 916-772-2557
Friday-Saturday, September 23-25, 2005
Benefit-2nd Annual Mt. Shasta Gathering of Tribes & World Music
Festival
On the River~On the Rez
Dana, California, U.S.
(I-5 Exit 736 to County Road A19,48 mi.)
EMAIL
Hotline: 451-472-0215
Saturday, September 24, 2005
Garden Valley Music Festival & Benefit Concert
Garden Valley Park
Garden Valley, California, U.S.
Hotline: 530-295-0551
Saturday, September 24, 2005
High Street Arts & Music Festival
Western Washington University
Bellingham, Washington, U.S.
www.highstreetfest.com
Hotline: 206-819 - 8383
Saturday-Sunday, September 24-25, 2005
Dreadstock 2005
Vallejo Marina
Vallejo, California, U.S.
www.dreadstock.com
Hotline: 510 903 1815
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
Festival listings are believed to be correct. Are you a reggae festival promoter? Post your festival at
5th Show-me Sunplash
Kiener Plaza Park
St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
www.acfaces.com
Hotline: 314-703-1819
Please contact the promoter directly for more information.
www.ReggaeFestivalGuide.com/post_festival.html
Fried Green Plantains
Ingredients (Serves 4)
* 2 green plantains
* 1 tablespoon salt
Directions
1. Peel plantain by making 2 incisions on opposite sides of the plantain skin.
2. Please save the skin and try not to break it.
3. Lay the plantain on a cutting board & cut the plantain into 1 inch slices in the middle (width, not length - like breaking a banana in 2).
4. Heat skillet filled with just enough oil to cover the 1 inch slices.
5. Fry plantain slices until golden brown on each side.
6. Each slice needs about 30 seconds to cook.
7. Remove them a slice at a time, then place between the plantain skin.
8. Press the plantain to make it flat. Try not to break it up.
9. Place pressed plantain back in skillet & fry till golden brown.
10. Place plantains in a dish layered with napkins so as to drain/soak up the oil.
11. Sprinkle salt to taste.
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Marc Gunn
Boy, I really detest how some people do websites. Bands are some of the worst. Seems like any band that wants to look "professional" feels they must create a website using pop-ups and flash. Why? Cuz that's what the Majors do?
I tried to go to a friend's website today to find his email address. He's in a band. "Click here if you have a pop-up stopper." Now is that a stupid way to start a website or what?
So I clicked... dreading the outcome... For the next minute the minute flash loaded... A MINUTE!
Meanwhile, I was enjoying some wonderful music by Angelo Branduardi, a wonderful Italian world folk musician. Then "BLLAAAAARRRR." The frickin flash program was trying to play music that was causing problems with the music I was enjoying... All I wanted was an email address, not a headache!
I find it intriguing. Do you really WANT to alienate journalists?
I publish this newsletter and the Celtic MP3s Music Magazine, and I have to steer clear of Flash websites, because they cause problems. I skip them. NO Band is so good that I'm willing to put up with that crap!
Not to mention Flash websites hinder my ability to review the band. You see, when I start researching a band, I go to their website, copy and paste some info about the band, finish my comments, and voila! There is NO copy and pasting available with Flash. Again, you've cut your opportunities for getting decent reviews in half.
I know you want to take advantage of the cool technology available, but technology is useless unless it is used with intelligence. So seriously folks, lay off the Flash websites!
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James Curt Byrum
In the last issue of the E-Guide we asked you to pray for the victims of Hurricane Katrina, and at that time, the levees had not yet breeched and flooded New Orleans. Now, much of the population of the three states bordering the Gulf Coast, are refugees. Indeed, these refugees and those who have lost loved ones, still need our prayers!
I found out Saturday that my family in Shreveport, Louisiana are OK! Praise Jah! Sadly, they describe the scene as "complete devastation". This devastation, that is now being recognized as "the worst natural disaster in American history", will take more than just prayer. It will take love, volunteering, giving, time, and money!
The Coast Guard and National Guard have worked day and night to help save victims of the disaster for which I am grateful. I am also grateful for the numerous countries that have contacted the U.S. with many forms of assistance.
"Red Tape" has delayed mobile and stationary hospitals, many of my medical colleagues including myself as a Respiratory Therapist. Let us pray that bureaucracy gets out of the way.
In addition to all this, let us not forget to pray for the victims of the recent typhoon, "Tilim" in China and "Hurricane Nabi" in Japan.
Much to pray for these days.
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.
For contributions to this section of the E-Guide, "In Jah's Name We Pray", please email festivalsreggaefestivalguide.com.
By Mari-Lyn Hudson
The new branding awareness is about when you take ownership of a commodity, a special talent, concept or product. What is it that you stand for? What you stand for is an experience that your customers feel from you. Don't be Shy
When it becomes for you to take a stand, you cannot be shy about it, you need to back it up totally, no matter what other people think of you, say about you, you need to promote it and be it.
Your brand needs to be value-based, like giving extra WOW customer service and being good corporate citizens will build brand equity, the end result will lead to more sales. The good feeling experiences you provide, is what will count for the customer to buy from you. Did you know that 72% of North Americans prefer to buy form value-based companies?
Developing your brand starts with you, from the inside out. The first step in branding you is learning to be who you are and if you don't like who you are then you need change your attitude. If you are losing customers and you don't know why, ask them. You may discover some great feedback. What's your attitude like?
Do you go to work with it's an exciting new day! Do you rejoice in it and give thanks for your new day? Or do you start the day with oh, it's Monday or it's just another crummy day. Your attitude or the stand that you take in how you begin the day makes a difference. If people see that you are smiling, friendly and helpful they will pick up on that energy and feel good about you and even perhaps themselves.
A true story of an Actionable act of Branding with a co-worker.. A girlfriend of mine,(we'll call her Connie) was getting upset the other day, saying some people just don't get it. What she was talking about was the lack of compassion people have for each other, whether it was her boss or people in general. Connie said, "She smiles at people in the grocery store, makes idle chit chat when standing in line, and sometimes people just don't respond." A few of us girls discussed this with her, and we all agreed that if we each person would continue to be friendly, like her, that soon everyone around us will become more friendly. All it takes is one person, who is willing to Pass it Forward can and will make a difference for someone else.
For example, Connie just found out about a co-worker that was in the hospital and went to visit him. (we'll call him Brent) It turns out that Brent has prostate cancer and was given not long to live. Connie asked, Brent what would help him be more comfortable? Brent said "An X-Box would help him pass the time."
Connie, went to her boss the sales manager and asked him if the company would buy him an XBox? Her sales manager said, NO. She was stunned, by his answer. Connie thought that he was not being very compassionate and not getting it. After all, Brent has been working for the company for eight years. She pursued the matter and contacted the Head Office, and talked to someone in HR. Connie, asked if something like this could be done for Brent? The Head Office, wasn't aware of this employee and his condition as said, absolutely YES, do it.
This simple little story an act of Branding of paying it forward, tells of how a simple concern will build your presence or brand. Your customers, employees need to feel this in your presence. Connie's Brand or Presence is that you feel genuinely cared for around her. For as long as I have known Connie, she truly helps her customers above and beyond her job description.
Written by Mari-Lyn Hudson - Managing Director of HeartWork Business Development Group. You can reach her at: 1-866-667-0166 or kindnessincmyway.com Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com.
"Misty in Roots"
Trivia is by Diane Issachar. Diane is a staff photographer for Rhythm Vibes for 10 years, shoots for 1xtra, Reggae Festival Guide, and has traveled as tour photographer for many artists. Contact Diane at Dianeissaaol.com, 954-438-3383.
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