Reggae Rising Music Festival is THE summer festival to “Get Psyched For” and will take place on July 31 – August 2 in Piercy, California. Reggae Rising 2009 offers 3 full days of music and on-site camping, continuing a festival tradition, with the same production team and same legendary live reggae music performances.

“I love the name Reggae Rising. It invokes a vision of reggae music soaring to the heavens, an appropriate place for the King’s music.” Diane “Livonne” Adam – Beat Magazine

Reggae Rising performances

The world renowned venue, located at a bend in the Eel river on the Mendocino / Humboldt County line, is the perfect backdrop to showcase the Reggae Rising 2009 lineup. The 2009 Reggae Rising roster includes reggae and dancehall superstars and local artistes.

Update: Korean reggae singer Skull has been confirmed to perform on the August 2 date.

On Friday, July 31

• Luciano
• DeMarco
• Tony Rebel
• Queen Ifrica
• Niyorah
• Rebelution
• Messenjah Selah
• Jah Dan
• Norrisman
• Bobby T And The Magical Voyagers
• Ras Michael

On Saturday, August 1

• Toots & The Maytals
• Capleton
• Lutan Fyah
• Jah Mason
• Chezidek
• Million Stylez
• Dezarie
• Rootz Underground
• Prezident Brown Ft. Andrew Diamond
• Medicine Drum
• The Alliez
• The Pryx Band

On Sunday, August 2

• Gentleman And The Far East Band
• ASWAD
• Marcia Griffiths
• The Original Wailers
• Freddie McGregor
• Skull
• Sister Carol
• Chino
• Laden
• Humble Soul
• Jahcoustix
• Moese Angel Tribute

Reggae Rising location

The event will be held at Dimmick Ranch and French’s Camp in Piercy, California.

• Dimmick Ranch
• Highway 101
• Piercy, CA 95587

Reggae Rising tickets

Reggae Rising Music Festival tickets are on sale at the Reggae Rising website.

Ticket options include:

• Early Bird tickets for $99 (limit 8 per order)
• 3-Day General Admission Ticket for $139
• Pre-Sale Camping: Cook’s Valley (RV Camping – Arrival: Thursday or Friday) for $325
• Pre-Sale Camping: Cooks Valley (Arrival: Thursday or Friday) for $65
• Pre-Sale Camping: Cooks Valley Riverbar (Arrival: Friday) for $80
• Pre-Sale Camping: Dimmick Beach Camping (Arrival: Thursday) for $99
• Pre-Sale Camping: French’s Camp (Group) for $200
• SPECIAL VIP Package for $600
• VIP Ticket Upgrade for $99

More information at the official Reggae Rising website.

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