Archive for June, 2009

Latest Jahgon release on Subnav.com

Subnav.com’s running the latest reggae glitch mix from jahgon (AKA dj merkazoid from com64) – it’s a nice lil mix that includes lee perry, ott, and baroque dub.

Reggae Rising 2009 returns to Piercy, California

[ July 31, 2009; August 1, 2009; August 2, 2009; ]

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 [...]

It Was Written tour dates and free dancehall album from Terry Lynn and Johan Hugo

[ June 25, 2009; June 26, 2009; June 27, 2009; June 30, 2009; ] Terry Lynn brings her forward-facing dancehall diva vocals to It Was Written – Part 1, a free MP3 download album sponsored by Jamaican brewing company Red Stripe. The release, officially titled Red Stripe presents: It Was Written – Pt. 1 by Terry Lynn and Radioclit is being supported by a 6-city tour, also sponsored by [...]

I and I Bob Marley picture book

Lee & Low Books just released I and I Bob Marley, a children’s picture book by Tony Medina and illustrated by Jesse Joshua Watson. The book tells Bob Marley’s biography via poems and colorful paintings and received a starred review from Booklist.

Free roots dub album download from DUBKEY net label

Download Crucial Alphonso’s Visionary Creation dub roots album for free from DUBKEY Records. This is the Belgian artist’s debut release and net label DUBKEY’s 2nd free download album. The dub album includes 12 instrumental dance tracks with a conscious dubstep feel.

Reggae Sumfest 2009

[ July 19, 2009; 2:00 pm to 11:59 pm. July 23, 2009; 7:00 pm to 11:59 pm. July 24, 2009 7:00 pm to July 25, 2009 11:59 pm. July 25, 2009; 7:00 pm to 11:59 pm. ] Reggae Sumfest 2009, widely regarded as one of the best reggae music festivals in the world, will be held from July 19-25 at Catherine Hall in Montego Bay, Jamaica. Mo’Bay’s sunny skies, picturesque mountains, white sand beaches, and turquoise waters – the perfect destination for an idyllic vacation – are the perfect backdrop to this [...]

Win a free trip to Reggae Sumfest… if you’re Jamaican

Reggae Sumfest organizers announced the 2009 Royal Reggae Giveaway sweepstakes today, offering a free chance to win free travel, resort hotels, and VIP tickets to the 2009 Reggae Sumfest in Montego Bay, Jamaica.
The Reggae Sumfest Royal Reggae Giveaway grand prize includes:

2 Reggae Sumfest VIP passes for the winner and a guest
An all-inclusive weekend at Sandals [...]

Hepcat announces September ska tour dates

[ September 10, 2009; 6:30 pm; September 11, 2009; 8:00 pm; September 15, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. September 16, 2009; 7:45 pm; September 17, 2009; 6:15 pm; September 21, 2009; 7:00 pm; September 24, 2009; 8:00 pm; September 25, 2009; 6:45 pm; September 26, 2009; 8:00 pm; ] LA-based ska / rocksteady band Hepcat is getting back together again and going on tour with Flogging Molly in September. The legendary crossover ska act has recently announced the following performance dates…

Win a free signed copy of Pama Intl’s new Happenstance 7″

Pama Intl is giving a chance to win a free signed copy of their hot new 7″ dub/ska/rocksteady release, Happenstance. Everyone in the band, including Lynval from The Specials/Pama Intl, has signed it.
To win, just email your name and address to comp@pamainternational.co.uk. Winners will be selected randomly on July 1.
Read more info [...]

Reggae Sumfest 2009 kicks off in New York City

[ June 11, 2009; 12:00 am to 11:00 pm. ] Reggae Sumfest 2009 is getting underway with a press conference this evening at 9pm in New York City. (If you attend or have photos, please contact me and we’ll post your story here!)

The 2009 Reggae Sumfest organizers are following the invite-only press conference with a party at Club Eden, 268 W 47th Street in NYC [...]

Featured Lovers Rock Reggae Artiste

This month's featured reggae artiste is Beres Hammond, the king of lovers rock. Beres Hammond is a reggae original who has remained relevant in the changing reggae world by staying in touch with new dancehall reggae trends while constantly releasing new lovers rock albums that showcase his smooth voice. Read more.

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