[ April 29, 2011; 9:00 pm to 11:59 pm. ] Acorn Project, Dub Lounge International, and the Fabulous Party Boys are hosting a tour kick-off and CD release party at Seattle’s Nectar Lounge on Friday April 29th, 2011. I’m in NYC so I can’t make it, but check ‘em out if you’re in the area!

The show is celebrating 2 events in the Seattle-area indie music [...]

[ April 18, 2011; 12:00 am to 11:00 pm. ] From Jamrock Magazine:

We have all been moved by the human catastrophe that has visited the country of Japan in recent weeks. Needless to say, the initial earthquake followed by the threat of deadly radiation have exacted an unbearable and miserable toll on the Japanese people. Even though we are miles away from the epicenter of [...]

[ June 16, 2011 to June 18, 2011. ] This summer, on June 16th through the 18th, 2011, the Love Your Mother Earth (LYME) festival will be held at Ryan Creek Meadows in Montana, USA.

Early bird tickets are selling for $25 each for the first 200 tickets sold. You can get them at the official LYME website (see the URL below).

The LYME Festival 2011 [...]

[ March 13, 2011; March 18, 2011; March 19, 2011; March 20, 2011; March 24, 2011; March 25, 2011; March 26, 2011; March 27, 2011; March 30, 2011; March 31, 2011; April 1, 2011; April 2, 2011; April 3, 2011; April 5, 2011; April 6, 2011; April 7, 2011; April 8, 2011; April 9, 2011; April 12, 2011; April 13, 2011; April 14, 2011; April 15, 2011; April 16, 2011; April 17, 2011; April 19, 2011; April 20, 2011; April 21, 2011; April 22, 2011; April 23, 2011; June 17, 2011; June 18, 2011; June 19, 2011; ] Collie Buddz is on a US tour this spring with New Kingston and Los Rakas. The tour supports his new Playback EP, which is also available as a >free Playback download.

Collie Buddz will be joined by EPMD, Los Rakas, Goapele, Taj Weekes and Adowa, Tidal Waves, Black Ghandi, and New Kingston at various stops [...]

Sierra Nevada World Music Festival has announced that they’ve added Vusi Mahlasela, Brigadier Jerry, The Cables, Duane Stephenson, Saritah, and Jah Love Sound System to this year’s lineup.
The Sierra Nevada World Music Festival is pleased to announce that Vusi Mahlasela, Brigadier Jerry, The Cables, Duane Stephenson, Saritah and Jah Love Sound System have been added [...]

[ March 19, 2011; 6:00 am; ] We’ve recently received a preview announcement of the upcoming reunion party for the One Love Festival – the United Kingdom’s #1 Reggae and Dub music festival – on March 19 at the Regal Theatre in Oxford, England. Limited early bird tickets are on sale.

This year’s One Love Festival reunion party is at the Regal [...]

[ April 22, 2011 8:00 pm to April 23, 2011 4:00 am. ] We just heard about the Reggae of the Earth Festival in Montclair, New Jersey.

Event details

Friday, April 22 at 8pm – April 23 at 2am
At The Meatlocker on 8 Park Street, Montclair, NJ

Current Reggae of the Earth lineup

Big Boss
Big Boss is a roots reggae band consisting of Mark Dillon on Keyboard and Vocals, Patrick Meyer on [...]

Like Bob Marley before them and Matisyahu today, UB40 has the rare distinction of a reggae band that attracts fans beyond those who already love dub, reggae, or dancehall music. With 54 UK hit singles and over 70 million albums sold, UB40 are truly kings of modern reggae.
UB40 visited the United States for their 2009 [...]

[ February 11, 2011 10:00 pm to February 12, 2011 4:00 am. February 19, 2011 9:00 pm to February 20, 2011 3:00 am. ] Catch some of the Sound Liberation Front crew in action this FRIDAY night [2/11]. Our friends at the awesome Bushwick loft where we rang in the New Year are throwing another party with an fun lineup and a special pre-Valentine’s Day twist. Here are the details:

FEBRUARY 11 | FRIDAY
[[ 3rd Annual Pre-Valentine's Day Pants Off [...]

[ February 10, 2011; 8:00 pm; 8:00 pm; February 11, 2011; 8:00 pm; 8:00 pm; February 12, 2011; 8:00 pm; 8:00 pm; February 13, 2011; 8:00 pm; 8:00 pm; February 15, 2011; 8:00 pm; 8:00 pm; February 16, 2011; 8:00 pm; 8:00 pm; February 17, 2011; 8:00 pm; 8:00 pm; February 19, 2011; 8:00 pm; 8:00 pm; ] Signal Path, the indie dubstep / glitch trio from Denver, Colorado, has announced upcoming dates for their winter tour.

The tour supports the March 20, 2011 release of their next album, The Prosaic Fades. The Prosaic Fades features Ryan Burnett on guitar, synths, production, and vocals; Damon Metzner on acoustic drums; and Matt Schumacher on electric [...]