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Festivals August/September 2012
Reggae On The Rocks
25. August
Burning Spear_Steel Pulse_ Meditations and more... Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, CO, USA
The acoustics in this nature-made amphitheater in the Rockies are unmatched as are the sightlines, with a sweeping view of the Denver cityscape below. Performers delight in the red stone walled dressing rooms and energy of the location. Now in its 25th year the lineup features Burning Spear who has not performed for five years in the area. A .25 fee is added to each ticket which will be donated to non-kill animal shelters in Colorado, Utah and Texas. What to do: Bring your raingear as the afternoon monsoon is a given in this area. What not to do: Don’t get there late if you want to be up close, this is general admission seating.
Outlook Festival
30. August – 3. September
Lee Scratch Perry_Max Romeo_ Twinkle Brothers_Mungo`s Hi-Fi_ Daddy Freddy_and many more... Fort Punta Christo in Pula, Croatia
History: This festival is now in its fifth year and is rapidly establishing a reputation as Europe’s largest bass and sound system event. In 2011 it won the U.K.’s ‘Best International Festival’ award – so if you’re in the vicinity - or even if you’re not - should bass sound be your thing, then be there! What To Do: Enjoy listening to the legends of soundsystem bass blasts, such as Jah Shaka, Zion Train, Iration Steppas and the magical music of Max Romeo, Fat Freddy’s Drop and Lee Scratch Perry. In between all that, be sure to take a ride in the Bay of Petrcane in on one of the many fully equipped soundsystem boats.