Happy Reggae! After many rivers crossed, we at the Mateel Community Center give great thanks in welcoming you to the 29th annual Reggae On The River! Bringing it home to French’s Camp, a venue that has served as the festival’s spiritual nexus since 1984, when Jack Arthur (our local version of Woodstock’s Max Yasgur) first took a risk and offered his land for this now-famous fundraiser. Initially presented as a benefit to rebuild the community center after an arsonist’s fire burned its original Fireman’s Hall location, throughout the years Reggae On The River has continued to serve as the primary funding source for the Mateel Community Center and all of our varied arts, education, youth, and social service programs. Though all of this almost came to an end in 2006, when a variety of factors forced the cancellation of the festival and a subsequent relocation down stream to the Benbow Lake State Recreation Area, thanks to our fans, our dedicated crew, and a supportive local community, Reggae On The River has persevered and, even in its’ smaller format, continued to sustain the Mateel. Now, with the Arthur Family Trust again offering their
French’s Camp property in Jack’s honor (and with all permitting hurdles behind us), things have truly come full circle, the way it was intended. And we, in turn, are ready once again to step it up, and to do it in a way that honors our past and improves it for the future- a mantra we call “back to the future.” Similarly represented in our approach to artist scheduling, we shine light from the roots to the fruits with foundational groups like The Meditations, who played the very first ROTR, to Chronixx and Kabaka Pyramid, two of the hottest artists in Jamaica for their first-ever Cali performance. We have also drawn from the far corners of the earth to bring you a selection of diverse acts both preserving traditions and taking the music to exciting new places. Artists like Nkulee Dube (South Africa), Blue King Brown (Australia), Garifuna Collective (Belize), Les Nubians (France/ Brooklyn), MC Zulu (Panama/ Chicago), and Paula Fuga (Hawaii) name but a few of the global representatives. And, of course, it wouldn’t be Reggae On The River without roots reggae and Jamaica well represented in top artists like Julian Marley, Morgan Heritage, Tarrus Riley, and Junior Kelly just starting to scratch the surface.
But while music often gets the focus, it is ultimately the experience that matters most. When diverse people come together to share in a weekend of incredible vibes, the magic of community happens, and this is what keeps people coming back to Reggae On The River. The experience is heightened when you know your patronage is also supporting a variety of important non-profit organizations working hard to make our world a better place. And this is why we do it- to sustain ourselves, to sustain our local and global communities, and for the love of reggae music. So thanks to you all! From the seasoned Reggae veteran to the first time attendee, your support is continuing to push the Mateel Community Center forward as we embark on this journey “back to the future.” This one truly is for you…
Long live Reggae On The River!
Justin Crellin
General Manager Mateel Community Center
Reggae On The River Crew Accounting Amie McClellan Lights Ads/Sponsorship Cathy Miller Magic Communications Admissions: Loop Lot Richard Murray Mateel Kitchen Admissions: Shuttle Bill Breen Mateel Kitchen Alter Able Tanya Lee Mateel Kitchen Art Cave Marjory Brown Mateel Kitchen Ambiance Pooba Mateel Kitchen Ambiance Mystic Lion Mateel Meal Juice Booth Artist Merchandise/Ambiance Honeybear Media/Guest Assistant Artist Shuttle Blu Graham Media/Guest Assistant Artist Shuttle Erica Balcom Storre Media/Guest Check-In ATM David Katz Neighborhood Response Team Audio Archiving Rob Seifert-Gage Online Marketing Backline Ray Moreta Parking Brew Crew Garth Epling Performer Check-In DJ Coordinator Justin Miller Performer Hospitality/ Artist Bios Drink Tickets Alden Akselsen Performer Hydration Electrical Ted Sloan Performer Kitchen Equipment JimI Halloway Popcorn Festival Map Nicolas Ramirez Poster Artist Festival Operations Katz Boose Press/ Marketing Asst Festival Operation Guide Casandra Taliaferro Press Tent GM/ Talent/ Publicity Justin Crellin Press Tent Greenway Partners Steve Salzman, Kirk Cohune Program Guide Design Ice Crew Stewart Wilson Recycled Youth- Sno Cones Info Booth/Merchandise Megan Gomes Rehydration Station Jah Med Patte Rae Briceland VFD Jah Med John & Mary Bustamante Recycling and Restoration Jah Motion Shuttle SHUSD Transportation Security - Backstage KMUD Live Broadcast Eric Johnston Security - Bar Kidlandia Shanda Rial Security - Bar Laminator Sai McCrady-Hirsch Security - Exterior Laser Effects Brian Friend Security - Exterior Lights Chris Walker
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Mark Mehlman Dan & Leanna Gribi Cortney Gossett Mike Lovato Sherry Moore Mike Darcey Melody Hayhyrst Jackie Panteleo Annie Pierson Coco Hogan Charity Green Piercy VFD Julia Minton Joe Moran Kelley Lincoln Joellen Clark-Peterson Nansi Ochoa Patrick Gaskins Chrysse Otteson Bree Smith Kaati Gafney Dana Corey Sunshine Johnston Chris Molé Anna Rogers Babette Bach Tim Olsen Donald Rivers Dan Whyte David Sundberg Doug Dale Steve Rigney Mike Rigney
Security - Exterior Security - Interior Security - Prairie Hags Security - Overnight Signage Signage Artist Site Site Site Site Site Site Site -Do It Crew Site Manager Site Troubleshooter Site - Bridges Site - Construction Site - Fencing Site - Plumbing Sound Engineer Stage Manager Stage Manager Stage Manager Street Team Trademark Advisor Traffic Manager Vendor Coordinator Vendor Hospitality Vendor Hospitality Volunteer Camping Volunteer Check-In Volunteer Coordinator Youth Alive-Soft Drinks
Todd & Kathy Pisarek Peter Lawsky Lori Ellis Tim Lyman Matt Dicks Sara Young Eric Kay Patty Torbert Andrew Burnett Jesse “Fuzzy” Louth Sonny King Mike Miller April McCrady-Hirsch John Jennings Bruce Champie Ipo Savoire Shanon Taliaferro Evan Lombard Phil Kreider Loren Miller Jay Patton Mark Mason Rick Tomar Heather Rowbury Tim Allen Paul Radman Ashley Wilma Bruce Barkley Sydell Fowler Burt Clements Pleasure Strange Michele Wood Sherman & Lisa Landry
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gen er a l i n fo r m at i o n Recycling & Restoration General Information Concert Bowl Hours- The concert bowl is open from noon to 1am on Thursday, 9am to 2am on Friday, 9am to 2am on Saturday, and 9am to 9pm on Sunday.
Will Call & Admissions - There are two festival admissions stations- one for those who drive into the event and another for those who take the shuttle and enter on foot. Signage will direct you to the proper station given your arrival style and both online sales and hard tickets can be processed at each location. Please be sure to bring your confirmation email, photo I.D., and/or a copy of the photo I.D. of the person who ordered your online tickets. ATM - Need cash? Visit our solar powered ATM. Please see the festival map for approximate location. Telephones/ Charging Stations - Free public cell phones and charging stations are available for use at the Mateel information booth. No Dogs Allowed - Attendees with dogs will be asked to leave. Watch Your Kids - Don’t leave your children unattended. Children must wear ID wristbands. Look for lost children at security central or contact a member of our security team. First Aid/ Medical - The main medical station is located at the top of the concert bowl by Security Central. Roving medical and security patrols are also available throughout the festival grounds 24 hours a day. Lost & Found - Please head to Security Central to drop off or claim any lost and found items. Be Fire Conscious - Please note that we are in the height of fire season and that no fires or fireworks are allowed on the festival grounds. Those caught with illegal fires or fireworks will be ejected from the event. Propane BBQs and camp stoves are OK. No candles or flames in tents. No Lifeguard On Duty - Swim at your own risk. Please note there is no lifeguard on duty and that rocks can be slick and the river swift in spots. Don’t Drink & Drive - Please drink responsibly and be sure to take the shuttle or find a designated driver if you’ve had any alcohol and intend to leave the concert site. Be Prepared - Bring hats, layers of clothing, biodegradable sunscreen/ soaps, coolers, adequate camping gear, flashlights, and lots of drinking water. Safety First/ Safety Last - This is a family event and we want every child, woman, and man to be safe. Take care of yourself and those around you.
Protect Our Environment Help Us Protect The Eel River - The wild and scenic Eel River is a beautiful but imperiled waterway. Protection of this resource is of paramount importance to our local community and also to the future of Reggae On The River.
The Recycle and Restoration crew requests your participation in the greening of ROTR. Restoration and preservation of the environment is our goal and we seek to restore the natural beauty of the site and preserve it for future generations. Please take with you what you bring, and may we recommend using the same cups, plates, and utensils for the whole event. We aspire to a future zero waste green sestival and are hoping you’ll join us in inspiring others to keep it clean and green. • Recycling Stations: We have manned recycle separation stations in many locations, with receptacles for CRV and Non-CRV plastics, aluminum cans, cardboard, glass (all colors), and hazardous materials. Ask our crew if something seems questionable. • Solid Waste: We also have receptacles for solid waste (landfill garbage) at all Recycling Stations, including butt cans for your cigarettes (please don’t leave them on the river bar!). We can even facilitate you with bags and/ or cans for your camp. • Food Waste: Please note that we will not be composting this year. All compostable materials should be treated as solid waste so as not to attract jays, crows, buzzards, and other scavengers.
Camping & RV Information Camping - The option of camping on site is included in the price of your ticket. Camping is first come first served, beginning at 8am on Thursday, August 1 for 4-day early arrival ticket holders, and at 8am on Friday, August 2 for 3-day main event ticket holders. * Do not arrive at the venue before these stated times for your type of ticket. Alter Able and Family Camp Options are available. Family campers will be directed to the family camp upon entry into the event. Alter Able campers are required to contact the Mateel office at (707) 923-3368 or email office@mateel.org to make arrangements in advance. RV Spaces are by advance reservation only and are already sold out for the 2013 event. Please note that RV sites do not have hook-ups. Quiet onboard generators are ok. Other Local Camping Options - Please visit the camping page at www.reggaeontheriver.com for more info about other private campgrounds in the area, including Richardson Grove State Park, Benbow Valley RV, and Richardson Grove RV & Family Camp.
Parking Options On-site weekend parking- $40 per standard size vehicle. $40 extra for small trailers. Allows parking all weekend with no ins and outs. Day parking - Please note that there is no day parking on site. Various lots from Piercy to Benbow and Garberville to Redway offer day parking optionsboth free and for charge- with complimentary shuttle service. The main festival day parking lots are the Golf Lot in Benbow and at the Richardson Grove RV & Family Camp. Please see the parking page of www.reggaeontheriver. com for pricing and additional information.
Festival Shuttle Service
Conserve water - Feel free to drink up at one of our drinking stations, but please use as little water as possible for your camp, shower, and other needs. Wash yourself before swimming - Please shower off (to wash off any sunscreens, etc) and be sure to urinate (just in case) before entering the river to swim. Use only bio-degradable soaps and sunscreen - We request that all attendees use exclusively bio-degradable sunscreen, tanning lotions, soaps/ shampoos, etc, and that you restrict use of all soaps and shampoos to the public shower only. Please visit the campground store if you neglected to bring bio-degradable products with you.
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This complimentary service is the best way for local attendees and those staying in hotels/ private campgrounds to access the festival. Hours of operation are 30 minutes before the concert bowl opens each day (posted above in General Information) until close of the concert bowl each evening. Schedules will be posted at all shuttle stops with approximate pick up times. There will be two main shuttle routes. A French’s Camp short loop will provide regular service to/ from: • French’s Camp Festival Site • Cooks Valley Patriot/ Richardson Grove RV & Family Camp • Richardson Grove State Park A town shuttle will provide regular service to/ from: • French’s Camp Festival Site • Chevron Station (Garberville) • Majestic Center (Redway) * Shuttle busses will also pick up/ drop off regularly at the Golf Lot in Benbow.
V en di n g i n fo r m at i o n The Art Cave Vending In The Concert Bowl Please note the concert bowl will be open during the following hours:
Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Noon to 1am 9am to 2am 9am to 2am 9am to 9pm
Reggae On The River Information & Merchandise Booths
Look for the live performance painters and you’ll know you’ve reached The Art Cave. A veritable lion’s den of reggae influenced fine art, some of which was freshly created at the festival. Featuring the works of Marjory Brown, Noa, Jack Eastgate, Matt Jones, Cinnamin Price, Lucy Stanley, Yuma, and Bree Smith, most pieces are for sale and benefit both the artist and the Mateel Community Center.
Performer Merchandise Visit the Performer Merchandise Booth for artist meet and greets and to pick up the latest music/ gear by many of our featured festival performers. Help support these great artists and take home a CD or shirt to extend your Reggae On The River experience.
Vending In The Campground (& Beyond) Campground Store The local chapter of Support Our Schools (SOS) will run this 24-hour campground store which offers cold sodas, hot coffee, snack foods, and basic amenities like sunscreen, band-aids, toothpaste, and camping items.
Public Ice Sales • Program guides, stage schedules and other festival info • Limited edition Reggae On The River t-shirts & merchandise • Reggae on the River collectible memorabilia- including stickers, posters, shirts, hats, CDs, DVDs, and more • Mateel memberships and community center info • Mateel merchandise- including t-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, stainless steel water bottles, and more • Glow sticks • Public phone and cell phone charging station • Stuff check- for $5.00 you can check your stuff in a safe location while you enjoy the festival. Free for MCC members.
Vending Booths Always a favorite festival attraction, more than 60 handcraft, import, non-profit, and food vendors will line the French’s Camp concert bowl. Take a stroll to enjoy a wide variety of offerings from longtime Reggae On The River participants and a host of new vendors offering everything from food and refreshments to crafts of every variety, plus lots of great sponsor and non-profit information booths. Please also note that all Reggae food concessions benefit local non-profit organizations.
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Located outside the north concert bowl entrance, Salmon Creek VFD will offer public sale ice to fill those thirsty coolers. Open all weekend- 8am to 8pm.
Late Night Food Late night food options will be available in the campground to service hungry patrons at times when the concert bowl is closed. Look for this just outside the north entrance to the concert bowl.
Local Neighbor Businesses We encourage you to support our local neighbor businesses. Please refer to the festival map for specific locations, all of which are either walking distance or served by the festival shuttle. • One Log House - an historic tourist attraction offering sandwiches, coffee, and gifts • Richardson Grove RV and Family Camp- offering day use festival parking, tent/ RV camping, and a small campground supplies store • Cooks Valley Patriot Station - offering gas, snack foods, cold drinks, beer/ wine, etc • Thunderbird Mountain Trading Company - offering Native American jewelry, salmon jerky, and gifts • Grandfather Tree - offering beautiful wooden keepsakes to commemorate your trip to redwood country • Benbow Inn - offering fine dining and lodging in an historic hotel; also features the adjacent Benbow Valley RV/ tent campground and golf course
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M a s t ers O f C er emo n i es Doug Green -
One of the founders and the original emcee of Reggae on the River, Doug has emceed reggae and world music events from the tip of Baja Mexico to Vashon Island, WA for over 30 years. As President of the Mateel board, he has worked closely with staff to bring the festival home to French’s Camp and is honored to be part of the team that is making ROTR once again an event for the community and by the community. Our Reggae experience is whatever we want it to be. It is up to us to create the community we want.
Emcees Also Performing In Thursday Night Concert
Agnes Patak – Agnes has been involved with
ROTR since the beginning- photographing, running the press tent, emceeing, and beyond. Over the years she has interviewed just about every reggae and world music artist out there and has also been the host of the World Beat Show on KMUD for 26 years (and still going strong). We are proud to include her as one of the few female emcees of a major festival.
Hoy Kersh – Hoy loves the Mateel and was one of
its founding members more than 33 years ago. She started cooking at ROTR in the early days and later performed at the event numerous times with her reggae band, Massawa. In recent years she’s been a regular festival emcee and remains an active member of the Mateel family and local community.
Spliff Skankin’ – Veteran emcee and reggae DJ,
Spliff Skankin’, has been a fixture at ROTR for years. He is a founding member of the seminal Bay Area sound system, Massive Sound International, and is a popular host of reggae radio programs on KPFA and KFJC. He will be both emceeing and spinning tracks for us throughout the weekend.
Ishi Dube - Born in India and raised in
northern California, Ishi Dube’s is a seasoned musician whose sweet vocals carry a melodic roots sway, but neither is he a stranger to a rougher tougher dancehall deejay delivery. From the days of Massagana to his more recent work on Lion Camp and the 2010 riddim release, Like Rain, Ishi Dube is here to stay.
Wisdom
- Progressive music artist, Wisdom, has been in the forefront of the Bay Area’s hip hop/reggae culture for well over a decade. Committed to a path of selfmastery through meditation and spiritual growth, Wisdom has just released his third full-length album, Full Spectrum featuring Sizzla and Michael Rose.
Stevie Culture - Rastafarian born, Stevie
Culture has been chanting on the microphone in Jamaica since he was a youth and provided backing vocals for the likes of Garnett Silk and Dennis Brown. Currently residing in Humboldt County, CA, Stevie’s new album, Conscious Step is now available on iTunes.
D J s & S o u n d Sy s t ems Second Nature Sound – A Southern Humboldt County based DJ crew
One Wise – One Wise Sound has been representing the Humboldt County
I & I Vibrations – Founded at the turn of 2006, I & I casts a crew from
WBLK - Started in California in 2000, this sound is operated by DJ Jacques
with roots in hip hop/reggae production, live music, and radio. This local sound is on the rise and plays the best reggae, hip-hop and remixes everywhere from mountain tops to packed clubs. NoCal to NoVA playing dub to roots and hip hop to Latin, along with mash ups, remixes and breaks as needed.
Blessed Coast Sound – A growing stack of vinyl birthed Blessed Coast in 2006 and they now provide a firm foundation for the reggae scene that thrives here in the Pacific Northwest (Santa Cruz, CA to Bellingham, WA).
Massive Sound International – Massive Sound Int’l consists of DJ’s
Robert Rankin & Spliff Skankin who have been spinning Reggae music in the Bay Area on radio (KKUP, KFJC, KPFA), in the clubs and at festivals for almost 30 years and they’ve been DJing Reggae on the River since the 80’s.
Jah Warrior Shelter Hi-Fi – Originally based out of New York and
now located in the Bay Area, JWS holds over 12 sound clash trophies and is operated by Rocker-T, Jah Yzer, King I-Vier and Irie Dole.
DJ Stepwise – One of Latin America’s most well-known reggae selectors,
Stepwise hails from Argentina, currently resides in the Bay Area, and splits his time between the American continents heading up Galang International Sound and the Guiding Star Agency.
Rude Lion – Started in 1996 on the banks of California’s Eel River, Rude Lion is a high energy, dance-friendly DJ who has opened for every major reggae act to pass through Humboldt County.
Selecta Green B – Green B hosts Dancehall Saturday Nights on The Joint on Sirius XM42 radio and is part of Coo-Yah! Ladeez Sound System, through which she keeps a regular reggae party in San Francisco.
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Reggae scene since 2001. With a diverse arsenal of original productions, remixes, mixtapes, deep crates, and dub plates they won the Club Dread Sound Clash in San Francisco back to back in 2010 and 2011. and DJ Guacamole. They host a weekly party in Sebastopol, play festivals throughout the state, Cannabis Cup events in Amsterdam, and a series of mix CDs by DJ Jacques have garnered attention to their sound by the public and industry folks alike.
Red Rasta – Conscious reggae DJ residing in rural Humboldt County, Red
Rasta is the host of The Reggae Revival radio show and podcast, owner of Conscious Selections Sound System, Oneness Creations Graphic Design, and Ital Corner Jamaican style vegan food.
Guerrilla Takeover – Armed with exclusive dub plates and remixes
and the biggest tunes out of Jamaica, Mendocino County’s Guerrilla Takeover always turns up the heat with some rude boy tunes and something real for the ladies, too.
Brimstone – At the controls is DJ Crown, who spends vast amounts of
time in his home studio each year recording reggae mixtapes titled, Big Tunes, putting out three out in the past five years. Based in Oregon, Brimstone plays every week in Eugene.
Dub Cowboy – Since 1999, Dub Cowboy has been on the bill for over
1,000 local events and is currently spinning five nights a week and produces the #1 reggae radio show in Humboldt County, the Reggae Jamdown on KHSU.
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FRIDAY AUGust 2
Early Arrival Kick Off Event: Featuring: MC Zulu, Stevie Culture, Wisdom, Ishi Dube, Joseph Israel, Ras Indio, Jade Steel, Madi Simmons, Travis B. & Tito Minott With special guests: Chronixx, Kabaka Pyramid, Nkulee Dube, Army & more! DJs: Second Nature Sound, I & I Vibrations, Blessed Coast Sound, DJ Stepwise, Massive Sound International, Jah Warrior Shelter, Hi-Fi, Rude Lion, WBLK, One Wise, Red Rasta, Guerrilla Takeover, Brimstone, Dub Cowboy, Selecta Green B… plus reggae dub poet Ras Marcus Benjamin
12:00 Opening Ceremony 12:30 Woven Roots 1:10 Army 2:35 Toussaint The Liberator 4:15 Sierra Leone Refugee A.S. 5:55 Nkulee Dube 7:35 Kabaka Pyramid 8:15 Chronixx & The Zincfence 9:40 JBoog & Hot Rain 11:30 Tarrus Riley & Blak Soil
SATURDAY AUGust 3 11:00 Reggae Angels 11:40 Prezident Brown 1:15 The Meditations 2:50 Blue King Brown 4:30 Les Nubians 6:10 Rockamovya 7:50 Natural Black 9:35 Anthony B 11:30 Julian Marley & The Uprising Band
SUNDAY AUGust 4 11:00 Paula Fuga + Mike Love Trio 12:35 Garifuna Collective 2:10 Prestige 2:55 Junior Kelly 4:40 Rootz Underground 6:30 Morgan Heritage
Early arrival kick-off
THURSDAY, AUGUST 1
Featured Vocalists - Performing Track and Acoustic Sets Joseph Israel - Guided by reggae music since
he was a little youth in Arkansas, Israel will be playing an acoustic solo set mixing rock, jazz and folk to a rockers reggae bass. In 2004, he was invited to open for a sold out Ziggy Marley show in Arkansas which prompted the making of his debut album, Gone are the Days, recorded at Tuff Gong Studios.
Ras Indio - The man who put Belize on the
musical map, Ras Indio combines traditional African elements with the edgier side of roots reggae. Releasing more than four albums since 1999, Indio has continued to keep the attention of reggae fans with his unique vocal delivery and energetic stage presence.
Jade Steel
- Singer songwriter from San Francisco and raised in rural Humboldt County, CA, Steel loves what he does and consistently reinvents himself through music. A world beat artist, he has performed in Brazil, Jamaica, Thailand, South America and India. His latest CD is entitled, Children of Humboldt.
Reggae Dub Poet — Ras Marcus Benjamin – Born and
raised in Brooklyn, New York, Benjamin has been writing and performing poetry for nearly three decades. In the lineage of Jamaican Rasta culture, Benjamin will release Dub Talking, a live recording of his spoken word over nyabinghi drumming this summer 2013.
Plus All-Star Guests: MC Zulu
- Panamanian born and Chicago bred, MC Zulu pays his respects to the DJ driven Caribbean culture with trademark megaphone in hand and a distinctive blend of electro bass grooves and dancehall vocals.
Chronixx
- With multiple chart toppers, Chronixx killed it at this year’s Rebel Salute in his home country of Jamaica and will be making his California debut at ROTR.
Madi Simmons - Passionately creating music
Nkulee Dube - Back by popular demand, this
Travis B. – The lead singer for the dub roots
Kabaka Pyramid - One of the toughest
for over 20 years, Simmons is a Rasta born and raised in the United States and is ever ready to spread the good message of reggae. He currently resides in Humboldt County, CA and fronts the ensemble the Mighty Redwood Ambassadors. reggae band, Woven Roots, Travis B. was born in the mountains, raised in the hills, and is a real roots man, farmer, and permaculture advocate. Having created hundreds of songs, he is a powerful presence, guaranteed to pump the crowd with his explosive authenticity.
Tito Minott - Tito Minott originally hails from
San Diego, CA and has just released a new solo LP on vinyl only, Mon, Keep it Crucial, that speaks to all walks of life. Recently transplanted to Humboldt County, he is a bright new light on our local reggae scene.
daughter of South African reggae legend, Lucky Dube, Nkulee is garnering international attention for her fresh remaking of roots reggae and neosoul with a distinct African flavor.
lyricists coming out of Kingston, Jamaica, Kabaka harnesses the power of hip hop while riding on dancehall and roots reggae rhythms.
Army - Representing the roots reggae renaissance
coming out of St. Croix, Army’s simultaneously soothing and invigorating voice springs from a place seeking spiritual renewal and justice for all people.
And a few surprises you won’t want to miss!
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Artist Bios
FRIDAY, August 2
Woven Roots 12:30 pm
Army 1:10 pm
The music of Woven Roots is inspired by living close to the earth in the deep wilderness of Humboldt County. The group of life-long musical visionaries is on a quest to create original music channeling powerful lyrics over a harmony of roots reggae and dub styles. Choosing to step away from the mainstream path of the exploitative and destructive technologies of advanced industrial economies, Woven Roots seeks to use music as a vessel to spread a message of reciprocity for the natural systems on earth. Their most recent release, Respect All Things, finds them further communicating about changing toward environmentally sound methods for providing our basic human needs of food, energy and shelter. We are proud to present to you, Woven Roots, modern day, real rebel music straight from our northwest mountaintops serving both as the backing band for Army, as well as playing a set of their own.
Born Fritzmaurice Williams and raised on St. Croix, Army represents the roots reggae renaissance coming out of the U.S. Virgin Islands. Beginning his musical journey at the age of five in the youth choir at his local church, a love of jazz and other diverse musical styles led him to pick up the saxophone. He went on to study music in New York and grew into an accomplished vocalist before making the surprising decision to join the U.S. Army. After a stint, he chose to refocus on his musical career and returned to St. Croix, where he became actively involved in the VI reggae scene. He was quickly snatched up by Dub Rise Records, who released his debut CD, Yesterday’s News, and its follow-up, Struggler, both of which were hailed as refreshingly original. Without getting caught up in the commercialism of modern life, Army, with hits like “Rasta Awake” seeks spiritual renewal, justice for all people and universal positivity through his simultaneously soothing and invigorating voice.
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Toussaint The Liberator with Amandla 2:35 pm Toussaint the Liberator has grown from a boy with deep spiritual roots singing at local churches in Indiana to a man embodying the spirit of the historical rebel from whom he takes his name. His lyrics and the call and the response heritage from which he draws his inspiration spark a fire in the hearts of his listeners. Asked to join Soulive in 2006 as their lead singer, Toussaint penned all the lyrics for the group’s acclaimed album, No Place Like Soul, and in 2010 he collaborated with St.Croix’s I grade Records to release his first solo album, Black Gold. A second solo album, recorded throw-back analogue style by I Dwell Records in Sonoma, CA entitled, Where I Lead (2012), features tracks with Mikey General and Kulcha Knox. Toussaint’s latest project, Amandla, is the fruition of a quest wherein Toussaint has finally come together with players who truly represent the message of his music. Showcasing the talent and wisdom of the venerable Ras Iba, Amandla weaves together influences ranging from gospel to neo-soul to hip-hop and boasts years of experience on and off the stage working within the world of music. Soon to release their first album together, Power Link, their stage show meanwhile blazes the way with a new sound in reggae music and is an infectiously spiritual experience leaving crowds dancing and completely enchanted. Roots in a modern time!
Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars 4:15 pm
From their humble beginnings in Guinean refugee camps to performing on some of the world’s most prestigious stages, this group has risen from the ashes of war to global stardom. In the mid-1990s, upon a Canadian relief agency donating two beat up electric guitars, a single microphone and a meager sound system, Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars soon became a potent example of the redeeming power of music. Although an acclaimed documentary film gave them an initial boost into the public’s attention, their music has since found them having established an identity based as much on skill, imagination and charisma as on their undeniably touching story. Their music translates the hardships they’ve endured along with the current global issues of hunger and the gap between rich and poor into bright, danceable melodies. One of Africa’s top touring and recording bands, their 2012 release Radio Salone (meaning “Sierra Leone” in their native language Krio) is their strongest, most confident work to date, representing a new musical high point for the group as it emanates life-affirming positivity; a joyful mix of roots reggae with West African stylings, afrobeat, funk and more.
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Nkulee Dube 5:55 pm Back by popular demand after an incredible performance at ROTR 2012, and this time in the company of her full South African based band, this daughter of South African reggae icon, Lucky Dube, was born with music in her blood. One of the most exciting additions to the worldwide pop music landscape, no female artist has managed to fuse ethnosoul, jazz, and reggae in one singer/songwriter package like Nkulee Dube. In only a short span of time since entering this challenging industry, she was nominated for a whopping six awards at the 31st Annual International World and Reggae Music Awards (IRAWMA), earning her a coveted place in history as not only the first artist to be nominated for so many awards in a single year, but as the first non-Caribbean born artist to be nominated at the awards. A rising star with a fresh blend of roots reggae and neo-soul and a distinctly African sound, Nkulee returns to ROTR this year after having received the IRAWMA award for Most Promising. She is focusing this year on both her music tour as well as her Nkulee Production company which joins music, fashion and jewelry design, all elements she models exquisitely in person.
Kabaka Pyramid 7:35 pm One of the tuffest lyricists to come out of Kingston, Jamaica, Keron “Kabaka Pyramid” Salmon is a multi-talented song-writer, DJ, rapper, chanter and producer. His musical style blends the lyricism of hip-hop, with the energy and melody of reggae and dancehall. “To me reggae and hip-hop go hand in hand....when they procreate, rebel music is born! Some believe that each art form must remain pure....I’m not here to oppose,” says Kabaka, “But fusion is the foodstuff of evolution, and evolution is constant, both physically and spiritually.” The artist’s towering name comes from “Kabaka” which is Ugandan for “King” and Pyramids which are thought by the artist to house the mathematical proportions of universal laws that are eminent in the creation of this universe. Kabaka Pyramid made his first major break-through in 2007 and in 2011 released the EP Rebel Music which shows the world where Kabaka is looking to take Jamaican music. As one of the hottest emerging artists in Jamaica right now, this highly anticipated ROTR set with JA’s Zincfence band will be his California festival debut.
Chronixx & The Zincfence 8:15pm In his first ever Cali festival, riding high with chart toppers like “Warrior,” “Behind Curtain,” and “Beat & A Mic” Chronixx is one of the most exciting artists on the scene today. Born in Spanish Town, Jamaica in 1992, Chronixx was the stage name his friends bestowed on him, replacing the name “Little Chronicle” he was given as the junior to his father, the musician Chronicle. Chronixx wrote his first song at the age of five and became choir director and worship leader at the age of 11. At 14, he started producing and
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building riddims for artists such as Konshens, composing riddims such as the “Freezer Riddim” for Icebox Records and voicing artists, including Popcaan. After his brother’s death in 2009, Chronixx became more inspired to push out, and as fate would have it he stepped out militantly with a unique voice, armed with lyrics and an accompanying musical sound. Many hailed Chronixx’s performance at this year’s Rebel Salute as deadly. Chronixx will be backed by the Zincfence will be backed by The Zincfence, which consists primarily of former students of the Edna Manley College in Kingston, Jamaica.
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This artist’s irresistible blend of island and reggae sounds are what made “Let’s Do It Again” a smash hit in both the clubs and on the airwaves. Raised in Compton, California with Samoan ancestry, J Boog’s south central swag and Hawaiian hang loose attitude find a natural home in reggae music. Captivating audiences worldwide with his highly-acclaimed debut album, 2007’s Hear Me Roar, his multigenre style blends reggae, R&B, hip-hop, and Polynesian soul with his own original street flair. Following the success of his debut release, he joined the Wash House Music family in 2008 and started working with Gramps Morgan, on his second disc, which was recorded in a variety of historic Jamaican studios and features tracks with reggae giants, Richie Spice, Tarrus Riley, and Morgan Heritage. His album, Back Yard Boogie (2010), produced by the legendary Don Corleon, is credited with changing the role of Polynesian artists in mainstream music. J-Boog is a playful, fun spirit with a luv-a-dub music vibration and his live performances are pure lava!
Tarrus Riley & Blak Soil 11:30 pm Leading a resurgence of traditional roots reggae, Tarrus Riley embodies a rare blend of wisdom, maturity and street cred. Awarded Best singer, Best Male vocalist, Cultural Artist, Song of the Year, Best Song by various institutions, his expressive, instantly recognizable voice, lyrics and melodies capture the ups and downs of love and life in a way that is both familiar to his island audience and accessible to the whole world. Not the first to throw his candidacy in the hat of roots revival torch bearers, the name Tarrus Riley is nonetheless being mentioned in the same breath as esteemed vocalists Dennis Brown, Gregory Isaacs and Beres Hammond. His debut album, Challenges, was followed by Parables, which was greeted with widespread acclaim and spawned the hit singles, “Lion Paw,” “Stay with You,” and “She’s Royal” among others. “I target women and children with my music because slavery tampered with the woman’s mind and that’s why I wrote ‘She’s Royal.’ She’s the head of the household so she has the power to influence the young men and women of tomorrow.” Born in the Bronx and raised between Florida and Jamaica, Tarrus is the son of reggae singer Jimmy Riley, a member of the seminal 1960s harmony group, The Techniques. Tarrus grew up admiring dancehall stars Shabba Ranks and Buju Banton and started his career as a DJ (dancehall parlance for rapping). With his fifth album coming out any day, Tarrus Riley is also known to feature such artists as the DJ Konshens, hardcore dancehall singer Demarco and the polarizing Jamaican figure, Vybz Kartel. Tarrus Riley stands out and holds his own in the reggae mainstream amidst coarser fare on the JA charts. “We need the youngsters in JA to listen where this roots music is coming from. We need to come out as one instead of everybody mix up mix up and bad mouthing each other. We need to show unity and we need to show strength.”
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Reggae Angels 11:00 am Currently based in Oakland, CA, the Reggae Angels have one of the most extensive discographies of any American based reggae act. Their 12th and most recent CD dropped in November – Turn on the Light, is agreed to be their strongest album to date. The Reggae Angels – the messengers - see their work as offering musical guidance to themselves and others for righteous living. With proverbial words and lyrics affirming good character, entailing the positive human qualities of love, hope, chivalry, gratitude and generosity, they clarify and exalt the teaching of the prophets. The Reggae Angels’ live show is well groomed after years of touring and recording with an ever dynamic and spontaneous live presence full of happy, uplifting sounds.
Prezident Brown 11:40 am The champion of new roots and reality consciousness, Prezident Brown is known as much for his deep vibrating vocals as he is for his dancehall toasting style. He got his start performing on local sound systems in Jamaica in the 1980s and started a recording career in the mid-90s. The most formative influence on Prezident Brown was producer and sound system operator Jack Ruby. Ruby saw something special in young Slim Brown; he took Slim Brown under his wing, re-named him Prezident Brown and appointed him resident M.C. of his HiPower Sound System, traveling worldwide. After the sound system era changed following Jack Ruby’s death in 1989, and a massive roots revival swept across Jamaica washing gun and slackness lyrics out of the dance halls, the time was right for Prezident Brown to truly be heard. The Prez not only sings about righteousness, but strives to live it in his personal life. He is now more involved in his music than ever before. In addition to vocals, he’s now producing and playing instruments. Touting his recently released album, I Sound Is From Creation, Prezident Brown consistently uplifts and strengthens his audiences through dynamic performances grounded in Nyabinghi drumbeats.
The Meditations 1:15 pm Bob Marley’s favorite harmony trio, The Meditations - Ansel Cridland, Danny Clarke and Winston Watson, recorded their first hit single “Woman is Like a Shadow” in 1974 at Channel One Recording Studio and their first album Message from The Meditations was produced by Dobby Dobson. Instantly, the group’s vocal style captured the hearts of reggae fans around the world and led to collaborations with Lee Scratch Perry. Perry, who produced for Bob Marley and the Wailers, asked them to do back-up vocals for “Punky Reggae Party,” featuring Bob on lead vocals.
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Bob Marley was so pleased with their harmony that he brought them back to add their vocals to “Rastaman Live Up” and “Blackman Redemption,” just to name a few. Like a living time capsule, The Meditations represent the golden age of reggae, which showcased a three-part harmony with a backing roots reggae band. The Meditations have remained active in the recording industry, having also helped numerous artists and producers develop their musical careers. This special homecoming performance will be their first time back at the festival since the very first one in 1984 and their presence helps us celebrate a return to our roots as well.
Blue King Brown 2:50 pm Hailed by Carlos Santana as “the voice of the street and the band of the future,” Blue King Brown is Australia’s premiere urban roots crew. An award-winning eightpiece outfit led by the relentless energy of Natalie
Pa’apa’a, BKB brings a dancehall, roots, rock and afro groove mash-up to their incendiary live set. BKB’s cultural heritage includes Samoan, Native American, Basque and Mexican forebears and their vision extends far beyond the stage. They fiercely believe that another world is possible and that music is a powerful tool to be used to rewrite and realize this world free of the misfortunes of greed and poverty. Their hard hitting lyrics and beats stand up for freedom while their lyrics are charged with a burning sense of justice. Their first album, Stand Up (2006) was followed by WorldWize (2010) which featured special guests, Jah Mason, Sly & Robbie and Queen Ifrica. This year’s performance at ROTR is sure to include new music from their much anticipated, forthcoming album.
Les Nubians 4:30 pm The vibrant Parisian slam poetry circuit served as the incubator for French/ Cameroonian sister duo, Helene and Celia Faussart, to cultivate their art. The sisters soon adopted the moniker Les Nubians and set to work crafting an a capella, R&B hybrid inflected with Afro-Caribbean rhythmic sensibilities. They have earned a Grammy nomination and worldwide attention with a pair of major label releases and have since maintained an influential and infectious presence in the hip-hop and soul vanguard. Known for their innovative musical approach and glamorous afropean style, they are widely appealing on the urban music scene world-wide. With jazzy nuances, hard hitting drum and bass lines, harmonious melodies and conscious proclamations, Les Nubians manages to make the blend of so many diverse elements seem logical and organic as it all springs naturally from their multi-cultural lives.
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In their world festival premier, this inter-generational collaboration features modern jazz’s most ubiquitous guitarist (Will Bernard), roots reggae’s most prolific drummer (Leroy “Horsemouth” Wallace) and three players from America’s biggest reggae band (Groundation). Although they perform an array of Jamaican popular music from ska to dancehall, they are firmly planted in roots reggae, which is not only a logical reflection of the Groundation sound, but allows them to tap in directly to the source as Horsemouth is one of the original creators of that particular style. However, they also venture out, and Bernard’s majestic lead lines and wild tone experiments along with Marcus Urani’s (Groundation) patchwork of Analog Synthesizer, B-3 Organ, and Rhodes Piano lines add new depth to the texture of reggae. All of this combined with the distinctive wailing cry of Harrison Stafford on vocals, the thunderous bass of Ryan Newman (Groundation), and the oftenemulated, but never replicated “Horsemouth” makes for some of the freshest sounding music today. Rockamovya reaches across demographics and genres to entice and enthrall listeners of any and every tribe.
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that color code though his Jamaican counterparts later renamed him Natural Black. Upon his arrival to JA, Black found work as a welder and coffee picker while recording in his spare time. With a host of big tunes, including the monster track, “Far From Reality,” Natural Black has long been on the list of Most Wanted artists on the west coast. Though the artist made the media news last spring for cutting his locks and turning from a roots approach to more of a dancehall fire, he has returned to writing conscious music and is charging into 2013 with four new singles- all conscious reggae anthems- a move which has fans overjoyed for his inaugural ROTR performance!
Anthony B 9:35 pm Draped in the rich colors of African cloth, his trademark staff in hand, and his dreadlocks wrapped regally upon his head, Anthony B has been steadfast in his mission to represent the poor and oppressed, using sharp lyrics to confront political injustices and bring the issues of the people to the forefront. Born in 1976 in the northwestern parish of Trelawny, Jamaica, his religious upbringing imbued him with a strong sense of spirituality although his family wasn’t pleased when he adopted Rastafari beliefs as a teenager. During his youth, his favorite singers were reggae legends Bob Marley and Peter Tosh, both of whom strongly influenced his style. It was in 1992 that Anthony B left his home-town and set out to make his fateful mark on Kingston’s music scene. Despite the trend then of girl and gun lyrics, Anthony B remained faithful to words of spiritual consciousness and social conviction. Anthony B has single-handedly raised performance standards and lyrical content for the industry through the release of over 13 albums, 1000 singles and appearances on over 13 CDs. Over the years, he has collaborated with Bone Crusher, Akon, Wyclef Jean, Snoop Dogg, R. Kelly, Martina and Toots. Anthony B continually proves himself to be one of reggae’s most prolific and engaging artists and arguably its most electrifying performer.
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Julian Marley & The Uprising Band 11:30 pm
Julian Marley, son of reggae legend Bob Marley and Barbados-born, Lucy Pounder, is a Grammy award nominated, roots-reggae musician, singer-songwriter, producer and humanitarian. In the same tradition as his father, Julian “Ju Ju” Marley is a devout Rastafarian whose music is inspired by life and spirituality. Born in London, England on June 4, 1975, Julian is the only son of Bob Marley born and raised in the U.K. “Growing up in London remains a large part of who I am today. I feel privileged to be a part of the musical roots that my father laid in England. As the next generation of British-born reggae artists, I look forward to relating the cultural gifts and musical creations that have been bestowed on to me back onto the international music scene.” Julian frequently visited his family and brothers Ziggy, Stephen, Damian and Ky-Mani in Jamaica. In 1987 when influential Wailers drummer Carlton Barrett was murdered outside of his home in Jamaica, Julian wrote two un-released songs, “Uprising” and “What They Did Wrong” in response to the incident. Subsequently he also formed a band called The Uprising, comprised of young Jamaican players. In 1993, Julian and his brothers formed a group called the Ghetto Youths Crew. Then, in 1996 Julian made his solo debut with Lion in the Morning. In 2009, Julian’s career rose to even higher heights with the success of his Grammy Award Nominated release entitled, Awake. This album was inspired by the family who have come before says Julian, “There is spiritual energy from the ancestors in this album.” A humanitarian at heart, Julian Marley naturally leans toward building on charitable missions and contributing to the Ghetto Youths Foundation, which in the spirit of his father Bob Marley, allows the socially conscious Marley to give back to youths in various communities. Whether it’s reasoning with children at the football fields in London, or offering his time to benefit concerts, Julian consciously looks toward finding ways to lend guidance to children.
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Paula Fuga & Mike Love Trio 11:00 am Garifuna Collective 12:35 pm The Paula Fuga and Mike Love Trio brings together two of the rising stars from the Hawaiian Islands. Paula has established herself as an ambassador of the Hawaiian culture – having toured the world over and collaborated with artists such as India.Arie, Jack Johnson and Ziggy Marley. Mike Love, a local legend on the Oahu music scene, recently released his debut album that was driven into the top-5 on the iTunes Reggae charts based on his deep local following alone. Widely appealing and accessible, the trio’s 3-part vocal harmonies and Paula’s soaring, ethereal voice and genuine connection to her Hawaiian culture bring a beauty and gentleness to reggae music. Paula Fuga is a musician with a mission. A supremely talented ukulele player, she directs her thanks and praises to Ke Akua for giving her the gift of voice and vision, and she uses both talents to help bring about positive social change within her islands and beyond: performing at benefit concerts for charter schools and instilling the Hawaiian culture in the generations to come. She is a thoughtful voice, a beacon of meditation and healing. Standing tall on the pride and powers of their island’s people, the Paula Fuga and Mike Love Trio serves as a beacon of meditation and healing to all those fortunate enough to bathe in their music.
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Preserving and promoting the precious Garifuna language and culture, this group of accomplished, multi-generational Afro-Amerindian artists continues to tour and perform in their co-founder, Andy Palacio’s memory. Andy Palacio & The Garifuna Collective’s 2007 album Wátina is one of the most praised world music albums ever released. On the cusp of tremendous fame, Andy passed away suddenly a year after Wátina was released, leaving the world to wonder
just how big he could have become. His band continues where Andy left off, sharing soul-stirring songs with enchanting rhythms and powerful melodies inspired by their unique Afro-Amerindian cultural heritage. Descendants of West African and indigenous Carib and Arawak peoples, today the Garifuna live primarily in Central America. The Garifuna Collective springs forth from their rich traditional life, adding contemporary elements that give their audiences access to the experience of exile, longing, hope and celebration that can be traced back through the legacies, folklore, and rituals of humankind.
Prestige 2:10 pm Born Lauriston Bruce on August 22 in Clarkstown, Trelawney (JA), Prestige is a Lion who was born to roar. Initially deejaying under the name of Presley (think Elvis Presley), he recorded his first tune in 1994 with the legendary Black Scorpio Records in Jamaica. That same year, Prestige gave up meat, focused on a healthier lifestyle and chose to live more harmoniously with people. Ten years later, he started locking his hair and decided to cut fish out of his diet and became a strict vegan. Prestige’s life evolved spiritually and musically and he has proven to have developed an enchanting brand of modern roots reggae music. An artist who makes consistently brilliant music regardless of his producer, Prestige has shared the stage with the crowned prince of reggae, Dennis Brown as well as fellow greats, Beres Hammond and Luciano. One of Prestige’s own personal favorite tunes is “Miss You Mama” which was written in honor of his mother who passed away in 2002.
Junior Kelly 2:55 pm Since 2000, when his record-breaking tune “Love So Nice” stayed on the JA charts for 15 straight weeks, Kelly has consistently brought positive attention to his music. With a compelling blend of dancehall deejay and more traditional roots music, Junior Kelly is a mediator between the newer sounds of dancehallinspired hip hop and the older roots reggae styles, bringing all audiences into the fold. Brought up in a musical family where his father and grandfather played the banjo and his mother sang at their local church, he cut his first single, “Over Her Body” in 1985 when he was 16 years old. The album, Love So Nice, was released in 2001, four years after it was recorded, delayed while its producers raised money for its promotion. Much of the money came from Kelly’s fans in his home neighborhood of Kingston. It was greeted with rave reviews in the United States, and he has since followed up with other modern classics like Smile (2003), Creation (2004), Tough Life (2005), and Red Pond (2008), plus several Greatest Hits and Best Of collections.
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Rootz Underground 4:40 pm
Rootz Underground represents Jamaica’s most recent contribution to the international reggae scene. The six-member outfit uses their collective passion to create a sound that pushes the boundaries of rock, jam, reggae and beyond. With their signature electric yet organic, gritty yet soulful textures, this band manages to harness the essence that the reggae aficionado was captivated by in the 1970s while simultaneously connecting the youth to the messages of Rastafari. With a firm grasp on the foundation as they bring back the band format that Jamaican reggae was built on, Rootz Underground molds their shows around the world against Kingston’s discerning audiences. Maintaining their popularity in the underground music scene, they are touring in support of their new album, Return of the Righteous, with an added horn and percussion section. Moving forward, this group of musicians is trailblazing the way with their modern day social consciousness, their positive energy, and lyrically conscious music. Rootz Underground is the band you can count on to deliver an unparalleled, explosive live stage performance guaranteed to reinvigorate your perspective on music.
ventures of their own, the collective’s first musical arrangement in five years, Here Come the Kings is set to be released this summer 2013 on VP Records. Morgan Heritage has huge cross-over appeal; culture music fans as well as roots reggae, hip hop, R&B and dancehall fans alike are uplifted by the authentic rockaz style of Morgan Heritage. “Know yourself and don’t sell out yourself or your culture to be like someone else or accepted by a certain sect in society,” explains Peetah. Ever uplifting, Morgan Heritage is back with new confidence and continued to commitment to heal the world through music. Gramps passionately declares, “It’s not about changing the message,” which unfailingly has been one of love, dignity, respect, and praising Jah, “but delivering the message to a new generation.” The tight-knit Morgan tribe believes the youth of Jamaica have strayed away from their island’s rich culture. “Shabba, Shaggy, these people captivated foreign markets because they were different,” explains Peetah, “but still 100% Jamaican. Reggae artists need to realize that what we do is precious. We must value what we have because the public wants us for who we are.” This groundbreaking return of reggae’s royal family, Morgan Heritage, and their performance at Reggae on the River is arguably one of the most anticipated performances of the summer.
Morgan Heritage 6:30 pm Reggae’s most beloved family act, Morgan Heritage is also one of reggae music’s most successful bands. Formed in 1994 by five children of reggae artist, Denroy Morgan, they made their first appearance on stage at Reggae Sunsplash in Jamaica. In two decades, they have a number of hit albums including Don’t Haffi Dread and More Teachings. The ultra-dynamic set of siblings consists of Peetah Morgan (vocals), Una Morgan (keyboard/vocals), Roy “Gramps” Morgan (keyboard/vocals), Nakhamyah “Lukes” Morgan (rhythm guitar) and Memmalatel “Mr. Mojo” Morgan (percussion / vocals). After respective solo careers and music
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37th Annual Summer Arts & Music Festival – Mateel’s “Other” Event For those of you fortunate enough to pick up this guide in advance of your Reggae On The River experience, you may still have time to make your plans to attend the Mateel Community Center’s “other” event on the weekend of June 1st and 2nd. Running 37 years strong, the Summer Arts & Music Festival, held at Benbow Lake State Recreation Area in southern Humboldt, is the most comprehensive and affordable celebration of arts and culture on the North Coast. Showcasing over 150 handmade craft and food booths, an outrageous kid zone, belly dance temple, fine arts display, and the Generation Green tent, the event also features 4+ stages of local to international talent with featured performances by Ivan Neville’s Dumpstaphunk, Moksha & The Allstar Horns (featuring Peter Apfelbaum, Jen Hartswick & Skerik), Diego’s Umbrella, Gaudi, Rupa & The April Fishes, El Radio Fantastique, Bayonics, Markus James & The Wassonrai, Indubious, Yogoman Burning Band, Brother, Quinn DeVeaux & The Blue Beat Review, Blackberry Bushes String Band, Candelaria, Aloha Radio, Dread Daze, and more than 60 of the best local bands, musicians, dance troupes, and children’s entertainers. Check out mateel.org for the full schedule and other festival info. Tickets are only $15 per day or $25 for the weekend pass and are available at the gates only. Tent camping is available at various local campgrounds and a free shuttle offers service to select campgrounds and the towns of Redway/ Garberville. Make your plans today (or mark your calendar for next year) and come check out Mateel’s “other” event- the eclectic and magical Summer Arts & Music Festival at Benbow Lake.
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