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"Tomorrow People" won't have to wait any longer to purchase tickets to see five-time Grammy-winning musician Ziggy Marley as tickets are on sale now for his Lowell Summer Music Series season-opening performance on Thursday, June 19, at 7:30 p.m. Marley, who is, of course, the son of reggae legend Bob Marley, has amazingly built a quarter-century career of his own. While his band, Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers, first hit the charts in the late 1980s with "Tomorrow People," reaching No. 39 on the Billboard pop singles chart in 1988, he's been recording and performing ever since. The 45-year-old Ziggy and his siblings first sat in on recording sessions with his father's band, Bob Marley and the Wailers when he was 10 years old. They then formed the Melody Makers in 1979, a group which blended blues, R&B, hip-hop and roots reggae until they broke up in 2002. Since then, Ziggy has embarked on a successful solo career. He's toured with and recorded with everyone from Sheryl Crow, Train and O.A.R., to Jack Johnson, Willie Nelson and Paul Simon. He's involved with a number of charities and recently reclaimed most of the published rights to his father's music from EMI. These days, Ziggy splits his time between houses in Florida, Jamaica and California. Ziggy Marley comes to the Boarding House Park in Lowell on Thursday, June 19, at 7:30 p.m. as part of the Lowell Summer Music Series. Tickets are $39 in advance, $45 day of the concert and available at lowellsummermusic.org. Source The Valley Dispatch: http://www.thevalleydispatch.com/entertainment/ci_25376005 KINGSTON, Jamaica -- Almost three months after winning the Season 5 instalment of NBC’s The Voice competition, Jamaican songbird Tessanne Chin will is booked to perform in the tri-state area when she headlines the first Oracabessa Festival -- 'A Celebration Of Caribbean Culture' -- at Roy Wilkins Park in Queens, New York on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26, 2014. Other announced performers include Beenie Man, Konshens and Assassin. "We are just thrilled to have the opportunity to present Tessanne to her fans in her very first, full length performance in the tri-state area," said event organizer Bobby Clarke, CEO of Irie Jam radio. "Irie Jam radio has had a long relationship with Tessanne and her sister Tami. We were strong supporters during her journey on 'The Voice', encouraging radio listeners to vote each week," he noted. "She is an extremely talented singer and the sky is the limit in terms of what she can achieve in the music industry." Tessanne's anticipated performance in New York is expected to attract large support from her Caribbean fan base as well as garner mainstream attention, a news release from I rie Jam radio said Thursday. The ‘Hideaway’ singer has been a regular fixture on American television since her first appearance on The Voice last September. Shortly after her victory, she was interviewed in New York by Matt Lauer of NBC's Today Show. She also appeared on the Kathie Lee & Hoda show, Live with Kelly & Michael, Access Hollywood, and New York Live. On New Year’s Day, she was back on NBC, this time making an appearance at the popular Rose Bowl in California. Her last performance in the USA was on March 6th in Washington DC where she was a special guest of US President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle Obama at the "White House: Women of Soul" concert where she delivered a scintillating performance of the Donna Summer classic ‘Last Dance’. The programme, which will be broadcast April 7 on PBS, included performances by Melissa Etheridge, Aretha Franklin, Ariana Grande, Janelle Monáe, and Jill Scott. Source The Jamaica Observer: http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/entertainment/Tessanne-Chin-to-show-off-her--Voice--at-New-York-outdoor-festival -Octane debuts at number four on Billboard's Reggae Album chart with the just released My Journey, the follow-up to 2012's Crying to the Nation which opened at number six. My Journey is largely produced by Andre 'DJ Frass' Gordon and distributed by Tad's Record. The 16-track set was officially launched March 6 at the Triple Century club in New Kingston. It includes the songs Time Will Come, A Yah wi Deh (with Ky-Mani Marley) and Lighters Up (with Alaine). Source The Jamaica Observer http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/entertainment/Good-start-to-Octane-s--Journey-_16258688 Sean Paul’s new album Full Frequency is currently at the top of the Billboard reggae chart for a second weak straight. The album debut at the top of the chart, dethroning Snoop Lion’s reggae debut album Reincarnated. LISTEN: Sean Paul – Front & Back [New Music] Despite being at the top of the chart, Full Frequency, which was released on February 18, only sold 2,160 in its first week of release. This highlight a major problem not only plaguing reggae music, but also other genres in the mainstream music market, album sales are at a all time low. This is also one of Sean Paul’s lowest selling album. In contrast his 2002 Dutty Rock sold 65,000 copies in its opening week but went on to sell over six million copies worldwide. The dancehall star’s 2005 release The Trinity sold 107,000 copies in its first week, but went on to move over 4 million copies worldwide. Sean Paul created history with the best opening week sales by a Jamaican musician. Source Urban Islandz: http://urbanislandz.com/2014/03/12/sean-paul-tops-billboard-reggae-chart-with-weak-sales/ The iconic Reggae On The River festival will celebrate its 30th anniversary at French’s Camp along the shores of the majestic Eel River on the weekend of July 31, Aug 1-3.With fans already overjoyed about the festivals’ return home to its original French’s Camp venue last year that was a grand success, the line-up that is now taking shape is giving them new reason for excitement.
Featuring a diverse blend of classic ROTR favorites and a host of new and cutting-edge talent selected specifically for this special 30th anniversary event, announcements thus far include headliners Jimmy Cliff and Alpha Blondy & The Solar System, plus one to be announced, along with other top artists like Iration, Third World, Sly & Robbie with the Taxi Gang, Michael Rose, Gyptian, Etana, Bunji Garlin, Bitty McClean, SEE-I, Jah 9, Fishbone, Mutabaruka, Megah Banton, Meta & The Cornerstones, Marlon Asher, GAUDI with Danny Ladwa, Courtney John Project, Zili Misik, John Trudell & Bad Dog, Majic, and Ishi Dube- plus more major acts still to be announced in the coming weeks. Visit the festival website for more information and sign up for the ROTR e-newsletter to receive sneak peeks into the rest of the line-up and other exclusive benefits, offers, and festival news. The main three-day festival will take place Friday through Sunday, August 1-3 and tickets for this three-day concert and camping pass are priced at $190. A limited number of early arrival tickets will allow access to the grounds a day early on Thursday, July 31 for an extra evening of entertainment and first dibs on camping/ parking. The four-day early arrival concert and camping pass is priced at $250 and they are moving really fast. Print at home tickets are available online at www.reggaeontheriver.com and hard tickets are available at the usual outlets in Humboldt, Mendocino, and Sonoma Counties. A list of outlets is posted on the website. Please also note there will be no single-day tickets offered this year. Camping and parking is on a first come, first served basis with all vehicles charged a fee to park on site. The grounds have also been expanded this year to allow for additional parking, camping, and RV options. RV spaces are limited and are available by advance registration only at a price of $500 per RV. RV reservations must be made in advance through the Mateel office at 707-923-3368 ext. 21 and no roll-in RVs will be allowed at the event without advance sign up. For more information call the festival office at 707-923-3368 or send an email to [email protected]. Source The Redwood Times:http://www.redwoodtimes.com/entertainment/ci_25320439/more-artists-announced-rotr |