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Welcome to the new reviews page! � 3/21/03� Big Up to Ambassador David!� We had an irie time at the State Theatre for the Bob Marley Birthday Bash.� It was good to see some of the old school reggae fans skanking and having fun!� I was also very please to see so many of the youth, it is good to spread the word with the all ages show.�� 3/29/03� We are on vacation in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida and what luck!� Culture featuring Joseph Hill is playing at the Club Atlantis.� We arrive at 10:00pm and chill for a bit when a local act The Fourth Dimension takes the stage and delivers a very solid set.� Next up is Screwdriver, a name I have heard before but know nothing about.� This Rasta knocked me out.� One of the most vibrant and authentic young singers I have ever seen.� He commands the stage slightly reminiscent of Jacob Miller and delivered a soulful roots set that is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.� What can one say about Culture that has not already been written, watching the prophet Joseph Hill was much like attending church, he remains a powerful and buoyant force on the reggae scene.� 1/1/04� Greetings and we hope you are having a happy New Year!� We will start working on the Island Festival very soon.� In the meantime check out the improvements to the Arcadia Creek Festival Site, it should be very nice when completed in time for our 2004 festival! 1/26/04� We just received our tickets for our 1st ever trip to Jamaica.� Hard to believe almost 20 years of promoting reggae and finally an opportunity to visit the island.� On the advice of friends we will be staying in Negril.� I just can't wait!� Any suggestions on good places for vegetarians please email.� 1/30/03 Sometimes you run across a relatively new artist that just presents a true vision and needs to be heard.� I ran across the website of Nasio Fontaine a few weeks ago and had to hear more.� Reminiscent of reggae greats like Bob Marley and Jacob Miller, with a nice touch of American soul.� We are going to hear more from this young man!
2/2/04� Big Up to Ambassador David for a fine Bob Marley Birthday Bash at the State Theatre, inna Kalamazoo!� The huge, diverse crowd was a nice surprise.� I was especially happy to see so many of the youth in attendance, hopefully taking a bit of the message with them.�� 2/6/04� Thanks to Julian who gave me a heads up on Reggae: The Story of Jamaican Music which aired on the Bravo Network last night.� A two hour treat, explaining the rise of popular Jamaican music in relation to the political and economic climate of the time.�� While there are always certain things that "should" have been included, I thought it did a great job of explaining how the reggae movement came about.� If you enjoyed this film, make sure to tell the good people at Bravo.� http://www.bravotv.com/ Additional airing dates are:
� 2/28/04� We are expecting 50 degrees today in Kalamazoo, a glorious day with bright sunshine.� This has a rejuvenating effect on those of us in Michigan.� It serves to remind us that Winter is nearly over, and that Spring will soon bring us rebirth.�� I feel so fortunate to be involved with Island Festival since the inception.� Every year I get a pile of great new music.� Sadly, everyone cannot� appear at the festival, and I have the responsibility to try and bring together a great collection of artists and audience to the people of Kalamazoo!� This year I would like to focus on making you aware of some of the great new music I have heard.� Appearance on this page has no relation to who will be invited or coerced to travel to Kalamazoo for the festival, but you should be aware of great efforts. EVER-G World Peace Tasty stuff here, smooth and carefree.� Mostly lovers rock, with touches of Ska, and straight reggae.� It always puts me in a good mood when I'm driving! �
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