Upcoming show:

October 19th:
Masjid Al-Iman Mosque Benefit featuring:
Reggae Angels

Mo'Rockin Project

Tyson

@ Ashkenaz
1317 San Pablo Ave

9 pm
$15 at the door

Video Clip: Everton Blender live @ Ashkenaz

Video Clip - Junior Kelly live in San Francisco

Monterey Bay Reggae Festival This upcoming weekend

The Monterey Bay Reggae Festival returns the weekend of August 31st with a nice lineup and very nice price. Here's the lineup courtesy of the EMonterey Bay Reggae Festival website

Friday
Batch, Malika & Ras Attitude
Sugar Minott w/Fire Pashon
Eek A Mouse
Mighty Diamonds

Saturday
Bonifide
Rootz Underground
Bushman w/Detour Posse
Ras Michael And Son's of Negus
Barrington Levy
Prezident Brown

Sunday
Aphrodesia
Queen Ifrica
Richard Marley Booker (Brother of the Legendary Bob Marley)
Kevens (Theatrical Rock-Reggae)
Ky-Mani Marley

All the King's Men Tour comes to Ashkenaz September 30th

All the King’s Men puts some of reggae’s finest talents, new and old, into one concert that runs more like a festival, with the all-star band backing each soloist. The music runs from roots reggae through dancehall and lover’s rock, all driven by conscious lyrics over the deepest grooves. The show opens with sizzling ska featuring the Celebrity Hornz. Best-known for his role in the Abyssinians, Jamaican singer David Morrison recently issued his first solo CD, “One Day at a Time.” Multi-instrumentalist Tuff Lion (from the Virgin Islands), well-known as a producer of recordings by Dezarie, Midnite, and Bambu Station, is the guitarist on this tour. California’s Luv Fyah combines sweet, soulful singing with chanting on songs from his forthcoming recording, “Ethiopia We Belong.”

These talents are backed by the powerhouse all-star band featuring Tuff Lion, drummer Santa, bassist Toho (of Don Carlos’ band), keyboardist Seth Theodore (of Million 7), and the Celebrity Hornz (trombonist Balboa Becker and sax and flute player Garrett Kobsef).

DJ Tony Moses plays conscious reggae recordings before and between acts and also sings a few songs himself.

Review of "Super Tough"

There's not really a title that can better describe this cd. Featuring some of the top musicians from the Bay Area and beyond, this album is a must-have for any serious reggae fan.

The masterminds of this project are Bruce Benjamin and Wally Sound, who recorded the tracks at Wally's studio on 2" tape, which gives this cd a rich sound often lacking in digital recording methods. The guest artists shine wonderfully on these tracks, starting off with a tune called United, featuring Jamaica's own Al Pancho (who also appears again later on the disk with the heavy-hitting Rocks to Riches). Longtime Bay Area locals Tony Moses and Ras Kidus lend their talents to their standout tunes (Fly me To the Moon and Man of Constant Sorrow respectivley), and Rankin Scroo delivers a solid tune on Worl of Luv) Perhaps my favorite tune on the album at the moment though,a cover of the country song Divorce, is sung perfectly by a singer named Gina Mooshian Nivens, who I had never heard of up till this release.

This is one I'd highly reccomend picking up, and can be purchased at our online store.

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Bay Area Reggae.com Relaunches

Welcome to the new and improved website for Bay Area Reggae. Here you'll find information and updates on artists, clubs, festivals, releases, and even an online store to showcase the best of the bay area and beyond.

This site is maintaned by Dr. Suess, aka Ras James, producer and selector with Irie Sounds International and host of Irie Sounds radio show on KSVY 91.3 FM every Sunday in Sonoma. Please feel free to leave a comment any time and me or someone else from the crew will get back to you ASAP.