Happy Reggae! After many rivers crossed, we at the Mateel French’s Camp property in Jack’s honor (and with But while music often gets the focus, it is Community Center give great thanks in welcoming all permitting hurdles behind us), things have truly ultimately the experience that matters most. you to the 29th annual Reggae On The River! come full circle, the way it was intended. And we, When diverse people come together to share in turn, are ready once again to step it up, and to in a weekend of incredible vibes, the magic of Bringing it home to French’s Camp, a venue that has do it in a way that honors our past and improves it community happens, and this is what keeps served as the festival’s spiritual nexus since 1984, for the future- a mantra we call “back to the future.” people coming back to Reggae On The River. when Jack Arthur (our local version of Woodstock’s The experience is heightened when you know Max Yasgur) first took a risk and offered his land Similarly represented in our approach to artist your patronage is also supporting a variety of for this now-famous fundraiser. Initially presented scheduling, we shine light from the roots to the fruits important non-profit organizations working as a benefit to rebuild the community center after with foundational groups like The Meditations, who hard to make our world a better place. an arsonist’s fire burned its original Fireman’s played the very first ROTR, to Chronixx and Kabaka Hall location, throughout the years Reggae On Pyramid, two of the hottest artists in Jamaica for And this is why we do it- to sustain ourselves, to The River has continued to serve as the primary their first-ever Cali performance. We have also sustain our local and global communities, and Street Team Heather Rowbury funding source for the Mateel Community Center drawn from the far corners of the earth to bring for the love of reggae music. So thanks to you and all of our varied arts, education, youth, and you a selection of diverse acts both preserving all! From the seasoned Reggae veteran to the social service programs. traditions and taking the music to exciting new first time attendee, your support is continuing to push the Mateel Community Center forward as Though all of this almost came to an end in 2006, places. Artists like Nkulee Dube (South Africa), Blue we embark on this journey “back to the future.” when a variety of factors forced the cancellation King Brown (Australia), Garifuna Collective (Belize), This one truly is for you… of the festival and a subsequent relocation down Les Nubians (France/ Brooklyn), MC Zulu (Panama/ stream to the Benbow Lake State Recreation Chicago), and Paula Fuga (Hawaii) name but a few Long live Reggae On The River! Area, thanks to our fans, our dedicated crew, of the global representatives. And, of course, it wouldn’t be Reggae On The River without roots and a supportive local community, Reggae On Justin Crellin The River has persevered and, even in its’ smaller reggae and Jamaica well represented in top artists General Manager format, continued to sustain the Mateel. Now, like Julian Marley, Morgan Heritage, Tarrus Riley, with the Arthur Family Trust again offering their and Junior Kelly just starting to scratch the surface. Mateel Community Center Reggae On The River Crew Accounting Amie McClellan Lights Mark Mehlman Security - Exterior Todd & Kathy Pisarek Ads/Sponsorship Cathy Miller Magic Communications Dan & Leanna Gribi Security - Interior Peter Lawsky Admissions: Loop Lot Richard Murray Mateel Kitchen Cortney Gossett Security - Prairie Hags Lori Ellis Admissions: Shuttle Bill Breen Mateel Kitchen Mike Lovato Security - Overnight Tim Lyman Alter Able Tanya Lee Mateel Kitchen Sherry Moore Signage Matt Dicks Art Cave Marjory Brown Mateel Kitchen Mike Darcey Signage Artist Sara Young Ambiance Pooba Mateel Kitchen Melody Hayhyrst Site Eric Kay Ambiance Mystic Lion Mateel Meal Juice Booth Jackie Panteleo Site Patty Torbert Artist Merchandise/Ambiance Honeybear Media/Guest Assistant Annie Pierson Site Andrew Burnett Artist Shuttle Blu Graham Media/Guest Assistant Coco Hogan Site Jesse “Fuzzy” Louth Artist Shuttle Erica Balcom Storre Media/Guest Check-In Charity Green Site Sonny King ATM David Katz Neighborhood Response Team Piercy VFD Site Mike Miller Audio Archiving Rob Seifert-Gage Online Marketing Julia Minton Site -Do It Crew April McCrady-Hirsch Backline Ray Moreta Parking Joe Moran Site Manager John Jennings Brew Crew Garth Epling Performer Check-In Kelley Lincoln Site Troubleshooter Bruce Champie DJ Coordinator Justin Miller Performer Hospitality/ Artist Bios Joellen Clark-Peterson Site - Bridges Ipo Savoire Drink Tickets Alden Akselsen Performer Hydration Nansi Ochoa Site - Construction Shanon Taliaferro Electrical Ted Sloan Performer Kitchen Patrick Gaskins Site - Fencing Evan Lombard Equipment JimI Halloway Popcorn Chrysse Otteson Site - Plumbing Phil Kreider Festival Map Nicolas Ramirez Poster Artist Bree Smith Sound Engineer Loren Miller Festival Operations Katz Boose Press/ Marketing Asst Kaati Gafney Stage Manager Jay Patton Festival Operation Guide Casandra Taliaferro Press Tent Dana Corey Stage Manager Mark Mason GM/ Talent/ Publicity Justin Crellin Press Tent Sunshine Johnston Stage Manager Rick Tomar Greenway Partners Steve Salzman, Kirk Cohune Program Guide Design Chris Molé Street Team Heather Rowbury Ice Crew Stewart Wilson Recycled Youth- Sno Cones Anna Rogers Trademark Advisor Tim Allen Info Booth/Merchandise Megan Gomes Rehydration Station Babette Bach Traffic Manager Paul Radman Jah Med Patte Rae Briceland VFD Tim Olsen Vendor Coordinator Ashley Wilma Jah Med John & Mary Bustamante Recycling and Restoration Donald Rivers Vendor Hospitality Bruce Barkley Jah Motion Shuttle SHUSD Transportation Security - Backstage Dan Whyte Vendor Hospitality Sydell Fowler KMUD Live Broadcast Eric Johnston Security - Bar David Sundberg Volunteer Camping Burt Clements Kidlandia Shanda Rial Security - Bar Doug Dale Volunteer Check-In Pleasure Strange Laminator Sai McCrady-Hirsch Security - Exterior Steve Rigney Volunteer Coordinator Michele Wood Laser Effects Brian Friend Security - Exterior Mike Rigney Youth Alive-Soft Drinks Sherman & Lisa Landry Lights Chris Walker 4 Mateel Community Center 2013 Reggae on the River 5 GENERAL INFORMATION General Information Recycling & Restoration Concert Bowl Hours- The concert bowl is open from noon to 1am on Thursday, The Recycle and Restoration crew requests your participa- 9am to 2am on Friday, 9am to 2am on Saturday, and 9am to 9pm on Sunday. tion in the greening of ROTR. Restoration and preservation of the environment is our goal and we seek to restore the Will Call & Admissions - There are two festival admissions stations- one for natural beauty of the site and preserve it for future genera- those who drive into the event and another for those who take the shuttle and tions. Please take with you what you bring, and may we enter on foot. Signage will direct you to the proper station given your arrival recommend using the same cups, plates, and utensils for style and both online sales and hard tickets can be processed at each location. the whole event. We aspire to a future zero waste green Please be sure to bring your confirmation email, photo I.D., and/or a copy of sestival and are hoping you’ll join us in inspiring others to keep it clean and green. the photo I.D. of the person who ordered your online tickets. • Recycling Stations: We have manned recycle separation stations in many ATM - Need cash? Visit our solar powered ATM. Please see the festival map for locations, with receptacles for CRV and Non-CRV plastics, aluminum cans, approximate location. cardboard, glass (all colors), and hazardous materials. Ask our crew if Telephones/ Charging Stations - Free public cell phones and charging stations something seems questionable. are available for use at the Mateel information booth. • Solid Waste: We also have receptacles for solid waste (landfill garbage) at No Dogs Allowed - Attendees with dogs will be asked to leave. 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 Watch Your Kids - Don’t leave your children unattended. Children must wear cans for your camp. ID wristbands. Look for lost children at security central or contact a member of our security team. • 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 First Aid/ Medical - The main medical station is located jays, crows, buzzards, and other scavengers. at the top of the concert bowl by Security Central. Roving medical and security patrols are also available throughout Camping & RV Information the festival grounds 24 hours a day. Camping - The option of camping on site is included in the Lost & Found - Please head to Security Central to drop off price of your ticket. Camping is first come first served, begin- or claim any lost and found items. ning at 8am on Thursday, August 1 for 4-day early arrival ticket Be Fire Conscious - Please note that we are in the height of fire season and that holders, and at 8am on Friday, August 2 for 3-day main event NO fires or fireworks are allowed on the festival grounds. Those caught ticket holders. with illegal fires or fireworks will be ejected from the event. Propane BBQs and * Do not arrive at the venue before these stated times for your camp stoves are OK. No candles or flames in tents. type of ticket. No Lifeguard On Duty - Swim at your own risk. Please note there is no lifeguard Alter Able and Family Camp Options are available. Family campers on duty and that rocks can be slick and the river swift in spots.