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2018 TWILIGHT ON THE PIER

SCHEDULE SEPT 05 LATIN WAVE ORQUESTA AKOKÁN Jarina De Marco Quitapenas Sister Mantos

SEPT 12 AUSTRALIA ROCKS THE PIER BETTY WHO Touch Sensitive CXLOE Death Bells

SEPT 19 ISLAND VIBES SOUNDS OF , Bokanté WORLD MUSIC SET TO Twilight Steel Drums DJ Danny Holloway

TRANSFORM THE PIER SEPT 26 ocals get another swing at summer Bob ’s backup trio the “I Threes.” In he’s known for his expert curation and ECLECTIC INDIE LWednesday when the sounds of Jamaican 1999, the Jamaican government made her access to extensive music libraries. legend Judy Mowatt, world music innovators an officer in the for her Combined with specially curated vendors BRAZILIAN GIRLS Bokante and expert curator Danny Holloway services to reggae. from Smorgasburg LA, attendees are guaran- take over the Santa Monica Pier with a med- The lead singer of Canadian group teed an immersive cultural experience to SUDAN ARCHIVES ley of classic caribbean hits, groundbreak- Bokante, Caribbean-born Malika Tirolien, continue the 34th year of Pier concerts’ Capyac ing medlies and experimental jams. With the writes lyrics for the group in both Creole Local Meets Global theme. yOya addition of a steel drum band on the West and French. A few years ago, she met the End Stage, Twilight on the Pier’s third con- leader of the Brooklyn jam band Snarky cert, Island Vibes, promises to hit all the Puppy, Michael League, and they immediate- right notes. ly hit it off and decided to collaborate on OCT 03 Pier Corporation director Negin Singh enough songs to produce an . With a AFRO-BEAT says reggae soul queen Judy Mowatt will set group of talented musicians, they formed the AND R&B the tone for Island Vibes. multilingual, multicultural and multi-genera- "Island Vibes is the natural evolution from tional band that will get the crowd going on FELA! THE CONCERT what was known before as 'Reggae Night' Twilight on the Pier’s main stage. for Twilight. We wanted to broaden people's “Absolutely not to be missed is Bokante, Tiffany Gouche perception of what Island music is and could who will open up the main stage with a con- Twilight Drum Circle be, so we're not just having mind-blowing temporary, energetic sound that is rooted in DJ Nnamdi reggae from a great like Judy Mowatt, but the rhythms and driven by the lyrics of boundary-pushing work by creole-singing Guadeloupe, the French territory in the Bokante, who have blended the sounds of Caribbean,” said Rum and Humble’s Martin Guadeloupe with new instrumentation that I Fleischmann. OCT 07 truly haven't heard before they came Nearby at the Pacific Park Stage, reggae SOUTH ASIAN around. Add to that a choir of steel drums fans can sample classic, innovative songs SOUNDS on the West End and LA legends Dublab at specially selected by DJ Danny Holloway. the Pac Park stage, and we've got ourselves The Long Beach native was a music journal- RED BARAAT an incredible night,” Singh said. ist in the 1970’s interviewing the greats like Nearly forty years after the legendary David Bowie, the Rolling Stones and Elton Vidya Vox singer and lyricist recorded her debut album John before getting into the recording booth DJ Rekha Black Woman in 1989, it is still regarded as himself. He contributed to three Discostan the greatest reggae album by a female , including his breakthrough live JUDY MOWATT artist. The album came after Mowatt joined album with No Woman No Cry. As a DJ, 4 TWILIGHTSANTAMONICA.ORG 2018 TWILIGHT ON THE PIER BIOS SEPT 19 ISLAND VIBES JUDY MOWATT Bokanté Twilight Steel Drums DJ Danny Holloway

JUDY MOWATT Judy Mowatt is one of the strongest, most influential female vocalists in reggae music. In addition to faithfully recording and tour- ing with Bob Marley as one of the I-Threes from 1974 until Bob’s passing, she has put out at least nine solid solo albums. Her Black Woman LP (Shanachie, 1980) is con- sidered by many critics to be the greatest BOKANTÉ DJ DANNY HOLLOWAY reggae LP ever recorded by a female artiste. It was also the first reggae LP to be nate names such as Juliann and Jean Watt. (Shanachie, 1982), Working Wonders tarists Michael League, Chris McQueen, and produced by a woman. On The Wailers LP Burnin' (1973), two (Shanachie, 1985), Love Is Overdue Bob Lanzetti (all from Snarky Puppy), percus- Judy Mowatt is a very spiritual woman songs with as lead singer (Shanachie, 1986), Beginning (Tuff sion legend Jamey Haddad (Paul Simon, who has continued to grow and evolve on were written by Judy Mowatt under the Gong/EMI, 1986 with and Sting), pedal and lap steel virtuoso Roosevelt her spiritual journey over the years. In her pseudonym Jean Watt - "Hallelujah Time" ), Look At Love (Shanachie, Collier (Lee Boys, Karl Denson), and live performances she shares with convic- and "Pass It On". Furthermore, the Wailers 1991), Rock Me (Pow Wow, 1993), Love unplaceable percussionists André Ferrari tion her current thoughts and beliefs without recorded a single, "Reincarnated Soul", (African Love/Jet Star, 1998) Something (Väsen) and Keita Ogawa (Banda Magda, compromise. Her beautiful voice is still a joy also written by Jean Watt and sung by Old, Something New (Judy M Music/Tuff Yo-Yo Ma) come together to create a diverse to hear, strong and true. Bunny Wailer. This song – with the name Gong International, 2002) ensemble rich in groove, melody, and soul. Judy Mowatt is a legend. changed to "Reincarnated Souls" – was Judy Mowatt is currently highly respected An experiment conceived by Snarky Judy Mowatt was born in the year 1948 included two years later on Bunny Wailers as one of the best female artists in . Puppy founder and GroundUP Music cre- in Gordon Town, St. Andrew Jamaica. She first solo album (1976). ator Michael League (who has traded his is an internationally acclaimed reggae In 1974, Judy got her big break by join- bass in for a baritone guitar in this artist who rose to fame as one of the I- ing Bob Marley's backing vocal trio the I- BOKANTE group), the process of formation was all Threes, who were the background vocalists Threes. The trio had met working in the stu- For the newly-formed international music but conventional. The music and some of for Bob Marley. dio and their voices had immediately blend- ensemble Bokanté, connection is the foundation the melodies were written by League, At 13 years old, Judy Mowatt became a ed into something special. Marley himself upon which all things are built. Among the demoed while on tour with other bands, member of a dance troupe which toured had recruited them to be part of his backing members themselves, the connections span and then sent to Tirolien with lyrical con- Jamaica and other islands in the Caribbean. band, The Wailers. Judy remembered, "The almost two decades. But outwardly, the band’s cepts attached. Tirolien then wrote lyrics Her ambition was to become a registered first song we did was ' Live' and Bob formation was born in the desire to connect and melodies, demoing and ping-pong- nurse, but instead she dedicated her life to wanted us to work with him on his Natty with society and the problems most urgently ing the new content back to Michael. nurse and restore healing to the hearts and Dread album. The I-Threes continued to facing it. Rich in the sound of both delta and Many of the musicians had never even soul of mankind through her music. Her ear- work with Marley until his death." desert, the unusual but evocative instrumenta- met until the first day of recording. By liest influences were , Otis Her Black Woman LP (1980) is consid- tion blends musical worlds to convey an urgent the end of the week-long session in Redding, , , ered by many critics to be the greatest reg- message of social awareness against the rising upstate New York’s legendary Bob Marley, Marcia Griffiths, The Staple gae LP done by a female artiste. It was also tide of exclusion and human indifference. Dreamland Studios, the band felt abnor- Singers and The Soulettes. A coincidental the first reggae LP recorded by a woman The word bokanté means “exchange” in mally cohesive. “Unity was paramount in meeting with two teenage girls who were acting as her own producer. Creole, the language of vocalist Malika the formation of this group,” observed earlier in her dance troupe led to the forma- She became the first female singer nomi- Tirolien’s youth growing up on the League. “Though the ensemble is multi- tion of the Gaylettes, in 1967. nated for a Grammy in the category of reg- Caribbean island of Guadeloupe. Now liv- lingual, multi-cultural, and multi-genera- Judy Mowatt associated with Bunny gae music when her Working Wonders LP ing in Montreal, she stands among 8 musi- tional, we all feel connected as musi- Livingston/Wailer in the early 1970s, and was nominated in 1985. cians from 4 continents, each one accom- cians and people. And in combining our she has written some of the tracks recorded Judy’s discography includes Mellow plished in their own right and well versed in different accents I feel that there is a by Bunny Wailer. At that time, for legal rea- Mood (, 1975), Black Woman music far beyond that of their point of ori- SEE BIOS PAGE 5 sons in the music business, she used alter- (Shanachie, 1980), Only A Woman gin. Three-time Grammy award-winning gui- TWILIGHTSANTAMONICA.ORG 5 BAGAVAGABONDS RETURN TO THE PIER

whale tail speckled with beachfront a geodesic dome and five tails surfacing on installation outward, creating a festive envi- about fifteen years ago as a Robin Hood- Aumbrellas, an Happy Human globe and the Pier. Artists from Bagavagabonds, includ- ronment with multiple layers,” Holden said. inspired approach to keeping artists funky palm trees bring the imaginative ing Tori White, Chance Cooper, Claire The overall inspiration for the work came employed making art. poster for Twilight on the Pier to life, as the Boutwell and Nicole Bautista (who is a high from the late Craig Hoffman, who was “We’re taking money from the rich and collective Bagavagabonds return to the Pier school student at Foshay Learning Center) instrumental in building the concert series giving it to our poor artist friends to get paid for their eighth year with striking art installa- painted whale tails with images that range over the years. to make art,” Holden said with a laugh. tions. The one-of-a-kind art pieces are anoth- from beachy to whimsical. “Craig took a chance on us eight years The collective has expanded over the er way the iconic concert series has turned As for the dome, it is 16 feet wide and ago when he hired Bagavagabonds to work years, delivering on contracts for big brands its 34th year into an immersive experience 12 feet tall. Holden said the art is inspired on the Twilight Concert Series,” Holden like Levi’s, Reebok and Ray-Ban as well as unlike anything else in Southern California. by classical plazas in Europe where people said. “We wanted to create something for the Pier. “Our vision for this communal installation can meet, congregate and talk with art pro- this series that embraces Craig’s love of “To do something on the Santa Monica was to create a central place of intrigue; a viding the backdrop. A ring of benches cir- bringing people together to engage in new Pier still gets me excited,” Holden said. “It’s place to meet, sit, talk and engage one anoth- cle the dome, giving attendees a spot to rest and creative conversations. He loved art, the great to see thousands of people come out er amongst the crowds” said Izzy Holden. from the festival. series, the Pier and the Westside community and celebrate diversity in a time we need to Holden said the group worked with a vari- “With the world acting as our centerpiece, - this is our way to celebrate his memory.” get together and celebrate the positive.” ety of skilled artists to build seven palm trees, the rest of the elements push the space and The art collective Bagavabonds started

BIOS hope for the future of our race. Through it all, recorded their Goats Head Soup LP. joined the Internet radio collective Dublab. FROM PAGE 4 Bokanté is a vibrant image of what it wishes Shortly after, Holloway joined Island He has contributed over 40 mixes and to see in the world: connection, unity, and Records' London office, reporting to and also released a "Future Roots Mix" CD strangely common and poignant sound, love- through exchange. being mentored by label owner Chris with Dublab in 2013 called Shots Fired. one that can reach and relate to listen- Blackwell. Holloway contributed to 3 Bob Additionally, he has interviewed Kenny ers around the world.” Marley albums: Burnin', and Dope, Scientist and Ned Doheny for The The band’s debut album, “Strange Circles,” DANNY HOLLOWAY he recorded the breakthrough album Bob site. Holloway has promoted the successful goes from Zeppelin-esque blues stomp to folk- Danny Holloway was raised in Long Marley Live with No Woman No Cry. He club nights Blazing 45s and Fuzz and also loric Caribbean kaladja over the course its ten Beach California, played in bands through also assembled albums by , The currently co-owns the popular reissue 45s tracks, blending the extensive and varied his teens and moved to London at 20. Meters, The Maytals; as well as producing label, Ximeno Records. He has consulted knowledge of the individual players with a Holloway worked as a music journalist at the Heptones album Night Food in as a musicologist to iTunes, AllMusic and strong, yet empathetic, lyrical approach. the NME newspaper just as it was entering Jamaica. Holloway moved back to LA and over 20 films. Holloway also had Danny's Singing in both Creole and French, Tirolien’s its rebirth in 1972. While there, he inter- produced several punk bands and the personal record collection was over words draw nuanced pictures of the struggles viewed David Bowie, Stevie Wonder, the Plimsouls before rejoining Island. This time, 50,000 pieces before he trimmed it. He we face in our world today- racism, the Rolling Stones, Frank Zappa, Captain he headed the Soundtracks department has done DJ gigs for the TED conference, refugee crisis, a dying planet, apathy towards Beefheart, Elton John and Arthur Lee. In and worked with as VP of many boutique hotels and Damian human suffering- and offer words of thankful- December of '72, Danny accompanied the music publishing for 15 years. In 1997, Marley's Caribbean ness for those things which unify us, as well as Rolling Stones to Jamaica while the Stones Danny started DJing and in 2007, he Cruise in 2014 and 2015.

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ith less than two months until the mid- dees to register to vote, update their regis- while enjoying a fantastic musical experi- The League of Women Voters of Santa Wterm elections, the time is now to reg- trations and ask questions about the voting ence on the iconic Santa Monica Pier makes Monica is a nonpartisan political organiza- ister to vote on Tuesday, November 6. The process. Los Angeles County residents are it convenient for individuals to register to tion which encourages informed and active Human Relations Council Santa Monica Bay invited to complete the voter register forms vote and participate in our Democracy.” participation in government. The League (HRC), League of Women Voters of Santa to make them eligible to vote in the upcom- Individuals interested in volunteering to does not endorse political parties or candi- Monica (LWVSM) and the Los Angeles ing midterm election on Tuesday, help register voters should reach out to san- dates running for office, but seeks to influ- Student Activist Coalition (LASAC) have November 6th. Resources are also avail- tamonicaevents.net. ence public policy through education and come together to launch an effort to register able to inform California residents on how Voter registration will be available at the advocacy. For more information, visit voters at Twilight on the Pier from September to register in counties other than Los Pier concerts on the following dates from http://lwvsantamonica.org/ 5 – October 3, 2018. Angeles. 5:30 – 9:30 pm: Wednesdays, September The Los Angeles Student Activist “It is necessary for LASAC to encourage “The HRC is happy to partner with the 19, 26 and October 3. An additional Coalition (LASAC) started as a group of stu- young people to vote because it is important LWVSM and LASAC to register voters as this opportunity to vote will occur on Sunday, dents who were passionate about social for people to have their voices heard and is an ideal opportunity to encourage civic October 7 in conjunction with the City of change and reform getting together from dif- lead the charge for progress and change in participation and to perform our most basic Santa Monica’s Coast – Open Streets event. ferent schools. LASAC plans and works on their communities,” stated Camille Hannant, American responsibility—voting!” shared The Santa Monica Bay Area Human how to better students’ futures and keep LASAC secretary. Karen Gunn, HRC Chair. Relations Council is a nonprofit organization each other safe in schools. For more infor- The registration events were launched The League of Women Voters, according that promotes a culture of fair treatment, mation, visit https://www.lasacactivists.com for the first concert on Wednesday, to its president Natalya Zernitskay, “has inclusion and equal access to opportunities. More information about Twilight on the September 5th and will continue to be always maintained that Democracy is not a For more information, visit http://hrcsanta- Pier may be found at https://santamonicapi- available as a resource for concert atten- spectator sport. Being able to register to vote monica.org/ er.org/twilight/.

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Soda Jerks Ice Cream WEST END STAGE Seaside on the Pier 21 The Albright - SM Pier Seafood 20 Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. Pier Burger Pacific Park Food Court Mariasol Cocina Mexicana

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There’s Twilight… and then there’s Twilight Done Right. Read on for the essential guide to the series, with our insider tips and can’t misses on How To Twilight. WHEN LYFT/RIDESHARE September 5, 12, 19, 26, October 3. FINALE following Santa To get you in/out quickly and safely, catch you Lyft at the inter- Monica's open streets event, COAST, Sunday October 7* section of Olympic and Main Street. Make your way through 5:45 PM: Venues opens so start exploring. Beer garden, art Tongva Park from the Pier and look for the pink shirts to help you installations, trapeze show and more! find your way. Or, look for The Free Ride shuttles on Arcadia 6:30 PM: The beat drops on the Main stage Terrace (just off Appian Way) to get you to Main/Olympic on 6:45 PM: The music is never more than a few steps away, so wheels. make your way to Pacific Park and the West End for more Twilight EXPO tunes 8:00 PM: The headliner takes the stage on the Pier deck for an The Metro Expo connects DTLA to the Pier. On Twilight nights, epic set trains will operate on rush service schedule, leaving every 6 *Special timing for Sunday, October 7: Venue opens at 4:30 PM minutes heading Westbound towards Santa Monica. Get your and music starts at 5:00 PM fare ahead of time to avoid long lines -- and save money -- on your TAP card ($3.50 roundtrip). ENTRY BIG BLUE BUS There are three entrances for Twilight on the Pier: the ramp on Ocean Avenue and Colorado, the Grand Entrance on Ocean Front Big Blue Bus routes 1, 2, 3, 7, Rapid 7, 9 and 18 all stop near Walk or the steps by Bubba Gump Shrimp (handicap accessible). the Pier, with stops in both directions in 4th Street between Colo- rado Avenue and Broadway. Plan your trip on GOOGLE TRAN- Safety is the name of our game, so all guests will be subject to bag SIT. Roundtrip is $2.50 or go cashless and download the mobile check at all three entrances. Make sure you leave a little extra time. ticketing app from TOKEN TRANSIT. Please leave your cigarettes, weapons, alcohol, bikes and scooters BIKES at home. You will be permitted to bring purses & backpacks, recy- clable water bottles, chairs & blankets, friends & family and all the The City of Santa Monica will provide two free bike valets on the good vibes. South side of the Pier, so you can check your bike in safely. We also have BREEZE bike share at 5 locations near the Pier. Note: TRANSPORTATION bike valet will not accept Breeze Bikes). Driving: Don’t say we didn’t warn you. The struggle is real and SCOOTERS congestion on concert nights is no laughing matter! You could be sitting in gridlock up to an hour. But, if you must, here is the park- scoot, scoot! Please be safe, wear a helmet and follow the rules ing info. Just remember: don’t drink and drive! if you scoot over. No scooters are allowed on the Pier or on Ocean Front Walk. — Civic Parking (Normal rates before 4PM, $5 flat at 4PM) — P4 Lot 4 South ($5) - 2030 Ocean Ave THE WORLD OF TWILIGHT — P5 Lot 5 South ($5) - 2600 Barnard Way The fun doesn’t just live on the Pier Deck - please enjoy 3 concert All other parking lots - No change to parking rates - normal park- stages, food & beverage deals at Bubba Gump, Mariasol and ing rates apply Seaside on the Pier, art installations at The Albright, an acrobat- ic show at The Trapeze School, and more! We also have vendors from around the world, thanks to Smorgasburg, and a concert garden featuring brews from Boulevard, and more!

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AGES ST 3 With curated reading lists, culturally-inspired art and a Spotify playlist, you can immerse yourself in the world of Twilight before the music begins. Then, E G STA MAIN IFIC PAR when you arrive, get lost in the magic of the Pier AC K P S T A G

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SMORGASBURG FOOD Immerse yourself in the world of Twilight with food, Food and drinks aplenty at Twilight! From Seaside on drinks, crafts, records, jewelry and more from our the Pier to Bubba Gump and Mariasol, you don't want friends at Smorgasburg LA. The iconic open air market to miss the specials. And, on your way to the West is bringing out half a dozen vendors from Cheezus to End, pop into The Albright to check out the Popeye The Ricans to transform the Pier Deck into a destina- retrospective celebrating 90 years of everyone's tion where Local Meets Global. favorite sailor. TRAPEZE SCHOOL INDIECADE The Trapeze School will be flying high over Twilight IndieCade, the premier interactive gaming festival, and performing to tunes from around the world each will give a taste of some of their most unique games night of the series starting at 6:00pm. for the first time in Santa Monica. Come out to the West End and play! ART No festival is complete with immersive art, and thanks CONCERT GARDEN to Amanda Wallis, Davia King and Art Collective, Libations will be flowing in the 21+ concert garden, Bagavagabonds, Twilight is going to feature incredible with brews and beverages from Boulevard Brewing flags, murals, whale tails and more to take us on a Co., Aperol, White Claw and more! Located on the global adventure. Pier Deck, overlooking the ocean.

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