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2014 on the River 3 Welcome to Reggae! ® so colorfully showcases the remarkable connectivity We at the Mateel Community Center are glad you can join us on this historic of our community. Every time I venture forth to buy food or get a drink at occasion: the 30th anniversary of Reggae On The River®! Reggae, I’m reminded of how purchases directly benefit and help fund our local non-profits, fire departments and schools. It feels good knowing that I’m Last year, the Mateel brought this community fundraising event back to its not only satisfying a craving, but also supporting organizations that have the historic home at French’s Camp, thanks to the efforts of many hard working community’s best interests in mind. Your presence at Reggae on the River® is a volunteers, staff and community members. Our former Board President and blessing to the land you dance upon and to all those you meet here. And, for emcee, Doug Green, who passed away just after last year’s event, worked in the Mateel Community Center, it means we can continue to offer a plethora of the entertainment business for over 30 years and was one of the people who youth, arts, education and social service programs for which this event is the played an instrumental part in helping Reggae On The River® return home. Doug primary fundraiser. never gave up on his vision- and this was a driving force in helping others see such a huge endeavor was possible. It was with great joy mixed with sorrow Many of us, including myself, have grown up with Reggae On The River® as a part that I watched Doug emcee for the last time at the festival he helped found of our community and festival experience. After twenty-three years of gathering and protect. It seemed fitting that he was able to say goodbye to not only his at French’s Camp, we then went through five years of being estranged from our friends and family, but to Reggae itself. true home. Last year, as I walked across the bridge towards the concert bowl for the incredible homecoming, it felt like I had indeed returned to the roots More recently, our festival community lost yet another prominent person. Tim and ways of my long lost family, a family where we greet each other by simply Olsen was the Briceland Fire Chief and Reggae’s Critical Incident Team leader. saying, “Happy Reggae.” He happily dedicated many years of his life to protect and serve our community, developing a strong, professional rural fire department that is admired and Like any family, we tend to one another. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve respected by all. It was an honor working with someone who cared so much witnessed people lending a helping hand, making sure someone was okay, about keeping people safe. Tim is a great example of someone who knew what getting enough water, sunscreen or simply sharing a smile. A big part of needed to be done and found a way to get those tasks accomplished. what makes Reggae great are the open hearts that people bring to it and the heightened collective celebration that is born from that. Both these men exemplify the spirit of Reggae On The River® because of their community mindedness, their deep sense of volunteerism, their dedication Enjoy this year’s festival. Let’s make this 30th Anniversary of Reggae On The River® in the face of adversity, and their ability to put vision to action for the greater one of the best experiences yet! good. These very elements that make their contributions so great are also what makes ROTR so special- and truly unique amongst festivals. Happy Reggae, As I sit here writing this greeting, welcoming you to the place where I was born, and heralding the great people whose shoulders I stand upon, I see how Garth Epling Mateel Board President

Reggae On The River® Crew

Accounting Amie McClellan Info Booth/Merchandise Megan Gomes Popcorn/ Sno Cone Assistant Melissa Vallot Site Sony King Ads/ Sponsorship Cathy Miller Med Patte Rae Poster Artist Bree Smith Site Mike Miller Admissions- Loop Lot Richard Murray Jah Med John & Mary Bustamante Press/ Marketing Asst Kaati Gafney Site David Patak Admissions- Walk In Kira Graeff Jah Med Amber Wallan Program Guide Design Chris Mole’ Site- Bridges Ipo Savoire Admissions- RV Park Rob Then Jah Motion Shuttle Alisha Goodrich Rehydration Station Babette Bach Site- Plumbing Phil Kreider Alter Able Tanya Lee Jackson Kidlandia Shanda Rial Rehydration Station Lois Cordova Site- Troubleshooter Bruce Champie Alter Able Ann Mcilwain Kidlandia Circus Nature Runner Crew Stewart Wilson Soft Drinks Sherman & Lisa Landry Ambiance Pooba KMUD Live Broadcast Eric & Sunshine Johnston Runner-Misc Vashon Rannow Sound Engineer Loren Miller Ambiance Mystic Lion KMUD Press Tent Dana Corey Recycling and Restoration Donald Rivers Stage Manager Jay Patton Art Cave Marjorey Brown Legal Roxanne Olson Recycling and Restoration Jeff Ackerly Stage Manager Marc Mason Art Cave Assistant Lucy Stanley Laminates Sailas McCrady-Hirsch Recycling and Restoration Mike Ward Street Team Heather Rowbury Artist Merchandise Honeybear Lights Mark Mehlman Recycling and Restoration John Moore Town Patrol Traci Bear Artist Shuttle Blu Graham Loader Crew Sherri Bybee Recycling and Restoration Chris Wilson Trademark Attorney Tim Allen ATM David Katz Mateel Kitchen Manager Cortney Gossett Recycling and Restoration Ken Hanks Traffic- Interior Shiloh Croy-Baker Audio Archive Rob Seifert-Gage Mateel Kitchen Sherry Moore Security Steve Rigney Vendor Coordinator Ashley Wilma Backline Ray Moreta Mateel Kitchen Mike Lovatto Security Mike Rigney Vendor Camping Aaron Ochoa Brew Crew Garth Epling Mateel Kitchen Melody Hayhurst Security Todd and Kathy Pisarek Video Archive Andrew Burnett Brew Crew Assistant Brian St. Clair Mateel Meal Juice Booth Jackie Panteleo Security- Backstage Dan Whyte Video Projection Stefan G. Briceland Fire Jim Fulton Mateel Meal Juice Booth Scott Kender Security-Bar Doug Dale Video Projections Chad Rea Briceland Fire/ Site Construction Shanon Taliaferro Neighborhood Response Team: Piercy VFD Security-Bar Dave Sundberg Volunteer Camping Bert Clements Communications Dan & Leanna Gribi Online Marketing/ Video Stream Julia Minton Security- Overnight Tim Lyman Volunteer Camp Info Karrin Palmer DJ Coordinator Justin Miller Parking Manager Joe Moran Security- Overnight Dustin Petersonallred Volunteer Camp Tent Tagging Lila Benson Drink Tickets Alden Akselsen Parking- Exterior Jerry von Dohlen Security- Prairie Hags Lori Ellis Volunteer Check-In Pleasure Strange Electrical Ted Sloan Parking- Interior Paul Tuzzolino Signage Matt Dicks Volunteer Check-In Assistant Samantha Charlesworth Festival Operations Katz Boose Performer Check In Kelley Lincoln Signage Artist Sara Young Volunteer Check-In Assistant Jen Clements Festival Operation Guide Casandra Taliaferro Performer Hospitality/ Artist Bios Joellen Clark Peterson Site Manager John Jennings Volunteer Coordinator Michele Wood General Manager/ Talent/ PR Justin Crellin Performer Hydration Nansi Ochoa Site Patty Torbert Will Call Charity Green Greenway Partners Steve Salzman Performer Kitchen Eric Moore Site Erik Kay Will Call Assistant Annie Pierson Highway Contractor Paul Rosenblatt Popcorn/ Sno Cone Chrysse Otteson Site Jesse “Fuzzy” Louth Will Call Assistant Coco Hogan

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2014 Reggae on the River 5 General Information Venue Opens To Public: Miscellaneous Information: 8am Thursday, July 31 (for 4-day early arrival ticket holders) TM A - Need cash? Visit one of two solar powered ATMs. Please see the festival map 8am Friday, August 1 (for 3-day main event ticket holders) for approximate location. *Please do not arrive at the venue any earlier than the times listed above for your type of ticket elephone T Charging Stations - Info on charging stations is available at the Mateel Admission Hours: information booth. Thursday - 8am to 12am No Dogs Allowed - Attendees with dogs will be asked to leave. Friday - 8am to 12am Watch Your Kids - Don’t leave your children unattended. Safety I.D. tags are Saturday - 8am to 12am available at admission gates. Look for lost children at security central or contact Sunday - 8am to 8pm a member of our security team. *Please note that arriving after dark is discouraged and it is advised to arrive on site First Aid/ Medical First-aid- stations are strategically located no later than 8pm. Though admission will be granted during the times listed above, throughout the festival grounds. Stop in for trained medical those arriving after dark will not be allowed to cross the bridge in their vehicle and will attention, or find a member of our security or emergency crews, be parked and camped on the west side of the river. which are roaming and available 24 hours a day. The main medical Music/ Stage Hours: station is located in at the top of the concert bowl by security Thursday- 2pm to 12 am (for 4-day early arrival ticket holders only) central. Friday - 12am to 1am Be Fire ConsciousPlease - note that we are in the height of fire Saturday - 10:30am to 1am season and that no fires or fireworks are allowed on the festival grounds. Those Sunday - 10:30am to 10am caught with illegal fires or fireworks will be ejected from the event. Propane BBQs and camp stoves are OK. Please no candles or flames in tents. Camping Info/ Protocol: No Lifeguard On DutySwim - at your own risk. Please note there is no lifeguard The option of camping on site (in designated areas only) is included on duty and that rocks can be slick and the river swift in spots. in the price of your ticket. Please note that there are two types of tent camping options (listed below). You’ll be placed in a site upon Don’t Drink & DrivePlease - drink responsibly and be sure to take the shuttle or arrival at the venue according to your needs or available space. find a designated driver if you’ve had any alcohol and intend to leave the concert General - most camping on site is general and offers exposed site. camping on the river bar. e B Prepared - Bring hats, layers of clothing, biodegradable sunscreen/ soaps, Alter-Ableavailable - by advance registration only for a limited number of placard coolers, adequate camping gear, flashlights, and lots of drinking water. holding alter-able patrons. Call Alter-Able Camping Coordinator, Tanya Lee Jackson, Safety First/ Safety LastThis - is a family event and we want every child, woman, at 707 986-7069 to register. and man to be safe. Take care of yourself and those around you. * Please note that camp hosts will interface with you upon arrival and will help ensure your camping space is reasonable for the size of your party and that you are clear on other Protect Our Environment: campground info and rules. Please note that camping setbacks of 25ft from the river’s edge (100ft for vehicles) apply, as do strict space and shade limitations per campsite. Oversized (or unreasonably sized) tents and shade structures will not be allowed- so don’t bring them. Be respectful of your neighbors and help us make space in the campground for everyone. All camping is at your own risk/ personal liability. Valuables should not be left unattended. On-Site Parking: On-site parking fees are not included in the price of your ticket. They are assessed upon your arrival at the event and you will be charged the following to park on site: $40- per standard size vehicle (oversized vehicles extra- no trailers) $500- per RV (advance reservation required for all RVs through the Mateel office at 707 923-3368 x21); we request that RV purchasers have a 4-day ticket and arrive on site with their RV on Thursday, July 31; RVs must be of no more than 40 total feet in length (including the truck length for tow-behind units) and standard RVs are not allowed to have trailers or vehicles in tow; please also note that any cars traveling with your RV will be assessed the standard parking fee and will be parked with the general public (not in the RV lot).

*Please note that the above parking options are good for the whole weekend, but do not Help Us Protect The Eel River - The wild and scenic Eel River is a beautiful but imper- allow for in and out privileges. All vehicles are subject to security search and environmental iled waterway. Protection of this resource is of paramount importance to our local inspection upon arrival. community and also to the future of Reggae On The River. **All parking is at your own risk/ personal liability. Valuables should not be left unattended. Conserve water - In an effort to reduce festival water use, we request that each Day Use Parking: attendee bring at least two gallons of drinking water with them. Water stations are also available in the campground to refill containers. There is no day use parking available on the festival site. The Golf Lot in Benbow is the closest day use parking area and is available on a first come-first served basis for Use only bio-degradable soaps and sunscreen - We request that all attendees use a price of $10 per day. This lot is serviced by the festival shuttle. exclusively bio-degradable sunscreen, tanning lotions, soaps/ shampoos, etc, and that you restrict use of all soaps and shampoos to the public shower only. Please Shuttle: visit the campground store if you neglected to bring bio-degradable products Free festival shuttles will offer regular service with you. to Redway, Garberville, Benbow, and within the local French’s Camp area from Thursday, Recycling & Restoration: July 31 through Monday, August 4. The Recycle and Restoration crew requests your participation in the greening of ROTR. The town shuttle will pick up/ drop off Restoration and preservation of the environment is our goal and we seek to restore approximately every 30 minutes with stops the natural beauty of the site and preserve it for future generations. Please take with at the Majestic Center (Redway), Chevron you what you bring, and may we recommend using the same cups, plates, and utensils for the whole event. We aspire to a (Garberville), and the festival site. future zero waste green festival and are hoping you’ll join us in The local French’s Camp shuttle will pick inspiring others to keep it clean and green. up/ drop off approximately every 30 ecycling R Stations: We have manned recycle separation minutes with stops at Richardson Grove State Park, Cook’s Valley Patriot Station, stations in many locations, with receptacles for CRV and and the festival site- plus the Benbow Golf Lot (Fri-Sun only) Non-CRV plastics, aluminum cans, cardboard, glass (all colors), *Shuttle stops will be clearly marked with the approximate shuttle schedule posted and and hazardous materials. Ask our crew if something seems questionable. will operate continuously, starting approximately one hour before the concert bowl opens olid S Waste: We also have receptacles for solid waste (landfill garbage) at all each day and ending 1 hour after the show ends each night, plus from 9am to 2pm on Recycling Stations, including butt cans for your cigarettes (please don’t leave them Monday, August 4. on the river bar!). We can even facilitate you with bags and/ or cans for your camp. **Important note: Make sure you go directly to the French’s Camp shuttle stop after the ood F Waste: Please note that we will not be composting this year. All compostable concert is over to ensure you don’t miss your ride. materials should be treated as solid waste.

6 Mateel Community Center Vending Information Vending In The Concert Bowl The Art Cave Please note the concert bowl will be open during the following hours: Look for the live performance painters and Thursday- noon to 1am you’ll know you’ve reached The Art Cave- a Friday- 9am to 2am lion’s den of reggae influenced fine art, some Saturday- 9am to 2am of which was freshly created at the festi- Sunday- 9am to 11pm val. Featuring the works of Marjory Brown, Noa, Cinnamin Price, Lucy Stanley, and Bree Smith, among others, most pieces are for sale and benefit both the artists and the Mateel Community Center. Art painted live at ROTR 2013 by Noa Artist Merchandise Located just inside the north entrance to the concert bowl, the Artist Merchan- dise Booth is the place to go for artist meet and greets and to pick up the latest music/ gear from many of our featured festival performers. Help support these great artists and take home a CD or shirt as a memento of your Reggae On The River experience. Vending Beyond The Bowl Campground Store The local chapter of Support Our Schools (SOS) will run this 24-hour campground store which offers cold sodas, hot coffee, snack foods, and basic amenities like ® Reggae On The River Information & Merchandise Booths sunscreen, band-aids, toothpaste, and camping items. Offering… Public Ice Sales Program guides, stage schedules and other festival info Located outside the north concert bowl entrance, Salmon Creek VFD will offer Limited edition 30th annual Reggae On The River t-shirts & merchandise ice to fill those thirsty coolers. Open all weekend- 8am to 8pm. 30th annual Reggae on the River collectible memorabilia- including stickers, Late Night Food posters, shirts, hats, and more Late night food options will be available to service hungry patrons at times Mateel memberships and community center info when the concert bowl is closed. Look for these offerings just outside the north entrance to the concert bowl. Mateel merchandise- including t-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, stainless steel water bottles, and more Local Neighbor Businesses Info on cell phone charging stations We encourage you to support our neighboring businesses. Please refer to the festival map for specific locations, all of which are either walking distance or Stuff check- for $5.00 you can check your stuff in a safe location while you served by the festival shuttle. enjoy the festival. Free for MCC members. ooks C Valley Patriot Station - offering gas, snack foods, cold drinks, beer/ Lost & found- turn in found or claim lost items here (or at Security Central) wine, etc. New this year! - a crosswalk for convenient foot traffic across Vending Booths Hwy 101 hunderbird T Mountain Trading Co.- offering Native American jewelry, Always a favorite festival attraction, more than 60 handcraft, import, non-profit, salmon jerky, and gifts and food vendors will surround the French’s Camp concert bowl. Take a stroll to randfather G Tree- offering beautiful wooden keepsakes to commemorate enjoy a wide variety of offerings from longtime Reggae On The River participants your trip to redwood country and a host of new vendors offering everything from food and refreshments, to crafts of every variety, plus a mix of sponsor and non-profit information booths. Benbow Inn-fine dining and lodging in an historic hotel; also features the We take pride in noting that that all Reggae food/ drink concessions support adjacent Benbow Valley RV/ tent campground and golf course non-profit organizations. The many businesses, shops, and restaurants of Garberville & Redway Reggae On The River® Site Map

2014 Reggae on the River 7 Masters of Ceremonies

Special Guest Emcee: Rasta Stevie - Featured as a guest emcee at Reggae On The River® from 1995 through 2006, Colorado based radio personality, Rasta A world-renowned reggae archivist, author, radio/ Stevie, is a gifted talent on the mic. Equally TV host, actor and photographer, Roger Steffens adept at presenting information as he is at giving first discovered reggae 41 years ago. Co-host of historically based introductions, he can be heard the award-winning NPR radio program, “Reggae on Friday nights on KDUR in CO with his popular Beat,” which was syndicated on 130 stations, he program, Heart Beat Of - rebroadcast online is co-founder of “The Beat” magazine, and has on Randy’s Reggae Radio. lectured internationally for 30 years on “The Life of Bob .” Founding chairman of the Reggae Madi Simmons - Passionately creating Grammy Committee (1984-2011), he has written music for over 20 years, Simmons is a Rasta born six books about Marley and the music’s history. and raised in the US. A longtime resident of The Observer declared him #8 of the Top Humboldt County he is ever ready to spread Ten Most Influential People in Reggae. the good message of reggae. Lately he’s been releasing singles and working with producers in And Featuring ROTR Emcees: Europe- and will now be taking up the mic for the first time as an ROTR emcee. Agnes Patak – Agnes has been involved with ROTR since the beginning- photographing, Marley - Born and raised on the rocks of working the press tent, emceeing, and Reggae On The River, Marley is a local DJ participating on the talent committee. Host of continuing the legacy of the SHC! He is making the World Beat Show on KMUD for the last 27 his augural appearance on the ROTR stage as an years, between her show and the ROTR press tent- emcee to introduce some of his local brethren. she has interviewed just about every reggae and artist out there. She is also proud to represent as one the few female emcees of a major festival. In Memoriam: Doug Green The Mateel Community Center lost a longtime Hoy Kersh – Hoy loves the Mateel Community friend- and Reggae On The River a great emcee- Center and was one of its founding members in the passing of Doug Green, who succumbed more than 34 years ago. She started cooking at to his battle with cancer on Sunday, September ROTR in the early days and later performed at 22- just after Reggae last year. A tireless supporter the event numerous times with her reggae band, of the Mateel Community Center and ROTR from Massawa. In recent years she’s been a regular its earliest beginnings through the festival’s 2013 festival emcee and remains an active member of French’s Camp homecoming, Doug played a the Mateel family and local community. pivotal role throughout the history and evolution Spliff Skankin’ - Veteran emcee and of Reggae On The River®. His statesmanship reggae DJ, Spliff Skankin’, has been a fixture at helped facilitate the creation of the now-famous ROTR for years. He is a founding member of the French’s Camp venue and, in recent times, he guided Mateel in our efforts to seminal Bay Area , Massive Sound bring the show home to this beloved spot- an experience we are so thankful International, and is a popular host of reggae to have shared with him one last time. Despite his sickness, he continued radio programs on KKUP, KPFA and KFJC. He will to serve as Mateel Board President through his final days and will forever be be emceeing and spinning tracks throughout remembered as a man of great courage, strength, and wisdom- someone the weekend. who gave himself to his community. This one’s for you Doug! Ishi Dube - Born in India and raised in NorCal, Ishi Dube is one of Humboldt’s favorite and most ® seasoned reggae performers. As a musician, his Reggae On The River Vendors sweet vocals carry a melodic, roots sway, yet he is Ali Designer Mali Sabatasso Design also able to belt to a rougher delivery. Alma’s Mexican / CASA of Humboldt Mama’s Medicinals Ishi brings fire to the mic as both performer and Baltic Amber and Creations Mateel Meal Juice Booth emcee and we are proud to have him representing Beginnings Matt Jones Art as both for the 30th annual Reggae On The River®. Blaze 1 Clothing May’s Chinese Food Blessed Botanicals Nectar Creations Wisdom - Progressive music artist, Wisdom, California Rocks One Love Irie Arts has been in the forefront of the Bay Area’s hip hop/ Coboo Creations Outlaw Kitchen reggae culture for well over a decade. Committed Coco Loco Jewelry Pedicab People Movers Cool Shoes and Moccasins Planet Skills to a path of self-mastery through meditation and Cutting Edge Soulutions Pure Anywhere spiritual growth, Wisdom recently released his Eagles Nest Outfitters RedEye Laboratories third full-length , “Full Spectrum,” featuring EPIC & Get Fried Rice Rise & Shine Posse and Michael Rose, and we are happy to host Evolutionary Tie-Dye Rock N Rugs him once again as an ROTR emcee. Face & Body Art by Kathleen Round Tuit Wood Spoonz Fatbol Clothing Royal Restoration Irie Dole - A well established DJ, event host Forever Stoked Royal Roots Clothing and radio personality, Irie Dole is an all around Garden of Beadin Sageman Drums reggae advocate. Whether alone or with Jah Grassroots California Satori Movment Clothing Heartwood Institute Shamus T Bones/ Warrior Shelter Hi-Fi Sound System, his unique Humboldt County’s Smoking Caterpillar South Fork Booster Club delivery and selection puts him a cut above the Humboldt Republic Clothing & Print Co. SHC Industries average selector. After 20 years of service to the Humboldt Nutrients/ Fertile World Simpy Salma’s Treasures CA reggae scene, Irie Dole now resides on Maui Island Tribe Apparel So. Hum. Community Park Farm where he is programming/ operations director Kiwanis of the Redwoods Spiros Gyros KMUD Redwood Community Radio Sprowel Creek Vol. Fire Dept. and a favorite on-air radio voice for Q103, the Kona Pipes Synergy Organic Clothing only commercial radio station in the US to play Light Up Coats Thaoe Wellness Coop strictly reggae music. Lydia’s Lovin Foods / The Humboldt Connection Hempstead Project Heart We Are California Grown

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Artist Bios FRIDAY, August 1

12:00 | Opening Ceremony year’s ROTR. 3:45 | Iba MaHr 12:30 | Thicker Than Thieves At the helm of the Roots Revival with , Their first return to the Kabaka Pyramid, and Jah9, is Iba MaHr. festival in 10 years, the music With a new single out, “Babylon Debating,” of Thicker Than Thieves is this young Jamaican sensation draws upon multi-faceted and widely for inspiration. Born Mario Greaves, appreciated. Featured in his friends granted him the name “Iba” various surf movies and meaning calm and humble and “MaHr” the slated to release their fourth acronym for a small province in Ethiopia. A LP showcasing the group’s singer of reggae and , at the age diverse songwriting skills of 19 he voiced his first song with Charmax and musical talents, TTT first Music, chanting from Linstead, St.Catherine. came on the scene in 2002 He released his first song in 2008, “Had It and with “Smuggler’s Run.” Local to the region of ROTR, Humboldt’s homegrown Lost It” with Charmax Music and Max “Romeo” guitarist, Brian Sykes along with fellow musicians with roots in Hawaii and Costa Smith. Committed to the promotion of roots and culture, this young artist credits Rica, find themselves currently based in San Diego. This group of pumps it for enabling him to withstand the many dangers of his volatile community. out a sun-baked and surf-inspired mix of heavy bass lines and blazing , Now in his mid-20s, he is more intent than ever to pursue this mission. With successfully blending soulful vocals and a searing rock-reggae based rhythm tunes “Will I Wait” and “Let Jah Lead the Way” and tour stops at Summerjam section to create an original style that has earned them fans the world over. in as well as in and , the world has just begun to hear With influences ranging from , , and , TTT pulls what Iba MaHr has to offer. out all the strings and tricks to play audiences into a fun-filled frenzy. 4:45 | Megah Banton 1:55 | Majic Megah’s gruff and provocative lyrical delivery distinguished him from fellow In only a short span of time, this 17 year old roots emerging singjays of the early 90s, pop reggae artist has already achieved things which his first ever track, “Give It A Ease” most acts only dream about. A member of the epitomizes. Having toured extensively Jack Knight Song Writing Academy, Majic stated with , and Tanto Metro and her quest in 2011 to become involved in music Devonte, Megah (formerly Mega without as a reggae singer. Becoming the first female the new addition of an “h”) continues to from New Zealand to record at the legendary leave his mark in reggae the Studios in Kingston, Jamaica, her world over. Like his musical inspiration, singles, “Likkleman” and “” , Megah chronicles the harsh are sweeping the airwaves. Incorporating the realities of life in Jamaica with a positive guidance of her tribal elders from Te Tai Tokerau, spin. Growing up outside of Kingston in the northern region of Aotearoa (New Zealand), the city of Portmore, Megah was writing along with the musical sensibilities of Lauryn and his own tunes and developing his own style by the second grade. Hill, Maisey Rika, , India Arie, and Bob Crooning the lyrics of , Yellow Man and over his father’s Marley, Majic is manifesting an unusually hip twist to something otherwise sound system at neighborhood sessions, his 1993 debut album on VP Records, ancient. Working alongside fellow youths and promoting youth initiatives “First Position” rewarded him with the song “Sound Boy Killing” that charted through music, Majic’s artistic vision is all-inclusive and knows no bounds. We on the U.S. Billboard, propelling his career to the next level. His hardcore edge welcome their first-ever U.S. performance! gained the attention and support of notorious reggae producer, Jack Scorpio and later Sony Records with “Money Ina Mi Pocket” and “Pon Di Corner” staying | on the reggae charts in JA and the U.S. for several months in 2003. Although 3:20 i-KRONIK his appearances on dancehall have been limited in the last few years, One of the best bands to he has preserved his untouchable style and status as exemplified on his most emerge out of Jamaica in 25 recent album, “Thug Poetry” (2009). years, i-KRONIK represents the future of the “classic” reggae band. Since their official debut 6:10 | in October 2011, they have From the shifting fault lines of Hollywood been rising steadily with their fantasies and the economic racial tensions versatility, wide range appeal of Reagan’s 1980s America, Fishbone rose to and high level musicianship. become one of the most original bands of the Born from the lineage of the last 25 years. With a blistering combination Gumption Band in which the of , punk, and reggae, they demolish majority of the members had been playing professionally, all five of them sing the walls of genre and challenge the racial and play instruments, including a featured melodica. A hard act to follow, stereotypes and political order of the i-KRONIK mixes distinct vocal styles with crafty lyrical compositions and their live and the nation. Lead singer, performances showcase the skills of each individual member. Their chemistry ’s ability to combine thought- is so irresistible, so authentic, so playful and so magnetic that they are easily provoking, humorous social commentary with the most interactive, refreshing, and up-to-date sound around. On the heels his Fishbone brethren’s frenzied, up-tempo of the release of their first EP, they are sure to perform some of their hot new music and frantic, euphorically entertaining original material along with sets backing Iba MaHr and Megah Banton at this

With a blistering combination of ska, punk, funk and reggae, Fishbone demolishes the walls of genre and challenge the racial stereotypes and political order of the music industry and the nation.

12 Mateel Community Center stage show has cultivated their undisputed reputation as one of the best live started working together at the newly created Channel One label and studio, acts in music. Still composing, creating, recording, releasing and performing one of the best in Jamaica. Responsible for consistently reshaping the landscape original music together, is experiencing a resurgence of energy of JA’s music, in 1976 they introduced a beat called “Rockers” which quickly fueled in part by their critically acclaimed full-length feature documentary, replaced the prevalent “One Drop” style. In the early 80s they introduced the “ – The Story of Fishbone” which tells the story of the band’s “Rub a Dub” sound. were also a markedly crucial component love for and dedication to their art in spite of struggles with money, family and in developing the trend toward computer assisted music and programming in racial stereotypes of being black punk rockers. These genre-bending artists the mid-80s. As arguably the longest lasting production team in music history are consistently re-inventing themselves and their courage and talent were and having worked with every notable artist in Jamaica, Sly and Robbie and The recognized this year with a featured slot at Coachella. Despite having a close Taxi Gang are returning to our stage, tipping their hats to ROTR’s three decades connection to our community for all these years, Fishbone has never played of bringing reggae music to the . ROTR before! Thus, we are especially excited to welcome them to our 30th anniversary for which they have planned a special, reggae-infused set. 8:55 | Bitty McLean Truly one of the finest singers in the 7:55 | Sly and Robbie with The Taxi Gang lovers rock genre, Bitty McLean has Sly and Robbie are more than just a ; they are the premiere a voice that could melt butter. Born architects of the modern sound in 1972 in , England, his of Jamaican music. As well as earliest memories are punctuated by his being on the scene during the performances with local sound systems, roots hay day, this duo helped including his father’s, where he started power reggae into the 1980s, singing over dub and instrumental riddims sharing the sound of the mighty as a teenager. After studying sound and numerous engineering at college, he was invited others on their own Taxi label. in1992 to join UB40 not only as a producer They are also the go-to guys and engineer, but also to play and sing on for international stars wanting what would become the internationally a taste of Jamaica. The Rolling renowned album, “Promises and Lies” which sold in excess of eight million Stones, , copies. Bitty, with his elegant presence and astonishing voice, has an unnerving and Herbie Hancock are just ability to pen pop smash hits and his own material notched up a string of top a few of the extensive list of ten hit singles throughout the 90s, including “Walk Away from Love” which artists who have sought them continues to be a big club hit. The release of the superb album, “On Bond out for the good groove. One Street” (1994) showcases McLean’s reworkings of vintage American soul tunes staggering estimate is that these and his impressive ear for and classic . His cover tunes are so two have played on or produced brilliantly executed, using his own lyrics over the warm nostalgic sounds that it’s some 200,000 songs and may well be the most prolific recording artists ever. The hard to believe that he was not there when the tracks were originally recorded. rhythm section of drummer Lowell Dunbar (nicknamed Sly after Sly Stone, one Bitty followed soon after with an album he co-created with the world’s greatest of his favorite musicians) and bass guitarist, Robert Shakespeare, started working rhythm section and production team, Sly and Robbie, titled “Movin’ On” (2009). together in the mid-70s after having established themselves separately in JA’s Receiving widespread critical acclaim, including Reggae Album of the Year by music scene. They describe their being drawn together as being something the New York Times, McLean and Sly and Robbie have continued to collaborate, akin to magic, as before meeting and joining forces they had noticed each tour, and record, including their most recent album, “The Taxi Sessions” (2013). other’s talents. Upon finding out that they shared the same ideas about music In a rare American appearance, Bitty McLean, together with Sly and Robbie and in general (both are huge fans of Motown, James Brown, and The Beatles), they Taxi Gang, will alight the stage at ROTR Friday night.

2014 Reggae on the River 13 10:10 | Michael Rose With arguably the most high profile, signature voice in reggae music, Michael Rose has been recording and performing music for over 35 years. In the1970s and 80s, Rose’s charismatic stage presence and voice as the front man of the legendary, Black Uhuru, (which won the first ever Grammy in the Reggae category for the album, “Anthem”) was key to their becoming one of the biggest and best loved reggae acts. Throughout his career, even as different Jamaican musical styles have phased in and out of popularity, Rose has always remained a modern roots artist. The mastermind behind and voice on such massive tunes as “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner,” “General Penitentiary,” and “I Love King Selassie,” and most recently, his collaboration with on, “Shoot Out,” Rose shows he has staying power. In fact, the industry calls Rose’s trademark styled voice (that reached mainstream America when featured in a scene on The Cosby Show in the 1980s) “the Waterhouse sound” after the rough section of downtown Kingston from where Rose hails. Additionally, his magnetic stage presence seems to defy reason. Spiritually ordained? Perhaps. Talented? Without contest. Boasting an epic career and extensive biography, Michael Rose is truly a reggae superstar. In addition to this featured Friday set with fellow Black Uhuru contributors, Sly and Robbie, Rose will also perform close out Thursday night at ROTR in rare collaboration with famed producer, . 11:30 | & The Evolution Born Tilmann Otto in 1974, the son of a Protestant pastor, Gentleman has become a highly esteemed international headliner and the face of reggae in Germany. Songs such as “Dem Gone,” “Superior,” and “Send a Prayer” have become modern classics in the canon of contemporary . His career was initially inspired by a collection of sound system tapes brought back from Jamaica by a friend. “There was an incredible energy about it, “ he remembers, “The first time I went to JA myself was at the age of 18 and it completely changed the way I look at music….that music is much more than entertainment- that it is important and can shape societies.” A phenomenal with a distinct singjay vocal style and an unmistakable sincerity, Gentleman refreshed the reggae genre, giving it new relevance at a time when it was lacking luster. His album debut in 1999, “Troddin On,” was just the beginning of the impact he was to make in reggae, while 2002’s “” was the real breakthrough album that was heard worldwide. His album, “Confidence” (2004) went Platinum while his sixth and latest album, “New Day Dawn” (2013), is heralded as the purest Gentleman album to date. Nearly all of its 16 tracks originated on the latest addition to his creative flow: a grand piano in his apartment. The intensity of Gentleman’s vibes, the tremendous interaction he shares with his audiences and his unpretentious confidence have him and his band, The Evolution, performing with the same spirit and uncontrollable joy that his spiritual home in Jamaica first inspired. Friday night, the ROTR massive will be electrified by this artist’s perfect balance of roots reggae, dancehall, pop and hip-hop.

A phenomenal songwriter with a distinct singjay vocal style and an unmistakable sincerity, Gentleman refreshed the reggae genre, giving it new relevance at a time when it was lacking luster.

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14 Mateel Community Center Artist Bios SATURDAY, August 2

studio where many important projects of the new Chilean scene are incubated, 10:30 | Opening Blessing including their band. Abya Yala has been sharing its music on stages across Chile and in a parallel universe across the world via social networking, inspiring the band to continue working despite how difficult it is to sustain an artistic 10:45 | John Trudell and Bad Dog project independently. Armed with a great sound and a ton of heart, ROTR is Acclaimed poet, recording artist so happy they embarked on this journey for our 30th anniversary – their first and activist, John Trudell’s universal appearance in North America! following reflects the universal language of his words, work and message. Of Santee Sioux lineage, 3:15 | Marlon Asher he was a spokesperson for the Marlon Asher’s runaway hit, “Ganja occupation of Alcatraz Island from Farmer” (2004) helped kick-start the 1969-1971 and served as Chairman Trinidad and Tobago dancehall/reggae of the American Indian Movement movement, taking the music to a global during most of the 1970s. Following a audience and breaking down barriers for terrible tragedy, he began to find his other T&T artists in the process. The tune voice as an artist and poet- to, in his was an instant classic and chosen as the words, “Stay connected to reality…I’m just a human being trying to make it in a lead track on the annual Greensleeves world that is very rapidly losing its understanding of being human.” Recording Record compilation, “Biggest One Drop his provocative poetry to , , and traditional Native American Anthems of 2006.” Asher’s sweet voice music, he creates a compelling backdrop for his views on society, love and life. and tender passion delivered another An outspoken and prolific artist with a long legacy of work, his latest,” The anthem for those who appreciate the Madness and The Moremes” showcases some of the best music the razor sharp benefits of cannabis, “Ganja Cowboy,” band, Bad Dog has ever created. Following appearances at ROTR’s 10th and and together the tunes have received 20th anniversaries, it’s only fitting that John Trudell is back now for our 30th. over 15 million views/downloads. A calm and humble artist, his approach to music is about more than putting out hit songs and selling ringtones. Having been exposed to reggae music as a youth, it was natural for him to use reggae 12:10 | Indubious music as a medium rather than soca and calypso music which is what dominates Playing an eclectic mix of T&T. Hailing from Chaguanas in central T&T, he was given the name “Marlon” dancehall and new roots while “Asher” stems from when he became a proud member of the Twelve reggae (rootstronica) with Tribes of who gave him his spiritual upbringing and the desire to share visionary lyrical messages, Jah’s message through music. Asher’s musical style was recently reinvigorated two and three part harmonies, by the release of the mixtape, “Higher Learning” (2013). We at ROTR welcome and electro funk fusion jams, Marlon Asher to our stage for the very first time! Ashland, Oregon’s Indubious is a group of intergalactic revolutionaries. Best known 4:40 | for their impactful live shows, Since she came on the scene in 2007, they’ve recently exploded onto national and international markets leaving in Etana has remained the queen of their wake the makings of a conscious arising. Winning the 2010 Global Marijuana socially conscious reggae. Her debut Music Award in the “Best Reggae” category for their song “Ganja Weed,” and single, “Wrong Address” highlighted a finalist in last summer’s Marley Mellow Mood Band Contest, Indubious has the discrimination some Jamaicans made a huge impact on the West Coast’s conscious music scene. Aiming to face who live in violence-ridden reconnect the with rightful living, their third studio album, communities. Meanwhile, hits like “Wake The Lion,” (2013) produced by GAUDI, proves that Indubious is on a quest “Roots” and “Jah Chariot” quickly to change the face of music. made her a household name within reggae circles. With her third full- length album, “A Better Tomorrow,” 1:40 | Abya Yala (2013) recorded at Kingston’s legendary Tuff Gong Studios, Etana consistently wraps encouraging and edifying sentiments in gorgeous melodies and lushly textured rhythms. Raised in August Town, JA, Shauna “Etana” McKenzie was studying in Florida to be a nurse when she left college to join the female pop- R&B trio, Gift. While shooting a with the group, she defied the overtly sexual stereotypes that were being forced upon her and her bandmates i.e. protesting the requisite attire of lingerie, stiletto heels and invasive camera angles. She returned to Jamaica where she had a destined meeting with Richie ’s management which resulted in her becoming his backup singer. Shortly thereafter, she chose the name “Etana” which in Swahili means “the strong one” (also the title of her first album - 2008) as she left to work on strictly her own terms as a solo artist. “I looked at how women were being represented in The intention of this 11-piece band from Santiago, Chile is to generate attitudes of Jamaican music and how little girls think that is the way it’s supposed to be, environmentalism, community building, the promotion of youth self-sufficiency and I wanted to be a positive influence and change some of the things they are and the general upliftment of life on the planet. With over 10 years experience taught,” Etana reflects. Etana’s powerful vocal range and elegant and modest in a completely independent and self-managed manner, they have produced rasta-chic style is as distinct as her sultry verve, empowered songwriting and two : “Change” (2010) and “Day and Night” (2014). In the spirit of the authentic regality- proving that she is indeed the empress of reggae soul. group’s namesake, “Abya Yala” meaning “land of vital blood,” they have been living together for several years in Chile in a home that includes a temple and a

I looked at how women were being represented in Jamaican music and how little girls think that is the way it’s supposed to be, and I wanted to be a positive influence and change some of the things they are taught.” ~ Etana

2014 Reggae on the River 15 featured a funky, disco-flavored cover of the O’Jay’s, “Now That We’ve Found 6:15 | See-I Love,” a song that hit the Top Ten in both the United States and the U.K.. Hailed Representing ROTR’s 30 year far and wide as the “Reggae Ambassadors,” Third World is one of the longest commitment to host artists defining lived reggae bands of all time and one of Jamaica’s most consistently popular the future of reggae music, the story crossover acts among international audiences. With 10 Grammy nominations, of See-I begins with two brothers, 23 albums, and a plethora of awards including the prestigious United Nations Rootz and Zeebo Steele. In the Peace Medal, Third World has stood, since the beginning, for producing and heady days of the 1980s, the two performing music that holds firm to the cultural and ancestral roots of its vocalists launched a musical project members while continuing to push at the cutting edge of all music forms. In a that quickly became a fixture on 1992 interview with Billboard Magazine, founding member , who Washington, D.C.’s burgeoning passed away this February, described the band as “Strictly a reggae band – music scene. Crossing paths with Thievery Corporation’s Eric Hilton, who became no. Definitely a reggae band – yes.” Their most recent album, “Patriots,” was determined to include them in future projects, they have gone on to record, released in 2010 and their performance at ROTR will pay tribute to Rugs as well perform and tour the world as the backing band for the famed musical group. as help us commemorate our 30th anniversary is a mutual nod of respect and One of the East Coast’s premier party bands; an eight piece powerhouse a testament to this ever-living music. ensemble which includes the foundational members from Thievery’s live band, they weave original roots and dub reggae through intoxicating layers of funk, rap, rock, and Latin . With a full length album and an EP out on Fort Knox 9:55 | Iration Recordings label, when this crew rolls in, the dance floor takes off on vibrations Arguably the quickest rising band set off by echo effects and bass-heavy rhythms. Otherwise and usually booked on radar, Iration’s number one up with Thievery Corporation dates, this is a rare west coast performance for the album on iTunes, “Time Bomb” group- and we’re happy they chose ROTR to be their first-ever NorCal festival. still remains in the Top 20 four years later and has sold 40K copies. In fact everything this Southern 7:55 | Third World California based band puts out Over the years, Third World is most certainly one of ROTR’s favorites. With four creates a buzz. Their debut album, decades of smash hit songs, sold-out tours and inspirational messages, Third “No Time for Rest” (2007) topped World is more than just one of the top reggae bands of all time, it is an institution. the Billboard Reggae Album Chart Founded in 1973 by members of Inner and by the next year they were off on a national tour. An alternative-reggae- Circle, Third World is credited as being rock group of musicians that met while growing up in Hawaii, they formed the first reggae act to incorporate funk, their band while reconnecting in Santa Barbara. Iration has since become a Philly soul, hip hop, South African crucial factor in the shaping of a popular new subgenre within reggae, one township music, and even strains of that brings the stylings and charge of the coast of California to its Caribbean classical into its boundless style. Third roots. Creating truly original sounds by fusing reggae with fresh pop and rock World joined Bob Marley and The influences, Iration has something that people these days can’t get enough Wailers as the opening act for their 1975 of. With three EPs and three full length albums, this quintet has sold over 60K world tour. The following year, Third albums along with over a quarter of a million single downloads to date with World’s adaption of the Abysinnians’ their latest album, “Automatic” (2013) having shot to #1 on Billboard’s Reggae “” and their own Album Chart. The aloha spirit captured by this quintet’s fresh blend of music original “96 Degrees in the Shade” – both enormously successful songs - set the is why Iration is ripping it up on stage and in the studio, while getting a surf in stage for their commercial breakthrough album in 1978, “Journey to Addis” which whenever possible.

16 Mateel Community Center 2014 Reggae on the River 17 11:30 | Jimmy Cliff was reggae’s first international star and he remains its greatest living The only other Jamaican, ambassador. Having taken the music to all corners of the Earth, Cliff’s first hit, “Wonderful World, Beautiful People” (1969) soared high on the charts in the U.K. besides the venerable Bob Marley, and the U.S., six years before Bob Marley and The Wailers cracked the charts to be inducted into the Rock with “.” A spectacular showman with incomprehensible energy, Cliff is also a Grammy and Roll Hall of Fame (2010), award winning ska and reggae singer, songwriter, Jimmy Cliff is also the only musician and actor. His living musician to hold the career made a full-throttle breakthrough in 1972 Order of Merit (2003)- one of the with the groundbreaking Jamaican film, “The Harder highest honors granted by the JA They Come” in which he government for achievement in starred and contributed the title track in addition the arts and sciences. His 2012 to half of the songs on the album “Rebirth,” was his first soundtrack (“You Can Get It If You Really Want It,” “Many studio release in seven years. Rivers to Cross,” and “Sitting in Limbo”). “The Harder It received a Grammy award They Come” was the first feature film written and directed by a Jamaican and for Best Reggae Album as well was shot on location using an all-native cast. The movie was a huge success in JA and a cult classic everywhere else. The soundtrack, released in 1973, sold as earned a number 12 spot in well around the world and is singularly credited for helping to popularize Rolling Stone’s 50 Best Albums reggae music. A true Jamaican icon, Cliff was born James Chambers on April 1, 1948 in St.James, Jamaica. As a teenager, he adopted the stage name “Cliff” to of 2012. acknowledge the heights he intended to climb. With a career spanning nearly 50 years, Cliff’s material can be found on a total of nearly 100 albums/compilations/ EPs/singles. His first album to win a Grammy was “Cliff Hanger” (1985). Then, in SUPPORTING SUSTAINBILITY & OUR COMMUNITY SINCE 1988 the early 90s, Cliff returned to the mainstream with his hit remake of ’s “I Can See Clearly Now” from the Cool Runnings movie soundtrack. The only other Jamaican, besides the venerable Bob Marley, to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (2010), he is also the only living musician to hold the Order of Merit (2003)- one of the highest honors granted by the JA government for achievement in the arts and sciences. His 2012 album “Rebirth,” was his first studio release in seven years. It received a Grammy award for Best Reggae Album as well as earned a number 12 spot in Rolling Stone’s 50 Best Albums of ROASTED IN HUMBOLDT 2012. With his signature fusion of reggae, pop and soul, Cliff continues to make Jamaica proud with his exuberance, talent and grace.

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10:30 | Opening Blessing 2:05 | and Skool Band Jamaica’s most revered poet/artist, Mutabaruka is one of the country’s earliest 10:45 | Reggae Dub Poet Ras Marcus Benjamin dub poets. A combo of the spoken word approach stemming from the Jamaican Born and raised in Brooklyn, deejay style, paired with the sonic reduction of , dup poetry was NY, Ras Marcus Benjamin has initially defined in the early 80s. A firebrand who repeatedly attacked the been writing and performing injustices and hypocrisy he saw both in Jamaica and in the western world at poetry for nearly three decades. large, Muta was born Alan Incorporating deep roots sounds Hope in Kingston in 1952 from Reggae and Dub, in 2013 and grew up in a working he released “Dub Talking,” the class neighborhood where first-ever album set to he turned to Rastafari at a drums in a live “from young age. As a schoolboy the floor” studio recording. The he found his adopted name album includes several pieces in a book of poems and later from his self-published book, Dub discovered that, in , Talking, which came out in 1995. With his current single, “Dread Inna Babylon,” the name means “one who he explores new patterns collaborating on UK-style dub productions is always victorious.” The in a look to the future of dub poetry. charismatic Mutabaruka belongs to a tradition of Rastafari oratory and has 11:00 | Zili Misik been featured as a guest lecturer at American universities, has released multiple albums, and hosts a weekly music/talk show on JA’s Irie FM which has made him a national figure, albeit a controversial one. This witty, bare-footed Rasta with a wicked sense of humor will perform an extraordinary musical set at ROTR backed by one of Jamaica’s most prolific ensembles, the Skool Band, which was the (touring) Sunsplash house band and one that has played all of the island’s major stage shows. Muta’s innovative word plays will be illuminated by their sweeping musical genres including tribal-house to dancehall, reggae and R&B.

An all female, new world soul group out of Boston, Zili Misik evokes the captivating sounds of the African continent, retracing the routes of forced exile and cultural resistance through diasporic rhythm and song. Often dressed in matching elegant white linens and representing five countries and three continents, these seasoned Berklee School of Music alums will make your heart, body and soul shake with their original creations. For more than 10 years this seven piece ensemble has been transmuting Haitian mizik rasin, Jamaican roots reggae, Afro-Brazilian , Afro-Cuban son and African American , blues, jazz and new soul into stomping beats, thick harmonies and rich rhythms. Creating a soul that is uniquely Zili Misik, the troupe takes its name from a Haitian spiritual entity, “Ezili” who is envisaged as mother, lover and warrior. Lyrically sliding seamlessly from English to Kreyol to Portuguese to Spanish, Zili offers a rare, euphoric, pan-global feast for the senses. 12:25 | Meta and The Cornerstones By way of pure musical genius and the spirit of humility, Meta has been proclaimed the next “ voice.” Fusing Afro-pop, hip-hop, rock and with lyrics in French, English, Wolof and Fulani, Meta’s unforgettable vocals soar amidst the support of the incomparable sounds of his band, The Cornerstones. Channeling the roots of reggae while breathing new life into the genre, Meta and The Cornerstones offer what critics are calling, a “soul-pounding spiritual experience” for their live audiences. Born in , West Africa, Meta grew up listening to reggae on the radio. Performing on the streets and stages of Dakar, by 2000 he was heralded as a pioneering voice for the culture of hip-hop in West Africa. Soon thereafter, Meta moved to where he formed his Brooklyn-based band, a melting pot of musicians hailing from Israel, Texas, Japan, and Jamaica -- ethnic influences which are each clearly expressed in the repertoire. The first African artist to be signed to the iconic VP Records, their second album, 2013’s “Ancient Power” features Damian Marley and was recorded at the mythical Tuff Gong Studio in Kingston, JA. Their phenomenal and passionate music finds them traversing further oceans and borders, and ROTR is proud to be the first to host them on the West Coast.

2014 Reggae on the River 21 3:40 | Jah9 5:00 | Flaming hot, Janine “Jah9” There are layers and multiple Cunningham is part of the facets to this velvet-voiced artist. “Roots Revival” movement First there’s the conscious reggae being forwarded by her singer who listeners first came to brethren Chronixx, Kabaka know from his breakthrough hit Pyramid and Protoje. Her “Serious Times” (2005) that went signature style of singing Gold in the U.S. and catapulted over a blend of classic jazz him to the forefront of reggae melodies and reggae riddims music worldwide. Then there’s the with overtones of dub was champion lover with the signature created at her underground growl, who captivated females poetry shows in Kingston, JA. worldwide with his crooning on Born in 1983 near Montego Bay, this choir singing, introspective daughter of “Hold You,” the sultry island pop a preacher and a social worker experienced a spiritual, afrocentric and artistic smash that topped multiple charts awakening while studying psychology at the University of the West Indies. globally in 2010 for up to 29 weeks. Like many of the Jamaican new wave, she came up through the live music A remix of the song was done by , resulting in his first official crossover and performance poetry scene rather than chanting on a sound. Linking success. Born (1983) Wendel Beneto Edwards and raised in the countryside of St. up with producers such as Rory “Stone Love” and Don Corleon to produce Andrew, Gyptian grew up singing in the choir with his Seventh Day Adventist magnificently powerful roots anthems, Jah9 has the cool style of Billie Holiday mother by day and at night, wowing the masses on his Rastafarian father, Basil and confidence of Sizzla Kalonji. A yoga teacher, Jah9 captures audiences with Edwards’ sound system. Nicknamed from his habit of tying a shirt around his her lyrical prowess about healthy living, delivering hard hitting, imaginative head and twisting his chin hair like an Egyptian pharaoh, Gyptian was introduced messages promoting social justice, gender equality, and matters of the heart. to Jamaica’s talent scouts/producers, Ravin Wong and Earl Chinna Smith who Her bold 2013 debut album, “New Name” has added new fuel to the reggae helped him hone his sound. Arguably the male reggae artist with the most fire and its tracks are already in heavy rotation on the airwaves. Europe has sex-appeal, Gyptian’s 2006 debut album, “My Name is Gyptian” earned him booked up this hot new artist and we at ROTR are lucky to have this be her comparisons to the great for his mature and conscious reggae first Northern California festival appearance. and lovers rock. Since then he has dominated the charts with a slew of hit singles including crossover hits, “Beautiful Lady”(2006), “I Can Feel Your Pain” (2008), Jah9 captures audiences and the infectiously catchy, “Nah Let Go” (2010). A Soul Train award winner for Best Artist, Gyptian’s fourth album, “Sex, Love, and Reggae” (2013), featuring with her lyrical prowess and among others, takes the listener from dancehall to soca to global pop sounds. For Gyptian, who has also collaborated in the past with about healthy living, Mary J.Blige, Busta Rhymes, and Snoop Lion, it’s all about versatility and keeping delivering hard hitting, the door open to old and new listeners alike. imaginative messages promoting social justice, Lost & Found at Info Booth gender equality, and matters and Security Central of the heart.

22 Mateel Community Center 6:35 | with 8:30 | & The Solar System Mention the name Israel Vibration in reggae circles and watch the warmth A commander of the great of recognition and appreciation of anyone who has seen or heard this very African groove, Cote d’Ivoire’s special vocal group. For over three decades the positivity emanating from Alpha Blondy is among the this group has been spellbinding audiences, critics and DJs alike. Cecil “Skelly” world’s most popular reggae Spence and Lascelle “Wiss” Bulgin were both born in Jamaica and met as artists. Rising to fame with the children with Polio release of his debut album, “Jah at Kingston’s Mona Glory” (1983) with his 12-piece Rehabilitation Center band the Solar System, Blondy in which they were delivers a reggae beat with placed because of a distinctive African cast. their families’ limited Calling himself an African resources and need Rasta, Blondy creates Jah- for specialized care. centered anthems promoting There, the boys morality, love, peace and social discovered Rastafari, consciousness. Discovering found strength and reggae music in 1977 while willpower through attending a their faith and began concert in New York City, Blondy was inspired by the powerful dub rhythms composing and singing songs. The expression of their spirituality and stance he heard and began singing with various local groups, soon becoming a major on issues relating to the rehab center caused them to be expelled from the star on the music scene. Reggae, which up until then, had been thought institution, putting them on the streets of the capital city singing for their of as a typically Jamaican sound, was seen for the first time to be successfully suppers for nearly six years. However, by their early 20s they had become a reinterpreted in Ivorian style. Blondy’s rebellious stance, his excitable personality force to be reckoned with, and their prayers were answered when members and his endless supply of energy inspired Cote d’Ivoire to adopt Blondy as of the Twelve Tribes of Israel agreed to finance their debut single. The their own national version of Bob Marley. This revered status received a kind group’s exquisite dread sound and militant cultural themes made an instant of unofficial confirmation when the famous Jamaican beatmaker/producer, impression and they found themselves on stage opening for the likes of Bob encouraged Blondy to sing in his African languages and create his Marley and Dennis Brown. Albums “Same Song” (1976), “Pay the Piper” (1999), own style. Blondy’s path was set; he flew out to Kingston in 1984 to record “Jericho” (2000), and singles such as “Cool and Calm” (1988) and “Rudeboy the title track of his new album, “Cocody Rock” with Marley’s former backing Shufflin” (1997) are just drops in the bucket of what has been nothing short group, The Wailers, and he has continued to reinvent himself in each of his 20 of a mesmerizing career. Their most recent album, “Reggae Knights” (2010) plus albums ever since. Singing in Dioula, French, English, Hebrew, and , finds them unendingly popular and an ever-vibrant live act as well. Since the incorporating the call and response qualities of African music, the synthesizing beginning, Israel Vibration has been fully committed to singing honestly from beats of Jamaica and the strutting guitars from American funk-rock, Blondy uses their hearts with the true spirit of universality. Accompanying Skelly and Wiss the microphone to speak as a prophet for Africa. His 1991 album, “Masada” went for their Sunday night performance will be Roots Radics, the band credited Gold in France and his 2002 album, “Merci” earned him a Grammy nomination for having developed and recorded a majority of the rub-a-dub riddims of in the States. Ultra prolific in recent years, 2007’s “Jah Victory” through 2011’s the early-80s which were the precursor to the island’s fertile dancehall period. “Vision” prove he’s still in his prime- and his latest, Mystic Power (2013) on VP Records is further reassurance that Alpha Blondy is a symbol of hope and the most important living African reggae artist working today.

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24 Mateel Community Center The Reggae Brew Barn Reggae on the River is broadcast Conveniently located at the back of the concert bowl, the Reggae live on your local community Brew Barn will feature over 10 brews from Lagunitas, Eel River, Anderson Valley, Ninkasi, Ace Cider, radio station KMUD. 91.1 Mendocino and many more. Fine SoHum. 88.1 NoHum, 90.3 local wine and refreshing mimosas will Mendo, 99.5 Shelter Cove. Tune also be available. And, in an effort to in during the event to hear main shrink our environmental footprint- stage acts, and artist interviews and also bring you a groovy ROTR live from the KMUD press tent! pint - this year we are proud to be 5 KMUD is volunteer driven listener Garberville Shelter Cove partnering with Klean Kanteen to supported radio and is proud to Eureka Laytonville offer a solution to single-use plastic work with the Mateel to deliver cups. Made of 18/8, food-grade this exciting event to your radio! stainless steel, the 16oz Steel Pint Cup Tune in at your campsite at is durable, versatile, reusable, and dishwasher safe. It won’t break like 91.1FM! glass pints and won’t fill the landfill either. We will have a limited number of Reggae On The River Steel Pint Cups available for purchase, so stop by Reggae Brew Barn to get yours before they are gone. They feature a custom Reggae On The River logo and are priced at $10 each or $14 filled with the beer of your choice. Leave No Trace

2014 Reggae on the River 25 Welcome to In Memoriam: Tim Olsen This community cherishes KidLandia at our local fire departments- ® the wonderful professionals Reggae On The River ! and well-trained volunteers- fighting to protect this Arts & Crafts beautiful area. Sadly, we lost Activities Tent one of our very best earlier this year when Briceland Offering ongoing creative arts opportunities for kids and parents, Fire Chief and Reggae On this popular tent will get your artistic The River’s Critical Incident juices flowing as we make costumes, Commander, Tim Olsen, died instruments, and other keepsakes. suddenly of a heart attack on Circus Nature Tent March 20th. Tim was a tireless Look for the rainbow circus tent and expect the unexpected with impromptu professional and volunteer who served in many capacities in the medical performances by clowns, jugglers, stilt walkers, musicians, and more. and emergency response community throughout Humboldt County- Hosted by A’OK The Clown, this is the place for a wide array of creative play. including as head of the Mateel Community Center’s Critical Incident Team for Reggae On The River® and the Summer Arts & Music Festival. Jump House More than a thousand people came out to honor Tim’s life at memorials Offered free of charge and supervised held in Fortuna and his home community of Briceland, truly showing by our event crew, the Jump House the love Humboldt County has for this man. Tim was a warm-hearted, is a favorite attraction in KidLandia. extraordinary person and a consummate emergency services professional who will be deeply missed. * Please note: children must be accompanied by an adult to participate in all KidLandia activities.

JahMed Tent Offers Earplugs For Children Why ear protection for your little ones? The cumulative effects of conditions which cause acquired hearing loss in children is largely due to noise exposure. NIHL (Noise Initiated Hearing Loss) is 100% preventable. This year, JahMed received grant monies from Humboldt Sponsors, Inc and McLean Foundation for Humboldt County infant and children hearing protection. Supplies are limited- information is not, so stop by the JahMed Tent to find out more. JahMed, Inc. is a non-profit medical organization whose roots began at ROTR in 1996. Part of their mission involves educating the public on health concerns. More information can be found at www.jahmed.org.

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