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2008 DAYTON REGGAE
FESTIVAL LINEUP |
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SEEFARI |
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The Pocket is an entirely original
band that blends reggae and alternative rock to create a new sound that's
quickly gaining fame in the U.S. and Jamaica. This past winter, they toured
America opening and backing reggae icon Ronnie Davis of The Itals.
Incredible vocals, great lyrics, and a strong reggae influence, this is
something truly unique. The Pocket's work has accompanied artists such as
Luciano, Beenie Man, Yellowman, Vincent Nguini (guitarist/producer for Paul
Simon), Scientist, Bobby Digital, Richie Spice and many other national and
international stars. They are recording a new album with Bob Marley's
engineer, Errol Brown (their second with him) that will be releasing in
Jamaica and beyond in Dec 2008. |
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A proven favorite on the festival circuit, SEEFARI is one of reggae's most
dynamic live reggae performers, with a show like no other artist.
SEEFARI has toured extensively
throughout the USA, including four years as a headlining performer on the
Bob Marley Festival Tour. His world class reggae band (now featuring a horn
section) features some of the best musicians on the US reggae scene.
IJahMelody -
Singer/percussionist
RasKutiDread - Drummer/percussionist
Basim Blunt -
Bass
Mike Monseur -
guitar/vocals
Jonathan Taub -
Keyboards
Stan Middleton - Tombone/vocals/percussion
Danny Sauers -
Sax/percussion
Ras Robert -
Hand drums/percussion
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THE
POCKET |
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JAH ROOTS |
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Jah Roots is the Midwest's
premiere reggae group. Having played many festivals such as The Wakarusa
Music Festival, SXSW, Schwagstocks 32 & 33, Tulsa Reggae Fest, Austin
Reggae Fest, Dayton Reggae Fest, Corpus Christi HighTimes Reggae Fest, as
well as hosting their own Springfield Reggae & Jam Fests and many more.
The band has also played alongside all of Bob Marleys children, as well as
original Wailer, Bunny Wailer & other reggae legends such as Burning
Spear, Luciano, Morgan Heritage, Easy Star All Stars and Prezident Brown
and non reggae acts like Yonder Mountain String Band, Keller Williams,
Michael Franti and Spearhead, Bela Fleck and the Flecktones, EOTO,
Particle, George Clinton, HR of Bad Brains, etc... Jah Roots is now one of
the midwests biggest & most popular touring acts around. Known for their
high-energy roots reggae mixed with a dancehall flare, Jah Roots packs the
house at every show and NEVER disapoints.
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This year Jim
“Rev Cool” Carter, host of the long-running Around the Fringe program on
WYSO-FM (91.3), will serve as host and emcee of the festival.
Carter,
who has made reggae a regular part of his
weekly Friday night radio program since it began in 1981,
has hosted music stages at festivals like Sunfest in London, Ontario,
Cityfolk in Dayton and The Concert of Colors in Detroit and recognizes the
uniqueness of this homegrown fest.
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JOHNNY PAYNE and THE TRUE BELIEVERS |
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SUPER-MASSIVE |
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SUPER-MASSIVE is an All Star Sextet
featuring members of Rays Music Exchange, the Zionites, DLO(Da LEMMINGS
OnSombol), and Grand Oversoul. Formed in the Spring of 2005, the
group,consisting of Tim Hensley(drums), Alonzo Leggette(percussion), Nick
Blasky(bass and vocals), Andy Lenihan(keys), John Gentry Jr.(guitar), and
Jeremy Lacinak(vocals and guitar), have fused a unique sounding perspective
on an original roots music form. Like their predecessors who fused their own
Island rhythms with R & B, Ska, and Dub. SUPER-MASSIVE have added their own
twist by bringing in newer elements such as Jazz and Rock, with extended
improvisational sections, making for a truly new and fresh variation. New CD
dropping this Summer. |
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GROOVE THERAPY |
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Host
Emcee
THE REV. COOL |
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This Roots Band from Cincinatti,
Ohio will be making their 1st appearance at the Dayton Reggae Festival.
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Groove Therapy features some of
Dayton's best musicians including Mark "Monkey" Sisson on vocals & bass,
Mike Monseur on vocals & guitar, Danny Sauers on vocals, sax, percussion &
harmonica and Ras Kuti on drums & percussion.Their combined resume'
includes: SEEFARI, Demolition Crew, Romeo Champaigne, Yabba Griffiths,
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