Reggae On The River… Rising?
Published on May 12, 2008 by alisse · 4 CommentsI’m sick of the Reggae on the River vs. Reggae Rising feud and the negative vibes from the production companies. Boycotting while your floating down the river – seriously? Peace and love, man. I’m happy to announce that the 2nd year of Reggae Rising has A TON of performers. Here’s some highlights of the line up (view the rest & purchase tickets/camping at http://reggaerising.com/artist.php) :
- Junior Reid
- Julian Marley
- Don Carlos
- Collie Buddz
- Gentleman
- Mr. Vegas
- Rebelution
- Sizzla
- Turbulence
- UB40
Keep checking for new performers and buy your tickets soon before prices skyrocket! There’s surely somethin’ for all you festies out there and Butte Creek and Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.’s will be there for all the Chico folk. Bring your birks, have yo mama teach you how to Sufi dance & get ready for a week-long fiesta.
Here’s a video of the scene so all you Reggae virgins know what to expect …
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REGGAE ON THE RIVER 2008 at BENBOW LAKE STATE RECREATION AREA (Benbow, CA)
What: Mateel Community Center’s Reggae on the River
Where: Benbow Lake State Recreation Area (Benbow, CA)
When: Saturday, July 19, 2008
Who:, The Wailing Souls, Culture, Katchafire, Warrior King & more!
Why: A keep-the-name-alive-forever fundraiser for the Mateel Community Center
For Press Passes and Information: Justin@Mateel.org
Reggae On The River Rises From The Ashes & Lands In Benbow July 19
(Redway, CA July 11, 2008): Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, on Saturday, July 19th, the Mateel Community Center will revive Reggae on the River as a single-day, roots reggae and world music celebration at Benbow Lake State Recreation Area in southern Humboldt. A transitional year for the event, with issues still unresolved in the festival’s ongoing legal dispute, Reggae on the River 08 will be an in-house production offered in a keep-the-name-alive-forever spirit, with hopes to return the festival to 3 day event that will again support the work of both community non-profits and the Mateel Community Center.
In keeping with the paired down theme, the festival will eschew top heavy headliners to feature a deep and top class billing of international talent including The Wailing Souls, Culture with Kenyatta Hill, Katchafire, Warrior King, Sister I-Live, Stevie Culture, and Afromassive. Additionally, the event will offer vendors, a children’s area, delicious food and drink, a beer & wine bar, and plenty of irie vibes on the beautiful shores of the Eel River in Benbow Lake S.R.A.
Don’t miss this chance to support the work of MCC while helping keep Reggae on the River alive. Tickets are available online at http://www.inticketing.com and at the usual Humboldt and Mendocino County outlets for $50 advance. Visit either http://www.mateel.org or http://www.reggaeontheriver.com for further festival information and don’t miss the return of Reggae on the River at Benbow Lake State Recreation Area on Saturday, July 19. Gates open at 11am and music starts at 11:30am. Camping is available on a first come, first served basis in both Benbow Lake and Richardson Grove campgrounds by calling (800) 444-7275.
Ah yes, the sweet irony of two groups of white Californians feuding over which one has the right to exploit African-Jamaican culture.
I hope unnu see it.
Reggae Rising is going strong…
Everyong doubted Reggae Rising would happen last year…. but it was the same staff, same thousands of volunteers, same production company… and the same artists that have always been served well by the production company (too bad the MCC couldn’t compromise!)
Locals call it “Reggae”… like, “Are you going to Reggae this year?” The name hasn’t changed the event.
I can’t wait for Reggae this year!!!! It’s a tradition.
PS. stagolee, that’s pessimistic. We want to celebrate that culture and jam out to reggae! And we want to party with our friends.
the same staff, same thousands of volunteers, same production company…bah blah blah. also the same CHP and other contractual employees NONE OF WHOM WERE PAID IN 2009!! This rip of show is is what it is, a rip off.