Reggae Rising: Siz, Beres, Don

By Team JamBase Jun 4, 2008 10:00 am PDT

The Second Annual Reggae Rising Music Festival
August 1-3 :: Piercy, CA

Reggae Rising Music Festival has announced artist lineup by day, plus the return of the High Altitude Dance Club, Upgraded VIP Lounge, the South Beach Dome, and very special guest Sirius Satellite Radio’s, Pat McKay – Reggae Rhythms.

Reggae Rising will take place on August 1, 2 and 3 at the Dimmick Ranch and French’s Camp, situated along the picturesque Eel River in Piercy, California and will feature three days full days of great reggae music from world renowned reggae artists plus exceptional on-site camping.

This world renowned bend in the river, on the Mendocino/Humboldt County line, is the perfect backdrop to showcase this year’s lineup:

FRIDAY AUGUST 1

Sizzla
UB40
Beres Hammond
Tanya Stephens
Cham
Medicine Drum w/ Greg Ellis and Rara Avis
The Rasites
Blue King Brown
Soul Majestic
Mr. Easy
Lost Coast Marimbas
Opening Ceremonies

SATURDAY AUGUST 2
Sizzla
Sly and Robbie
Jr. Reid w/ Andrew and Wada Blood
Turbulence
Mr. Vegas
Etana
Lexxus
Rebelution
Detour Posse
Reggae Angels
Black Judah
Lion Camp Showcase w/ Ishi Dube and Jah Sun

SUNDAY AUGUST 3
Don Carlos
Gentleman
Julian Marley w. The Uprising Band
Collie Buddz & The New Kingston Band
Clinton Ferron and the Boogie Brown Band
Natural Vibrations
Jade Steel

HIGH ALTITUDE DANCEHALL CLUB LINEUP!

The High Altitude Dancehall Night Club offers the hottest in reggae music spun by West Coast ruling selectors, live performances by up and coming reggae acts, as well as a solid lineup of some of the wickedest artists in the business.

Live Performances by:
Cham, Mr. Easy, Mr. Vegas, Lexxus, Ishi Dube, Jah Sun, Soulmedic, Jah Works The Revolutionary

Sounds provided by:
Robert Rankin & Spliff Skankin’ (Massive Sound, Int’l.)
DJ I-Vier (Jah Warrior Shelter Hi-Fi)
Selecta Prime & King Sest (Highgrade Sound)

The newly redesigned and upgraded VIP Lounge will feature shaded seating plus an expansive grassy area with river views, live video feed from the stage on three large viewing screens, daily happy hour featuring complimentary appetizers, wine tasting and champagne. Private VIP restrooms, specialty craft booths, massage, glow stuff and more. VIP Upgrade also includes entrance to the High Altitude Dancehall Club. For more information please visit our website at www.reggaerising.com or call the Reggae Rising hotline at 707-923-4583.

After the main stage is closed, the South Beach Dome marches on till morning. Featuring DJ’s and Special Guest MC’s, a favorite for those looking to keep the music going all night long.

The first tier of tickets sold out quickly; second tier of tickets and camping are on sale now. Second tier special pricing is $175 for a three-day festival pass and can be purchased online with a credit card, via mail order, or at an authorized Reggae Rising ticket outlet. F or more information please visit our website at www.reggaerising.com or call the Reggae Rising hotline at 707-923-4583.

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