Reggae Rising: Siz, Beres, Don

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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.

http://www.reggaerising.com

[Published on: 6/4/08]

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Comments

Nasty Nate

Wed 6/4/2008 10:37AM

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Sizzla Kolongi is by far the best reggae live act. If you get a chance to go see this guy, Do it!

Chaloupka Wed 6/4/2008 10:49AM

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UB40?

Chaloupka Wed 6/4/2008 10:50AM

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David Bowie?

gmoo Wed 6/4/2008 10:59AM

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UB40!!! I hope we get a fatty Red Red Wine > I Got You Babe. On a serious note, Medicine drum is nice so check them out if you get a chance.

windorascrub Wed 6/4/2008 11:52AM

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I think this lineup looks extremely weak, especially considering that this took over Reggae on the River. Where are the good roots acts? No Midnite, Steel Pulse, Israel Vibration, Clinton Fearon, Groundation, Alpha Blondy, Burning Spear, etc....... UB40 is a shitty headliner. They are the epitomy of a bunch of white guys ripping off other reggae artists. Just to damn cheesey.

Jahvision Wed 6/4/2008 02:57PM

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Didn't Sizzla get banned from the EU community for being homophobic

stringche101 Wed 6/4/2008 03:11PM

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i agree 100% with you windoascrub!!!! WEAKKK LINEUP. throw on the Itals atleast, and all of those acts that you just named, especially israel vibration and alpha blondy!! haha

AZ~*Droo*

Wed 6/4/2008 04:10PM

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man im glad i hit the last ever Reggae on the River! its gone downhill ever since. dont get me wrong, there is some sick acts on this lineup but it is pretty much the same as last yr.

Deklen Wed 6/4/2008 09:20PM

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Sorry to say it, but dancehall reggae kinda sucks. Roots reggae is where it's at for me.

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Thu 6/5/2008 04:25AM

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where is midnite? burning spear? groundation? everyday prophets? milele roots? resination? ... its a good line up though :))))

funkjester Tue 6/10/2008 10:38AM

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GENTLEMAN!!!

'Nuff said!

Now if he's not roots enough for you, I don't know what to say.

His appearances in the U.S. are all too rare, and it's a coup for anyone to get Gentleman on the bill for any festival. He's the best act on this bill, by far.

Run, do not walk to the Gentleman performance, you won't be sorry!!!

DonEligio Thu 6/19/2008 05:47PM

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C'mon, If you don't consider Don Carlos, Junior Reid, or Sly & Robbie doing a Black Uhuru tribute to be roots, you have no idea what you are talking about. Then you have Sizzla, Turbulence, Collie Buddz (with live band this time) Tanya and Gentleman to bring some of the hottest new reggae out there. Someone mentioned wishing Clinton Ferron would be there, well he in on the lineup. As for UB40, yes they are pop, but now with Maxi Priest as the front man, they may be a little more authentic. Maybe some would like to snooze through a Midnight set, but I would take the Reggae Rising lineup over that any day!