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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
On August 28TH 2009, The Lion Camp, a group of popular Reggae/Dancehall/Hip Hop artists consisting of Rocker T, Soulmedic, Winstrong, Jah Sun, Ishi Dube, Stevie Culture, and Jahworks the Revolutionary will be performing at The Miners Foundry Cultural Center at 325 Spring Street in Nevada City, CA 95959 tel- (530) 265-5040.
The doors will open at 8pm with music from Dj Seven of Nevada City's own- Purefiyah Sound. Tickets are being sold at local retailers- The Record Connection and The Briar Patch Community Market at 17$ pre-sale, door price will be 20$. Food vendors will be selling local organic dinners and snacks and clothing and craft vendors such as Pure anywear will have their goods for sale as well. This is an all ages event and famIlies are encouraged to come and enjoy the fun.
The Lion Camp is a crew of Reggae, Dancehall and Hip Hop artists from California, Jamaica, Hawaii and the Virgin Islands united under one banner for the musical betterment of humanity. The Lion Camp consists of allready popular Reggae performers that have banded together to unite a "supergroup" of talent in order to promote social change and worldwide healing through the power of music. Lion Camp members in attendance will be Rocker T, Stevie Culture, Soulmedic, Jah Sun, Ishi Dube, Winstrong and Jahworks the Revolutionary backed by the More Luv band. This is guaranteed to be an evening to remember filled with powerfull performances by some of the music industry's leading entertainers. Please contact Sean at 530 559 4062 or fadamedic@yahoo.com for press contact or interviews. Lion Camp will also be performing the following weekend on Fri Sept 4 at Monterey Bay Reggaefest and Sat Sept 5 at The Arcata Theatre in Arcata Ca.
ROCKER T- Rocker-T, the internationally-renowned, ground-breaking, and award-winning Reggae and World Music recording artist originally hails from Brooklyn, New York and now resides in Oakland, California, was an integral part of the formation of the New York City Ska scene in the 1980's and is one of the founding talents in the creation of the New York City Dancehall/Ragga Hip Hop scene in the early 1990's. He is a gifted multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, composer, DJ, performer, producer, MC, and his innovative and dynamic musical style of singing and chanting. "Conflict knows no discrimination in the impact it makes on all generations. Therefore, there should be no age discrimination on the call for World Peace", states Rocker T. In association with San Francisco's Epiphyte Records, Rocker T announces the release of his new EP, "Luv is the Foundation," featuring legendary singer and human rights activist, Joan Baez. Take a look at myspace.com/rockertee and rocker-t.com for music, videos and more from Rocker T.
STEVIE CULTURE- Stevie Culture is a huge factor in the forwarding of cutting edge Reggae music coming out of Jamaica. Born August 2, 1973 as Steffen Jones, Stevie grew up in a musically inclined family from Lacovia, St. Elizabeth, Jamaica. His father, Jah Lenks (Lloyd Jones) was the lead singer of the band- 12 Tribes of Israel. He is a well know musician around the Jamaican musical community and is also a studio musician, playing keys on the Itals new album "Me Livity". He not only produces the most exciting groundbreaking riddims heard anywhere, he was the lead singer and drummer for the famous "SANE" band, and toured with Tony Rebel, Everton Blender & Utan Green. Stevie's tours have drawn massive crowds all over the world, from the Caribbean to Japan. His first official single release "Top Class" is making waves from Taiwan to JA. Check out Stevie Culture at myspace.com/sculture, and stevieculture.com.
SOULMEDIC- Reggae singer/songwriter -Soulmedic Hails from Northern California and the Big Island of Hawaii forwarding potent reggae and dancehall music. Soulmedic deliveres vocal versatility with songs of insparation rooted firm in truth and rights; Medic is known for entertaining and energetic stage shows, uplifting the massive with the message of love and unity. Soulmedic says "this music represents for the strengthening and unity of all life. We come to end all war, destruction and illusion of seperation with positive sound, thought, and works". Soul Medication is the name of Soulmedic's current album with production and mixing overseeen by Latin Grammy nominee- Big Chris of Moodswing Records. Soulmedic is fresh off a West Coast tour with Studio One legend General Smiley and Jahworks the Revolutionary. Check out Soulmedic's music, videos, and more at soulmedicmusic.com and myspace.com/soulmedic
WINSTRONG- Winstrong fuses West Indian cultural roots with the dance hall sounds of today and delivers an R&B feel . Winstrong’s been featured on compilations with some of the industries top names (including Capleton, Sizzla, Tony Rebel, Mikal Rose, Wu Tang Clan, and Snoop Dogg). Winstrong's current CD: "Eye of the Storm" produced by Ryan Daisley is on the verge of receiving an international push to attract a global audience. Armed with his guitar, and strengthened by his lifetime study of Rastafari - Winstrong's music is inspirational, uplifting - he is poised to lead the (r)evolution of Reggae Music! Check out Winstrong at winstrongmusic.com and myspace.com/winstrong
JAH SUN- Jah Sun is an artist dedicated to global and social healing. Fusing the sounds of hip-hop, reggae and world music with conscious and uplifting lyrics, Jah Sun hopes to awaken the human spirit and inspire others to live to their ultimate potential. Jah Sun’s debut album, “Height of Light” (More Love Productions & Moodswing Records, 2006), features some of reggae's top recording artists such as Luciano, Junior Reid, Lutan Fyah and Grammy Award winner, Yami Bolo. Jah Sun just released his next album, “Stronger”, which will feature KRS-ONE, Prezident Brown, Chezidek, Norris Man, and more. Jah Sun is here to spread love, raise awareness and unify the planet through music so we can all secure a positive future for the generations to come. Check out Jah Sun at myspace.com/jahsunmusic.
ISHI DUBE- Ishi Dube is a talented and determined artist with a profound love for reggae music. Ishi Dube was born in 1980 at the foothills of the Himalaya Mountains in India. Three years later Ishi and his mother relocated to California. It didn’t take long for a few Bob Marley, Black Uhuru, and Third World albums to take effect on young Dube; he’s said to have made up his own reggae lyrics by the age of three! Now Ishi Dube exploding on to the scene, blending messages genuine roots reggae sound with a contemporary dancehall edge to the reggae community everywhere. With lyrical content ranging from political to spiritual to messages of societal change, Ishi is a conscious entertainer, an energetic performer, and a serious musician. Dube says that the underlying point behind his music is “give thanks for life, live it with compassion, and make the most of it.” Ishi's second album - Lion Camp was recently released and is gaining worldwide noteriety. See what Ishi Dube is up to at myspace.com/ishidube, isidube.net and ishidubemusic.com.
JAHWORKS THE REVOLUTIONARY- Based on the Big Island of Hawaii, Jahworks is a soldier on a musical mission. Jahworks delivers his message aiming to uplift and educate the youth & masses of today as well as the future. Jahworks voice and original style are undeniably recognizable, his lyrics are clever and precise, his message clear and direct and flow is cutting edge. Jahworks executes a energetic and powerful live stage show. His current self-titled album is a blend of fiery elements: original Roots, Dancehall, and Hip Hop tracks mixed with hypnotic lyrical patterns. Jahworks is currently recording new songs in the studio and has recently been touring the western states w/ Soulmedic and General Smiley. See Jahwork's videos, music and more at jahworkstherevolutionary.com and myspace.com/jahworkstherevolutionary.
COME OUT TO THE MINERS FOUNDRY CULTURAL CENTER AT 325 SPRING ST, NEVADA CITY CA. FRIDAY, AUGUST 28TH 8PM FOR A GUARANTEED FUN FILLED NIGHT OF MUSIC, DANCING , FOOD, AND CRAFT VENDORS WITH THE LION CAMP! Please contact Sean at 530 559 4062 or fadamedic@yahoo.com for press contact or interviews.
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