Calendar of Great Reggae Vibez & MORE For South Florida! Lots of Noteworthy upcoming events, support positive arts & music people! April 2, Sat, 12-6 Marijah & Reggae All Stars, Calton Coffie & Pato Banton!!! Lower Keys Reggae Festival - Reggae Festival in the Keys....Sugarloaf Key, Daytime, beach side, This is a daytime festival over at 6PM. Sugarloaf Lodge 17001 Overseas Hwy MM 17 Bayside Sugarloaf Key, FL 33042-3681 April Saturday, April 2: Noon - 10 pm & Sunday, April 3: Noon - 6 pm Advance One Day Pass available until 6pm only $10; $15 after 6 pm Sunday, April 3: $5 all day Sunday Children under 12 FREE Lake Worth Reggae Festival Join the fun at lovely Bryant Park along the Intra coastal in April for a celebration of island life featuring Caribbean food and music. Celebrate spring with Island flair and enjoy the spirit of the Caribbean at this two day family festival. Saturday, April 2 12:30 - 2:00PM Natural State 2:30 - 4:00PM Sweet Justice 4:30 - 6:00PM Rythmation Reunion 6:30 - 8:00PM Third Stone 8:30 - 10:00PM The Wailers Sunday, April 3 12:30 - 2:00PM The Resolvers 2:30 - 4:00PM Marijah & The Reggae All-Stars 4:30 - 6:00PM Pato Banton & The Now Generation Bryant Park on the corner of Lake Avenue and S. Golfview Road @ the intra coastal Lake Worth, FL www.lwchamber.com/home/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1157&Itemid=499 April 8, 8:30pm - 12:30 am, FREE Sax Attack - classic rock, funk, dance, blues Lucky's 10160 W Indiantown Rd corner of Jupiter Farms Road & Indiantown Road, just west of I-95 & Turnpike Jupiter Farms, FL 33478 www.myspace.com/saxdance Sat, April 9, FREE come support these New Orleans All Stars who are singing for our wetlands, our earth, our lives, our water, our childrens fuTures!! Cyril Neville, George Porter, Tab Benoit, Anders Osborne, Big Chief Monk Boudreaux, Dr John, Johnny Vidacovich Tab Benoit - Guitars and Vocals Dr John - Piano and Vocals Cyril Neville - Percussion and Vocals Anders Osborne - Guitar and Vocals George Porter Jr - Bass and Vocals Jumpin Johnny Sansone - Harmonica, Accordion, and Vocals Waylon Thibodeaux - Fiddle and Vocals Johnny Vidacovich - Drums and Vocals Big Chief Monk Boudreaux - Percussion and Vocals Voice of the Wetlands All-stars - Tab Benoit has assembled a stellar ensemble of fellow New Orleans musicians (including N.O. Legends which include Meters and Neville Brothers Cyril Neville, fellow roots-man Anders Osborne, fiddler Waylon Thibodeaux, influential New Orleans drummer Johnny Vidacovich, harmonica/ accordion player Jumpin Johnny Sansone, and New Orleans Mardi Gras Indian Big Chief Monk Boudreaux. to forge a musical plea about the fragile eco-system that is the increasingly depleted wetlands surrounding their hometown. In the wake of the devastation wrought by Hurricane Katrina, the chorus of the group’s otherwise savory, funk-charged opening song "Bayou Breeze"--"Don't let the water wash us away"--now seems like a haunting, unheeded warning recorded eight months before disaster struck. Armed with songs like "We Ain't Gonna Lose No More (Without a Fight)," takes to task an administration that's ignored the urgent needs of their homeland in favor of misadventure in Iraq. As well as songs like "Louisiana Sunshine" that continue to focus largely on environmental concerns that grow more urgent with every tropical storm that gathers in the Gulf, it's also a show that is rife with New Orleans' cross-cultural musical joie de vivre, as witnessed by Benoit and Osborne's Cajun-seasoned "We Make a Good Gumbo" and the slinky African rhythms of Monk Boudreaux's "Me Donkey Want Water." The band’s music sounds like Louisiana Rock, Funk, Soul, and Cajun classics that have risen from years of music history and the environment that the music comes from. "The Voice of the Wetlands Organization formed the first national out-reach program to educate and make the public aware that Louisiana was in danger, the refineries that line the coast of Louisiana were un protected due to years of neglect by locals and oil companies. We all knew that our culture was already fading but if you can connect a direct relationship to Louisiana and the rest of the US then maybe our elected politicians would take notice and vote for the issues that were important to the people and the culture of Louisiana. The Voice of the Wetlands Allstars have done this through music" Rueben Williams of the Thunderbird Management Group/Voice of the Wetlands Organization, “We have brought allot of attention through these legendary musicians who are at their musical prime. They are pioneers of a sound and style that is indigenous to Louisiana’s wetlands and every performance is filled with passion for that purpose." The Voice of the Wetlands All-stars has appeared at both the Democrat and Republican Conventions and appears annually at the Voice of the Wetlands Festival in Houma, Louisiana. If there is one group that encapsulates the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, it is the Voice of the Wetlands All-Stars, an improbable cooperative with a cause. www.tabbenoit.com/vow_allstars.html Seminole Coconut Creek Casino 5550 NW 40th Street W Sample Rd/ NW 36th St/ FL-834 W. Turn Right onto NW 54TH Ave/ Wochna Blvd. Turn Left onto NW 40th St. Coconut Creek FL 33073 www.seminolecoconutcreekcasino.com Wednesday April 13th, Panels and Showcases; This is in conjunction with Afro Roots World Music festival (4/16), a satellite event The BARNYARD 3870 Washington Avenue Coconut Grove, FL 33133 $10.00 at the door (305) 446-6216 www.communityartsandculture.org Thursday, April 14th, Kick off party at Hoy Como Ayer, This is in conjunction with Afro Roots World Music festival (4/16), a satellite event with Los Herederos(Afro Cuban Ensemble) $7.00 at the door, 21 + with I.D. Showtime 11pm 2212 SW 8th St. (305) 541-2631 www.communityartsandculture.org Thur. April 14th, 8PM: Launch party at Grand Central, Dwntwn Miami BOMBA ESTEREO and SPAM ALL STARS 9th Heineken TransAtlantic Festival The psychedelic cumbia band Bomba Estereo from Bogota was the big hit at WOMEX last October. And Spam All Stars are featuring their special side project, Los Rumberos de la 8 as part of their set. And Mr. Pauer, DJing that night, is celebrating the release of his electrocumbia CDmix. Que nota! http://transatlanticfestival.com/ Apr 15: Big Night in Little Haiti (Zenglen) http://rhythmfoundation.com/ April 15, Fri, FREE, 21 + with ID Showtime 11pm Festival of the Drum at Transit Lounge - This is in conjunction with Afro Roots World Music festival(4/16), a satellite event with Nag Champayons, Grupo Bario Abajo(Afro Columbian Folklore), & special guest TBA 729 SW 1ST Ave. 305.377.4628 www.communityartsandculture.org Saturday April 16th Let the children have music and dance, free kids program at the North Beach Bandshell showtime 12pm, free 7275 Collins Ave, Miami Beach 33141 April 16, Saturday, doors open at 3:30pm, This is an all-ages event Tickets prices: $15 at the door. $10 presale $5 kids 12 and under $10 reduced rate for students and seniors( at the door only.) 13th annual Afro Roots World Music Festival This years line up includes: 4:30pm-5:30pm Jahfe w/ special guest TBA 6pm -7pm Spam Allstars w/ special guest Papa Malick Faye 7:30pm-8:30pm Locos por Juana w/special guest Rocky Dawuni 9pm- 10:30pm. Boukman Eksperyans from Haiti DJ Moses The 13th Annual Afro Roots World Music festival focuses on celebrating the evolution of African Culture in our community. Noted by many to be Miami's longest running World Music festival, the event has featured artists from various African countries such as Senegal, Ivory Coast, Guinea, Mali, and the Republic of Congo, as well as artists from the Caribbean and the Americas. The festival also features a variety of satellite events such as, the Festival of the Drum, the kick off celebration, and a variety of panels and workshops.This global connection through music has helped the festival evolve into one of Miami's most culturally diverse events. World Renowned painter LEBO will be painting live alongside the groups. Plus arts and crafts vendors, food, drinks, and more! North Beach Bandshell, 7275 Collins Ave. Miami Beach, FL 33141 After party at NEW HOTEL 7337 Harding Avenue Miami Beach, 33141 www.communityartsandculture.org www.brownpapertickets.com/event/165140 APRIL 16, Sat, 8:30PM, $35 general admission | $50 VIP (priority entrance and seating) Beautiful Dreamers, with Frisell on guitar, Eyvind Kang on viola and Rudy Royston on drums, redefines sonic beauty as much as it redefines the jazz trio. One of the leading guitarists in jazz since the late '80s, Frisell's eclectic music touches on progressive folk, classical music, country music, noise and more. Bill Frisell has collaborated with artists as diverse as Elvis Costello, Bono, T-Bone Burnett, Paul Simon, McCoy Tyner, Ornette Coleman, Brian Eno, Ry Cooder and many more – a testament to his virtuosity as a guitarist, bandleader and composer. He is a Grammy winner and two-time nominee including a 2009 nomination for Best Jazz Instrumental Album, a 9-time Best Guitarist winner in the DOWNBEAT Critics Poll (including 2010) and three-time DOWNBEAT Readers Poll winner for Best Guitarist, and the Reigning Jazz Awards Guitarist of the Year (2008 & 2009). "It's hard to find a more fruitful meditation on American music than in the compositions of guitarist Bill Frisell." – The New York Times COLONY THEATRE 1040 LINCOLN ROAD MIAMI BEACH 305-324-4337 April 23, 6 -10 pm, FREE Sax Attack - classic rock, funk, dance, blues Sand Water Grill 157 N US Hwy 1 Tequesta, FL 33469 www.myspace.com/saxdance April 27 - May 1 Sunfest-The 29th annual SunFest is Florida’s largest music, arts and waterfront festival will feature close to 50 bands on 3 stages over 5 days. Cee Lo Green on Thursday Seminole Casino Winner I guess is the name of a band?! Ziggy Marley Saturday 3pm Earth, Wind & Fire Sunday night followed by fireworks many more known & unknown, check schedule West Palm Beach www.sunfest.com Apr 27: Tango Conspiracy Wed. April 27th, 10PM: TANGO CONSPIRACY at Bardot, Miami 9th Heineken TransAtlantic Festival Argentine composer-singer-guitar player Jimena Fama takes a break from her NYC residency for a special appearance with her electrotango ensemble of outstanding musicians for a cabaret concert. http://transatlanticfestival.com/ Apr 29: Ceu, Nortec Collective Fri. April 29th, 7PM: CEU and NORTEC COLLECTIVE: Bostich + Fussible 9th Heineken TransAtlantic Festival at North Beach Bandshell, Miami Beach Direct from Sao Paulo, the lovely chanteuse Ceu mixes samba with trip hop, a heavy dose of dub. Her new CD for Six Degrees is a great follow up to her now-classic debut. And what a double bill this is: The Latin-tronica originators from Tijuana Mexico, Nortec Collective present Bostich + Fussible and the LIVE version of Tijuana Sound Machine. After show party at Sandbar Lounge featuring Champion Sound DJs Mr Brown, Lumin, Sir Esq. A-Train and Manuvers. http://transatlanticfestival.com/ April 29, 9pm - 1am Sax Attack - classic rock, funk, dance, blues Scooter's 8913 Southeast Bridge Road Hobe Sound, FL 33455 www.myspace.com/saxdance April 30, Sat, 3PM -11PM, FREE - For admission we ask all patrons to bring 2 cans or more of non-perishable food items to feed the needy. Proceeds benefiting Curley’s House. Rockaz MVMT is proud to announce the FREE Miami Reggae Festival, featuring an eclectic line up of international music genres. This highly anticipated cultural event was designed to cater to all genuine cultural expressions in a celebration of Peace, Love and Unity - building a positive spirit in our community. HOSTED BY LANCE O 3:00 PM – DOORS OPEN 3:00 PM – KULCHA SHOK MUZIK 3:15 PM – CONNIS 3:45 PM – DON ONE MUSICAL SHOWCASE 4:00 PM – SPAM ALL STARS 4:50 PM – SEKAJIPO GENES 5:05 PM – EPHNIKO 5:30 PM – LEE BROWN 5:45 PM – JAHFE 6:45 PM – SOUL FLOWER 7:00 PM – CULTURA PROFETICA 8:30 PM – BONNIE CASEY 8:45 PM – WARRIOR KING 9:15 PM – LUCIANO 10:45 PM END Peacock Park, Coconut Grove 2820 McFarlane Rd Miami, FL 33133 Tickets are free but guests must register at http://miamireggaefestival.eventbrite.com/ (305) 763-4509 www.rockazmvmt.com www.facebook.com/rockazmvmt Apr 30: Antibalas Afrobeat Sat. April 30th, 7PM: ANTIBALAS AFROBEAT ORCHESTRA at North Beach Bandshell 9th Heineken TransAtlantic Festival NYC-based Afrobeat band Antibalas are single handedly (well, many-handedly because it's a Big Band) reponsible for the massive Fela Kuti revival sweeping music today. They have recently been recreating the legendary 1970s Lagos nightclub The Shrine on Broadway as the house band for Fela, and are taking a rare break for a much anticipated visit back to Miami Beach. The opening set features Miami's cool singer-songwriter, Cleaveland Jones. After show party at Sandbar Lounge featuring Champion Sound DJs Mr Brown, Lumin, Sir Esq. A-Train and Manuvers. http://transatlanticfestival.com/ May 6, 8:30pm - 12:30am Sax Attack - classic rock, funk, dance, blues Lucky's 10160 W Indiantown Rd corner of Jupiter Farms Road and Indiantown Road, just west of I-95 & Turnpike Jupiter Farms, FL 33478 www.myspace.com/saxdance Sunday May 8th, Mothers Day, 2pm-10pm, $25 & Kids Free One Love Reggae Festival Freddie Mcgregor, Ken Boothe, Dobby Dobson, Gyptian (hold yuh&nah let go), Serani, Ding Dong, Bugle and many more. Bounce houses/face painting, food. Cruzan Amphitheater South florida's fairgrounds 601 Sansburys Way # 7 West Palm Beach, FL 33411 www.onelovereggaefest.com May 14, 8-11 pm Sax Attack - classic rock, funk, dance, blues www.myspace.com/saxdance Tiki 52 Blowing Rocks Marina 18487 S.E. Federal Hwy Jupiter, FL 33469 http://www.myspace.com/tiki52 Reggae Jazz Fusion features internationally renowned Jamaican Jazz Pianist, Monty Alexander who celebrates 50 years in music, accompanied by his band, The Harlem-Kingston Express. British Reggae superstar Maxi Priest and cabaret crooner A. J. Brown, fuse genres for an unforgettable evening of exceptional entertainment. Special guest, jazz guitarist Eugene Grey. www.browardcenter.org/reggaejazzfusion May 22, Sunday, 10am-11pm 17th Annual Unifest - "A Total Caribbean Experience" Presented by: The Greater Caribbean American Cultural Coalition Live PerformancesBy: - Reggae Super Star 'Bushman' - Soca Sensation "Tizzy & El-A-Kru - Gospel Recording artiste " J Moss" and 20:13 Entertainment includes: - Arts & Culture - Food - Kids Area - Steel bands - Games - Vendors - Raffles - Prizes and much more Vincent Torres Park 4331 NW 36th Street Lauderdale Lakes Info: (954) 730-8886 May 27, 6-10 pm Sax Attack - classic rock, funk, dance, blues www.myspace.com/saxdance Art & Wine Promenade at Northwood Village Northwood Road between Dixie Highway & Broadway West Palm Beach, FL 33455 (1 mile north of Palm Beach Lakes Blvd.) West Palm Beach www.northwoodvillage.org/eventArtWine.php May 29 Best Of The Best Concert 2011 Sunday DAY TWO: Reggae, (Sat Day 1 is HIP HOP with Chris Brown see link) Performing Live: - Stephen Marley - Damian Marley - Allison Hinds - DJ Khaled - Sanchez - Etana - Demarco - Trina - Vybz Kartel - Assasin - I Octane - Ace Hood - Richie Loop - Romain Virgo - Stepen McGregor - Chino MORE ARTIST TO BE ADDED Presented by: Rockers Island Bicentennial Park 1075 Biscayne Blvd. Miami Info: 305-438-9488 WWW.BESTOFTHEBESTCONCERT.COM e-Calendar of Great Reggae Vibez & MORE For South Florida! 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