On Saturday, February 17^th, Wormbass – former bass player for Beenie Man’s Blaze Band, now a singer in his own right – will be hosting his annual concert, dubbed Wormbass & Friends. The event will take place at D.Amor Hotspot (formerly known as Weekendz) in Kingston, Jamaica.

Headlining acts for this year are two of Jamaica’s trending roots reggae bands: Inna De Yard and Uprising Roots. Also confirmed are: Var, Derajah, Karamanti, Tasha T, Kush and Wormbass himself. That being said, additional artists are currently being added to the lineup and will be announced shortly.

D.Amor Hotspot is located at 80 Constant Spring Road. There is a $500 entrance fee, and this is a strictly roots reggae event.

Roots Athletics Club & Black Lexus Promotions present the Love, Run, Charity show, featuring a live performance by Freddie McGregor and his Big Ship Band. There will also be performances by Antigua’s very own Promise & Zambai backed by Wadadli Rebels. As well as special guest artist Huge Andrew.

As this is a pre Valentine’s Day show, the first 100 ladies will have a special surprise. Tickets are now available for only $85.00 (more at the gate). Persons are being asked to call 723-6488, 724-8754 or 779-5855 for more information.

Following memorable and successful performances in The Seychelles, St.Lucia, Dubai, Jamaica among many other worldwide stages, the soulful international reggae star Etana has announced that she will take part in twice Grammy nominated artist JBoog’s “L.O.E” (Love Over Everything) 2018 Tour.

She will join special guest Jesse Royal and share her voice across the U.S. between February and March. The tour kicks off on Feb. 10 at Majestic Ventura Theater in Ventura, Calif. 35 dates are scheduled over the winter run, with a very special performance on March 8th in New York, on not only the anticipated album release date, but befitting to be International Woman’s Day.

For additional information, visit Etana’s website.

Evidence Music has just released Shaggy’s new video for the track Up Up Up, which is featured on the Up Riddim. The project is a collaboration between Spanish producer Heavy Roots and Evidence Music. The track Up Up Up sends a clear and positive message to all generations advising them to never give up regardless how tough it gets.

Click here or on the image above to watch the official video for Up Up Up.

On Saturday, February 3^rd, the Mateel community will welcome reggae artist Lutan Fyah and the Riddim Rebels Band.  The singer will be stopping in Redway, California, as a part of his Music Never Dies North American Tour.

For the Mateel show, he will be supported by both Norris Man and Sammy Dread. This is an all ages event with advance tickets being sold for only $20, while tickets at the door will be $25. Doors will open at 8 PM.

Established reggae artist, Lenn Hammond, will be headlining an event dubbed “Ladies Night” in Germany on March 3^rd. The event, which is being hosted by Angie G, will also feature music by Boom Sound and DJ Father T (from the UK).

For additional information such as location, entrance fee etc. visit the Facebook Event Page.