1970s reggae vocal group, The Itals, will be back at the popular live music venue, Moe’s Alley, on Friday, January 12th, 2024. They will be supported by the California based reggae band Rise Up, as well as longtime reggae selector DJ Spleece.
General admission is $25 USD, and tickets can be purchased now on ticketweb-dot-com. Moe’s Alley is located at 1535 Commercial Way in Santa Cruz, California.
The Commissioner of Miramar City (in Florida) would like all its residents to join him at the Miramar Regional Park on December 31st at 8:00 PM, for both the annual Ball Drop and Countdown to 2024.
Hosted by Commissioner Maxwell B. Chambers, the event will feature performances by Althea Hewitt, Luciano, Adahzeh, and Alomako, as well as live painting by world-renowned visual artist Andy Ballentine. Click here to purchase tickets.
Mingles Entertainment will be having their Retro Christmas Party on Monday, December 25th at Colonel Lawn in Stewart Town, St. Mary, Jamaica. They’ve tapped Rastafarian singer Bushman to headline the show, with support from Chiney K, DJ Ashile, and Bass Odyssey. Entrance fee is only $2,000 JMD at the gate.
JahRiffe and his Jah-N-I Roots Band have been confirmed, and will perform at the We’re Groovin Music Series, happening this Friday, December 15, at Oasis Restaurant & Bar – 33 Hancock Street – in Boston, Massachusetts. The singer, who has always been committed to delivering powerful messages of growth through Rastafari and ancestral wisdom, is promising nothing but potent authentic roots-reggae music in a venue most known for its soul.
Furthermore, he will use the opportunity to share his latest single, Twin Flame, released via Jah-N-I Roots Movement on October 11th. The unusual lovers-rock tune has been capturing the attention of music critiques, and is also enjoying favorable placement on reggae platforms worldwide.
That said, all are invited to attend the We’re Groovin Music Series, which starts at 6:00 PM (local time), and will run until midnight. Admission is free before 9:00 PM, with a $15 entrance fee after.
Take a journey through the 70s, 80s, and 90s with Leroy Sibbles, General Trees, Admiral Bailey, Ken Boothe and Admiral Tibet, at an event called Real Retro Rock. Set for Saturday, December 16, it will be held at Fyah Side Jerk Tolgate in Clarendon, Jamaica.
The men will be supported by Donovan Dacres (from RJR), Marlon Famous from (Roses FM), and the year to year Metro Media Sound System. General admission is $2,500 JMD; VIP is $4,000.
Accomplished Jamaican reggae singer and musician, Clinton Fearon, who is based in the U.S., will be celebrating his 73rd earth-day on Saturday, January 13, 2024. As is tradition, he will mark the occasion with an Acoustic Reggae Jam Session at Nectar Lounge – 412 North 36th Street – in Seattle, Washington State.
Fearon will be joined by KEXP 90.3 FM’s radio host DJ Kid Hops, as well as several of his other musical friends and colleagues. Click here for tickets.
Jamaica is the most desired destination in the Caribbean! That statement was validated by the two awards given to the Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, this past weekend at the 30th World Travel Awards held in Dubai, U.A.E. Jamaica was awarded World’s Best Family Destination and World’s Best Cruise Destination.
Reggae Vibes Travel – a subsidiary of the record label Reggae Vibes Music – will be hosting a Jamaica Reggae Retreat next April, and they’re inviting everyone to partake and indulge in the island’s culture, music and lifestyle first hand! For four nights and five days (April 18 through to the 22nd, 2024) attendees will have an all-inclusive cultural experience in Montego Bay, Negril, and Ocho Rios.
The current itinerary is as follows:
– All inclusive resort (Montego Bay)
– Trips to Dunns River Falls and Bob Marley Museum
– VIP access to a Reggae Concert in Negril featuring Turbulence & Luddy Samms from the legendary group Drifters
– Meals & Beverages free at the resort
– Meals, Transportation & Admission free for all stated excursions
– Free access to Doctor’s Cave beach
– Smoke Shop visits on the Montego Bay strip
– Health & Wellness sessions
– lots of fun and relaxation, etc.
Reggae Vibes is now offering an early bird special for only $1,750 USD for a single occupancy, and $2,995 USD for a double occupancy. That said, interested participants can book with as little as 10% down, and pay the balance in monthly installments.
Sponsors who would like to partner with Reggae Vibes, and have their brands aligned with the Jamaica Reggae Retreat, should contact the team via email at reggaevibespromotions@gmail.com, or call +1 (516) 779-6282. The image below, which is an array of events executed by Reggae Vibes Music, shows how sponsors names/logos will be displayed at the Jamaica Reggae Retreat.
MARIA JACKSON 27 MAGAZINE 