2015 Welcome To Jamrock Reggae Cruise Announces Full Line Up

2015 Welcome To Jamrock Reggae Cruise Announces Full Line Up

New artists are added to the 2015 Welcome To Jamrock Reggae Cruise. Reggae royalty including the eight-time Grammy-winning musician and producer Stephen "Ragga" Marley, #1 Billboard Hot 100 chart topper and multi-platinum British artist Maxi Priest and the Grammy-winning production duo Mykal Rose with Sly and Robbie will join the bill.. Plus, two of Jamaica's most anticipated rising stars - roots singer Protoje and danchall vocalist Popcaan - will take the stage. They join previously-announced artists - Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley, Julian "Juju Royal" Marley, Ky-Mani Marley, Bounty Killer, Capleton, Elephant Man, Barrington Levy, Third World, Jah Cure, Tarrus Riley, Busy Signal, Morgan Heritage, Tanya Stephens, Cham T.O.K. and Christopher Ellis. Tickets are available for sale now to the general public. Please visit www.welcometojamrockreggaecruise.com for more info.

Due to the overwhelming demand, the state-of-the-art Norwegian Pearl ship will set sail twice next year. The first 5-night musical voyage departs November 30, 2015 from Miami, Florida with two stops in Montego Bay, Jamaica before its return on December 5, 2015. The second ship leaves Miami, Florida on December 5, 2015 with stops in Falmouth and Ocho Rios, Jamaica before its return on December 10, 2015.

In addition to live concerts, there will be numerous sound systems and DJs on board. Stone Love, King Jammy's, Mighty Crown, Rennaissance, Saxon Sound featuring Tippa Irie, Papa Levi, Muslehead and Mickey Boops, Metro Media, Bass Odyssey, Black Scorpio, Kingston 12 featuring Shinehead and Papalotl will be blazing vibes day and night throughout the cruise.

This cruise is the first of its kind. Never before, has one been able to see reggae's top tier acts for five straight days in such an intimate setting.  Filled with jaw-dropping artists' performances  to legendary jam sessions from world-renowned DJs and sound systems, Jamaican music is celebrated on every spectrum from morning until dawn the next day. Many other entertainment events will be planned to satisfy every reggae lover’s appetite. This cruise is all that is reggae, but especially all that is Jamaica. From the island's themed movie theater selections to pick-up soccer (football) games, to poolside jerk chicken barbq, the Welcome To Jamrock Reggae Cruise will give passengers a slice of the country's culture every day.

For additional information, please visit https://www.facebook.com/welcometojamrockreggaecruise or call 1.800.248.7471.

WATCH the video recap of what transpired on the first 2014 voyage:

Reggae Superstar Shaggy Hits Billboard Charts again

Reggae Superstar Shaggy Hits Billboard Charts again

Grammy award winning Reggae superstar Shaggy, is showing no signs of slowing down or taking a break. Last year we saw Shaggy tour his album "Out of Many, One Music", which received 2014 Grammy nomination for Reggae album of the year. Some may have asked, 'What's next for Shaggy'? Well, "I Need Your Love" is whats next. Released September 2014 "I Need Your Love", featuring Mohombi, Faydee and Costi, immediately gained global notoriety with over 800,000 YouTube views in less than one week. Its no surprise that this single is currently in the Pop Top 40.     

"I Need Your Love" is truly a global collaboration, featuring Afro-pop star Mohombi, Australian singer Faydee, Romanian producer Costi and Shaggy whose dancehall mix brings something extra special to the track. Currently playing on mainstream radio, "I Need Your Love" commanded over 750 spins in one week resulting in a 7 place jump from 46 to 39, entering Shaggy on the top 40 pop chart. This is Shaggy's 9th hit on the billboard charts.

"The success of the single is not solely on me, I must thank my team as it is definitely a team effort to reach where we are right now. So much more to do but definitely pleased with the success" says Shaggy.

Shaggy recently premiered a video for a new single "Picture" featuring Melissa Musique, exclusively via the leading music identification app Shazam. While "I Need Your Love" continues to excel on social media, on the air waves, in the clubs and currently over 20 million views on YouTube, it is evident "I Need Your Love" will be a hit for 2015. Looking forward to his Australian tour in May 2015, Shaggy is definitely staying busy.   

Shaggy Scheduled for Good Day New York and NY Grace Jerk Festival  

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www.shaggyonline.com 

Twitter & Instagram @DiRealShaggy 

Ibiza Roots Festival line up revealed - Alpha Blondy Headlining

Ibiza Roots Festival line up revealed - Alpha Blondy Headlining

August 20th: A historic day for Ibiza. Following the memorable visit of Bob Marley in 1978, and having experienced many transformations since, Ibiza has the great pleasure this summer of having the legendary Alpha Blondy, greatest icon of african Reggae of all time. This historical event that Ibiza Roots Festival confirms for their second festival date, will be August 20th.  Alpha Blondy will be accompanied by the multiracial band, The Solar System 

The Ivorian star has been preforming at the most important festivals around the world for more than 30 years, recorded 17 albums and is recognized as one of the most important living reggae artist on the planet. His songs became classics over the years such as ‘Brigadier’, ‘Sabari’, ‘Cocody Rock’, ‘Jerusalem’, ‘Apartheid is Nazism’ and ‘Masada’, among many others. He will always be an artist who is legendary, despite the trends and cliches. In every album his origin is kept alive.

He is also a Peace Ambassador for the United Nations and his unique African style offers a reggae sound that creates a series of fusions that contribute to the World Music genre.  

Gadjo (Global Gypsy Collective, Barcelona)

They come from Gadjistan and chose Barcelona as the place where they would open their suitcases and air their instruments. Seven musicians bound by their Gadjistani culture, a rich and festive culture with captivating rhythms and funny dances, energetic, theatrical melodies and a mish-mash of languages. Gadjo have toured extensively through Europe, enhancing their musical mayhem as they go, 
from gypsy-cumbia, balkanic-ska to reggae-swing and surf tango. Sometimes they can appear playing an intimate acoustic set in the market square or under the lights of a festival stage, but wherever 
they are, expect the dust to fly as the music kidnaps your heart and lifts your feet into an unstoppable dance.

El Rostro de la Medusa (Electro-World, Ibiza) 

El Rostro de la Medusa was born in Andorra in 2006 as an experimental project which combined electronic music with analogical and traditional instruments.  In that same year, the band moved to Ibiza where they recorded their first album 'Balafia'.

Their music is the common work of artists with different training and interests. They have been experimenting with diverse genres and have succeeded in creating their own powerful style of psychedelic elements.

Papson Sylla (Afro Dance, Ivory Coast)

As a child he was nicknamed the "father of sound" as he ran daily in search for the sound of his djembe. Today, dancer and choreographer Papson Sylla is  a teacher in Paris and the Centre Momboye et Brillantine Smoking Center, in which he has his own company, Compagnie Papson that combines traditional African contemporary language gestures, accompanied by important live songs of the griots and drummer. His style is precise and delicate, in a unique fusion of different traditional African dances.

Wontanara (Afro-Percussion, Ibiza)

Led by Johnny Trama, a percussionist who lives in Ibiza, Wontara is the core group of African percussion and African rhythms that includes dance as another method of expression.

Alpha Blondy is an unforgettable act, the heart of Ibiza brings you an exceptional concert with the best international reggae, a festival that will also include performances of theatre, dance, visual arts and other artists, as well as scenery and ambience of unique characteristics. Don’t miss out on it… advance tickets now on sale!

Tickets for IBIZA ROOTS FESTIVAL August 20th on Sale:

Online:

www.ibizarootsfestival.com

www.facebook.com/IbizaRootsFestival

Mad Caddies On Tour This Autumn In Manchester

Mad Caddies On Tour This Autumn In Manchester

24th November at Manchester Club Academy 

Mad Caddies Plus Support

Since their inception, during high school in California nearly two decades ago, the Mad Caddies have toured the world countless times delighting fans with their unique blend of reggae, punk, ska and pop, and with their newest album Dirty Rice the Mad Caddies have proven they're just as impassioned and energetic as ever. In many ways the band's first full-length in seven years sees them coming full circle, demonstrating while trends and times have changed, the Mad Caddies' commitment to creating dynamic music has only grown stronger. 

Yet the Mad Caddies are a difficult band to pin down. We're not sure what's more impressive, the fact that Mad Caddies have sold over 400,000 albums or they've managed to combine a wide range of influences - - dixieland, reggae, punk, ska - - into a collection of songs which are incredibly diverse yet still make for a cohesive listen from start to finish.

"We love the fact that we're able to expand our sound with every album," Lazor explains, citing the fact that the band goes over just as well at family-friendly festivals as they do late-night rock shows alongside their punk peers.

"I don't know many bands who are able to have such a wide range of songs and styles at their disposal.” 

Dirty Rice is the culmination of the band's already remarkable career, but like many works of art, creating Dirty Rice wasn't an effortless process. In fact, the Mad Caddies originally started working on the album in 2009 but weren't happy with the results and decided to go back to the drawing board. This turned out to be a blessing in disguise because when they returned they had gained two more songwriters—original drummer Todd Rosenberg and new keyboardist Dustin Lanker (formerly of the Cherry Poppin' Daddies)—who alongside vocalist Chuck Robertson, guitarist Sascha Lazor, trumpet player Keith Douglas, trombonist Ed Hernandez and bassist Graham Palmer make up the Mad Caddies.

"We’re excited with this lineup because the new additions bring so much to the table with their musical knowledge and songwriting skills," Robertson explains, "That's very evident listening to these songs." 

Produced by the Mad Caddies and Rosenberg at his own studio (which is incidentallly located in the same building where the band rehearsed in high school) Dirty Rice's in-house nature allowed the band to explore creative ideas that wouldn't have come to fruition in the traditional big-budget setting.

"Writing and recording this album in Todd's studio really allowed us to experiment, not only with the actual composition but also with the layering and arrangements," Robertson explains.

The result is an album that features everything from the reggae-influenced pop of "Shoot Out The Lights" to the hardcore punk introduction of "Love Myself" and all of the sonic territory in between. 

The band also got integral assistance from NOFX frontman and Fat Wreck Chords founder Fat Mike who had a major role in shaping the direction of Dirty Rice and helping them pair down over 30 songs into the final twelve selections.

"Mike has worked with us since our first record and he came down and gave his honest and unbiased opinion on a lot of these songs and that outside perspective really helped make this album a lot better,"  Lazor explains, adding that Mike also helped write the New-Orleans-meets-reggae rocker "Shot In The Dark" with the band in just ten minutes,

"Mike was critical but at the same time he made the process fun and easy.”

Plenty of life experiences and milestones inevitably occurred between the making of Dirty Rice and their last full-length 2007's Keep It Going but the Mad Caddies have never stopped pushing forward no matter what obstacles lie in their way. The band wanted to keep evolving musically and create new material for the enjoyment of their fans who have supported them in America as well as all the places around the globe where they’ve performed from South Africa to Japan. 

When asked about one of the secrets to their success, Lazor explains,

"We don't really have a lot of drama in the band…We know each member's personality pretty well at this point and we get along pretty well, especially when we're cramped in a bus or van."

As we said at the beginning, there isn't an easy way to explain the Mad Caddies because there's nothing typical about them and that may be why they’ve lasted so long and their fan base keeps growing with them.

"The last 20 years have been great and over the course of the next 20 years I'd love to see us become one of those bands where you just have to check 'em out because you can't explain their sound. I feel like we'll be able to be around for a long time," Robertson summarizes, citing the fact that the Mad Caddies now have second-generation fans, "Right now we feel more unstoppable than ever.”

Tickets available from www.glasswerk.co.uk and usual outlets

http://www.madcaddies.net/

Reggae Sensation Tarrus Riley Announces UK Dates

Reggae Sensation Tarrus Riley Announces UK Dates

Punch Touring, in association with Streets Amplified, are very excited to announce that reggae sensation Tarrus Riley will be performing live in the UK this Summer.

The highly anticipated ‘Love Situation’ tour is taken from the Billboard reggae chart topping album of the same name. Tarrus is the holder of Jamaica's CVM TV's 15th Anniversary Award, for the ‘Most Admired Song in the Past 15 Years’ for the hit, “She’s Royal”, which sits amongst his many accolades and notable hits like “Gimme Likkle One Drop” and “Good Girl Gone Bad.” 

The vocalist said “I have always received much love in the UK and can’t wait to headline my own tour across the country – get your tickets early because this is going to be something special”.

Tarrus will be backed by the legendary saxophonist Dean Fraser and joined by the The Black Soil Band. The New York born singer will be touring an incredible 4 date tour with support from  Jamaica’s sweet singing songbird Alaine who has showcased her authentic skills as a performer and songwriter for many years.

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31st July 2014 - The Ritz, Manchester, M1 5NQ - Tickets available here 

1st Aug 2014 - Colston Hall, Bristol, BS1 5AR – Tickets available here 

2nd Aug 2014 - The Institute, Birmingham, B5 6DY - Tickets available here 

3rd Aug 2014 - The Forum, London, NW5 1JY - Tickets available here 

For more information or enquiries please visit www.tarrusuktour.co.uk or contact 07514657726 / 01212247444

Alpha Blondy and The Solar System live at Ibiza Roots Festival

Following the memorable visit of Bob Marley in 1978,  and having experienced many transformations since, Ibiza has the great pleasure this summer of having the legendary Alpha Blondy, greatest  icon of african Reggae of all time. This historical event that Ibiza Roots Festival confirms for their second festival date, will be August 20th. Alpha Blondy will be accompanied by its usual and inseparable band, The Solar System.

The Ivorian star has been preforming at the most important festivals around the world for more than 30 years, recorded 17 albums and is recognized as one of the most important living reggae artist on the planet. His songs became classics over the years such as ‘Brigadier’, ‘Sabari’, ‘Cocody Rock’, ‘Jerusalem’, ‘Apartheid is Nazism’ and ‘Masada’, among many others. 'He will always be an artist who is a legendary, despite the trends and cliches. Every album his origin is kept alive'

Each Alpha Blondy show brings along an impeccable sound with lyrics that are committed with his time and culture and is seen as a universal faith that is based on the values of respect, justice and peace, and is sung in various languages: French, English, Baoule, Diula, Arabic, Malinke, Wolof and Ashanti.

Also a Peace Ambassador for the United Nations, his unique African style, offers a reggae sound that creates a series of fusions that contribute to the World Music genre.  For many years he has performed with the multiracial band, the Solar System.

Alpha Blondy is the unforgettable act, the heart of Ibiza brings you an exceptional concert with the best international reggae, a festival that will also include performances of theater, dance, visual arts and other artists, as well as scenery and ambience of unique characteristics. Don’t miss out on it… tickets soon on sale!

www.facebook.com/IbizaRootsFestival

IBIZA ROOTS FESTIVAL 


July 15th, 2014: CALLE 13


August 20th, 2014: ALPHA BLONDY



Alpha Blondy will be headlinner for the second part of the World Music Festival Ibiza Roots Festival on August 20th 2014.  A recent unique event on the island that opens  its gates on July 15th with the live performance of CALLE 13, the world’s most recognised latin american band, winner of 2 grammys and 19 latin Grammys. They are on their world wide tour, in which they present their latest work ‘Multi Viral’.

TICKETS FOR CALLE 13 ON SALE AT:
 Ibiza: Delta Discos, Savia / Puerto : Closer (al lado de Burger King, Puerto) / Santa Eulalia: Disquería Holiday y Guaraná / San Carlos : Las Dalias / San José: Es Racó Verd / San Jordi: Can Jordi / Santa Gertrudis: Musset / San Antonio: Tatto Mystic (ex Inem) / Spain: Ticketmaster España


Tickets for Alpha Blondy will soon be on sale at the same locations.

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More Info:

www.alphablondy.info

www.facebook.com/ALPHABLONDY

Positive Vibration return to The Kazimier Gardens for a 12 hour reggae marathon

Positive Vibration returns for its second installment and this time they're taking over the Kazimier garden and club for a 12 hour reggae marathon.

Come join them for a celebration of Jamaican music, food and culture.

Featuring:

Extra Love: www.extralovemusic.com

Dub Smugglers: www.dubsmugglers.com

Jeramiah Ferrari: http://www.jeramiahferrari.com

Bolshy: www.facebook.com/bolshyliverpool

We, The Undersigned: www.wetheundersigned.co.uk 

The Soul Rays: www.thesoulrays.com 

Golty Farabeau and The Jahmadou Band: www.reverbnation.com/goltyfarabeau

Sweet Winn Dixie: soundcloud.com/sweet-winn-dixie 

Kayanites: http://www.kayanites.co.uk

Schmame Industries Sound System feat. Original Principal B and Leo Crusher

Mr Wolf Collective: http://mrwolfdesign.wix.com/mrwolf

Mr Resistor

Benny Maths

Beaten Tracks

Buddha

- Tickets available from SKIDDLE: £6 early bird (limited amount) // £8 advanced // £9 on the 

door: http://skdl.it/1jvez6C

- Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/events/1391425117744933/

Las Kellies play OSLO Hackney, 15th May

LAS KELLIES

+ SCRAPS

Thursday 15th May

OSLO Hackney

1A Amhurst Road, London E8 1LL

Doors 7pm

Tickets £7+bf from www.ticketwerk.co.uk

Las Kellies live shows are full of infectious energy, deftly blending garage rhythms with post-punk and reggae.

They recently released their fourth album, Total Exposure with a summer party-time, slow-groove vibe and sprinklings of Peaking Lights and Massive Attack.

"like an even more cool Bananarama." NME

Scraps (a.k.a. Laura Hill) makes her first foray to Europe following the release of the Electric Ocean LP. A kaleidoscopic cloud of cosmic synths and bleeps, Electric Ocean is a collection of catchy electro pop. Utilising a minimalist set up of drum machine, keyboard and synth, mixed with a life time obsession with 80s music, Laura creates a perfect nostalgic world where her ideas come alive.

“An infectiously whimsical homage to vintage synthesizers in waltz time.” Sunday Times

For more Info:

Las Kellies 

Anti Pop presents Punk Ska and Reggae Party Downtown @Eric's, Liverpool Sept 14

Anti Pop presents
Punk Ska and Reggae Party Downtown @ Eric's
Friday 14 September
£5 See Tickets/Ticketweb
Box office 0151 236 9994
8pm till late
 
Liverpool’s Antipop Records promises to bring a ‘classic block party style'’ event to Eric’s on Mathew Street on Friday 14 September. Expect lots of bass turned to ten, reverb to the max and some exciting new names such as The Amnesiacs, Jeramiah Ferrari, P’Chenga, Roots To Nowhere together with the The Senator Sound System DJs.

The Amnesiacs return to the stage for a rare hometown appearance.  The Amnesiacs are an exciting Ska/hip hop group from Liverpool. Providing a scintillating rendition of contemporary Ska fused with a modern day twist. Their songs provide a sharp documentary of modern day living, subjects that affect us all in this current climate of social and political uncertainty. They combine their social awareness with humour and irony.

Live they are a formidable force with boundless energy and enthusiasm. Their song Top Yourself was featured in the Kevin Sampson cult film Awaydays, starring Steven Graham and Liam Boyle. Their cover version of The Specials Do The Dog was also released this year on the Specialized album to raise money for Teenage Cancer Trust. They have had other songs released on the Walt Jabsco label. The Amnesiacs debut album Forget to Remember is currently available on I-Tunes and Spotify. In the past The Amnesiacs have toured and shared stages with Neville Staple, The Beat, Bad Manners, Roddy Radiation, The Slits, The Lambrettas, Public Enemy and The Blockheads.

Jeramiah Ferrari are a 4 piece Reggae band based in Manchester, they fuse Roots Reggae, Rock, Punk,Ska and Calypso.They recently performed at the MEN Arena after winning tonnes of local radio competitions. That day they played to thousands of pop fans. This gig will see them toast the night with their smooth reggae vibes and as always a few surprises in the set. Their debut EP Cactus Killer sold out and they’ve already supported The English Beat, Turin Breaks, The Sunshine Underground and The Aggrolites.

P'Chenga are a Reggae/Ska/Rock band from Liverpool featuring some of the ‘best Sax playing this side of New Orleans,’ they have reggae coming out of their ears. So expect plenty of brass and a northern vibe from  a great party band.

Roots To Nowhere debut in Liverpool and are another discovery from Antipop. The Welsh band play a mixture of punk, ska and reggae which is all original material, the band consist of  Kyle Tomkinson (vocals and rythm guitar), James Tirrell (drums and percussion), Jan Pogonowski (lead guitar and vocals), and Al Hand (bass). “Come and see us if you want to watch a good band who loves what they do, and make sure you bob your head and have a skank “ says singer Kyle.

DJs The Senator Sound System always bring the cool vibes with the deep dub bass sound between and after bands into the night to keep the crowd moving.

Toots And The Maytals to play Glasgow, Oxford and Liverpool

Toots And The Maytals to play Glasgow, Oxford and Liverpool

Reggae legends Toots and The Maytals will be celebrating a summer of music with dates at O₂ Academy venues in Liverpool, Oxford as well as Glasgow’s O₂ ABC.

The shows in August will follow an appearance at Jamaica 50: a 50^th celebration of Jamaican Independence at the IndigO₂,. Alongside these dates, Toots and The Maytals will also be playing a string of UK summer festivals – including Shefftival and Beacon’s Festival.

Bringing a fusion of ska, gospel, soul, rock and reggae, they are one of the world’s best loved ska and reggae groups.

Led by the charismatic ‘Toots’ Hibbert, The Maytals formed in Kingston, Jamaica in 1961. ‘Toots’ popularised the reggae sound with hits such as "Do The Reggay" (widely acknowledged as the first song ever to feature the word ‘Reggae’), "Pressure Drop", "54-46 (That's My Number)", "Sweet and Dandy", "Monkey Man", “Funky Kingston” and “Reggae Got Soul”.

Over the last five decades, ‘Toots’ has influenced countless artists including The Specials, The Clash to Amy Winehouse,and has toured with the likes of The Rolling Stones, Dave Matthews, Sheryl Crow and Los Lonely Boys.

More recently, Toots and The Maytals won a Grammy Award in 2005 for ‘Best Reggae Album’ with ‘True Love’. The album consisted of re-recorded versions of their classics alongside legendary musicians such as Bonnie Raitt, Willie Nelson, Eric Clapton and Keith Richards. 

Glasgow, Oxford and Liverpool in August

Friday 10^th August                Glasgow, O₂ ABC

Wednesday 15^th August      Oxford, O₂ Academy

Saturday 18^th August           Liverpool, O₂ Academy

Box Office: 0844 477 2000 or ticketweb.co.uk

 http://www.tootsandthemaytals.com/

Article posted by Musicmafia

MusicMafiaUK Presents.... Desmond

Bio:I am a classically trained Inspirational Reggae/Soul Singer/Songwriter currently based in Los Angeles, California who has toured the United States, Canada, Europe and the Caribbean several times. My music combines jazz, gospel and rhythm & blues influences and focuses on lyrical storytelling and simple melodies with the emphasis being put on inspiring my audience. I started out at the age of eight as a gospel music boy wonder, opening on tours for prominent gospel acts.  One ovation lasted for 10 minutes. I also had a long stint as one of the foremost cabaret acts on Jamaica’s famous North Coast hotel circuit, which is where almost all the famous Jamaican performers honed their performing skills while they were under the radar of international renown. In August 2004 I migrated to the United States and have since that time performed several times in Fredonia, NY, Rochester, NY, Miami, Fl, Nashville, TN and in New York City earning thunderous ovations at prominent venues such as Bar 4 in Park Slope, Brooklyn and at the Sidewalk Café in the East Village. I was actually booked to return to do a full length show the first time I showed up at the latter venue and sang 2 of my original compositions at an open mic. This is unprecedented at this venue.  This is typical of the reaction to my music around New York City and elsewhere. 

I recently released the first single “Makes Me Stronger” on iTunes http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/makes-me-stronger/id383271270 and it can also be downloaded for free on Amazon http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003WL5W3Y/ref=cm_cr_thx_view. 
Ringtone Coming Soone coming soon.

Desmond can be found at http://www.desmondthesongwriter.com or https://www.facebook.com/SingaDesmond

And here is the SoundCloud link http://snd.sc/jnR68d, Give It, Give It, Give It is the demo of the week.

Contact info@shellytheartistemanager.com for questions or bookings.

Legends Toots and the Maytals to celebrate with UK Tour

Tuesday 17^th May 2011; Celebrating 50 years as one of the world’s best loved ska and reggae groups, the legendary Toots and The Maytals are set to play the biggest UK tour of their illustrious career in August and September 2011, including a date at O₂ Academy Brixton, London on Friday 9^th September.

Led by the charismatic ‘Toots’ Hibbert, The Maytals formed in Kingston, Jamaica in 1961. ‘Toots’ popularised the reggae sound with hits such as "Do The Reggay" (widely acknowledged as the first song ever to feature the word ‘Reggae’), "Pressure Drop", "54-46 (That's My Number)", "Sweet and Dandy", "Monkey Man", “Funky Kingston” and “Reggae Got Soul”.

On the eve of announcing his UK tour, ‘Toots’ said from his home in Jamaica, “Everybody knows the UK is like a second home to me, so I’m looking forward to seeing all my old friends and making some new ones on this very special anniversary tour.”

Over the last five decades, ‘Toots’ has influenced countless artists including The Specials, The Clash to Amy Winehouse,and has toured with the likes of The Rolling Stones, Dave Matthews, Sheryl Crow and Los Lonely Boys.

More recently, Toots and The Maytals won a Grammy Award in 2005 for ‘Best Reggae Album’ with ‘True Love’. The album consisted of re-recorded versions of their classics alongside legendary musicians such as Bonnie Raitt, Willie Nelson, Eric Clapton and Keith Richards.

Anyone who saw Toots and The Maytals’ stunning performance at last year’s Glastonbury Festival, not to mention the BBC’s documentary about the group, as part of their acclaimed ‘Reggae Britannia’ season (February 2011), will testify that these dates are a must-see opportunity to witness one of reggae music’s true greats, live in action.

TOUR DATES:

29^th      August            Cardiff                        The Great Hall

31^st      August            Newcastle                  O₂ Academy

1^st        September     Glasgow                     O₂ Academy

2^nd       September     Leeds                         O₂ Academy                                    

4^th        September     Wolverhampton        The Civic

6^th        September     Ipswich                       The Regent

7^th        September     Liverpool                   O₂ Academy

8^th        September     Brighton                     Brighton Dome

9^th        September     London                       O₂ Academy Brixton

11^th      September     Bristol                         O₂ Academy

13^th      September     Oxford                        O₂ Academy

Tickets on general sale: Friday 20^th May at 9am from ticketweb.co.uk or 0844 477 2000

http://www.tootsandthemaytals.com/