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NORTHWEST WORLD REGGAE FESTIVAL 2010

Proudly presented by The Oregon Constant Gardener

Festival Dates & Location:

August 13, 14, 15th 2010                                           FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Marcola, Oregon – (20 Miles North of Eugene) At Bob’s Ranch on Mohawk Loop Road

The sixth installment of the Northwest World Reggae Festival (NWWRF) delivers roots musicians from nine countries and three continents. Located 20 minutes north of Eugene, Oregon, in the foothills of the pristine Cascade mountain range, Bob’s Ranch is a private irrigated campground boasting free heated showers, 2+ miles of shady camping, hiking trails and a lush green natural amphitheater with a view for all.

This year, Friday headliners are the Twinkle Brothers, who have recorded over 60 albums on their own label since forming in Jamaica in the seventies and still awe crowds with their captivating harmonies and 12-piece band.

Don Carlos, original member of Black Uhuru and a long standing roots and culture legend from the Waterhouse district of Jamaica, also headlines Friday to promote his new release “Changes.” Saturday features Dezerie, the roots empress hailing from St. Croix and backed by Ron Benjamin and the Midnite Band. Dezierie blends the fire of a warrior and the guidance and protection of a mother in her passionate delivery of her lyrics and message.

Saturday night brings Ozomatli, a highly politicized amalgamation of hip-hop, salsa, funk and dancehall regga. Ozomatli was recently named U.S State Department Cultural Ambassadors and bring their high energy along with Niyorah (St.Croix), Tippa Irie (Great Briton) and more to NWWRF. Sunday brings Garaj Mahal, Humble Soul, Albino!, Marv Ellis, Loveness Wesa and more.  A Latenight DanceHall slated every evening features Northern California, Oregon and Washington MCs & Selechtah’s. This year’s NWWRF hosts are Wisdom and J Ross Parrelli, introducing more than 30 acts from around the world to gather for a heightening musical vibration, raise social awarness and spread the message of love and unity.

NWWRF encourages sustainability and asks fans to bring reusable containers and enjoy natural cascade spring water, available for free all around the site.  Also, “Pitch in and Win” by bringing your recycling to Oregon Waste Free’s sorting station and receive a raffle ticket for the chance to win prizes from their many sponsors.  Refundable bottles and cans are donated to the Marcola Boy Scout chapter.  Recycled kitchen grease and bio-diesel fuel powers the stage, site and trucks. All food waste is composted and wind power is used at our office. The food booths and staff/performer kitchen are organic and local. Through In Ticketing, a tree has been planted for each ticket sold, totalling 12,000 trees over the past four years. REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE!

NWWRF is Family Friendly.  Kid’s Village in the Grove provides a safe environment with a shady arts and crafts area, the Unity Kids Parade and song circles.Youth 14 and under are admitted free and family camping is nestled in a quiet cove.

Family and friends experience the roots of mystical guidance created by sunrise yoga, African dance classes, visual arts, community spirit, conscious music from around the world, delicious organic food, fair trade/sustainable businesses, non-profit organizations and fair trade crafts from more than 50 vendors to inspire your mind and energize your soul.

NWWRF’s success is due to the creative energy, dedication, skills and talents of organizers, staff, volunteers, sponsors, vendors and performers.  With the help of major community participation, this annual event continues to inspire the masses to keep coming back!  “The people of Oregon should be proud of what was on display at this year’s festival.”  (Taken from a review of NWWRF 2008 by Daniel Frankston of Sierra Nevada World Music Festival and Ireggae.com) full review.

Who:         NWWRF

What:        The Sixth Annual Northwest World Reggae Festival

Where:      Bob’s Ranch Mohawk Loop Road – Marcola, Oregon

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When:       August 13, 14, 15, 2010

Gates open at 9 AM Every Day

Cost:          Three Day Pass 2^nd Tier — $100 until July 2, 2010

Sunday Only — $40

Gate Prices:

Three Day Pass w/ Camping — $120

Saturday/Sunday Pass w/ Camping — $100

Sunday Only — $40

Group and Single Day Friday & Saturday Passes email  Groups@nwwrf.com

Tickets and Outlet Info at www.nwwrf.com

Headliner Bios and Web Links

Don Carlos – Official Website -Video Clip Video And Music

Don Carlos (born Euvin Spencer) Legendary Reggae Artist – Born and raised in one of the most deprived regions of Western Kingston, Jamaica, in a district notoriously known as Waterhouse – which, incidentally, is a musical spawning ground for many of Reggae’s greatest talents, such as King Tubby, original member of Black Uhuru, The Jays, Junior Reid and King Jammy to name a few. Don Carlos started his singing career back in 1973, as one of the original members of the aforementioned roots vocal group Black Uhuru. Forming a trio with founding members Garth Dennis, who later joined the Wailing Souls, and Derrick Ducky Simpson, Uhuru’s central figure, Don played a prominent role in the recordings of the highly acclaimed 1977 “Love Crisis” album for producer Prince Jammy. That album was later re-released and retitled as “Black Sounds of Freedom.” A year after the trio’s ground breaking debut, Don Carlos surprisingly decided to part company in pursuit of a solo career…..more

Twinkle Brothers – Official Website – Facebook – MySpace – More Media -

The Twinkle Brothers hail from the north coast of Jamaica in the ghettos of Falmouth, the Parish of Trelawny. The two brothers, Norman and Ralston Grant, were baptized in the church of Anglican Diocese. They started singing in the Sunday school choir and at concerts at the ages of six and eight, respectively. At that time they started to make their own instruments since they couldn’t afford to buy them. They made guitars and drums from various tin cans and fishing line…..

After Jamaica received her independence from England in the early sixties, the Twinkle Brothers started to sing in real competitions and are preparing for another Family Reunion Tour this summer. Aptly titled, this tour will feature Ralston’s wife, Della Grant, along with other family members and friends…. more

Dezarie – Official Website – More Media

Roots empress Dezarie has blessed the reggae community with the deliverance of her newest recording “Eaze The Pain,” her third album and her first release in over five years, since the “Gracious Mama Africa” album helped established her as one of the most curious legends and reputations in modern Reggae history. Ron Benjamin of Midnite once again produces this new opus. Her first two albums, “Gracious Mama Africa” and “Fya” are called simply two of the finest Roots Reggae releases from any female in Reggae history!  Dezarie simply doesn’t sugarcoat. She is very much a “what you see is what you get” singer. With Ron Benjamin and The Midnight Band, Dezarie will bring a show not to missed….more

Ozomatli – Official Website – Facebook – MySpace – More Media

OZOMATLI IN 2009 – US State Department Culture Ambassadors

From L.A. to the World

In their fourteen years together as a band, celebrated Los Angeles culture-mashers Ozomatli have gone from being hometown heroes to being named U.S. State Department Cultural Ambassadors. ….more

Band Website:

Within the chaos of Los Angeles, a beautiful thing happened. Erupting out of the insanity came Ozomatli, a ten piece band who’ve managed to tweak people’s consciousness with their highly politicized amalgamation of hip-hop, salsa, ska, funk and jazz.

Ozomatli is an Aztec word for the God of dance, and appears on the Aztec calendar in the form of a monkey. Whether you understand the Spanish language, as Ozomatli performs their stories come through the music. ….more

Garaj Mahal – Official Site – Facebook – MySpace

When you hear your first Garaj Mahal note, leading into an innovative fusion of funky jazz with a tasty world music flair, all other thoughts leave your mind as the music takes you on an unforgettable voyage. Fans return to experience the band again and again because they know they will always hear something new and progressive from these four first-class musicians.

Garaj Mahal features guitar and sitar virtuoso Fareed Haque, world-renowned bass master and educator Kai Eckhardt, gospel-inspired funky jazz keyboardist Eric Levy, and genetically-funky Sean Rickman. …. more

Humble Soul – Official Site – Facebook – MySpace

Encompassing the spirit of aloha and the soul of reggae music, Hawaii’s Humble Soul continues to warm the hearts of music lovers from the shores of the Pacific rim to the blazing tip of South Africa, with his distinctive style of honest “Hawaiian-Roots-Music.” His poetic anthems and understated melodies are consistently celebrated by concert and festival goers of all kinds. Thankful in every way, Humble Soul feels very blessed by the tremendous support of his growing family of fans. Even though he keeps a low profile offstage, Humble Soul’s passionate live delivery and recorded music speaks volumes.

Heavyweight Dub Champion - Official Website – Facebook – MySpace

Sonic Shamanistic Alchemy – Founded in a log cabin at 9,000 feet in the mountains of Colorado, and now based in San Francisco, Heavyweight Dub Champion is a movement of interdimensional warriors representing the Army of the Last Champion. Firmly rooted in hip hop, dancehall, dub and electronic music, and performed on more than 50 channels of vintage analog and digital gear, HDC has gained notoriety and a growing following from its high-intensity and visually captivating live performances. Founder and Last Champion Manifesto author Resurrector transcends space and time wielding an arsenal of deep revolutionary audio with support from a revolving crew of co-conspirators. At the collective’s core is the universal intention of inspiration, mind expansion and transformation through creative expression – all of which manifests in their collective artistic performance known as The Liberation Process. …more

ALBINO! – Official Website – Facebook – Myspace

The SF Music Award-winning ALBINO! is a ten-piece Afrobeat ensemble that honors the fiery legacy of Nigerian musical revolutionary Fela Kuti. ALBINO’s high-energy grooves and explosive stage show are thick with hypnotic percussion, a heavy horn section, African dance, outrageous costumes, and infectious group choreography. ALBINO! has firmly established itself as the West Coast’s premier Afrobeat act.

According to the SF Weekly, “ALBINO’s ass-inspiriting percussive engine comes from a rhythm section of local all-stars; together, they form rhythms based in the West African tradition which holds at its heart the inseparable union of drumming and dance. …” more

Niyorah – Official Website – Facebook -MySpace

Nigel “NiyoRah” Olivacce was born in 1980 in the coastline village of Pointe Michel, Dominica. At age 4, he moved to St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, with his family, and cultivated an interest in music through listening to artists in his father’s and uncle’s roots reggae collections, including Bob Marley, Bunny Wailer, Burning Spear and Lucky Dube. By age 16, NiyoRah began chanting on the streets about the life experiences of the Savan ghetto in downtown Charlotte Amalie. NiyoRah’s songs delve into a wide range of issues, including cultural living, love for nature, strengthening of all peoples, especially Africans, and spiritual growth. … more

Tippa Irie – Official Website – Facebook – MySpace

Far East Band – Official Site – MySpace

Anthony Henry – a.k.a. “Tippa Irie”- emerged from England’s Saxon Sound International – the star-studded traveling sound system that has been at the forefront of the U.K. reggae dancehall scene for the past 25 years. Tippa Irie was part of the new generation of British MCs, who developed the “Fast Talking” style chat which can be heard in modern day rappers like Busta Rhymes. Tippa toured extensively with his friend and long-time sparring partner Pato Banton throughout the Eighties, including an appearance at Jamaica’s Reggae Sunsplash and their US debut tours together. The UK DJ duo of Tippa Irie and Pato Banton had become one of the genre’s favorite combinations….

He will be on tour this year with The Far East Band. This German-based band has been Gentleman’s backing band for many years. NoCal’s JahSun, who has also recently released an album with the Far East Band, will open this set …. mo

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