The countdown has begun; Reggae Rising is twelve days away! Yes reggae fans it is that time again, time for the biggest Reggae festival in the west, and the line up is one of the best in years! The promoters of this festival are really in touch with whom their patrons want to see. Other festival organizers should really take notice at how many top list artists are performing this year at the French’s Camp, California venue on Dimmick Ranch.
While other festivals fill their line-up with a few headliners, and a bunch of bands nobody has heard of, Reggae Rising has always showcased the very best artists in the business, for three days solid.
On Friday July 31, the Line up is as follows:
Opening Ceremony
11:30 am – 12:15 pm
Ras Michael and The Sons and Daughters of Negus
12:15 pm – 1:15 pm
The Pyrx Band
1:45 pm – 2:15 pm
Bobby T and The Magical Voyagers
2:45 pm – 3:30 pm
Rebelution
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Norris Man backed by The Gravity Band
5:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Messenjah Selah backed by The Gravity Band
6:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Jah Dan backed by The Jah Current Band
7:00 pm – 7:30 pm
NiyoRah backed by The Jah Current Band
7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Queen Ifrica and Tony Rebel
9:00 pm – 9:45 pm – 10:30 pm
DeMarco
11:00 pm – 12:00 am
Luciano
12:30 am – 2:00 am
Saturday August 1 schedule is looking like this:
New World Ballet featuring Fogo na Roupa
11:30 am – 12:00 pm
Medicine Drum
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Ishi Dube
1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
Prezident Brown with The Solid Foundation Band featuring Andrew Diamond
2:15 pm - 3:00 pm
Rootz Underground
3:30 pm - 4:15 pm
Dezarie
4:45 pm - 5:45 pm
New World Ballet featuring Fogo na Roupa
5:45 pm - 6:15 pm
Toots and The Maytals
6:15 pm - 7:15 pm
Million Stylez
7:45 pm - 8:30 pm
Chezidek backed by Double 07
8:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Jah Mason backed by Double 07
9:30 pm - 10:45 pm
Lutan Fyah backed by Double 07
11:00 pm – 12:15 am
Capleton
12:45 am – 2:00 am
Sunday August 2 line up includes:
Jahcoustix
11:00 am - 11:30 am
Moese Angel Tribute featuring The High-Grade All Stars
12:00 pm - 12:45 pm
Humble Soul
1:15 pm - 2:00 pm
The Alliez
2:30 pm - 3:15 pm
Chino
3:45 pm - 4:15 pm
Laden
4:15 pm - 4:45 pm
Freddie McGregor
5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Sister Carol
6:00 pm - 6:45 pm
The Original Wailers featuring Al Anderson and Junior Marvin
7:15 pm - 8:00pm
Marcia Griffiths
8:15 pm - 9:15 pm
ASWAD
9:45 pm - 11:00 pm
Gentleman
11:45 pm - 1:15 am
The late night dancehall, “Club Umoja” will be going off into the early morning hours with Selections from Nowtime Sound, Jah Yzer, Daneekah, Green B, Beatnok, Lucazade, Mr. Lucky and Stepwise. Appearing on the dancehall stage will be performances from Norrisman, Million Stylez, Messenjah Selah, and Paapa Wastick, and more to be announced.
There are few things to remember about the festival if you don’t already know by now. There are no dogs, weapons, drugs, or video recording equipment allowed inside the gates. Camping is still available at this time at Cooks Valley with tent camping in the shady redwoods, or in the sun on the riverbank. A few Cooks Valley RV sites might still be available if you’re on it quick.
This is surely an event not to miss if you are anywhere near the Pacific Coast region. Many fans travel near and far to attend one of these legendary weekend festivals on the peaceful Eel River. Big Up Radio will be there, representing as usual and bringing the love from Oaktown! Let oneness be the vibe for the weekend.
Be sure to give thanks to the festival staff that puts on a truly top-notch event. Everyone from the highway crews, parking, recycling, security, medical, shuttle drivers, press coordinators, vendors, and anyone else that helps to create such a well organized festival.
For more information on the festival, or for a chance to win tickets listen to Reality Time on Sundays. You can also go to www.reggaerising.com for the latest updates, directions and other important festival details.
One Love,
M. Patton
Bigupradio Staff writer
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