11th Annual
Caribbean Music Celebration!
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TICKET INFORMATION Vendor Information
2008 line-up:
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If you know reggae music, you know Clinton 'Basie'
Fearon. Clinton Fearon is counted among Jamaica's most talented
musicians by peers and professionals in the Reggae music industry. His
infectious bass riffs, guitar licks, percussion accents and powerful
vocals make Bassie a living legend amongst reggae musicians and fans. As a youth, Bassie went to Kingston to eventually become the well-known bassist, vocalist and lyricist for The Gladiators as well as a house musician for Coxsonne Dodd’s Studio One and Lee “Scratch” Perry’s Black Ark Studio. Fearon recorded many of Perry's best known songs, including Roast Fish and Cornbread which features one of Fearon's most famous bass lines. He also composed some everlasting basslines for Yabby You, Jimmy Riley, Max Romeo, Junior Byles and many many others. |
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Marquis Melody and Majesty Band An upcoming quality vocalist destined for success, Marquis a.k.a. Marquis Melody and his Majesty band are actively performing his debut album project titled “Straight From the Heart” at West Coast USA venues. The album features a variety of reggae music culture styles including Lovers Rock, Roots, Culture and Dancehall recorded almost entirely at Tuff Gong studio in Jamaica. Crowd favorites include roots & culture single release "Sunshine" and lover's tune "I Need To Know." As of Summer 2008 Marquis is back in Kingston, Jamaica working to complete a new Single release project that features two entirely new riddims created by Marquis Melody and Majesty band the first of which is to be released in USA during August 2008. Titled "Miserable" the first Riddim also features full length tracks from famed artists Turbulence and Lutan Fyah. Be on the lookout for some great uplifting music by Marquis Melody and Majesty! |
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 The Suppressors In July of 2005, the band started out as little more than an
idealistic dream in a rather ska-indifferent environment. Through hard
work, perseverance, and copious mob payouts, The Suppressors are perched
comfortably on top of a steamy mound of local support, hardened street
cred, and vanquished competition. Hailed as the 'new kings of Fresno ska'
(Soulsandsounds.com), Suppressors continue to entertain and awe. Having
played over 75 shows since in the last 3 years, The Suppressors have
definitely earned the title of hardest working ska band in the Central
Valley. And with the recent release of a 2 song .45 vinyl record on a
choice private label, you can bet your ovaries that there will be plenty
more Suppressors ska in the horizon. |
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DJ Dog Plasma
Spinning roots for yah all
during the festival! |
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Jamaica My Weekend 2008 !
Yah Mon! It’s the party you've been waiting for, relax on the lawn and
listen
to an evening of music under the stars with family and friends!
It’s the Tower District’s 11th
Annual Jamaica My Weekend - Caribbean Music Celebration!
This wonderful
family event will be held across from St. Therese Church on the Southwest
corner
of Maroa and Floradora in Fresno, California.
Limited Number of tickets available!
Jamaica My Weekend is currently in it's
11th year!
Jamaica My Weekend past performers:
2007
Twinkle Brothers
2006
Yellow Wall Dub Squad graciously played two
sets while Sister Carol was held up with increased Homeland Security in New York.
2005
Prezident Brown put on a fabulous show for an appreciative crowd in 2005!
2004
The 2004
crowd doesn't seem to mind Don Carlos filling in for The Abyssinians who were
unable to fulfill their commitment due to visa problems.
2003
Mikey Dread tore it up at the 2003 Jamaica My Weekend!
Mikey Dread passed away in March of 2008. We will all miss him.
Other Artist that have appeared in the past include:
2001 Don Carlos
2000 Mongoose
1999 Mystic Revealers
1998 Ras Midas & the Bridge
Admission price is $15 in advance, $20 at the gate,
children 9 and under free with paid adult admission.
Tickets WILL BE available at:
Grandmarie's Chicken Pie Shop,
The Landmark, Livingstone's, Sequoia
Brewery
(both locations) , Tower Theatre, and Tri-Sport
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Food vendors will be serving up all manner of tropical treats like jerk chicken, veggie, and seafood specialties. |
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Make the
best of Fresno’s tropical weather and enjoy our Yah Mon! Rum Punch or a cool
Red Stripe beer in our Beverage Oasis!
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