South Bend 7th Reggae/World Music Festival - August 13, 2011!
Kenyatta Hill's career began the day his father's ended. Joseph Hill, singer and songwriter for the legendary Jamaican vocal trio Culture, collapsed and died while on a 2006 tour of Europe. To the amazement of promoters, fans and critics alike, Kenyatta stepped onstage and delivered electrifying performances time and again - nineteen shows in all - until the tour was complete. This was unheard of in any genre of music at any time. Kenyatta gave of himself so totally – as his father had for so many years – that the two seemed to become one, the eerily similar voices and the vibes igniting the critics and yielding a new reggae mantra "magic, not tragic!"
Pato Banton concert is an event not to be missed and an experience not to be forgotten. Positive Vibrations abound with a beat to keep you on your dancing feet, while Pato delivers a message that is food for the mind and soul. Many have considered his charismatic performance as live theatre where no show is alike and audience members become participants in the experience. Pato dialogues with the crowd on a range of topics including current day events and spiritual freedom while keeping the vibes upbeat and fun!
"Jah Jah children a de healing of de nation," sings Desirae, a testament to Yard Squad's commitment to the spirit of Reggae music. Yard Squad is a St. Louis-based reggae Band formed in 1994. Since the band's inception, Yard Squad has performed with numerous regional and international acts across the country in shows ranging from small clubs to large festivals. They have emerged as a premier Reggae act in the Midwest. Yard Squad is best known for its unique blend and performance of socially conscious roots, Reggae, and dancehall. With the anticipated release of its new album, several of the band's original hits have been integrated into its set and always prove to be crowd-pleasers.
Half Pint Jones is a colorful five-piece project of sophisticated funk, jazz, and rock sprinkled with the musical flavors of New Orleans. This dynamic group was birthed during the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and is rooted to staying true to all musical and spiritual influences; keeping their music honest and fresh. Based in South Bend, Indiana, these five musicians have come together to express a new, organic, manner of story-telling and musical improvisation, while maintaining a completely relatable sound.
RhythmWorks! loves to make music. We've played at universities, grade-schools, festivals, private events and fundraisers. Rhythm is something that all people have in common and binds us together as human beings. We enjoy bringing audiences percussion music from around the globe, as well as original compositions that blend elements from diverse parts of the globe. Dancing is known to erupt without warning and is highly contagious!
2012 Festival Information Soon Come...
Venue: St. Joseph County 4-H Fairgrounds (Map)
Gates Open: at 1:00 p.m.
Band Schedule:
Tribute to Joseph "Culture" Hill
1:00 pm - 01:30 pm DJ J Daddy & Champion SoundSystem
1:30 pm - 02:00 pm Zumba Team Michiana
2:15 pm - 03:00 pm Drum Circle by Rhythm Works
3:15 pm - 04:00 pm Half Pint - Jones
4:01 pm - 04:30 pm DJ J. Daddy
4:32 pm - 05:00 pm Zumba Team Michiana
5:00 pm - 05:15 pm Selector Hazey
5:15 pm - 06:00 pm Yard Squad
6:01 pm - 06:30 pm Drum Circle lead by Rhythm Works
6:30 pm - 06:44 pm DJ J. Daddy
6:45 pm - 07:00 pm The Now Generation
7:01 pm - 09:00 pm Pato Banton
9:01 pm - 09:25 pm DJ Selector Hazey/Champion Soundsystem
9:30 pm - 11:15 pm Headliner son - Kenyatta "Culture" Hill
Accommodations: Special Rate - Quality Inn - Room rates for Reggae fans are $39.99 per room per night plus tax. More information here.
After Party NEW Location: 11:30pm - 3:00 am After Party with VD DJ J. Daddy, Selector Hazey and DJ O.T. (massive 3 separate sound systems in 2 separate rooms under one roof) at Quality Inn on 515 N. Dixie Way, South Bend, IN. 46637 (Corner of US 933 and Cleveland Rd- by the toll road bridge) - $5.00 Admission only - special discounted drinks.
Kids Corner: with Atracciones Fuentes
Vendors: Look for these craft and food vendors at Reggae Fest 2011! -
Strictly No Coolers, Pets and Sell , Buy or Use of any illegal drugs - Security will be tight...
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- $25 at the gate
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