Sound System Festival, 2016

It’s the Festival within the Festival!  Calling all Sound Systems and Sound System aficionados … if yuh Love to hear sweet Dubplates beat from a well tuned Sound Machine, you’re going to LOVE this!

Montreal Dancehall teams with Mr. Eric Blagrove and the Montreal International Reggae Festival for Sound System Festival 2016!

Doors open at 5pm and Sounds take the stage at 7pm!  The rest of your #MIRF2016 weekend looks like this:

Friday:

Cocoa Tea (Back by popular demand)

Ammoye

Mel Dube

Chelsea Stewart

Saturday:

Mavado

Vershon

Elephant Man

Spragga Benz

Sielle

Romie Se7en

Olatunji

2i

Sunday:

Barrington Levy

Sanchez

Romain Virgo

Jahmiel

Charlie Chaplin

Josey Wales

Kaisha Lee

Vernon Maytones

Montreal and The #1 Reggae Festival

Montreal and Reggae go hand in hand and there is no other place to get both than the 12^th

annual Montreal International Reggae Festival!  This year they have premium artists who will perform at a premium location for their premium fans.  It just doesn’t get any better than this!

Don’t be the one who has to hear what Beres Hammond did (Friday August 14^th, 2015), or Lady Saw and Emperor Shabba Ranks did (Saturday August 15^th, 2015) or Cocoa Tea did (Sunday August 16^th, 2015) in the news.  Get your tickets today from the comfort of your home / office / car – we’re even available while you’re shopping via www.Ticketpro.ca  (514-790-1111 / 1-866-908-9090)

* Friday: $30 at the door

* Saturday: $65 in advance, $75 at the door

* Sunday: $55 in advance, $70 at the door

* Weekend pass for students: $120 in advance, limited quantities

* Weekend pass: $130 in advance, $160 at the door

* VIP Weekend pass: $300 advance purchase only, limited quantities

#Montreal #Reggae #OldPort #Festival #ShabbaRanks #LadySaw #CocoaTea #BeresHammond #Canada #MIRF2015

P.S.  More artists will be added to the festival lineup soon!

Valentine's Day with Kaisha Lee!

From her successful album I Heart #Reggae, Kaisha Lee releases track 1 called “Be Mine” which is perfect for Valentine’s Day!  This Lover’s Rock chune is designed for all people whose destination is Love. 

Kaisha has uniquely brought her vision of music to life with the fusion of melody, sound and words expressing emotions felt in the soul.  This chune, and the album I Heart #Reggae is definitely a must add to your playlist and collection!  The album is available for download on iTunes using this link:  https://itunes.apple.com/ca/album/i-heart-reggae/id945087973

Connect with Kaisha and let her know what you think of her album via Twitter >>> @KaishaLeeTweets using the hashtag #IHeartReggae

  

P.S.  Kaisha is having an unprecedented year, and we’re only 6 weeks in to 2015!  On the heels of the release of her phenomenal album I Heart #Reggae, Kaisha has been featured on the CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) as one of 10 artists to watch in Canada, and, as if that was not enough (which it isn’t), Kaisha performed live on Global TV Montreal.  The audience of some 1 million people couldn’t get enough, but let’s get back to I Heart #Reggae!

Tickets On Sale Now for the 11th Annual Montreal International Reggae Festival!

The Montreal International Reggae Festival announced today that tickets for its 11^th annual staging is officially on sale and available exclusively through the online portal www.ticketpro.ca!

With fans actively reliving their experiences from last year, and pressuring organizers to give them updates as early as possible, the MIRF team announced today that early bird weekend passes are available online until June 2^nd, 2014 for $80 (Canadian currency).

The 11^th annual celebration takes place August 15, 16 and 17 at the Old-Port in the heart of Montreal, and brings together the best and brightest names in Reggae and Dancehall.  Last years’ festival was just shy of capacity, and this year is expected to sell out.  If fans buy tickets after June 2^nd, the pricing options are:  weekend pass $100 in advance, $140 at the gate.  Friday single day tickets are $21, and $1 from each ticket will be donated to a charity.  Saturday and Sunday individual single day tickets are $55 in advance and $70 at the gate.  VIP Weekend passes are $275 and include some of the privileges received last year.

A partial artistic line up will be announced on Monday May 26^th, 2014, and will include information about interactive workshops held at O Patro Vys (356 Mont-Royal Ave East), and related to the industry and business of Reggae and Dancehall. 

For more information about tickets, patrons can call 514-790-1111 or 1-866-908-9090 and by visiting www.montrealreggaefest.com

Exco Levi – Live in Montreal with Riddim Wise!

Thanks to you, Exco Levi is having an outstanding year.  Not only have you supported his music by playing it on your show, including it in your Mixtape, and sharing it with your friends and family, you promoted Exco which helped him be recognized as being the best in Canada via his 2014 Juno for Best Reggae Recording (“Strive” ft. Kabaka Pyramid).

Tomorrow, you are invited to join Exco and Riddim Wise as they perform live (backed by a Mountain Edge Band) at Cabaret du Mile End (5240 Parc Avenue).  Exco will perform a full set which includes his hit songs “Storms of Life,” “Man ah Knotty” and “Cali Farmer” just to name a few.

In addition to Exco and Riddim Wise, Inword and Little Thunder will also add their musical touch!  For more information visit www.riddimwise.com

If you haven’t downloaded Exco’s newest singles “Cali Farmer” and “Wadada,” here are the links:

Mediafire Link:  https://www.mediafire.com/folder/lz32jzznhu3nf/Exco_Levi_-_2014_-_Music

Box.com Link:  https://app.box.com/s/31v4vy0wedc24h3a6sb0

P.S.  Tweet with the Knotty >>> @Excolevi

Legendary Group Third World for 2 Exclusive Canadian Dates!

One of Reggae’s most recognized and legendary groups, Third World will perform 2 exclusive dates in Canada.  On Friday September 27th they will be at the Corona Theatre Virgin Mobile in Montreal and on Saturday September 28th they will be at the Yonge-Dundas Square in Toronto!

With a history of classic performances under their belt, and a catalog to match, Third World is one of the most respected and enjoyed groups whose performances include Reggae, Soul, Funk and Disco attracting 4 generations of fans to hear them perform.    

On Friday September 27th, 2013, the group will be at the Corona Theatre Virgin
Mobile in Montreal (2490 Notre-Dame West) as part of the Pop Montreal Festival for an evening with billboard charted hits that include “Now That We’ve Found Love,” “96 Degrees” and “Try Jah Love”.  Montreal has had a special for Love for the group as demonstrated in 2011 when they received a Lifetime achievement award from the Montreal International Reggae Festival presented by Howard ‘Stretch’ Carr from CKUT 90.3 FM.  “Third World” has always been a fantastic group to watch perform” said Stretch “and they know how to put on a very good show.  I’m looking forward to this one!”

Not ones to perform in one city and leave a country, Third World will also be performing at the Small World Music Festival being held on Saturday September 27th, 2013 at the Yonge-Dundas Square in Toronto.  Representing Jamaica and the Caribbean, Third World will be performing with artists from India, Poland and Colombia amongst a series of other nations.  This free event has been designed to attract thousands.  One fan, Renee recently wrote on the groups Facebook wall “can’t wait to see Third World in Toronto!”    

Founded in 1973, Third World is one of the most celebrated groups from the Caribbean including 10 Grammy nominations.  They have released over 30 albums including their latest 2010 release of Patriots which features collaborations with Damian & Stephen Marley, Tessanne Chin, as well as the late great Gregory Isaccs to name a few.  The group regularly tours, and Stephan ‘Cat’ Coore represented for Third World at the National Black Arts Association on September 14th, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia where they were honored for their contribution to the arts.   For more information about Third World, media and fans can visit their Facebook Page:  www.Facebook.com/ThirdWorld or they can follow them on Twitter at @ThirdWorldBand