Laden Looking to Make a Mark at Reggae Rising 2009 Festival

The countdown has begun; Reggae Rising is twelve days away! 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.

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.

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

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.

SOURCE:M. Patton Bigupradio Staff writerngs.

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