Weekend Tag

JOSEY WALES LEGENDARY REGGAE DJ FOR REGGAE MEETS BLUES/JAZZ AT INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF LIFE (IFOL) JULY 4TH WEEKEND, CHICAGO UNION PK. Colonel Josey Wales, one of Jamaica’s top reggae dancehall DJ’s and one of the founding fathers, building on the innovative DJ chatting of his mentor U-Roy and creating a highly influential style of his own, is added to perform at the 23rd African/Caribbean International Festival of Life, July 4th weekend in Union Park, 1501 West Randolph Street, downtown Chicago West Loop. Get tickets now at http://martinsinterculture.com/ifol/ifol-tickets.html. Josey Wales isRead More

DANCEHALL + R&B + SOCA = A HISTORICAL WEEKEND OF LIVE PERFORMANCES AT BROOKLYN’S CLASSIC KINGS THEATRE • “Dancehall Rising”: Mavado, Capleton, Lady Saw & Matisyahu – April 10 • R&B’s: “Voices in Concert”: Fantasia & Tessanne Chin — April 11 • Soca’s “First Impression”: Kes the Band, Olatunji, Kerwin DuBois, Mr. Killa, Ravi B, Lavaman et al — April 12 By Gerry Hopkin (Hopkins Consulting Group | 347-350-4285) Brooklyn, NYC. The countdown is on for what promises to be a historical weekend of vintage concerts at the classic, upscaleRead More

TESSANNE CHIN TO ROCK FESTIVAL OF LIFE JULY 4TH WEEKEND! CARNIVAL OF NATIONS TO RETURN! CHICAGO February 2015-Chicago residents and visitors will mark July 4th Independence weekend with a celebration never before seen, when Tessanne Chin, season 5 winner of NBC TV “The Voice” graces the stage, at the 23rd annual International Festival of Life (IFOL, along with some fifty other world music acts. Additionally, the return by popular demand, of the “Carnival of Nations” a cultural celebration with representatives from more than 50 countries, including Africa and the AmericasRead More

MONTSERRAT CALABASH FESTIVAL KICKS OFF THIS WEEKEND, 13 – 20 JULY   The Annual Montserrat Calabash Festival commences this Sunday 13th July 2014, under the theme, ‘Embracing Your African Heritage’. The celebration in its 9th year, is named after the Calabash fruit that was traditionally used to produce eating utensils, musical instruments and decorative items. The Festival seeks to promote Montserrat through a range of events such as a Calabash Jog & Stroll, Calabash Hike, Island Boat Tour, a Grand Food Fair, a Gospel Concert, Prof. Dr. George Irish LectureRead More

New York, New York – The dancehall star who is currently wrapping up his 2014 first quarter US college tour is set to perform at this prestigious festival with his recently signed band, ‘Di Blueprint’. Konshens seemed poised to live up to his expectations as he stated that “fans can expect to enjoy not only a stellar performance, but will be given a show to watch when i am onstage”. This will be the first time New York will see Konshens perform with his own live backing band, ‘Di Blueprint’,Read More

New York, NY – Fresh off a highly successful and memorable 2014 Trinidad and Tobago Carnival season, Soca megastar Machel Montano will ignite the ‘Big Apple’ on Memorial Weekend with his dynamic presence for the 2nd installment of the aptly titled “Float”. The concert event touted as the ‘Ultimate Yacht Experience’ will take place on NYC’s Memorial Weekend, May 23rd, 24th and 25th onboard the luxurious, multi-level, Infinity Yacht (The Largest Luxury boat on the US east coast) and will feature 3 separate nights of rare, on the seas, fullRead More

The dancehall star who is currently wrapping up his 2014 first quarter US college tour is set to perform at this prestigious festival with his recently signed band, ‘Di Blueprint’. Konshens seemed poised to live up to his expectations as he stated that “fans can expect to enjoy not only a stellar performance, but will be given a show to watch when i am onstage”. This will be the first time New York will see Konshens perform with his own live backing band, ‘Di Blueprint’, setting the stage for aRead More

New York – HugeConcerts.com, the urban focused entertainment website of TriniFly Promotions, proudly presents, WELCOME TO NEW YORK. An R&B-packed event is promised on this Big Game Weekend which will be showcased in the New York area. This not-to-be-missed Friday will be held at the Resorts World Casino, the only casino in New York City. The R&B musical concert will give its guests non-stop entertainment, including full access to the Resorts World Casino’s play area along with a huge live performance. Two-time R&B billboard winner and Grammy nominee Mario (knownRead More

CARIBBEAN MUSIC CONFERENCE 2013 (8 Major Events In 6 Days) ONE V.I.P. Price = $225 Day 1 (Wed. Oct. 9th) – Event 1 WICKED IN WHITE @ La Vendetta (1909 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, FL) – Hosted By: RAVI B w/ DJ CROWN PRINCE, BARRIE HYPE, ETERNAL VIBES, MAD MAN SMALLIE, SLIM VYBEZ, DJ SHIVA & DJ MARK D – CARIBBEAN MUSIC CONFERENCE Redemption Center Day 2 (Thurs. Oct. 10th) – Event 2 GIRLPOWER @ Miami Airport Convention Center (777 NW 72nd Ave, Miami, FL 33126) – MACHEL MONTANO & HD,Read More

COLOMBUS DAY WEEKEND on Sunday October 13, 2013. “JABBA STRIKES BACK” SHADES OF BLACK OR RED. It’s A Formal Affairs @ BONGOS at 601 Biscayne Blvd | Downtown Miami located Behind The American Airlines Arena). Live in The Reggae Room: Mssive B , Tony Matterhorn, Steelie Bashment, Young Chow, Platinum Kidz, Big Reef, Fire Redz, Mikey Mike. Early Fire by Supa Don, Road INTL & Supa Sound From NYC. Live in the Soca Room: Back2Basics, GBM Sounds, Natural Freaks, Pantrin Vybz, D-Life, House Arrest, DJ Trixta, DJ Calli B, EleganceRead More