I Grade Records Virgin Island Roots Reggae Showcase:
An allstar roots reggae line up direct from the Virgin Islands this night features the talents of Niyroah, Abja, Mada Nile, Danny I, Tuff Lion! All backed by the 5 piece powerhouse Red 1 Band!
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More on Each Performance:
Niyorah - Powerful singjay from St. Thomas with 3 albums currently released. Headlined the I Grade package at the 2006 Sierra Nevada World Music Festival. One of the most respected up and coming conscious reggae artist of his generation. Currently recording his fourth album in Jamaica with Andrew "Bassie" Campbell.(www.myspace.com/niyorahmusic, www.igraderecords.com/artist_niyorah.htm, www.vireggae.com/niyorah.htm
Abja - Roots singer from St. Croix with two albums released. His latest album, "Mahogany Road" has recieved a warm response from around the world. Performed at the 2006 Sierra Nevada World Music Festival, and around the world. (www.myspace.com/abjaredeye, www.vireggae.com/abja.htm, www.igraderecords.com/artist_abja.htm)
Mada Nile - Roots singer/chanter from St. Croix with two albums released. Mada Nile is one of the VI's most dynamic and energetic performers who is always a crowd favorite wherever she performs. She has a brand new album scheduled for release in late September. (www.myspace.com/madanile1, http://www.vireggae.com/madanile.htm)
Danny I - Extremely gifted singer and songwriter from St. Croix with 2 albums released, and currently working on a third with I Grade Records. His mystical voice and powerful songwriting set him apart.(www.sonicbids.com/dannyi, www.myspace.com/rasdannyi.htm)
Tuff Lion - Legendary guitarist and singer from Hampton, Virginia, who has been performing, recording and touring with the I Grade family since 2005. Recently released a new solo album as well as an instrumental album from I Grade Records. (www.myspace.com/tufflion)
Band.....
Red I Band - An accomplished 5 piece band from St. Croix that has performed at various national and international festivals and events such as: Sierra Nevada World Music Festival, Northwest World Reggae Festival, Flavor and Rhythms of the Caribbean Festival(Venezuela), Tempo Turns Two(St.Croix), SOB's(NYC), The Independent (SF). Moe's Alley(Santa Cruz), and The World Social Forum (Venezuela)0
Doors @ 10:00pm
Show @ 11:00pm
$12 Advanced
$15 Day of Show
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Added by Apache on September 30, 2008