International Reggae Artist In Wellington

International Reggae Artist In Wellington
 
Date: Thursday 17th February 2011
 

By: Rob @ Roots Connect
 
American born Samoan reggae artist J Boog is in Gisborne for the inaugural Reggaelution. This event is a music festival featuring the best of New Zealand reggae, and around 5000 people are expected the head to the Outdoor Sound Shell for the show.
 
J Boog’s hit single, “lets do it again” is the only Pacific Reggae song to crack the international radio airwaves. Pacific Reggae is a style of reggae influenced by the sounds of Aotearoa and the Pacific Islands, and is currently leading the international reggae revival.

Promoter Rob Coe-Tipene of Roots Connect says, “Our crew are excited to have J Boog headlining the concert. We’re lucky to have an international musician performing and it’s humbling to have him here. We’re rapt to be bringing Reggaelution to Gisborne, and the local support has been massive.”

J Boog is in town for Reggaelution before starting The Sweet Summer Tour, a three-week, seven-show tour. The tour will go to Opononi, Auckland, Hamilton, Rotorua, Whakatane, Wellington, and Whanganui, with Che Fu, Three Houses Down and Foundation.

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SWEET SUMER TOUR DATES

Friday 25th February in Opononi
Venue: Opononi Hotel, J BOOG with support from Three Houses Down. and Foundation.

Saturday 26th February in Whakatane
Venue: The Commercial Hotel, J BOOG with support from Three Houses Down and Foundation.

Thursday 3rd March in Auckland
Venue: 4:20 K Rd, J BOOG with support from Foundation

Friday 4th March in Hamilton
Venue: Altitude Bar, J BOOG with support from Che Fu and Three Houses Down

Saturday 5th March in Whanganui
Venue: War Memorial Hall, J BOOG with support from Che Fu, Three Houses Down and Common Unity

Friday 11th March in Wellington
Venue: The Front Room, J BOOG with support from Che Fu, Three Houses Down, Aio and Vintage

Saturday 12th March in Rotorua
Venue: Kallah Bar, J BOOG with support from Che Fu and Three Houses Down

THE BANDS

J BOOG has been dominating the international airwaves with his smash hit ‘Lets Do It Again’, and is at the forefront of the Pacific reggae revival. Performing with a full live band, J BOOG will hit audiences all over the North Island with one unforgettable show not to be missed!

*Check J Boog’s music out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_GkE27-3KI

-CHE FU’s career in the music industry has spanned well over a decade, and is one of New Zealand’s most successful solo artists. CHE FU has released four albums and several number one hits, and will be performing these as apart of his set during The Sweet Summer Tour.

*Check Che Fu’s music out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7cVSGJklTzM

-THREE HOUSES DOWN is one of the countries hottest Pacific reggae bands. The band is well known for tight musicianship, and putting on a great show. Their summer anthem ‘Keep your culture’ will have crowds’ skanking around the North Island.

*Check the bands music out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_v_gc2DprUw

-FOUNDATION are the rising stars of New Zealand reggae, lead by the musically talented John Chong-Nee. Their feel good reggae style, and infectious rhythms with soulful vocals make their set highly anticipated.

*Check out the bands music: http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=142614532446825

TICKETS

These shows all have limited capacity, get your presale tickets for $39 + booking fee online.

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