Spanning the better part of 19 years, The Amateurs have been playing reggae across the southeast almost as long as reggae has been around. Headed by lead singer/percussionist and founding member Shep, the band has made its home in Greenville, NC, Wilmington, NC (site of the well-known Reggae Express Shop), and now in Raleigh at the Latta House, one of the nation's first Colleges for African Americans. You won't find many reggae fans across NC who don't know Shep.
To contact Shep for bookings and info check www.islandting.com or email: islandting@nc.rr.com
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UNCHAINED REGGAE BAND:
Wilmington's longest running reggae posse, specializing in the finest original roots and dancehall, with a few of the classics thrown in for good measure. Contact "Jr. Don" Tony Fisher at unchained@ec.rr.com for booking and other info.
GENERAL TOP RANK'N:
Hailing from Charleston, SC, Rank'n serves up top notch dancehall and singjay lyrics from a conscious roots perspective. Along with the Jah Creation backing band, Geecheelocks (as he is sometimes referred to) can turn out any crowd with his rhythmic lyrical style. He is currently working on a new CD with Jah Creation and his very own Gullah Roots Band set for release in the fall. Email Rank'n at topra6422@aol.com for booking and concert info. Watch for his new clothing line, Geechee Gear coming soon.

 

JAH WITNESS:
"There's no justice, it's just us." From parts unknown, Jah Witness travels the earth as a messenger, spreading the word, sound, and power of reggae culture. Highly skilled as a vocalist, guitarist, songwriter, binghi drumsmith, craftsman, farmer, and philosopher it seems he shall never grow weary of his life's work. He can be found as far north as Vermont, and as far south as the Florida Keys. He appeared in our circle just long enough to record the song "Criminals" for the Jah Creation CD. And then, just as quickly as he was here, he was gone.
HAVE YOU SEEN THIS MAN?
BRYAN HOUSER:
is the brainstorm mon, immersed in the worlds of cinematography and freelance writing. From video to film, from lyrics to screenplays, the mental flow pours through. You can reach him at houserbryan@hotmail.com

 


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DUB ADDIS:

From halfway across the globe in Ethiopia, in the motherland of Africa, this roots reggae oufit brings nothing but quality original music to the table. Now based in the Triangle area of North Carolina, and with a new recording effort in the works, you can expect to hear a lot more of this crew. Blending roots reggae with traditional Ethiopian rhythms, Dub Addis creates a unique style that is both modern and ancient.
Check them out at www.dubaddis.com

 

 


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