Steel Pulse, Ziggy Marley, UB40, Toots, Sly & Robbie, Matisyahu, and More Contribute Newly Recorded Tracks in stores and iTunes NOW!

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Join the Fan Club before June 9th at Midnight Pacific Time and order the CD from the Steel Pulse Store and yours will be autographed by Steel Pulse!

The magic of Disney meets the magical isle of Jamaica, as Walt Disney Records readies an album of classic Disney songs newly recorded by a cross-section of top reggae musicians. The Disney Reggae Club features songs from immortal Disney animated films – from "The Little Mermaid" to "Jungle Book" – recorded by such esteemed artists as Grammy winning reggae legend Steel Pulse, Toots (of Toots & the Maytals fame), five time Grammy winner Ziggy Marley, reggae's most prolific and long lasting production team Sly & Robbie, multiple Grammy winner Cedella Marley, Grammy winner Burning Spear, legendary British band UB40 and Hasidic rapper Matisyahu. The album is set to arrive in stores and at online retailers June 8.

Artists and tracks included on the album are:

1. “Circle of Life” (from “The Lion King”) Performed by Matisyahu

2. “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” (from “The Lion King”) Performed by Cedella Marley

3. “The Bare Necessities” (from “The Jungle Book”) Performed by Steel Pulse

4. “The Lion Sleeps Tonight” (Desmond Dekker’s reggae classic also featured in “The Lion King”) Performed by Morgan Heritage

5. “What a Wonderful World” (Louis Armstrong classic) Performed by Ziggy Marley

6. “True to Your Heart” (from “Mulan”) Performed by The Wailing Souls

7. You’ve Got a Friend in Me (from “Toy Story) Performed by Sly & Robbie

8. “Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah” (from “Song of the South”) Performed by Toots

9. “I Wan’na Be Like You” (from “The Jungle Book”) Performed by UB40

10. “Ev’rybody Wants to Be a Cat” (from “The Aristocats”) Performed by Michael G & the Easy Star All-Stars

11. “Kiss The Girl” (from "The Little Mermaid") Performed by Burning Spear

12. “Under The Sea” (from "The Little Mermaid") Performed by Gregory Isaacs

13. “Find Yourself” (from "Cars") Performed by Yellowman

"The genius of Disney songs is that they are timeless and adaptable to every musical genre," said executive producer Brian Malouf. "Reggae is so joyous and spirited, we knew these songs would lend themselves perfectly. I’m happy to say the artists, many of them true legends of reggae, all jumped at the chance to participate. “

Selwyn 'Bumbo' Brown has been responsible for keyboards with Steel Pulse since he joined the band at the very beginning of their existence. Like the others in the band, he had to learn how to play from scratch and he's combined that with songwriting and backing vocals, often rapping live on stage. A Londoner by birth, though schooled in Handsworth, Selwyn has remained an intrinsic part of the band from its early success with Handsworth Revolution through to their latest album release, African Holocaust and beyond (yes a new album is in the works!).

On behalf of all of the Steel Pulse family and all of those who have had the extreme pleasure of working and knowing you, we all wish you a very "Happy Birthday!"

You are one of a kind and you are loved by all!

Have a blessed day!

We would also like to send Birthday wishes to Janie!

We all hope that both of you enjoy your day with friends and family and know that our birthday wishes and good vibes are sent your way!

Selwyn 'Bumbo' Brown has been responsible for keyboards with Steel Pulse since he joined the band at the very beginning of their existence. Like the others in the band, he had to learn how to play from scratch and he's combined that with songwriting and backing vocals, often rapping live on stage. A Londoner by birth, though schooled in Handsworth, Selwyn has remained an intrinsic part of the band from its early success with Handsworth Revolution through to their latest album release, African Holocaust and beyond (yes a new album is in the works!).

On behalf of all of the Steel Pulse family and all of those who have had the extreme pleasure of working and knowing you, we all wish you a very "Happy Birthday!"

You are one of a kind and you are loved by all!

Have a blessed day!

We would also like to send Birthday wishes to Janie!

We all hope that both of you enjoy your day with friends and family and know that our birthday wishes and good vibes are sent your way!

The Steel Pulse family invite all our fans and friends to join us in sending sincere condolences to Jerry Johnson and his family following the tragic passing of Jerry's son Jamal last week. Jamal lost his long fight with cancer. Our thoughts and prayers are with Jerry and his family at this most difficult of times. Stay strong Jerry and R.I.P. Jamal

We would also like to remember some other friends that have passed away but will not be forgotten

Iconic actor Dennis Hopper, who died Saturday after a long bout with cancer. Steel Pulse was fortunate to meet him in Taos, NM a few years ago with his son at a show. You can see a photo of the band with him in a past news article.

José Desiderio Rodriguez Lima who was a Dominican right-handed pitcher who spent thirteen seasons in Major League Baseball. A flamboyant free spirit, he was best known for coining all his pitching appearances as Lima Time.

Ronnie James Dio who was an American heavy metal vocalist and songwriter.

Arthur Gordon "Art" Linkletter who was a Canadian born radio and television personality and the former host of two long-running United States television shows: House Party, which ran on CBS radio and television for 25 years, and People Are Funny, on NBC radio-TV for 19 years. Linkletter was famous for interviewing children on House Party and Kids Say the Darndest Things, which led to a successful series of books quoting children. His last public appearance was a few weeks ago at a charity event that supports children and family's who are in need of special medical and social services.

Gary Wayne Coleman who was an American actor, known for his childhood role as Arnold Jackson in the American sitcom Different Strokes.

Every service man and woman who have served there country and lost there lives in search of peace.

Bless you all and you are in our hearts and minds always!

You will all be missed!

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City Parks Foundation is pleased to announce the SummerStage Gala,- The Music of Simon and Garfunkel, a special fundraising event held at Rumsey Playfield on Tuesday, June 8, 2010 to commemorate the 25th anniversary of SummerStage (Raindate: Wednesday, June 9, 2010).

For this special anniversary season, the SummerStage Gala will feature the timeless music of Simon & Garfunkel --two musicians closely associated with Central Park -- as performed by an eclectic group of well established musical legends and up and coming stars. 30 artists will pair up to perform 15 classic duets from Simon & Garfunkel's beloved archive of songs. The performance component of the gala is produced by Michael Dorf , who has successfully produced a series of similar tribute concerts at Carnegie Hall over the past decade.

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David Hinds (Steel Pulse), Aimee Mann, Shawn Colvin, St. Vincent, Joan Osborne, Paula Cole, Loudon Wainwright III, Lucy Wainwright Roche, Alejandro Escovedo, John Forte, Dar Williams, Ricky Skaggs, Ben Gibbard (Death Cab for Cutie), Cory Chisel, Stephen Kellogg, The Holmes Brothers, Dean & Britta, Valerie June, John Roderick, Marc Cohn, Kristina Train, Jorma Kaukonen, Larry Cambell, plus Ollabelle who will support the event as the house band. More artists will be confirmed in coming weeks.

Thursday, May 27

STEEL PULSE: 7:30 PM

TOOTS: 9:00 PM

Friday, May 28

TOOTS: 7:30 PM

STEEL PULSE: 9:30 PM

Please make sure that you know the times as they will not change due to the bands schedules.

See you there!

This song will be available soon for download and at the live shows with all proceeds going to the efforts to help rebuild Haiti after the devastating earthquakes.

Details on how to download the song and donate to the on going efforts in Haiti will follow soon.

We ask our fans to support the people of Haiti and Bless everyone out there who will always give without hesitation to help others in need.

We love you all and thank each and every one of you for your support!

Here is a chance for you to participate right here on our website.

If you have been to one of our shows in the past few weeks, please send your reviews and photos to info@steelpulse.com and your photos and reviews may be posted for the world to see.

Just about to hit the stage in VA, so we will speak soon!

Bless!

Photos from the last two nights to come soon!

Bless!

Only $8 to get in and the first race is at 7pm and Steel Pulse hits the stage right after the last race. Fun for all ages!

If you are not in CA, tune into TVG about 7pm Pacific time and see Steel Pulse pick the 7th and 8th race and a bit of our sound check!

Bless!

Get ready for summer and hang loose with Pulse!

Hope to see you there!

Bless!

Click Here To Get Your Tickets Today!

Join the Steel Pulse Fan Club today and you can have a chance to come to Sound Check or meet the band before or after the show!

THIS IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY AND SHOULD NOT BE MISSED!

Click Here To Join Now!

Here is a list of some of the dates that we will offer you the Fan Club Members a chance only you can get

House of Blues Anaheim Thursday, May 13

Hollywood Park, Inglewood, CA Friday, May 14

House Of Blues San Diego Saturday, May 15

Pozo Saloon Sunday, May 16

House Of Blues Boston Tuesday, May 18

Lupos Heartbreak Hotel , Providence, RI Wednesday, May 19

Trocadero Theater, Philadelphia, PA Thursday, May 20

Chesapeake Jubilee, Chesapeake, VA Friday, May 21

9:30 Club, Washington, DC Saturday, May 22

The National, Richmond, VA Sunday, May 23

Inner Circle, Cincinnati, OH Wednesday, May 26

Also, anyone that joins the Official Steel Pulse Fan Club from now until June 8th and buys the Disney Reggae Club CD from our web store, will get your copy autographed by David and Selwyn!

Here is all you get with your membership :

Steel Pulse individually numbered membership card, guitar pick, fan club car window sticker, and welcome letter

Email and downloadable biannual newsletter

Exclusive email updates only for members

Immediately receive a 10% discount on all your purchases forever at the steel pulse web store includes clearance and autographed items! (Disney Reggae Club CD and Aloha Shirt are excluded)

Toll-free merchandise ordering and customer service.

Exclusive photos and video clips

Exclusive band meet and greet opportunities (selected shows)

Pre-sale concert tickets for premiere seating, exclusive touring info, and sound check opportunities!

All this for only $29.98 plus shipping

Join today to qualify for the next meet and greet and sound check opportunities as well as getting your copy of the Disney Reggae Club CD

AUTOGRAPHED!!

Join the Steel Pulse Fan Club today and you can have a chance to come to Sound Check or meet the band before or after the show!

THIS IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY AND SHOULD NOT BE MISSED!

Click Here To Join Now! Here is a list of some of the dates that we will offer you the Fan Club Members a chance only you can get

House of Blues Anaheim Thursday, May 13

Hollywood Park, Inglewood, CA Friday, May 14

House Of Blues San Diego Saturday, May 15

Pozo Saloon Sunday, May 16

House Of Blues Boston Tuesday, May 18

Lupos Heartbreak Hotel , Providence, RI Wednesday, May 19

Trocadero Theater, Philadelphia, PA Thursday, May 20

Chesapeake Jubilee, Chesapeake, VA Friday, May 21

9:30 Club, Washington, DC Saturday, May 22

The National, Richmond, VA Sunday, May 23

Inner Circle, Cincinnati, OH Wednesday, May 26

Also, anyone that joins the Official Steel Pulse Fan Club from now until June 8th and buys the Disney Reggae Club CD from our web store, will get your copy autographed by David and Selwyn!

Here is all you get with your membership :

Steel Pulse individually numbered membership card, guitar pick, fan club car window sticker, and welcome letter

Email and downloadable biannual newsletter

Exclusive email updates only for members

Immediately receive a 10% discount on all your purchases forever at the steel pulse web store includes clearance and autographed items! (Disney Reggae Club CD and Aloha Shirt are excluded)

Toll-free merchandise ordering and customer service.

Exclusive photos and video clips

Exclusive band meet and greet opportunities (selected shows)

Pre-sale concert tickets for premiere seating, exclusive touring info, and sound check opportunities!

All this for only $29.98 plus shipping

Join today to qualify for the next meet and greet and sound check opportunities as well as getting your copy of the Disney Reggae Club CD

AUTOGRAPHED!!

Your Steel Pulse Family wishes you the best on your day!

Lot's of love from all of us to you!

Dates are below and you can get tickets by going to the Shows Link

June 18 / Britt Pavilion / Jacksonville, OR

June 19 / Marymoor Amphitheater / Redmond, WA

June 20 / Riverfront Park Amphitheater / Spokane, WA

June 22 / Ryan Creek Meadows / Clinton, MT

and

June 23 / Idaho Center – Amphitheater / Nampa, ID

Tickets for all these shows are on sale now!

Bless!

Steel Pulse, Ziggy Marley, UB40, Toots, Sly & Robbie, Matisyahu, and More Contribute Newly Recorded Tracks Set for release June 8!

Click Here To Pre Order Yours Today

BURBANK, California -- March 23, 2010 -- The magic of Disney meets the magical isle of Jamaica, as Walt Disney Records readies an album of classic Disney songs newly recorded by a cross-section of top reggae musicians. The Disney Reggae Club features songs from immortal Disney animated films – from "The Little Mermaid" to "Jungle Book" – recorded by such esteemed artists as Grammy winning reggae legend Steel Pulse, Toots (of Toots & the Maytals fame), five time Grammy winner Ziggy Marley, reggae's most prolific and long lasting production team Sly & Robbie, multiple Grammy winner Cedella Marley, Grammy winner Burning Spear, legendary British band UB40 and Hasidic rapper Matisyahu. The album is set to arrive in stores and at online retailers June 8.

Artists and tracks included on the album are:

1. “Circle of Life” (from “The Lion King”) Performed by Matisyahu

2. “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” (from “The Lion King”) Performed by Cedella Marley

3. “The Bare Necessities” (from “The Jungle Book”) Performed by Steel Pulse

4. “The Lion Sleeps Tonight” (Desmond Dekker’s reggae classic also featured in “The Lion King”) Performed by Morgan Heritage

5. “What a Wonderful World” (Louis Armstrong classic) Performed by Ziggy Marley

6. “True to Your Heart” (from “Mulan”) Performed by The Wailing Souls

7. You’ve Got a Friend in Me (from “Toy Story) Performed by Sly & Robbie

8. “Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah” (from “Song of the South”) Performed by Toots

9. “I Wan’na Be Like You” (from “The Jungle Book”) Performed by UB40

10. “Ev’rybody Wants to Be a Cat” (from “The Aristocats”) Performed by Michael G & the Easy Star All-Stars

11. “Kiss The Girl” (from "The Little Mermaid") Performed by Burning Spear

12. “Under The Sea” (from "The Little Mermaid") Performed by Gregory Isaacs

13. “Find Yourself” (from "Cars") Performed by Yellowman

"The genius of Disney songs is that they are timeless and adaptable to every musical genre," said executive producer Brian Malouf. "Reggae is so joyous and spirited, we knew these songs would lend themselves perfectly. I’m happy to say the artists, many of them true legends of reggae, all jumped at the chance to participate. “

Here is a beautifully stripped down version of the song, Wild Goose Chase. We hope to have them back in another day or two.

We hope you have a blessed day!

Doors at 8pm!

Bless!

The above video is from 2 years ago, but it's message has not changed

Jackie Robinson's legacy is being memorialized again today at Major League Baseball parks across North America. From Yankee Stadium to Dodger Stadium, fans are celebrating the 63rd anniversary of Robinson breaking Major League Baseball's color barrier.

For the second consecutive year, Commissioner Bud Selig invited all players and uniformed personnel to wear the late Hall of Famer's famous No. 42. That number was retired by decree of the Commissioner throughout baseball on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of Robinson taking the field for the Brooklyn Dodgers.

What once was a voluntary gesture has now become standard fare on the day baseball remembers the great Robinson.

"April 15, 1947, is a day that resonates with history throughout Major League Baseball," Selig said. "With all Major League players, coaches and umpires wearing Jackie's No. 42, we hope to demonstrate the magnitude of his impact on the game of baseball. Major League Baseball will never forget the contributions that Jackie made both on and off the field."

This year's main celebration will be at Yankee Stadium, just a few boroughs north of where Robinson initially played first base for the Dodgers at Ebbets Field so long ago. Jackie's widow, Rachel Robinson, and his daughter, Sharon, will be in attendance. Mariano Rivera, the Yanks' future Hall of Fame closer, who was activated in 1995, is the only active player regularly wearing No. 42. Rivera was grandfathered in when Selig retired the number in 1997.

There also are ceremonies in the other 11 ballparks hosting games today and tonight, when Jackie Robinson Foundation scholars will be honored. The Dodgers always request that they are scheduled for a home game on April 15 so they can properly remember Robinson. His signature 60th anniversary was celebrated at Dodger Stadium in 2007.

Even clubs that are not hosting games today will have an opportunity to honor Robinson, as any team that is not playing at home will hold Jackie Robinson Day celebrations at their ballparks during another homestand in April. The celebration at each ballpark will include a ceremonial home plate and special lineup cards to commemorate the day.

Jackie's Foundation offers a $10,000 scholarship toward college tuition for minority students. Since the organization was founded in 1973 by Rachel Robinson, it has awarded $18 million in scholarships to more than 1,300 people.

This season, as part of today's celebration, a single No. 42 jersey from each club will be signed and auctioned off on MLB.com. All proceeds will benefit the Jackie Robinson Foundation.

Two years ago, MLB made a $1.2 million commitment to the Robinson Foundation over a four-year period to fund scholarships in the name of each of the 30 clubs. Each year, $300,000 is invested, representing 30 $10,000 scholarships.

Derek Jeter, the Yankees' captain and all-time hits leader, donates a scholarship in perpetuity at the $250,000 level.

"Being African-American, he was one of the first players I learned about," said Jeter, born in 1974 and now 35. "Obviously I wouldn't be here today if it wasn't for his legacy, but more importantly for me, it's the relationship that I've built up with his daughter and wife throughout the years. Getting to know them and how special they are just goes to show how special he had to be."

Robinson's legacy was passed down to Jeter by his father, which is not atypical. Much younger African-American players than Jeter have a keen sense of who Robinson was.

Robinson becoming the first African-American to play in the Major Leagues prefaced the integration of the U.S. military and public schools. He led an influx into the Majors of great black players that included Larry Doby, Satchel Page, Monte Irvin, Willie Mays and Hank Aaron. On Robinson's own team, Joe Black, Don Newcombe, Roy Campanella and Jim Gilliam were to follow.

Padres center fielder Tony Gwynn Jr. echoed Jeter, saying that Robinson's name was commonplace at home as a child because of his Hall of Fame father, who learned about Robinson from his own dad, Charles.

"I've admired him my entire life," said Gwynn, who was born in 1982 and is now 27. "Not only did he set the stage for all of us to play later on, but he was a big part of the civil rights movement back then. Forget baseball for a moment. That was a powerful thing to be a part of."

Chris Young, the center fielder of the D-backs, hikes up his socks in weekend games in honor of the late Robinson, who died at 53 in 1972 from diabetes complications.

"There's only so many ways you can say how important he was to the game," said Young, who was born in 1983 and is now 26. "He's the reason why the game is where it is today as far as accepting different cultures and minorities. He should be celebrated!"

Young's teammate, Justin Upton, also used to hike up his socks until he badly scraped his leg during a game last year. But he's thinking about doing it again when he wears Jackie's number today as Arizona plays the Dodgers.

"He's the reason why a lot of African-Americans are here today," said Upton, born in 1987 -- 40 years after Robinson's debut -- and is now 22. "Without him none of us would have had this opportunity to play in the Major Leagues. You have to admire what he did. Growing up, my father was also a baseball player and he told me: 'Make sure to stop and appreciate Jackie Robinson.' That's something I've always taken into account."

"Unretiring" Robinson's number was the brainchild of Ken Griffey Jr., who is back in his second tour with the Mariners. Three years ago, Griffey personally petitioned the Commissioner for the opportunity to wear it. Selig agreed, initially allowing uniformed personnel to do so at their own discretion.

"It's just my way of giving that man his due respect," Griffey said at the time. "I just called Bud and asked him if I could do it. He made a couple of phone calls and said, 'Yeah.' We had a good conversation. It was about me wearing it on that day, and only that day." Griffey, of course, couldn't have foreseen the trend he started.

Ironically, the famous number was established because of pure luck.

In 1947, Robinson was simply issued No. 42 without any input as he prepared to break into the Major Leagues. When Robinson entered the snug home clubhouse in Ebbets Field, "The Dodgers had not yet assigned him a locker so he found his uniform hanging on a hook attached to a bare wall," wrote Jonathan Eig in his book about Robinson's first season, entitled "Opening Day."

Robinson wore No. 10 as a member of the Montreal Royals in 1946, his only season playing in the Dodgers' Minor League organization. No. 42 was simply issued by then Dodgers clubhouse man John Griffin.

Two other players wore that number in Dodgers history: George Jeffcoat in 1939 and Ray Lamb in 1969. Lamb was so embarrassed about wearing it that he turned the number back in after that season.

Now, for the second consecutive Jackie Robinson Day, everyone in uniform will be wearing it.

"Believe me," Selig said, "it makes me very happy."

By Barry M. Bloom / MLB.com

Happy Birthday to Rootsman who celebrated another Birthday on April 12th and to Baruch Hinds who celebrates today April 14th!

We all send you the best and will see you in a few days in Colorado!

Bless!

Chicago House Of Blues with Toots and the Maytals Pre-Sale Starts Today (3/31/10)!

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Get your tickets before the Public on Sale April 2.

By Amy Kaufman, Los Angeles Times, March 27, 2010

Months after revealing that he was battling prostate cancer, Dennis Hopper was back in front of the cameras on Friday when he received the 2,403rd star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame.

The 73-year-old actor, who disclosed his cancer last October, appeared to be in good spirits as he arrived for the ceremony on Hollywood Boulevard in front of the Egyptian Theatre. Nevertheless, the actor has lost a significant amount of weight; his face, shaded partly by a newsboy cap, was gaunt and a heavy jacket hung off his body. "Everyone here today that I've invited -- and obviously some that I haven't invited -- have enriched my life tremendously," Hopper said when accepting his star. "They've shown me a world that I'd never seen, being a farm boy from Dodge City, Kansas."

At the event, hundreds of fans crowded behind metal barricades to snap pictures and cheer for the actor as Leron Gubler, president and chief executive of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, listed Hopper's numerous credits, which include "Rebel Without a Cause," "Easy Rider" (which he co-wrote, directed and starred in), "Blue Velvet," "Hoosiers" and "Speed."

Before taking the stage, Hopper listened to tributes from actor Viggo Mortensen and film producer Mark Canton. Also in attendance were "Easy Rider" co-star Jack Nicholson, "Blue Velvet" director David Lynch, singer Johnny Mathis and philanthropist Eli Broad.

"In the short attention span of most moviegoers and critics, he is someone who has seemed to regularly rise out of the ashes of self-inflicted chaos, surprising us with his originality and wit as an artist and defying the odds by somehow staying alive physically and professionally," said Mortensen, who greeted Hopper with a large kiss on the cheek. The two costarred in 1991's "The Indian Runner" and 1993's "Boiling Point."

Also in attendance were members of Hopper's family, including his daughter Galen, who was celebrating her seventh birthday. Throughout the proceedings she bounced to her feet to cheer for her father, later posing for pictures with her arms around his neck.

Hopper was helped up to the stage by aides. His speech was slightly labored, but his words were clear and heartfelt. After introducing his family, the actor explained that he had bandages on his arm and above his eye because of a fall on Thursday. He then addressed those in attendance.

"Everything I learned -- I got it all from you, so this has been my home and my schooling," Hopper said.

"And I love all of you," he said. "And I just want to thank you. That's all I can do."

Above is a photo taken in Taos, New Mexico backstage at the Taos Solar Music Festival a few years ago.

Participation is easy. By flipping off your lights on March 27th at 8:30 p.m. local time you will be making the switch to a cleaner, more secure nation and prosperous America.

Set Your Clock

On Saturday, March 27, 2010 at 8:30 p.m. local time, Earth Hour will once again cascade around the globe, from New Zealand to Hawaii

Sparking a Movement

Since its inception three years ago, Earth Hour’s non-partisan approach has captured the world’s imagination and became a global phenomenon. Nearly one billion people turned out for Earth Hour 2009 – involving 4,100 cities in 87 countries on seven continents.

Last year, 80 million Americans and 318 U.S. cities officially voted for action with their light switch, joining iconic landmarks from around the world that went dark for Earth Hour, including:

•Empire State Building •Brooklyn Bridge •Broadway Theater Marquees •Las Vegas Strip •United Nations Headquarters •Golden Gate Bridge •Seattle’s Space Needle •Church of Latter-Day Saints Temple •Gateway Arch in St. Louis •Great Pyramids of Giza •Acropolis and Parthenon in Athens •Christ the Redeemer Statue in Rio de Janeiro •St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City •Big Ben and Houses of Parliament in London •Elysee Palace and Eiffel Tower in Paris •Beijing’s Birds Nest and Water Cube •Symphony of Lights in Hong Kong •Sydney’s Opera House

Rich is a dedicated member of the Pulse Production Family. Without his patience and coordination the Steel Pulse road show would not move with such ease and seamless timing.

Thank you Rich for all you do for Steel Pulse and may your day be blessed and we will all celebrate together in Colorado when we see you next!

Enjoy the day with your family and friends!

Your Pulse Family

and also Ron Hammond a very happy birthday.

Blessings to you and yours on your special day!

The band is doing a sound check at the moment, but we can't wait until the show tonight!

Thanks to all of the local people in St. Thomas and at the Reichhold Center for the Arts for the warm welcome!

St. Thomas and the people of the island are warm and beautiful!

Bless!

Ft. Lauderdale was sold out!

Key West at sunset is something that everyone should see!

Thank you all for the support and to our loyal fan club members who came to the sound check and meet with us in Ft. Lauderdale and Key West.

We are blessed by your love and are glad to have met you!

We can't wait to hear your story and share it with Pulse Fans EVERYWHERE!

If you came to one of the shows, please feel free to send your review and photos to info@steelpulse.com so we can post them.

Blessings to all and more to come from St. Thomas as we all enjoy a day to refresh and relax!

Don't delay as there are still some tickets available for theses shows!

Go to the shows link to buy tickets now!

>Check out our tour dates here!

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This is a special offer only available to Fan Club Members!

Sakura Kone' is one of the many people who are still working everyday to rebuild the Lower 9th Ward in New Orleans.

Steel Pulse wishes you all the best on your special day!

February 21st is Steel Pulse guitarist Donovan McKitty's Birthday!

Your Steel Pulse Family would like to wish you all the great things in life, hope this day will bring you an extra share of all that makes you happiest.

We will all celebrate together next month in Florida!

Blessings and good wishes to you on your special day!

The Fan Club will give exclusive access to the band with Meet and Greets and private sound checks!

Florida will be the first places to get this chance to get up close and personal with the band so don’t delay, join the club today fpr your chance to meet the band, save 10% at the webstore, and be the first to know about events and shows!

Steel Pulse has always rallied ‘round the city that care forgot, so we are glad to see that with the coverage of the Super Bowl also brought coverage of the struggle of New Orleans itself as it continues to recover from Hurricane Katrina.

New Orleans has always been so supportive of the band and crew, so we look forward to our visit again at this year’s Jazz Fest!

Bless to all!

Who Dat!

Today, Bob Marley would have turned 65 and music fans around the world are preparing to celebrate the legacy of Jamaica’s greatest musical icon.

“Bob Marley is one of the foremost proponents of the Jamaican culture. He embodies the spirit and soul of the island,” says John Lynch, Director of Tourism, Jamaica Tourist Board. “In every corner of the world you will find Bob Marley fans and every year thousands of music fans visit Jamaica just to find out more about a true musical icon who offered his great gift to the world. Not a day goes by that Marley is not celebrated in Jamaica.”

All around the world, events will be taking place to celebrate Marley’s work. In Jamaica, a week of activities will take place throughout the island to celebrate the life and achievements of the legendary millennium man the Rt. Hon. Robert Nesta 'Bob' Marley, O.M. Activities in Jamaica usually include a service at the Ethiopian Orthodox Church, ceremonial laying of plaques at the Bob Marley Museum in Kingston, an Ital Food Festival and much more.

Visitors to Jamaica can follow the legacy of Marley at anytime by visiting key attractions such as:

Chukka Caribbean Adventure's Zion Bus Line

This authentic Jamaican Country Bus, the “Zion Bus Line”, will take you on a unique tour from Island Village in Ocho Rios, via Claremont to the birth and final resting place of the King of Reggae, Bob Marley. This pilgrimage has been specifically designed for Reggae enthusiasts and hardcore Bob Marley fans, who would like to visit the “Graceland” of Reggae. Rock to the rhythm of Bob’s greatest hits as your “dreadlocked” driver negotiates the narrow winding country roads to the mountain village of Nine Miles. If you are a baby boomer who was hip to the 60’s & 70’s music of Bob Marley, Peter Tosh and Jimmy Cliff, or if you are now a fan of Shaggy, Sean Kingston and the Dance Hall phenomenon, this is a Reggae experience you can’t miss.

Bob Marley Museum

The museum portrays the life and achievement of the artist with memorabilia, artifacts, writing and photographs. A twenty-minute drive from Norman Manley International Airport (Kingston), Bob Marley's former place of residence also houses his original studio where he recorded many of his songs. The museum displays Marley's personal treasures and features a well-equipped 80-seat theatre. You can also tickle your palate with sumptuous meals from the Legend Cafe. The venue allows you to see every aspect of the life of Bob Marley.

We were recently in Kingston Jamaica where we were doing some more recording for our new album and also preparing for our performance at the Rebel Salute concert on Jan 16th. David arrived on the 6th, Sid and Donovan came in on the 8th then Amlak and I arrived on Saturday Jan 9th. Amlak, Sid, and I were actually scheduled to reach here on Jan 6th as well but our flight was cancelled from London due to the heavy UK snow.

When we arrived on Saturday evening in Montego Bay we were picked up by Amlak's cousin Simon and driven in his pickup to our Kingston hotel. Our drive lasted around 3 and half hours and we arrived at the hotel near to midnight. My first priority was to get some sleep!!

Next morning I linked up with Sid, David and Sam Clayton (engineer). Today was a day off for us so I took advantage of the downtime to catch up on emails, calls and do some vocals/keyboard practice.

Next day we began work on the album at famous Tuff Gong studios. We arrived around noon and were welcomed by Alrick, Mondez, Chow, and also present was a horn section that were due to work with us for 3 hours. Soon after we arrived Keysha and Rovleta also arrived to rehearse some backing vocals.

While David worked with the horns I worked on the vocals with the girls. Dean Frasier came into the studio with his band for the next session. He was rehearsing for Tarrus Riley's show on Rebel Salute. We got some nice stuff done with the horns and rounded off the vocal workout before heading back to our hotel and rested up for the night.

Then next morning David and I prerecorded a TV interview with Susan Symes team in the hotel lobby. Afterwards me, Amlak and David were picked up by Sidney and Ice to go down to Tuff Gong. When we arrived we met up with Gentleman and his band that were just completing a session. We had a longer session today, recorded Amlak, C sharp, Sid, and Me.

Later in the evening we finished up on the recording and spent a few hours rehearsing the live set. We finished up around 1am in the morning then headed back to the hotel. For the next few days we pretty much stuck to the same schedule of recording and rehearsing at Tuff Gong then back to the hotel.

On Saturday the 16th we moved to a hotel downtown then began the drive up to St Elisabeth for the Rebel Salute concert. On the way we stopped to pick up Alrick and Rovleta then continued on our way until we were stopped on the highway by police for a random search. After the search we carried on the drive to the concert site. On arrival we met Copeland Forbes who we haven't seen in a while. Was great seeing him and we had a good chat about old times.

We headed backstage after a while where we met Mutabaruka, just outside our tent. Spoke with Muta for a while too then started getting ready for our show. Before our set we checked out Queen Ifrica and Freddie Mcgregor's shows which were both well received.

We went onstage at around 4 am, preparing to do a 45 minute set. All the songs were well received but we had to finish our set after only 25 minutes as the production manager signaled that we had to cut our set.

Our sincere apologies to all our fans that were out there as we had no control over the circumstances and had no chance to explain to the audience.

After coming off stage we hung out for a while with family and friends then headed back to Kingston. On the way back we stopped for some roadside breakfast, yard style. At the stop we were joined by Claudette, Capleton's manager.

Later on down the road I asked Sid to stop by one of my cousin's place in Clarendon before continuing on to Kingston. Got back to the hotel around 11am and got some sleep for a few hours. Dave Jacobs and Juris both flew out on the same day. Next day we ( Me, David, Keysha and Rovleta) all headed back to the studio to continue recording backing vocals for the "Rocksteady" movie track.

Sid had to fly out at 2pm so he headed to the airport at midday. Donovan went to Montego Bay and C sharp and Keysha went home.

The session ended at 4pm and we had to head for the hotel, only having time to pack/grab our luggage and drive to the airport. Many thanks to all our friends and family in Jamaica,

Bless up Alrick, Rovleta, Ice Block, Mondez, Chow, Dave Green.

Much love to everyone for all your support as always and will be back soon with tour blog for the current New Zealand and Australia Ragamuffin Tour.

Peace and Love,

Selwyn

The former Fugees star, who was born in Haiti, has been spearheading aid efforts in the Caribbean country following the devastating tremor that rocked the nation last Tuesday.

Jean was due to fly Down Under later this month to perform five shows as part of the Raggamuffin 2010 music festival, but he's now cancelled his trip so he can concentrate on working with his Yele Haiti Foundation.

Festival organisers have confirmed Jean has scrapped his planned appearance - but reveal he has vowed to perform at next year's event.

A statement from Andrew McManus Presents, reads, "Wyclef has postponed his trip until Raggamuffin 2011. Raggamuffin will be helping to support the Haitian people with collections at each show and donations can also be made through Wyclef's own Yele Haiti charity site www.yele.org."

Jean's former Fugees bandmate Lauren Hill is still set to perform at the reggae festival, alongside acts including Shaggy and Sean Kingston. The festival kicks off in Perth on 25 January and will also feature dates in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne

Please go to www.yele.org to donate to the people of Haiti!

Bless!

Steel Pulse

We all hope you had a great Birthday on a day to remember!

Your Steel Pulse Family

The Steel Pulse family would like to send our condolences to all the families who have lost loved ones in the recent earthquake that have hit the island.

We are endeavouring to help in any way we can, and details will be up on the site soon.

We are presently in Jamaica where we are recording a new album and also preparing to perform on the Rebel Salute concert today.

The island of Haiti has felt the wrath of nature several times in recent years but none as devastating as this latest tragedy.

We were due to perform in Haiti in 2009 but unfortunately due to unforeseen circumstances we had to postpone our visit till another time. Rest assured we will be keeping up with your struggle and making every effort to assist in the relief drive.

Our thoughts, prayers and hearts are with you all at this most tragic of times.

Peace, Love and Guidance from the Steel Pulse Family.

Many blessings to you Sidney from your Steel Pulse family and friends from all over the world!

Thanks for all the great music and for the joy you bring to all that you meet!

Enjoy your day!

May your day be blessed!

We will have great news about new music and tour dates soon!

Make sure you resolve to join the Fan Club too, and remember proceeds of all purchases from our web store will go to children’s charities!

Bless!

May your day be blessed and all your dreams come true!

Your Steel Pulse Family!

In the spirit of giving, from December 25th-January 3, 2010, we will donate a percentage of all sales from our webstore including the new Steel Pulse Fan Club!

Your purchace will help benifit children who need it most!

We will keep you updated on monies raised and the charity(s).

Many blessings to all of you and we will see you in 2010!

Make sure you join now to get a low number membership card number!

Please click the merchandise link to join!

Members will receive discounts at the Steel Pulse Online Store as soon as they join!

Blessings and Happy Holiday's from the entire Steel Pulse Family!!!

Mum Karrina and baby both doing fine.

With two more grandkids on the way, in January to Jason and Tamir and in February to Derrick and Charlene.

Selwyn's family is getting bigger and bigger!!

Blessings and love from the whole Steel Pulse Family!

Left off last blog when we were in Mexico preparing to fly here to Brazil.

We arrived in Porto Allegre on Tuesday, stopping off first in Sao Paulo where we linked up with Rich, Fred and Henrique at the airport - our promoters for the Brazil run. On arrival in Porto Allegre we dropped our bags at the hotel then several of us took a short walk to the nearest mall to search out some food. We found a couple places, most of us ended up at the pizza/pasta place where we chowed down. Afterwards a few of us checked the supermarket, picked up a few groceries and SIM cards then walked back to the hotel. We all pretty much just chilled for the rest of the evening.

During the night we went through a series of power cuts while outside it seemed like a mini storm was brewing, accompanied with strong winds, lightning and driving rain. I woke early the next day and linked with Sid and Keysha to walk to the mall again where we chowed down again then headed back to our hotel, just in time to catch the rest of the band who were all leaving out for sound check.

At sound check we went through several songs, including "Leggo Beast” which we haven't played for maybe a good 20 years or so. In the evening we were driven to the venue to perform our show. We were given a fantastic reception by the Porto Allegre crowd, many thanks to all the fans for that we really enjoyed it.

After the show we chilled out with the fans for a while before being driven back to the hotel where we rested up for the night, in preparation for the following night's gig. Next day - as the citywide power cut continued - a few of us (Myself, Sidney, Keysha, David, Baruch, Rich and Henrique ) were driven to an Indian Vegan restaurant where the owner - Icanata - treated us to a meal on the house. Many thanks to Icanata and all his staff for an amazing meal and for the great hospitality shown to us. Afterwards Icanata displayed his prowess on some of the various eastern instruments he has at the restaurant entrance hall.

We were than driven back to the hotel by which time the power cut had finished. Soon afterwards David, Sid and me were driven to a local TV station where we were interviewed live as a promotion for tonight's show. Also present at the TV studio were a great blues trio who performed live. Afterwards it was time to head for sound check where we joined up with the rest of the band. On completion of the sound check we went back to the hotel and rested up in preparation for the show.

We left the hotel late in the evening to drive to the venue where we hit the stage after midnight. We were given a rousing reception by the Porto Allegre fans, who we'd like to thank for their great response. We met up with several fans after the show and took photos, signed autographs, and rapped for a while before heading back to the hotel for the night. Got back to the hotel late and started packing as we had an early check out planned.

We all left the hotel at around 8am (no sleep!!) and were driven to the airport where we had a 10.30am flight booked. Time was tight so we had to get checked in fast then head to the gate for our flights. We landed in Rio airport at around 1.30pm and - after meeting out transport/local hosts - were driven to our hotel where the tech crew only had time to drop their luggage before heading straight to the venue to set up the gear ready for sound check (lucky band!!). Amlak taught me some more Portuguese while I waited for my room key. Shortly after dropping my luggage in my room I walked with Henrique to a local store where I picked up a few cd cases which I'd been needing.

Back at the hotel our transport arrived to take us to sound check. We greeted the opening band who was setting up side stage. Also present at the venue was a good friend of ours from B'ham Kokumo who was in Rio working with local youths on an arts program. Great to see him and he filled us in on the work he'd been involved in for the past few weeks. We ran through a few songs and fine-tuned some ideas we'd been working on. Afterwards we drove back to the hotel where we rested up for the evening.

Later, I walked with David, Henrique, and Stone to a local restaurant where we enjoyed a great buffet meal before walking back to the hotel. We all left the hotel after midnight to drive back to the venue where we were due onstage at approx 2am. Thanks to the Rio faithful for waiting up so late for us, you're all true troopers!! After a short delay we got together for our pre-show prayer then hit the stage to jam with the fans.

The Rio crowd didn't disappoint as they sang, danced, and hollered from the first to last song. We also performed “Leggo Beast" for the first time in years and the fans sang every word. Was also great to see the response to lesser known song such as "Go Barack". Afterwards we greeted many fans backstage but couldn't stay for long as we had another early getaway planned from the hotel. Once again we checked out at 8am and headed for Rio airport where we caught a flight at 10.45am bound for Salvador.

We landed safely in Salvador at around midday and were met by the local promoters. We were driven straight to our hotel where we grabbed some sleep. Later in the day some of us had dinner in the hotel restaurant before being picked up to drive to the venue for sound check. There were several fans waiting outside the venue to greet us as we pulled up, thanks for all your support, we're truly indebted to you. We worked on a few songs in sound check before being driven back to the hotel. We left the hotel after midnight again to head back to the venue for a 2am show start. The Salvador crowd was brilliant, another audience who sing the songs from start to finish. Soon as they hear the intros that's it....party time!! I'm sure we shook hands with practically everyone there after the show. Didn't get a chance to greet anyone backstage as we had to head back to the hotel for around half an hour before driving to the airport for a 7am flight to Brasilia. We caught our flight (which I can't remember much about as I dropped asleep) and landed safely in Brasilia at 10am.

We were greeted by several fans at the airport then, after loading up our luggage and equipment, we were driven to our hotel. After checking into our rooms most of us were driven to a local mall to eat. Found some great food at the food court then headed back to the hotel to rest up till sound check time. We were picked up mid afternoon to drive to sound check. On arrival we practiced "Back To My Roots" which we haven't performed in a while. Special bigups to Henrique and Fred for all your great work on our Brazil tour. We were told that "Back To My Roots" was Henrique's favorite Pulse song and decided to perform it tonight as a thank you to him for all his efforts on our behalf. After sound check we headed back to our hotel where we rested up till show time.

Later on that night we were picked up from the hotel to drive back to the venue. We hit the stage at around midnight and were treated to a great reception by our Brasilia fans. "Back To My Roots" and "Leggo Beast" were well received along with the rest of the songs we performed tonight. Thanks to all the fans for coming out and supporting us and special thanks to our production crew (Rich, Derrick, Dave Jacobs, Stone and Baruch) for a great job on the tour, and Rande back in California letting everyone know about dates and times right here on the website. Bigups too to all the band members for your sterling efforts as always. Not forgetting Henrique and Fred, much thanks again for all your hard work.

After the show we mixed and mingled backstage with fans, opening band members and local media. Did a couple interviews then it was time to head back to our hotel again. Next day we all checked out at 2pm and were driven to the airport to start our journeys to our various destinations. First trip for us all was a flight to Sao Paulo where we said our byes and thanks to Henrique, Fred and Rich. Next flight was to Mexico City. We landed there at around 5am the next morning (Tuesday 24th). Me, David and Baruch had a 16 hour wait as we had a 9pm flight. Sid, Donovan and Stone had a 12 hour layover and Derrick, Juris and Dave flew out at around 10am.

Our next live performance will be in Jamaica at Rebel Salute in January and after that we plan to head for Australia and New Zealand.

Nuff Love and best wishes to all our fans over the coming holiday period. Hope you've all enjoyed good health and multiple blessings in 2009 and may it continue throughout 2010 and beyond.

Peace, Love and many thanks

Selwyn

1984's EARTH CRISIS, produced by the legendary Jimmy Haynes, garnered the group a gold record with its well-balanced mix of politically charged lyrics and happy-go-lucky beats. The vinyl edition features a remastered version of the socially powerful “Earth Crisis” as well standout tracks like moody roots driven “Steppin' Out,” “Roller Skates,” a surprisingly upbeat tale of woe, and the richly textured “Tight Rope.”

Mixing impassioned social commentary with stellar Rasta beats, these sons of Jamaican immigrants rose from humble Birmingham origins to become one of the U.K.'s all-time greatest reggae acts. Their 1982 Elektra debut, True Democracy, was produced by Karl Pitterson (of Peter Tosh's Legalize) and features the tracks "Ravers" and "Worth His Weight In Gold (Rally Round)." This expanded edition includes four previously unreleased bonus tracks!

Check them out via the merchandise link now!

11-20 BRAZIL, RIO DE JANEIRO, RJ, FUNDICAO, PROGRESSO

11-21 BRAZIL, SALVADORE, BA, CAIS DOURADO MUSIC HALL

11-22 BRAZIL , BRASILIA, DF, TENDA UNB

We're in Mexico at the moment where we performed last night at the JahFest festival here in Mexico City.

I left the UK on Friday with Amlak, David and Baruch to fly via Frankfurt to Mexico City. After a 13 hour trek form Frankfurt we landed safely in Mexico and were met at the airport by Haydy, representing the promoters. We were driven to our hotel where we met up with Sidney, Juris, C sharp, Derrick, Dave Jacobs, Donovan, Keysha, Stone, and George Michaelow (Friend and tour manager).

We had dinner at the nearby restaurant and rested up for the night.

Next morning the tech crew went to the venue from 8am to set up and check our gear. At breakfast we met Frenchy - great guitarist, Kev B and Lester Sterling from Skatalites band (who'd performed the night before) and few other folks involved with the festival. After breakfast Sid, Donovan, C sharp, and I went over to the venue to check the equipment. Due to the tight schedule the gear had to be pulled down so we headed back to the hotel for the day till show time.

After making a few calls and net links me and Sid walked to the nearby mall to pick up a few things. We met up with a few Pulse fans on the way and took photos. One couple we met in the mall told us they'd travelled from Guadalajara just to see us. Plus they had to travel back after the show as the hotels were so expensive.

We found a nice restaurant in the mall where we had a meal, met some nice families there. After that we walked back to the hotel, fairly slowly due to the high altitude. Back at the hotel we caught up with emails/calls etc and I rehearsed backing vocals with Juris and Keysha in the evening.

We left the hotel around 10pm to head to the venue where we performed to a passionate audience for an hour 45mins. Thanks to the fans in Mexico for a great evening! I know you'd been waiting in the chill night for our show and you gave us a fantastic reception. It's been a couple years since we played here last and we really enjoyed our return visit and hope to be back soon!

After the show we met up with many fans backstage where we took photos, signed autographs, and rapped/reasoned for a while. We headed back to the hotel to rest up for the night.

Next morning after breakfast we said our byes to George Michaelow who had to head back to DC.

As I write this we're getting ready to fly to Brazil for our next leg where we'll be performing 5 shows.

‘Nuff love to you all and I'll be back in touch again real soon.

Peace and Love

Selwyn

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Steel Pulse

Blessings on your special day!

Your Steel Pulse Family

The production company has asked Steel Pulse to put out the word, as they are seeking archive materials that our fans might have (archive footage, photos, artwork, ticket stubs, live recordings, newspaper and press clippings, etc)

If you feel you may have materials that would be a good addition to this documentary, please e-mail the following: Name

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11-20-2009- Fundiçăo Progresso-Rio de Janeiro

11-21-2009- Cais Dourado-Bahia

11-22-2009- Centro Comunitário UNB-Brasília

Ticket links are on the shows link!

For more information about who John was and what he did for the cities of Lafayette, LA, and Boulder County, CO, please visit Be Like John!

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This story is a repost written by Laura Snider of The Colorado Daily

09/19/2009

About 40 people gathered at the edge of a bike path in Lafayette on Saturday afternoon to officially rename the adjacent park in honor of John Breaux, a well-known local who was killed in January.

Breaux was a familiar face in eastern Boulder County, often seen picking up trash along area roads and always seen smiling. He died alongside U.S. 287 -- just a few hundred yards from the park that now bears his name -- when he was struck by a car while riding his bike.

"He set an example that all of us should strive for, but probably most of us will never reach," Lafayette Mayor Chris Cameron said before unveiling a new plaque by the bike path that runs between U.S. 287 and what was called Barberry Park, just south of Kimark Street.

"Today we give John Breaux a place of his own," she said. "A place of beauty in this park."

The new plaque shows a now-iconic picture of Breaux smiling and waving from his bike, which is laden with balloons and bags of trash he's just collected. The inscription reads, "May all who encounter John's legacy aspire to his level of service and humanity."

"If he was alive now, he'd be here every day, making sure this park was clean," Breaux's brother, David Bright, said as he looked out over the grassy lawn to the park's playground. "It would be the cleanest park in Colorado."

Bright's neighbor, Rick Weingarten, agreed.

"He would have loved it here," said Weingarten, who performed a song he wrote for Breaux at the dedication. "He would have thought this is a great thing."

Since Breaux's death, the communities of Lafayette and Louisville have come together to honor a man that seemed to have touched everyone, including the organization of an annual spring cleanup day and a memorial statue, also fashioned after the picture of Breaux on a bike with balloons.

Sally "From The Valley" May you have a wonderful and blessed day!

Much Love!

Hope that you have a blessed day!

Thank you for your years of friendship and for getting us from place to place on time and safe.

Blessings on your special day and we hope to travel with you again sometime soon!

Bless!

Your Pulse Family

We started the concluding leg of our short California tour with myself, Amlak, and David all flying from London to San Francisco on Tuesday the 15th of September, where we met up with Rich, Sidney, Donovan, Keysha, Juris, Dave Jacobs, Derrick, Stone, and C Sharp. We met our new bus driver Joe and he drove us to a nearby plaza where we all grabbed some food for the 7 hour journey to Arcata, CA. After everyone had their food we drove back to the airport to pick up Baruch who's flight had been delayed, afterwards it was time to head for Arcata. We arrived at our hotel after midnight and rested up for the night.

Next day - 10.30am - our tech crew drove over to the venue - the John Van Duzer Theater - to begin setting up for the night’s show. Our merchandise manager and webmaster Rande made it to Arcata just after noontime after flying up from Los Angeles. Special thanks to Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo and all the wonderful people in Eureka, CA at the Arkley Center for Performing Arts. Pat’s truck was kind enough to bring up and then the Arkley was kind enough to hang on to some of our merchandise and guitars for a few days before we arrived in the US.

The band headed to the venue at 2 pm for sound check. We spent a few hours rehearsing most of the songs for the set then settled down to eat some food courtesy of our promoters Humboldt State Univ. After our meal we were driven back to the hotel by the concert runner where we rested up till lobby call. We left the hotel at 7pm to go back for tonight's show. We hit the stage at just a little after 8 pm and got a great reception from the Arcata fans, thanks to you all for a great night. We met up with a few old friends after the show then drove back to the hotel as we had an early departure coming up.

We started out from the hotel at 4:30 am to drive to Santa Cruz where we were due to play at the Catalyst. The drive took approx 7 hours and we arrived at our hotel a little after midday. Our tech crew was driven straight to the Catalyst to set up while we lucky band members and webmaster stayed at the hotel till sound check lobby call. I (and a few others) grabbed a Thai meal across the road from the hotel and met up with everyone at 4pm to leave for sound check. We rehearsed for a couple hours then a few of us returned to the hotel and rest of us stayed on the bus till show time. We went onstage at 9.30pm after being introduced by our old friend Rocky Bailey. The Catalyst crowd always rocks and tonight was no exception. Also everyone always loses a few pounds here too, sweating soon as we hit the stage!! A packed house made some serious noise tonight, thanks to you all for your support and love. After our encore we boarded the bus to get changed then met up with friends, fans, family while the tech crew packed down the gear. After a couple hours we drove back to our hotel to prepare for our trip to Santa Barbara.

We left the hotel at 5am to begin the 5/6 hour drive. We arrived at West Beach festival site at approx midday where we stayed while the crew setup for an early sound check. Nice venue today, outdoors right on the waterfront. We sound checked then we were driven to our hotel to chill before the show. The bus stayed at the venue as that was our tech crew's home for the day. We left the hotel at 7pm, picked up by our festival driver and were taken back to the venue. We got changed, got together for our pre-show prayer and hit the stage at 8.15pm. Brilliant audience tonight, stretched back a good distance and in great voice!! Also great sound too, felt great onstage, well done again to our tech crew for a job well done. Thanks to all the Santa Barbara fans for your great vibes, we enjoyed ourselves. Afterwards we greeted friends and fans and bid a goodbye to Rande before heading to the hotel briefly. At 2am it was time to move again as we started our drive to Napa where we'll be performing at a private function.

Many, many thanks to all our fans once again for coming out to support us at the shows. We love you all and look forward to jamming with you again in the not too distant future.

Blessed Love and see you all soon.

Peace and Love

Selwyn

On the bus in Santa Barbara and getting ready for line check. Tonight will be a great show and we hope to see you all there!

Much love and respect!

Selwyn B

Steel Pulse is back in California for 3 shows starting tonight!

Check out the shows link for ticket and location information.

See you all there!

Bless!!!!

Bless!

We all look forward to seeing you next week in California so the whole Steel Pulse family can celebrate properly!

Much love and respect on your blessed day!

Your Pulse Family!

Got back earlier from last night's concert at the Belly Up in Aspen, CO. We had a great evening, brilliant audience, & nuff energy. Thanks to all you fans for making it a memorable night.

We hit the stage at 9.15pm and started with Rally Round then Roller Skates, No More Weapons, continuing through our mixture of older songs and more recent music.

Was a fun show and I heard it sold out too!

After the show we had to drive the 200 miles back to Denver where we're staying to prepare for tonight's show at Red Rocks!

Big ups to Sid, Rich and Stone for the driving once again. Also, nuff props to our production crew once again for a great job! I will continue the blogging later after tonight's show.

Blessings and love to you all and hope you all have a pleasant day and weekend.

Peace and Love

Selwyn

August 30th, 2009

Greetings once again to all you Pulsers!

We left our hotel in Denver at approx 7.15pm to drive to Red Rocks and got there approx 7.45pm, while Scratch Perry was on stage backed up by our good friends Lionize who are doing a US tour with him. Israel Vibration also performed earlier but we missed their set, but heard they had a nice show.

Met up with Errol Moore and Horace, guitarist and Keyboards for Israel Vibration. Had dinner, courtesy of Red Rocks, and then went to listen to Scratch as well as check out my keyboard rig. After Scratch performed got chance to say Hi to the Lionize crew before we got ready for our set.

We got ready, said our traditional prayer and hit the stage at 9.45pm. Another massive crowd tonight! Red Rocks never disappoints! Thanks again to all the fans who came out, we had a blast up there and looks like you did too!

After the show we hung out with fans and friends backstage and said our goodbyes to Lionize who had a long drive ahead for their next show. It was back to the hotel afterwards where we'd prepare to all fly out next morning.

Next up will be California again September 16th-18th. The whole crew will meet up again for the first of 3 shows at Humboldt, then Santa Cruz, and Santa Barbara.

Until then, take care and thanks again for all your love and support.

Peace and Love

Selwyn

I flew out of London with Amlak on Friday the 21st of August via Chicago to get to San Diego. Due to a delay on our flight we missed our connection and thus had a 4 hour wait in Chicago for the next flight.

We spoke to Sid and Rich while we were there. Sid was on a plane sitting on NY LaGuardia airport runway, he'd been there for hours with Stone and Donovan due to bad weather. Thankfully everyone arrived safe in San Diego and we all rested up for the night. Thanks to Sid, Derrick, and Donovan for driving the minibuses, much appreciated.

Next day, Saturday, was show day and we all left the hotel at 11am for sound check at Del Mar racetrack. Today was hot!! We rehearsed for a couple hours then had dinner on site. After dinner we were driven back to the hotel to rest up till show time. When I was onstage I could see people stretching for miles!! Just like to say thanks to all you people who came out to fill out the park and jam to the Pulse.

After the Del Mar show we went back to the hotel to rest up for the night. Next morning we started out at 11am to drive to Anaheim. The drive took approx 2 hours and the crew left from the hotel at 2pm to set up the equipment at House of Blues. The band left at 5pm for sound check and took all our stage gear etc as we'd be staying at House of Blues for the rest of the day. We sound checked for a little while then had dinner - courtesy of House of Blues - and chilled after till show time. We went on stage 9.15pm to a great reception from the Anaheim fans, thanks again to you all for your brilliant support.

After the show we met up with a few fans and friends then headed back to the hotel for the night. Next morning we all went to the airport to fly to our different destinations for 4 days till our next stop in Colorado. On Thursday I linked up with everyone in Denver airport and we drove via minibuses to our hotel in the town. Thanks again to Sid, Donovan and Rich for driving the minibuses. Got to the hotel late evening then went to go find some food. I found a nice Mexican place near the hotel. After dinner we all chilled for the night.

Next morning the crew left out early for the 200 mile to Aspen for the next show. The band left at 12.30pm in 2 minibuses and it took us approx 3 hours to cover the trip. Colorado has some beautiful scenery which we were privileged to observe as we were driving up those long, winding roads!! On arriving it was straight to work as our crew had everything ready for us and there was a band opening up for us also.

We worked on a few things, including "As Tears Go By" the Rolling Stones cover. I'm writing this as we're getting ready to go on stage. I'll give you the update on how the show went in a few hours.

Till then thanks again for all your love and support and Blessed Love to everyone. Also big ups to all band members and production crew, Love y'all!

Peace and Love

Selwyn D

Doors: 12:00 PM

Giant Panda: 1:00 PM

Fishbone: 2:00 PM

The English Beat: 4:00 PM

Isreal Vibration: 6:00 PM

Lee Scratch Perry: 7:45 PM

Steel Pulse: 9:45 PM

As a treat for our fans, tickets will be available without fees for TODAY (August 5, 2009) ONLY.

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Bless!

Blessings on your special day from your Steel Pulse family!

The $1,550.00 you raised this year has allowed us the opportunity to put up a temporary roof covering on a 170 year old historic black church, that was voluntarily built by slaves way back in 1838. Because of severe damage, the church has not been functional since Katrina.

Each time, it rained, stormed, or during hurricane season, the damaged roof allowed water to seep into the interior, further exacerbating the problems.

Your fan's contributions will for the time being, put an end to this particular obstacle.

It is the very "First" step in our efforts to save and restore this very viable institution & beacon of inspiration to this community, and to facilitate the aspirations of future generations.

Your endeavors to assist us here in New Orleans is indeed invaluable and a testament to your organization's benevolent commitment to truth, to peace, and to justice being served in the most neglected & disenfranchised areas of the city.

Yours Truly, In Solidarity,

Sakura Kone'

Special Events & Media Relations Restore Wesley United Rebuild Green Http://www.savewesleyunited.org Http://www.rebuildgreen.org http://www.cghc.org http://www.lower9thwardvillage.org

Please join us in wishing strength, endurance and Jah's blessings to Amlak Tafari and family.

Since the turn of the year Amlak has lost his Stepfather, 2 uncles and a cousin. His Stepfather and one of his uncles were living in the UK and his cousin and second uncle lived in Jamaica. All lost their battles with mid to long term illnesses and will be dearly missed by all family and friends.

It goes without saying that Amlak and his family have had a most difficult 2009 and our thoughts and prayers will always be with you in all our hearts and minds.

Stay strong, much love and Jah Bless.

Peace and Love from Selwyn, David and the entire Steel Pulse family

This news was updated as previous it was posted that Amlak's Father had passed. Good news is that his Father is healthy, happy, and well!

Thanks to Amlak who spoke to the website today to so we could fix this mistake.

PEACE!

May your special day be blessed!

Your Steel Pulse Family!

After the tragic and sudden loss of the King of Pop Michael Jackson we'd like to thank Michael for the immense legacy of musical innovation, ground- breaking videography and classic songs and performances that will remain with us as a memento to his genius.

His music and emergence on our cultural and social landscape has helped to enrich our lives and is etched in our memories, alongside Sam Cooke, Otis Redding, Marvin Gaye, Jimi Hendrix, John Lennon, Jim Morrison, Bob Marley, James Brown, Elvis Presley, Sammy Davis Jr., Duke Ellington, Nat King Cole, Glen Miller, Rick Nelson, Sid Vicious, Janis Joplin, Ritchie Valens, Buddy Holly, Randy Rhodes, Tupac Shakur, Robert Johnson, Brian Jones, Hank Williams, Patsy Cline, Aaliyah, John Denver, Ronnie Van Zant, Steve Gaines, Cassie Gaines, Jim Croce, Eric “Easy E” Wright, Jaco Pastorius, Keith Moon, Darrell "Dimebag Darrell" Abbott, Freddie Mercury, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Johnny Cash, Kurt Cobain and a host of other great 20th century artists who are no longer with us.

However their music and images and stories continue to give us all immense joy.

R.I.P Michael and thanks for the memories.

We recently performed at the Island Records 50th anniversary festival in London. Our day (26th May) began in Birmingham where myself, Millie, Amlak, Baruch, Ron Thompson (engineer), Donna and partner Dave were all picked up from our homes for the 120 mile drive to London. By 10am we were on the motorway and arrived early afternoon at our hotel, just round the corner from the venue in Shepherds Bush. We met up with Sidney, C sharp, Keysha, Juris and Donovan then made the short journey to our rehearsal base where we met up with Dave Jacobs (monitor engineer), Rob Greenland (guitar tech) and Andy Corrigan (tour manager).

After our greetings we proceeded to check out our new gear which we'd be using on stage the following night. David was due in later so we began working on some of the songs, including Soundcheck, Prodigal Son, Soldiers medley, Roller Skates amongst others. We were joined by founding member Michael Riley who we had asked to add some harmonica on Soundcheck. Was great jamming with him again after so long and brought back some great memories.

It was a hot sunny day outside, in fitting with the great vibes being mustered up in rehearsals. At around 5pm David arrived and we continued rehearsing till midnight by which time we were all tired and hungry. Due to the long rehearsals we missed out on the first night of the Island fest which featured Sly and Robbie, Grace Jones, Aswad, I Threes in the lineup. We all headed for a Jamaican take away place round the corner which served up some great food. Me and Millie were walking back to the hotel when I heard a voice shout "Selwyn!!" When I span round I was greeted by non other than old friend and producer/engineer Godwin Logie who I haven't seen in person for many years. Was great seeing Godwin, we exchanged details and promised to stay in touch. He was just going home after the first night of the festival, which he said turned out to be a great evening of entertainment. Godwin had worked on several of our early albums and was also the mastermind behind Gregory Isaacs "Night Nurse" album. Back at the hotel I met up with several people in the lobby, including Sly Dunbar, Bubbler Waul, engineer/producer fattist and Mikey Chung.

After a good night's rest I woke next morning and headed down for breakfast where I met legendary drummer Desi Roots who was working with Ernest Ranglin on the Island Fest. Also saw Bubbler again and we had a good chat about old times and recent projects/tours etc. Bubbler was here working with Sly and Robbie. Later in the day, around 3pm we all walked the short distance to the Shepherds Bush Empire for soundcheck. Bubbler came with us and said he wanted to sit in. Outside the venue I met Pulse fans Craig, Annette and their son Marcus who told me they'd driven 5 hours to come see us. We chatted, took some pics, exchanged details and I promised to put them on our guest list after they told me they didn't realize we were only doing a 40 minute set. 5 hours is a long drive to see 40 minutes of music!! We entered the venue where we gave our tech crew some more time to iron out a few technical hitches.

The venue had organized some hot food for us which we ate upstairs, courtesy of the venue chefs. Great food, thanks for the hospitality! We were joined by Michael Riley and Basil Gabbidon for dinner. After dinner we soundchecked for a while before heading back to the hotel. We rested up for a little while then walked back the short distance to the venue for the show. Looked like a great crowd and we enjoyed our set, though obviously it wasn't as long as our normal show. We got a great response and hung out after with fans, friends, family and fellow musicians including Brindsley Forde who'd performed with Aswad the previous night. Also took some group pics with Adrian Boot, long time music biz photographer. My son Derrick and girlfriend Charlene also made the trip down to the show, as did my sister Sharon and brothers Tony and David.

Afterwards we all headed back to the hotel where we hung out with everyone in the lobby for a while before resting up for the night. Next morning we said our byes to Donovan, C Sharp, Juris, and Dave Jacobs who all headed for the airport for their flights home. Sid had gone back to Brum earlier as he was staying in town for a while. I met up with Brindsley and Desi Roots in the lobby and put them both on the phone with Griz Nisbett who couldn't make it down to the show. We all exchanged new details before I had to head back to Brum with Amlak, Baruch, Ron Thompson, Donna, Millie and Dave. Had a blast at Island 50 and was great linking with so many old friends.

Peace and Love to you all till the next blog!!

Del Mar, CA on Aug 22nd and House of Blues, Anaheim, CA on Aug 23rd.

Tickets are on sale now for the HOB, but the Del Mar show is FREE with paid admission to the event!

Both shows are ALL AGES, but under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. Please check the ticketing websites for more info.

Steel Pulse continues to tour around the world and are working on their latest studio album since African Holocaust.

Hinds is the fulcrum around which the band revolves. He's written 95% of their material since day one and the body of work from Ku Klux Klan through to the latest album is enormous. Born in Birmingham, England of Jamaican parents, Hinds grew up in a hotbed of reggae in Handsworth and shaped by events nationally and in the Caribbean, he and his band have been determined to bring their version of conscious reggae to our ears ever since. Davids son Baruch is the band's drum technician and rapper with the band.

From all of your Steel Pulse Family, have a Happy Birthday Dread!

You are one of a kind and we all love and respect you!

Bless!

Big Birthday greetings to Rande who is back home with his family and friends today in CA.

We will miss you today but we know you are with us in sprit!

BLESS!

Make sure to come early to check out the other music and get a good spot to check out Steel Pulse Live!

From your Steel Pulse Friends and Family!

The all-ages event, located seaside just west of Santa Barbara's Stearn's Wharf, also will feature arts-and-crafts vendors, activities for the kids and "The Oasis," a lush, tropical-inspired area surrounded by palm trees located in the heart of the festival, according to organizers.

"Early-bird" three-day passes for the West Beach Festival go on sale 5/23 via the event's website http://westbeachfestival.com/

Single-day tickets will be available at a later date.

Autographed Pro Mark Steel Pulse C# Drumsticks: 420446

Autographed CD :420413

Autographed Photo: 420497

Autographed Earth Crisis LP: 420504

Autographed Guitar: 420294

To claim your prize, please take a digital photo of your winning ticket (number and full ticket must be legible) and attach it in an email with your name and phone number to info@steelpulse.com

Winning tickets will be verified before your prize is shipped to make sure of the winner’s authentic claim to the prize. You will receive your prize within 2-3 weeks from verification of the winning ticket. There is only one winning ticket per prize. No duplicate numbers were used in this raffle and all tickets were accounted for in the drawing. Online raffle purchases were converted into tickets. Any online winners will be notified via email and there will be no delay to your claim of prize.

Thank you one and all for your support!

Thank you to Richard at Carvin Guitars in San Diego for your generous donation and your ongoing love and support of Steel Pulse! Make sure to visit Carvin Guitars at www.carvin.com

Bless!

Due to the schedule of the band, we had to wait until today (Tuesday May 12) to draw the winning number.

Stay tuned, the winners will be posted after 6 PM Los Angeles time.

Thank you to all who participated in this great cause and we hope that you all know that you are winners to us.

Bless and much love!

If you went to the show in Las Vegas and would like to recieve a 10% discount on merchandise (due to the fact that we were not able to sell merchandise that show), please go to the merchandise section, pick the items that you would like, email info@steelpulse.com with your order and a digital photo of your ticket stub, and phone number. Someone will get back to you to take your order with your discount via the phone. This is not valid on direct online orders.

Thank you!

Thanks to Richard at Carvin for all his help this run.

More photos to come soon!

This is the all new location for tomorrow nights show! See you there!

May 6th The Catalyst Steel Pulse @ 9:30PM Doors open at 7:00 PM

May 7th House Of Blues San Diego Steel Pulse @ 9:15 PM Doors open at 7:00 PM

May 8th Hollywood Park North Park Lawn Steel Pulse @ 10:30 PM (After Last Race) Doors open at 6:00 PM First Race @ 7:05 $1 Hot Dogs and $1 Sodas all night long in the Grandstand and Club House.

May 9th Hard Rock Hotel Las Vegas Poolside Steel Pulse @ 9:00 PM Doors open at 7:00 PM

May 10th Ventura Theatre Steel Pulse @ 9:15 PM Doors open at 7:00 PM Happy Mother's Day!

For Reference:

Doors are the time that the venue will be open. All Shows are standing room unless noted on your ticket. Arrive early and enjoy the night!

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Don't miss out and make sure you stop buy the merchandise booth to buy a raffle ticket for your chance to win the autographed Steel Pulse Carvin guitar

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Bless!

Make sure you follow the tour on Twitter too http://twitter.com/steelpulse is the ONLY OFFICIAL Steel Pulse Twitter link.

In celebration of their two nights at the House of Blues in New Orleans, Steel Pulse is continuing to show its support to the people of New Orleans by donating proceeds from sales of all tie dye merchandise sold between March 2nd and May 10th and also raffling off a band autographed Carvin guitar and other autographed items.

Attendees of each show from March 4th until May 10th will be able to buy a $5 raffle tickets at the merchandise stand at each venue and those who wish to enter the raffle online may make a donation should

Go To The Steel Pulse Merchandise Store!

Internet raffle sales will continue from March 2nd until May 9th. When you donate online, your Pay Pal Reciept will be your raffle ticket that will be added all tickets purchased at live shows for the drawing. All payments online will be made through the Steel Pulse store via Pay Pal service to insure receipt of payment and insure the proof of entry. The cost online will be $2.50 for the ticket and $2.50 for shipping. Since Pay Pal uses shipping and your reciept is your item, the price was adjusted to make the total $5.00. 100% of the proceeds (minus any Pay Pal Fees and prize shipping fees) will be donated to selected non profits in New Orleans. The winning number will be drawn on May 10th live on stage by a member of Steel Pulse and then posted online May 11th. You must present the matching ticket to claim the prizes. Original winning tickets from live shows can be scanned or photographed and sent via email to info@steelpulse.com Online entries will be notified by email and winnerĂ­s names will be posted online. There will be no limit to the number of tickets someone can buy or prizes one person can win. Prizes will be held only for 90 days from the end of this raffle. A list of winners will be posted at www.steelpulse.com or you can request a list of winners via email.

To date, Steel Pulse and its management and crew, the House of Blues, and Carvin guitars have donated over $10,000 to Common Ground Relief and other non profit charities in the New Orleans area.

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Blessings to all and thank you for your continued support!

Birmingham Reggae legends Steel Pulse have been confirmed for the line-up of the previously announced Island Life concert festival at LondonĂ­s Shepherds Bush Empire, which celebrates 50 years of Island Records. Steel Pulse will play on Wednesday 27th May with The Fratellis and Bombay Bicycle Club.

Formed in Ă­75 Steel Pulse signed to Island at the height of the punk wars in late Ă«77. The first Steel Pulse single for Island, Ă«Ku Klux KlanĂ­ (a call for resistance against forces of racism) was released in February 1978. Five months later, their debut album Ă«Handsworth RevolutionĂ­ was released to huge critical acclaim. They went on to support Bob Marley & The Wailers on a European tour in June and July Ă«78 and were a crucial part of the punky reggae party Bob Marley sang about as they aligned themselves with the punk movement and played several Rock Against Racism shows with artists such as the Stranglers and XTC and memorably at The Clash RAR show in Victoria Park with Xray Spex and the Tom Robinson Band. They released two more groundbreaking albums for Island - Ă«Tribute To The MartyrsĂ­ in Ă«79 and Ă«Reggae Fever (Caught You)Ă­ in Ă­80.

The Ă«Island LifeĂ­ line-up confirmed so far is as follows [NB There are no headliners at these shows; every act appears with equal billing]:

26th May ñ SLY & ROBBIE & THE COMPASS POINT ALLSTARS featuring VERY SPECIAL GUESTS;

27th May ñ THE FRATELLIS; STEEL PULSE; BOMBAY BICYCLE CLUB;

28th May ñ CAT STEVENS/YUSUF and friends, BAABA MAAL 29th May ñ PAUL WELLER; ERNEST RANGLIN; SPOOKY TOOTH

30th May ñ KEANE; TOM TOM CLUB; LADYHAWKE

31st May ñ AMY WINEHOUSE; TOOTS & THE MAYTALS; I BLAME COCO

2009 is the 50th anniversary of the founding of Island Records, arguably the most prestigious record label in the history of British music. To mark this milestone the label is collaborating with Island founder Chris Blackwell to arrange the Island 50 festival. Chris Blackwell founded the Island label in Kingston, Jamaica in 1959 with capital of just ÂŁ1000. Relocating to London in the early 60s Blackwell built the most diverse and enviable back catalogue of any independent record label in history. From IslandĂ­s early Jamaican roots in ska and rock-steady, through the labelĂ­s expansion to become the cutting edge of progressive rock in the late 60s, and then on to the signing of such international superstars as Bob Marley and U2, Blackwell brought to Island a unique vision and passion which still informs the labelĂ­s approach to this day.

Says Blackwell: ìWhen I recorded ëLance Hayward at the Half Mooní in 1959 at Federal Records Studio in Kingston, Jamaica, I had no inkling what path this had set me on. It has been an honour and a privilege to work with some of the greatest musical artists of all time. It was always my intention at Island to make records that stood the test of time, and Iím proud that Island is still a potent force in music 50 years since that first release. Iím very excited to be collaborating with the label to celebrate Islandís 50th birthday and Iím particularly excited about the week of shows in London.î

The Island label has been responsible for the careers of some of the biggest stars in music including U2, Bob Marley, Cat Stevens, Traffic, Free, Fairport Convention, Nick Drake, Sandy Denny, Toots & The Maytals, John Martyn, Marianne Faithfull, Aswad, Tom Waits, King Sunny Ade, Third World, Roxy Music, Robert Palmer, the B52s, Sly & Robbie, Melissa Etheridge, The Slits, Steel Pulse, Grace Jones, Tom Tom Club, Pulp, Tricky, Talvin Singh, and latterly Amy Winehouse, PJ Harvey, DJ Shadow, Sugababes, Keane, The Fratellis, Scott Matthews, Paul Weller, The Feeling, Portishead and Florence & The Machine.

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From the whole Steel Pulse family, have a blessed day!

Get well soon!

Your Pulse Family!

Have a blessed day!

Your Steel Pulse Family

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Hope to see you all there!

30 years after a biracial Jamaican reggae artist united a great deal of the world under the banner of peace unity and human right a biracial American united a great deal of the world with a similar messages. Bob Marley chastised corrupt politicians and war while uniting oppressed people. Both Marley and Obama would win the love of the black oppressed class who they represented and liberal white who would further their cause.

Bob Marley was born in 9 Miles, Jamaica in 1946. His father, Captain Norval Marley was an officer in the English Navy as well as a plantation overseer. His mother was an 18 year-old black woman by the name of Cedella Booker. Marley's parents would not stay together and his father would die when Marley was ten.

As a young man, Marley would move to Kingston, Jamaica, where a burgeoning music scene was developing. He would unite with local musicians like Peter Tosh, and Bunny Wailer. The trio would form the Wailers and record with some of Jamaica's top producers. Marley recorded several songs that represented the angst of the Jamaican underclass and the tensions between the haves and have-nots in Jamaica.

It wasn't until Bob Marley signed with Chris Blackwell's Island Records, that he would take his sound international. He positioned himself a Rebel singing songs that people all over the world could relate to. Songs like "I Shot The Sheriff", "Get Up Stand Up" and "Concrete Jungle" gave a voice to the largely ignored black underclass in Jamaica as well the rest of the world.

Bob Marley would sing songs of black pride and suffering but also of world unity of people from all races classes and cultures. Marley was able to do what MLK, Ghandi and Obama were able to do to, rally educated people of European backgrounds around their cause. The same populist underdog voice of the people against the establishment transcended from Marley's songs to Obama's speeches.

Barack Obama's Top 5 Bob Marley Songs

Both Obama and Marley had the ability to rally people of African descent under the banner of black pride and people of all other races under the banner of unity. Both became an ambassador for the poor to the mainstream society and government.

While Marley painted a dark picture of oppression, corruption and poverty, there was always an undying optimism in his voice. A sense that things would get better and that people could unite and end racism and classism.

Both Marley and Obama had the ability to be militant without being threatening. Obama's anti war stance and criticism of America's social system especially early in his campaign reflected the angst of the working and middle class in America. Still he was able to sweeten up his strong desire for change with calls of unity hope and progress and an all-inclusive America. Similarly, Marley managed to remain pro-black and pro poor while sweetening up his message with calls for love, peace and unity.

The millions of white Americans who grew up on Marley's music -- from the frat boys to the hippies to the millions of Americans who've heard his songs on the radio and own his Legend CD -- became the a crucial part of Obama's "post-racial" America.

Obama and Marley had the same bipartisan efforts to unite people. After Marley was shot, he united the heads of the warring parties at the historic One Love Peace concert in Jamaica.

Bob Marley was the voice of the third world, was still able to attract the attention of the European upper class, royalty and celebrities.

Time named Exodus Album of the Century and BBC named One Love song of the century. Today, Marley is admired by people of all races colors and creeds across the world.

Bob Marley I don't have prejudice against myself. My father was a white and my mother was black. Them call me half-caste or whatever. Me don't dip on nobody's side. Me don't dip on the black man's side nor the white man's side. Me dip on God's side, the one who create me and cause me to come from black and white

Barack Obama I am the son of a black man from Kenya and a white woman from Kansas. I was raised with the help of a white grandfather who survived a Depression to serve in Patton's Army during World War II and a white grandmother who worked on a bomber assembly line at Fort Leavenworth while he was overseas. I've gone to some of the best schools in America and lived in one of the world's poorest nations. I am married to a black American who carries within her the blood of slaves and slaveowners -- an inheritance we pass on to our two precious daughters.

It's a story that hasn't made me the most conventional candidate. But it is a story that has seared into my genetic makeup the idea that this nation is more than the sum of its parts -- that out of many, we are truly one.

Casey Gane-McCallaAssistant Editor for BlackPlanet.com's NewsOne

Refunds are available at the point of purchase.

Tickets for March 8th should be honored on the 6th, but for more information, please contact the House Of Blues box office at 504.310.4999.

The seventh annual event, which was slated to take place March 6-8 in MiamiĂ­s Bicentennial Park, has been canceled. Steel Pulse, Death Cab For Cutie, Modest Mouse, Slightly Stoopid, Snoop Dogg and The Pogues were among the bands and artists scheduled to appear at the festival.

Festival co-promoter Ethan Schwartz said slow ticket sales presented organizers with a difficult choice.

ìLangerado has always put the fan experience first,î Schwartz explained. ìUnfortunately, during these difficult economic times, and facing a first year in a new venue, itís become apparent that we cannot execute a production that lives up to the high standards of our past events.

ìPutting Langerado on hold was the toughest decision we have ever had to make. We are very grateful for the support of the greater-Miami community and the music community during this difficult time.î

All tickets purchased will be refunded in the next 5-7 business days. Orders will be refunded in full, minus order processing fees. Shipping fees will also be credited for those who did not select free shipping.

Additional info is available at MusicToday.com.

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In 1954, Martin Luther King accepted the pastorale of the Dexter Avenue Baptist Church in Montgomery, Alabama. Always a strong worker for civil rights for members of his race, King was, by this time, a member of the executive committee of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, the leading organization of its kind in the nation. He was ready, then, early in December, 1955, to accept the leadership of the first great Negro nonviolent demonstration of contemporary times in the United States, the bus boycott described by Gunnar Jahn in his presentation speech in honor of the laureate. The boycott lasted 382 days. On December 21, 1956, after the Supreme Court of the United States had declared unconstitutional the laws requiring segregation on buses, Negroes and whites rode the buses as equals. During these days of boycott, King was arrested, his home was bombed, he was subjected to personal abuse, but at the same time he emerged as a Negro leader of the first rank.

In 1957 he was elected president of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, an organization formed to provide new leadership for the now burgeoning civil rights movement. The ideals for this organization he took from Christianity; its operational techniques from Gandhi. In the eleven-year period between 1957 and 1968, King traveled over six million miles and spoke over twenty-five hundred times, appearing wherever there was injustice, protest, and action; and meanwhile he wrote five books as well as numerous articles. In these years, he led a massive protest in Birmingham, Alabama, that caught the attention of the entire world, providing what he called a coalition of conscience. and inspiring his "Letter from a Birmingham Jail", a manifesto of the Negro revolution; he planned the drives in Alabama for the registration of Negroes as voters; he directed the peaceful march on Washington, D.C., of 250,000 people to whom he delivered his address, "l Have a Dream", he conferred with President John F. Kennedy and campaigned for President Lyndon B. Johnson; he was arrested upwards of twenty times and assaulted at least four times; he was awarded five honorary degrees; was named Man of the Year by Time magazine in 1963; and became not only the symbolic leader of American blacks but also a world figure.

At the age of thirty-five, Martin Luther King, Jr., was the youngest man to have received the Nobel Peace Prize. When notified of his selection, he announced that he would turn over the prize money of $54,123 to the furtherance of the civil rights movement.

On the evening of April 4, 1968, while standing on the balcony of his motel room in Memphis, Tennessee, where he was to lead a protest march in sympathy with striking garbage workers of that city, he was assassinated. .

Much Love from your Steel Pulse Family