Mystic Rebel has been tearing up the East Coast with a burnin’ Reggae show that has kept them on the lips of thousands of music fans and top promoters for the last three years. As one of the more successful bands touring the Eastern Seaboard, the band were voted top ten "Best of the Fest" by Bethlehem Musikfest 2006, along with recent appearances at the Vermont Roots Reggae Festival, Pete Seeger’s Clearwater Festival ,
Kalamazoo Island Festival, Ithaca NY’s Musefest and the Ski Woodbury Reggae Fest, where they joined onstage by legendary Wailer guitarist Junior Marvin. The group has recently appeared at top venues like BB King’s NYC, World Cafe Live Phila, Woodstock’s Bearsville Theater, and House of Blues AC-----------------
"The best band we’ve had..." said Red Door in Stratton VT, while Woodstock Times called them "...a smokin Reggae band." Said Merge digital online reviewer Judianne Triglia, "the vocals were dead on...the perfect combination of mellow and funky...the crowd loved them." -----------
Since it’s inception in 2002, the group has appeared with a mountain of artists like Pato Banton, Giant Panda Geurilla Dub Squad, Fully Fullwood band, John Brown’s Body, Jah Works, Cowboy Junkies, Entrain, Eric Johnson, Bruce Cockburn, Ihi Yahn Ihi Arkestra, Natty Rebel, Jah Menelek, the Itals, the Meditations, Jah Cutta, High Roots, See Peoples, Thousands of One, Freddie Jackson, Spiritual Rez, Mystic Roots to name a few. --------
The next phase of the Mystic Rebel will feature the addition of original Reggae music and, of course the finest massive classics. With a new Original CD in 2008, a lineup that is streamlined, tuned and powerful, the future is bright for band. Like always, the band serves up the best of Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, Wailers, Jimmy Cliff and most importantly unique and interesting original Reggae music. With skanker Bradley Pennock and killer keysman Ryan Hickey bubbling at his side, frontman Michael Jay soars through the most well known Marley and Tosh favorites, often suprising with more obscure and revolutionary material...always thrilling even the most discriminating of Reggae fans. ----------
Especially exciting is the recent addition of the Irie riddim section of Ithaca NY’s finest bassie Dub John and drummie Gene Brennan. Veterans of the I-town Reggae scene that includes John Brown’s Body, Black Castle, Jsan and the Analogue Suns, and The Ithaca Reggae Allstars, their sound has helped solidify the grooves, with a crucial pure Roots and Dub style that will no doubt take the group to the next level. The I-town riddim have appeared with Anthony B, Ky-mani Marley, Freddie McGreggor, Richie Spice, Dub is a Weapon, Army, Papa Michigan and Tru Mystic --------
In the studio this Winter putting finish on their upcoming release, the band will again hit the road in February, beginning with a run through the Carolinas for Bob Marley week, followed by a busy Spring tour that will include dates in the PA, NJ, Ohio, West VA, upstate NY and New England. The tour includes festival performances at Hookah on the Hill in Athens Ohio April 5 and Nelson Ledges in May. Stay tuned for more tour dates, news and updates..
whats up guys, can't wait to see you at the Ledges with badfish. You may or may not remember me, i was basically your last fan at the cleveland show at wilberts last year. My girl and i hung around afterwards and talked to you guys. Anyways definitely looking forward to it. Its gonna be one headie time! and if you guys have never been to nelsons ledges your in for a huge treat, it a beautiful place! I also remember telling you about. Have a grate day! ONE LOVE
Wuts good over there... I see that you're still up so I decided to drop by and show a lil love.... ALSO~!! We got those mixtapes up so hit up the site and download them.... FREE~!! Download as much as you want... If you dont wanna download, then just listen... and THEN download~!!
Massive respect and Nuff niceness(give thanks to Jah for his blessings,noh true?thanks also for the link via cyberspace(we're JAMMING in the name of the LORD)
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