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News from the Studio:

We recently completed Poster Art for Good Vibez Entertainment for Midnite Over Santa Cruz, which is sure to be sold out soon! Get your tickets NOW! (more info below).

Midnite To Perform At Santa Cruz Vets Hall.

On Monday June 16th, Midnite will bring their original Roots Reggae Style to 846 Front Street in downtown Santa Cruz.

How many times does a reggae band come around that is truly a star on the rise? A Reggae Band that is not Jamaican but with a sound so there own it has Jamaican’s asking what parish are they from.

That time is now and the band is Midnite, based out of St Croix, in the
US Virgin Islands. Midnite’s original founding members are “Gainde” Ron Benjamin and his brother, Vaughn Benjamin. Midnite has broke onto the reggae scene like no other band, with there electrifying 2-3 hour sets they are definitely in a class of there own.

The Band has produced four very superb albums that showcase their ability to go head to head with the very best out of Jamaica. “Unpolished”, “Ras Mek Peace (before Reverb without Delay).” ”Jubiless Of Zion.” And their most recent offering” Seek Knowledge before Vengeance” are all very strong efforts.

Midnite will be playing June 16th at the Santa Cruz Vet’s Hall on Monday June 16th 2003. Tickets for this show are $12 in advance and available at Streetlight Records or online at Ticketweb.com. Tickets are available at the door for $14. Also on this massive line-up are Dubwize who will be opening the show, MC Red I and DJ Hari From KZSC. Be apart of history at Midnite’s very first appearance in Santa Cruz and witness a Star Rising and let the music speak for itself.

For more info on this show please contact The Santa Cruz Vet’s Hall at 831-454-0478

Good Vibez Entertainment
Dan Sheehan
831-235-0746
goodvibezmusic@yahoo


.Mystic Lion Sails

We're doing more sails for Captain Davy of Live and Learn School of Sailing. Now in the studio, 'Eaglet' is taking shape and 'Neptune's Monkey' was unfurled at the Boat Show at Oakland's Jack London Square in late April.

Pacific Reggae Jam a Success!

Santa Cruz felt the RAW vibes last week as 300 people gathered for
the Pacific Reggae Jam featuring three RAW Artists. Hawaiian Reggae Star, Humble Soul headlined the show. Backed by San Francisco Band Native Elements, he gave a stirring perforrmance that had the crowd cheering for more. Doing favorites from his first 2 cds plus new tracks from his upcoming CD "The Righteous Ones of the Blazing Rockets", Humble Soul was in crucial form.

Native Elements had a wonderful set of their own, and got the crowd moving with selections from their great 'For the Love' CD. Salinas favorites Dubwize opened the show with a great set of Latin Roots Reggae. MC Red-I from Chile provided a bi-lingual spark with announcing along with singing a couple of songs from his new CD 'Unidad'.

The RAW Backdrop lit up the stage at the Veterans Hall, a wonderful
all-ages venue in Downtown Santa Cruz. With a nice stage, great dancefloor and a 90 seat balcony with awesome views, its the perfect place for Roots Reggae.

Big up to Irie Dan Sheehan of Good Vibez Entertainment and his RAW crew for a wonderful show. And don't miss the next Reggae Show at Veterans Hall...Midnite tickets are going fast for the June 16th show..Its an incredible venue and sure to be a memorable performance. Peace.

Lawrence,
Mystic Lion Art


Reggae in Mexico

The 1st Annual Baja Reggae Festival was held on beautiful San Pedrito beach just south of Todos Santos. On a warm sunny day whales played offshore and surfers rode the waves, and a crowd of nearly a thousand enjoyed a great day of music. Even the Legions of Mexican Police, sent to keep order , felt the positive vibes that flowed late into the night under the full moon.

La Celestina from Guadalajara opened the show followed by Riddim Forz from Cabo San Lucas. Mustapha 'Bald Head Dread' took the stage next, and had the crowd dancing. The Native Elements Band tore it up with a great set, the horn section getting rave reviews. Hawaiian Reggae singer Humble Soul delighted everyone with a powerful roots set that rocked the beach. The Mexican Reggae band Ganja, delayed in travel, finally arrived and closed the evening, cheered on by their fans.

Thanks to Brad and Charo and everyone who made this a wonderful experience. Due to immigration problems, we wern't able to set up the Mystic Lion booth, but, problems solved, we're ready for next year. The Reggae Ambassador Banner did provide color on the stage, and we made many new friends in Mexico.

Humble Soul and Native Elements

Thanks to all who made the latest shows a great success. The show in Santa Cruz at Moe's Alley was very memorable. Watch for Humble Soul's new CD "The Righteous Ones of the Blazing Rockets",with the Native Elements Band coming this spring. I was delighted to paint the cover art for one of my favorite singers.

Sierra Nevada World Music Festival

Once again, we'll be doing artwork for this great festival and we'll have a full Mystic Lion Booth, don't miss this show in June!

We're including Mystic Lion stickers with each CD sold in March and April.Support independent artists!

One Love and Peace from Lawrence,
Mystic Lion Art

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