Titans Of Toronto Reggae Concert @ The Opera House, Toronto, ON - Sat Mar 2nd!

A one-night-only, one-time-only coming together of the greatest Toronto Reggae artists, including Leroy Sibbles, Stranger Cole, Jay Douglas

From the mid 1960s through the 70s, the neighbourhood surrounding Eglinton and Oakwood in midtown Toronto was the creative hotbed for what would be the famed Toronto Reggae sound. The Rock Steady and Lovers Rock sounds of Leroy Sibbles, Stranger Cole, Jay Douglas, Nana McLean, and several others went on to influence Reggae artists and fans around the world.

Culchahworks, as part of its "Eglinton West Project", brings together the above artists, as well as Liberty Silver, Otis Gayle, Ossie D, Carol Brown, Jimmy Reid, Roy & Yvonne Panton, and more to be announced, for a one-night-only, one-time-only concert that not only chronicles the rich history, but makes history in and of itself. Don't miss this titanic event - sure to go down in the record books as a major moment in the musical story of Toronto and Canada.

Location:   The Opera House, 735 Queen Street East, Toronto, ON

Time: 7:30p - 10p

Tickets: $25

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Jambana @ Markham Fairgrounds, Markham, ON - Sun Aug 6th & Mon Aug 7th!

Action packed from start to finish, JAMBANA™ One World Festival is a one of a kind summer experience in Canada.

FEATURING ==> WAYNE WONDER • JOSEY WALES • CULTURE • ASSASSIN (AGENT SASCO) • OLIVER SAMUELS • HALF PINT • CULTURE • LEROY SIBBLES • EXCO LEVI & HIGH PRIEST • & MORE!

VISIT HERE FOR ALL THINGS JAMBANA™!

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JAMBANA™ represents Canada's growing cultural diversity in its finest form through performances by internationally acclaimed bands, artists and JUNO Award winners. Feel the rhythms of Reggae, World Beat, Soca, Gospel, Dance & Comedy. Experience the sights, sounds, tastes and global diversity at JAMBANA™!

==> PERFORMERS ON SUNDAY, AUGUST 6, 2017 <==
WAYNE WONDER • JOSEY WALES • CULTURE • General Trees • Chevelle Franklin • Ammoye • Lenn Hammond • Ronnie McIntosh • Dance Caribe • Eyesus • Oliver - Metro Media • Moses Revolution • Silly Walks • Joshua Lucas • Devon Irie • Jimmy Reid • Hardcore Band

==> PERFORMERS ON MONDAY, AUGUST 7, 2017 <==
ASSASSIN (AGENT SASCO) • HALF PINT • CULTURE • LEROY SIBBLES • EXCO LEVI & HIGH PRIEST • Nana McLean • Jay Cartier • Silly Walks • Stylo G • Blue Magic • Fujahtive • Alexi Couto • Al-Beeno • Lloyd Coxsone • Sound Agents • Marvia Providence • Kirk Diamond

==> SHOW MCs <==
OLIVER SAMUELS • AUDREY "DANCEHALL QUEEN" REID • Allan "Bucka" Jones • Femi Lawson • Master T

==> DJs <==
Silly Walks • Joshua Lucas • Oliver - Metro Media • Lloyd Coxsone


==> JAMBANA VILLAGES <==
• FOOD VILLAGE: All the flavours of Jamaica, the Caribbean, Africa and around the world are housed in the Food Village. No outside food or drinks are allowed.
• CHILDREN'S VILLAGE: A variety of exciting rides and games all day long. "Play all day" passes available.
• HEALTH VILLAGE: Highlighting information on lifestyle and medical approaches to healthy living
• VIP VILLAGE: All inclusive seated village including a drink, meal, seat and table in a premier position near the stage at Markham Fair Grounds.
• DOMINO VILLAGE: The Lick-A-Six Domino Tournament will play from 3pm - 7pm on July 31 and Aug 1/16. Sign up on site by 2pm.
• TRAVEL & TRADE VILLAGE: Financial, travel, new products and business opportunities in this village. JAMPRO hosts artisans from Jamaica.
• ENTERTAINMENT: Reggae, Gospel, Soca, Comedy & Dance


==> SHOW TIMES <==
Gates open at 12pm each day; Show from 1pm - 9:30pm

Location: Markham Fairgrounds, 10801 McCowan Rd., Markham, ON -

==> TICKET PRICES <==
GENERAL ADMISSION
- ADULT: $20 advance; $25 At The Gate
- CHILDREN UNDER 5: Free (ID Required)
- CHILDREN 5 to 10: $5 (ID Required)

VIP ADMISSION (w/ complimentary meal, drink, seat & tables)
- ADULT: $50 Advance; $55 At The Gate
- CHILDREN: $35 Advance

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==> FREE PARKING <==

==> SPONSORSHIP, VENDOR & ALL OTHER INQUIRIES, please contact our INFOLINE @ 905.452.1911

Herbie Fabulus presents Reggae in Toronto @ The Concert Hall, Toronto, ON - Fri Dec 16th!

 
International Reggae elite gather to celebrate the launch of the Herbie FABULUS "Good Man" EP. In addition to Herbie FABULUS, performers include Special Guest Performances by :

Leroy Sibbles, Frankie Paul, Carl Harvey, Nana McLean, Jay Martin, Errol Starr, Steele, Lazah Current and Ryan Hillis.

Hosted by Spider Jones and G98.7FMs Delroy G and DJ Karl Marshall

Location:  The Concert Hall, 888 Yonge St, Toronto ON

Time: 8:00pm
Doors open 7:00 pm

Advance Tickets:  $50.00
At Door $60.00

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Jay Douglas and Leroy Sibbles Live @ The CNE Bandshell, Exhibition Grounds, Toronto, ON - Thurs Aug 27th!

A dynamic singer and animated performer, Jay Douglas learned early on in his career that he possessed the gift for how to win over an audience, a gift he employs when he takes the stage today. With the skills of a veteran and the energy of a young man, Douglas commands the stage with an impressive wide-ranging arsenal of R&B, Soul, Top 40, Motown and Caribbean traditional favourites.

Douglas has shared the stage with a veritable Who’s Who of major stars, including R&B legends Fats Domino, Percy Sledge, The Manhattans, Peaches & Herb, Cissy Houston, Toots and the Maytals, Ziggy Marley, and Freddie McGregor.

Time: 7:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Location: CNE Bandshell Park

A “living legend”, Leroy Sibbles is one of the legendary founders of reggae music!

Born in Kingston, Jamaica, Sibbles began his career as lead singer of the rock steady group, The Heptones.  During this time, he recorded many classic reggae tunes including: Party Time, Fatty Fatty, Book of Rules, Baby Be True and Heptones Gonna Fight.   Sibbles also played a central role in the creation of many of the famous Studio One rhythm tracks, writing, arranging, as well as playing bass and providing harmony.

Sibbles spent more than 20 years helping to establish reggae music in Canada and is known as “the Godfather of reggae in Canada” and one of the “sweetest singers in the business”.  In the last 15 years, he has been touring extensively in Europe, the United Kingdom, Japan and the United States.


Time: 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Location: CNE Bandshell

Tickets: Included in price of  General Admission to grounds

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