Groundation in Portland OCT 26th

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BZM — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 14:38:32 -0700

Of course; no substitution for the real thing though! haha! Random question ,is it true you are mostly a liquid diet man?? Always with the shakes and whatnot? That's what Grant said at least, hahaha!!

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Ras Danny — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 11:46:39 -0700

yep, we met officially, tho been friends on di face fi bit now...

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rossta8888 — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 11:03:13 -0700

Was it hot in there or what? I was upfront for Groundation and sweated like I was in a dry sauna. I was wearing a yellow Groundation T shirt and jeans. I had on a long sleeve shirt that was a bit thicker and purchased that groundation shirt that night to wear something cooler. I needed a new Groundation shirt anyway, but man was it hot.

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BZM — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 10:52:45 -0700

Haha, I met him downstairs before JBB took the stage, my bredren Grant (also known as Elijah Fari) introduced us. I was the six foot five skinny dude wearing tan Nike chino pants, tie-dye shirt and black beanie! also had on a dark blue striped hoodie for much of the show (big mistake)

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rossta8888 — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 10:26:40 -0700

Did you meet Ras Danny at the show to BZM? I met him upstairs by the bar and someone was chatting with him as I introduced myself to him. LOL maybe that was you talking to him?

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BZM — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 12:27:44 -0700

It was really meeting you, Ras Danny! (if you read this, lol). We in Fishbowl will definitely try to get some recordings for ya soon! Funny meeting someone as tall and skinny as I am, lol

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rossta8888 — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 08:33:49 -0700

Yes very nice to meet you to Ras Danny and Bun N Cheese!! I enjoyed the night! JBB played a great set, and Groundation was great as always and the DJ was off the hook! ( I missed Alcyon but i catch him a lot.) Was nice to see such a packed house! I-Taweh in Portland is next!! Not sure i can make it but looks like a great show. George Nooks, Stop that Train. I had never heard that version and enjoyed it Bun N Chesse. Thank you

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bun n cheese — Sun, 28 Oct 2012 21:53:41 -0700

Thanks for the reply blazeiyah, glad you enjoyed it.

Here is the setlist

Set 1
Undivided Roots - Corner Shop
Amharic - Irie Feelings
U-Roy ft Harrison Professor Stafford - Call On Jah
Tony Tuff - Hold Tight
The Branches - War Race
Johnny Osbourne - Ready Or Not
Michael Prophet - Youthman
Johnny Osbourne - What A Fire

Set 2
Easy Star All-Stars ft Mikey General - Thriller
Easy Star All-Stars ft Luciano - Billie Jean
Mad Bwoy Ft Gregory Isaacs - Rumors
Wrongtom Meets Deemas J - Jump Move Rock
Wrongtom Meets Deemas J ft Ammoye - We Do Dance
Solo Banton ft Michael Prophet - Open Your Eyes
Michael Prophet - Gunman 12"

Set 3
Dennis Brown - Want To Be No General
Linval Thompson - Border Line
George Nooks - Stop That Train
Anthony Cruz - Crying For Peace
Richie Spice - King Land
Jahbalance - Quarter Pound A Collie

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Ras Danny — Sun, 28 Oct 2012 15:11:32 -0700

was real nice meeting You, Tyler / bless up

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blazeiyah — Sun, 28 Oct 2012 10:10:44 -0700

nice clean mix bun, good work with the tempo* slice 'em up xacto

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bun n cheese — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 15:44:07 -0700

Nice to meet you rossta8888

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From last night's session

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rossta8888 — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 08:29:35 -0700

TONIGHT! ROLL CALL? Who all is going I would love to meet up with any Oregon boardies.

Tyler

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rossta8888 — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 18:43:23 -0700

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Mikey J.

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rossta8888
Nice Mikey J thank you for sharing! How was the show in San Luis Obispo? beatiful part of california. I am so looking forward to their show in Portland. Ryan is wicked on that bass!

The show was great. I don't listen to much of their studio stuff aside from Hebron Gate, but typcially enjoy their live performances for the shear level of musicianship that they bring to the stage. Been linking with them for shows off and on for about 10 years now and they are very humble and down-to-earth people.

SLO is a beautiful part of the country and I actually live 10mi south of SLO in Shell Beach. I have been blessed to have Midnite over at our house for dinner back in 2005 or 2006 when the band consisted of Vaughn of vocals. Ron on keys, Philip on bass, Dion on drums, and Abijah on guitar. Most people and bands enjoy their time here on the Central Coast of CA. In the past, most would simply pass through between shows in the Bay Area/Santa Cruz and Los Angeles, but more and more have been booking shows in SLO Town and Santa Barbara in the past 15 years.

Mikey J.[/quote

That's awesome! I am a huge Midnite fan. What an experience!! We are so blessed on the west coast!! I used to spend a lot of time in Santa Cruz and had a buddy in SLO. Now that I live in Oregon I miss the ocean but love life in Oregon!

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AJ — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 16:36:06 -0700

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papa ray
I WILL be seeing the current edition of the Skatalites tonight

See you there. The five or six times I've seen the Skatalites, they have always been top notch.

My wife & I did enjoy the Groundation set @ SNWMF 2001. I have not seen or heard Groundation since. The drummer did give us a poster. Enjoy the show.

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Mikey J. — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 14:24:01 -0700

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rossta8888
Nice Mikey J thank you for sharing! How was the show in San Luis Obispo? beatiful part of california. I am so looking forward to their show in Portland. Ryan is wicked on that bass!

The show was great. I don't listen to much of their studio stuff aside from Hebron Gate, but typcially enjoy their live performances for the shear level of musicianship that they bring to the stage. Been linking with them for shows off and on for about 10 years now and they are very humble and down-to-earth people.

SLO is a beautiful part of the country and I actually live 10mi south of SLO in Shell Beach. I have been blessed to have Midnite over at our house for dinner back in 2005 or 2006 when the band consisted of Vaughn of vocals. Ron on keys, Philip on bass, Dion on drums, and Abijah on guitar. Most people and bands enjoy their time here on the Central Coast of CA. In the past, most would simply pass through between shows in the Bay Area/Santa Cruz and Los Angeles, but more and more have been booking shows in SLO Town and Santa Barbara in the past 15 years.

Mikey J.

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ulotrichi — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 12:00:47 -0700

I think folks who compare Groundation's newest works against their older albums would notice an evolution in the overall sound, but especially in vocals. Harrison's voice seems to have really opened up over the years, much more comfortable these days with more range.

2012

2000

Still find it interesting how his voice and this band has amassed a massive following internationally while still comparatively underground here in the States. Either way, in my opinion the musiciansis make up the most dynamic contemproary band that plays Reggae music today.

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rossta8888 — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 11:47:47 -0700

Nice Mikey J thank you for sharing! How was the show in San Luis Obispo? beatiful part of california. I am so looking forward to their show in Portland. Ryan is wicked on that bass!

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Mikey J. — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 10:44:38 -0700

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rossta8888
Must have been in Europe. They didn't play in the states I believe.

I played a show with them in San Luis Obispo, CA this past Feb or March. Ryan had told me that they were planning on touring abroad and returning in the Fall to the US in support of their latest release.

Mikey J.

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Ninja — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 09:56:48 -0700

XACT CHANGE HI FI will be on the 1's and 2's...Should be a MASSIVE turnout knowing PDX.

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papa ray — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 09:53:58 -0700

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ulotrichi
Where did you catch them Papa Ray?

Mea culpa, y'all----been away a few days, w/ family/debates/Card baseball/leaf raking, etc.

I misspoke, & what I meant was I had seen the numerous clips floating around of live performances & had vetted their latest release on VP. (Mebbe I should refrain making comments right after taking that after-work draw...>:D<)

Can't get past the vocalist, but again--- it's the reason menues are handed out at restaurants.

I WILL be seeing the current edition of the Skatalites tonight, & they shall be joined by a group I personally rank bettah' than Groundation:
the 25 year + St. Louis institution Murder City Players, who drop ska/rocksteady/rub-a-dub/roots with equal facility, have a horn section that smokes, and in vocalist Tony Rome a singer most soulful & sweet, one that doesnt make you wince---actually, at this game he trumps any Cali male vocalist I've seen. Last fall on a double-bill outdoors, they smoked the current edition of English Beat without even trying.

Tomorrow night: Capleton.

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rossta8888 — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 18:37:03 -0700

Must have been in Europe. They didn't play in the states I believe.

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ulotrichi — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 14:21:28 -0700

Where did you catch them Papa Ray?

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papa ray — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 18:46:53 -0700

Saw Groundation this summer, and would rate them solid but unremarkable.

To each their own, and take your pleasure where you find it.

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ankhlove — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 17:47:01 -0700

e n j o i ~

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rossta8888 — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 15:15:25 -0700

Joe you have never listened to Groundation?? You must check them out!! Amazing band!! (tu) To each their own Ras Danny, I understand Groundation is not everyones cup of tea. THey are not MIDNITE but I really enjoy them. I am ready for more MIDNITE, 7 Generations was like a tease. LOL A tease i enjoyed a lot but I am ready for another show! Maybe February they will be back in Portland or Provolt.

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rogueagent — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 09:40:07 -0700

I don't doubt you Ras, just thought it was funny...that's all! :)-D

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Ras Danny — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 09:16:13 -0700

he did not have that same "crew" with him in 2007... so it is somewhat easy to overs that they may not have really known...
there are live witnesses to the 2007 meeting... jus sayin...

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rogueagent — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 08:18:47 -0700

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Ras Danny
that is not true, Joe... they both played the 2007 fest, and met then...
they seem to forget that this year... older age, memory fading...

LOL, Ras D...that is too funny!!! (:P)

Pato's crew definitely proclaimed it was the first time the two met...so much so that they posted one of my photos of the two of them on stage together (at the link below) on Pato's FB Page with this comment: "Check out Pato Banton and Luciano on stage. It's the first time they met and they sure did mash up the place!"

Pato Banton & Luciano Together at NWWRF 2012

Now as for the topic at hand, I can't say that I have ever listened to any Groundation at all...but this thread definitely makes me curious to check them out...!

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papajoshua — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 04:25:52 -0700

Another day but the same arguments the same board. Have fun!

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Ras Danny — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 20:25:04 -0700

as for the topic at hand here, I really don't get excited over Groundation.
I go to the shows basically becas I feel it is my duty to be at as many
reggae shows that come through here as possible... but I most all ways
leave early.... it jus doesn't do much for me my most favored part of their
set is the part when percussionist Mingo Lewis Jr. does his solo!
that moves me!

Harrison now, as The Professor... these recording are a whole different
thing! I feel this stuff although I have not yet checked the latest, Throw
Down Your Arms...

my 2 cents