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Sierra Nevada World Music Festival Phorum
Re: NWWRF returning for 2014 - Today
https://www.facebook.com/NoMoreNWWRFby CrookedSmile - SNWMF Phorum 2014
Re: Homegrown NW Reggae Festival 2014 - 2 days ago
Returned home today from the Homegrown NW Reggae Festival. I enjoyed myself thoroughly (thanks to a nice camping atmosphere) but I confess the musical side of this event was seriously lacking. The talent level was actually fine... while the emphasis is obviously on regional acts, I found the professionalism surprisingly consistent. The real problem with the music was the sound system, which lackeby CrookedSmile - SNWMF Phorum 2014
Re: NWWRF returning for 2014 - 4 days ago
Local newspaper article shines a light on why NWWRF has become a laughingstock: http://www.coastweekend.com/arts/northwest-world-reggae-festival-comes-to-the-north-coast/article_5817b856-10bd-11e4-be90-001a4bcf887a.htmlby CrookedSmile - SNWMF Phorum 2014
Re: Artist that have never and/or will never play snwmf again or ever - 19 days ago
Jah Cureby CrookedSmile - SNWMF Phorum 2014
Arden Park Roots' trailer stolen! - 27 days ago
California reggae/rock band Arden Park Roots just had their trailer stolen with all their gear in the Sacramento area. Please be on the lookout! More information is available on their FB page. https://facebook.com/ardenparkroots/by CrookedSmile - SNWMF Phorum 2014
Re: Seeking tips on how to avoid late night noise - 6 weeks ago
Ear plugs. I slept right next to Bun's sound system a couple years ago and he and Ninja even had trouble waking me up the next morning. A hammock helps, too. Less bass vibrations. With the lack of trees, though, that requires a portable hammock stand. Worth the trouble if you ask me.by CrookedSmile - SNWMF Phorum 2014
Re: OT: NBA PLAYOFFS 2014 - 7 weeks ago
If the Heat were the ones that sabotaged the AC, then why did the Spurs have cooling fans in their locker room while the Heat did not? Next you'll be telling us that the Blazers planted that snake in their own locker room in Round 2.by CrookedSmile - SNWMF Phorum 2014
Re: OT: NBA PLAYOFFS 2014 - 7 weeks ago
I'd say LeBron was most affected by the heat because he's the only player on the court carrying his entire team on his back. I always find it interesting when people suggest that one of the hardest-working athletes in the world lacks heart. I also wouldn't be surprised if Popovich had the Spurs training all year without AC in preparation for pulling this stunt in the Finals.by CrookedSmile - SNWMF Phorum 2014
Re: OT: NBA PLAYOFFS 2014 - 7 weeks ago
Spurs vs. Heat is looking like everything an NBA Finals should be. It's a compelling matchup, the team-first team vs. the stars-first team. This Blazer fan is rooting for the Spurs all the way, as they represent hope for every team that seeks to achieve NBA success without a player as dominant as LeBron or Durant. (I also look forward to a day when Popovich, Duncan, and Parker have retired so theby CrookedSmile - SNWMF Phorum 2014
Re: Homegrown NW Reggae Festival 2014 - 2 months ago
I'm a fan of more combos, whoever the artists are! Cooperation, not competition! (Says the guy who was picking favorites in his last post.)by CrookedSmile - SNWMF Phorum 2014
Re: Homegrown NW Reggae Festival 2014 - 2 months ago
Totally agree about Bobby Hustle. I'll take his music over Skillinjah's any day. Hopefully he got an invite, and his absence from the lineup is simply due to a previous engagement. He's definitely been touring a lot.by CrookedSmile - SNWMF Phorum 2014
Re: Homegrown NW Reggae Festival 2014 - 2 months ago
You should have gotten free passes just for being a ninja. Price is definitely right for the Homegrown Fest.by CrookedSmile - SNWMF Phorum 2014
Re: Homegrown NW Reggae Festival 2014 - 2 months ago
You going, Ninja?by CrookedSmile - SNWMF Phorum 2014
Re: Protest of Queen Ifrica - 2 months ago
Quoteeast bay herbalist I forgot....most hippies lack conviction.. So do most trolls.by CrookedSmile - SNWMF Phorum 2014
Re: Protest of Queen Ifrica - 2 months ago
Ifrica is preaching oppression, plain and simple. Innocent people are assaulted and killed regularly by people who share the views she is perpetuating. Standing up against that is a moral obligation. Unfortunately, this is true of half the singers in my music collection. I love a lot of the new music but sometimes I just gotta go back to the roots, back when hate was reserved for the downpresby CrookedSmile - SNWMF Phorum 2014
Re: Homegrown NW Reggae Festival 2014 - 2 months ago
Now that I realize this is the exact same weekend as The Festival Which Shall Not Be Named, I think I might be inspired to attend after all.by CrookedSmile - SNWMF Phorum 2014
Re: Louie Culture no-show in Portland - 2 months ago
That's the guy. I just asked him about all this on FB and was, of course, ignored and blocked. Not even one attempt at claiming innocence. He is always advertising "reggae cruises" on the Portland Spirit (tickets $25, VIP passes for $150) but I've never met anybody who has actually attended one of them. I can't help but wonder if ANY of his business is legitimate. I'm sending outby CrookedSmile - SNWMF Phorum 2014
Re: Louie Culture no-show in Portland - 2 months ago
QuoteChimino Quotebun n cheese Wicked...they have the man's phone, address, everything up there. Wow... I'm Fazebook "friends" with this guy and didn't even know it.by CrookedSmile - SNWMF Phorum 2014
Re: Louie Culture no-show in Portland - 2 months ago
Sorry if I misunderstood your intention, Jah Mike. I thought you were warning people to be wary of Louie Culture shows in the future, which to me is blaming the artist. As for your question about NWWRF 2013... I had a great time that weekend, but then again, I didn't have to pay for a ticket. My enjoyment had very little to do with the actual festival, which was a total joke. A complete embarrby CrookedSmile - SNWMF Phorum 2014
Re: Louie Culture no-show in Portland - 2 months ago
Jah Mike, it saddens me to see you automatically blame the artist without getting the whole story. Rarely does an artist refuse a stage unless there is a very serious issue. (This is your friend "Lionheart" chiming in, by the way.)by CrookedSmile - SNWMF Phorum 2014
Re: Just give Clinton Fearon his own stage... - 2 months ago
Clinton Fearon is probably my favorite living foundation artist, and not just because he lives in the PNW. I woke up this morning singing On the Other Side. "Your hands and your heart Got to be clean To reach the other side Of the mountain"by CrookedSmile - SNWMF Phorum 2014
Re: Homegrown NW Reggae Festival 2014 - 2 months ago
At least there is truth in advertising here: this is a festival for homegrown reggae music. Also, the price is right. Not many artists here that speak to me personally, but hey, I've seen worse lineups with higher price tags.by CrookedSmile - SNWMF Phorum 2014
Re: Snoop Dogg no show in Portland - 4 months ago
Hey, Snoop! Stop trying to break out of the boxes that our culture keeps trying to put you in! Stop creating what you want to create and go back to creating what we expect you to create! You're only allowed to change if you change the way we want you to!by CrookedSmile - SNWMF Phorum 2014
