United States

Las Vegas

Nevada

Charles Stewart (born June 26, 1971), better known as Chali 2na, is an American rapper and hip hop artist, associated with the groups Jurassic 5 and Ozomatli. He is known for his baritone and quick delivery rapping style.

Chali 2na

Everyone is starved for connection, and excited to let the sparks fly again. LIB is not just a music festival; It’s not just an event you pop in and out of. LIB is a space where connection and expressiveness are made possible, where lifelong friendships and memories are made. LIB is a place where the people you meet for the first time become friends, and where the people you’ve known all along become family.

We are ecstatic to reunite with you, and to make new memories that will be cherished for years to come.


Everyone is starved for connection, and excited to let the sparks fly again. LIB is not just a music festival; It’s not just an event you pop in and out of. LIB is a space where connection and expressiveness are made possible, where lifelong friendships and memories are made. LIB is a place where the people you meet for the first time become friends, and where the people you’ve known all along become family.

Lightning In A Bottle

California Vibrations is a three day festival that will take place at Marina Green Park in Long Beach, CA.


Cali Vibes Fest

Long Beach

The second annual Catskill Mountain Jubilee takes place August 11th through 14th, 2022 at upstate New York’s Blackthorne Resort in East Durham New York. The festival will be home to over 30 musical acts whose style range from reggae, Grateful Dead, rock & roll, bluegrass and funk.

Blackthorne Resort has a massive area designated for camping, hundreds of fully functional RV spots, hotel-cabins, a swimming pool and even a haunted house.

Catskill Mountain Jubilee also features an array of vendors, arts and crafts and performing artists. We work hard to ensure that there are both local and national artists and vendors representing many different types of artists and foods. We’ve also made sure to include both vendors and nonprofits that are local to Greene County, and we’ll be highlighting the different historic fixtures spread throughout the property so that fans can get to know the area that’s so graciously agreed to host our little community – this year, and for many years to come.

Blackthorne Resort
Catskill Mountain Jubilee is held at Blackthorne Resort located on over 100 acres in the northern Catskill Mountains. Blackthorne offers RV camping, tent camping, onsite lodging, historical structures, natural bodies of water, exciting landmarks, multiple stages, a pool and plenty of room for activities. Blackthorne is no stranger to hosting exciting large events and we are excited to share this incredible property!

The second annual Catskill Mountain Jubilee takes place August 11th through 14th, 2022 at upstate New York’s Blackthorne Resort in East Durham New York. The festival will be home to over 30 musical acts whose style range from reggae, Grateful Dead, rock & roll, bluegrass and funk.

Catskill Mountain Jubilee

FORMAT welcomes a diverse range of globally renowned international and local musicians and artists, alongside emerging talent and a myriad of special performances and surprise acts.

FORMAT is a multidisciplinary experience unifying over eighty live music acts with two dozen visual, performance, and institutional artists from around the world. Set on 250 acres of a natural landing strip surrounded by a forested ravine, the festival aims to encourage discovery, spark curiosity, and build community.

FORMAT welcomes a diverse range of globally renowned international and local musicians and artists, alongside emerging talent and a myriad of special performances and surprise acts.FORMAT is a multidisciplinary experience unifying over eighty live music acts with two dozen visual, performance, and institutional artists from around the world. Set on 250 acres of a natural landing strip surrounded by a forested ravine, the festival aims to encourage discovery, spark curiosity, and build community.

Format Festival

After a four year absence, Rifflandia Festival will make its long awaited return this September 15th-18th. Flagship venues include The Park (Royal Athletic Park) and Electric Avenue (Arts and Innovation District). This year’s lineup features Lorde, Charli XCX, Lauv, Cypress Hill, Black Pumas, Ben Harper, and so many more!

The Park (licensed, all ages) will again feature two stages and play host to some of the festival’s biggest acts. Music lovers of all ages can take in the performances and experience a full array of exciting festival amenities, vendors and activations. Electric Avenue (licensed,19+) returns as Rifflandia’s main night attraction, featuring the legendary Phillips Backyard and six new stages located in the The Powerhouse and Club KWENCH, including an immersive geodesic dome.

"It feels amazing to be bringing this event back to the city we love! Our lineup is exceptional this year, and we are working hard to create an elevated festival experience that celebrates our past while launching us into the future!" – Nick Blasko, President & CEO, Rifflandia Festival

About Rifflandia
Established in 2008, Rifflandia Festival is one of the longest running large-scale music & arts festivals in Western Canada. Spanning four days every September (hence the slogan “September Forever”) a unique combination of the urban decentralized festival at Electric Avenue, with the traditional grassy field festival experience at The Park, Rifflandia welcomes over 40,000 music lovers to Victoria BC for performances by top international and national acts alongside new and emerging artists. As a beloved staple in the Province’s Capital City, Rifflandia compliments the city’s culture of supporting locals by featuring Victoria based businesses such as food & beverage entrepreneurs and creative artisans.

After a four year absence, Rifflandia Festival will make its long awaited return this September 15th-18th. Flagship venues include The Park (Royal Athletic Park) and Electric Avenue (Arts and Innovation District). This year’s lineup features Lorde, Charli XCX, Lauv, Cypress Hill, Black Pumas, Ben Harper, and so many more!

Rifflandia

Handmade in 2004, Nectar Lounge is Seattle’s largest indoor/outdoor music venue. We are located in Fremont, the Center of the Universe, and we are fortunate to be surrounded by some of Seattle’s most iconic attractions. Our goal is to bring all genres to our stage and all sorts of people together in our space. We are a home-away-from-home and all are welcome here – to drink, dance and enjoy incredible music, the one language we all speak.

We are the only venue of our kind in Seattle, one that showcases artists not only from all genres, but from all corners of the world. We take a global approach to music and to our space to ensure that every sound is heard and everyone feels like they’ve found their “third place” in Seattle when they come to Nectar.

Our space features three full-service bars, an upstairs mezzanine with ample seating that overlooks our stage and main floor and a covered outdoor patio with stage views.

We bring national and local musicians spanning every genre to our stage, including artists that play world music, folk, bluegrass, Americana, funk, jam, hip-hop, electronic, DJ/dance and more.

We are proud to have hosted many great artists, including Pretty Lights, Macklemore, The Presidents of the United States of America, Bassnectar, Greensky Bluegrass, Wiz Khalifa,Bon Iver, Allen Stone, Phosphorescent, Third World, Afrika Bambaataa, Janelle Monae, Aloe Blacc, Peter Rowan, Two Door Cinema Club, The Head and the Heart, Reggie Watts, Collie Buddz, Brandi Carlile, Barrington Levy, Sebastian Bach, The Motet, People Under the Stairs, The Wailers, Chali 2Na, Bernie Worrell, Doctor Fink and many more.

Handmade in 2004, Nectar Lounge is Seattle’s largest indoor/outdoor music venue. We are located in Fremont, the Center of the Universe, and we are fortunate to be surrounded by some of Seattle’s most iconic attractions. Our goal is to bring all genres to our stage and all sorts of people together in our space. We are a home-away-from-home and all are welcome here – to drink, dance and enjoy incredible music, the one language we all speak.

Nectar Lounge

Fremont

With stunningly glamorous interior décor and flawless specialized design work in all the details of the club, the Great Northern comes together to create a classy and sophisticated venue. The team that is behind Monarch Club weaves together an art deco inspired design with high tech sound and lighting, offering both the beauty from chandeliers and stained-glass windows to an out of this world DJ performance that is offset with giant LED projections and a restored classic Richard Long sound system. With an amazing array of cocktails and VIP bottle service, as well as the aerial acrobats performing as they dangle from the high beamed ceilings of the Great Northern, guests will be able to enjoy one of the most unique nightlife experiences in San Francisco. 

Great Northern

Mission District

Famous DJs spin into the wee hours for packed crowds at this Friday & Saturday night dance club

1015 Folsom

SoMa

Commodore Ballroom is a renowned music venue, dance floor and nightclub located in Vancouver, British Columbia. The building was built in the Art Deco style of the late 1920s. Best known for showcasing special performances, the venue is also famous for its sprung dance floor, whose horsehair lining absorbs, rather than reflecting back, some of the impact of dancers’ feet. This stylish Art Deco Venue hosts world famous concerts and international corporate functions for up to 990 people. With state of the art sound and lighting and onsite catering services, the Commodore Ballroom is located close to all major hotels in the heart of downtown. Talking Heads, Tina Turner, Dire Straits, Dizzy Gillespie, The Beastie Boys, Kiss, Nirvana, The Police, Snoop Dogg & Dr. Dre, The Clash, Emmylou Harris and Paul Oakenfold are just a sampling of an unprecedented string of national & international touring acts to have played the Commodore Ballroom.

Commodore Ballroom

Downtown

The Levitt Pavilion here in Denver is part of a growing family of outdoor Levitt music venues and concert sites across America. This year, through permanent Levitt venues and the Levitt AMP Music Series, 550+ free Levitt concerts will be presented in 26 towns and cities. Each celebrates its own community and presents high caliber entertainment featuring a rich array of music genres. As coveted anchors of community life, families, friends and neighbors of all ages and backgrounds come together on Levitt lawns through the power of free, live music. Leading the program’s nationwide growth is the Mortimer & Mimi Levitt Foundation, a pioneer in the creative placemaking movement. 

Levitt Pavilion Denver is a non-profit established with the purpose of building community through music. Levitt Pavilion Denver operates on a mission to bridge cultural gaps and to find ways to erase divisions and embrace differences in our community. We believe in embracing the local, including the musicians, staff, artists and sponsors. Levitt Pavilion Denver is more than just another music venue – it is a nexus for local non-profits and arts groups across the Rocky Mountain region. Located in Ruby Hill Park, Levitt Pavilion 

The Levitt Pavilion here in Denver is part of a growing family of outdoor Levitt music venues and concert sites across America. This year, through permanent Levitt venues and the Levitt AMP Music Series, 550+ free Levitt concerts will be presented in 26 towns and cities. Each celebrates its own community and presents high caliber entertainment featuring a rich array of music genres. As coveted anchors of community life, families, friends and neighbors of all ages and backgrounds come together on Levitt lawns through the power of free, live music. Leading the program’s nationwide growth is the Mortimer & Mimi Levitt Foundation, a pioneer in the creative placemaking movement. 

Levitt Pavilion

Music Box is a concert venue and event space in downtown San Diego. Situated in Little Italy, Music Box features a diverse array of talented performers, including nationally celebrated artists, local legends, and up-and-coming acts. Their tri-level site boasts audiophile-quality acoustics, locally sourced menus, and generously spacious floor plans. With capacity of over 700 patrons, the event space is large enough for the full concert experience, yet cozy enough to feel like you’re at an intimate show with your favorite band. Music Box offers relaxing lounge areas, booth seating, outdoor patios, and views of the stage throughout the venue. And their VIP experience boasts options such as plush opera seating and an elite private-access room. Music Box has menu options available during all open hours, and can also provide pre-show catering, as well as private dining environments. Small plates, seasonal favorites, and crafts on draft are the perfect accompaniment to the music, and make for a lively and sociable dining experience. The venue features live music and entertainment throughout the week.

Music Box

The Oxford Art Factory is a two room, multi-functional venue that has re-shaped entertainment in Sydney.

Inspired by Andy Warhol’s Factory in New York during the 60’s, the venue creates a cultural focal point for international and local artists, providing them with a world-class platform from which to showcase their talents to an estimated weekly audience of over 5,000 people.

The Oxford Art Factory is more than just an impressive space. It is an informed response to Sydney’s desire for a dynamic new entertainment experience. From the interior fit-out to bar operations, entertainment bookings to marketing – every component of the Oxford Art Factory draws upon the experience of industry leaders to ensure that the atmosphere is second to none.

The Oxford Art Factory aims to work as a three-tiered enterprise, comprised of ‘The Gallery’, ‘The Live Art Space’ and ‘The Cube’.

Each area of the venue has the capacity to work as a stand-alone entity whilst also operating as a combined and coherent business. As its name suggests, ‘art’ provides the framework for this venue concept, and throughout it creates a showcase for visual art, performance art and live music.

The Oxford Art Factory is a two room, multi-functional venue that has re-shaped entertainment in Sydney.Inspired by Andy Warhol’s Factory in New York during the 60’s, the venue creates a cultural focal point for international and local artists, providing them with a world-class platform from which to showcase their talents to an estimated weekly audience of over 5,000 people.

Oxford Art Factory

Fish Outta Water

Comin' Thru

Anthony Cornelius Hamilton (born January 28, 1971) is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer who rose to fame with his platinum-selling second studio album Comin' from Where I'm From (2003), which featured the title track single "Comin' from Where I'm From" and the follow-up "Charlene". Nominated for 17 Grammy Awards, he is also known for the song "Freedom" from the soundtrack album of Django Unchained co-written and sung as a duo with indie soul singer Elayna Boynton.

Anthony Hamilton

Don't Stop

The Movement is an American reggae band originally formed in Columbia, South Carolina, in 2003. The two founding members, Josh Swain and Jordan Miller, then relocated to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where they acquired a live rhythm section in the form of local Philadelphia musicians Jay Schmidt and Gary Jackson.

The Movement

Jurassic 5

Ways Of The World

Break in the Glass (with Chali 2Na of Jurassic 5)

When the tiny baby boy echoed his first cry on August 22 in Waterhouse, Kingston Jamaica, it was no ordinary sound but a symbol of great things to come. A revolution was on the verge for the dancehall industry on that day when Moses Davis a.ka. Beenie Man was born. He is the youngest artiste to have ever entered the thriving dancehall business in the early 80’s at the age of 10 and to rock the microphone like any veteran. While ordinary children would be busy playing football, marble games and other childhood indulgences, Beenie Man was having studio sessions and writing songs, this was a clear indication that Beenie man would eventually become a fixture in the entertainment industry.

Beenie Man was soon attending business meetings with record producer Junjo Lawes, who later reordered his first big single “Too Fancy”. Following the debut single, this young star was now in the stardom mode and the inner circle and by 1983, he was djing on various sound systems and appearing on some of the biggest show, working along side the stalwarts in the business. He was recording few songs with Barrington Levy two namely are “Under Mi Sensi” and “Two Sounds” these songs later become popular ghetto anthems especially on sound system that Beenie man was apart of.

In the early 90s the indomitable Beenie Man hooked up with Patrick Robert and formed Shocking Vibes Production along with ex-stable mate Little Lenny and Kirk Davis. Roberts then became the wind in Beenie man’s career and he launched him into more spotlight. Beenie man was now doing a lot of recordings and appearing on several big shows, such as Reggae Sunsplash, Ghetto Splash, Sting, Teen Splash amongst many others. He linked with top producers Sly & Robbie who helped him produced a re make of Bob Marley’s song “No Woman No Cry”.

Beenie Man recorded a slew of hit songs throughout the 90’s that captured the dancehall arena, dancehall fans were busy learning and practicing the new dance move “World Dance”, which was followed by more hit songs such as “Defend It” and “Dis Unu Fi Hear”, “Damsel Ship”, “Suzuki”, “Ole Dawg”, “Slam”, “Ketteh Drum” and many more. His performance in the music industry landed him the title DJ of the year in 1994, the same year that these singles were released. This was a significant year for Beenie Man; he also released his debut album which was titled “Blessed” which included a grip of hit songs.

By now, Beenie man had gone international; his songs were blazing the clubs and radio stations in England. The following year was even bigger and more successful for Beenie Man; he was doing major collaborations with Dennis Brown, Triston Palmer and Mad Cobra. In fact his biggest collaborations for that era were with Lady Saw for the song “Healing” and “Papa Was a Rolling Stone” that he did with Third World. This was another fantastic year for Beenie Man and he was back in line for DJ of the year for the second consecutive time.

1996 gave birth to Beenie Man official album “Maestro”; this was produced by manager Patrick Roberts. This album was very rich in content and featured an array of different songs each with a unique mood. The album was a huge success in Britain and the following year Beenie Man’s collaboration with Chevelle Franklin was climbing the UK charts with his latest single “Who I Am” following rapidly behind. It was not long before the songs took over the number one spot on the UK chart consecutively. While back home in Jamaica, Beenie Man was blazing the charts with his hit songs. Subsequent to Maestro the “many moods of Moses was unleashed which unfolded another chapter in Beenie Man’s life, the album did not fail to entertain with a myriads of songs.

By 1998 Beenie Man was headlining shows and was the most sought after artiste. He headlined Reggae Sunsplash in that year and it was in this very year that he signed his first major record contract with Virgin records out of England. He released his third album “Art & Life” under Virgin Records this album showcased Beenie Man’s musical ingenuity and lyrical depth. In fact it was this album that Beenie Man won his first Grammy. He later worked with superstars like Janet Jackson and Wyclef Jean who were featured on his album “Tropical Storm” in 2002. He then released Back to Basic in 2004 which was hardcore dancehall and in 2005 he released “Undisputed” album that earned him the title King of the Dancehall.

Beenie Man has a number of number one hit singles both locally and international namely sim sima(remix), world dance, slam, (produced by D. Kelly) dancehall queen, dude featuring Ms. Ting, Who Am I, King of The Dance hall to name a few. His contribution to the music industry is immeasurable and his work was recognized in by the University of The West Indies, when they honored him with his doctorial title, hence, “The Doctor”.

Beenie Man is the embodiment of an authentic recording artiste; he can sing dj, dance and is considered a fashion icon. He has a tremendous musical track record that speaks volumes about his character. After over 20 years in the entertainment business, he started as a child and now he is a grown man not any man but the King of The Dancehall.

Beenie Man

International

Krafty Kuts

Hands High

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In just a few short years, The Funk Hunters have built an internationalfollowing, releasing music on labels around the globe and showcasing theirsignature high-energy DJ sets at some of the world's most popular musicfestivals and clubs. The duo (Dunks & The Outlier) first teamed up becauseof a mutual love for "Hunting" good music, and today this passionstill rings true as they continue to champion the simple but often lost ideathat the music itself comes first, regardless of attachments to genre. The FunkHunters name is now in high demand, receiving bookings, accolades, and remixrequests from all corners of the electronic music scene.

Armed with 4-turntables and the unique ability to create live mashups andremixes, their DJ sets standout. Seamlessly blending original productions witheverything from HipHop to Funk, Disco to House, Dubstep to DnB, and everythingin between, The Funk Hunters create original sets never replicated. It's notuncommon to find this duo headlining an all bass music festival one night andthen performing a funk, soul, or boogie set the next. They have toured acrossCanada multiple times, played to crowds of thousands at renowned festivals suchas the Shambhala Music Festival and the Telus World Ski & SnowboardFestival, and have been invited to share the stage with musical pioneers likeZ-Trip, RJD2, and Cut Chemist. In 2010, they completed their first month-longinternational tour, playing shows across the country of Brazil. 2012 will seethem complete their first tour of the UK & Europe.

On the production front, their original music and remixes have been playedaround the world in clubs and on radio-stations alike. Signed to Ghetto Funk,Roca Records, Fort Knox Recordings, Manmade Records, Homebreakin Records, andSwing Set Sounds, The Funk Hunters' releases prove again that their musicaltaste and influence spans all genres. They've now just launched their ownlabel, ReSoul Records, to distribute future releases while still maintainingclose partnerships with labels like Goodgroove Records (UK) to produce theirown acclaimed events that bring international talent to Canada.

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Tom Thum

ILLectric EP

Word To Spread

Get Focused

Defunk

Get Involved

Lyrics Born

Gift Of Gab

Adventures Of A Reluctant Superhero

Guard The Fort

Dynamite MC, (born & Dominic Smith, 7 October) grew up around the world , Germany, Ireland, Brazil , Gloucester , Bristol and now London. He originally gained prominence in jungle/drum and bass, working with Roni Size and Reprazent, but has also released hip hop and breaks and garage material.

He started his MCing career on pirate radio station, Crush FM, broadcasting in Gloucester South West England during the early 1990s. He met Roni Size in 1994 and began MCing for the Full Cycle crew. When the Bristol collective formed the live band Reprazent, Dynamite shared vocal duties with singer, Onallee. Their debut album New Forms won the Mercury Music Prize in 1997. Dynamite's role was enhanced for Reprazent's second album, the hip-hop influenced In The Mode (2000).

Following this, Dynamite has collaborated with a range of artists including The Nextmen, DJ Skitz, Scratch Perverts, Andy C and DJ Zinc, Krafty Kuts releasing a solo album The World of Dynamite (2004). In 2006 a mixtape CD, "Big Man Talk" was released on the Strong Records label (featuring samples from Enya and Kanye West).

The track, "Bounce", is featured on the soundtrack of Madden NFL '07.

"Bounce" and "After Party" also feature in the video game, Need for Speed: Carbon.

Dynamite then spent 3 years as a radio host on Kiss Fm , interviewing Lady Gaga, P Diddy, Ja Rule, Estelle, Chip, Redman, Shaggy, Sway, Wretch 32, Robin Thicke, Nicole Sherzinger and many more ..

Best Chali 2na Songs of All Time - Top 10 Tracks

Best Chali 2na Songs of All Time - Top 10 Tracks

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Westwood Halloween with Chali 2na, Cut Chemist, Stickybuds and LIINKS

1. Comin' Thru

2. Don't Stop

3. Break in the Glass (with Chali 2Na of Jurassic 5)

4. International

5. Hands High

6. Word To Spread

7. Get Focused

8. Get Involved

9. Guard The Fort

10. Waste No Time

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Westwood Halloween with Chali 2na, Cut Chemist, Stickybuds and LIINKS