2012 Northwest Folklife Festival: Full Schedule

4:20pm PDT

Sarah Christine

Positive Reggae, R&B and Soul

Friday May 25, 2012 4:20pm - 4:55pm PDT
Mural Amphitheatre 47.62057, -122.35049

Music Performance, (if applicable)

Genre CB -- Caribbean-Reggae
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Biography Sarah Christine has spent the past 12 years honing her craft and evolving as an artist by performing throughout the West Coast and Hawaii both as a solo act and harmony singer with numerous artists and bands. Sarah Christine is driven by her desire to spread the message of peace positivity and natural awareness to a global audience. "My hope is to inspire people to remember that this life is a gift, and to embrace everyday as an opportunity to become the best versions of ourselves."

5:10pm PDT

Adrian Xavier & Friends

Positive uplifting reggae

Friday May 25, 2012 5:10pm - 5:45pm PDT
Mural Amphitheatre 47.62057, -122.35049

Music Performance, (if applicable)

Genre CB -- Caribbean-Reggae
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Biography Adrian Xavier experienced a diverse spectrum of cultures and ways of life growing up on the west coast, traveling between Seattle and L.A. A internationally acclaimed Seattle-based musician, he has been performing and headlining events for over a decade, performing and working with many legendary musicians. Adrian Xavier makes dynamic original world music, blending elements of reggae, rock, dub, folk, hip-hop and more to create his signature sound. He is committed to being a voice for the voiceless, performing extensively for events that benefit the environment, indigenous peoples and youth organizations. His music crosses social cultural barriers and strives to provide a deeper understanding of our global community. Performing extensively at colleges, festivals and schools, Adrian Xavier has been able to inspire a broad range of ages and backgrounds.

7:45pm PDT

Unite-One

Uniting One Person at a Time

Friday May 25, 2012 7:45pm - 8:20pm PDT
Mural Amphitheatre 47.62057, -122.35049

Music Performance, Friday Night Groove Party: Sponsored by by TheSunBreak.com

Genre CB -- Caribbean-Reggae
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Biography Seattle based band seeking to inspire social change through the communication of conscious music. With the support of international roots label Culture Yard Records and a foundation in Funk, Reggae, Blues, and improvisational Jam dynamics, Unite-One has rocked performances ranging from 100% Solar Powered outdoor concerts to headlining sets @ Seattle's own Nectar Lounge. This band stands for sustainability, innovation, Peace, and a love of pure harmony; keep a lookout for their 20 track debut album "Natural Wealth."

3:00pm PDT

The Skarate Kids

Ska Hits

Monday May 28, 2012 3:00pm - 3:30pm PDT
Mural Amphitheatre 47.62057, -122.35049

Music Performance, Ska Beat

Genre CB -- Caribbean-Reggae
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Biography There were not enough ska hits so we made a ska band

3:05pm PDT

Georgetown Orbits

Ska, Rocksteady, Reggae

Monday May 28, 2012 3:05pm - 4:15pm PDT
Mural Amphitheatre 47.62057, -122.35049

Music Performance, Ska Beat

Genre CB -- Caribbean-Reggae
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Biography The Georgetown Orbits boast a heavy regimen of traditional Ska and upbeat, roots-influenced Reggae. They are turning heads in the Northwest as one of the few bands to pay tribute to the old sounds of Jamaican Ska, a style which has gained notable popularity in Seattle since the band’s conception in late 2004.

6:00pm PDT

Hybrid Vibe

Metaphysical Dub

Monday May 28, 2012 6:00pm - 6:30pm PDT
Mural Amphitheatre 47.62057, -122.35049

Music Performance, Reggae Rising Party

Genre CB -- Caribbean-Reggae
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Biography We are very diverse Group of Musicians from the Cashmere Valley in Washington State. Our main goal is to raise awareness and consciousness through music. we play uplifting and spiritual sound vibrations. We would very much appreciate playing this performance event and would take it as a blessing.

6:45pm PDT

The Highlife

New Reggae Latin Music

Monday May 28, 2012 6:45pm - 7:15pm PDT
Mural Amphitheatre 47.62057, -122.35049

Music Performance, Reggae Rising Party

Genre CB -- Caribbean-Reggae
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Biography The Highlife is a quintet of 5 Northwest Musicians who present Seattle with a new sound combining reggae, jazz, Latin, and Afro-Caribbean elements. Dancing music with beautiful melodies, funky beats, and important lyrics. Each musician brings their own songs and styles to the group to form the Highlife Sound. Whether you like to take it slow, or stay till the end of the show, the Highlife will get you there.

7:30pm PDT

Kore Ionz

Seattle World-Reggae-Rockers

Monday May 28, 2012 7:30pm - 8:00pm PDT
Mural Amphitheatre 47.62057, -122.35049

Music Performance, Reggae Rising Party

Genre CB -- Caribbean-Reggae
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Biography Seattle world-reggae-rockers kicked off 2011 with a live in-studio performance on KEXP 90.3 FM in January that peaked at #19 on the station’s Top Live Performances chart, falling right below Death Cab For Cutie. Kore Ionz finished off the set, hosted by Kid Hops, with a world premiere of the title track from the Love You Better EP, self-released on May 28, 2011. In late June 2011 “Love You Better” went on heavy rotation on KPVS Native FM on the Big Island of Hawai’i, staying on their Daily Top 5 for nearly two months, hitting the #1 most requested spot in the middle of July. The band flew out to Hawai’i for some immediate radio promotion, including a live in-studio on KDNN Island 98.5 on Honolulu with Phat Joe and The Reggae Café. On August 20, 2011 Kore Ionz self-released the long-anticipated World War Free. Featuring production by Mell Dettmer (Femi Kuti, Clinton Fearon), the full-length opens a dialogue on how our history has shaped the present state of the world, and how our actions will ultimately shape the future. Prometheus Brown of renowned Seattle hip-hop duo Blue Scholars makes a special guest appearance on the single “First Avenue.” Kore Ionz have shared the stage with The Wailers, Steel Pulse, Third World, Ky-Mani Marley, Katchafire, J Boog, and two-time Grammy award winner Common.

8:15pm PDT

Clinton Fearon and Boogie Brown Band

Donate Now!

Roots Reggae

Monday May 28, 2012 8:15pm - 8:45pm PDT
Mural Amphitheatre 47.62057, -122.35049

Music Performance, Reggae Rising Party

Genre CB -- Caribbean-Reggae
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Biography Clinton Fearon is a composer, writer, singer and player of instruments since his early teens and a professional since the age of 19. He was born in Jamaica and become the well-known bassist, vocalist and lyricist for The Gladiators as well as a house musician for Coxsonne Dodd’s Studio One and Lee “Scratch” Perry’s Black Ark Studio, two of the main producers of the island. He also composed some everlasting basslines for well-known artists like Yabby You, Jimmy Riley, Max Romeo, Junior Byles and many others. After leaving Jamaica and The Gladiators’ band in 1987, Clinton Fearon settled in the United States, Seattle, Washington. He founded Defenders with Jamaican musicians in the late 80’s and gave several shows in Seattle’s clubs with them. After the band split, Clinton Fearon formed the Boogie Brown Band with local musicians in 1993. They recorded seven albums together: Disturb The Devil (1995), Mystic Whisper (1997), What A System (1999), Give And Take (2004), Vision (2006), Faculty of Dub (2008) and Mi Deh Yah (2010), acclaimed as one of the ten best reggae albums of 2010 by media. Clinton Fearon also recorded the solo acoustic album Mi An’ Mi Guitar in 2005. Each song of Clinton Fearon is a strong message coming from the heart of a man who dedicates his life to help a better world to come. With chiselled music and poetic lyrics, he opens reggae to a wider audience who simply loves his beautiful songs. Clinton Fearon is playing with the six musicians of Boogie Brown band or he in solo/duet acoustic set. Clinton Fearon and Boogie Brown are playing from West to East cost in the US. They spread roots reggae around the world, mainly Canada, South America and Europe. You can see the name of Clinton Fearon on headlines for many important musical events such as Reggae Rising Festival, Bumbershoot, Sierra Nevada Festival, Lafayette Jazz Festival, American Folk Festival, Lowell Folk Festival, Garance Reggae Festival, Reggae Geel and many more. Today, Clinton Fearon is counted among Jamaica's most talented musicians by peers and professionals in the Reggae music industry.