January 2009
So Who’s Dylan Murray? Check Out His Album Release Party In Jamaica
Dylan Murray’s album release party at Village Cafe in Kingston About Dylan Murray Dylan Murray’s sound is something that is hard to come by in the music industry these days. His music reflects the relaxed, positive spirit of his persona. Born and raised in Toronto, this singer/songwriter taught himself to
Della Manley Performs With Seretse Small At Jamaica Jazz & Blues Festival
Della Manley recently performed with Sereste Small at the Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival in Montego Bay which seems to have been a success despite not being as crowded as in past years… Read it at the Jamaica Observer
Brand New Machine at Fiction – House Hijacks Hump Day
Brand.New.Machine – Hijacking Hump Day…make sure you are in attendance this WEDS for the HOUSE/Electronica REVOLUTION….DJ Charlie Laz + DJ Matt Douglas trade off songs all night for your aural pleasure… For more info: Check out their facebook page
Talking Blues: Poverty Alleviation, Education and Crime Reduction
YardEdge welcomes new guest blogger, Nicky S. giving us his views on poverty alleviation , education and crime reduction in Jamaica… Flagstaff in the Cockpit Country, St. James I know it’s not an easy task as the legacy left by all Governments since Independence is poor. The reality has been
Gas Money Ready To Rock 2009
YardEdge checked in with Jamaican rockers, Gas Money, to see what they have in store for us for 2009… YardEdge: What would you say are your major accomplishments/activities for 08? Gas Money: Well the two that stand out most for us are, our stint at Jazz n’ Blues, and opening
YardEdge Talks To Kellie Magnus About Her New Book
Kellie Magnus is the author of the “Little Lion” series of children’s books. The third in the series, Little Lion Goes For Gold, is to be launched on February 1. YardEdge talks to Kellie about her recent work… YardEdge: Why are you a writer? Kellie: Because I can’t sing or
Rootz Underground February Tour Dates
For a limited time only, Rootz Underground is giving away via download “ALIVE” the full length live CD recorded on the last US Tour! http://rootzunderground.com/store/shopexd.asp?id=203 Rootz Underground February tour dates: Feb 16th RaggaMuffins Festival, San Diego CA, www.RaggaMuffinsFestival.com Feb 19th The Catalyst, Santa Cruz CA Feb 20th Raggamuffins Festival, San
Smokin’ Jacket, The Reunion 2009 – January 24
See who was at the last Smokin’ Jacket Nov 08… Some photos from the last Smokin’ Jacket… Some more photos from the last Smokin’ Jacket…
Help Needed For Young Jamaican Sculptor To Complete New Installation
Robert “Toby” Grant, a recent graduate of the School of Art, Edna Manley College in Kingston has been invited to do an installation at the Philip Sherlock Center for the Creative Arts – University of the West Indies next month. However, he needs sponsors in order to purchase materials