REGGAE ON THE RIVER 2010

The Mateel Community Center just announced their confirmed talent for the 26^th annual Reggae On The River, taking place as a two-day festival on July 17 and 18 at Benbow Lake State Recreation Area in southern Humboldt County. 

Set before a backdrop of ancient redwoods on the banks of the majestic Eel River, this 2-day celebration of the best in reggae and world music has been a favorite festival tradition for over a quarter century and offers attendees an opportunity to soak up the irie northern Cali vibes while enjoying a diverse array of top-class international artists, vendors, and kids activities in a family friendly environment.

This year’s festival will include a diverse mix of top name reggae and world music talent including Sly & Robbie with The Taxi Gang, Don Carlos, Antibalas Afrobeat Orchestra, Dezarie, Sugar Minott, Rootz Underground, Sister Carol, Pablo Moses, Ricardo Lemvo & Makina Loca, Fire Pashon, Messenjah Selah, Rob Symeonn, Quinto Sol, Tchiya Amet & The Lighthouse Band, and Seed N Soil, plus more artists TBA.

2-day tickets for the 26^th annual Reggae On The River are on sale now at local outlets and online at www.inticketing.com for a price of $85.  Current MCC members receive a $5 discount when purchased in advance at the Mateel office in Redway.  Other local outlets include The Works (Eureka/Arcata), Fortuna Music Mart, Redway Liquor, The Peg House (Leggett), Main Street Music (Willits), Ukiah Natural Foods, and Tangents (Ft. Bragg).  If the event is not sold out prior to June 1^st, single day tickets will go on sale at this point for a price of $50 per day.  Buying the advance 2-day pass is strongly encouraged. 

For camping, parking, artist updates, and other pertinent festival information, visit www.reggaeontheriver.com or call the Mateel office at (707) 923-3368 and make your plans to today to be at the 26^th annual Reggae On The River on July 17 and 18.

Don’t Miss it !!