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PARTY TIME @ CASBAH ::: feb09 ::: bday x 3


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Hey now. Throwing a party at Casbah on Sat Feb 9th. We’re

celebrating Bob Marley’s birthday from the 6th, plus my own,

and the singer of our band (Mike Rajczak) was born on the 8th.

I’m expecting a huge party and it would be great to see some of

you. We’ll most likely have a few special guests joining us on

stage, plus killer dj’s in the lounge. I’ll post more info as we

get closer.

@ Casbah -- 10PM -- 19+ :: $5

306 King St W, Hamilton, ON

*behind La Luna

RIDDIM RIDERS

Mike Rajczak – vocals, percussion

Sharon Musgrave – vocals

Richard Dailey – bass, vocals

Erold Dailey – keys

Franklin Joseph – drums, vocals

Brian Carson – guitar

RiddimRiders_FestPic1.jpg

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it's my birthday too... who would have thought that Briguy and I would be so similar!! Two aquarian promoters both guitarists in local reggae bands! Have a good one - BOB MARLEY RULEZ!

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A cool coincidence ... happy birthday in advance to both of you ... and to Bob Marley.

Peace, Mark

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  • 3 weeks later...

Riddim Riders salute Marley

February 07, 2008

James Tennant

The Hamilton Spectator

(Feb 7, 2008)

If you're a reggae fan or were raised in the West Indies, you

probably have a fair knowledge of reggae artists. Even if you

have no clue what the word "reggae" means, you have likely

heard of Bob Marley.

Marley brought Jamaica's music onto the world stage,

spreading his message of love and peace until his death from

cancer in 1981. Hamilton's premier reggae act, the Riddim

Riders, recognize Marley with a special birthday show this

weekend. (Marley would have been 63 yesterday.)

Riddim Riders' founder Mike Rajczak started playing reggae-

infused music in The Inspirators but always wanted to play

more authentic roots-style reggae. About three years ago, he

started his search for the right musicians.

"I didn't really know anyone in Hamilton back then who were

old-school reggae musicians," Rajczak says. While there were

reggae fans in Hamilton, there were fewer dedicated reggae

musicians than there might be in a larger city such as Toronto.

Eventually, though, he and friend Sharon Musgrave found

some -- including brothers Richard and Errol Dailey.

"They used to have a family band called the Dailey Five -- like

the Jackson Five," Rajczak says. "They'd tour all around

Jamaica."

It didn't take long for the Riddim Riders to attract an audience.

While there may not be a thriving reggae scene in town, there

are plenty of fans who love the music, the message and the

overall vibe of a Riddim Riders show, which is always relaxed,

positive and friendly.

For the Bob Marley show, the group has added a few extra

songs by the artist -- both popular and lesser-known -- to help

celebrate Marley's music and message.

"He was talking about freedom, peace and unity, and it didn't

matter that it was coming from a Jamaican perspective,"

Rajczak says. "It was, and is, a universal story. He was the

champion of equal rights and justice and a champion for poor

people everywhere. And even people who were not poor could

also equally see the truth of his overall message, which is

summed up in One Love."

James Tennant is program director at 93.3 CFMU.

Showtime

What: Riddim Riders' Happy Birthday Bob Marley

When: Saturday, 10 p.m.

Where: The Casbah, 306 King St. W.

Cost: $5 at the door

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