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BOB MARLEY

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Another Voice of Bob Marley

Rare and previously unreleased rehearsal and alternate takes - eMusic has three CD's worth of tracks with this the stand out - these tracks alone are well worth a sign-up to eMusic - WOW!

A visit to Ras John’s Club Tropical - As I pull up and park my rental car in the dirt parking lot between the road and the club, my whole being seems to become more alive as the sounds and smells and sights of the place soak in. I get here when ever I can just for a dose of Ras John’s PositiVibes – this place overflows with them. You can hear the sound of waves hitting the beach in the distance. On top of the rhythm of the waves, the chatter of night bugs and birds mix in an intoxicating blend with the Reggae Music and sounds of laughter and talking that emanate from inside Ras John’s Club Tropical. The air is filled with the smells of the lush vegetation that is all around, mixed with the tangy scents of food being cooked on the club’s grills. 

The club itself is simple. A tin roof atop a one story structure of weathered wood decorated with brightly colored trim. Plants and shells hang from the posts between big open windows on three sides of the building. A deck with tables extends off one side and several flaming torches and colored lights illuminate the area around the club. A large flag portraying The Lion of Judah on a gold field edged with red and green trim, hangs over the main entrance. A sign over the door says “I-nity… We Are All One.”

Inside, Ras John’s sound system plays one of his vital collections of tunes that is mixed with a soundtrack of nature sounds and dub effects. When there is a live band, the volume and bass get pumped up but now, the sound washes over you like a pleasant breeze. A few people are dancing on the small dance floor by the stage. A couple of dozen people are sitting or standing around the bar and there are seven or eight tables of people eating. One thing I am always amazed at, every time I am here is the variety of people. From Rastas, both domestic and foreign, to young couples and singles from the states, to a mixed assortment of Japanese, British, German and French tourists, it’s like a mini world melting pot… it definitely follows through from the “We Are All One” sign at the door. The place is decorated with candles, fresh flowers, local art work and Ras John’s version of the Hard Rock Café décor with framed combinations of posters, photos, ticket stubs and rare discs from Ras John’s collection. 

I believe the intent is to have a live web cam or two in the club so that visitors to Ras John’s REGGAE.com can check in on the scene any time they want. “Soon come” on that one since a challenging issue in the islands can be a good broadband connection to the Internet.   For now, I'm done writing - I'm going to have a cool drink and some ital nourishment while I soak up the riddums of peace and harmony... hope you get a chance to visit sometime! 

Thanks for da vibes!  Bingy Joe Bradley  - Feb 18, 2006

Monty Alexander and Ernest Ranglin, Live at NPR Jamaican Jazz Pianist, Guitarist Are Old Friends, Music Legends     Check out the NPR Feature Report on "The Harder They Come"

 

Here's a Bob Marley Tribute from NPR Radio in the U.S. (on this page you will also find some Marley picks to learn more). 

Click the link below for the special report done by NPR on the 20th anniversary of Bob's transcending to an even higher realm...
Bob Marley Remembered  05-11-01

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