THE WORLD’S MOST CELEBRATED REGGAE BAND
THE WAILERS
BRING THEIR SUMMER VIBES AND ONE LOVE TO THE
KOMASKET PARK - WESTSIDE ROAD
VERNON, BC, CANADA
SATURDAY, JULY 31
SHOWTIME - 9:30PM
LEGENDARY REGGAE BAND THE WAILERS
CONTRIBUTE EXCLUSIVE NEW TRACK
“A STEP FOR MANKIND” TO
“SOLUTIONS FOR DREAMERS: SEASON 3”
The greatest living exponents of reggae music THE WAILERS, will be continuing their US tour and are heading to the Komasket Park on Saturday, July 31. The band will perform on stage at 9:30 PM. Tickets are on sale and can be purchased here.
Legendary reggae group The Wailers, are pleased to announce the inclusion of an exclusive new track, “A Step for Mankind,” recorded in Jamaica specifically for Oniric Records’ Solution for Dreamers: Season 3, and is set for release this summer. The Wailers have been supporting the United Nations’ World Food Programme (WFP) efforts to eradicate hunger throughout the world, and they specifically focus on Ethiopia.
“A Step for Mankind,” written by singer-songwriter Duane Stephenson, is a call for world unity and strength to support the ongoing struggle against world hunger. Stephenson, a songwriter renowned for his portrayal of love, culture and spirituality, is recognized for many incredible reggae songs, most notably for his work on Jah Cure’s reggae anthem “True Reflections.” The band is joined on the track by new lead singer Koolant, a fresh talent from the heart of St. Thomas known for blazing a positive future for reggae music with his work, which has already spawned hits such as “Rat Race.” Graced by the Wailers’ singular groove, “A Step for Mankind” is a small taste of more music forthcoming from the Wailers, who recently entered the studio in Jamaica to begin work on an album of all-new material. Duane will also be going out on the road performing on select dates with the band as well as helping spread the word about hunger in the world.
All proceeds will benefit the World Food Programme, the world’s largest humanitarian organization fighting hunger worldwide. A United Nations institution, the WFP is committed to getting food where it is needed, saving the lives of victims of war, civil conflict and natural disasters. Each year, on average, WFP feeds more than 90 million people in 70 countries.
In honor of the WFP’s noble cause, Oniric Records created Solutions for Dreamers: Season 3. The label, founded in 2005, is an independent company dedicated to the promotion of artists who advocate social and environmental change through their music. The “Solutions for Dreamers” series was created to raise awareness and funds for non-profit partners of Oniric Records, such as environmental group Heal the Ocean.
Formed in Jamaica in the late 1960s, The Wailers have gone on to become the most successful reggae band of all time, selling 250 million albums, and playing live to an estimated 24 million people worldwide. The Wailers’ leader and musical director Aston “Familyman” Barrett, helped forge the template for reggae with his booming, thunderous bass patterns. But more than just a bass player, Family Man was also the right-hand man of former band leader Bob Marley. He also played a large part in arranging Marley’s songs and co-produced a number of the late icon’s albums.
The band continues their relentless touring schedule bringing their message of peace and “one love” to their audiences worldwide.
This year Familyman celebrates 40 years as a Wailer clearly embodying what Marley once said, “My music will go on forever. Maybe it’s a fool say that, but when me know facts me can say facts. My music will go on forever.” Get your reggae groove on and catch one of these dates and help support the Wailers in their efforts to eradicate world hunger.
Wailers Tour Dates:
Friday, July 23 Genova, Italy – Villa Serra Breakout Festival w/ The Skatalites
Saturday, July 24 Simaxis, Italy – Campo Sportivo Comunale
Saturday, July 31 Vernon, BC, Canada-Komasket Music Festival
Thursday, August 5 Hyeres, France – Festival de Toulon
Friday, August 6 Beauly, Scotland – Belladrum Estate
Saturday, August 7 Aveiro, France – Barro Beach
Sunday, August 8 Odemira, Portugal – Festival TMN Sudoeste w/ David Guetta,Steel Pulse & more
Tuesday, August 10 Budapest, Hungary – Sziget Festival w/ The Aggrolites, The Skatalites, & more
Wednesday, August 11 Gijon, Spain – Gijon Festivities
Friday, August 13 Chichester, UK – Vintage @ Goodwood
Saturday, August 14 Pontevedra, Spain – San Sebastian Festivities
Sunday, August 15 Aschaffenburg, Germany – Afrika Karibik Festival
Monday, August 16 San Sebastian, Spain – San Sebastian Festivities
Friday, August 20 Ottery Saint Mary, England – Beautiful Days Festival
Saturday, August 21 Bedford, UK – Rhythm Festival w/ Donovan, & more
Saturday, August 28 Aspatria, England – Solfest
Sunday, August 29 Ubersee, Germany – Chiemsee Reggae Summer festival
Thursday, September 9 Bucharest, Romania – Sala Palatulu
You've got to check out the great Komasket Newsletter at www.komasketmusicfestival.com/NewsletterJuly12101.html for all the latest info about Komasket Music Festival 2010. You'll find lots of photos, and lots of links to all the artists' websites, myspace pages, (tons of good music) and lots of other social networking links...surf away! 
THE WORLD’S MOST CELEBRATED REGGAE BAND
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