On September 6th, 2008 Australia’s premiere Reggae & Roots festival returns to Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park in the Far North Queensland city of Cairns at the base of the rainforest draped Bunduna (Water Fairy) Mountain.

http://www.reggaetown.com.au/

We’re at it again folks! Dubstep and dnb action at the good ol’ GreenAnt Cantina ona Friday night..! We got usual suspect K-one mixing up the dnb goods, and the dubstep by Dub Rascals with Ben Hakalitz of Yothu Yindi joining Symonard on percussion and electronic drums. It will be a mesh of rhythms and bass with a live hybrid jam of dj, electronica and massive drums and percussion, mixed with the wholesome fatness of the dubstep sound..

GreenAnt Cantina: 183 Bunda Street, Cairns, QLD

Nicky Bomba gets back to basics with his first ever solo tour:
‘Jah In The Moment’ Tour
Supported Nationally By Vorn Doolette
EP Release: 5 July 2008, Transmitter Records/MGM

Nicky Bomba has stepped up to the challenge and faced a more intimate approach to his craft – his first ever solo project. ‘Jah in the Moment’ is the first offering (and brand new single) from Nicky’s solo project and in support of this release, he will be hitting the road and touring throughout July to selected regions around Australia.

Known for his work as the charismatic front man and songwriter for reggae/funk band ‘Bomba’ and through album collaborations such as ‘Drums and Lions’ with Dereb Desalegn (Ethiopia), “Bomba vs Laroz” with Laroz Haim (Tel Aviv), and as drummer on John Butler’s milestone album Sunrise Over Sea, Nicky’s solo endeavour is a natural progression for him. Re-focusing commitment to his craft has inspired Nicky to return to his roots, explore the basics of music making in it’s purest form and breathe fresh life into a whole batch of musical concoctions.

“It strangely took me a while to get started on this album. The songs were there waiting, some that had been with me for years and others freshly baked but I kept finding subconscious excuses to avoid the studio. Eventually I allowed myself to be vulnerable and feel the fear of it all. It was the blessing the adventure needed. From that point the possibilities were endless.”

For this record, Nicky has enlisted the expertise of producer Tony Buchen, to capture the power of his live performance and translate the experience onto record. The single, ‘Jah in the Moment’ (JITM) is a direct result of time Nicky spent weaving himself into the tapestry of music and culture in Jamaica ,Ethiopia and various parts of the globe, the different instruments he has collected along the way, and most importantly; JITM is a musical translation of Nicky’s philosophies on life. Just like his music, Nicky’s philosophies have been developed, nurtured and created through years of extensive travel and the search for truth and happiness. JITM directly reflects Nicky’s energy and positive attitude towards life, which is central to everything that he does, including his music.

This tour will see Nicky sitting in the drummer’s seat as well as guitar duties accompanied by long time friends on double bass and percussion. The trio will be mixing it up on stage, exploring a range of unique instruments and encouraging the audience to take their own journey through new sounds from the ‘Jah in the Moment’ EP as well and his forthcoming album ‘Food and Shelter’ (set for release late 2008).

Don’t miss this tour and the start of a very special musical journey…

Friday 24th July 08
CADENCE, Cairns QLD
Support: Vorn Doolette
Cnr Shields St & The Esplanade, Cairns.
Ph: (07) 4051 2666
Tickets $15 on the door

www.myspace.com/nickybombasolo