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BAMP Project & Rockstar Energy Drink proudly presents...
Republik Music Festival Year 2
Steel Pulse, Slightly Stoopid, Alborosie, G. Love and Gyptian
June 10, 3pm doors
Maui Arts & Cultural Center A&B Outdoor Amphitheater
Kahului, HI
Republik Music Festival Year 2
Steel Pulse, Slightly Stoopid, Alborosie, G. Love and Gyptian
June 10, 3pm doors
Maui Arts & Cultural Center A&B Outdoor Amphitheater
Kahului, HI
BAMP Project, Hawaii's premier concert production company and Rockstar Energy Drink proudly present the 2nd Annual Republik Music Festival island wide tour. Created to bring music fans together for a one day celebration, the largest concert series of the summer will feature an amazing lineup of some of the best bands in the world. The 2012 all star line-up includes performances from Steel Pulse, Slightly Stoopid, Alborosie, G. Love and Gyptian on Oahu and Maui. Kauai and Big Island performances from Slightly Stoopid and Alborosie. Tickets for all shows go on sale April 11, 2012 at 9:00 a.m. See below for ticket locations.
Legendary Steel Pulse is the only UK reggae group to win a Grammy. In 1985 Babylon The Bandit album won the Best Reggae Album category. Their international success earned them further Grammy Nominations for their albums, Victims, Rastafari Centennial, Rage & Fury, Living Legacy and African Holocaust. 2012 has seen the release of Rocksteady a film co-starring David Hinds and featuring the band’s live members. The Hind’s track "Rocksteady" was composed especially for the movie. January 2012 saw the group perform in Haiti for the first time. The track "Hold on 4 Haiti" was written as result of the earthquake and they have been instrumental in raising thousands of dollars for the relief effort with Partners in Health. Steel Pulse are currently working on a new album which will be released later this year and also a documentary of their long career which features live footage and interviews.
Since forming in 1995, Slightly Stoopid has toured virtually non-stop. A headliner since 2007, their annual summer amphitheater tours have been supported by Snoop Dogg, Cypress Hill, Ozomatli, Sly & Robbie and Stephen Marley, at venues including Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Berkeley’s Greek Theater, NYC’s Central Park and more. Slightly Stoopid has also performed alongside acts including the Dave Matthews Band, Damian Marley and The Roots, while appearing at such festivals as Coachella, Lollapalooza, Austin City Limits and New Orleans Jazz Fest. On March 30th, Slightly Stoopid released a two-CD/DVD package, Live at Roberto's TRI Studios, which was recorded at Bob Weir’s studio and features collaborations with Weir, Ivan and Ian Neville, and Karl Denson of The Greyboy Allstars, along with host Tommy Chong. After the Festival the group will embark on the Unity Tour 2012 with 311 starting July 8th.
Italian-born Jamaican resident Alborosie is a singer, songwriter, DJ, producer and multi-instrumentalist. His solo albums to date are Soul Pirate, Escape from Babylon and 2 Times Revolution. Hits include "Rastafari Anthem", "Kingston Town" and "Call Up Jah". He has given concerts all round the world, including most of Europe and Jamaica. After signing on as an in-house producer and engineer for Geejam Studios, he co-launched a record label called Forward Recordings and continued to collaborate with local and international artists. Alborosie has worked with Mario, Angie Stone, Jewel, Sisqo, No Doubt, Wyclef and Les Nubians. He has also collaborated with All-stars Dean Frazer, Beenie Man, Lutan Fya and a number of other Jamaican artists.
G. Love frontman of G. Love & Special Sauce will perform hit songs off of his solo albums. After years of acoustic hip-hop with his group, Garrett Dutton aka G. Love released his latest solo album called Fixin' to Die in 2011 produced by The Avett Brothers, which features a more blues-focused sound from the Philadelphia singer-songwriter. Known for his live shows, he is often seen touring with Jack Johnson. Johnson signed G. Love to his record label Brushfire Records. He has made appearances on the records of artists such as Slightly Stoopid and Donavon Frankenreiter and recently went on tour with Dave Matthews.
Reggae star Gyptian's single "Hold You" was ranked one of the hottest songs of 2010 by numerous media outlets worldwide, capping off a stunning year for the artist and landing him everywhere from Billboard Magazine to the New York Times. Gyptian was crowned 'Reggae Artist of the Year' at the 2010 Soul Train Awards and the 2010 MOBO Awards in the UK. His breakout single has sold over 300,000 copies and both videos for "Hold You" and "Nah Let Go" premiered on the coveted video countdown show, BET's 106 & Park.
If you are not familiar with their music please visit their website at: http://www.steelpulse.com, http://www.slightlystoopid.com/, http://www.alborosiemusic.com/, http://www.philadelphonic.com, http://www.gyptian.com/
Get your tickets NOW at at MACC Box Office, http://www.mauiarts.org or call 808.242.SHOW (7469) for more info or to purchase.
GA $42.50, VIP $90 (In advance plus applicable fees)
All Ages
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