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Grand Haven, Michigan, United States | INDIE

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"Raya & Mystic Dub: Have No Fear"

Taste Makers Grand Rapids
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Friday, November 26, 2010
Raya & Mystic Dub: Have No Fear
On Have No Fear (Uncle Don’s Records) Raya & Mystic Dub manage to touch on all the important world music trends of the last thirty years. At times the disc sounds a little like dance-friendly Sly & Robbie, UB40, and Marcia Griffiths. Have No Fear features MD stalwarts John “Carlos” Ellsworth on drums along with Mickey McKenzie (clavinet). But Raya has also assembled some of the more credible players from West Michigan’s bustling blues and jazz scene: saxophonist John Gist (Steve Hilger Band) and bassist Jim Shaneberger (Greg Nagy). Raya reminds of Sade in a couple of ways. She shines bright as both songwriter and multi-instrumentalist (accordion, Hammond C-3 organ); all nine of the tracks are originals. The old school reggae sound is often characterized by a full horn complement which is found in abundance here. Rounding out the band is blues guitarist Donald Kinsey from the national touring act The Kinsey Report. Kinsey’s slicing lead work is unmistakable; warm blues tones permeate as famously heard on Mama Africa-era Peter Tosh. Producer Kinsey has credentials behind the board for legendary Jamaican artists as the aforementioned Tosh and Bob Marley. Singer Raya is able to give “Contagious” the sought after Middle Eastern flair. “Majesty Dub” sounds like it could have showed up on the Geffrey Morgan album it’s that good. There’s a lot to like on Have No Fear particularly if you’re not a big fan of the over-populated singer/songwriter scene. Positive vibes like this have been in short supply lately. Thankfully the one-love premise never goes out of style. Have No Fear is available locally at Vertigo Music and the Jumpin’ Java Coffeehouse in Grand Haven.


Raya & Mystic Dub, 10:30pm at The West Side Inn, Muskegon, tonight and tomorrow.


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"A Birthday Party for a Legend"

Bob Marley has been gone for 26 years, but his spirit, influence, and most importantly his music and his message lives on. Jan. 26, 2008, the Kalamazoo State Theater will be celebrating the 63rd birthday of this reggae legend...
The event will include music from Mystic Dub, a four-piece outfit from Grand Rapids. A fresh, heavy-hitting group bringing together the influences of their world-wide roots in tracks ranging from dub and roots rock to soca, dancehall, ska and more! Mystic has a sound that's ready for any size venue and a song for everyday. - Revue Jan. 2008 - Nick Stephenson


Discography

Raya & Mystic Dub released their debut album, "Have No Fear", produced by Donald Kinsey on August, 12, 2010.
Songs on that album include:
Have No Fear
Contagious
Jah Make I
Majesty Dub
Speculation
Soca Calypso
Herb Revolution
Speculation Dub
Have No Fear Dub

'Dis Hook' - Single RELEASED Dec. 2007 on Grand Rapids Compilation CD Vol. 3

Radio Stations
88.9 WSND South Bend, Indiana (Notre Dame)
88.5 WGVU
WCKS Grand Valley State University - Michigan
103.3 WKFR Kalamazoo, MI
92.1 WGHN Grand Haven, MI
88.9 WSND South Bend, IN
WCBN Ann Arbor, MI
KCAW - Sitka, Alaska
WDCB - Glen Ellyn, IL
www.WIDR.org - Kalamazoo
WLHT - Grand Rapids, MI
WLAV
WGRD - Grand Rapids, MI
WICB - Ithaca, NY
KFAI - Minneapolis, MN
WXRT
WMHD - Terre Haute, IN
WPTS - Pittsburg, PA
KLCC - Eugene, OR
KWMR - Point Reyes, CA
WPFW - Washington, DC
WPKN/WPKM - Bridgeport, CT
KWIT/KOJI - Iowa City, IA
WERU - East Orland, ME
WUMB - Boston, MA
WFRD - Hanover, ND
WDCR
VPR - Colchester, VT
KUNM - Albuquerque, NM
Iowa Public Radio, Iowa City, IA
KGPR - Great Falls, MT
KUNV - Las Vegas, NV
KDHX - St. Louis, MO
NET Radio - Lincoln, NE
WMPG - Portland, ME
WKSU - Kent, OH
Clubmuseve.net - Cairo, Egypt
91.7 KUOW/KXOT - Seattle, WA
HGR - NJ 0 Blairstown, NJ
KXUA - Fayetteville, AR
KALX - Berkeley, CA
South Dakota Public Broadcasting, Vermillion, SD
WMHD - Terre Haute, IN
107.5 WGCI -
DJ Digikal - UK
http://www.Lakefxradio.com

89.1 WIDR FM - Kalamazoo Streamline:
http://www.widr.org/?page_id=45

88.1 FM WYCE - Grand Rapids, MI
Streamline:http://www.grcmc.org/radio/

WICB - Ithaca, NY College Radio
Thursdays 10a-12p EST

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Bio

Mystic Dub is a diverse group of four individuals whose music fits any occassion and every listener. Individually, the members have played a range of genres ranging from Jazz, Rock, Punk, Classical, Contemporary and Soul. Collectively, they bring one captivating sound - through the Roots style they've found!
You'll hear Rock Steady, One Drop - Roots Rock, Dancehall, Soca/Calypso, Bits of Ska, a little Lovers Rock as well as a unique twist - All MDub style. DUBB, Dub, dubbbb~~~

Members:
Female lead-singer/song-writer Raya True might be seen on keys or guitar. Her vocal range plus love-rich lyrics are catchy and easy on the ears. Juan Carlos sings vocals and plays steady beats on the drumkit (it has been said 'you can set a glass on his beats they're so solid)! William Jeannot brings a fresh sound to the mix on guitar. The bass is played by Kosta Karis - you'll wind your waist!

Mystic Dub is influenced by the inspiration of Life, Love and Truth, Bob Marley and The Wailers, Culture, Israel Vibrations, Skatalites, Anthony B (old school), Everton Blender, Cedric Brooks, Dequhn Lobutua, Aretha Franklin, Etta James, Gershwin, Stevie Wonder, James Taylor..... oh, there are so many more!!!

Raya & Mystic Dub is currently managed by Rime Time Productions.
E: rimetimeproductions@yahoo.com
One Love!

Below are a list of venues Mystic Dub and members have played:

The following is a list of some venues Mystic Dub members have performed over the last few years.
Blind Pig – Ann Arbor, MI
Lola’s – Martha’s Vineyard, MA
Side Walk Café – East Village, New York City, NY Hudson River EcoFest – Croton Point Park, NY
CJ Arthur’s – Wilmette, Ill
Weed’s Lounge – Chicago, Ill
Preservation Pub – Knoxville, TN
Camp Reggae – Copperhill, TN
Muskegon Summer Celebration – Muskegon, MI
Island Festival - Kalamazoo, MI (June 2008, 2009)
The State Theater – Kalamazoo, MI
The Majestic Theater’s ‘Magic Stick’ – Detroit, MI
Coast Guard Festival 2008 – Main Stage Coast Guard City USA, Grand Haven, MI
Wealthy Theater (Bob Marley B-day Bash 2008) – Grand Rapids, MI
Billy’s Lounge – East Grand Rapids, MI
River City Slims - Grand Rapids, MI
Constant Springs – Goshen, IN
Nectar’s – Burlington, VT
Saugatuck Film Festival – Saugatuck, MI
The Boathouse – Saugatuck, MI
Wally's - Saugatuck, MI
Founder’s Brewery – Grand Rapids, MI
Pavilion Wharf Bar n Grill – Grand Haven, MI
Kids of the Caribbean benefit – Caledonia, MI
African Caribbean Celebration – Manchester, NH
Vermont Roots Reggae Festival – Newport, VT
Reggae Roadblock Jam – Newport Town, VT
Verizon Arena – Amherst, MA
Bill’s Bar – Boston, MA
Magic Mountain – Londonderry, VT
Brewski at the Notch – Jeffersonville, VT
Sugarloaf Reggae Fest – Carabasset Valley, ME
Jack Magee’s @ Bowdoin College – Brunswick, ME
University of Southern Maine – Portland, ME
Strawberry Bank – Portsmouth, NH
Seacoast Science Center – Rye, NH
Red Hook Brewing Co. – Portsmouth, NH
Saddleback Ski Resort – Rangley, ME
The Sea Dog – Bangor, ME
Reggae Fest Mount Snow – Mt. Snow, VT
Squiddy’s – Jay, VT
The Phoenix – Warren, VT
Mango’s – Muskegon, MI
Rick’s Café – Naples, ME
Casco Bay Cruise Line – Portland, ME
Schooner Landing – Damariscotta, ME
Inn on the Blues Cruise – York, ME
Old Port Tavern – Portland, ME
Rosebud Bar - Grand Haven, MI
Kirby Grill – Grand Haven, MI
Lakeshore Tavern – Muskegon, MI
Captain Jack’s – Marquette Beach, MI
Old Boy’s Brewhouse – Spring Lake, MI
The Blue Note – Muskegon, MI
Sol Lounge – Holland, MI
Doc’s on Dill St. – Muncie, In