Reggae: Past, Present and Future

Apparently this went out over the weekend, but for some reason the Journal was not sent a copy. It was forwarded to me today by a third party.

Feb. XX, 2007


EVENT: Reggae Rising, Festival
DATE: August 3rd, 4th and 5th
PLACE: Dimmick Ranch/ French’s Camp, Piercy Calif.
CONTACT: Carol Bruno, People Productions LLC


People Productions and the Dimmick Ranch are pleased to announce a summer Reggae festival, benefiting the community, in the Southern Humboldt tradition. Reggae Rising will take place on August 3rd, 4th and 5th at the Dimmick Ranch and French’s Camp in Piercy, California. The festival will feature three days of camping, music and the beautiful Eel River.

The festival will be a fundraiser for the Southern Humboldt community and its nonprofits. People Productions and its staff of Coordinators will produce the event with the expertise that is based on a 22-year track record hosting similar festivals. The Dimmick Ranch location, which has secured all necessary permits, as well as a lease to the adjacent French’s Camp property, promises a safe, festival-friendly environment for sponsors, volunteers and attendees.

“We are saddened that our attempts to resolve our differences with the Mateel Community Center – attempts that have included two mediation sessions and three multi-million dollar offers with the potential to preserve the fiscal health of the MCC -- have not produced a reasonable solution for all,” said Carol Bruno of People Productions. “However, the South Humboldt community deserves its annual reggae festival and the proceeds from this annual fundraiser, which support many of our regions non-profits. People Productions Dimmick Ranch and our many local supporters are committed to maintaining this tradition through the Reggae Rising benefit.”

Artist lineup will be announced soon and tickets are on sale now at www.reggaerising.com.
For information call the hotline at 707-923-4583.