Thursday, April 26, 2007
another Reggae on the River
This showed up as a comment on an unrelated post, I decided to main page it since it seems to relate to the trademark issue in a roundabout way.
Reggae on the River Press Release
Vidalia, LA (OPENPRESS) April 25, 2007 -- Henry Turner Jr. and Flavor and Cosmic Force will co-headline the 3rd Annual Reggae On The River with special guest performers Ricky Starr and Cat the Mystic, along with selected acts from the Vermont Reggae Festival and traditional blues, gospel, African, Caribbean reggae and world beat music acts, to be announced soon.
This years’ theme for the two-day, family oriented, event is ‘Irie Healing, One Love –Aiding Racial Harmony’. The festival will also feature cultural food presenters, Jamaican/African & Native American arts and crafts booths, plus an on and off site Irie One Love Reggae themed art gallery, as well as a spoken word, court vibing poetry and storytelling. For an additional treat WMPR's DJ Selector from Jackson, Mississippi, will be performing with other guest DJ’s. Pre and after parties are scheduled, in Natchez, at Bobby J's, Under the Hill Saloon and Different Accents.
Admission is free, until 2pm, but in the spirit of love, a donation of $7.00 in cash or non-perishable food is appreciated. After 2 p.m. general admission/donation is $10.00, students and senior citizens $5.00, children 6 and under free at the gate, advance tickets $7.00. Donations benefit Feed the Hungry in Vidalia, Louisiana and The Stewpot in Natchez, Mississippi.
The festival will take place at the Vidalia Amphitheatre, located at 100 Front Street, Vidalia, Louisiana, from noon to midnight. Event producers are Ras Cathe’ and Henry Turner. For tickets log on to www.brownpapertickets.com or call Ras Cathe’ at 225-993-5595, Henry Turner at 225-952-0784 or Joanna Ballard at 318-868-3840.
Reggae On The River honors the 100- year-old tradition of marching from Vidalia, Louisiana to Natchez, Mississippi on Memorial Day, to honor the “Civil War Freedom Fighters” buried at Natchez Memorial Cemetery. This tradition was started by members of the Grand Army of the Republic, along with their Women’s Relief Corps organization.
Additional information contact:
Marcia N. Groff
310/855-0498
Entertainment Enterprises
656 West Knoll Drive, #104
West Hollywood, CA 90069
Addendum: I asked the Mateel's attorney, Bill Bragg, about it. He said it was a potential dilution of the trademark and the organizers have or will be asked to cease and desist using the name. Then I took a moment to look at the festival website -- it turns out it's actually called Reggae on the Mississippi River. Does that alter the potential trademark infringement?
Reggae on the River Press Release
Vidalia, LA (OPENPRESS) April 25, 2007 -- Henry Turner Jr. and Flavor and Cosmic Force will co-headline the 3rd Annual Reggae On The River with special guest performers Ricky Starr and Cat the Mystic, along with selected acts from the Vermont Reggae Festival and traditional blues, gospel, African, Caribbean reggae and world beat music acts, to be announced soon.
This years’ theme for the two-day, family oriented, event is ‘Irie Healing, One Love –Aiding Racial Harmony’. The festival will also feature cultural food presenters, Jamaican/African & Native American arts and crafts booths, plus an on and off site Irie One Love Reggae themed art gallery, as well as a spoken word, court vibing poetry and storytelling. For an additional treat WMPR's DJ Selector from Jackson, Mississippi, will be performing with other guest DJ’s. Pre and after parties are scheduled, in Natchez, at Bobby J's, Under the Hill Saloon and Different Accents.
Admission is free, until 2pm, but in the spirit of love, a donation of $7.00 in cash or non-perishable food is appreciated. After 2 p.m. general admission/donation is $10.00, students and senior citizens $5.00, children 6 and under free at the gate, advance tickets $7.00. Donations benefit Feed the Hungry in Vidalia, Louisiana and The Stewpot in Natchez, Mississippi.
The festival will take place at the Vidalia Amphitheatre, located at 100 Front Street, Vidalia, Louisiana, from noon to midnight. Event producers are Ras Cathe’ and Henry Turner. For tickets log on to www.brownpapertickets.com or call Ras Cathe’ at 225-993-5595, Henry Turner at 225-952-0784 or Joanna Ballard at 318-868-3840.
Reggae On The River honors the 100- year-old tradition of marching from Vidalia, Louisiana to Natchez, Mississippi on Memorial Day, to honor the “Civil War Freedom Fighters” buried at Natchez Memorial Cemetery. This tradition was started by members of the Grand Army of the Republic, along with their Women’s Relief Corps organization.
Additional information contact:
Marcia N. Groff
310/855-0498
Entertainment Enterprises
656 West Knoll Drive, #104
West Hollywood, CA 90069
Addendum: I asked the Mateel's attorney, Bill Bragg, about it. He said it was a potential dilution of the trademark and the organizers have or will be asked to cease and desist using the name. Then I took a moment to look at the festival website -- it turns out it's actually called Reggae on the Mississippi River. Does that alter the potential trademark infringement?
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This phenomenon has reached Sacramento and is growing rapidly. Reggae-themed nights can be found every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday night. Wednesday nights, "Reggae on the River" takes place at The Blue Gecko, located at 1379 Garden Highway. Friday nights, "Get Down with the Champion Sound" takes place at The Capitol Garage located at 15th and K streets. On Sunday nights, The Blue Lamp, located at N Street and Alhambra Boulevard, hosts a reggae night.
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This phenomenon has reached Sacramento and is growing rapidly. Reggae-themed nights can be found every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday night. Wednesday nights, "Reggae on the River" takes place at The Blue Gecko, located at 1379 Garden Highway. Friday nights, "Get Down with the Champion Sound" takes place at The Capitol Garage located at 15th and K streets. On Sunday nights, The Blue Lamp, located at N Street and Alhambra Boulevard, hosts a reggae night.
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We chase down infringement cases frequently. We spent days last year trying to get stuff off of utube and myspace. These two have also been alerted. One has the potential for damages to be paid.
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