From: Wendy Russell, RAW#124, ReggaeW@aol.com

Want to book MIKEY DREAD?  or TRISTAN PALMA?  or BERNARD COLLINS?

Three great reggae artists...

MIKEY DREAD, as well as being a reggae artist and producer withinternational recognition, 
may best be known as the pioneer of reggae broadcasting worldwide. Beginning in his 
hometown of Port Antonio, JA as selector/DJ for his sound systems, Safari and Sounds 
of Music, he graduated from Jamaica's College of Arts, Science and Technology before 
taking his landmark job at the Jamaica Broadcasting Corporation (JBC) radio and network 
in 1976. It was here he developed his Dread At The Controls label and trademark. His 
production expertise has helped launched many artists, from Earl 16, Edi Fitzroy, Rod 
Taylor and the Roots Radics Band to the The Clash, UB 40, Japanese rock band Anarchy 
and stretches through the late 70's into the 80's. Robbed of his royaltiesby certain record 
labels he then decides to take back control of his life and music. He continued writing 
and recording for the next few years but kept a low profile until all existing contracts 
expired on his music. He also went back to school in Florida, adding a Bachelor Of Arts 
Degree in Communication. His latestcd, "New World Tour" is his first release in ten years 
and is released on hisown Dread At The Controls label. His stage appearances around the 
USA this past summer of 2001 garnered raves for his irie roots and culture consciousness, 
proving Mikey Dread is still the Dread At The Controls! MIKEY DREAD, flies in from 
Florida and is backed by the legendary, and USA-based, Fully Fullwood Band, including 
the Scientist on 'sound'. 

TRISTON PALMA began singing back up vocals in Jamaica at age ten, beginning work 
with the Soul Syndicate, working with the likes of Tony Tuff (African Brothers), Freddie 
MacGregor, Bunny Lee, Jah Thomas and others whileforging a lifelong bond with Sugar 
Minott, first as mentor, then as friend and artist. His many hit songs range from "Splifftail" 
to "Entertainment" to "Raving"to "Health and Strength" to "Two Roads, (Which Will 
You Choose?)"--from the good times to the spiritual times he can entertain your crowd! 
TristonPalma flies in from Jamaica and performs with a 5 man USA-based band; JahSoldiers, 
featuring Soul Syndicate's drummer, Santa Davis. He has many currentreleases on big labels. 
His next album comes out this spring.

BERNARD SATTA COLLINS has very deep roots on our reggae family tree. As the 
original lead singer of the Abyssinians, (In Jamaica he is still legally the Abyssinians), 
he anchored one of reggae's greatest trios on their most classic tracks such as "Satta 
Massagana" (also widely regarded as reggae's anthem), "Declaration Of Rights" and 
"Y Mas Gan". He rocked the stage at Sierra Nevada World Music Festival 2001, which 
was his first solo USA appearance -- now he is ready to rock YOUR stage with the irie 
roots! His latest cd is "The Last Days". Bernard Collins and lead guitarist, Brian Silverman, 
travel from Jamaica for appearances, to be backed by musicians based in California.

so... three wise men, Artists of musical strength and power, and I am sure that one, two-- 
or all three!-- could bring crowds to your 2002 event,  fitting your event's style and vision.

Let's talk about bookings!
Wendy Russell, RAW#124,
ReggaeW@aol.com
phone; (559) 226 9280
fax; (559) 226 2219