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The legendary Gladiators are the premier roots,
rock, reggae band from Jamaica and are set to
embark on their first U.S. tour in many years. The
Gladiators have been on the reggae scene for the
past 30 years and have a distinctive sound that
they maintain to this day. They consistently sell
out shows worldwide and now bring their high
energy, conscious and powerful music to the West
Coast.
The Gladiators' founder, Albert Griffiths, has
been in the process of turning the band over to
his two sons he knows are capable of carrying on
this musical heritage. Al Griffiths has taken over
the lead vocals and his voice is virtually
indistinguishable from his father's as can be
heard on their latest release, "Father and
Sons." Anthony Griffiths is on drums setting
the pace for the band. These two young reggae
warriors have proven both live and in the studio
that they are fully competent and are infusing a
new, youthful energy and substance to carry The
Gladiators' legacy into the future after receiving
a tremendous response touring throughout Europe,
Brazil, the South Pacific and Australia to as many
as 70,000 fans in some locations. They are poised
and ready to spread their message to the rest of
the world! Original Gladiators members, Gallimore
Sutherland on rhythm guitar and background vocals
and Clinton Rufus on lead guitar will grace this
10-piece lineup along with a horn section. For
more information, check out www.GladiatorsBand.com
Roots daughter, Zema, will be performing with
the Gladiators on this tour promoting her fifth
and latest album, "Overcome" on the
Melchizedek Music label that features The
Gladiators, Sly and Robbie, Abijah, Mark Wonder
and showcases her talents as a singer/songwriter,
musician and producer. Since Zema now lives in
Jamaica, this will be a rare opportunity for her
fans to catch her in full form. Zema's music is
available at Ernie B's Reggae (www.ebreggae.com)
and Amazon.com. For more info, please check www.ZemaZema.com.
This will be a show you do not want to miss!
THE GLADIATORS WITH SPECIAL GUEST ZEMA
FEBRUARY/MARCY 2007 U.S. TOUR DATES:
Fri., Feb 16 - Tribute to the Legends at the El
Foro (Tijuana's premier concert venue), 7th and
Revolution in downtown Tijuana, Mexico. www.BobMarleyDaysSanDiego.com
Sun., Feb 18 - 26th Annual Ragga Muffins
Festival - Long Beach Arena - 300 Ocean Blvd.,
Downtown Long Beach. Tickets on sate at all
TicketMaster locations. www.raggamuffinsfestival.com,
www.raggamuffins.org,
310/515-3322
Mon., Feb 19 - 26th Annual Tribute to the
Reggae Legends - ipayOne Sports Arena, 3500 Sports
Arena Blvd., San Diego. Tickets on sate at all
TicketMaster locations. www.worldbeatcenter.org,
www.bobmarleydayssandiego.com,
619/230-1190, 619/230-1237
Wed., Feb 21 - World Beat Center, 2100 Park
Blvd., San Diego, 619/230-1190, www.worldbeatcenter.org
Thurs., Feb 22 - 19 Broadway Nite Club,
Fairfax, CA, 415/459-1091
Fri., Feb 23 - Santa Cruz Dayz/Annual Ragga
Muffins Festival, Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium -
307 Church Street Santa Cruz, CA 95060,
www.santacruzdayz.com and www.raggamuffinsfestival.com
or call 831-429-1325
Sat., Feb 24 - Annual Ragga Muffins Festival,
The Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, 99 Grove St.,
San Francisco, CA 94102, 419/864-0815,
www.raggamuffinsfestival.com, www.raggamuffins.org
Sun., Feb 25 - Caspar Inn, 14597 Caspar Rd,
Caspar, CA 95420 (Mendocino County) 707/964-5565
Tues., Feb 27 - Red Fox Tavern, 415 5th St.,
Eureka, CA, 707/269-0282
Weds., Feb 28 - Taboo, 23 W. 6th St., Eugene,
OR 541/338-8787
Thurs, March 1 - Berbatis, 231 SW Ankeny St.,
Portland, OR, 503/248-4579
Fri., March 2 - Night Light Lounge, Bellingham,
WA (tentative)
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