NYS Music 202​2

Tag: reggae

  • In Focus: The Big Takeover Band at Levitt AMP Utica

    Dynamic septet, The Big Takeover Band, headlined at Munson Williams Proctor Arts Institute in Utica on Monday, August 8. The show was a Levitt Amp Utica Music Series segment funded by the Mortimer & Mimi Levitt Foundation.

    The Big Takeover Band is rooted in the Hudson Valley. The group is led by charismatic Jamaican-born singer-songwriter Nee Nee Rushie. They play an extraordinary blend of Jamaican pop and reggae, with a touch of retro soul and Motown. The band is touring throughout August to the middle of September.

    The Big Takeover Tour Dates

    Aug. 11 – Ithaca, NY @ Downtown Ithaca

    Aug. 12 – West Stockbridge, MA @ The Foundry West Stockbridge

    Aug. 13 – Killington, VT @ Cooler in the Mountains Concert Series

    Aug. 15 – Tupper Lake, NY @ Monday Summer Sunset Stage Series

    Aug. 20 – Weston, CT @ Music in The Meadow

    Aug. 26 – New York, NY @ Sunset on The Hudson

    Sept. 04 – Saranac Lake, NY – Northern Current Music Festival 2022

    Sept. 10 – Bozrah, CT – Camp Creek 2022

    The Big Takeover Band conducted an upbeat performance compelling the audience to dance and clap along throughout the show. They commenced with an original instrumental piece. At the beginning of the second set, stage lights followed as Rushie walked out with a captivating smile and she began to sing. Her powerful voice matched with the spectacular sound of the band promoted excitement for most in the crowd.

    Closing the show, The Big Takeover Band played a Jamaican pop original song. The crowd appeared joyful and cheered as if they didn’t want the show to end.

  • 420 Celebration Brings Cannabis Culture to Queens

    This new NYC 420 celebration coming to Queens will be an unforgettable event for all people; hip hop lovers, rastas and hippies can join in dance and share good vibes. This event is the longest running, largest, private cannabis event in the state, The New York Harvest Festival & Freedom Fair. 

    420 Celebration Brings Cannabis Culture to Queens, NY
    420 Celebration Brings Cannabis Culture to Queens, NY

    The NYC 420 Celebration will provide a fine art’s gallery, cannabis culture vendors, speakers, workshops, multimedia, high end sounds, a fashion show, competitions (including NYC first Cannabis Cup), food trucks, full bar, outdoor smoking area. This event will be a profound combination of cultural diversity fusing musical genres and NYC legends.

    Reggae Allstars such as The Original Wailers are headlining this multi genre event by bringing the classic tunes of Bob Marley. Similarly, joining the lineup is Tony Touch, the legendary “Mixtape King.” 

    The “Godfather of EDM,” DJ Keoki will also be joining the lineup with his iconic style. Also joining these historic performers are the Real Radio Rahim and his Old School Dance Party featuring Grandmaster Dee, DJ Jeffrey D, DJ Mad Marv & DJ Red Boy.

    Join this tribal gathering where human interests and the natural spirit take precedence, the 25th Harvest Fest on October 7-10, 2022. There will also be a hosting of the longest running Cannabis Cup (competition) in America.


    The visual gallery will feature a wide spread of different forms of art from Colette Aimée, Lisa Betournay, and Danny Armstrong.

    The festival will also feature guest emcees like The Real Radio Rahim (Cosmic Joy Entertainment), Rick Naya (Host of The Rick Naya Show), Rob Robinson (Owner & Founder of Damn Sam Pro), and installation artist Christopher Peter Van der Essen.

    The Harvest festival also features guest speakers like Dan Goldman (Marijuana Tomorrow Podcast, NY Cannabis Alliance), Dana Beal (Cures Not Wars, Founder Global Marijuana March) and Louise Vincent & Michael Galipeau (Urban Survivors Union)

    Tickets are only $25, and are also $10 after 11pm. For more information, here.