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August 28, 2009
Gramps Morgan: Taking It All In Stride
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The legacy that he created as part of the seminal reggae group Morgan Heritage seems to be rewarding Roy ‘Gramps’ Morgan with the success of his debut solo album, 2 Sides of My Heart, Vol. 1. The impressive debut, released August 4 in the United States, is enough to make a less accomplished artiste giddy. But Gramps is taking it all in stride.
"I'm so happy that people are getting a chance to share some good music. That's really what's most important to me as I know this album will have an effect on most people that listen to it," Gramps said.
The release of 2 Sides of My Heart, Vol. 1 is a fitting follow-up to Gramps' memorable, solo-debut performance in Toronto, Canada during the Caribana weekend, recently.
It was one of what is hoped will be many other incredible performances from the accomplished artiste. Gramps will join fellow reggae-legend-in-the-making, Buju Banton on his ‘Rasta Got Soul’ US Tour, which begins September 12 at Philadelphia’s Trocardero and hits cities and states including: Portland, Boston, Charlotte, Detroit, Chicago, California, Texas, New Mexico, Florida as well as North and South Carolina. The 6 week tour is an opportunity for the singer to continue on his quest to ‘heal the world through music’.
"I am so happy to reach this point, to be able to represent the album I worked on for so many months,” says Gramps. “It's a great challenge and I also feel blessed to be on the road with Buju. He's a great performer - it comes right from the heart and I can relate to that as there is no other way for either of us to do music."
It is an indication of the mutual respect of two very soulful artistes. Gramps and Buju have collaborated in the past on their smash hit single The 23rd Psalm and on the follow up Power of Prayer featured on Gramps’ 2 Sides of My Heart, Vol. 1.
In support of the album, Gramps also heads to Europe for a promotional tour. He will inspire the masses in cities such as Amsterdam, Paris and London and will make appearances at New York’s Irie Jamboree, and at a special autograph signing session at VP Records’ retail store on Jamaica Avenue, Queens, New York, all before the tour September 12. This is all while he’s planning for the launch 2 Sides of My Heart, Vol. 1 in London and rounding up the tour he’s currently on with India.Arie and John Legend.
Fans across the United States can look forward to hearing tracks from 2 Sides of My Heart Vol. 1 including the #1 hit single Wash The Tears, and what undoubtedly will be a slew of new hits including Come Back To Bed, All Together, For One Night, and Time.
Quad nightclub presents Dazed drink inclusive Wednesdays
Quad, Jamaica’s premier mutli-level nightclub, will be taking it to the next level with Dazed Wednesdays, which started on Wednesday August 19, 2009.
The ultimate drink inclusive party, Dazed will feature a local bar with well loved brands such as: Appleton Jamaica Rum, Kingston Beer, Mackeeson Stout, Magnum Tonic Wine, Absolut Vodka, Jagra Wine, and Sangsters Rum Cream all of which will included in the door cost of $500 for women and $800 for men.
Brian ‘Ribbie’ Chung, the man behind this innovative event, said the idea came out a desire to meets the customer’s needs especially during the current economic climate.
“We know September is tight for everyone and Wednesday night is a night that people look forward to come out and have a good time so our marketing team came up with the concept,” he explained.
Chung also noted that all floors will be open to Dazed patrons. “Liquid Wet Wednesday will be in Voodoo and in Oxygen we will have DJ Donny of Coppershot and DJ Shane – the fire starter,” he said.
He added that there is also something for the college/university student. Chung said students with valid identification cards will enjoy Dazed offerings at a cost of $500 per person.
A must see event, Quad’s Dazed Wednesdays will run from August 19 to October 28, 2009. Quad encourages patrons to drink responsibly