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October 21, 2009
Ky-Mani Marley to star in Islamorada Reggae Fest Nov. 21
The TIB Bank of the Keys amphitheater, built at a cost of about $1 million, in Islamorada Founders Park is the site of the Bayjama Reggae Fest, Saturday, Nov. 21. Photo by Jill Zima Borski.
Ky-Mani Marley, son of the late reggae singer Bob Marley, is the headliner of the Bayjama Reggae Fest, Saturday, Nov. 21 from 2-10 p.m. outdoors at Islamorada Founders Park hosted by Islamorada Community Entertainment.
Marley will be joined by the rocking reggae of Kevens and special guests, the Dalai Lama’s Tibetan Monks from the Drepung Gomang Monastery, who will bless the crowd and venue, and offer chants and prayer for peace.
General Admission is $20 in advance, with tickets available at TIB Bank locations or online, and $25 at the gate. The family-friendly, waterfront site at mile marker 87 bayside does not allow coolers or backpacks but dogs on a leash are welcome. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Food, drinks including beer, and an array of fine vendors and art will be on hand.
Ky-Mani Marley’s first musical appearance was in 1996 when he recorded Like Father Like Son, an album consisting of cover versions of some of his father’s songs. His next album, 1999’s The Journey, received mass critical acclaim, and achieved relatively good sales. His 2001 album, Many More Roads, was nominated for a Grammy Award for best reggae album.
Islamorada, Community Entertainment, a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing entertainment and cultural events to Upper Keys residents, provides musical and arts scholarships to local students. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.keysice.com. For information about Islamorada, visit www.fla-keys.com.
Source: Examiner.com