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June 27, 2008
JBB SET TO RELEASE THEIR NEW ALBUM AMPLIFY THIS SEPTEMBER
The follow up to 2005's PRESSURE POINTS will be released on Easy Star Records this September. Check out the details here!

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May 25, 2008
TICKLAH TO PERFORM AT CELEBRATE BROOKLYN SHOWCASE
As part of the Celebrate Brooklyn series, Ticklah will perform with Brazillian Girls and Miranda at the LAMC showcase on July 11th, 2008, 7pm. Click here for details.

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April 21, 2008
ESAS LIVE WEBCAST FROM PORTUGAL
Next weekend will mark two exciting firsts for the Easy Star All-Stars: the band will play two shows in Portugal for the first time and both of them will be webcasted live, which means you won’t need to book an expensive plane ticket to Lisbon to catch the action.
The first show is on Saturday, April 26, from Porto, and will begin at 10 PM, Portuguese time (you’ll have to do the math to figure out when that is in your time zone). The second show is the next night, same time, live from Lisbon. Check the details here www.musica.optimus.pt/directo.php.

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March 22, 2008
NEW TOUR DATES FOR JBB AND EASY STAR ALL-STARS
Easy Star All-Stars announce new dates in Mexico, Portugal, Israel, Slovenia, Croatia, the

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March 22, 2008
NEW TOUR DATES FOR JBB AND EASY STAR ALL-STARS
Easy Star All-Stars announce new dates in Mexico, Portugal, Israel, Slovenia, Croatia, the UK and the USA. While JBB heads back to the West Coast and Hawaii. Dates here.

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March 13, 2008
UNTIL THAT DAY ON SALE NOW!!!
You can now purchase the new EP from the Easy Star All-Stars, UNTIL THAT DAY. Oder here or at any online store.

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March 12, 2008
EASY STAR ALL-STARS RETURN TO CANADA FOR TWO SHOWS
Buy your tickets here.

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Feb 15, 2008
PRE-ORDER EASY STAR ALL-STARS NEW EP, UNTIL THAT DAY, NOW
You can now pre-order the brand new EP from The Easy Star All-Stars here.
Read the full release here.

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Jan 22, 2008
EASY STAR ALL-STARS HIT COLORADO WITH SPEARHEAD
Check out the dates for the Easy Star All-Stars visit to Colorado in February. The will be sharing the stage with Spearhead for two nights in Vail along with visits to Boulder and Aspen and playing tracks from Dub Side, Radiodread and their new EP, "Until That Day," which you will only be able to pick up at the live shows or online. Dates here.
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Jan 15, 2008
NEW TICKLAH 7" FEATURING MIKEY GENERAL
“Rescue Me” is the propulsive rockers track from TICKLAH VS. AXELROD featuring Mikey General on vocals. The 7" is backed with a previously unreleased dub version called “Rockers Salvation.” Order here or you can pick up a copy at Deadly Dragon!
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Jan 14, 2008
EASY STAR ALL-STARS RELEASE NEW EP OF ORIGINAL MUSIC IN MARCH
While everyone is waiting to find out what will be the next classic album to get the Easy Star cover treatment, we are very happy to announce the release of UNTIL THAT DAY, an EP of original Easy Star All-Star songs. The EP will be a digital only release initially or you ca pick up a copy at any Easy Star All-Star live show. Once more reason to catch them live.

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Jan 10, 2008
TICKLAH LIVE IN BROOKLYN WITH ANTIBALAS
Make sure you catch Ticklah performing songs from his new album Ticklah Vs. Axelrod at The Southpaw with Antibalas Saturday Jan 19th. Details here.

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Nov 12, 2007
EASY STAR ALL-STARS AND TICKLAH LIVE IN NYC 11/14.
Make sure you catch the Easy Star All-Stars with special guest Ticklah this Wednesday at BB Kings. Details here.

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Oct 16, 2007
TICKLAH DEBUTS ON THE BILLBOARD REGGAE CHARTS!
Ticklah Vs. Axelrod, the new reggae/dub album from TICKLAH, debuted on the Billboard Top 50 Reggae charts for the week of 9/30/07. The album broke the Top 30 and has been on the charts since it's debut. Ticklah Vs. Axelrod marks the 4th consecutive Easy Star release to reach the Billboard Top 50 chart. Buy Ticklah Vs. Axelrod here.

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Sep 10, 2007
CHECK OUT TICKLAH'S MEDIA PAGE HERE!
With the release of Ticklah's new album Ticklah Vs. Axelrod due to drop next week, now you can check out his media page with bios, photos and more. Take a look here!

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Sep 5, 2007
RADIODREAD NOW OUT ON VINYL WITH MAD PROFESSOR REMIXES
The wait is over for the double LP of Radiodread. This is a special addition double LP with two new remixes from Mad Professor. Street date, November 13th!

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Aug 20, 2007
PRE-ORDER NEW ALBUM FROM TICKLAH NOW!!!!
The Pre-Order is finally here for TICKLAH VS. AXELROD, the latest reggae dub assault from Ticklah (Street Date: 9/18/07). The album will be shipped to you in time to arrive by the release date, and you can also get some great discounts on other products. Click here to pre-order the album.

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Aug 6, 2007
EASY STAR ALL-STARS HEAD BACK TO EUROPE
See Radiodread and Dub Side live in UK, Ireland and Egypt. Dates here!

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July 10, 2007
TICKLAH VS. AXELROD TRACK LISTING ANNONCED
Below is the track list for Ticklah's new album, in stores September 18th.

1. Two Face
2. Want Not (featuring Tamar-Kali)
3. Scratch To Win
4. Mi Sonsito (featuring Mayra Vega)
5. Rescue Me (featuring Mikey General)
6. Pork Eater (featuring Rob Symeonn)
7. Nature Loving Dub
8. Descent
9. Si Hecho Palante (featuring Mayra Vega)
10. Answer Me
11. Queen Dub (featuring Rob Symeonn)
12. Deception (featuring Vinia Mojica)
13. Nine Years

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June 23, 2007
TICKLAH VS. AXELROD SET FOR SEPTEMBER 18th RELEASE
The new Reggae Dub album from Ticklah is set for release this September. Ticklah, who co-produced Dub Side of the Moon and played on many of Easy Star Records' original productions including Radiodread and Dub Side, has been working on this labor of love for over three years. The amazing album features guest vocals from Mikey General and Easy Star artists, Rob Symeonn and Tamar-kali, among others. Look out for more info on the release right here.

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May 17, 2007
JOHN BROWN'S BODY BACK ON THE ROAD
Check out where they will be touring here.

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May 3, 2007
EASY STAR ALL-STARS BEGIN HEAVY RADIODREAD AND DUB SIDE TOURING
Check out where they will be touring here.


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March 27, 2007
EASY STAR ALL-STARS PLAY MEXICO FOR THE FIRST TIME
Check out the latest dates for ESAS here.

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February 28, 2007
JOHN BROWN'S BODY ARE BACK ON THE ROAD
Check out the latest dates for JBB here.

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February 15, 2007
EASY STAR ALL-STARS RADIODREAD TOUR IN EUROPE AND MIDDLE EAST
Check out the latest press release on the Radiodread tour here.

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January 11, 2007
NEW ALBUM FROM TICKLAH IN 2007
Look out for the new album from Ticklah, co-producer of Dub Side of the
Moon, in 2007. Ticklah is a member of Antibalas Afrobeat Orchestra and one
of the original Easy Star All-Stars. This soon-to-be released full-length
album from Easy Star Records features Ticklah's writing, production, and
mixing skills, as well as displaying his immense talents as a musician. The
album features guest vocals from Mikey General, Rob Symeonn, Vinia Mojica,
and Mayra Vega, as well as the contributions of several musicians that have
played with Antibalas and the Easy Star All-Stars.

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January 10, 2007
EASY STAR ALL-STARS TOUR ISRAEL, TURKEY, RETURN TO AUSTIN...
The Radiodread tour marches on in 2007 with visits to Israel, Turkey and beyond in March. We will also head back to Austin, TX in April, where we have had some of out best sold out shows in the past. Look out for offical tour dates coming soon. And YES everyone, they will be playing cuts from Dub Side as well!

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December 20, 2006
RADIODREAD ON VINYL IN 2007!
Don't worry everyone, Radiodread, The Complete Reggae Version of Radiohead's OK Computer, will be out on LP in 2007. Look out for some a few surprises with this one as well!

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December 19, 2006
JBB OPENING FOR MATISYAHU TONIGHT IN NYC!!!
Check out the big holiday show tonight at Hammerstein!

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November 29, 2006
LONDON RADIODREAD SHOW SOLD OUT!
Sorry everyone who has been contacting us about the London show at Dingwalls, but it HAS sold out. Please check out the tour schedule for other cites where you can catch the show here.

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November 13, 2006
JBB OPENING FOR MATISYAHU IN NYC
JBB just got added as support for Matisyahu at The Hammerstein Ballroom,
311 W. 34th St. in New York City, on Tuesday December 19. Matisyahu presents his Festival of Lights three day stay at the Hammerstein, with Mr. Lif supporting on Dec. 16, and Ben Kweller on the 18th.
Tickets available here:

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October 16, 2006
"LET DOWN" VIDEO PREMIERS TODAY ON MTVU
Check out the new video for "Let Down" from Radiodread by The Easy Star All-Stars featuring Toots and the Maytals. The video premeirs today on MTVU, check it out here.

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Aug 22, 2006
EASY STAR ALL-STARS: RADIODREAD, ON SALE NOW!!
Release day is finally here, RADIODREAD is now in stores, but if you can't make it down to your favorite record shop, you can order it here. RADIODREAD is a complete reggae version of Radiohead's OK Computer by the Easy Star All-Stars, featuring Toots and the Maytals, Morgan Heritage, Citizen Cope, Sugar Minott, Horace Andy, The Meditations and Israel Vibration!

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July 25, 2006
FIRST SINGLE FROM RADIODREAD, "LET DOWN" AVAILABLE FOR EXCLUSIVE DOWNLOAD ON ITUNES STARTING TODAY!
First thing you need to do is order the full RADIODREAD album from our pre-order store here, then you need to download "Let Down" featuring Toots and the Maytals from itunes to hold you over till the album arrives. Get "LET DOWN" here.

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July 24, 2006
DUBCONSCIOUS ADDED TO FIRST LEG OF RADIODREAD TOUR
We are happy to have them along for the ride, check out dates here.

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July 17, 2006
JBB BACK OUT ON THE ROAD
Check out where JBB is playing next here.

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July 10, 2006
CATCH THE EASY STAR ALL-STARS AT THE ALL GOOD FESTIVAL THIS THURDAY, DON'T MISS THE DEBUT OF RADIODREAD LIVE!
See details here.

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June 20, 2006
RADIODREAD COMING THIS AUGUST 22nd, RADIOHEAD BIGS IT UP!
See what Radiohead had to say about the upcoming release here.

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June 5, 2006
PRE-ORDER DUB SIDE OF THE MOON LIVE ON DVD!!!
Our pre-order is up and running for the new Dub Side DVD, if you order by June 23rd, you will have a chance to win a Vaporizer from Vaporbrothers as well as a free downloard of an original Easy Star All-Stars song performed live, and free CDs. Order your copy here.

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May 22, 2006
DUB SIDE OF THE MOON LIVE ON DVD THIS JUNE
Check out all you need to know about the upcoming Dub Side DVD here.

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May 15, 2006
EASY STAR ALL-STARS PLAY NY FOR THE FIRST TIME IN OVER A YEAR
After Europe and South America, West Coast, South, Midwest and beyond, they back for the home crowd. See release here.

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May 14, 2006
NEW DATES ADDED TO THE JBB TOUR
Check em out on the West Coast now.

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May 3, 2006
EASY STAR ALL-STARS HEAD TO SOUTH AMERICA
Find out more about the Dub Side of the Moon Tour, heading to South America next week here.

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Apr 14, 2006
FINAL LINEUP FOR RADIODREAD ALBUM ANNOUNCED
As the Easy Star Crew works on the final mixes for the album in Sao Paulo Brazil, we thought you would like to see who is on the album. Click here for the final lineup.

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Mar 28, 2006
DUB SIDE OF THE MOON LIVE DVD COMING THIS JUNE
Finally you can check out what the live show is like on DVD. Taped at the State Theater in Falls Church, VA, this past September, the DVD also has bonus features like interviews, animation and the making of Dub Side short. More details tk.

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Mar 20, 2006
RADIODREAD RELEASE FINISHES UP IN THE STUDIO
More guest artists add their vocals to the follow up to Dub Side, find out who here.

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Feb 22, 2006
DUB SIDE LIVE INVADES EUROPE AND SOUTH AMERICA
In case you missed the announcement last Dec, here is the updated release on the European and South American tours. Click here!

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Feb 21, 2006
DUB SIDE DVD SET FOR JUNE 2006 RELEASE
If you can't be in France or Italy or Brazil or Croatia this spring to see the live Dub Side show fear not, becuase we are finishing up our Dub Side live DVD. Look out for it this June. The show was taped at the State Theater that was this past September. The DVD will include some great behind the scenes bonus features as well!

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Feb 13, 2006
MORE TRACKS COMPLETED FOR RADIODREAD PROJECT
As we continue to work on the upcoming Radiodread project, several more guest artsts added their tracks. Reggae legend Sugar Minott and Easy Star All-Star's, Tamar-Kali and Junior Jazz all completed recording their vocals for the project, with Junior Jazz laying down much of the guitar parts as well. Look our for more updates soon.

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Feb 4, 2006
NEW DATES ADDED TO DUB SIDE TOURS OF S. AMERICAN AND EUROPE
Check out the latest dates for the Dub Side of the Moon tour, going to Europe in March and South American in May. Full tour dates here.

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Jan 25, 2006
JOHN BROWNS BODY TO PLAY DAVE MATTHEWS CRUISE
JBB is going to take a break from its tour with Slightly Stoopid to hit the Dave Matthews Cruise Feb 3-6. Other acts include Ozomatli, G-Love, Bob Weir, Toots and the Maytals and more. Full tour dates here.

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Jan 24, 2006
LOTS OF REGGAE IN NEW YORK
It may be cold outside but there is a lot of reggae going on in the NYC area to keep you warm! Check out the upcoming shows here.

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Jan 20, 2006
EASY STAR ON MYSPACE: www.myspace.com/easystar
Check us out on Myspace here!

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Dec 19, 2005
EASY STAR ALL-STARS BRING LIVE DUB SIDE OF THE MOON TO EUROPE AND SOUTH AMERICA IN 2006
The Easy Star All-Stars are heading to Europe and South America in 2006. Read more here.

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Dec 15, 2005
SEQUEL TO DUB SIDE OF THE MOON ANNOUNCED. RADIOHEAD'S OK COMPUTER GETS REGGAE TREATMENT.
The Easy Star All-Stars went back into the studio this Fall to record the follow up to 2003's Dub Side of the Moon. This time the All-Stars are working on a reggae version on one of the greatest albums of the 20th century, Radiohead's OK Computer. With artists like Horace Andy, Morgan Heritage and Frankie Paul having already contributed songs, the project is sure to be one of the highlights of 2006. Read more here.

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Dec 8, 2005
JBB ON TOUR WITH SLIGHTLY STOOPID
Catch JBB on tour with Slightly Stoopid this coming Jan and Feb, check here for dates.

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