Clear As a Mountain Stream

Dancehall reggae is the ting at the Red Fox Thursday with Rude Lion Sound and DJ Jimmy Jonz spinning platters. More reggae Saturday at the Fox when Jah Sun and Gravity are joined by Stevie Culture and AKA Boom Sound.

Later in the month, Feb. 18 to be exact, Bob’s son, Stephen Marley, returns to Humboldt for a solo acoustic show at Toph’s House in Benbow. Somalian “Dusty Foot Philosopher” K’Naan plays Toph’s the following night.

More reggae news: The Mateel announces that Reggae on the River 2009 is set for Saturday, July 18, at Benbow Lake State Recreation Area. “Talent, ticket, vending, and camping info coming soon!”

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