Reggae Uprising Launch Tonight At Club Nest In New York City, July 3, 2008

New York, NY (Ms. Raine Inc.): Popular New York City promoters Upscale Crowd Entertainment will kick-off their annual Caribbean-flavored Independence Day weekend celebration by hosting a launch for the upcoming Reggae Uprising concert tonight at Club Nest in NYC for their Thursday “3 Some” party. Reggae Uprising promoters Friends for Life Entertainment will be in attendance with co-promoters Solar Entertainment.

Expected guests include acclaimed Reggae crooner Gyptian, Kevin Kinsella (founder and former lead singer of the band John Brown’s Body), and singer Dion Gibb. Reggae superstar Shabba Ranks, an associate of the Friends for Life team, has been invited to attend.

Friends for Life Entertainment’s Reggae Uprising concert will be held at NY’s famous Hammerstein Ballroom on Saturday, July 26th, celebrating the worldwide influence of Roots Reggae and commemorating the birthday of H.I.M. Emperor Haille Selassie I of Ethiopia. Headliners include Morgan Heritage, Richie Spice, Gyptian, and Jamelody. The event also marks the New York debut of Reggae siren Tessanne Chin, and features a rare performance by Dancehall’s ‘Don Gorgon’ Ninja Man. Tickets are on sale at www.ticketmaster.com, and a host of ticket outlets in the five boroughs. Tickets start at $60. For ticket information, contact Solar Entertainment at 718-675-4144 or [email protected]. Also visit www.solarbookings.com.

Upscale Crowd Entertainment is one of New York City’s leading Caribbean promoters, hosting the insanely popular Caribbean Fridays at Club Element, and Carnival Saturdays at Gypsy Tea. By popular demand, Upscale Crowd will be launching their Independence Day celebration with a Thursday night “3 Some” at Club Nest featuring 3 floors with 3 different concepts for only $3 before midnight. For more information about tonight’s launch party and other Upscale Crowd Entertainment events, contact Jay at 718-809-1461 or email [email protected].

WHAT: Upscale Crowd’s “3-Some” hosts Reggae Uprising Concert Launch Special invited guests are Shabba Ranks, Gyptian, Kevin Kinsella, and Dion Gibb.

WHEN: TONIGHT! Thursday, July 3rd. Doors open at 10pm.

WHERE: Club Nest 215 West 28th Street (bet. 7th and 8th Avenues in NYC)

MEDIA RSVP: [email protected] or 347-702-1779