The River Ranch Lodge, KTKE Radio out of Truckee and Renegade Productions announce the next concert of the River Ranch Thursday night Summer Live Music Concert Calendar: THE ITALS all three original members of the Jamaican roots reggae harmony trio will perform along with Zion Roots who open the show at 9pm on Thursday, July 9.
Tickets are only $15 in advance and available at the River Ranch, Joby¹s, New Moon and also at the gate the evening of the show. The River Ranch is 21 and over venue with full bar, outside patio concert area with big dance floor, and delicious restaurant.
Out of Savanna La Mar, Jamaica, the Itals vocal trio – Keith Porter, Ronnie Davis and David Isaacs – reunite this summer to tour North America again. The Itals are internationally recognized as one of reggae’s premier harmony trios. This 2009 tour is in support of their new album recorded in Jamaica, and soon to be released. This new release is a follow-up to their December 2008 release on VP Records Ina Dis Ya Time.
Known for their tight harmonies and uplifting songs of glory, these reggae ambassadors have been touring strongly since the early eighties. After many years on the road, the Itals are living examples of the ³Rasta Philosophy², which is the title of the album that brought them a Grammy nomination.
The Itals take their name from the Jamaican patois word Ital, meaning natural – pure and unprocessed in balance and harmony. To this day, the Itals continue to champion the roots reggae sound they helped to create, beginning with their anthem Ina Dis Ya Time, recorded in 1975. Ina Dis Ya Time is one of the most enduring songs in Jamaica’s musical history.
The seaside community of Savanna La Mar, Jamaica, where Keith Porter and Ronnie Davis grew up, greatly influenced their laid-back singing style, and the righteous outlook on life depicted in their music. In contrast to the violence and sexism that runs through much of dancehall’s more recent tunes, the Itals’ lyrics remain focused on positive living, love and harmony. ³Got to reveal. It¹s got to reveal. The truth that is hid, has got to reveal², chant the Itals. When the Itals hit the stage, Jah glory is happening – pleasing and well pleased. Their music is a happy sound.
Thu, July 16
DEL CASTILLO Tex-Mex, gypsy rockers
also the BURGEOIS GYPSIES
River Ranch Lodge, Tahoe City, CA
9:30 pm (Doors Open at 8:30 pm)
21 & over
$15.00 advance
Thu, July 30
THE NEW MASTERSOUNDS English Funk
River Ranch Lodge, Tahoe City, CA
9:30 pm (Doors Open at 8:30 pm)
$20.00 advance
21 & over
Thu, August 6
also GREAT AMERICAN TAXI - Featuring Vince Herman from Leftover Salmon
River Ranch Lodge, Tahoe City, CA
9:00 pm (Doors Open at 8:30 pm)
$22.00 advance
21 & over
Thu, August 13
MOONALICE featuring G.E. Smith, Pete Sears, Barry Sless – a Native American tribe that dates back to the beginning of time formed from previous members
of the Flying Other Brothers –
River Ranch Lodge, Tahoe City, CA
9:00 pm (Doors Open at 8:00 pm)
$15.00 advance
21 & over
Thu, August 20
MELVIN SEALS & JGB Deadhead, jamband
River Ranch Lodge, Tahoe City, CA
9:15 pm (Doors Open at 8:00 pm)
$20.00 advance
21 & over
