22 June 2010 - 0 Comments

Two of New Zealand's favourite roots reggae acts Sweet & Irie and Sons Of Zion are proud to announce they will be joining forces throughout July and August in the aptly named Joint Forces Tour.

New Zealand's freshest reggae bands will be criss-crossing Aotearoa's north Island playing individual dates as well as combined dates at selected venues

Dawn Raid recording artists Sweet & Irie released their debut album Localize It in July last year and had a string of airplay across urban radio and local music television. The debut album features powerfully distinctive & passionate vocals from lead singer Ed Ru, with lyrics influenced by the Irie legacy of the legendary Bob Marley. Original songs like 'Uncle Bob' & 'Sweet & Irie' are timeless Rastafarian tunes that speak to the foundation of reggae while new songs like 'Mama, Don't Cry'& 'Jenny' catapult the sound into a new dimension ready for sound systems and radio speakers everywhere.

Sons of Zion are a six piece crew based in Auckland who have made a large impact on the local roots scene since they released their self-titled debut EP in early 2008. Their live fusion of reggae, heavy rock, dub and funk has captivated audiences all over the country. There's something for every musical taste within their original set. Last year they released their debut album which features singles 'With You' and 'Waiting Right Here'.

Both bands are excited to blow off the winter frost and bring some sunshine reggae to music lovers across the country. Don't miss catching them in a town near you.

Tickets available from http://www.eventfinder.co.nz/ and respective venues

Sweet & Irie and Sons Of Zion combined shows
14th July - 4:20 Bar, Auckland
17th July - Hill 16, Porirua
24th July - Twin Peaks, Kaitaia
30th July - Sessions, Gisborne
14th August -The Commercial Hotel, Whakatane
 
Sweet & Irie solo shows
15th July- Finn MacCuhal's Irish Pub, Taupo
16th July - Hope Bros, Wellington
23rd July - Mangawai Tavern, Mangawai
31st July - Afterdark, Rotorua
 
Sons of Zion solo shows
15th July - Royal Hotel, Palmerston North
16th July - Telegraph Hotel, Otaki
22nd July - Altitude Bar, Hamilton
23rd July - The Wanderers Club, South, Auckland
21st July - After Dark, Rotorua

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