Congratulations to Bandleader/Bassi Ludlow “Bingie” Lloyd Mckenzie!

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Congratulations to Bandleader/Bassi Ludlow “Bingie” Lloyd Mckenzie!

“Reggae Wellness Expo & Music Festival Musical Mission Focus Is To Honor And Recognize Unsung Jamaican Music Pioneers & Provide Exposure For Jamaica’s Next Generation Of Music Stars Each Year At The Annual Event. “RW” Mission Is To Always Be A Beacon And Champion Of Encouragement For Reggae Music Workers and Players of Instruments.”
  In 2017 The Honor Goes To Legendary High Symbol’s Band Leader/Bassi, Ludlow “Bingie” Lloyd Mckenzie.
Jamaica is commonly known as the Reggae Capital of the World and home to many great well known Reggae bands and even more great Reggae singers. Behind every great Reggae vocalist’s live show, there was always a great bandleader that helped bring their music to life.
“Bingie” has been bandleader for hundreds of these act over the past twenty years, unlike the stars he has played behind, many outside the Reggae arena have no knowledge of his achievements during that time.
In 1987 Mckenzie formed the band “FM Force Band” with Sanchez as lead singer, Sanchez left the band in 1988 to pursue a solo career. Afterward He decided to changed the name of the band to High Symbol Band with original members consisting of musicians: Ludlow “Bingie” Lloyd’ Mckenzie-(bandleader/bass), Bernard’ Powell-(drums), Elana Lewis-(guitar), Noel Davy-(keyboards),Garth Gray-(keyboards).

Current band member are Ludlow “Bingie” Lloyd Mckenzie (bandleader/bass player), Bernard Powell(Drummer), Philip Porter(Guitarist), Everton “Bubbler” Bryan(keyboardist1), Theodore Bernard(Keyboardist2) Duhaney ‘Singing Green’ Green(Led Singer) and Kenton Boyd(Engineer)

“Bingie” has toured extensively in the Caribbean, Mexico, where he is revered as an icon in Cancun, US, Central America, Europe and beyond.

Sure he was the bandleader for acts that performed before Nelson and Winnie Mandela in Kingston National Stadium, or at the Bob Marley Song Celebration in Australia and if you ever saw any of the acts listed below performing live, its a good chance “Bingie” was the bandleader.

Ladies First:
Marcia Griffith * Cindy Breakspear *JC Lounge * Pam Hall * Claudine Davis Dacia *Sister Charmaine * Sister Nancy * Lady G * Lady June * Mechiel Irie * Lady EQ * Isha Bel *Jennifer Barrett Sofia Brown * Sofia Squires * Sofia George * Tchiya Amet * Margaret Young * Angie Angel * Moeish * Empress Reggae * Tasha T * Cherry Nature Iquela Empress Sativa * Keida *

Men:
Dennis Walks * Ernie Smith * Half Pint * Horace Andy * Fred locks * Errol Dunkley * Pad Anthony * Utan Green * The Abyssinians * Michael Rose * Junior Reid Luciano * Dennis Brown * Gregory Isaacs * Eddie Fitzroy * Frankie Paul * Stranger Cole * The Silvertones * Earth Disciple * Ken Boothe * Yami Bolo * Bunny Brown * Sizzla Courtney John * Aaron Silk * Hezron * Courtney Melody *Mikey General * Natty King * Chuck Fender * Ras Shiloh * Mark Wonder * Dub Core * Leroy Sibbles * George Nooks * Admiral Tibet * Richie Spice * Spanner Banner * Paul Elliott * Tony Rebel * Capleton Welton Irie * Junior Cat Daddy Shark * Quench Aid * Saba Tooth * Super Black * Junior Vibes * Junior Demus * Wappa Demus * Yellow Man * Delroy Wilson * Torch * Hopton James * Lt Stichie * Purple Man * Ninja Man * Torch * Ninja Ford * Jah Mason Fantan Mojah Turbulance * Abijah *Jah Cure * I Wayne * Bescenta Nesbeth * Assassin Ghost Natural Black * Prince Allah * Jah Mali * Captain Barkie Wicker Man * Tapa Zukie * Bunny General * Elephant Man * Beenie Man *Bounty Killer * Icho Candy Yasus Afari * Everton Blender * Alton Ellis Pinchers * Leroy Gibbons * Andrew Tosh * Bobby Burnse * Terry Fabulous * Mr Vegas Nitty Kuchie Peter Metro * Ronnie Twaites * Prof Nuts * Louie Culture * Ras Takura * Robert Mystic * Wasp Goddy Goddy * Bobby Tenna * Michael Fabulous *

“Bingie” has also been writing and recording for a number of years but never release them, he and the band are currently preparing to release many of that music on an up coming CD.

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What is Reggae Wellness Music Festival?

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What is Reggae Wellness Music Festival?

Press Release June 28, 2017
1st Annual Reggae Wellness Natural Health Expo Conference & Festival, in the City of Port Antonio, Portland, Jamaica. July 21-23, 2017, Admission $10.  Tickets Available at https://www.ticketpal.com/
“Connecting Natural Health Care Seekers with Natural Health Care Givers”
There are three important aspects to every Reggae Wellness Event: The First is to provide a platform for conscious Reggae and World Music artists to perform.  Reggae Wellness Expo is about wellness, but it´s also about live Reggae and inspiring music, promoting The Next Generation Of Jamaican Reggae Music Rising Stars. Honoring Unsung Jamaican Music Pioneers Each Year is how “RW” seeks to be a beacon of encouragement.
This Year The Honor Goes To Legendary High Symbol’s Band Leader, Ludlow ‘Bingie’ Lloyd Mckenzie. 
Headlining The Festival’s Music Side In The City Of Port Antonio, Portland, Jamaica. July 21-23, 2017, is Tchiya Amet (Reggae Fusion Jazz, Chicago, Ill, by way of Northern California). 
“Her music is rooted in Roots Reggae, Afro Brazilian, Afro Cuban and Native American Traditional music, a blend of Indigenous and Contemporary World Rhythms, Kinda Jazzy, Kinda Latin, Kinda World, Kinda Native; I call it “Reggae Fusion Jazz”, definitely something special”- says Sirron Kyles, General Manager, HousTone Records www.tchiya.com
High Symbol, Roots Rock Reggae, Kingston, Jamaica, With a wealth of experience and professionalism, the High Symbol Band is recognized as one of the best bands in Jamaica, with the commitment to spread authentic Jamaican Reggae Music throughout the world, keeping live band music alive.
Lenni I, Straight outta Port Antonio Roots Reggae, “After an impressive performance at “Weekenz” a journalist gave an excellent review in the hot publication “CHAT” that declared: “Lenny I is on the next level; with excellent, profound, quality militant and loving yet, very versatile, Roots Reggae Music.”
Jamaican Trail Music Reggae Band, (Roots Rock Reggae, St. Catherine, Jamaica) This talented set of youngsters, continue to work hard at their craft, by performing their own dynamic high energy live shows, but also becoming known for professionally backing headline artists.
Scholar Di Intellect, (Dance Hall Reggae, Kingston, Jamaica) Di’Scholar
Deep intellectually “subliminally challenged however obligates life, and righteousness”.
Reggae/dance hall entertainer focusing on reality. And More!
Acts that would like to be considered for performing at the Festival, contact Reggae Wellness at Master Minds Management Group.  info@reggaewellness.cominfo@mastermindsmanagementgroup.org
The event is Located at a 3 hour drive By Car from the Kingston Airport, and right in The Heart Of Downtown Port Antonio. Neville Antonio Park is located in the Errol Flynn Marina, and a short walk from the popular Bikini Beach. Port Antonio is Located at the Foothills of Blue Mountain, with Neighborhoods That Allow Guests To enjoy Jamaican culture and take leisurely walks to the best nearby beaches, shops, Markets, Craft Markets and the Village. There are so many Restaurants where they can mix and mingle with local residents of Port Antonio, Jamaica.
To Truly Experience The Authentic Culture Of Jamaica And Its People we recommend that all choose authentic “Jamaican Home Style Live & Ital” recipes created by our Chefs Iyanbinghi and Lenni I, plus multicultural delights from Chef Via Rosa,  from their Restaurant Menus offered daily, along with many other Chefs setting up as vendors at the Festival  Expo. Admission $10; $5 in advance. Coupons available.
Tickets Available at https://www.ticketpal.com/
PO Box 215
Covelo, CA 95428
Phone: Main 415-373-1075 *  707-972-6831
Reggae Wellness Clinic, Expo And Festival