paul "rootsy" downie
paul downie
paul downie strictly roots and culture

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32 years old
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA
United States



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    paul "rootsy" downie's Interests
Generalindigenous arts from around the globe. murals. people's art. urban art. Rastafari, mysticism . . .
MusicRoots and Culture music: Fela Kuti, the Wailers, Olu Dara, Sizzla, Willie Nelson, Chuck Brown, Stevie Wonder, Meters, Neville Brothers, Dr. John, Allen Toussaint, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Lee Scratch Perry, Chinna Smith, Inner Circle, Bill Withers, Count Ossie and the Mystic Revelaiton of Rastafari. . .
Heroesmy father

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Status:Married
Here for:Networking, Friends
Hometown:Philadelphia
Body type:5' 10"
Zodiac Sign:Pisces
Children:Proud parent
Education:Grad / professional school
Occupation:musician . muralist . storyteller . educator



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About me:
I'm a pro musician and visual artist based in Philly. ********************************************************** MUSIC Hard Roots Drummer!!! I play mostly traps now, but have also worked extensively as a percussionist. Styles include REGGAE, r&b, hip hop, zydeco and Afrobeat. Bands I've played and recorded for include Raucous Brothers, 3 The Hard Way, Dialects, Raggamuffins, Xande Cruz' Batukis, Mystic Rebel, Alligator Zydeco, Jata, A Luta, and many others. I'm available for gigs and recording sessions. *********************************************************** VISUAL ART I primarily work as a muralist. I paint murals for the City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program and other organizations and clients. I have a youth mural program with high school students in Chester, PA. I also do CD package design, portraits, illustrations and other commissioned works. *********************************************************** BLESSINGS and LOVE to one and all
Who I'd like to meet:
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The Heavy Beat

The Heavy Beat



Nov 28 2009 12:24 AM

Bohemian Sunrise

Bohemian Sunrise



Oct 22 2009 7:55 PM

hi! We REALLY need your support!!
Get yo' groooove on...


Click HERE for a bigger image!


If you're in or near Philly, on Saturday 10/24

head out to World Cafe Live (3025 Walnut)


We're planning a great show upstairs w/Califone!

Only $7 ~ BoSu's on at 10p-ish


~ Bohemian Sunrise ~

 
FREE MP3s: bohemiansunrise.com


Put our grooves in yo' pocket!




Kevin Kinsella

Kevin Kinsella



Jul 25 2009 5:18 PM

Greetings…!

Founding member and former front man of John Brown’s Body Kevin Kinsella returns to Southern Cali August 1 to perform with Elijah Emmanuel and the Revelations. Come out and show some love!

A typical Kevin Kinsella set includes his new original reggae, 10 Ft. Ganja Plant music and classic JBB songs.

Tickets $13 adv/$15 dos. Ages 21+.

More info: http://www.bellyup.com

Sample tunes: http://www.myspace.com/kevinkinsella

Become a fan on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Kevin-Kinsella/52546217044

Elijah Emmanuel: http://www.myspace.com/elijahemmanuel

Also check out the new, official 10 Ft. Ganja Plant myspace: http://www.myspace.com/10FtGanjaPlant420

New 10 Ft. Ganja Plant album “Bush Rock” out now and available online: http://www.roir-usa.com/8308.htm

Give thanks all the while and big UPs to Kevin Kinsella for keeping the I-Town Reggae vibe alive all these years!

Songs Of Solomon

Songs Of  Solomon



Jul 21 2009 9:35 PM

Bless up paul "rootsy" downie!

S.O.S. humbly announces the expansion of our presence in the web 2.0, which is manifesting itself, in the setup of a profile on

TWITTER on http://www.twitter.com/SongsOfSolomon
and on

REVERBNATION

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and listen to de brandnew mix of "Fussing & Fighting".

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Jah Bless



S.O.S.

The Heavy Beat

The Heavy Beat



Jun 17 2009 3:11 AM

 
JAMAICAN DAVE PRODUCTIONS

JAMAICAN DAVE



Jun 11 2009 12:42 AM

 
Sunsplash Sundays live reggae/soca band from 6-10pm.
Moshulu: 401 s. Columbus Boulevard (between Lombard and pine streets) telephone # 215-470-4556/267-226-3351
People of all ages, shapes, sizes & cultures just partying and having a *GOOD TIME*....lol

WHAT RECCESSION....LOL WHAT CURFEW!!!
 
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JAMAICAN DAVE PRODUCTIONS

JAMAICAN DAVE



Jun 7 2009 12:00 AM

Sunsplash Sundays live reggae/soca band from 6-10pm.
Moshulu: 401 s. Columbus Boulevard (between Lombard and pine streets) telephone # 215-470-4556/267-226-3351
People of all ages, shapes, sizes & cultures just partying and having a *GOOD TIME*....lol

WHAT RECCESSION....LOL WHAT CURFEW!!!
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JAMAICAN DAVE PRODUCTIONS

JAMAICAN DAVE



Jun 2 2009 9:02 PM

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May 30 2009 1:44 AM

JAMAICAN DAVE PRODUCTIONS

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Kevin Kinsella

Kevin Kinsella



Apr 4 2009 6:48 AM

Greetings...! This week and next! Kevin Cali Promo
Keenon with Ghost Productions

Keenon Harris



Mar 19 2009 4:16 PM

Happy Birthday Paul
Avery Coffee

Avery Coffee



Feb 7 2009 11:17 PM

Good to hear from you man, what's good? Avery.
Moses Livingston and The Raggamuffins

Moses Livingston and The Raggamuffins



Jan 30 2009 6:18 AM

Juicy! How have you been brother?
Ryan Hickey

Ryan Hickey



Jan 26 2009 7:26 PM

THE UNDERGROUND HIP HOP NETWORK

THE UNDERGROUND HIP HOP NETWORK



Jan 22 2009 1:57 AM

JAMAICAN DAVE PRODUCTIONS

JAMAICAN DAVE



Jan 17 2009 6:21 PM

Jay D Clark

Jay D Clark



Jan 17 2009 10:38 AM

What's good over there? Keep those positive vibes and creative energy flowing through the new year.
Peace
Tom Copson Jr

Tom Copson Jr



Jan 13 2009 3:05 AM

How are you? Hit me up--Take care--TCJr
Ryan Hickey

Ryan Hickey



Jan 9 2009 4:35 PM

100 STUDIO - SQUIDLY COLE

100 STUDIO - SQUIDLY COLE



Dec 5 2008 5:42 PM

THIS MY NEW ALBUM .....HOPE U LIKE IT'
MAXIMUM RESPECT AND LOVE IN YUR DAY'
HUGE WELCOME,
GOOD ENERGY FOR THE FUTURE.
ONENESS ALWAYS.....Come listen New Single War & Violence is not the WAY - On My Page or vist YOUTUBE.
A Mi New TUNE Iire?
NUFF THANKS.....ONE LOVE
100STUDIO JAMAICA MUSIC PRESENTS



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Ital Sound System

Ital Sound System



Dec 3 2008 6:30 PM

Wicked vibez Thursday 12/4 inna Philly: Ital Sound meets Federation Sound! And NO COVER! Hope to see you there! Bless!

Ras Tully & the Lion of Judah Star Fire Sound

Ras Tully & the  Lion of Judah Star Fire Sound



Oct 27 2008 4:57 AM

Lion of Judah StarFire Sound/Ras Tully and Ital Sound/Ras Heights will be Celebrating their Majesties Coranation The GrindStone Cafe 622s 5th St(btw South st/Bainbridge st)5pm-10pm PAUL Bring your DRUMS for the King/Queen of Isreal(Ethiopia New Jeruselum)Photobucket
NATTY REBEL

NATTY REBEL



Sep 25 2008 4:37 AM

BLESS UP BREDREN!COME CHECK THE UPFUL VIBES OF THE IGRADE SHOWCASE 08 AT WALLSTREET!

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