Friday, May 11, 2012
I-Octane Heads to Canada, Europe and US
I-Octane has kicked of his six weeks promotion tour with a series of performances that will take him to see his many fans across the globe.
After releasing a slew of new hits and his debut album 'Crying to the Nation', I-Octane is headed to Canada where he is scheduled to perform in Toronto, Montreal, Hamilton and Calgary. While in Canada I-Octane is also scheduled to visit various radio, television, and print media in order to continue to promote himself and his album.
Following his Canadian tour I-Octane will head to Europe where he headlines on three Festivals along with some of Jamaica's renowned artists; Beenie Man, Bounty Killer, Queen Ifrica, Busy Signal, Anthony B, Richie Spice and Wayne Wonder, just to name a few. The first festival will be held on Wednesday, May 16th Paris, France; followed by the Amsterdam Reggae Festival on the 17th at the Heinken Music Hall. He will close off the Europe leg of his tour on May 19th in Toulousse, France at the second Reggae Splash Festival.
Upon returning from Europe I-Octane will make an appearance in Bermuda before heading to Bicentennial Park in Miami for Best of the Best, one of the biggest festivals on the East Coast and shortly after begin the West Coast leg of his tour.
"I've been working hard in the studios these past few months and my team and I have decided, its time to take the music back on the road. I look forward to performing for my fans and gaining new fans as I embark on some new places. Each show I promise to give 110% so mek sure you come out it a guh siiicckkk" says I-Octane.
The artiste's hard work has not been in vain as he continues to garner much recognition and respect from both colleagues in the industry and fans worldwide. He has been nominated in two categories by the International Reggae and World Music Awards (IRAWMA) to be held in July. The two categories are the 'Bob Marley Award for Entertainer of the Year' and the 'Most Cultural/Educational Entertainer'.
"It is an honor to be nominated in two prestigious categories alongside some of the icons in the business. When creating music, I tend to sing for the love of it and the people, so when someone or an organization recognize me for my work, it is a great accomplishment" says I-Octane.
In the interim, I-Octane will continue to honor his commitments at various shows, produce new music and keep giving his fans exactly what they want...Spectacular music.
DATES
May 4, London, Canada --- Club LG
May 5, Mississauga, Canada---Sagan Convention Center
May 11, Hamilton, Canada --- Club 77
May 12, Montreal, Canada---Club Soda
May 16, Paris, France --- Zenith
May 17, Amsterdam, Netherlands---Heineken Music Hall
May 19, Toulousse, France ---Le Phare
May 23, Bermuda, ---- Baileys Bay Cricket Field Club
May 27, Miami, Florida ---Bicentenial Park
May 28, Brooklyn, NY---Boys and Girls Park (Soccer Match)
June 1, Cape Cod, Massachusetts--- Pufferbellies
June 2, Oakland, CA -- New Karribean City
June 3, Long Beach CA ---Cohiba
June 4, Santa Cruz, CA---Moe's Alley
June 15, Boston, MA---Wonderland Ballroom
June 16, Philadelphia, PA ---Club Nifiji
June 17, Hartford CT ---- West Indian Social Club
June 22, Kingston, Jamaica
June 28-30 St.Kitts Music Festival
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