Tour History...

The History of
The Annual Legends of
Rasta Reggae Festival Tour
(Formerly the Annual Bob Marley Festival Tour)

(Houston, TX) - The 2007 "Annual Legends of Rasta Reggae Festival Tour" (Formerly the Annual Bob Marley Festival Tour) the original Reggae Festival Tour which has stopped in over 45 cities around the World for the past 18 years, has changed it's name. (The name change was due to the image that was associated with the former name of the Festival, which actually served to prevent corporate sponsors from being associated with the event in past years).

This year marks the 15th year the Festival has traveled the world to spread awareness of Reggae music and the Rastafarian messages of a higher consciousness of the temporal spirit, peace, unity and one people of righteousness. The unique concept of the Festival remains in place and will allow fans to recognize the original and not be misled by others.

In continuing with the history and tradition of the Festival and in the sprit of Rasta, fans are able to get in between the hours of Noon and 2:00/4:00 PM for $8 bag of non-perishable food or a $5 cash donation. As always there will be over 10 acts daily along with the Dancehall DJ's between sets, plenty of Caribbean foods as well as Arts & Crafts from all over the world.

The"Annual Legends of Rasta Reggae Festival Tour" (Formerly the Annual Bob Marley Festival Tour) is preparing to make its annual yearly tour of approximately thirteen to twenty plus cities throughout the United States and world. This year marks the 15th year the Festival has traveled the world to spread the Rastafarian messages of a higher consciousness of the temporal spirit, peace, unity and one people of righteousness.

Over the last 15 years, the Houston based Annual Legends of Rasta Reggae Festival Tour (Formerly the Annual Bob Marley Festival Tour) has visited cities in the United States and abroad, making it the longest running Touring Festival in the world. The diversity of the American community which includes fans of reggae, dance hall and world-beat music as well as the many followers of Peace & Unity, Universal Love and the "Rastafarian way of Life” makes each city excellent stops for the Tour.

Tickets for the Annual Legends of Rasta Reggae Festival Tour can always be purchased at any Ticketmaster location or purchased online by visiting http://www.legendsofrastareggaefestival.com. Ticket prices are $8/10 presale, plus service charge and $10/15/20 at the gate.

In 1991, the Festival began its tradition of asking the public for donations in lieu of admission during the first 2/4 hours each day, to benefit participating nonprofit. Over the last 15 years, this tradition has generated over $950,000 in cash and over 1.9 million pounds of food, school supplies and books for nonprofit organizations throughout the US. Donations at this year’s event will benefit Hurricane relief Housing funds other local nonprofit.

North Africa's Leonard P. Howell, the man most credit with the initial spreading of the Rastafarian Way to Jamaica, believes as did Rasta mentor Mortimo Planno of Peter Tosh & the rest of the Wailers, that "Everyone, regardless of race or religion, is a Rasta deep within; it is up to the person to recognize this. Therefore, one does not turn Rasta; Rasta turns one. One does not become Rasta; one becomes conscious of Rasta"." The Annual Bob Marley Festival Tour Founder and creator of the Annual Legends of Rasta Reggae Festival Tour, Sirron Kyles adds: "The Tour's objective is to spread awareness of Reggae Music and Rastafarian awareness and the positive energy of the Rasta's much needed messages of a higher positive consciousness, peace and unity among all nations and races."

The Annual Legends of Rasta Reggae Festival Tour features performances by the next generation of reggae and world beat music superstars and selected recognized Headliners. A core group of 15-20 acts are selected to be part of the Tour each year. In each city on the Tour, local bands are added to provide a unique regional flavor to the Festival. Dance troupes, jugglers, and poets provide offstage entertainment along the Tour.

Children of all ages will enjoy our Playscape (in most cities) area featuring games, rides, and storytellers. As in previous years, the Tour will feature Caribbean, African, and Third World arts and crafts along with some of the best foods from these regions. Many of these vendors travel from city to city with the Tour each year.

Please remember, no food, beverages or glass containers will be allowed into the Festival. For more information, please call (713) 867-5990 or. Vendor spaces are available and can be obtained by contacting our Vendor Coordinator at (713) 867-5990 or vendorcontact@juno.com, LegendsofRastaReggaeFestival@juno.com, inquiries regarding sponsorship, marketing, volunteer or performer opportunities should be directed to the Festival Hotline (713) 867-5990. The Festival Office can be reached by email at, svkyles@juno.com and On the Internet at: www.LegendsofRastaReggaeFestival.com.

The Annual Legends of Rasta Reggae Festival Tour is produced nationwide by Sirron Kyles and is not associated with any other event.