Island Heat
| The Island Heat Caribbean Music Festival | |
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| Genre | R&B, reggae, calypso, hip-hop and jazz |
| Dates | Early May |
| Location(s) | Athens, Ohio, US, The Big Red Barn |
| Years active | 2009 - present |
| Website | Organizer website |
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The Island Heat Caribbean Music Festival is an annual day-long R & B, reggae, calypso, hip-hop and jazz music festival in Athens, Ohio. It features musical acts and DJs from the United States and U.S. Virgin Islands.
Originally conceived as a plan to bring music from the Virgin Islands to students at Ohio University, the festival has expanded promotion efforts to Cincinnati and Columbus, Ohio.
The festival takes place at Ervin’s Big Red Bard, a venue in the Appalachian foothills five miles southwest of the Ohio University campus.[1] The festival took place on Saturday, May 9, 2009.
Background Information[edit]
Creation[edit]
Ohio University alumni Zachary Kiesch and NFL defensive tackle Landon Cohen started the Island Heat Caribbean Music Festival in 2009. The festival is organized in collaboration with the U.S. Virgin Islands record label and promotions company LP Entertainment [2]
Kiesch and Cohen had originally met on the Ohio University college football team in 2005.[3] Cohen was later drafted by the Detroit Lions in the seventh round of the 2008 NFL draft.[4]
Inaugural Event[edit]
The First Annual event took place May 9, 2009. [1] In addition to featuring a number of Caribbean musicians, the event offered on-site vending and parking for concert goers. Attendants brought chairs, blankets, corn hole, food, and alcohol to the festival. Though beverage options were available for sale on-site, this was primarily a B.Y.O.B. event.
Beyond the music, Island Heat’s inaugural running featured a number of NFL players serving as promoters for the event. Among the 2009 attendees werequarterback Daunte Culpepper, running back Kevin Smith and wide receiver Calvin Johnson.
Lineups by year[edit]
2009[5][edit]
- Lindsay Brockington and her Dream Orchestra
- Virgin Island Idol Winners BV and Drastic
- De Apostle
- Miami Ink's DJ Drop D
- Jesty Beatz
- Rafijah Siano
- Rock City
- Yung Kapo
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Athens, Ohio Spring 2009 Arts Calendar". The Athens NEWS. April 6, 2009.
- ↑ Brumfield, Sara. “Former OU players bringing music fest to old turf”. Athens Messenger. March 12, 2009.
- ↑ “2005 MAC Pigskin Preview – Ohio Bobcats”. Vandelay Sports”. 2005.
- ↑ "Landon Cohen - Detroit Lions" Yahoo! Sports. February 8, 2009.
- ↑ "Island Heat Caribbean Music Festival". Athens County Visitor’s Bureau. 2009.
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