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TOMMY T PRESS QUOTES
"Very positive reviews of Tommy T's The Prester John Sessions have been rolling in. We wanted to share some highlights with you:

“…his album grooves without compromise and glides by with beautiful melodies and glorious improvised jams…Prester John is an effusive statement of Ethiopian diversity to a previously ignorant world and a welcome addition to any music lover’s collection.”
The Aquarian Weekly

“The Prester John Sessions fizzes with energy and is a serious contender for African album of the year.”
World Music Central

“The Prester John Sessions is an intoxicating blend of Ethiopian folk styles, heavy dub reggae rhythms, gut-punching funk grooves, and horn-heavy Afrobeat. The Abyssinia Roots Collective…sews everything into a seamless flow…Tommy T takes this opportunity to balance between playing musical ambassador and musical adventurer, freely mixing the sounds he's been carrying inside him all his life with those he's absorbed along his journey.”
All Music Guide

“You can delve as deeply into the messages and the history of the music on The Prester John Sessions as you’d like, but you can also simply enjoy the album for what it is: a great mix of instrumentation, rhythms, and musical culture with its own voice – one that sounds ancient and fresh at the same time. If the goal was a “universal vibe,” then Tommy T and The Abyssinia Roots Collective have done what they set out to do.”
Jambands.com

“Bassist Tommy T. Gobena pulls together the funky rhythms and riffs of contemporary Ethiopian music, creating an enormously exciting, electrifying result.”
JazzWax.com

“The Prester John Sessions is an instrumental affair whose insinuating reggae grooves, tasty jazz licks, and churning slices of steamy Ethiopian funk combine for an international experience a lot more resonant and personal than anything you’ll find on some Putumayo mix CD.”
LimeWire Music Blog

“Engaging and interesting.”
ChartAttack

“A record full of [the] finest Ethiopian music.”
Examiner.com " More info »

MICHAEL G AT CARIBBEAN HOLIDAZE
"Easy Star producer Michael Goldwasser will be dj'ing two sets of Easy Star music at Caribbean Holidaze in Runaway Bay, Jamaica, from Dec. 10th - 14th. Other performers include Umphrey's McGee and The Disco Biscuits. For tickets and more information, go here: http://www.caribbeanholidaze.com/09/home.php " More info »

NEW YEAR'S EVE WITH EASY STAR ALL-STARS AND SOJA
"We are pleased to let you know about the ESA's first NYE show, happening at Bourbon Street in Baltimore. SOJA is hosting the event and headlining, with ESA playing a special complete Dub Side of the Moon in their set. Hometown reggae heroes Jah Works will also be on the bill. The night also includes performances by Pasadena, 86 The Effort, Three Legged Fox, Among Criminals and more. Buy Early Bird Tickets now and Save $30 off of the door price while supplies last. $35 Ticket includes 8 bands, 9 hours of live music, champagne toast, party favors, and more. Go to http://walthertix.musictoday.com/ to buy tickets. The $75 VIP Ticket includes all of the above + special merch, private bar, exclusive viewing areas, and munchies. With a line-up like that, we think you'll need the munchies! " More info »

TOMMY T CELEBRATES ALBUM WITH DC PARTY
"GOGOL BORDELLO’S TOMMY T CELEBRATES ALBUM RELEASE WITH A PARTY IN DC ON NOV 27

“…his album grooves without compromise and glides by with beautiful melodies and glorious improvised jams…Prester John is an effusive statement of Ethiopian diversity to a previously ignorant world and a welcome addition to any music lover’s collection.”
The Aquarian Weekly

“The Prester John Sessions is an intoxicating blend of Ethiopian folk styles, heavy dub reggae rhythms, gut-punching funk grooves, and horn-heavy Afrobeat. The Abyssinia Roots Collective…sews everything into a seamless flow…Tommy T takes this opportunity to balance between playing musical ambassador and musical adventurer, freely mixing the sounds he's been carrying inside him all his life with those he's absorbed along his journey.”
All Music Guide

“Engaging and interesting.”
ChartAttack

TOMMY T of GOGOL BORDELLO celebrates debut album, THE PRESTER JOHN SESSIONS with a party and performance! Also, be sure to check out the listening party online at AOL SPINNER.

When: Friday, November 27, 2009
Doors at 9:00 PM


Where: Station 9 Restaurant
1438 U Street NW
Washington DC 20009 " More info »

EASY STAR RECORDS HOLIDAY SALE KICKS OFF
"It's hard to believe the Holiday Season is just about upon us. It seems like just yesterday that the Easy Star All-Stars were playing a Chanukah show with Matisyahu and announcing the impending release of Easy Star's Lonely Hearts Dub Band. It's been an amazing year for the label, with that record cracking the Billboard Top 200, as well as releases by John Brown's Body (Re-Amplify), The Black Seeds (Solid Ground) and Tommy T (The Prester John Sessions). Add in over 100 shows each for the Easy Star All-Stars and John Brown's Body and you get some kind of idea why the year seemed to go by in a flash!

Now that holidays are here, it's time for some store specials to help all good Easy Star fans buy presents for themselves and their loved ones! To assist, we've put together some special offers:

* Spend $15 or more and get a 1-year subscription to Rolling Stone magazine (a $12.97 value), at no additional charge. If you're already subscribed, your subscription will be extended by one year.
* Free Shipping on orders over $30
* Save 15 - 30% on all CDs and Album Downloads (buy 1 get 15% off, buy 2 get 20% off, buy 3 get 25% off, buy 4 or more get 30% off)
* Save 25% on All T-Shirts

Now you have no excuse not to buy up all of these great releases from this past year (not to mention the many from the past decade we've released as well) while supporting a great indie label at the same time. These offers are all good through December 31, so if you find on December 26th that you didn't get everything you wanted, you can come back here and make it happen. " More info »

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