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Tour Dates
2012
Fri. Jan. 27
South Park Tavern - Dayton, OH
with Jah Sol
SEEFARI at 11PM
Sat. Feb. 11
Peach's Grill-Yellow Springs, OH -10:00PM
ANNUAL BOB MARLEY TRIBUTE!!!
Sat. Mar 2
Benefit for
Ras Robert - J-Alans-Dayton,OH MORE TBA
Sat. Apr. 14
Luau Party
Nick's - Xenia, OH Duo 9PM-1AM
Fri. Apr. 20
Private Party
Wilberforce,OH
Sat. Apr 21
Peach's Grill-Yellow Springs, OH -10:00PM
Fri. Apr. 27
WSU April Craze Fest - Wright State Univ. - Coln. Glen Hwy. Fairborn,
OH
SEEFARI Headlines
1:30PM - 3PM
Sun May 27
J.Alan's - Dayton, OH
2nd annual J-Alan's Musician's Benefit (Benefit for Ras Robert)
w/ SEEFARI, Soul Rebels, Groove Therapy, Uptown Blues Players, Swamp
Rhinos & MC - Scorpius Max!
6PM - 2AM
Age Limit: 18+ or w/ adult
Fri. Jun 1
Xenia, OH - 1st Friday Festival
Xenia Courthouse Plaza -
Corner of Main St. & Detroit St. 5:30PM - 8:30PM Duo
Sun. Jun 10
Private Party - Columbus, OH Duo
Wed Jun 13
Kidney Foundation Benefit- Columbus, OH
Blackwell Hotel - OSU Campus
6PM Age Limit: All Ages more TBA
Sat. Jun 16
Private Party - West Chester, OH Duo
Fri. Jun 29
Fantastic Friday at the Kroc Center - Dayton, OH - Salvation Army
Benefit - 11:30 AM - Duo
Wed. July 4
Highland Hills Golf Club - Sylvania,OH
12PM - Duo
Fri. July 6
Dublin Pub - Oregon Dist. - Dayton, OH
Fri. July 14
Private Birthday Party - Columbus, OH
Duo
Thur.Jul 19
Bargo's - Centerville, OH
SEEFARI & Ijahmelody return for a 4th year straight on Bargo's patio
6PM Duo Age Limit: All Ages
Sat. July 21
Private Birthday Party - Deerfield, OH
Duo 7PM
Fri. July 27
Private Anniversary Party - Xenia, OH
Duo
Fri. Aug 3
Roof Tiki
Food Bank benefit in Tech Town - Dayton, OH Trio
Thur.Aug 9
Preservation Parks Concert Series
Delaware, OH Duo
Sat. Aug 18
Private Party Litchfield, Ohio Duo
Thur. Aug 30
Bargo's - Centerville, OH
6PM Duo
Age Limit: All Ages
Sun. Sep 2
25th Annual Dayton Reggae Fest
Dayton, OH More TBA
Sat. Sep 22
Caribbean Heritage Reggae Festival
Birmingham, AL
Tour Dates
2013
Sun. Jan. 27
Wine Festival -
Ft. Pierce, Fla.
SEEFARI Headlines - More TBA
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Tour Dates
2011
Sat. Jan. 15
Trolley Stop - Dayton, OH 9:30P
Sat. Jan. 29
Private Party - Columbus, OH Duo
Wed. Feb. 9
WSU Kuumba Celebration -
6PM - 8 PM
SEEFARI from
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Sat. Feb. 26
Peach's Grill-Yellow Springs, OH -10:00PM (Annual Bob Marley Tribute
Tour)
Sat. Apr. 23
One Eyed Jacks - Fairborn, Ohio - SEEFARI & ijahmelody w/Soul Rebels -
10PM
Fri. May 6
Jammin' 4 Jamaica- Make a Wish Benefit (SOR) - Lebanon Jr High -
Lebanon, OH (Annual Bob Marley Tribute Tour) -
SEEFARI performs at 7PM
Sat. May 7
Peach's Grill-Yellow Springs, OH -10:00PM
Wed. May 11
Corporate Event - Manor House -
Mason, OH 5PM - 7PM Trio
Sat. May 14
Trolley Stop - Dayton, OH 9:30P
Sun. May 29
J.Alan's - Ludlow St. - Dayton,OH
Benefit for Baba - SEEFARI, Soul Rebels
Demolition Crew, Groove Therapy - 10PM
Fri. June 3
Xenia, OH - 1st Friday Celebration
Xenia Courthouse Plaza -
Corner of Main St. & Detroit St.5:30PM - 7:30PM (Duo)
Sat. June 4
Belterra Casino - Belterra, IN
Thurs. Jun. 9
Bargo's - Centerville, OH Duo 6PM - 10PM
Sat. June 11
Private Party - Charles City,VA
Wed. Jun. 15
Fountain Square - Downtown Cincinnati
7PM
Fri. June 24
Pine Valley Country Club - Fort Wayne, IN 7PM (Duo)
Sat. Jun. 25
Graduation Party - Springboro,OH Duo 7PM
Sun. July 3
Highland Hills Golf Club - Sylvania,OH
7PM - Duo
Fri. July 8
Three Rivers Festival Fort Wayne,IN
7:00 PM
Fri. July 22
Fantastic Friday at the Kroc Center - Dayton, OH - Salvation Army
Benefit - 11:30 AM - Duo
Sat. July 23
Trolley Stop - Dayton, OH 9:30P
Sat. July 30
Private Party - Johnsburg, IL Duo
Thurs. Aug. 4
Bargo's - Centerville, OH Duo 6PM - 10PM
Sat. Aug. 6
Private Party - Litchfield, Ohio Duo
Fri. Aug. 12
MIDWEST REGGAE FEST - NELSON LEDGE QUARRY - Garretsville, Ohio 4PM
Sun. Aug. 14
The Beach Waterpark - Mason, OH
Sat. Aug. 20
Elk's Lodge Luau - Springfield, OH (Trio)
Sat. Aug. 27
AACW Blues & Jazz Fest 5:30PM
Fri. Sept. 2
1st Fridays on Salem Ave.
1001 Harvard Blvd 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Dayton, OH
Sat. Sept 3
Peach's Grill-Yellow Springs, OH
Mixed Culture/Soul Rebels - special appearance by SEEFARI - more TBA!
Sun. Sept 4
24th Annual Dayton Reggae Festival -
Dave Hall Plaza - 4th & Jefferson St., Dayton, OH More TBA
Thurs.Sept 8
U.K. Reggae Appreciation Festival
Lexington, KY
Sat. Sept 17
Trolley Stop - Dayton, OH 9:30P
Sun. Sept.24
Springfield Culture Fest - Springfield, OH
More TBA
Sat. Oct. 1
Peach's Grill-Yellow Springs, OH -10:00PM
Fri. Oct 7
Xenia, OH - 1st Friday Celebration
Xenia Courthouse Plaza -
Corner of Main St. & Detroit St.5:30PM - 7:30PM Duo
Fri. Oct. 28
Food Bank benefit in Tech Town - Dayton, OH 5:30PM Trio
Sat. Nov. 19
Trolley Stop - Dayton, OH 9:30P
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Thurs. Dec 31- Jan 1
A Taste of Wine- Miamisburg,OH - Duo
New Year's Eve PARTY! 8:30PM - 12:30AM
Wed. Jan 13
Dayton Intl. Airport - 3PM - Solo
Sat. Jan 16
Trolley Stop - Dayton, OH 9:30PM
Thurs. Jan 21
WSU Kuumba Celebration - 6:50PM
5PM - 8PM With African Dancers, Gospel choir and more
Sat. Jan 30
Spinozas - Beavercreek,OH - Fairfield Mall - Acoustic Duo
Fri. Feb 5
resceduled for Fri. Mar. 26th due to winter weather emergency
One-eyed Jacks - Fairborn, OH- 10:00PM
(Annual Bob Marley Tribute Tour Kick-off Show 1)
Sat. Feb 6
rescheduled for Sat. Feb.20th
due to winter weather emergency
Peach's Grill-Yellow Springs, OH -10:00PM (Annual Bob Marley Tribute
Tour Kick-off Show 2)
Tues. Feb 16
Smokey Bones - Dayton, OH - Duo
Mardi Gras Party 9:30pm
Sat. Feb 20
Peach's Grill-Yellow Springs, OH -10:00PM (Annual Bob Marley Tribute
Tour Kick-off)
Fri. Mar 5
Play by Play - Cinci., OH
Annual Cincinnati Bob Marley Day
Fri. Mar 12
Trolley Stop - Dayton, OH 9:30P
(Annual Bob Marley Tribute Tour)
Fri. Mar 19
Bill’s City Grill- Fort Wayne,IN-10:00PM (Annual Bob Marley Tribute
Tour)
Sat. Mar 20
Stanley's Pub - Cinci, OH
(Annual Bob Marley Tribute Tour)
Fri. Mar 26
One-eyed Jacks - Fairborn, OH- 10:00PM
(Annual Bob Marley Tribute Tour)
Sat. Apr 17
Peach's Grill-Yellow Springs, OH -10:00PM
Sat. May 8
Concert for Rastafari inmates in federal prison(tba)-tba, Kentucky5:00
PM
Fri. May 21
Trolley Stop - Dayton, OH 9:30P
Mon. May 31
Private Party - Morgantown, WV
Fri. June 4
Peach's Grill-Yellow Springs, OH -10:00PM
Sun. June 13
Private Event - Cincinnati, OH
Thurs.June 17
Peach's Grill-Yellow Springs, OH
Pato Banton w/ special guests SEEFARI + more tba 7:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Fri. June 18
Dennison Univ. - Grandville, OH Duo
Private Event 6:30PM - 10:30PM
Sat. June 19
Ft Wayne Juneteenth Celebration - 7PM
Weisser Park Youth Center - Ft Wayne, IN
Thurs.June 24
Bargo's - Centerville, OH Duo 6PM - 10PM
Fri. July 2
National City 2nd Street Market - Dayton, OH 5:30pm - 7:30pm Acoustic
Duo
Sat. July 3
Trolley Stop - Dayton, OH 9:30P
Sat. July 10
Dancing in the street fest - Miamisburg, OH 7PM - 10PM
Thurs.July 15
Bargo's - Centerville, OH Duo 6PM - 10PM
Fri. July 24
Peach's Grill-Yellow Springs, OH -10:00PM
(H.I.M. EARTHSTRONG SHOW)
Thurs.July 29
Southern Illinois U.- Carbondale,IL Sunset Concert Series 7PM - 9PM
Thurs.Aug. 5
Bargo's - Centerville, OH Duo 6PM - 10PM
Sat. Aug. 7
Cimi's Bistro - Pinnacle Golf Club - Grove City, OH 6PM - 9PM - solo
Fri. Aug. 13
Cimi's Bistro - Pinnacle Golf Club - Cimi's Clam Bake - Grove City, OH
6PM - 10PM
Sat. Aug. 14
Bar Tiki - 613 E.5th St. Oregon Dist. - Dayton, OH (Formerly Sloopy's)
10PM - 2AM
Sun. Aug. 15
The Beach Waterpark - Mason, OH
Fri. Aug. 27
Tribez Vibez Fest - Shawnee Caverns Bellefountaine, OH More info TBA
Sat. Aug 28
Shawnee Park Pavilion - Xenia, OH duo
GCDP Picnic w/Frances Strickland 1PM-3PM
Sat. Aug. 28
Private Party w/Steel Away - Columbus, OH 6PM
Sun. Sept 5
23rd Annual Dayton Reggae Festival
More TBA
Sat.Sept.11
Trolley Stop - Dayton, OH 9:30P
Sat.Sept.18
Peach's Grill-
Yellow Springs, OH -10:00PM
Sun. Sept.25
Springfield Culture Fest - Springfield, OH 3P -
6P
Sat. Oct 2
Bar Tiki - 613 E.5th St. Oregon Dist. - Dayton, OH
10PM - 2AM
Sat. Oct 23
Bar Tiki - 613 E.5th St. Oregon Dist. - Dayton, OH
10PM - 2AM
Sat. Nov. 6
Trolley Stop - Dayton, OH 9:30P
Fri. Nov. 19
Bar Tiki - 613 E.5th St. Oregon Dist. - Dayton, OH
10PM - 2AM
Fri. Nov. 26
Peach's Grill-Yellow Springs, OH -10:00PM
Fri. Dec. 3
Bar Tiki
613 E.5th St.
Oregon Dist. Dayton, OH
8PM - Midnight - Duo
Sat Dec. 11
Liquid Room -
507 Miamisburg-Centerville Rd.
- Centerville, OH
Fri. Dec. 17
Private party
- 7PM - Duo
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"SEEFARI was nothing short of a roots sound power
who brought man, woman and child to their feet!" - clevelandreggae.com
"... harkens back to the Golden Age of roots reggae..draws favorable
comparisons to Pablo Moses' best work." - ReggaeReviews.com, Los
Angeles
"New roots reggae sensation on the international scene SEEFARI is
undeniably one of these young artists emerging on the top"" -
BALDACCHINO Salvatore- Reggae Connection – Belgium
"Perry-esque sound on the tracks and vocals that harks back to the
mid-‘70s" - Chuck Foster “The Beat” Magazine -“Reggae Central” KPFK
FM, Los Angeles
"When you talk about reggae. SEEFARI is the best in the Midwest. The
Miami Valley's own Bob Marley!" – rev cool WYSO Yellow Springs,Ohio.
"I really like the song "Rootsman" – Lance –O Miami-based host of
nationally syndicated "Reggae vibes" and "Island Hoppers TV"
*** "Rootsman" is featured on "Island Hoppers TV" (Puerto Rico
episode)
"dub-heavy sound that's deeply pleasing whether you're the inhaling
type or not" - Tom Orr - World Music Central
REVIEW OF SEEFARI w/ ISRAEL VIBRATIONS
Seefari from Dayton, Ohio and his 10 piece (or more) reggae band who
were jamming under the canopied stage as spectators lounged in the
golden sun, slowly soaking in his reggae vibes. The timid ones that
lay out on the lawn took a little while to warm up to the sounds as he
relentlessly delivered with passion. However, the bold that knew the
reggae classics that he and his band skillfully covered were up in
front of the stage grooving, enjoying to the maximum the rare fun in
the sun that blessed Akron. Seefari, a seasoned and consistent
performer proved his commitment to the music. Seefari was nothing
short of a roots sound power that eventually brought man, woman, and
child to their feet! As the sun setSeefari’s band of horns, strings,
bass, drums and things came to a powerful close! - Sojourner Tre
Clevelandreggae.com
Review from Fort Wayne News-Sentinel:
Marley tribute band starts festival music
By Grant Troutman
Hundreds of people gathered at Headwaters Park on Friday night for the
opening night of the Fort Wayne Newspapers Three Rivers Festival to
see Seefari,a Bob Marley tribute band. The eight-member band, some of
whom play multiple instruments, is nationally known for sounding very
similar to the late reggae legend.
Radio station WXKE, 103.9-FM, Rock 104, arranged for the tribute band
to play at the festival. Among the crowd was Rock 104's Leslie Stone.
“There's Rastafarian magic everywhere!” Stone said. “It's really
awesome that people of all ages and cultural backgrounds can come
together every year for this,” Stone said.
Other festival musical acts include Kiss tribute band Strutter on
Thursday and country singer Jason Michael Carroll on Friday.
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SEEFARI Duo
Gigmasters reviews
GigMasters Rating:
Re SEEFARI Duo: This group was wonderful. They were punctual,
professional, talented and very personable. Our group loved them!!
Thanks so much, and I wouldn't hesitate to book them again!.
Diana Amstutz, General Manager, Pine Valley Country Club, Fort
Wayne, Indiana.
GigMasters Rating:

Tom and Melody were the perfect duo for our party. Our guests ranged
from the age of 14-83! They could rachet up the music for dancing and
tone it down for dinner. Everyone got up and involved including the 83
year old and a man who had never danced before! Those in their 40's,
the majority of guests, all requested cards for future bookings, and
my husband and I who were celebrating our 50th wedding anniversary
were really glad we chose Reggae and Salsa over the typical "cover
band". They set up quickly and were ready to play on time, and they
quietly broke down the equipment after their time was up. Very
professional, friendly and talented couple.
-Pat P, 9/3/2011, Anniversary Party, Greenwood, IN
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Chuck Foster “The Beat” Magazine
-“Reggae Central” KPFK FM, Los Angeles
“Producer, engineer, mixer, writer, singer and multi-instrumentalist
Seefari does it all on Rasta Italist (Upful Sound), with the exception
of some-but not all-backing vocals from I Jah Melody. Tom “Seefari”
Carroll has been putting out independent music for a couple of decades
and on this release he gets a masked, Perry-esque sound on the tracks
and vocals that harks back to the mid-‘70s while offering songs like
“Mary Jane” (you can guess what that one’s about), “Beautiful Majesty”
and “Peaceful Village” that give a nuanced meaning to the concept
“homegrown”. Seefari’s lengthy career in reggae shows in his
familiarity with various styles from the picking guitars of rock
steady to the polyrhythmic elements utilized in “Run to the hills".
One thing for sure, he is doing what he enjoys and enjoying what he
does on this set of 11 original songs that closes with four bubbling
dubs”. –
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World Music
Central Review
Tom Orr - World Music Central
from the US (although I
don't know exactly where he makes his home) is Seefari, whose CD Rasta
Italist (Upful Sound US1015CD, 2007) is true to its title with
extended meditations on Haile Selassie, ganja, spiritual unity,
natural living and the absurdity of war. Seefari is a hands-on dread
who plays all the instruments, sings nearly all the vocals and
cultivates a murky, dub-heavy sound that's deeply pleasing whether
you're the inhaling type or not.(.
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ReggaeReviews.com – Burbank California
Tom "Seefari" Carroll is a
veteran Ohio-based roots singer whose Rasta Italist marks his sixth
album to date. This is in itself an impressive achievement, but if
Seefari took as hands-on an approach with his previous releases as he
did with this one, his track record is all the more astounding. One
look at the liner notes reveals his Prince-like control over all
aspects of the album -- including writing, producing, engineering,
lead and backing vocals, and every single instrument. Rasta Italist is
a pensive and heartfelt album that harkens back to the '70s Golden Age
of roots reggae. Coupled with Seefari's righteous lyrics and humble,
unassuming vocals, it draws favorable comparison to Pablo Moses' best
work. Highlights include "1 Love Not 2 Hate," "Pray Every Day," "No
More War," and the title track.
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BALDACCHINO Salvatore
- Reggae Connection –
Belgium
"Nouvelle
sensation roots reggae sur la scène internationale.
Seefari fait indéniablement partie de ces jeunes artistes qui émergent
sur le haut du panier. Tant mieux ! En attendant d’espérer le voir sur
une de nos scènes européennes, on peut toujours se procurer cet album
via le net.
translation –
"New roots
reggae sensation on the international scene SEEFARI is undeniably one
of these young artists emerging on the top of the basket. So much the
better! We hope to see SEEFARI on one of our European scenes. In the
meantime we can always obtain this album via the net."
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Ras Adam Simeon - niceup.com - San Diego, CA
Tom "Seefari" Carroll is a
foundational player in the Midwestern US reggae scene. He not only
wrote, produced and sang these 15 trax , but he also played every
instrument on this cd. Complimenting Seefari on these eleven songs and
four dub versions is I Jah Melody's angelic high vocal harmonies. A
plea for peace in "No War" mixes lead guitar lines with harmonica
giving a blues rock flavor to the steady one drop. Rasta spirituality
pours out of the reminder to "Pray Every Day" as well as the tribute
to Jah on "Beautiful Majesty." The title track shows appreciation for
the natural herbs and "Wizzy Wisemind" is a sweet take on the love
story of Solomon and
Sheba from the old
testament. This whole cd has a cohesive American roots rock natural
vibe to it. The disc doesn't always have that glossy polish of big
budget productions, but the heart and soul behind it makes up for
that.
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Here's what Radio DJ's and
Music Directors are saying about "Rasta Italist" the latest CD from
SEEFARI:
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AMMA
Winner
2 awards in 2009!
From "Rasta Italist"CD

"Peaceful
village"
Track #11
Best Spiritual song 2009!!!
and
"Maryjane Dub"
Track # 13
Best Dub song 2009!!!

"Mary Jane"
track #3 from "Rasta Italist"
Best Reggae song 2008!!!!

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"This is without a doubt one of the finest, rootsiest,
consciousest musical packages yet. We are sure enjoying it in The
Lion's Den. " – Lioness KRCL FM -
Salt lake City,
Utah
"The CD is very good. I like that it's roots music with a positive
message. I listened to it all the way through more than once and
really enjoyed it. I like the dub mixes at the end. We intend to
give it lots of airplay." – Mary Searcy WCVF –
Fredonia,
New York
"A talented musician, SEEFARI literally played every instrument on
this album…I really like the song "Rootsman" – Lance –O
Miami-based host of nationally syndicated "Reggae vibes" and
"Island Hoppers TV"
*** "Rootsman" will be featured on "Island Hoppers TV"
!!!!!!!!
"This is solid reggae gold!" – Dr Mooch (African Reggae artist)
–
Miami, FL
"I like 'Wizzy' It's got that 'old school' feel." –
Charleston Okafor, DJ/World Music director WCSB – Cleveland, Ohio
""Rasta spirituality pours out of the reminder to "Pray every day"
as well as the tribute to Jah on "Beautiful majesty" – Ras Adam
Simeon – niceup.com
"New roots reggae sensation on the international scene SEEFARI is
undeniably one of these young artists emerging on the top" –
Baldacchino Salvatore – Reggae Connection Radio – Belgium
""Thanks for the CD "Rasta Italist" that you sent us recently. We
have enjoyed it immensely and have added tracks from it to our
playlists." – Graham Barclay – soundwavefm –
New Zealand
"really
full-joyed the sounds! Great vibes from start to finish, and
will look forward to getting some track into play on REGGAE
Fi’REAL. Big props too on the production at large…
Anthony Postmon KUNR –Reno,
NV
"When you talk about reggae. SEEFARI is the best in the Midwest.
The Miami Valley's own Bob Marley!" –
rev cool
WYSO Yellow Springs, Ohio
"love
the title track and dub versions...bless, too dread" – Tracy too
dread Moore _ KTHX 101
Reno,
NV
"reaction
as been very good for real .i am still pushing it hard for real
thanks." – riddim master vibes 90.6 FM –
UK
" i like it also my listeners and there is not one or two good but
they are all top personally i like mary jane and mary jane dub,
but so i said i like them all and i will promote you on drechtstad
FM, - Lenard "Dreadlocks in moonlight"
Drechstadt FM -
Netherlands
Nough Raspec!!!! Keep on doin Jah Jah Blessed works Iya
I.Icerely,...I jahlive I – Dreadvibration - Netherlands
SEEFARI has performed over the years straight righteous reggae
sound which spread pure niceness. Recommended if you like Dennis
Brown, Freddie McGregor. – fotomana – mp3cow.com
Greetings Seefari! We are enjoying your CD here at the station,
especially "Peaceful Village" which is our goal for our community.
Come visit if you are ever out here in Oz (Vallejo, California -
Bay Area).
Peace and Thanks" - myspace comment from OZCAT radio
(Vallejo, CA)
THANKS TO ALL OF THE DJS, MUSIC DIRECTORS, REVIEWERS AND FANS WHO
ARE SUPPORTING SEEFARI !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ONE LOVE,
SEEFARI
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Big-up our fans in the Fort!!!
We had a great time bringing the Bob Marley vibe to
The Three Rivers Fest!
We love you Ft. Wayne!
 
Thank you to all our friends at
Wright State University
for making
SEEFARI
part of your
KUUMBA Black Arts Festival
again this year! 
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Thanks to all the good people at
Southern Illinois University for their hospitality. Thanks to the
2000+ massive for the great vibes!

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Many thanks
and blessings to Costella and all our new friends at the Weisser Park
Youth Center for having SEEFARI perform at your Juneteenth
Celebration!


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