Live: legendary Reggae Artist Keith Poppin & up & coming Machet Reggae Band

5th Annual Chesapeake Bay Reggae Fest also known as the Buckroe Beach Reggae Fest will be held May 16th and May 17th on the Chesapeake Bay. The venue is located at  Mill Point Park which the gem of Downtown Hampton with splendid views of the waterway. The festival has a whole array of craft and food vendors to send you on a trip to the islands. Lastly  the event also has many free parking lots that are designated for the event all weekend to make your entry and exit a breeze. Located at  100 Eaton Street, Hampton, Va 23664. info  visit www.cbreggaefest.com or www.facebook.com/ChesapeakeBayReggae 

Growing up in Westmoreland, Keith Smith had dreams of becoming a star. His neighbors in this western Jamaican town included such future legends as Peter Tosh, Lee 'Scratch' Perry and Ronnie Davis of the Itals. At the age of 17, like many aspiring artists, Keith headed to Kingston to find a vehicle for his talents. In 1968, he formed his own band, 'Rocking Horse,' and began playing at local clubs and festivals. After hit singles with Rocking Horse, Keith's wide vocal range  earned him the nickname 'poppin'. 'In 1973 released his first solo single 'Same Thing For Breakfast.' This roots classic marked the beginning of a long and successful recording career, topping the charts in England and Jamaica and selling over 50,000 records.

 MACHET is the creation of the Founding members of THE I-TERNALS, DC's original heavyweight dub specialists. This is Dub at its finest. Incorporating the original effects of Dub pioneers such as King Tubby and his protégé, The Scientist, Machet uses spring reverb, tape delay, and phasers to bring listeners back to the early forms of Dub reggae. caribbeanradioshow@gmail.com