WE BE JAMMIN’

This Tuesday,
the "Bob Marley: Roots, Rock, Reggae Festival" comes
to Park Slope for one night only in a concert to benefit Celebrate
Brooklyn.



For the first time in New York City, the five sons of music legend
Bob Marley – Ziggy (pictured), Stephen, Julian, Damian and Ky-Many
– will perform together on stage and help kick off their coast-to-coast
tour.



"[The Marley Brothers] all are uniquely talented and have
done well as crossover performers," said Jack Walsh, producer
and director for Celebrate Brooklyn. "We imagine they will
attract a diverse audience."



Opening acts include Nappy Roots, Slightly Stoopid, Looner, and
the legendary Toots and The Maytals. Toots is said to have coined
the phrase "reggae" in the late ’60s, said Walsh, who
used to tour with Toots’ band.



All ticket proceeds from the Marley festival will benefit Celebrate
Brooklyn, the performing arts series operated by the not-for-profit
organization, Brooklyn Information & Culture.



The Bob Marley Festival kicks off at 4:30 pm on Tuesday, Aug.
10 at the Prospect Park bandshell (Prospect Park West and Ninth
Street). Ticket prices: $32.50 in advance; $35 the day of the
show. For more information call (718) 855-7882 or visit www.celebratebrooklyn.org.