SAP Dateline 4-5-97

April 24, 1997

Roving Reporter: Sue Nekrutman

Wrap Up - 4/5/97

...There was a surprise phone call from movie star Roger Smith. Roger is known for his role as "Smiley" in Spike Lee's "Do the Right Thing", the light skinned brother in "Get on the Bus," the FBI agent in "Panthers" and "gay dude" in "Poetic Justice". Roger also has several TV appearances in his portfolio. None of these achievements have hindered Roger from being a diehard, faithful reggae fan. What is Rogers latest activity? He is currently playing at 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. on April 6 th at Public Theatre, Layfette St, Manhattan. Telephone: 212-539-8500 for tickets and show information. Look for ticket giveaways on the Saturday's a Party - Question of the . Lister will reinterview Roger after he sees the play
...the call [from Roger] was a nice surprise.

BW MSG Sting Operation

B.Wailer's publicist (Kim Smith) called [Lister] live on the air to formally apologize on behalf of Bunny for missing the plane to do the interview at WUSB on Lister's show [Saturday's a Party]. The concert [BW at MSG] appears to be basically a word of mouth thing. Kim Smith reported that B Wailer will be on Letterman this Tuesday.

When Lister asked for complimentary ticket giveaways to the show, Kim said that ticket giveaways were out of her control since she was not in a position to make those decisions.

Kim Smith also innocently made reference to B. Wailer being the first hardcore reggae act to headline MSG. After listening to to Kim's meaningless frothings, Lister's brain foamed, and he made reference to "Braindrain". Kim Smith disagreed and Lister told her to check with B.Wailer for the facts [Just the facts Kim, the facts].

[ClappersHeads hope B. Wailer will show up on the Live Reasonings with the facts, near truths and gossip]

Facts about first hardccore to headline MSG:
She [Kim] and the rest of the world seem to have forgotten that the bassist Stanley Clarke was the opening act for BM during the Kaya tour a 20,000 seat event. Marley was the first hardcore reggae act to play the arena. Marley's performances antedated the performances by B.Wailer and UB40. Marley did it twice with Kaya and Uprising. Commodores [Commodogs] records were hot but tickets were not selling so BM was added to the show but the deal was that BM would be considered an equal act rather then an opener. BM opened on the first night. The crowd loved BM and they subsequently walked out during the Commodores [Commodogs] show after fifteen minutes.

[Lister's reaction to Kim Smith's statement]....at the end of interview Lister states that he is thinking of sponsoring the free ticket giveaways to BW at MSG just to underscore his raging anger against promoters of reggae shows in NYC who constantly exhibit disrespect for the show audiences.

[S~~~~] more to follow..... boy dat boy can chat!!!

Visit Live Reasonings On Line and read or post messages about the BW MSG Sting - latest Reggae Stank. Gopher Kay, Night Nurse and Kibret Neguse have posted messages on the conference about the BW MSG Sting.

Vinnette Price Interview

Reggae expert and roving reporter of WUSB 4DRMW, Ms. Vinette Price, called Lister and did a surprise interview on the air. She commented about the football game (soccer game for those who know it as such) between the reggae D.J’s versus the reggae vocalists. The match took place in Harborview with Maxi Priest and Buju Banton both scoring while Bunny Wailer did not …(Lister’s comment off the record: "Grammy winners don’t have to score").

Match Point: the vocalists prevailed and Lister requested a rematch at MSG!!! Ms. Price also mentioned that Anthony B’s birthday party was a huge success. Lister’s comments about Bob Marley being the first ever solo reggae artist to headline MSG were brought up again with Ms. Price unable at the time to recall the details of the event but replied she would investigate.

Lister’s private thoughts at that moment: …if I am correct she buys the two tickets to the MSG show this month to be given away on "Saturday’s a Party" …if she is correct it is a dinner of ackee and salt fish
….it is amazing no one believes me ….BARTENDER…pour me another Slurpee 39!!"

The interview ended a discussion of Vinette’s trips to Senegal and while it sounded wonderful Lister stated the place to be today is Zaire as he wished her well in Walaff [Editor: Where or What is Walaff]……..

So ends another party…till next Saturday!!!

Roving Reporter: Sue Nekrutman

Wrap Up - 4/5/97

Contents:

Roger Smith, Movie Star ...

BW MSG Sting Operation

Vinnette Price Interview