(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- New York City-based reggae band, New Kingston is heading to Asbury Park, New Jersey to continue a national tour supporting Kingston City, their latest full-length album released on Easy Star Records. The fast-rising, family group features three brothers (Stephen, Courtney Jr., and Tahir) accompanied by their father, Courtney Sr., who plays bass. The new record includes 12 songs and guest appearances by members of Tribal Seeds, Hawaiian singer-songwriter Kimie Miner, Sister Carol, The Wailing Souls, and the late, great reggae legend Sugar Minott. Various national media outlets have praised the new album for its uniqueness and originality.
The band will perform at The Saint in Asbury Park (601 Main Street) on Wednesday, April 15. Admission is $15 and doors open at 7pm.
“Kingston City is a genuine body of work that displays an incredible vocal range, candid lyrics and impressive instrumentals. It gives the listener the sort of meaningful connection and escape that every piece of music should provide.” – Top Shelf Reggae
“New Kingston —the reggaesisting of brothers Tahir, Steve and Courtney Panton, Jr.— have gone international, touring the world several times over… and establishing themselves as a selfcontained unit with their own original material.” – LargeUp
The group continues to bring an eclectic mix of Jamaican roots and New York City vibes to the ever evolving genre of reggae in a U.S. scene. New Kingston is currently set to perform 16 shows across the U.S. this spring.
New Kingston Full Tour Schedule
Feb 06 Port City Music Hall – Portland, ME
Feb 07 Paradise Rock Club – Boston, MA
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Feb 08 Knitting Factory – Brooklyn, NY
Feb 19 The Social – Orlando, FL*
Feb 20 Jack Rabbits – Jacksonville, FL*
Feb 21 Dog N Bone [FREE] – Cocoa Beach, FL*
Feb 24 Ranny Williams Ent. Complex [FREE] – Kingston, Jamaica
Feb 28 Oneness Reggae Festival – St. Mary, Jamaica
Mar 06 Schmitt’s Saloon – Morgantown, WV ~
Mar 07 Chop Shop – Chicago, IL ~
Mar 08 Riot Room – Kansas City, MO~
Mar 10 Bluebird Theater – Denver, CO~
Mar 12 The Reef – Boise, ID~
Mar 13 Jazzbones – Tacoma, WA~
Mar 14 Wonder Ballroom – Portland, OR~
Mar 15 Ace of Spades – Sacramento, CA~
Mar 17 Zodiacs – Petaluma, CA
Mar 19 Launchpad – Albuquerque, NM
Mar 20 The Rock – Tucson, AZ
Mar 21 Velvet Jones – Santa Barbara, CA
Mar 22 Strummers – Fresno, CA
Mar 25 Patrick Molloy’s [FREE] – Hermosa Beach, CA
Mar 26 Elements Venue – Bakersfield, CA
Mar 27 Moe’s Alley – Santa Cruz, CA
Mar 29 Volcanic Theatre Pub – Bend, OR
Apr 01 The Pin – Spokane, WA
Apr 03 Pub Station [FREE] – Billings, MT
Apr 04 Filling Station – Bozeman, MT
Apr 05 Moxi Theater – Greeley, CO
Apr 08 Outland Ballroom – Springfield, MO
Apr 09 Broadway Oyster Bar – St. Louis, MO
Apr 11 Scarlet and Greg– Columbus, OH
Apr 15 The Saint– Asbury Park, NJ
Apr 16 Shaka's – Virginia Beach, VA
Apr 17 The Palm Room– Wilmington, NC
Apr 19 Austin Reggae Fest – Austin, TX
May 09 Reggae On The Block – Orlando, FL
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