Julian Marley And The Uprising Tour Europe

NEW YORK, NY : Julian Marley announces performance dates for his upcoming 2011 European tour with his band The Uprising , which will see the reggae singer-songwriter headlining venues throughout Europe , including the territories of Morocco , Spain , France , Germany , Italy , Switzerland and Portugal. Julian “Ju Ju” Marley’s fame has risen to new heights with the success of his Grammy Award Nominated album entitled, Awake (Universal / Ghetto Youths).

Marley’s ‘Awake’ world tour with his band The Uprising flourished in North America in 2009, and propelled into a burgeoning international run in 2010 which included the Raggamuffin tour of Australia and New Zealand and performance dates that took centre stage in the United States, London, the Caribbean and Europe .

Julian Marley notes, “Being on tour is truly the fruits of our labour, and I give thanks to all the fans who continue to help us breathe new life into each and every live show.” Co-produced with his brothers Stephen Marley and Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley, Julian Marley’s third studio album , Awake was released on April 28, 2009 and took home several accolades, including the award for ‘Best Album of the Year’ at the International Reggae and World Music Awards (IRAWMA) in New York City on May 2nd, 2010.

Born in London, England in 1975, Julian Marley has been blessed both by his father’s great talent and legacy and by the unique perspective that comes with an upbringing in a multicultural community. Having been exposed to music all his life, Julian has become a skillful veteran performer, producer and songwriter with numerous successful international tours and albums under his belt. Known for his remarkable stage presence, the talented reggae singer’s live performance echoes the sonic fusion captured on Awake. Backed by his band The Uprising, Julian Marley’s live set has been described as “captivating” by critics and fans alike. For more information on Julian Marley’s upcoming European tour please visit www.julianmarley.com and www.ghettoyouths.com .

5-21-2011: Rabat, Morocco
5-24-2011: Barcelona, Spain
5-25-2011: Agen, France
5-26-2011: Bordeaux, France
5-27-2011: Toulouse, France
5-28-2011: Cergy, France
5-29-2011: Vitry sur Seine, France
5-30-2011: Tours, France
6-1-2011: Lille, France
6-2-2011: Wurzburg, Germany
6-3-2011: Club date, Luxemburg
6-4-2011: Den Haag, Holland
6-5-2011: Amsterdam, Holland
6-7-2011: Montpellier, France