The two-story Moonraker bar, open on all sides, can hold up to 200 people; however, the only time it becomes full is during occasional jazz, blues, soca, and reggae concerts.

Aug. 12-13: Steeplechase Park SOB's & Jamyns reggae concert; Noon; (718) 965-8913.

From 1972 through 1976, he held a dozen a year; one reggae concert drew 10,000 people, he said.

I Map Negril's reggae concerts are legendary, with live performances every night in peak season, when there's sure to be some big talent in town.

He said the crowd at the bar/restaurant's reggae concerts is racially diverse and crosses generational lines.

For several years, "Japan Splashes" or open-air reggae concerts were held in various locations throughout Japan.

- a dance party, and a year later his name is still invoked at just about every reggae concert.

Negril is known for its buzzing night life and reggae concerts, but that Sunday night the popular tourist spots, Rick's Cafe and Margueritaville, were nearly empty.

He has been called on frequently as a speaker, performer and artisan to represent Dominica in cultural festivals and reggae concerts around the world.

- M. C. ALEXANDER The scene is a recent reggae concert at the Wetlands bar in lower Manhattan.