Live 'N' Direct, the hit concert series regularly staged at the former Epiphany nightclub, Spanish Court, New Kingston, during the late 1980's, returns to Carlos Café, New Kingston, come May 1, 2010.

Patrons to Live 'N' Direct in the 80's were treated to performances by artistes like Diana King, Tony Rebel, Singing Melody, Tiger, Cutty Ranks, Mad Cobra and Shabba Ranks.

Seasoned acts who also performed on the great jam session included Lee 'Scratch' Perry, The Wailers, Jacob Miller and Innercircle, Peter Tosh, Third World, Gregory Isaacs, Dennis Brown, Zapow band and international acts: Ray Goodman and Brown and Melba Moore.

The new series of Live 'N' Direct dubbed 'Acoustic Reggae', promises to be even more exciting as the artistes featured will be mainly playing their favourite instruments and performing without the regular fanfare of a full band.

In this series, artistes will be displaying their raw natural talent which has made them successful throughout their careers.

Music lovers will be treated to a feast of conscious Roots Rock Reggae at each event while the concerts will be video taped for rebroadcast on Juice TV networks islandwide, the World Wide Web and dish network.

'Acoustic reggae" has been gaining popularity with European Reggae fans with acts like 'Kiddus I and Earl Chinna Smith playing to sold out audiences on tours.

The launch of Live 'N' Direct will see performances from poet Richie Innocent, Prophecy (former Red Stripe Big Break winner) and Duane Stephenson.