It's almost here! Stone Love arrives in Cleveland on January 26th!

Chat 'Bout Cleveland has dubbed 2008 as 'The Battle of Dancehall Promoter' as we eagerly await the first round with the arrival of The Immortal Stone Love on Saturday, January 26th for Blacka’s birthnite bash, an evening called ‘Betta Must Come’.

Cleveland’s premier sounds will be on hand for the bash including Sample Jack (with KC and Lava), New Horizon (all of them), and Organik Sound featuring DJ Chubby and Leisa Engel. If you missed Blacka’s bash at Dailey’s last year with an impromptu appearance by Sizzla (Yes, at Dailey’s!) Then who KNOWS what this year’s bash will bring…

As many years as we have come to enjoy Stone Love at the dances (some more years than others!), Chat ‘Bout decided to list a few facts about the sound that we have all come to Love….

-For the past 35 years, the sound has set itself apart from all others in the industry, with its unique pattern of playing, standards, rules and the overall quality of the music played.

-Stone Love was started in 1972 by Winston Powell.

-The current selectors are; Wee Pow, Rory, Geefus, Billy Slaughter, Diamond, Ice Berg, Dwayne Pow and Fire Ras.

-Most recent accomplishments include becoming the first sound to start advertising ourselves on trucks, the first sound to be broadcast on an airline (Air Jamaica), first sound to be signed with a label, first sound to be endorsed and sponsored by a corporate company first Rum Cream, then Guinness and now Magnum.

So, if STILL haven’t had the pleasure of enjoying this sound after THREE DECADES on the scene – then we will definitely check you on the 26th at the Club Center!

It’s a New Year and I’m Still –

Bashy