Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Chat 'Bout Cleveland!..here, there...EVERYWHERE!

3 Photo Galleries JUST ADDED!'
Get Along' Bash @ El Hasa, click here!
Soca Calypso Flag Party, click here!
Pics from Easter Fiesta, click here!
Enjoy,
Bashy

Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Ky-mani Marley fueds with WMMS' Rover

..uhhhh, can you blame him??

Kymani Marley was detained Tuesday morning after having a heated argument with WMMS FM/100.7 DJ Rover.

Ky-Mani Marley was in Cleveland on April 20th promoting his book about his famous father.
During the interview, Rover, 30, made a sexual comment about Marley's mother, who was a pingpong champion.


Marley was angered by the comment. He left the studio and apparently turned the radio on in his car. Rover was still talking about him.

Marley returned to the station and barged into the studio. A heated, profane argument ensued, with Marley threatening to assault Rover. Much of the profanity was kept off the air using the station's delay system.

Police were called and detained Marley for about 45 minutes. Rover, whose real name is Shane French, declined to press charges and Marley was released.

Wow...

Friday, April 02, 2010

2nd Annual Criss List Awards Bash - review and photos posted on www.chatboutcleveland.com!

The arrival of Mr. Albert Dailey!
A gathering of Cleveland's Caribbean Community!
The party lasted until 2:30 AM!

...you missed it?

No worries! For review and photos, click
here.

Monday, March 01, 2010

Jah Messenger featured on Fox 8 THIS Friday!

DVR Alert!

Be sure to catch Cleveland's own, Jah Messenger on Fox 8 In the Morning to promote the "Haiti Relief Fundraiser" at AJ Roccos!

Tune in!

Want to catch the band live?
Haiti Relief Fundraiser

Featuring

Jah Messenger

AJ Rocco's
816 Huron Road
Cleveland, Ohio

8PM

Setting my DVR,

Bashy

Thursday, February 25, 2010

2nd Annual Criss List Awards Bash

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CHAT ‘BOUT CLEVELAND HOSTS 2ND ANNUAL CRISS LIST AWARDS BASH
Awards show highlights local Caribbean based businesses

Chat ‘Bout Cleveland and Cleveland Reggae Sounds presents the 2nd Annual Criss List Awards Bash on Sunday, March 14, 2010 at Caribbean Flavor, located at 321 Babbitt Road in Euclid Ohio. .

Developed in 2008, The Criss List highlights the ‘best of the best’ of local businesses, music and events in Cleveland’s Caribbean Community. Winners of these awards are selected by online voting through
www.chatboutcleveland.com.

Chat ’Bout Cleveland is an online resource connecting the city’s Caribbean community to its businesses, news and events. Since 2006, Chat ‘Bout Cleveland serves as a resource to those new to or visiting the Cleveland area. Chat ‘Bout Cleveland is also connected with other Caribbean communities such as Columbus, Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, Detroit, Chicago and New York.

“We are truly excited to have an opportunity to produce this event for a second year”, says Drue Thompson, CEO/Publisher, Chat ‘Bout Cleveland. “We know the collaboration with Cleveland Reggae Sounds will be productive as we move forward to build on the success of last year’s event.”

Cleveland Reggae Sounds is devoted to the promotion of reggae sounds in the Cleveland area. Started in 2009, CRS supports Cleveland’s music community through promotion of events, photos as well as liaison for the artists for bookings.

The 2nd Annual Criss List Awards Bash will be hosted by 2008 Best Sound winners Organik Sound with live performances by 2008 Best Local Artist winner, Sunshade, Best Local Band Winner, Umojah Nation and Jah Messenger.

This event will also feature brief presentations by House of Stylz, Knitwear by Attalah, Diva Purses and Twinz Beauty Supply. “We wanted to encompass all aspects of Cleveland’s Caribbean business”, says Alicia Hollinger, Marketing Coordinator of Chat ‘Bout Cleveland. “This event will give these establishments an opportunity to reach new clientele by showcasing their products.”

Admission to the 2nd Annual Criss List Awards Bash is $5 in advance (tickets sales) and $10 at the door. Red Carpet entry for the event begins at 6pm followed by the awards show at 7pm. The event will end at 10pm.

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Monday, February 22, 2010

Pics from "Pink and White Affair"


Posted on Chat 'Bout Cleveland!



To view now, click here.


Thursday, February 18, 2010

2009 Criss List Nominees...

Congratulations to all 2009 Criss List Nominees!

Complete list posted on www.chatboutcleveland.com!

Good Luck,


Bashy

Friday, February 05, 2010

Happy Earthstrong, Bob Marley!


February 6th the world will celebrate the life and musical legacy of Robert Nestor Marley. In 2010, Bob Marley would have celebrated his 65th birthday, but he continues to inspire and influence people around the world.

As the celebrations begin throughout the world, there are many local events coming in February to celebrate Bob Marley and his music. To read more, click
here.

Wednesday, February 03, 2010

Chat 'Bout It: Umojah Nation


NEW!!!

Chat 'Bout It: Interview
Umojah Nation
(voted 2008 BEST Band)

To read now, click here.

Monday, February 01, 2010

2nd Annual Criss List Awards VOTE NOW!!!

...Back again for 2010!
..we are changing things up this year -
YOU pick the nominees AND the winners!
and enter your choices for
Cleveland's BEST OF THE BEST in music, business and events!
Here are a list of the categories:
Best Promoter
Best Radio DJ
Best Local Artist
Best Local Band
Best Selector
Best Sound
Best Crew - Male
Best Crew -Female
Best Dressed - Male
Best Dressed - Female
Best Dancer - Male
Best Dancer - Female
Best Caribbean Food Restaurant
Best Caribbean Grocer
Best Annual Event
Best Family Friendly Event
Best Bash of the Year - 2009
So, spread the word and VOTE!
Round 1 voting starts NOW until February 15th!
Log on to: www.chatboutcleveland.com and VOTE!!!

Tuesday, January 26, 2010

February 2010 Events Listed..

Bob Marley Celebration!
Pink and White Affair!
and More!
To view now, click here!

Monday, January 25, 2010

Thursday, January 14, 2010

Saturday, January 02, 2010

Happy New Year!

Chat 'Bout Cleveland

presents:

The Year in Review: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly....to read more,
click here.
Enjoy!
Bashy

Friday, January 01, 2010

TONIGHT!!!


CGP
Presents:

“A Just a Blessing”

Caribbean Flavor
321 Babbitt Road
Euclid, Ohio

Music By:
Organik Sound

Special Performance By:
Sunshade
(voted 2008 Criss List BEST Local Artist)

$5

If you missed last week’s madness…..

Monday, December 28, 2009

Irie New Years Eve Celebration THIS Thursday!

New Years Eve Celebration

featuring

Umojah Nation

LIVE!!

Music By:

Jomo Benn (Higher Vibes, WCSB)
and
Irie Sistable (KTUH, Hawaii)


Wilbert's
512 Huron Road
Cleveland, Ohio

$5

See you there!

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Rest In Peace, Squingy

Dancehall fans and beyond paused in tribute to pay heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the late Bass Odyssey selector, Kevin ‘Squingy’ Bennett.

After ailing for several months, Bennett lost his battle at about 6:40 am Tuesday morning in a Tampa, Florida hospital. It is reported that his lungs collapsed which led to the failure of his other organs.

To read more, click here.

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

R.I.P. Squingy

Kevin "Squingy" Bennett
Bass Odyssey Sound
1972-2009

Saturday, November 21, 2009

Reggae on the Radio - Updated 11.2009

Reggae on the Radio

Sundays:

"Gospel Inspirations"
10-Noon
Irie Vibes Radio (Detroit)
(to listen, click here:
http://irievibesradiodetroit.com/)

"R - Vibes" with Dread Clayton
5- 7pm
89.3 WCSB
(to listen live, click here:
http://www.wcsb.org/)

"African Abstract" with Charleston Okafor - 89.3 WCSB
7-9pm
89.3 WCSB
(to listen live, click here:
http://www.wcsb.org/)
NEW!!!"Island Riddims" with DJ Trevor7-9pm
CD 101.1 FM (Columbus, Ohio)
(to listen live:
www.cd101.com/sections/onAir/ListenLive.aspx)

Tuesdays:
Ras Gato's Gullah Gumbo
3-5pm
89.3 WCSB
(to listen live, click here:
http://www.wcsb.org/)

"Ishence" with Kabir
5:30 - 7pm
89.3 WCSB
(to listen live, click here:
http://www.wcsb.org/)

"Monster Boogie Ska" with Joe
9-11pm
89.3 WCSB

(to listen live, click here:
http://www.wcsb.org/)

Wednesdays:
Black Scorpio
2-4pm
91.1 WRUW

Thursdays:
"Higher Vibes of the Caribbean" with Jomo Benn
1-3pm
89.3 WCSB
(to listen live, click here:
http://www.wcsb.org/)

"Yard Vibes Radio Show" with Empress Ajah
2-4pm
91.1 WRUW

Fridays:
"Caribbean Gospel"
Dub Style Songs of Praise
3:30pm-4:30pm
91.1 WRUW
"Night of the Living Dread" with Rich Lowe
7-9pm
91.1 WRUW

"Fire Fridays" with Roots Rock Sound
Irie Vibes Radio (Detroit)
8pm - Midnight
(To listen live, click here:
http://irievibesradiodetroit.com/)

Saturdays:
"Rudies Hi-Fi" with Tommy Fox
2-4pm
89.3 WCSB
(to listen live, click here:
http://www.wcsb.org/)

"What's Up" with Lady Pam
Irie Vibes Radio (Detroit)
2pm-8pm
(to listen live, click here:
http://irievibesradiodetroit.com/ )

"Caribbean Groove" with Leisa Engel and DJ Chubby
8:30pm-12am
88.7 WJCU
(to listen live, click here:
http://wjcu.org/)
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