Entertainment

Columbus Ohio reggae fans are as fortunate as any reggae fans anywhere . In Columbus, this year alone , reggae fans were treated to at least one major concert a month. The year started off with I Wayne and Wayne Wonder, then the Meditations, followed by the "Cool Ruler" Gregory Issacs himself backed by up and coming sensation Rootz Underground. Gregory Issacs performed on what , had to be the worst day of winter weather in Columbus in more than two seasons , to a more than respectable sized crowd of fans.

It is evident that resurgence in reggae has only gotten started... this upcoming month of April is no different. Already there is slated to be at least 5 major performances in mid and southern Ohio alone .

The month will start off with Everton Blender on the 4th, then both Sister Carol and Junior Reid on the 5th and Luciano twice botht he 25th and 26th. [See event calendar or sign up for the newsletter ]

While reggae has taken center stage it is obvious that the demand will increase for other genre's by the fans. Calyso , Soca, . Concerts as far away as Cleveland see Columbus regulars and vice versa. Cincinnati reggae and reggae/dancehall fans think nothing of the 1.5 hour drive to take in the vibes in Columbus.

The spring has just gotten started and I am sure there will be a whole lot more to come in summer... There is even buzz about bringing some top ranked soca/calyspo acts along with more latin caribbean flavors, after all the caribbean is more than just reggae.

Want to know more about these artists ? Check out these classics:

Everton Blender's Lift up Your Head, Wayne Wonder's Foreva, I Wayne's, Book of Life Sister Carol's, Gimme Mi Freedom Junior Reid's, One Blood Luciano's Messenger

<< Back to columbuscaribbean.org

Check out Luciano's: Video "Why should I"

Award winning, internationally acclaimed, powerful and ever popular reggae Singer aptly named Luciano will be retuning to Columbus April25th, 2008 at Reggae Central

Also acclaimed reggae star: Mikey General will also be present

Sound provided Roots High Power w/ Pete Funk

The perennially popular flex crew is slated to be the opening act.

The Flex Crew

This is a premier show that is worth being extra early for !

Place:The Alrosa Villa 5055 Sinclair Road. Directions by Mapquest

Time: 9:30pm- 2:00am+

Info: Roots Records www.rootsrecords.com 614] 294-7611

Tix:

Roots - 1357 north high street@ KIng ave.614 294-7611 ::  Ms. Enas' Carribean Kitchen - 2444 Cleveland Ave@ Myrtle 614 -262-0988  :: Sweet Pot Restaurant - 1485 south Champion@ Frebis-449-8131   :: Ken Binneys Barber Shop in Tamarack Circle - 436-0727   :: New Harvest Cafe - 1675 Arlington Ave(1 block north of Ms. Enas')

For more events around town check out our community calendar

More videos at: www.youtube.com/columbuscaribbean  and www.youtube.com/rootsrecords

There are only a few artists that can be considered legends and can even be mentioned in the same breath as the greats like Dennis Brown, Bob Marley, Jimmy Cliff, or Freddie McGregor.... and that is the one and only Gregory Issacs .. "The cool Ruler"

Coming Saturay March 8th, 2008

Gregory Isaac
"the cool ruler"
+ Roots High Power
@ Alrosa Villa- 5055 Sinclair Rd
Columbus- Oh 43822

Mapquest

For more informations www.rootsrecords.com

Tickets available

Get your tix @ Roots - 1357 north high street@ KIng ave.614 294-7611
Ms. Enas' Carribean Kitchen - 2444 Cleveland Ave@ Myrtle 614 -262-0988
Sweet Pot Restaurant - 1485 south Champion@ Frebis-449-8131
Ken Binneys Barber Shop in Tamarack Circle - 436-0727
& New Harvest Cafe - 1675 Arlington Ave(1 block north of Ms. Enas')

For information on Caribbean Events and more see The Columbus Caribbean event calendar

To see more Gregory Issacs in Concert check out

www.youtube.com/columbuscaribbean and  www.youtube.com/rootsrecords

Legendary Reggae Vocal Harmony Trio . . .
Meditations
+ Roots High Power

Tix only $10 in advance at Roots

Get your tix @
Roots - 1357 north high street@ KIng ave.614 294-7611
Ms. Enas' Carribean Kitchen - 2444 Cleveland Ave@ Myrtle 614 -262-0988
Sweet Pot Restaurant - 1485 south Champion@ Frebis-449-8131
Ken Binneys Barber Shop in Tamarack Circle - 436-0727
& New Harvest Cafe - 1675 Arlington Ave(1 block north of Ms. Enas')

International Reggae Recording Artists Wayne Wonder and I Wayne

American Music Awards Performers . . .
Wayne Wonder
w/ I WAYNE and the Roots High Power
January 25 , 2008 - Friday @ Alrosa Villa, 5055 Sinclair Rd, Columbus, OH

Tix $22 in advance/$25 at the door

Get your tix @ Roots - 1357 north high street@ KIng ave.614 294-7611
Ms. Enas' Carribean Kitchen - 2444 Cleveland Ave@ Myrtle 614 -262-0988
Sweet Pot Restaurant - 1485 south Champion@ Frebis-449-8131
Ken Binneys Barber Shop in Tamarack Circle - 436-0727
& New Harvest Cafe - 1675 Arlington Ave(1 block north of Ms. Enas')

Featuring Chart Topping Classics and New Hits From:

Wayne Wonder

No Holding Back

Foreva

I Wayne

Featuring hits from his latest :

Lava Ground

We received this lovely email at our myspace mail box from our friends in Chicago to step up to the plate and make it happen. Well.. you know what we have to do Columbus...

----------------- Original Message -----------------
From: CHITOWN CARIBBEAN JERKFEST
Date: Nov 30, 2007 12:52 PM


HEY COLUMBUS

Chitown is throwing out the challenge to all West Indians living in the Midwest to BRING IT!!!

We wish to extend this invitation to, Caribbeans in Columbus Oh, come out for the biggest West Indian celebration to hit Midwest America in celebration of "All Things Caribbean."

Please pass along the information and send West Indians to our My Space page to get information or have them call the JerkFest hotline for more information.

We want Caribbean nationals from Columbus to enter the Jerk Cook Off competition for 1 year's bragging rights as the "Best Jerk Cook" in Midwest America.

SO COLUMBUS...IF OONU TINK OONU BAD...COME!!!

Roots 10 Year Anniversary Celebration . . .
Capleton
+ Roots High Power
November 23 , 2007 - Friday @ Alrosa Villa, 5055 Sinclair Rd, Columbus, OH

Get your tix @
Roots - 1357 north high street@ KIng ave.614 294-7611
Ms. Enas' Carribean Kitchen - 2444 Cleveland Ave@ Myrtle 614 -262-0988
Sweet Pot Restaurant - 1485 south Champion@ Frebis-449-8131
Ken Binneys Barber Shop in Tamarack Circle - 436-0727
& New Harvest Cafe - 1675 Arlington Ave(1 block north of Ms. Enas')