Recording artist Singer J will be celebrating his birthday at an event called “Cya Stop Me Now” on Saturday, November 9th. It will be held at Klub Kutters, which is located at 215 SW 27th Avenue in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
The Scorpio Affair will also see the likes of Chico, Da’Ville, Frankie Sly, and Little John performing, with the viral king Foota Hype making an appearance. Mama Lawna and DJ Gadaffie will host, while Tek 9 Sound, Mamma’s Boy, and Sky Toppa will be on the ones and twos.
As reggae, dancehall, and gospel communities in Jamaica and overseas continue to send well wishes and make donations to Lt.Stitchie, some within those groups are going even further. For example, Richie Stephens, a longtime friend of The Dancehall Governor, is among those who, in addition to contributing to Stitchie‘s rehabilitation journey, is also headlining a concert from which all proceeds will go towards the Lieutenant Stitchie Foundation Fund.
The event, dubbed Richie for Stitchie, will be presented on Friday, November 29th, at Seven Star Lounge (2017 West Howard Street) in Chicago, Illinois. It will also feature the Indika Reggae Band and musical juggling by the world-immortal Stone Love Sound. Starting time is 8:00 p.m., and general admission tickets are US$30.00.
Lt. Stitchie has recently suffered a severe brain hemorrhage that initially made him unresponsive. However, his condition is improving. According to his wife Sophia Laing, “he’s hearing, his eyes are open, he responds to voices that he knows, and he is on the road to recovery.” That said, they are still seeking financial help to cover his medical expenses.
Great music lives forever! “God Answers Prayers,” a gospel-reggae ska song produced by legendary guitarist, producer, and engineer Willie Lindo and written and performed by inspirational recording artist Derrick Scott, has received a special honor years after it was first shared. It has achieved chart-topping success and now has a plaque that marks its accomplishment.
Three years ago, “God Answers Prayers” climbed to the #1 spot on the South Florida Reggae Chart curated by respected broadcaster Clinton Lindsay. It remained on the chart for several weeks, touching many hearts with its positive message, before eventually retiring. In August of this year, Clinton Lindsay publicly praised Derrick Scott by giving him a long-overdue memorial tablet, formally recognizing the track’s favorable outcome. This recognition has led to a renewed interest in “God Answers Prayers,” with many believing it may soon find its way back onto charts and playlists, attracting new fans.
While Scott and his team celebrate this remarkable accomplishment, they are also concomitantly preparing for the 2024 Gospel Mission Concert, which will be held on November 16 at the Unity New Testament Church of God in Lauderdale Lakes, Florida. The Gospel Mission Concert is an annual event that was initiated by Derrick Scott in 2015. Additional information about this affair will be shared in the coming weeks.
The Montego Bay Curry and Food Festival is set for Heroes Day, Monday, October 21st, at the popular entertainment venue, Pier One (Howard Cooke Blvd) in Montego Bay, Jamaica. This is an all-day family event that will run from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. local time.
There will be music by ZJ Liquid, DJ Bones, and DJ Enzo, with a stage show that will start at 7:00 p.m., headlined by Sizzla Kalonji, Kevin Downswell, and Agent Sasco. General admission is J$3,500 for adults and J$1,000 for children. It should be noted that children will be free before noon.
Jah Mason is confirmed and will perform at the upcoming Reggae with the Stars aboard Harbour Master Grand Cruises (C3 Marina, 119 Western Main Road) in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, on Thursday, October 31st. Boarding time is 3:00 p.m., and tickets are TTD$300.00. Click here to purchase tickets.
Jamaican-American reggae artist Chuck Fenda will perform at Muzeum Bar & Grill (631 Campbell Avenue) in West Haven, Connecticut, on Friday, November 1st. The event, dubbed ‘Chuck Fenda N Frens,’ will also see Mitch Di Singa, Peyton Grae, and Cassie Power hitting the stage.
Running time for this concert is 7:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. the following morning. General admission tickets, which are going for US$28.52, can be purchased via Eventbrite.
Get ready for an evening filled with love, rhythm, and pure magic as the Queen of Reggae, Marcia Griffiths, celebrates sixty years in music on Sunday, November 3rd, at Palm Drive, Hope Gardens in Kingston, Jamaica.
Griffiths will be joined by some of her dearest friends and music colleagues, namely Patti Labelle, Beres Hammond, Tanya Stephens, Busy Signal, Cutty Ranks, Duane Stephenson, Kymani Marley, Skip Marley, and others.
The doors will open at 3:00 p.m., but the show will not commence until 6:00 p.m. Tickets and additional information are available on marciagriffiths.com.
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