The Don Dada Well Received 

! Although fans waited almost all night to see him~

no one moved until the show was over !

By: C. Harrison/Dec 24, 2013

Supercat On Stage

Supercat and Journalist C. Harrison

Twelve midnight and some of us was just strolling inside of Amazura, once inside the venue was packed. Anticipation billed, no one had seen Supercat, aka the Wild Apache, since he last took to this stage in 2005; so, we knew that the night was not only going to be historical but that the crowd would become much more intents. By two o’clock that is am, the place was jam-pack; which was expected. DJ Norie feeling the crowd tried his best to pace but even he didn’t know what type of crowd he was dealing with. Needless to say, he aim to inspire.

Accordingly, fan kept to the beat and vibe with each other, dancing to a string of dancehall favorites until 3:45 rolled around and by now the place was jumping. While a few complaint bitterly, even they didn’t make a move. Cat fans stood and wait anxiously no one dear move–some afraid to leave their spot fearing they might not get it back and the momentum billed, finally we heard his voice and it was all over. People went into a frenzy screaming and shouting “We love you,” for the next hour he dazzled us with a catalog of monster hits like: “Don DaDa” “Come Dung Mek Mi Come Dung” among so many others– too much to name here.  He gave us what we came to see and hear even mix it up with a young band, who he gave a chance at stardom. Joining him on stage was reggae singers  Junior Demus, and Mikey Jerriot among others. When he left the stage fans were reeling for more even though it was Pass 5AM, no one cared about time, they chanted for more.  The show was a complete success;

Only Super Cat could have people stand their ground after 3:00 AM, in the morning without moving a muscle before he comes to the microphone. Yes, he is all that.  Even though he had been hiatus from the dancehall scene but, never too far from the music industry he have not lost a thing, he was still spiting fire, teaching & preaching as he go along–always, to the youths of tomorrow; for this I love him more.

Supercat, is revered to by his fans and those who know him well. He and very few others, are the foundation of what dancehall have become today. He is possibly the most compelling dancehall artist of our times, he is a beacon; a stalwart blazing fire in his path to steer pellucid, Reggae Dancehall Music to where it need to be. Mesmerizing at times, he is excellence at what he knows how to do best. which is spit lyrics—his music is second to none and is flawless. He is loved so much that people will go to bat for him. He quite frankly, is one  of the most influential and ingenuous person we have encountered inside reggae dancehall today. He created and literally help  to shape what we now know  as Dancehall Reggae–this make him legendary, and iconic-cream of the crop, never to be taken lightly and always someone to be reckoned with. He is the best of the best.  Irie Jam Radio DJ Roy welcomed Supercat, to the stage.

 I am truly sorry for the very poor photo shot of Cat on stage.

THE LINE IS DRAWN AT MIDNIGHT

LAST CHANCE BEFORE JANUARY 1, 2014

By: C. Harrison/DEC 24, 2013

The President’s High Quality Affordable Health Care Mandate draws the line at midnight, yes, your deadline for signing up ends at 12Pm tonight 12/12/2013. Most people abide by the last call and signed up yesterday, but has of last night when the President signed up himself for the Bronze health package; he extended it to midnight today.

Many had questioned if the President was being truthful about what he says about the new Health Care Law Mandate. In order words, some would make it out to look like the President was telling the American people a lie.  But, not so fast–while the online site couldn’t handle the amount of people who signed on the first day; the problem have since been fix. And we all know it was a working progress.

This deadline doesn’t mean you can’t ever sign up later, it just mean that if you want to start getting coverage begining January 1, 2014, then signing up now will guarantee you that privilege. They know that many procrastinators will wait until the very last minute.  The date for late bloomers are March, 2014. Do not miss that deadline.  

AS FOR THE NSA

We all know the truth, that every intelligent agency on earth has been keeping data on its governance, centered on each particular country. People, this have been going on for over 50 odd year. Mark you, the NSA  is just taking a foot hole and is basically (one might can say just created) but this, is nothing knew—and it did not start with President Obama—many Presidents before him knew.  This is all common knowledge. Let just say all things with the NSA, will play out and take care of its self. The NSA, is not going away.  The NSA just got caught that’s all.

SUPERCAT

Posted By: C. Harrison/Dec 14, 2013-modified

Tickets go on sale for purchase this morning for the much anticipated show in Jamaica, Queens at the Amazura Night Club December 20th 2013

For more info call: 646-575-5258 . 347-466-2918 . 347-785-9156

To Book Supercat Contact: 516-503-6598 . 917-558-5786 . 646-575-5268

Tickets Outlets For Purchases Are As Follows:

IN MEMORY OF

NELSON MANDELA

By:  C. Harrison/Dec 6, 2013

He had wisdom and lead in a spiritual way, he fought the good fight and saved his people. He was a symbol of world peace.

He took up our cause (the  cross) he died in peace and he left us with the gift of tolerance. He lives forever——Nelson Mandela 1918-2013

Born July 18, 1918—-Died December 5, 2013

SUCCESS WITH A TWIST

 REEEWIND/A HIT AND MISS

By: C. Harrison/Dec 4, 2013

  Your Backstage pass/the rounds

The Irish and Chin brands, all have agreed are very successful and eventful events. Reeewind  And Come Again 2013 the 5th edition was no exception; with this 80’s impact no one could or would deny the duo their spotlight at the top. Throughout the Caribbean, and in Reggae promotion of rub-a-dub sound systems right now, this duo is amongst the cream of the crop—the La krem. The fact that the two Mentor’s have now cornered the NYS Caribbean Reggae Sound Systems Market, is very telling. After all, this is what they have been doing worldwide for many years.

The Miss, or dis of the show came into play when fans realized that the most anticipate performer Joseph Winston Sterling aka Josey Wales, was not in the building– a no show and a let down to some. Others revealed that they did not care, because they got to see who they came to see. But thereafter, the debate  began. Not to mentioned that people felt that the sound systems sounded like one system playing.

Intense the debates, but there were no clear cut answers to the problems. Caribbean concerts and showcase goer believe that this exact situation has happened or happening far too often in our communities; where some promoters use artist names as pawn to draw big crowds, and patrons are left hanging. Thus, sometimes the immediate outcry is fraud and they want the practices stop. And sound systems are sounding too much alike. The cry is variety—is what people want.

So, conceding-ly  and to appease the Irish and Chin fan base putting them at ease, this Journalist seek and secured a straight answer from the Irish and Chin camp. The iterated answer was no, the duo and their company did not committee fraud with the artist Josey Wales.

According to Flair Lindsey, publicist for the Irish and Chin camp,  “Josey Wales did not get his traveling and license documents on time for the November 9, show.  We did not know up until Saturday, morning that he couldn’t come. We assumed that it could have happened but it turned out not to be. We worked on the Wales documents for over one year.”

“In hindsight the promoters feel that they should have waited for a definitive answer on  Josey Wales, before placing him on the show or should have put him on a future show.” Wales will be here, he got his documents, days after the  show– this week. From here on out we will only use one sound system,” Lindsey stated.

In addition, to what Flair has noted, other promoters have categorically states that—this situation accounts for some of the problems that they have encountered with flying in some artists/particular artist, from around the world to do shows here in the United States.

Reeewind 2013 was in fact a respectable and resounding show, people left feeling good about their money’s worth. It had the feel and air mark of a success by any standard deemed relevant. All the artist who performed: Johnny Osbourne-Brigadier Jerry, Muma Nancy, Charlie Chaplin General Trees, Michigan and Smiley, Luciano—all have never let down a fan yet, always giving us their best—to Yellowman who did what he could do to keep fans interested.

The bravado and uproar came with a pause, because some fans simply and specifically came to see Josey Wales, due in part because of his 10-year hiatus from the game (musically speaking). Irish and Chin continue to ride the waves, this was a small set back and they learned from it.

Irish/Chin, the tide has not drawn you both in yet, credence to you both.

JAMAICA STATION 100 YEAR

ANNIVERSARY

OUR VIEW

By: C. Harrison/Dec 4, 2013

The Jamaica station and the Long Island railroad celebrated its 100 year anniversary Wednesday, October 23, 2013. This MTA, hub is used by 150.000 commuters each day, according to an official immediate media release.  MTA officials celebrated the  historic rededication transfer point for 10 of the LIRR’s 11 branches. On hand for the festivities were MTA Chairman and CEO Thomas F. Prendergast and MTA Long Island Rail Road President Helena E. Williams, as well as local officials and community leaders.

Oyster Bay High School kicked off the festivities by performing “Change at Jamaica,” a 10 minute instrumental piece by Pulitzer Prize Winner Composer Paul Moravec of Adelphi University.

The important role of the Jamaica Station, memorialized in railroad lexicon by the catch phrase “Change at Jamaica” has made commuting between Long Island and New York City possible for generations of Long Island Rail road customers. The station opened for business in 1913 as was part of newly elevated right-of way in Jamaica that did away with street level grade crossings for the first time.

Jamaica Station was designed by architect Kenneth M. Murchison and built by the Pennsylvania Railroad, then the parent company of the Long Island Rail Road. The entire Jamaica complex was constructed by  LIRR employees under the direction of railroad’s Chief Engineer John Savage. That same year, the LIRR moved into a new corporate office adjacent in the newly elevated station, platforms and tracks. The five-story brick building including the station waiting area, also designed by Murchison, was situated at the corner of Archer Avenue and Sutphin Boulevard, a dirt road intersection in an area still dotted with farms. In addition, Murchison designed the LIRR’s ticket office and waiting area on Sutphin Boulevard as the public entrance to the building, gliding it with an omate canopy that received special attention during the restoration. He placed the corporate entrance on Archer Avenue with “Long Island  R. R. Co.” in bronze letters across the top.

All photos: C. Harrison

The land mark is amongst the best in the borough of Queens and the building is the oldest railroad in the U. S. still operating under its original name. Each week day the LIRR operates 732 trains with approximately  3000,000 customers traveling through Jamaica twice a day. AirTrain  JFK service draws an additional 11, 500 customers per day who arrive by train, subway, bus and taxi.

For much of the year, LIRR headquarters was veiled in scaffolding and steel grey safety netting as the LIRR Engineering Department employees and a privat contractor, Alps Mechanical Inc, labored on building elements that had seriously deteriorated over the years. The restoration effort was carried out in an effort to be consistent with the historic character of the building under the direction of the LIRR’s Department of program management.

Moreover, the release stated that in coming years, the MTA and LIRR are planning more than $300 million in infrastructure improvements as part of the first phase of the Jamaica Capacity improvement Project. Phase 1. encompasses design and construction in support of East Side Access, the new path to Manhattan that will bring LIRR customers to Grand Central Terminal and East Midtown for the first time. The work includes the construction of a new platform specifically dedicated to scoot service between Jamaica and Atlantic Terminal, Brooklyn, the removal and installation of switches, realignment of track, reconfiguration of the Johnson Avenue Train Yard; construction of a freight train and modification to the existing signal system.

Both the Long Island Railroad and the Jamaica Station is a part of the recognized historic  featured stop on the Jamaica walking tour guide published by the Greater Jamaica Development Corporation.