Ian Boyne – Alton Ellis
Thursday, December 21, 2017 Boyne's tribute to Alton Ellis By Howard Campbell Observer senior writer Ian Boyne singing Hurting Me at Alton Ellis's funeral held at St Andrew Scots Kirk United on Duke Street in downtown Kingston on November 3, 2008. (Photo: Observer file) AT Alton…
Sponsors’ Site Meeting
Set up/Branding: Dates: Thursday July 6, 10am – 4pm – Outdoor Friday July 7, 9am – 6pm Please note set up and branding times must be strictly adhered to – no exceptions. Absolutely no branding will be allowed inside the Arena on Saturday July 8. Bars will be set…
The Manhattans Featuring Gerald Alston to perform at Startime 2017
This year, the world famous R&B group, The Manhattans will mark their 55th in the business. For lead singer Gerald Alston, it’s his 47th year as the group’s lead singer. Alston, is closest to being the only member of the original melodious Manhattans who is still alive. But his voice…
Gerald Alston: 55 years later and still sounding great – Manhattans to perform in Jamaica – again
This year marks the 55th in the business for The Manhattans and the 47th for lead singer Gerald Alston, closest to being the only original member of one of the world's most melodious groups who is still alive. But his voice is just as sweet as the day he started…
THE MANHATTANS – Jamaica’s No.1 Soul Group
By Michael Barnett (host of Kool 97FM's Kool Thursday Vibes) There is now absolutely no doubt about it. I have proven that when it comes to soul groups and Jamaicans—there is none like the Gerald Alston-led Manhattans. I host several programmes on radio station Kool 97FM, the No.1 music station…
4 questions asked of Michael Barnett-conceptualizer
4 questions asked of Michael Barnett-conceptualizer/founder of The Original Startime (formerly Heineken Startime), by a well-known Jamaican Journalist. (1) Since 1988, many Jamaica stage shows have come and gone . Why has Startime survived and is stronger now after 28 years? A). Startime is a one-of-a-kind phenomenon that has developed…
