CLE DUB CLUB FEATURING CHANNEL ONE SOUNDSYSTEM at crobar – Cleveland, OH

CLEVELAND DUB CLUB CHAPTER IX

STEEL YARD SOUNDSYSTEM

Presents…

CHANNEL ONE SOUNDSYSTEM

We’re bringing the full soundsystem back to Crobar

BIG SOUND IN A SMALL ROOM

CROBAR

3244 St Clair Ave NE, Cleveland, OH 44114

FRIDAY | JUNE 12th | 2026 | 9pm – Close

21+

$15 LIMITED EARLY BIRD | $20 presale | more at the door

tickets here> http://tinyurl.com/cledubclubIX

>>CHANNEL ONE SOUNDSYSTEM

Channel One

LOCAL SUPPORT FROM:

» MILTON BLAKE

» HIGH PRESSURE SOUND – PITTSBURGH

» MAXAFARI

» STEEL YARD SOUND

+MORE TBA

»CHANNEL ONE SOUNDSYSTEM

Established in the late 1970s by siblings Michael and Trevor Bailey, Channel One Sound System originated when they were passed control of their father’s Admiral Bailey sound. They introduced the sound to nearby blues parties and dance events. The choice of the name Channel One was a tribute to the iconic Channel One studio in Jamaica, a place from which the brothers procured many of their records. During this era, accessing new reggae music proved challenging for Jamaicans, as it was not featured on radio or in local nightclubs. Instead, the communities organized blues parties and shabeens, where sound systems played the latest and most popular reggae tracks.

In 1982, Channel One started performing at Notting Hill Carnival. Set up by London’s Caribbean community, Notting Hill is one of the largest street festivals in the world. They have performed here every year since (except for the covid years). Channel One Sound System has been a prominent and integral part of the Notting Hill Carnival, an annual event held in London that celebrates Caribbean culture, particularly the Afro-Caribbean communities. The sound system has played a significant role in shaping the musical landscape of the carnival and contributing to its vibrant atmosphere.

Channel One is led by Mikey Dread, original selector, who plays a strictly vinyl selection from his one turn table. Alongside Mikey Dread are various vocalists and MCs who compliment the music with Rastafarian song and chanting. Current MCs are Macky Banton and Ras Sherby. Channel One play a unique selection of conscious reggae, exclusive dubplates and uplifting steppas. Channel One’s hand built sound system provides a rich heavyweight bass sound, which compliments their tight selection of old and new roots music.

Channel One’s mission is “to break down barriers via reggae music”, they have achieved this by travelling and playing to new audiences and venues all over the world. .

Channel One’s profile has gone from strength to strength, holding a residency in one of London’s coolest warehouse venues – Village Underground. Channel One have taken their sound system to festivals all over Europe, as well as performing DJs sets all over the world, including Colombia, Mexico, India, Nepal, Thailand, Dubai and many more.

Channel One never fail to provide upliftment with their positive music and message.