“Carlos Jones is to Cleveland reggae what Jim Brown is to Cleveland running backs: the undisputed champ. With Jones at the forefront of the scene for more than 25 years – first in I-Tal, then in First Light – this city’s reggae following was practically built upon his back. Devoutly spiritual, Jones is a Bob Marley devotee who eschews dancehall for galvanizing roots-reggae. Jones and his PLUS Band were voted Best Live Act in Cleveland at the 2004 Scene Music Awards and since then have won the award for Best Reggae/World Act every year, culminating in being given permanent “All Star” status in 2007. They maintain a hectic pace of gigging at clubs, private events and festivals, playing out every single weekend. As a result, the band’s soulful rhythms and heartfelt vocals have made it one of Cleveland’s top draws for close to a decade.” – Cleveland Scene Magazine

“Once I calmed down the soothing reggae sounds of Carlos Jones started to flow through me.  I lost myself in the groove.  People dig this guy.  There is something about him that is so real.  It was so unexpected to see this kind of island soul coming out of Cleveland Ohio.  I bought into it 100%.  This was real reggae and Carlos Jones is the real deal.  I have seen others make a mockery of it, I have seen others hold their own but I have never seen something this authentic and real up close like this….The crowd was a mix of all creeds and colors dancing to the sound of this deep funky island music.  If you weren’t at least bobbing your heads to this beat you had no soul.  They say music can bring unity and peace.  I am hear to say Jones and his band write the soundtrack for that concept.” – Jason Burchaski – 52 Weeks of Cleveland