Freeport, Bahamas - The Bahamas Weekly along with Karen Clarke of Thayers Natural Remedies welcomed New York's Queen of Blues to Grand Bahama on May 26th, 2010. Blues Hall of Fame inductee, Roxy Perry (vocals and harmonica) arrived in Grand Bahama along with her band members Bob Fusco (bass guitar) and Jim Moran (lead guitar) and will be on a media tour over the next two days, along with rehearsals with local noted musicians Joe Fox and Kevin Fox; all leading up to the big show, one night only, at the Joker's Wild on Saturday, May 29th at 8pm. Tickets may be still available at Antoni's Pizzeria, Seventeen Shop (downtown) or Island Java at the Port Lucaya Marketplace. VIP Tickets are going fast and will unavailable after Noon on Friday. In this video you will here from Roxy Perry herself as she explains what to expect at the big show on Saturday. Also featured in this video is Willie Love, Desi Wallace, Karen Clarke, Robbin Whachell, and Clifford from Brice Limousine Service. "I am really looking forward to doing the show at Joker's Wild on Saturday night, and I really hop to see everybody on the island. We have a great show for you. You will dance, sing, and laugh; your heart will be touched. We are going to turn this into Bluesville, but we'll be rockin' Bluesville," said Perry about her upcoming concert. The Bahamas Weekly would like to thank our major sponsor, Pelican Bay Hotel at Lucaya with special thanks to Paula Boyd-Farrington of Freeport Advertising and Printing; Jim White of Joker's Wild, Brice Limousine Service, and our Ticket Outlets. Tickets are on sale at: Island Java, Port Lucaya Marketplace (374-5282); Seventeen Shop, downtown across from the Post Office (352-6869); and Antoni's Pizza, (374-5566) next to Thompson's. Tickets for general entrance are $35 and VIP are $75 which includes two bottles of wine at your table and three platters of food per table. VIP TICKET Sales END Friday at noon. Visit our ticket locations or email: Roxy@thebahamasweekly.com or Call for Tickets at 242-727-5792, or 242-352-2988 . The Joker's Wild offers an intimate setting and will ensure everyone a great seat. Part proceeds of the event will be in aid of the Columbus House Big Brother Program and the Grand Bahama Home for the Aged. There are only 200 seats available so don't wait to get your tickets for this unique musical engagement. Pelican Bay Hotel is offering special rates for persons traveling in for this concert. Just call Pelican Bay Hotel and ask for the Roxy Perry group rate.
Naturally 7 Mesmerizes Grand Bahama Audience
Entertainment Last Updated: May 11, 2010 - 1:06:28 AM (VIDEO) Naturally 7's Journey to Grand Bahama Island May 2010 By The Bahamas Weekly News Team May 11, 2010 - 12:25:10 AM Email this article Printer friendly page Freeport, Grand Bahama Island Saturday May 1st, 2010 Naturally 7 treated Grand Bahamians to an exhilarating jaw dropping concert that could easily be described as truly an experience of a lifetime. From beginning to end, there was never a dull moment as Naturally 7 went from song to amazing song during their two hours plus performance; boldly taking the human voice to where no one thought it could go. Indeed, Naturally 7 Live was a family event. Attendees all agreed they received more than their money's worth. The video takes you on a journey from Naturally 7's red carpet arrival at Grand Bahama International Airport to their stop at COOL96 Grand Bahama radio station to a short live in-concert segment. Naturally 7s multi-talented band members Roger Thomas (musical director, arranger, 1st Baritone, Rap), Warren Thomas (percussion, guitar, clarinet, 3rd tenor) Rod Eldridge (1st tenor, scratching, trumpet), Jamal Reed (4th Tenor, electric guitar), Dwight Stewart (2nd baritone), Garfield Buckley (2nd Tenor, Harmonica) and Hops Hutton (Bass) took their audience on a mesmerizing musical journey. They were taken from funk to gospel, Motown to Abbey Road and back with snippets of Hip Hop along the way. In addition to their hit singles Wall of Sound and "In The Air Tonight", Naturally 7 performed tunes made popular by The Beatles, Simon and Garfunkel, Michael Jackson and more to an audience that relished every moment. At the end of the show, Naturally 7 responded to relentless audience pleas for an encore performance with two additional songs. Upon arrival in the auditorium concertgoers were greeted by the tropical sounds of the Bishop Michael Eldon School Senior Steel Pan Band. The evening was off to a rousing start by a Cappella renditions of the Star Spangled Banner and March on Bahamialand by the talented Starlighters trio. The humorous antics of MC, David Wallace, assured that there was never a dull moment before the show or during intermission. At intermission, David challenged audience members to come on stage and attempt to do Vocal-Play, which is the copyrighted term that Naturally 7 created to define the way they perform their music using solely their voices without any instruments. Three brave young persons came on stage during intermission and entertained the crowd. The big intermission surprise was when Grand Bahama Performing Arts Society founder, Dalia Feldman was coaxed to go on stage; she performed a portion of the Broadway show tune, Popular to thunderous applause. Naturally 7 expressed their gratitude for the warm hospitality they received, from their red carpet arrival to the Junkanoo Rush Out they participated in at the end of their Sunday May 2nd workshop at Bishop Michael Eldon Auditorium. Naturally 7 members remarked; It didn't feel like work, it felt like we came to party with our family and friends. We had a "Grand Bahama" good time. Following the concert The Grand Bahama Performing Arts Society hosted a gala VIP reception at Agave Latin Fusion Restaurant and Bar in Port Lucaya where persons had the chance to meet and mingle with Naturally 7 one on one. Dalia Feldman, founder of The Grand Bahama Performing Arts Society, gave special thanks to the major sponsors of this event; The Harnisch Family Philanthropies, Thayer's Natural Remedies, Pelican Bay at Lucaya, American Airlines, Argus Advisors, The Bahamas Weekly, Mackey Media ltd, GBI Tourism TV, Maecal Electronics, Bishop Michael Eldon School, La Femme Events, and H. Forbes Charters. Special thanks goes out to on-camera talent, Aryana Roberts for her work on the video. The Grand Bahama Performing Arts Society was created to bring professional artists and performers from around the world to audiences in Grand Bahama. Drawing from Bahamian and international talent, a number of performances are planned throughout the year. Proceeds are used for the advancement of Grand Bahama students of the performing arts. The Grand Bahama Performing Society can be reached at gbperform@gmail.com
Interview with Bahamian Jazz Artist, Brettina Robinson
Brettina Robinson, a Bahamian jazz recording artist based in Los Angeles, sang two smooth Jazz singles at The Super Model of The Bahamas event that took place on Sunday April 25th at The British Colonial Hotel. The talented and beautiful Brettina fit in well, in the company of the attractive young contestants vying for the coveted title of Super Model. Her performances were well received by the audience which covered a wide age range of appreciative persons from all sectors. The Bahamas Weekly News Team was on hand to interview Brettina after her gala performances to get a few words from her on her background and where she is heading with her career. Brettina comes from a musically gifted family, which includes her uncles T-Coakley and Kirk Coakley and her cousin Dave Mackey (TBW webmaster) of the T-Connection. Be sure to press the play button to her fascinating story. For more info on Brettina visit www.brettina.com
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