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Audio: Bermuda Band Urges Us All To “Sit Off”
“In this crazy time, the message for you, everyone in Bermuda you know what you have to do… sit off, just sit off, everybody stay at home, there is no need for you to roam. No going out until we get the all clear, we keeping social distance, so we staying right here….sitting off.” That is the message from Bones, Bermuda’s blues... Read more of this article
Philip & Webel Awarded Menuhin Scholarships
The Menuhin Foundation has announced the recipients of their annual scholarship, with Marcolliver Philip and Sam Webel both receiving the award. A spokesperson said, “Since 1976, The Menuhin Foundation has provided stringed music tuition to thousands of Bermuda’s school children free of charge as part of their mandate to foster and develop an... Read more of this article
Felix Tod Will No Longer Perform With Brannon
Noting his “unacceptable comments,“ Felix Tod said that he will no longer perform alongside Tony Brannon. Mr Tod said, “In light of Tony Brannon’s unacceptable comments, I have made the choice to no longer perform alongside him. For me, The Big Chill was not only about entertainment, but also about equality. “It has been a... Read more of this article
Hayley Francis Cann To Launch New Book
Bermuda’s Hayley Francis Cann, a certified music therapist who now resides in Canada, will be hosting a book launch signing for her new book Mandy’s Mom, The Music Therapist on Saturday, March 14 at the Long Story Short Bookstore in St. Georges from 3.00pm to 4.30pm. The event poster says, “Bermuda’s own Hayley Francis Cann lives... Read more of this article
Ruben Studdard To Perform In Bermuda In May
[Written by Don Burgess] An American Idol winner will be performing in a pre-Mother’s Day concert in May.Ruben Studdard, also known as the ‘Velvet Teddy Bear’, will do a tribute to Luther Vandross on May 9 at the Fairmont Southampton. Studdard released an album entitled Ruben sings Luther in 2018. He has won several honours including a Billboard... Read more of this article
Violinist Sisters Set To Open For Red Priest
Violinist sisters Sari and Naphisa Smith are getting set to open for Red Priest in the Bermuda Festival this weekend. A spokesperson said, “Instrumental music is a universal language that allows one to make up his/her own story – phrasing it in different ways, coming up with one’s own words or pictures in the mind.“When preparing for... Read more of this article
Audio: Sir Dudley Releases ‘Gal Gone’ Song
Bermudian reggae artist Giles Spurling, also known as Sir Dudley, has released a new single titled Gal Gone. The song is composed of an instrumental created by Mr. IVibes of IVibes Productions and lyrics and vocals composed by Sir Dudley. The record was recorded, mixed and mastered at MassFX Recording by Mr. IVibes. A spokesperson said, “The new single... Read more of this article
Audio: Singer Celebrates Romance With Song
Local singer and songwriter Valerie Sherwood has recorded a new version of her song One Heart and One Mind, which she wrote in 1984 to perform at the wedding of her friends Alan and Ruth Marquardt, who are celebrating 35 years of marriage this year. The guitar ballad version of the song features music and lyrics by Ms. Sherwood and was arranged and... Read more of this article
Party Zone Bermuda Set To Host “Ladies Night”
Party Zone Bermuda is getting set to host a ‘Ladies Night’ event on Saturday, February 22, with the dance party taking place from 10.00pm to 3.00am. A spokesperson said, “Come out for a Ladies Night with Mista Genius, your girl’s favourite DJ. It’s all going down at Party Zone Bermuda by the mini golf and driving range... Read more of this article
Coral Beats Band Head To Brazil This Month
All-woman percussion band Coral Beats will be heading to Brazil this month for a two-week tour of the country. A spokesperson said, “Coral Beats, Bermuda’s own all-woman percussion band, will be heading to Brazil this month for its first two-week tour of the country, where they will participate in workshops and perform alongside Brazilian percussion... Read more of this article
Jugglin Jason To Host Program On Full 100 Radio
Jugglin Jason is set to host his popular radio program “The Office Workout” on The Full 100 Radio which will air Fridays from 10am to 3pm. A spokesperson said, “The Full 100 Radio is pleased to welcome its first live DJ, Bermuda’s own Jugglin Jason, to the family with his popular radio program the ‘Office Workout’ which will... Read more of this article
Somerset Brigade Band To Host Festival of Music
Under the patronage of Premier David Burt, the Somerset Brigade Band will present their annual “Festival of Music” on Saturday, February 8th at 7.30pm at St. James Church Hall, as they also celebrate their 90th anniversary. The event will feature vocalist Mrs. Melinda Jennings, trumpet soloist Mr. Conrad Roach, and the Somerset Brigade Band;... Read more of this article
Soul Session Saturday Valentine’s Day Edition
Soul Session Saturdays is making a return for the New Year with a special Valentine’s Day Edition on Friday, February 14th. From 8:30pm until midnight, the Sessions Jazz Lounge will be taking over The Leopards Club where the Tino Martinez Quintet will deliver their signature blend of smooth jazz and neo-soul. “Hosted by the multi-talented... Read more of this article
