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Music Review: Just Friends At Bungalow 56
[Written by Dale Butler] On Sunday, September 11, 2022 at 7.00pm at Bungalow 56 on Reid Street in Hamilton, adjacent to The Music Box, I was flooded with numerous memories of Hubie’s Bar, the iconic jazz club that closed in May 2010. Hubie’s was located on Angle Street in Pembroke [north Hamilton area] directly opposite Rosalie Gardens, which has... Read more of this article
Review: Performance By Wanda Ray Willis
[Written by Dale Butler] Danji Productions, led by Wendell “Shine” Hayward, should be commended for taking the risk to bring in a one act solo musical featuring Bermudian Wanda Ray Willis on the weekend of September 9 to 11 at the beautiful Athene Theatre at the Bermuda College. Wanda, a well-known Bermudian singer, could easily have passed as Dorothy’s... Read more of this article
Myah V Surprised By On-Stage Proposal
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian singer-songwriter Myah Ballentine was stunned when her boyfriend proposed to her on stage after her first headline concert last week. Ms Ballentine, known by her stage name Myah V, had finished playing to a sell-out crowd at the Grog Shop, an iconic venue in Cleveland, Ohio, when her boyfriend, DJ Bank Shaq, got... Read more of this article
Newmark Plays At International Beatleweek
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian drummer Andy Newmark performed at the “Lennon 1980” headline show at the Liverpool Philharmonic Hall as part of the International Beatleweek Festival on Friday. Newmark, born in Port Chester, New York, to a Bermudian mother and American father, was among three musicians who played on John Lennon’s final pair... Read more of this article
Harbour Nights Edition Of Creatives Live
This Wednesday [Aug 31], the Department of Culture will host a special Harbour Nights edition of Creatives Live! – featuring local artists Lyaness, Will B, Pier and Cush Evans. A Government spokesperson said, “Happening at the Flagpole on Front Street, this special performance of the popular open air concert series will take place from 9.00 pm –... Read more of this article
Sessions Pop-Up Jazz Lounge On August 30
The Tino Martinez Quintet [TMQ] will be featured at the Daylesford bar on Tuesday, August 30 from 6.00pm to 9.00pm. A spokesperson said, “If you missed the last pop-up set, no worries. TMQ is back with another pop-up jazz lounge at the Daylesford Bar from 6.00pm to 9.00pm. Are you looking for a mature and intimate setting? Then Sessions pop-up jazz... Read more of this article
Myah V To Headline First Show In Cleveland
[Written by Stephen Wright] Myah Ballentine did not feel confident enough to sing even in the shower a year ago, however next month, the Bermudian singer-songwriter will headline her first concert, Myah V and Friends, at the Grog Shop, an iconic venue in Cleveland, Ohio. It has been a remarkable turnaround for the 22-year-old, who was the opening act... Read more of this article
Made In Bermuda Nights On Aug 20, 27 & Sept 3
The Bermuda Tourism Authority, in partnership with PinkSand Entertainment LLC, will be holding Made in Bermuda Nights on August 20, August 27, and September 3. A spokesperson said, “After hiatus in summer 2020 and 2021 due to the pandemic, Made in Bermuda Nights is returning to the summer calendar with an upgraded VIP Experience. This year’s must-attend... Read more of this article
Video: 2022 Premier’s Concert Performances
The Premier’s Concert was recently held, serving as an “annual showcase of Bermudian talent, featuring musicians, visual artists, poets and dancers who have received sponsorship from the Department of Culture or the Bermuda Arts Council.” The video description noted that that concert featured: Jay III [with Sacha Dill and Antoine Williams] Melanie... Read more of this article
Hott Magic Summer Showcase On August 20
Inter-Island Communications is getting set to present the Hott Magic Summer Showcase event on Saturday, August 20 from 8.00pm to 1.00am at the CedarBridge Courtyard. An online promo said, “Local artists The Soul Sistas, Jesse Seymour, Willard ‘Will B’ Burch, The Kings’ Brand featuring Arijahknow Livewires, Lyaness, Sheila Smith, Gita Blakeney... Read more of this article
Cup Match Fever At Snorkel Park Tomorrow
The Cup Match Fever party is set for tomorrow [July 29] at Snorkel Park. A spokesperson said, “All systems are go for what the organizers say will be the biggest Cup Match afterparty in a while. With this being the first afterparty since the pandemic restrictions, the promoters have teamed up with Bacardi to make this event memorable. “They have... Read more of this article
Photos: Shenseea & Ding Dong Concert
Jamaican dancehall artists Shenseea and Ding Dong performed in Bermuda at a pre-Cup Match event at the Bermuda National Sports Centre last night [July 27]. A spokesperson previously said, “Ding Dong is on the Billboard charts in Jamaica, with his song ‘Bounce’ currently listed at number one, while his tune ‘Happiness’ is at number three.... Read more of this article
‘Old School Jam’ On Saturday July 23rd
Soul music lovers are in for a treat when Old School Jam is held at the Ex-Artillerymen’s Association on Victoria Street, Hamilton, next Saturday [July 23]. Presented by the Soul Family Productions, the event will feature guest artists Desta “Zion” and SOS. Tickets costing $50 are available from the Ex-Artillerymen’s Association and from Soul... Read more of this article
Shenseea & Ding Dong To Perform At Concert
Local event promoters Envy Productions announced that Jamaican dancehall artists Shenseea and Ding Dong will be performing in Bermuda at a pre-Cup Match event at the Bermuda National Sports Centre on Wednesday, July 27. Organisers say “they have pulled out all the stops to bring back live entertainment to the Island, after a two year hiatus... Read more of this article
Audio: Song Commemorates Johnny Barnes
A new song celebrating the life of Bermudian Johnny Barnes has been released on YouTube. The song, which is simply called Johnny Barnes, is written by Greg Morrison, who provides backing vocals and plays acoustic guitar on the record and produced by John Woolridge. Mr Barnes, who died aged 93 on July 9 in 2016, was well known after staking a spot at... Read more of this article
Music Review: The Tino Martinez Quintette
[Written by Dale Butler] Since the loss of major shows and bands in our hotels in the 1990s, tourists and locals have had to wait until the weekend to enjoy live music. BMDS took on a major challenge Tuesday, July 5th when it held an-other jazz evening using The Bermudian magazine award winner and leader of the band Tino Martinez, to perform. Silenced... Read more of this article
