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ISLAND VIBE RE-LOADED
In an effort to effectively respond to changes on the local entertainment circuit, most live bands have been forced to restructure their configuration, and some have done this more successfully than others. We too have broken, after standing firm with a full compliment of live musicians. The machines have won. In an attempt to be viewed in a different light, and become more marketable we have reduced our numbers on stage. The frontline is now a male dominated one, of two, with STAR GEORGE being the anchor. We no longer insist on a live percussionist and guitarist. We make more use now of sequencers and samplers to effectively maintain a strong sound. The effects of these changes will be seen over the ensuing twelve months.
>br> We once again express our thanks to COCO REEF RESORT for inviting us to ring in the NEW YEAR (2007) with them for the third year running, it was a blast. To Mr. Jeffries, Eric, Kevah and the rest of the crew we look forward to doing the same for 2008.
Currently the band is focused on performances for Carnival 2007, after which we would start work on an album, showcasing the versatility of the band, producing different genres of music.
Short History of ISLAND VIBE
LAUNCH DATE: FRIDAY 5TH OCTOBER 2001
VENUE: BRIAN LARA PROMENADE
1ST ALBUM RELEASE: ARRIVAL - 10 TRACKS
2002 CARNIVAL : ON D ROAD WITH BARBAROSA
2002 TOURS INCLUDED: NEW YORK CITY
Performed on D ROAD WITH BLACKFOOT for labor day, OPENED BRASS FESTIVAL AT THE MUSEUM
FIRST release Rolling on a Bam Bam won great reviews and lots and lots of air-time. Click
here to listen! The song entered the Downtown Outlaws top 50 chart
at number 44, and peeked at #22.
Get your copy (ORIGINAL NOT PIRATED) today! Cleves, Rhyners and Crosby's in T&T and all soca Record shops in NY
Thanks to all who sent in suggestions with regard to the naming of the album. We do appreciate your interest.
fOLLOWING THE BAND'S SUCCESSFUL VISIT TO New York City for the LABOR DAY CELEBRATIONS we returned home and began work on our own recording studio. This was a goal set from inception, as the band sees this as a necessary tool to assist it with its creativity of music.
2003 album:COMFIRMED!!!!!!
THIS ONE was ROUGH..and we got into TROUBLE for this ditty. Featuring Burton on vocals, the song sends out a call for all the good girls..."girls who confirm". This one was big big for the band.
On d road with barbarossa once again -
3rd place Best playing Band>br> Once again we returned to New York for a series of performances. We also suffered the loss of all our equipment, courtesy American Airlines - strees, more stress, lawyer fees, more stress, no equipment, little reimbursement!!!!!
1st January 2004: We open our Night Club -LIVE JAM1 at Emerald Plaza ST. AUGUSTINE.
Another successful carnival season 2004
On d road with Barbarossa
Awarded 4th place best playing Band
POST CARNIVAL 2004
Having taken a very short but well deserved rest, Island Vibe has turned its focus regionally. The Band has teamed up with Kurt Allen and his Caribbean Vizion outfit, in providing musical accompaniment for their Windiez Band. The band intends to support The West Indies Cricket Team throughout the region. Bajan Promoter Kamal Clake has taken up the challenge to ensure that The Windiez band does in fact succeed in its endeavours. Their first performance was in Barbados during the second Test Match. Performers with the Windiez Band included Onyan (Burning Flames), Claudette (Da Bhann), Kurt Allen (TT) and Jany(St. Lucia)-Caribbean Vizion, Alla-G(St. Vincent) and Island Vibe (Trinidad and Tobago).
We were also selected to perform at the residence of Trinidad and Tobago's Prime Minister for a welcome home party for Brian Lara following his record breaking innings!
Island Vibe then kicked off St. Maarten's carnival on the opening Soca Night which also featured top local band from St. Maarten, Youth Wave, and Gramax out of Dominica but based in Paris.
Shadow and Natalie Burke were featured performers with Island Vibe at this Zouk-Soca Show.
Island Vibe returned to Barbados on 5th May for the 4th One day International between West Indies and England.
The band's hectic schedule then took it to St. Kitts, where we were the featured artistes on Soca Night, Thursday 24th June. Island Vibe carried other top Trinidad and Tobago acts with them including, Bunji Garlin, Destra and Shurwayne Winchester for this spectaclular night of Soca Music.
The band also visited Anguilla and St. Maarten
We brought in the New Year at Coco Reef Tobago
2005: We discover Anna Assing - Trini residing in New York City - this young lady was made for the stage and we have offered her our stage to be introduced to it!
Ronnie Mc Intosh feels d'vibe and aligns with island Vibe for 2005 Carnival
On d road with Masquerade
Awarded best playing band -Downtown Carnival- Carnival Monday and Carnival Tuesday - Prize???? TT$ 1000.00. WOW! WE RICH!!!
October 2005: Preparing for Carnival 2k6 -
In studio
Frontline: KV Charles, Anna Assing, Sterling Howell
MERCHANDISING HAS STARTED!
We now have in stock Logo bearing clothing which include Baby Tees with and without sleeves, men's vest and T-Shirts. All Priced at US$9.00. Avalable while stock lasts. Call 868-645-8027 or email your order [email protected].
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