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Fans ‘rock away’ to Beres Hammond at Providence Stadium
By Shervin Belgrave
Kaieteur News – The first Cricket Carnival Super Concert held on Thursday at the Providence National Stadium, East Bank of Demerara (EBD) was dubbed a ‘big people event’, and indeed it was. Hundreds of fans turned out to groove to the mega hits of Beres Hammond and the 67-year-old Jamaican reggae star made them “remember the days when they used to rock-away” with his youthful and energetic performance.
Trinidadian Chutney sensation, Ravi B
Our very own, Timeka Marshall
Samuel Medas
The reggae icon, who began his music career in the 1970’s, reached his peak of stardom in the 1990’s and is popularly known for his lover’s rock music.
As part of Guyana’s first cricket carnival celebration, he was invited to headline it first super concert. Many called it a ‘big people show’ because of the era of his music but his tunes are still relevant as even young people came out to groove as well.
Trinidadian Soca Queen, Patrice Roberts
Tennicia DeFreitas aka Nikita
Calvin Burnette
Although there was a late start and Beres Hammond took the stage a little after midnight, fans soon realised that it was all worth the wait. His band made an electrifying intro by entertaining the crowd to some smooth instrumentals and when the reggae icon made his entrance fans flocked the stage front with their cell phones in a bid to capture the moment.
Jamaican Reggae star, Beres Hammond performing at the Providence National Stadium on Thursday night
They sang along to his mega hits and danced while some chanted “Oh Beres”. He made the crowd dance for nearly two hours before finally leaving the stage. But the fans wanted more.
Beres Hammond sang one more hit on his way off as he made way for Ravi B, the Trinidadian chutney sensation. Local artistes Timeka Marshall, Samuel Medas, Calvin Burnette and Tennicia DeFreitas aka Nikita also kept the crowd entertained as they waited for the final artiste to perform.
Some ‘big people’ feeling the music
It was all about, “Drink wata and mind my business” to end the show as Patrice Roberts, the Soca Queen from Trinidad took the stage.
Her performance was indeed one that energised the crowd to party until 05:00hrs, with some forgetting that they had to work the next day.
A section of the crowd grooving to some lovers rock
Cricket Carnival continues today with a road parade. Persons are encouraged to bring out their family to vibe in the streets of Georgetown to some Soca music as the ‘Genesis Utopia’ band and others showcase their costumes.
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