First Post - 2015 - Band Launch - Island Gems - Ancestors of the Caribbean

First Post - 2015 - Band Launch - Island Gems - Ancestors of the Caribbean

Its Full blast band launch season and this is my first post! Yeah I'm slacking. I need an intern... but on to the post.. Today's Review is Island Gems Band Launch Island Gems is not new to the Miami Market. Its Fronted by a husband and wife duo Lesel and Peter who graciously invited me to their launch. This group has grown exponentially over the past few years starting of as section producers and finally establishing their own band. Their launch was at a...CONTINUE READING

Just In Case - I See You.

Just In Case - I See You.

To the mas makers... The old timers and the new. To those who have to decide if they will pay their bills late this month versus ordering that braid that you MUST have for the backline costumes... To the moms who have to do the day job and  THEN go home and make dinner and THEN do homework, and put the kids to bed and then go do social media, and work on the website, and check on the orders, and cover the wire...CONTINUE READING

FEVER!!! is at a NEW VENUE!! this Wednesday Night.

FEVER!!! is at a NEW VENUE!! this Wednesday Night.

NEW VENUE ALERT!!!!  EDIT!!! VENUE IS STYLE LOUNGE!!!  STYLE LOUNGE!!!!  FEVER "Ah feel me temperature rising" Miami Carnival is here the madness starts. Can you keep up? Wednesday October 8th, 2014 7529 WEST OAKLAND PARK BOULEVARD, LAUDERHILL FL 33319 Your Physicians for the night: Barrie Hype, Ryan Sayeed,  Jester and Dj Stephen System Powered by SoundRev MediaGroup Door: $15 and includes a FREE drink! Dress code: Men NO shorts, No sports wear, White T's Age: 21+ We reserve the right to refuse entry...CONTINUE READING

One Island Band DAY BREAK MIAMI LOCATION ANNOUNCEMENT!!

One Island Band DAY BREAK MIAMI LOCATION ANNOUNCEMENT!!

One Island Band announces its secret location for Day Break! The attached press release was forwarded to us today!.                                                                                             Media Contact: Sandro Solon                                ...CONTINUE READING

Weekend Recap.....

Weekend Recap.....

Guys, this weekend was quite busy in Florida for band launches.  Unfortunately I couldn't personally attend ANY of them....smh, but based on social media [call it internet stalking] I could tell that all events were well attended and appreciated. It is the season!! First up was the launch of Injection Promotions Jouvert Band " Water Colors" on Friday. I stalked the owner  of Injection promotions Pinky via IG over the weekend, and noticed injection shots, a swinging crowd, body paint!! This is the...CONTINUE READING

Band Launch Review: Unleash - D'Junction Mas

Band Launch Review: Unleash - D'Junction Mas

First let me apologize for this really late post. My job has NO chill these days. I would like to thank D'Junction Mas for allowing us access to their costumes before presentation so that we could get some close ups. It's not always that bands are receptive to allowing access prior to showing D'Junction presented "Unleash" at the Entertainment Warehouse and they unleashed a WHOLE SET of sexiness. I love that the costumes have so many intricate details. I love that, in my opinion...CONTINUE READING

Band Highlight: Euphoria Mas - Let's Dance

Band Highlight: Euphoria Mas - Let's Dance

We were unable to physically attend Euphoria's launch as we had to head out of the country quickly. Thanks to our friends at Official Vibes who very nicely shared their pics with us. The thing I love though about Euphoria is their organization. I cannot vouch for the on the road experience as I have not played with them, but if their on road experience is anything like their band launch presentation to on site registration then I see no worries there. Euphoria...CONTINUE READING