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Barbados Events Calendar > Barbados Music Events: 2010

Barbados is considered by many to be the music capital of the Caribbean. Each year, the island plays host to regional and international artistes, as Barbadians embrace a range of musical forms including Jazz, Opera, R&B, Classical, Calypso, Reggae and Gospel.


Map Year Month Day (s) Event Description Type
  2010 MAR 02,03 Peoples Cathedral District Conference 2010 Guest Speakers are:;Apostle Alvin Nicholson, and;PAWI General Bishop Rev Dr Pat Glasgow PAWI Mass Choir;Powerful Word of God Gospel
Barbados map 2010 MAR 02,03,04,05,06,07,09,
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Lexy's Piano Bar Lexy's is a Zagat-recommended Restaurant and Piano Bar catering to the over-30s. Each month, Lexy has a featured artiste at the piano.;The featured artiste for March is not yet announced.;;Lexy serves great signature cocktails along with several excellent wines and champagnes by the glass. Happy hour happens nightly from 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm. 

Enjoy a seat at the sushi bar or experience the fun of a Japanese steakhouse as teppanyaki chefs perform, cook and serve dinner for you at your table.  Reservations are strongly recommended.

Mixed
Barbados map 2010 MAR 02,06,09,13,16,20,23,
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Showtime Band at the Hilton Careenage Bar Vocalist Wayne Jackman and the three-piece Showtime Band entertain at the Hilton's Careenage Bar every Tuesday and Saturday night. On Saturday nights in particular, the joint is jumping, as they say, with the small dance floor filled with patrons. Musical fare includes covers from local greats like Red Plastic Bag, Mr. Dale and Spice and Co.  But back-in-time numbers are there a-plenty as well. The Careenage Bar provides a wide variety of food and drink, so what you spend is up to you.;There s no cover charge. Mixed
Barbados map 2010 MAR 02,09,16,23,30 Look Hooz Left live at McBrides Look Hooz Left is a Rock / Alternative Band. McBrides is in the centre of the St. Lawrence Gap entertainment area. Pay $10.00 and get all the Banks you can drink.;Happy Hour:  11.00 pm to 1.00 am Rock
Barbados map 2010 MAR 02,09,16,23,30 The Merryment in St. Lawrence Gap The Merrymen of Barbados play every Tuesday night in the car park at Paulo's Churrasco in St. Laewrence Gap. Famous in the Caribbean and North America for over 40 years, they will play from their catalog of  evergreen hits including Beautiful Barbados, Matilda, Big Bamboo and many more. Calypso
Barbados map 2010 MAR 03,10,17,24,31 Buggy: Fully Loaded live at McBrides Wednesday is Reggae night at McBrides. Buggy is one of Barbados' top Reggae artistes. He has had several hit reggae/dancehall and ragga soca singles. At the 2008 Barbados Music Awards, Hit Island Studios was the recipient of the Award for Best Non-Soca Compilation which features Buggy’s hit song “Bajan Story”. McBrides is in the centre of the St. Lawrence Gap entertainment area. Guinness 2-4-1 all night;Happy Hour:  11pm-1am Reggae
Barbados map 2010 MAR 04 Free Sunset Concert - Lakeside Concert Band The Canadian Hogh Commision and the Frank Collymore Hall are presenting this event.;;The Lakeshore Concert Band is on tour from Dorval, Montreal.;;Entry will be by ticket only.;Call 429-3550 ext 3206 or 436-9084.
Barbados map 2010 MAR 04,11,18,25 VSOP Jazz at The Waterfront Cafe This is a dinner with jazz event. ;;The VSOP is a local 7-piece Dixieland Jazz Band that has been playing for 23 years at The Waterfront, and for 27 years in all. They are an informal and fun act. ;;They are lead by Andy Voss (trumpet and vocals). Others are John Duckhouse (trombone and vocals), Tony Cummins (clarinet and sax), Art Taylor (piano), Robert Foster (drums), Ronnie Crebbin (banjo), and Cecil Bascombe (bass) ;;The Waterfront Cafe serves fine food. The menu offers a combination of Caribbean, American and seafood cuisine. Seating is provided for 160 people. ;;Dinner reservations are definitely recommended, but if you don’t mind perhaps having to stand, you can simply show up and have a couple of drinks and dance or listen to the band. DinnerJazz
Barbados map 2010 MAR 04,11,18,25 Strategy the Band at The Ship Inn Kirk Brown founded the band ‘Strategy the Band’ in November 2004. ;;Over the years, ‘Strategy the Band’ has become a household name to locals and visitors alike. With Tejay completing the band’s frontline, the 2 vocalists cover a wide scope of genres, including, Dancehall, Soca, Reggae, R&B, Hip Hop and Fusions (Caribbean Pop). ;;Also appearing with Strategy are the Energy Dancers. ;;The Ship Inn is a nightclub in the heart of the St. Lawrence Gap entertainment area. There are different themes for each night.  Here they are:  March 4;Theme: Don't Get It Twisted;Dress: Casual;;March 11;Theme: March Madness;Dress: Anything Goes;;March 18;Theme: Grown & Sexy;Dress: Sexy, Anything Goes;;March 25;Theme: Fan Night;Dress: Casual;Winner: VIP treatment Mixed
Barbados map 2010 MAR 04,11,18,25 NEXCYX live at McBrides NEXCYX plays every Thursday night at McBrides. NEXCYX is a 6-person Alternative/Pop/R&B Band. Members are: ;Mahalia Phillips, Rochelle Griffith, Andre Clarke, Russell Padmore, Kris Clarke and Andre Forde. Wild on Shots, Thursday night specials include $5 all night -Jose Cuevo Gold/Silver, Sambuka Romana, Jaeger, Patron Cafe.  Cockspur Old Gold 2-4-1 all night;;Happy Hour:  11.00 pm to 1.00 am;;McBrides is in the centre of the St. Lawrence Gap entertainment area. Mixed
Barbados map 2010 MAR 05,12,19,26 Masala with Philip 7 live at McBrides Masala with Philip 7 performs live at McBrides Pub and Cookhouse every Friday night.;;The 5 members of the band are Phillip Scantlebury (Lead Vocalist), Nicholas Lewis (Solo Guitarist), Ryan Holder (Drummer), Dexter Snagg (Keyboards) and Justin Worrell (Bass Guitar). ;;The band plays everything from hip-hop to R&B and Soca to Rock including Reggae, Calypso, and R&B.;;Friday is ladies night. Ladies gain free entry before 11:00 pm - plus they get a free Smirnoff cocktail. Happy Hour 11:00 pm to 1:00 am. ;;McBrides is in the centre of the St. Lawrence Gap entertainment area. Mixed
Barbados map 2010 MAR 05,12,19,26 Zion Trybe at The Ship Inn Roots, Rock, Reggae featuring Zion Trybe, with leader 'Tony ‘REBEL’ Bailey, guitarist, singer, songwriter.  With him are Mario Burnett on bass, Antonio Rudder on keyboards, Sherwin King on drums, and Lisa Howell and Wynel Lovell as vocalists. Also DJs Good Vybz and Eddie  Happy Hour 11:00 pm to 2:00 pm. The Ship Inn is a nightclub in the heart of the St. Lawrence Gap entertainment area. Mixed
Barbados map 2010 MAR 05,12,19,26 NEXCYX Live at the Aussie's Beach House NEXCYX plays live at the Aussie's Beach House. NEXCYX is a 6-person Alternative/Pop/R&B Band. Members are: ;Mahalia Phillips, Rochelle Griffith, Andre Clarke, Russell Padmore, Kris Clarke and Andre Forde. DJ is Stickley Murray.
Aussies Beach House is a new concept in Barbados. Mixing the laid back feeling of an Australian surf shack with a top quality food menu, first class entertainment & excellent service.
Mixed
Barbados map 2010 MAR 05,12,19,26 Threads of Scarlett at the Bump 'n Wine Cafe Threads play two sets each night.;They play rock, acoustic and progressive music (both originals and covers) and have build up quite an extensive local following in recent times.

Band Members are:;Nick Ward - Guitar/Vocals ;Jesse Foster - Guitar/Vocals ;Mark Glinka - Bass/Vocals ;Stu Damm - Drums/Percussion The first at 10:00 pm is acoustic; the later second set is full on. The Bump 'n Wine Cafe is on the water in Bridgetown with a full a-la-carte menu and table service.

Mixed
Barbados map 2010 MAR 06 Vintage Reggae Party More details as they become available. Reggae
Barbados map 2010 MAR 06,13,20,27 Buggy Fully Loaded Live at the Aussie's Beach House The event is dubbed "Reggae at the Beach House". Buggy is one of Barbados' top Reggae artistes. He has had several hit reggae/dancehall and ragga soca singles. At the 2008 Barbados Music Awards, Hit Island Studios was the recipient of the Award for Best Non-Soca Compilation which features Buggy’s hit song “Bajan Story”. Aussies Beach House is a new concept in Barbados. Mixing the laid back feeling of an Australian surf shack with a top quality food menu, first class entertainment & excellent service. Reggae
  2010 MAR 06,13,20,27 NEXCYX Live at the Bump 'n Wine Cafe NEXCYX plays live at the Bump'n Wine Cafe. NEXCYX is a 6-person Alternative/Pop/R&B Band. Members are: ;Mahalia Phillips, Rochelle Griffith, Andre Clarke, Russell Padmore, Kris Clarke and Andre Forde.;;With the stunning Mahalia out front, NEXCYX creates the best dance party ever, playing pop, hip-hop and club hits.;;DJ Stokely Murray and others. Dubbed the Amnesia Revolution, free drinks from 10:00 pm to 3:00 am include Amnesia Cocktail, Rum, Gin, Vodka, Banks, Juice, Sodas.  Bds $5.00 per shot drink all night.;;The Bump 'n Wine Cafe is on the water in Bridgetown with a full a-la-carte menu and table service. Mixed
Barbados map 2010 MAR 06,13,20,27 Mr Impact on the Steel Pan at the Coconut Court Sea Food and Steel Pan at the Coconut Court Beach Hotel!;This is a dinner and entertainment event. Mr. Impact (Anderson Ward) is one of Barbados' most accomplished pannists.;He plays during dinner at the Coconut Court on Saturday nights.;Lobster and Seafood specials are available. The Coconut Court is a family run hotel 3-star hotel at the western end of the South Coast hotel strip offering Caribbean and International cuisine.;Prices are at the lower end of the range for south coast hotels.   Steel Pan
Barbados map 2010 MAR 07 As Woman - Multi-media Production The event is presented by Carla Springer. Details will be added as they become available.
  2010 MAR 07 17th Annual Evening of Sacred Music The Whitepark Wesleyan Holiness Church Church presents an Evening of Sacred Music with the Barbados Defence Force Band, and the Harrison College Orchestra and Flute Trio.;;Others featured are:;Colin & Annette Norville;Matthew Farley;Cherish Breedy;Gaye Gajadhar;The Whitepark Quartet;The Wobourne Wesleyan \Trio, ;The Central Bank Chorale<;and Saxophonists Dr. Joy-Ann Pollard and Kiashelle Rawlins Programmes are Bds $15.00 Choral
  2010 MAR 07,14,21,28 Music Afternoon at Cutters

Sundays starting around 2:00, local time, find the Stray Dogs playing for your enjoyment!

A Cutter is the traditional Bajan sandwich: a hearty salt bread roll with a healthy serving of flying fish, ham, or New Zealand cheddar, to name a few favorites. Add to these ingredients a country store with easy deli, wines, and peaceful music, and you've found Cutters of Barbados.

Come out and sing, play along or just come and enjoy. Music selections from your favorite Caribbean songs to 50's rock and so much in between!

Directions:;Pass the Crane Hotel on your right and Cutters is 150 yards further along on your left.

Mixed
Barbados map 2010 MAR 07,14,21,28 Alex Live at the Aussie's Beach House Alex plays an accoustic guitar and sings for the Sunday Lime Session. Aussies Beach House is a new concept in Barbados. Mixing the laid back feeling of an Australian surf shack with a top quality food menu, first class entertainment & excellent service. Mixed
Barbados map 2010 MAR 13 Variety Concert - Lawyers Under Lights The annual variety concert is presented by the Barbados Bar Association.;;All performers come from the lagal profession.;;All Proceeds to the Challenor Creative Arts and Training Centre. Cocktails wil be served from 6:00 pm to 6:50 pm.;Show starts at 7:00 pm;;Box Office:;The Barbados Bar Association 437-7316. Mixed
Barbados map 2010 MAR 13 St. Thomas Parish Church - Organ Recital The recital is being given by visiting Antiguan organist Brian Edwards., Organ
Barbados map 2010 MAR 13 The Plantation's Golden Oldies This is a dance event, featuring 'golden oldies' music from the 60s, 70s and 80s. ;;DJs are Larry Mayers, Peter Wilkinson and Ian 'Cupid' Gill. There is usually a special guest DJ. BARP members $15.00 only. Dance
  2010 MAR 13,14 Gospel: The Precious Lamb of God with The Silvertones This Super Gospel Weekend production will feature different artists on each day. Performers will include:;Sister Marshall;SDA Morning Star;Allison Norville-Forde;Coleridge & Parry School Choir;United Voices for Christ;Hindsbury Primary School Choir;Western Light Church of the Nazarene Choir;Rickey Broomes;The Bridgefield New Testament Gratitude, and featuring:;;The Silvertones of Barbados;;Different groups will performer each day.;;Tickets available at the door. Gospel
Barbados map 2010 MAR 16 Free Sunset Concert - Crawford Seventh Day Adventist Choir The concert is being given by the Crawford Adventist Academy Concert Winds and High School Choir from Toronto, Canada.;;Performing with them is the Royal Barbados Police Force Band.
Barbados map 2010 MAR 27 Strictly Latin 2010 - Dance Competition Presented by the Jahbulana Ballroom Dance Club, this is a Latin Dance Competition that is attended by hundreds of people each year. Early Bird tickets are Bds $40.00 Box Office is Material Things. Latin
Barbados map 2010 APR 03,06,10,13 Showtime Band at the Hilton Careenage Bar Vocalist Wayne Jackman and the three-piece Showtime Band entertain at the Hilton's Careenage Bar every Tuesday and Saturday night. On Saturday nights in particular, the joint is jumping, as they say, with the small dance floor filled with patrons. Musical fare includes covers from local greats like Red Plastic Bag, Mr. Dale and Spice and Co.  But back-in-time numbers are there a-plenty as well. The Careenage Bar provides a wide variety of food and drink, so what you spend is up to you.;There s no cover charge. Mixed
Barbados map 2010 APR 18 The Plantation's Golden Oldies This is a dance event, featuring 'golden oldies' music from the 60s, 70s and 80s. ;;DJs are Larry Mayers, Peter Wilkinson and Ian 'Cupid' Gill. There is usually a special guest DJ. BARP members $15.00 only. Dance
  2010 APR 18,19,20,21,22,23,24,
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Sixth Digicel Barbados Reggae Festival Mark these dates! There will be four events associated with the Festival.  These are:;Reggae Party Cruise;Reggae Beach Party - Apr 18 - Carlisle Centre, Bay Street, St. Michael - Early Bird tickets Bds $50.00;Vintage Reggae - Apr 23 - Wildey Gymnasium, Wildey, St. Michael - Early Bird tickets Bds $60.00;and the extremely popular;Reggae on the Hill - Apr 25 - Farley Hill, St. Peter - Early Bird tickets Bds $70.00;;Performers include:;Maxi Priest;Tarrus Riley;Marcia Griffith;Buggy;Strategy The Band;John Holt;Richie Spice;Mr Vegas;Fab 5;Mike Grovesnor;Busy Signal;Luciano;;Presented by FAS entertainment with support from the Ministry of Tourism.;;Early Bird tickets available from:;CS Pharmacy;Warrens Ticket Centre;Digicel Sheraton;Cooyah 248 (Prince William Henry St., Bridgetown). Reggae
Barbados map 2010 MAY 08 The Plantation's Golden Oldies This is a dance event, featuring 'golden oldies' music from the 60s, 70s and 80s. ;;DJs are Larry Mayers, Peter Wilkinson and Ian 'Cupid' Gill. There is usually a special guest DJ. BARP members $15.00 only. Dance
Barbados map 2010 JUN 12 The Plantation's Golden Oldies This is a dance event, featuring 'golden oldies' music from the 60s, 70s and 80s. ;;DJs are Larry Mayers, Peter Wilkinson and Ian 'Cupid' Gill. There is usually a special guest DJ. BARP members $15.00 only. Dance
Barbados map 2010 JUL 18 Crop Over Festival - Pan Pun De Sand The best of local steel band playing on the beach. ;Fun for the family. ;;Details added as they become available. Steel Pan
Barbados map 2010 JUL 24 Crop Over Festival - Junior Kadooment This a costumed mas for children.;;Details added as they become available. Calypso
  2010 JUL 25 Crop Over Festival - Party / Soca Monarch Finals Unlike the Calypso Monarch competition, Party Monarch contestants sing only up-tempo party calypsos suitable for jammin' on the road. ;;There are ten finalists vying for the Party Monarch title. Calypso
Barbados map 2010 JUL 30 Crop Over Festival - Pic-O-De-Crop Finals Eight calypsonians selected by the judges as the best for the year, join last year's winner in this the finale of the annual Calypso Competition. ;;Before a capacity crowd, they each perform two calypsos. Fans scream and dance in the aisles and sometimes on their seats. Calypso
Barbados map 2010 AUG 02 Crop Over Festival - Grand Kadooment This carnival parade features large bands with members dressed in elaborate costumes to depict various themes. In 2009, there were over 15,000 costumed revelers registsered to approximately 25 bands. ;;Designers compete for the coveted Designer of the Year prize while the revelers are intent on having a good time! ;;The revelers make their way from the National Stadium to Spring Garden accompanied by the pulsating rhthym of calypso music. When they reach Spring Garden, the party continues with more fantastic music, lots of food and drink and, for some, a quick swim at the nearby beach. A grand end to a grand festival. ;;The bands parade across in front of the stands at the National Stadium before proceeding to Spring Garden. ;;Bands are judged in the following categories: ;Portrayal: 40 points ;Depiction of a theme ;;Craftsmanship: 20 points ;Skill in costume making ;;Presentation: 10 points ;Impact made on the stage ;;Originality: 15 points ;Inventiveness in use of materials and portrayal of the concept ;;Visual Impact: 15 points Carnival

 
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