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Pulse Entertainment Summer Fete 2012

Part of the crowd at Pulse Summer Fete 2012
Part of the crowd at Pulse Summer Fete 2012

The Guyana National Stadium was one big soca party last Saturday as Pulse Entertainment held their Pulse Summer Fete featuring the Karma Band, Shal Marshall and Machel Montano and the HD band. It didn’t rain but EVERYONE was WET!!!

Shal Marshal performing "Trouble"
Shal Marshal performing "Trouble"

The hype, the revelry and the exhilaration of Carnival was what was dished out to the Guyanese patrons. The show opened with the Karma Band performing everything imaginable from dancehall to rap to R&B to soca and of course their chutney hits. They were later joined by Shal Marshall who performed his hits such as “Type Ah Wine”, “Trouble”, “Whole Day” and “Don’t Stop Wine.”

How HD Band members whine
How HD Band members whine

After a brief interlude (filled with music played by local DJs to keep the hype) Machel and the HD band were introduced. He was accompanied by Farmer Nappy and Patrice Roberts. Before his performance, Guyanalive got a chance to chat with him. When asked, what are people to expect for his performance he said “bare love and energy”.

Patron represents for GT on Mr. Fete
Patron represents for GT on Mr. Fete

And that is indeed what patrons got. Machel rushed on stage signing “Advantage” with his dancers in tow. Energy was ever-present and love, well Machel really and truly loves Guyana. He sang an old Guyanese hit “Bangali Babu” and paid homage to the residents of Linden.
Farmer Nappy joined Machel on stage and belted out his hits such as “Surrender”, “You Make Me”, and “Flirt” to name a few. Machel then took over and increased his pace. Energy on loud! A Machel Montano show is not complete without a dancing display by his very flexible and overly hype dancers. Dancing lessons, patrons take note.

Patrice Roberts doing the Tempa Whine
Patrice Roberts doing the Tempa Whine

The lone female in the band, Patrice Roberts came out next and had the crowd in a frenzy as she sang songs such as “I Am Soca”, “Temper Wine” “Push Bumper” and “Slow Wine”. There wasn’t a dry person in the stadium when the HD band completed their performance.
Throughout the show, Machel took patrons on the ultimate soca journey with hits such as “Illegal”, “Bottle Ah Rum”, “Gyal Wuk” “Bend Over”, “Mr Fete”, “Vibes Cyan Done”, “Pump Your Flag”, “Congo Man”, “Go Down”, “One More Time”, “Craziness”, “Toro”, “Wining Season” and many many more.

Fun in the crowd
Fun in the crowd

 

 

 

By the way, Machel was accompanied by his mother who looked on as her son did what he does best; his success must be credited to her overwhelming support, I’m sure!

By Schemel Patrick

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Machel Sell Awwf!

Machel Montano and HD Band at Advantage Concert

When you woke today and saw all the media avenues talking about the Machel Montano Show last night at the National Stadium and you realized that you were not there, and you started feeling bad, it served you right! It was absolutely the most fun the Guyanalive.com team has had in a while. Hands down!

The atmosphere was fantastic, with lights and stage settings that would make your jaw drop. There were bars and food stalls at every convenient location. Even the portable toilets were strategically placed! After taking in the ambience and being hyped by the juggliang skills of the Fusion Sound Company, the night’s first entertainer was Spiderman. Even though the crowd did not seem to be completely feeling his vibe he held his own. Then we were pleasantly surprised when we knew that Militant was our next performer. The guy that brought us songs like “Passion” took us down memory lane and paved the way nicely for the next big local artiste. Jory, with his clever play on words and great ability to ride on any rhythm, made us laugh, shout and scream to all of his hits. Even an old controversial favorite rocked the crowd without pause. After Jory’s amped performance Fusion continued to wow us with their smooth track selections while we waited with glee for the King of Soca and his entourage.

Gyrating Crowd

Then, as if we could have prepared for it anyway, Machel Montano was on stage blowing us away with just his mere presence. It was an extremely wonderful collage of soca hits, calypso tunes, classics and hot new road marches. He definitely proved to the lucky citizens of this country that he is indeed the King of Soca (sorry Rupee). The HD Band did not miss a beat as they backed up Mr. Montano, nor any of the other performers for that matter. Farmer Nappy was on next to continue the soca fete with hits like “belly dancer” that had the ladies “screwing the bulb” all night. Then Patrice Roberts ensured that our waists were completely gyrating when she tore the place down with her sexy voice and sultry moves. Some men could not keep their eyes glued from the stage. Zan, though his act was short and sweet, made sure that there was never a dull moment in last night’s festivities. Let us also say, in no uncertain terms, that the HD Dancers were fabulous! They did not even seem tired even though they danced non-stop for hours with choreographed and spontaneous sessions.

Patrice Roberts performing at Advantage Concert

The beautiful Patrice Roberts and a dancer named Whitney showed us time and time again how to shake a backside, move a waist and tremble thighs like it was a dance class for beginners. They were exceptional!

However, they cliché that reads “nothing good lasts forever” was unfortunately proven again. There were audio problems that endured for what seemed like an eternity. We at Guyanalive.com understand that these things happen and sometimes they are uncontrollable, but that did not help when the crowd became frustrated and started to depart in small increments. Eventually, the sound was restored but at a mediocre level and it was too late. Patrons were using profanity to describe their disgust while they walked to exits. After quite some time the sound was properly restored and the jams resumed like there was never a problem to begin with. Machel and his crew did a job well done and made it seem effortless. If that isn’t entertainment then we don’t know what is. Thank you H&J for making our nights, and our weekends. We socanites cannot wait for the next concert!

By Patrice Wishart