CALYPSO MUSIC ROCKS
STRANGE CREEK MUSIC FESTIVAL MAIN STAGE
On May 27th 2011, Trinindadian Calypso King, Kurt Allen, brought his Calypso spicey blend and rocked a sold out audience at the Strange Creek Music Festival in Massachusetts U.S.A. The capacity crowd numbering just over 5,000 were mezmorized and captivated by Kurt's energetic and commanding performance. Making his first of a series of special guest appearances with festival favourites and the headline act “The Alchemystics” the crowd could not have anticipated what was about to Rock them.
As expected, the music hungry crowd was lapping up each song in The Alchemystics set which was comprised mainly of tracks recently released on their most talked about CD, “Spread Hope.” The Album appears to be doing well as members of the audience were singing along, dancing and participating with every instruction from lead singers, Force, Ras Jahn and Ian.
The 2010 Calypso Monarch of Trinidad and Tobago, King Kurt Allen stated mission was to return Calypso music to the Music Festivals Main Stages across the U.S.A. This he indeed accomplished on this historic night for Calypso Music.
During his first song, “Summer Jam” he demonstated what is meant by the Trinidadian term wining. In the middle of his performance he asked for one female to join him on stage to further highlight the dance. The Calypso King got much more than he perhaps bargained for as the stage was swarmed by eager and enthusastic females all wanting to become students of Mr. Allen dancing instruction class. They were finally escorted off the stage at the end of the song and once again the atmosphere changed and things began to really heat up as Allen delved into a fast pace track called “Jump”.
This segment created quiet a frenzy with the audience and had the crowd jumping, waving and following every instruction directed by the amazing Allen.
At the end of Kurt's sensational performance, the genral feed back was clearly positive and the occasion was an ideal opportunity to formerly introduce the Calypso King as well as relaunch the presence of Calypso music on the US Music festival stages. Moments such as the one created by Kurt's presence on the Festival Circuit can only serve to broaden interest, gain further acceptance and develop greater appreciation for the musical genre in the U.S.A .
Other special Alchemystics guest included Veteran Jamaican Star, Denroy Morgan, father of the Internationally acclaimed family musical group, “Morgan Heritage”. Denroy rocked the stage he shared with one of his sons, also a member of Morgan Hertiage, the youthful, Lazar Morgan. His timeless Funk/Soul hit song of the early 80's “I'll Do Anything for You” was still sounding fresh as ever and as expected scored well with the crowd.
His son Lazar easily wowed and had the audience swaying and grooving throughout his smooth and well crafted performance. No doubt his lastest song which was performed live for the first time at the festival rocked the stage. Titled “One by One,” this duet between Lazar and Jamaican Superstar Mavado is definitely headed towards major chart topping success.
King Kurt Allen and The Alchemystics can be seen live in action during the entire summer at Music Festivals, Clubs, Colleges and Private parties throughpot the U.S.A. View partial schedule.
As expected, the music hungry crowd was lapping up each song in The Alchemystics set which was comprised mainly of tracks recently released on their most talked about CD, “Spread Hope.” The Album appears to be doing well as members of the audience were singing along, dancing and participating with every instruction from lead singers, Force, Ras Jahn and Ian.
The 2010 Calypso Monarch of Trinidad and Tobago, King Kurt Allen stated mission was to return Calypso music to the Music Festivals Main Stages across the U.S.A. This he indeed accomplished on this historic night for Calypso Music.
During his first song, “Summer Jam” he demonstated what is meant by the Trinidadian term wining. In the middle of his performance he asked for one female to join him on stage to further highlight the dance. The Calypso King got much more than he perhaps bargained for as the stage was swarmed by eager and enthusastic females all wanting to become students of Mr. Allen dancing instruction class. They were finally escorted off the stage at the end of the song and once again the atmosphere changed and things began to really heat up as Allen delved into a fast pace track called “Jump”.
This segment created quiet a frenzy with the audience and had the crowd jumping, waving and following every instruction directed by the amazing Allen.
At the end of Kurt's sensational performance, the genral feed back was clearly positive and the occasion was an ideal opportunity to formerly introduce the Calypso King as well as relaunch the presence of Calypso music on the US Music festival stages. Moments such as the one created by Kurt's presence on the Festival Circuit can only serve to broaden interest, gain further acceptance and develop greater appreciation for the musical genre in the U.S.A .
Other special Alchemystics guest included Veteran Jamaican Star, Denroy Morgan, father of the Internationally acclaimed family musical group, “Morgan Heritage”. Denroy rocked the stage he shared with one of his sons, also a member of Morgan Hertiage, the youthful, Lazar Morgan. His timeless Funk/Soul hit song of the early 80's “I'll Do Anything for You” was still sounding fresh as ever and as expected scored well with the crowd.
His son Lazar easily wowed and had the audience swaying and grooving throughout his smooth and well crafted performance. No doubt his lastest song which was performed live for the first time at the festival rocked the stage. Titled “One by One,” this duet between Lazar and Jamaican Superstar Mavado is definitely headed towards major chart topping success.
King Kurt Allen and The Alchemystics can be seen live in action during the entire summer at Music Festivals, Clubs, Colleges and Private parties throughpot the U.S.A. View partial schedule.
