By Germaine Smith, Staff Reporter
Errol Dunkley holding a long note at Waterfalls nightclub in Liguanea on Friday night.
- CARLINGTON WILMOT/Freelance Photographer
HEADLINER SUGAR Minott was not at the Waterfalls nightclub in Liguanea on Friday night, but his second lieutenants represented the music well.
The show's title was 'Love and Happiness', and as MC Jah Mikes explained to eager patrons, Hurricane Ivan forced Minott to do some rescheduling, as he was due in Canada that same night.
This passed the headliner baton on to Errol Dunkley, who ran a solid leg which though brief, was sound.
Dunkley wore a black felt hat over a blue bandanna, but otherwise was decked in full blue. His mood bore no relationship to his colours, however, as he lifted the spirits of the not-so-full venue with his customary laid back air.
LIMITED TIME
"All of these songs are my songs, a me first bus dem," Dunkley declared as he took the microphone. With that, the medley began. He did not race through them, but time was limited. Black Cinderella earned him two 'pull ups' from the now heated small crowd.
Middle-age women and greyhaired men rose to their feet in support of the tunes and shouted their approval at Dunkley. Others got closer and waltzed to the singer's melodies.
Another lieutenant of the old school who 'passed through' was Lone Ranger. His stint was quick as well. Ranger, however, deejayed with the same force as if he were on a major show. The only thing which limited him was the small stage area. He could not stride across the stage as he normally does.
Other performances came from female singer Stream. She proved to be an energetic performer with a powerful voice. Hopeton James also rocked the lovers of the house with some choice cover versions.
Jah Mikes, who worked as the MC, capped the show with tunes of his own.
