Krista Henry, Staff Reporter
Joining a sing-along, patrons enjoy the turntable mixes of expert disc jockeys.
It was a musical feast at Heineken Good Times held at the Mas Camp Village on Saturday night, as the vibe kicked into full gear.
Dubbed the Retro Fête, patrons were young and care free, as they gyrated and jiggyed the night away.
When The Gleaner reached the venue after midnight, patrons were rocking and swaying to a disco beat as the Captain, Colin Hines rocked with songs like So Emotional. Hines soon turned to a touch of reggae with Beres Hammond and others raising a few lighters in the air. The centre of the dance floor was filled with persons who dressed to impress in their school gear.
It was a small number of patrons who donned school gear; the men wore their school ties, while others showed up in their khaki suits with lunch bags in hand. The females looked sexy in short plaid skirts and noticeably shortened school uniforms.
Kurt Riley heated up the party on the turntables by injecting a little dancehall. Riley mixed the old smooth reggae vibes and teased with a few 'position' invoking songs before changing course with some rock vibes.
Full swing
Patrons enjoy grooves at Heineken Good Times, Retro Fête, held at theMas Camp, Oxford Road last Saturday. - photos by Winston Sill/Freelance Photographer
Soon the dancing vibe was in full swing with songs like Chameleon, Material Girl, Uptown Girl and many others. The Captain returned to the turntables after 2:00 a.m. to cool down the now heated venue with some reggae music.
Leading up to 4:00 a.m., patrons showed no signs of leaving the venue. Riley took over again and sent them marching to the 'footsteps' of soca music. Showing off his mixing skills, Riley slowed it down again with Marvin Gaye's Sexual Healing, Buju's 'Till Shiloh and teased with Erupt's Gal A Run Dem Head before getting risqué with Lady Saw, Beenie Man and others. Some over-zealous ladies spread-eagled on the floor, while some of the more athletic men hoisted their companions into the air. The disc jockeys held the momentum until the session ended minutes after 4:00 a.m.
