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Old 07-25-2008, 10:28 AM   #1 (permalink)
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kassav' in DC last night
Great show even though the sound was muddy. Kassav brought a full band of 3 brassmen, 2 dancers/back-up singers and percussionists. The African and Caribbean women were sweet as usual and the Dominicans were well represented. The nature isle people waved dey flags all night long. I'll post some pics as soon as mih find the usb cable fuh mih camera.
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They'll be in Queens tonight and then Boston, Toronto and Montreal.
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Great show even though the sound was muddy. Kassav brought a full band of 3 brassmen, 2 dancers/back-up singers and percussionists. The African and Caribbean women were sweet as usual and the Dominicans were well represented. The nature isle people waved dey flags all night long. I'll post some pics as soon as mih find the usb cable fuh mih camera.
yeah they were in st.kitts a month ago tear up the place hard!!! first time i ever see them perform they are one of my influence
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Originally Posted by ken_yatta View Post
Great show even though the sound was muddy. Kassav brought a full band of 3 brassmen, 2 dancers/back-up singers and percussionists. The African and Caribbean women were sweet as usual and the Dominicans were well represented. The nature isle people waved dey flags all night long. I'll post some pics as soon as mih find the usb cable fuh mih camera.
You find the sound was muddy?? I'm not sure what that means, but I thought they sounded great, and I've heard them play several times. The acoustics in the club were very good.
And yeah, Kassav always rolls with their full band. Their brassline and percussions are always wicked. The man on the congos was impressive.
Great show Kassav.. the Lucians represented as well!
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Old 07-25-2008, 01:34 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Where was the show?

Damn... and I passing thru tomorrow too. They coulda play over de weekend instead man.
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Old 07-25-2008, 01:52 PM   #6 (permalink)
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Where was the show?

Damn... and I passing thru tomorrow too. They coulda play over de weekend instead man.
The show was at 9:30 Club. It was not very well promoted at all, but had a decent turnout for a Thursday night.

In NY the show is Saturday at Amazura in Queens.
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Originally Posted by MuSiQuE View Post
The show was at 9:30 Club. It was not very well promoted at all, but had a decent turnout for a Thursday night.

In NY the show is Saturday at Amazura in Queens.
Oh okay... 9:30 club is ah boss venue, but usually cater tuh de bohemian/indie crowd.
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You find the sound was muddy?? I'm not sure what that means, but I thought they sounded great, and I've heard them play several times. The acoustics in the club were very good.
And yeah, Kassav always rolls with their full band. Their brassline and percussions are always wicked. The man on the congos was impressive.
Great show Kassav.. the Lucians represented as well!

I heard too much bass from where I was standing. The horns sounded good, but the other instruments were drownded out except the bass. The percussionist was excellent!
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Kassav' founding members Jacob and Georges Decimus.

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Wukking up to the ka drum

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Dominicans REPRESENT!

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Jean Phillippe up front
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Jean Claude on keys
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Old 07-25-2008, 03:09 PM   #10 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by MuSiQuE View Post
You find the sound was muddy?? I'm not sure what that means, but I thought they sounded great, and I've heard them play several times. The acoustics in the club were very good.
And yeah, Kassav always rolls with their full band. Their brassline and percussions are always wicked. The man on the congos was impressive.
Great show Kassav.. the Lucians represented as well!

Last time i saw kassav dey only had a small band due to visa restrictions.
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Old 07-25-2008, 03:25 PM   #11 (permalink)
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I heard too much bass from where I was standing. The horns sounded good, but the other instruments were drownded out except the bass. The percussionist was excellent!
You must have been one of those who was right up under them.. lol

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Last time i saw kassav dey only had a small band due to visa restrictions.
OK.. well that's really not their norm, but I could understand that. Isn't it amazing how most of the original members are still with the band? These guys been around for about 28yrs. When I looked at them I was saying, they getting old, but can still put on a hell of a performance.

Thanks for posting the pics..
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Old 07-25-2008, 04:19 PM   #12 (permalink)
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MAN O MAN

Beautiful show
Beautiful music
Beautiful people

WOI.

I'm tired of de small island people asking me what I know about Zouk.
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Most Panas favorite band is Tambou Combo "Mabouya" is dayumn near a national anthem

That concert have me excited about the hatian truck on labor day.
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Old 07-25-2008, 07:57 PM   #13 (permalink)
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You must have been one of those who was right up under them.. lol



OK.. well that's really not their norm, but I could understand that. Isn't it amazing how most of the original members are still with the band? These guys been around for about 28yrs. When I looked at them I was saying, they getting old, but can still put on a hell of a performance.

Thanks for posting the pics..
I was thinking that myself. And Jacob looked like he lost alot of weight.
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I will be at the one in Queens tomorrow...I can't wait!!!
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