The second annual Independence all-inclusive fund-raiser at Salybia Nature Resort and Spa held on August 28 by Yorke Inc, FB Promotions and Salybia Nature Resort and Spa was another resounding success. Hundreds of patrons trekked to the North East coast resort and had a tremendous time dancing all day and night to the sounds of T&TEC Gayatones, Dil-e-Nadan, and Shurwayne Winchester and You.
Gayatones, officially launched that night into the all-inclusive market, was thoroughly thrilling. They showed that they are truly ready to take on the all-inclusives fetes for Carnival 2011, especially with former Byron Lee & The Dragonaires lead singer, Oscar B at the helm.
The band of the night, however, was Dil-e-Nadan, led by Raymond Ramnarine. This crossover outfit has shown vast improvement over the years and left patrons breathless with a variety of soca, chutney and old school sounds that kept the party at a high energy level.
The party was well balanced with a final energetic set from Shurwayne and his band You, with Siparia Rhythm Section and Power Boats Scorpion Pan Reflection round-d-neck steel symphony providing intermittent music. The Carenage pan side was on hand to lead the vast crowd to their vehicles when the party ended at midnight.