It is official, Trinidadian soca star Kerwin Du Bois will not be showing up for the LIME 10th Annual Creole in the Park (CITP).
Dominica News Online reported earlier this week that Du Bois was a no show for the event but LIME was tight-lipped on the matter.
At a press conference on Thursday Geoff Astaphan, a representative for Carib Beer who was responsible for the selection of the artistes for the soca segment of the show, confirmed that Du Bois will not be performing.
“I have to apologize to the fans and the LIME committee and everyone who was expecting him…but it is what it is. I am apologizing on behalf of everyone. He really wanted to come down. He had committed himself and due to unforeseen circumstances, he really cannot make it. There are certain people who speculated, but it is what it is,” he said.
The Trinidadian soca artiste is well known in Dominica for his hit song “Bacchanalist” and was scheduled to perform on the third day of the four-day event.
Meantime Country Manager for LIME Jeffery Baptiste says the non inclusion of Du Bois will not negatively impact Creole in the Park.
“We opted for him because we felt the song was very popular and unfortunately that fell through. Creole in the Park however, is bigger than any one artiste. The no show of Kerwin Du Bois will not negatively impact the success of the CITP,” he noted.
He said an event that touches so many significant areas in Dominica cannot be hindered by the unavailability of any one artiste.
“Our local musicians will showcase their talents. We will connect the Caribbean with other internationally acclaimed artists…we want to make the point to the public that not having him will in no way adversely impact the quality of this year’s event,” he said.
The LIME boss said his company will commit greater effort to ensure that “we can turn what may well be seen as a disappointment to a positive story at the end of the day.”.
My pressure MAD MAD MAD!! Ricky T & Mr Vegas!!!
hey Lime/Organizers… Um, heres an idea. Seeing that you are already bringing Mr Vegas.. don’t you think it would be best if you brought Lucian soca artist Ricky T? seems like the most logical thing to do.. anyways just my 2 cents.
who iz dat Bachannalist anyway a damanaalisstt if yu tell me, get patrice roberts cha man
We are longing to see Nasio Fontain. He is over due to perform in Dominica. Can you bring him back?
put smokie cut in his place
what about Machel?
Bring in our most popular, talented, humble and clear artiste.
NASIO
He gave me one of best perfomances in the park, he was so good the called him for the fest the next yr.
When will the Committee learn to invest in local talent!!
Every time we have a Jam we want to look outside for entertainers when they are right there in all you eyes.
P-SQUARE
Why is Kerwin Du Bois being reported as a ‘no show’ when he gave advance notice of his inability to perform? I thought a ‘No show’ was when the scheduled performer did not show up to perform at the time and place after giving confirmation?
Nasio Fontaine
What sensible Music does this guy sing? To me this dude has or wud have no effect on the turn out in the park. to come and sing one song for an entire hr break it down start again and shout DOMINICAAAAAAA I LOVE YOUUUU, thats all they do with their one song.
Come on! Like our local Bouyon has any messages in there? All rhythm no lyrics!
He would have no effect because this is free show. Once it is free they must get a crowd, even if it is lap cabwit they beating.
free?where have u been?it has never been free.this year it is $5 and $10 my dear.
… And he would be paid an exorbitant sum of money for his one-song performance.
I checking that too . I am wondering what is that big hoopla over this guy.. What other songs does he sing apart from bachannalist.. smh
they can bring zoelah to fill his spot
our local artist are much better
oh gosh lavaman me comin see u n de zeebow dem
ok people time for nasio
Typical Trinidadian…stupes
stups what you know about Trinidadians ..
so who the heck cares
the show must go on….
I recently attended a show where he performed and I must say, money well spent. The Trini artistes are really stepping up the level. You have the Monarch Montano, Bunji Garden, Benji, Fayan lyans, The list goes on. Now you have the Grenadians doing their thing with King Lavaman, Terror kid, Tallpree and shortpree etc. Lets not forget Vincie, Problem Child, John Luther etc. The list goes on and these guys perform and have tunes that we will surely jump to.
A true socaholic would know all these guys plus more, not just our Bouyon bands.
I appreciate all music and I listen to everything, you just name it. but sometimes I wonder if I’m West Indian because there are just not many soca songs that I latch on to…. You know, even with our music, I would like to hear more variety within the genre, too much “wine down on ah woman”, “shake your backside” and sexual innuendo.. I would be nice to hear some LIFE soca, some HEART soca, some STRUGGLE IN THE CITY soca. too much bacchanal noise man. I think people can enjoy themselves without being in vulgarity overdrive….
but then, that’s just my opinion.
i glad or you the grenedians. lime has the same west indies cricket mentality ” big caribbean countries” jamaica , trinidad ect. they forget wthe windward islands. it’s a trend now. one thing i know groovers always in st. lucia for jaz festival. he is so blind……..
Sorry but being a Asylum Family fan i need to correct you on the names….Its Bunji Garlin(the gyals dem darlin) and Fay Ann Lyons (the silver surfer)…But I agree with the rest of your statement!!
Thats our worth the next sewo
, but judgement is coming for Dominica, TURN AWAY AND SERVE GOD ALMIGHTY DOMINICANS , BEFORE ITS TOO LATE!!!!!
@ MICHIE:
Sometimes I am really irritated by people like you Michie. There is nothing wrong or UNGODLY with people celebrating their culture, enjoying music, and dancing. If you really care about bringing people to Our God and teaching people about his goodness and his mercy, coming on here in such a condescending manner. Jesus was a humble and forgiving man….Let you who is without sin cast the first stone…Enough!!!!
What on Earth does “judgment” have to do with this article? Are you completely and utterly deranged, or do you simply delight in insane non sequiturs? This is what fundamentalism does to a person’s brain….
I hope the person who replaces him is more popular
How much you paying?
$5 monday to wednesday and $10 on thursday.so will a whole lot of other people.do the math if you can.whats your point?
more popular not the issue.what about a popular band from st lucia st vincent or greneda. a band which is simillar to k or triple k. every thning is trinidad and jamaica.
How about another local artist????????
I certainly won’t miss him. Heck I don’t even know who the guy is or what song he sings.
AND THE SHOW GOES ON!
I will surely be at the park. with wood or without.
I never heard of him. Of course, I have other interests and so never paid attention.