Jamaica Daydream was an adventure

Every time Wealthy Hardesty travels to Jamaica, he treats it as an journey. That was the vibe round Jamaica Daydream, an occasion that happened January 25-29 at WAVS Seashore in Negril.

The American singer-songwriter and his band, accompanied by Hyryder from his native Indiana, had been featured acts. They did eight reveals at WAVS Seashore, attracting locals and vacationers.

Hardesty instructed Observer On-line that the reveals had been well-received.

“I’ve been residence for 12 days and might’t cease occupied with it. Most of our pals and followers have by no means been to Jamaica. They’re messaging me with thanks letters, pics and movies telling me they LOVE Jamaica and the individuals. They need to enroll once more for subsequent 12 months and convey pals,” he stated.

The jocular musician first visited Jamaica within the early Nineteen Nineties, and has recorded songs and albums right here. Hardesty’s newest album, Jahmerican, was launched final June in Negril. His set at Jamaica Daydream included songs from it in addition to Bob Marley requirements like Pimpers Paradise and Loopy Baldhead.

Hyryders, a Grateful Lifeless tribute band, did a mix of rock, blues and bluegrass songs which went over nicely with followers from america, Canada, Brazil and New Zealand.

Hardesty and his pals additionally carried out within the city of Good Hope in Trelawny, which he visited on his first journey to Jamaica in 1993. The realm is particular to him.

“It began with the late Rudy Ainsley Smith whom I met in 1993, who was my safety guard on my first go to. He launched me to Good Hope. I wrote a number of songs about this little city however the music Rudy is most particular,” Hardesty defined. “Rudy was killed on a motorbike over 20 years in the past, and I’ve continued to return there numerous instances, singing to the children and introducing pals to Good Hope, Rudy’s cousin Patsy and neighbours. With Jamaican Daydream we will proceed the story and go away the legacy.”