Hypothetical question RE: Live music during the day

If you were in Negril and there was only day during your trip there was live music in the afternoon, which place would you pick and why? (For the sake of the post, let's pretend that all of these places actually had music at the same time, not worrying about time of year or if they currently have this schedule.)

Drifter's
Half Moon/Calico Jack's
Ahhh Bee's
Boat Bar

The only bar of these that we've been to is Boat Bar, and that was just to pick up a beer on our walk down the beach. I understand Half Moon is much further than the other bars, but I still want to check it out. Just not sure if it should "win" over another place for music! Is there somewhere I'm missing?

That's a hard call but if only one then I would pick Drifters by far!(we have been to all, Half Moon before they had they had Calico Jacks tho)

The vibe at Drifters is by far my favourite. It is a fun mix of visitors and locals performing and the bar owner Luddy makes everyone feel like a long lost friend. You can beat the bucket of red strips deal they have either(I would love to tell you the exact price but those afternoons are a little hazy;)

Drifters is really fun.

Drifters hands down.

Definately Luddy and the gang at Drifters!

Drifters,soon come

100% Drifters. Large open space, don't feel cramped, good HH and awesome vibe!

Is Drifters right "on" the beach?

Thanks, everyone for your replies! :)

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Originally Posted by Patricia

Is Drifters right "on" the beach?

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It's actually closer to the road, but you can walk to it easily from the beach.

Thanks jojo p :)

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Originally Posted by jojo p

It's actually closer to the road, but you can walk to it easily from the beach.

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I would've said closer to the beach...lol...must be smack in the middle. :)

Road or beach....we'll find it :p

Patricia, you won't be able to sit still, great music...... '' lets get it on " by Marvin Gaye on da beach.... does it get any better...lol.

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Originally Posted by jojo p

Patricia, you won't be able to sit still, great music...... '' lets get it on " by Marvin Gaye on da beach.... does it get any better...lol.

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My kind of music!!! :cool:

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Originally Posted by jojo p

Patricia, you won't be able to sit still, great music...... '' lets get it on " by Marvin Gaye on da beach.... does it get any better...lol.

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Lisa and i had a great time at Drifter with you, soon come

Boat Bar! The best musicians such as Studio One drummer Joe Isaccs, Gairy cooper on lead guitar, Otis Gayle, Pinky Dread, Crystal Axe on vocals gives a real Jamaican reggae experience. Luddy is good but many of his shows leave me feeling like I've been to Karaoke night.

the boat bar if you like reggae, rocksteady, or ska, jamaican musics all played very well thank you.

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Originally Posted by bob harley

Boat Bar! The best musicians such as Studio One drummer Joe Isaccs, Gairy cooper on lead guitar, Otis Gayle, Pinky Dread, Crystal Axe on vocals gives a real Jamaican reggae experience. Luddy is good but many of his shows leave me feeling like I've been to Karaoke night.

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My thought as well.

I prefer the Boat Bar too. I am a big reggae fan and even listen to it mostly when at home. I prefer the rhythms at Boat Bar. Plus, I love the fact that the bar sits right on the water. And, their sound system sounds much better to me.

We're a fan of Drifters as well but after reading this, we are up for checking out the Boat Bar too. I know we have been past there a few times during the music but we've never stopped in yet.

Can anyone tell me the days and times they offer the live jams or does that vary?

Thanks!
BS

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Originally Posted by sher

If you were in Negril and there was only day during your trip there was live music in the afternoon, which place would you pick and why?

Drifter's
Half Moon/Calico Jack's
Ahhh Bee's
Boat Bar

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Most of the regular musicians around Negril play at all the bars you've listed...they do have their regular gigs but rotate and play at each establishment from time to time. You'll hear reggae at ALL places.

Drifters offers a more mixed selection of music....when those that came down in late January for the Negril Blues Fest some of those performers dropped by during the Drifters afternoon shows...along with the talented Luddy singing a mix of Drifters style music and always a mix of the fabulous reggae singers that perform around town.

Otis Gayle is a wonderful singer who sings regularly at Boat Bar and Half Moon Bay...but you can see him sometimes at Drifters.

Ahhh Bee's on the West End has live music at Sunday Brunch only...similar idea to Cafe Goa on the beach (Cafe Goa has a mento/acoustic band though). Gary Cooper plays at all locations & Sunday at Ahhh Bees..."The band will be here and you just never know who's going to drop by and play and/or sing with the band."

So having said all that...go with the great suggestions given in this thread or just go with whatever vibe you're feeling that day...you can't miss at any of the locations.

the 'boat bar" near to rondel village on the beach has a great rootsy style band led by former studio one drummer joe issacs that also includes the great trumpet player frank aird who was part of the group byron lee and the dragonairs. mon, wed, and fri, from 2pm to 6pm

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Originally Posted by jamaicarob

Lisa and i had a great time at Drifter with you, soon come

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I think of that day often, and smile!!!!I miss you both as well. :)

I appreciate all the responses! Guess now we just have to wait til our trip to see what's playing where.

Hey Patricia

leave legends towards alfreds...just past yellowbird....by momma flo's.....up the path towards the one mile store, (where they used to rent and store jet skis) about 50 yards from beach...can see beach from the bar

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Originally Posted by Patricia

Is Drifters right "on" the beach?

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Thanks groove16 ~ would hate to be wandering aimlessly. Enjoy your trip :)

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Originally Posted by saxa

the 'boat bar" near to rondel village on the beach has a great rootsy style band led by former studio one drummer joe issacs that also includes the great trumpet player frank aird who was part of the group byron lee and the dragonairs. mon, wed, and fri, from 2pm to 6pm

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Great info!

Thank you very much!

Am I right that Drifters and Boat Bar both have live music on Wednesdays & Fridays? We are planning a beach day away from the cliffs and are wondering if these places are within walking distance so that we could catch a little of both experiences on the same day. If it is within walking distance, about how long of a walk would it be? Thanks!

Boat Bar for Naggo Morris, Joe Isaacs and Frank Aird!

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Originally Posted by KitchenBeeotch

Am I right that Drifters and Boat Bar both have live music on Wednesdays & Fridays? We are planning a beach day away from the cliffs and are wondering if these places are within walking distance so that we could catch a little of both experiences on the same day. If it is within walking distance, about how long of a walk would it be? Thanks!

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yes it is walking distance...i think both do fridays but u need to check that....i would say 20 minutes walking distance with a few favorite bars in between to quench yur thirst...

wandering aimlessly can be fun.....

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Originally Posted by Patricia

Thanks groove16 ~ would hate to be wandering aimlessly. Enjoy your trip :)

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Originally Posted by groove16

wandering aimlessly can be fun.....

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Ha ha .... I've been doing it for years!

I would do Drifter's; then immediately try to extend my stay OR book a return trip to go to Half Moon/Calico. Then I would repeat the behaviour. And then repeat and repeat ... ad infinitum. and find new ones and different ones.

Why limit yourself! :)