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
"Knowledge, logic, reason, and common sense serve better than a dozen rule books."
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Originally Posted by sher
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
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
2009 trip http://www.negril.com/cgi-bin/discus.cgi?pg=prev&topic=196641&page=272185
2010 halloween---no TR
trip 2012
http://negril.com/forum/showthread.php/5589-Trip-report-sept-1-14-including-pelicanbar-catcha-legends-samsara-pubcrawl-etc
trip 2013
http://negril.com/forum/showthread.php/8323-gettin-my-groove-on-quot-TRIP-report-quot-boardie-bash-style-april21-may11-2013
.trip 2014
http://negril.com/forum/showthread.php/11962-Trip-report-Boardie-Bash-2014-best-trip-yet
Thanks groove16 ~ would hate to be wandering aimlessly. Enjoy your trip
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Great info!
Thank you very much!
"Knowledge, logic, reason, and common sense serve better than a dozen rule books."
-- E. Gary Gygax
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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