BACHARENGUE JAM

@ Sheppard Station, Friday, Nov.29th

I am enjoying a hot coffee with my amigo Kico ”El Gato” on this cold snowy November night. We spoke about the up coming Bacharengue Jam to be held at the Sheppard Station Nite Club on Friday November 29th.

KU: What’s the idea with an all Merengue-Bachata party?

KICO: To close the year I thought of having all Merengue-Bachata bands performing side-by-side sharing the same stage and jamming together.

KU: What about the Sheppard Station Nite Club?

KICO: The idea is also to promote this existing venue, whose ownership wanted to do a Latin Night. The club is equipped with a stage, Laser lights, and ample room for seating and restaurant services. Since September 27, 2002 they have been offering Latin Fridays, and this night has become a popular one with the north of the city residents who enjoy the music of DJ Victor “Explosivo” with myself Kico “El Gato” as emcee.

KU: Who owns the Sheppard Station Nite Club?

KICO: Mr. Peter Rampersaud, originally from British Guyana, has opened his arms to welcome the Latin community to be part of his programming by supporting events and hosting activities from within our community.
KU: Who else is contributing to this event?

Kico: I would like to thank all the sponsors among them we have: Picante Xpress, The Friendly Dominican Restaurant, Rincon Hispano, La Pupusa Loca, Coconuts Travel, Hairs De Groove, Don Ramon Hernandez and The Latino Communication Service. They all have committed their time and sponsorship monies to make this night a reality.

KU: Tell us about the bands that will be performing on November 29, 2002?

Kico: This night will mark the return of “El Niño Malo” Anthony V, who has been absent from the local scene for over a year. Now he is bringing a new production of Bachata and romantic ballads as well as the traditional merengue. It will also feature “Dominicanada”, who have been playing lately in the U.S. Market, touring some of the big time cities south of the border. This party will not be complete without the presence of los chinos “Banda Bella”, whose high energy and well-done choreographies have been a part of almost all festivals this past year. “Carlos Cruz” and “Los Humildes de la Bachata” will also take part in this event. This band has been enjoying great success throughout the year and has become one of the most sought after group of performers in the G.T.A. “Leo Collado” a former “Humildes de la Bachata” player and “DM2” will compliment the above bands with their particular rhythms making this an incredible night for those Bachata and Merengue lovers.