PERFORMANCES TO BE REMEMBERED FOR A LIFETIME

Your event at Atlantis will dive into the sparkling Caribbean nights as Bahamian entertainers take center stage for concerts and shows featuring the top-tier entertainment and authentic island culture. Contact your Conference Planning Manager for assistance with times, pricing information and entertainment availability.

Musical Artists

Alia Coley


Born in Freeport, The Bahamas and raised in Nassau, Alia was naturally exposed to the rich sound of the island rhythms. She would eventually discover multi-genre music from all over the world, but it was in the church choir where Alia’s vocal talent truly blossomed. Alia appeared on “Live at the Apollo” three times. Years of experience have honed Alia’s talents and attitude. She describes her repertoire as a “Musical Gumbo” influenced by R & B, reggae, island music, hip–hop, soul, pop and even rock.

CATHY JIRJAHLKE


Cathy started playing violin at the early age of 5 when she took private lessons. At the age of 14, Cathy joined the two State Youth Orchestras of Schleswig Holstein, Germany and was appointed section leader of the 2nd violins. The orchestras participated in several international competitions. She was invited to perform the German production of “Phantom of the Opera” when she was 17 years old. For the past fifteen years, she has worked as a violinist and a music teacher.

FALCON WATSON TRAFFIC


This band can go from a five piece to a twelve piece band. They range from calypso, jazz, reggae and top 40’s. Traffic is a very high energy band with four lead singers including two females. Traffic have worked at every hotel here in Nassau, Paradise Island, the family Islands and the United States.

GARRETT COOPER


Garrett was born in the small town of Cooper’s Town on the island of Abaco, in the North Eastern Bahamas. Garrett followed in the footsteps of his older brothers who are all accomplished musicians. His hidden talent surfaced when one of his piano-playing brothers brought his piano home to practice. Garrett started to play with the piano without his brother’s permission. What Garrett thought would have been a way to waste time turned into something serious and meaningful. He realized he had an ear for music and sound. He later joined a band with his brothers and played with them for a few years. Garrett has played in the United States and around The Bahamas.

GREGORY HALL


Gregory Hall began playing the piano at the age of five and studied music through the Trinity College Of London. In high school, Greg was the winner of The Bahamas Music Festival and minored in music at Manchester College in Indiana. The highlight of Greg’s career was the opportunity to perform in the Café Restaurant in the Great Hall of Waters when The Royal opened in 1998.

JAZZ ETCETERA


Headed by band leader and bassist, Adrian D’Aguilar, grew up in a musical family who natured his early interest in music. In 2006 Adrian formed Jazz Etcetera, a predominantly jazz band that attracts a large following of jazz and music lovers from across the island. Jazz Etc. aptly describes the band diversity and focus. Having a mix of genres in their repertoire, they are well suited to entertain just about any gathering or function. From reggae, to R & B, to soft rock, pop and of course jazz, Jazz Etc. does it all and does it well. These three members (bassist, pianist/lead background vocals and lead vocals) are only a small part of the greater band that is Jazz Etc., which cater to the diversity of client requests. Variety and a showcase of excellence is the bands rule, putting the music as their priority, assuring that you will be given quality at every show.

MELODY SOUND BAND


Under the capable leadership of guitar / bass player / soloist, Tyrone Thurston formed the band “Melody Sound Band” in 1998 after an eight years relationship with two other talented musicians who called themselves the “Island Boys”. Melody Sound performs throughout the Bahamas and had the privilege of being working with the Atlantis Resort , for the past twelve years.

PAT CAREY


A member of the Grammy winning “Bahamen,” Pat Carey, an experienced guitarist and guitar teacher, performs as a strolling guitarist when he is not playing with his band the “Legacy Band” or being the lead guitarist with “Bahamen”. Pat has performed throughout the Bahamas and around the world.

PIECES OF STEEL


Lead by the talented steel pan player and song bird Anita Ellis, the first Bahamian female featured on the steel drums. The band has played together for about twenty years, with Herbert Mackey lead guitarist and lead singer, Samuel Mackey the maestro on steel pan as the bass guitar player. This band has performed in Europe, Dubai, United States, Mexico, the Caribbean and throughout The Bahamas.

RAKE AND SCRAPE


This band is led by the legendary John “Chippie” Chipman and indigenous to the Bahamas as they create a sound that is found only in the island of the Bahamas. The instruments are the goat skin drum, which is the main instrument, keeping the beat of the band on pace. The shakers are plastic bottles decorated and filled with pigeon peas to give it the sound. The steel pan is made up of old barrels, that gives a different sound. The saw is scraped and used to create sound along with the shakers, drum, saw and steel pan. All the instruments in the “Rake & Scrape” band are home and handmade. Rake & Scrape is a very happy and colorful band, with added colour when decorated with junkanoo costumes. The band has performed throughout the United States, Canada, South America and the Caribbean. At present they perform in the Marina Village at Atlantis.

RONNIE SEYMOUR “CARIBA”


A contemporary Caribbean jazz band that plays most styles at a drop of a hat. They have opened for and backed numerous international and local headliners. Different combinations of the band have played for Queen Elizabeth II, President Bill Clinton, Sean Connery, and the United States Ambassadors to The Bahamas just to name a few. The band includes: Ronnie Seymour, drummer and vocals; Sharmond Smith, flute, saxophone and percussion; Lloyd Hamilton, on keyboard and last but not least, Nicolasena Davis-Maycock on lead vocals.

SAMUEL MACKEY


Affectionately ,named “Sam Boy” Sammy started playing the steel pan at the age of 21. After playing around with it for some time, he fell in love with the instrument and has been playing it for the past twenty years. Sammy is called a maestro of the pans, being able to play whatever is asked of him, especially for wedding. Sammy plays the single or double pans.

SHARMOND SMITH


Sharmond discovered his talent in music during his senior year in high school, where he was introduced to the flute and the saxophone under the direction of Mr. Lou Adams Jr. Sharmond then continued his studies in music at the North Dakota International Music School of Fine Arts. Sharmond’s love for jazz exploded when he became a member of the jazz band Pneuma. Sharmond has produced and completed his first jazz album called “Home Coming”.

TONY SEYMOUR JR.


Started performing in high school. As an upcoming artist he performed in local churches and wedding receptions. Later on he started performing in local nightclubs around the Islands. In 1991 he teamed up with local musician Silbert Cooper. The duet presently performs in Plato’s Lounge in The Royal. They have performed in Boston, Canada, New York and Florida to name a few places. This giant of a two piece band can perform soca, calypso, golden oldies and a little jazz for dinner or an upbeat party

SPANK BAND


Under the leadership of Mr. Ira Storr, musician, arranger and composer as well as a prolific recording artist. Following a career of playing with other bands, Ira stepped out on his own in 1995 and formed the Spank Band. The Spank Band usually consists of five musicians and although some of the musicians have changed, the band continues to be the band of choice. Their fame is acclaimed locally as well as internationally. The band have performed throughout the United States, Europe and the Caribbean. The band can be heard on weekends around the pool at “Break Water” over at the Cove.

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