Ivory One Night Only was introduced by
prominent broadcaster and businessman, Vic Fernandes, who spoke of
the band’s beginnings in the 70’s as The Merriboys and
of the re-named Ivory’s popularity locally, regionally and internationally
in the 80’s
The capacity crowd at the Barbados Yacht Club was treated to a great
night of entertainment as Ivory took old fans and new for a trip down
Memory Lane
Franc Mossbaugh flew in from Canada for the reunion, much to the delight
of his many fans in Barbados who were thrilled at his strong vocal
performance
Andrew Bourne was breathtaking on both guitar …
and sax
Those who witnessed his abandoned and brilliant solos realized how
much he is missed on the local stage since he retired from performing
Wayne Gibbs showed that he can still touch the heart
with a ballad
Jimmy Duncan was on top form, clearly enjoying himself
John Roett conjured forth a superb sounding orchestra from his keyboards
Philip Brennan on bass kept the beat solid
while Maxi Taylor, invisible behind his drum kit and the smoke effects,
provided the heartbeat of the music.
One of the unexpected highlights of the evening was the announcement
that Olga Lopes Seale, known to all in Barbados as Aunty Olga, had
been made a Dame in the Prime Minister’s Independence Honours
List. The announcement came as Dame Olga was onstage being acknowledged
as one of the band’s early supporters.
Ivory One Night Only provided an exciting start
to the celebrations as Barbados recorded 39 years of Independence
on the 30th November
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