Audio: John Lennon Bermuda Tributes Previews
Bermuda will pay tribute to John Lennon’s creative genius during the first-ever John Lennon Double Fantasy Bermuda Tribute with two events on Thursday, June 21, 2012 and Friday, September 21, 2012. In June 1980, John Lennon sailed to Bermuda on a yacht for an extended vacation. The experience sparked his musical genius and the resulting [...]
New Twanée Music Video: “Lesson Learned”
April 17, 2012 by Bernews · 4 Comments
Bermudian singer Twanée Butterfield has released her latest music video “Lesson Learned,” which has been viewed almost 5,000 times in its first week online. The talented singer has been performing publicly from the age of seven, and has opened for international acts including Stephanie Mills, Faith Evans, Charlie Wilson, Kirk Franklin, Jennifer Hudson, Freddie McGregor, [...]
Finlayson To Instruct Bermuda Glee Students
April 11, 2012 by Bernews · Leave a Comment
The Argo Foundation announced today [Apr.11] Mr. Don Finlayson, Production Director of Canada’s renowned Shaw Festival, will be instructing students attending this year’s Bermuda Glee summer intensive. Mr. Finlayson, who has more than three decades’ experience in light, sound and other aspects of production design, will teach a special workshop in light and sound design [...]
Video: Twanee Appears On Sirius XM Radio
April 3, 2012 by Bernews · 3 Comments
Bermudian singer Twanée Butterfield appeared on Sirius XM Radio station Shade 45 last month, stopping in their New York studio for a radio interview on February 19. Shade 45 debuted with a hip hop format in 2004, and is owned by rapper Eminem. Ms Butterfield performed her version of the late Whitney Houston’s “I Have [...]
“Spotlight Uncut” Shines Light On Local Talent
April 3, 2012 by Bernews · Leave a Comment
Wednesdays in Bermuda will never be the same at O-Bar on Bermudiana Road, as local and international talent will be featured during a new CKC Spotlight Talent Agency event called “Spotlight Uncut” each week from 8-10 p.m. An spokesperson said, “The first set of performers is two young entertainers: B.L.A.C. [Beyond Limits Abilities Change] and [...]
Video: Bermudian Sings The Blues In UK
March 31, 2012 by Bernews · 3 Comments
Veteran Bermudian musician Rob Berry is singing the blues in the UK these days — but he’s not complaining. A longtime fixture on the Bermuda music scene before relocating to England with his family, Rob Berry has worked as a performer, session player, guitar demonstrator and studio engineer and has released four of his own [...]
Christopher Play Ends Limited Run
March 26, 2012 by Bernews · Leave a Comment
“Hurt Village” — the acclaimed new work by Olivier Award-winning writer Katori Hall featuring Bermudian actor Nicholas Christopher – finished its limited Off Broadway run in New York last night [Mar. 25]. Originally scheduled to close on March 18, the play’s run was extended for a week due to popular demand. Patricia McGregor directed “Hurt Village”, a [...]
Upcoming: Bermuda Chamber Choir In Concert
March 22, 2012 by Bernews · Leave a Comment
The Bermuda School of Music is presenting the Bermuda Chamber Choir in concert at Wesley Methodist Church on Tuesday, March 27 and Wednesday, March 28. “Season of Passion” and “Special Music for a Royal Occasion” will feature Ron Campbell [music director and conductor], Charles Callahan [guest organist], “Requiem” by John Rutter and newly-composed music commissioned [...]
Video: Devaune Ratteray Releases First Song
March 22, 2012 by Bernews · 9 Comments
London based Bermudian performer Devaune Ratteray is adding another dimension to his roster as an entertainer by entering the music industry. Currently in the studio working on an EP, Devaune’s first song ‘Get to Know you Better’ – also written by Devaune – is to be released courtesy of Downtown Artists, an artist development agency [...]
Building Blocks To Hold Benefit Concert
March 19, 2012 by Bernews · Leave a Comment
Building Blocks Academy will be hosting “An Evening of Inspiration and Enlightenment: Benefit Concert” on Saturday [Mar.24] featuring local acts Sia Spence, Serenity, Lloyd Holder, Stephen Easton, McCartney Darrell, Genemon, Andwelle Simons, Big Snipes, Zach Wilson, John Woolridge and more at Heritage Worship Centre. Tickets are $35 and available from Kit ‘n’ Caboodle, 27th Century, [...]
