Performer Bios
DJ BJ Roots Cellar
A staple at Caribbean dances throughout Vancouver and the Caribbean Days Festival, Dj Bj Roots Cellar brings you an assortment of Caribbean music. Contact John at 604.585.4052.
Clyde aka “Shizzle”
Clyde aka “Shizzle” hails from Bequia St.Vincent. He is a recording artist and a one man band performer, and have opened for the likes of Morgan Heritage and Freddie McGregor. Shizzle combines the heavy hitting dancehall rhythms of Sean Paul, the roots rock reggae of Bob Marley and the sexy island vibe of Kevin Lyttle to create a tropical dance party. He is available for all types of events, you can contact him at telephone number (778) 320-3836.
Sanell Dempster
Sanell’s rise to the soca platform started out from a demo being done by the keyboardist of the “Dollar Wine” band Taxi for a popular talent show back in 1991 for which she was A contestant. She was asked to sing to make sure that the key and the music was done to her liking by then musical director Robin Imamshah. They were all blown away by the soft , smoothe and sophisticated voice that Sanell had Posessed. Immediately she was asked to be a part of the band. She accepted and the rest as we say is musical history.
Xkalibre
This 10 piece band uses sax, trombone, trumpet, bass, drums, vocal guitar and keys to produce a positive and energetic session guaranteed to get you up and dancing to the sweet sound of African and Reggae music. Contact 604.231.0625
Carl Sound Vibes
DJ Carl Sound Vibes hails from Trinidad with a steelband background. He keeps party-goers throughout BC and Washington dancing to the best of Caribbean music. Contact Carl at (778) 384-5905.
Daddy Roy
Roy Battiese, a.k.a. Daddy Roy - The Messenger, grew up with a passion for the soulful, rhythmic beat of reggae in Jamaica. He began writing music in 1997 but has been involved in music for over 30 years and has performed throughout Jamaica, Canada and the United States. His new CD "Joy", was released in December 2007 under his own label: Stronger Than Before Productions. Contact Daddy Roy at 604.936.8374.
Phase III Steel Band
Led by world renowned leader and arranger, Kenrick Headley, Phase III has been performing for over 25 years. Members mesmerize as they display great skill and dexterity on the pans playing everything from the Classics to Soca and Reggae. Contact Kenrick at 604.502.7439.
Maffie & Crew
Led by Maffie, the 'Crew' comes from diverse musical backgrounds but are brought together by a shared love for the music of the Caribbean. Bringing high energy, originality and creative musical interpretations to the stage, Maffie & Crew is a new wave in Caribbean music. Contact Ulan at 604.727.8050.