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St. Regis guests soak up the reggae rhythm
concert at the Paul McCartney Auditorium, earning him the distinction of being the first reggae artist to ever perform there. His latest first occurred with an inspiring November performance in Denmark for the remembrance of Danish reggae artist, Natasha. His ever-evolving talent has seen him, along with band-mates Elvis Edwards, Jamal Browne, Daniel Medford, Tabitha Johnson and Rhesa Garnes, (Fully Loaded) become a popular feature at Barbados’ premier reggae events – Reggae on the Hill and Hennessy Artistry.
Buggy Nhakente & the Fully Loaded Band bring the chilled-out vibes beach-side
Ocean Breeze, Island Beats
This season, Reggae Nights at The St. Regis started in late February, and Oyster Bay will be offering live cooking finger-food and beverage menus every Thursday and Friday from 8:00 p.m. till late. Seating is the usual arrangement of 10 VIP tables of 8-10 seats, each with minimum spend of QR 2,000 per table (reservation is required). Or 6 VIP tables of 4-6 seats, each with a minimum spend of QR 1,000 per table. Sun-beds, bean-bags and cocoons are available on first-come-first-served basis. n OYSTER BAY LIVE Dates: Thursdays & Fridays Location: Beachfront at The St. Regis Doha Timings: From 8:00 p.m. onwards Entertainment: • DJ sets from 8:00 p.m. till 10:00 p.m. • Buggy Nhakente & the Fully Loaded Band play three sets from 10:00 p.m. till 1:30 a.m. Dress Code: • Casual, yet in-line with the local rules and regulations. • National dress and swim-suits are not permitted.
As told to Jorge Granda Images courtesy of The St. Regis Doha
Reggae fans rejoice as the everpopular Buggy Nhakente & the Fully Loaded Band are back in Doha for another beachfront season at The St. Regis’ opulent Oyster Bay. We leave our shoes in the sand and sway to the rhythm.
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hree years on and Oyster Bay Live continues to top the weekend to-do lists of Doha partygoers and this comes as no surprise – as it’s one night out that’s stood the test of time. Featuring
the sweet melodies of 2016 Reggae Artist of the Year, lead singer Buggy Nhakente & the Fully Loaded Band are back with a fresh repertoire of island tunes and reggae favourites to take you into the night. A talented artist and reggae ambassador, Buggy Nhakente continues to connect with the spirit of his audience, performing across Canada, the U.K. and in over 50 cities in the U.S. Sharing a stage with celebrities such as Ja Rule, Ashanti, Sean Paul, Shaggy, Queen Ifrica, Buju Banton and more, Buggy has the distinction of being the first Barbadian artist to perform at Jamaica’s premiere conscious reggae show – Rebel Salute in 2009. In April 2011, he also completed a short tour in Liverpool, England where he gave a scintillating
Age Restriction: • Must be 21 years or above. • Qatari ladies are not permitted to attend. Entry Fee: • Entrance is complimentary from 8:00 p.m. till 10:00 p.m. • QR 100 entrance fee after 10:00 p.m., with one complimentary selected beverage. • Food service is from 9:00 p.m. till 1:00 a.m. • Beverage service is from 8:00 p.m. till 1:30 a.m. Rules & Regulations • Dancing is allowed around the tables and sunbeds, but there is no dance-floor • Only original Qatari ID, Qatari driving license, GCC ID and original passport will be accepted • Couples and mixed groups only, no single males Contact Info: Call 4446-0105, email diningreservations@stregis.com, or visit www.oysterbaydoha.com
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