Jamaica Gleaner

Fresh acts happy for Skeleton Fresh Live Tour

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THE FIRST week of the Skeleton Fresh Tour Live took place in Montego Bay two weeks ago, with the aim to revive the live music scene across the island, to promote Jamaica as a premiere tourist destinatio­n through music.

The series, which is set to visit 10 parishes across the island over the next 10 weeks, has already been generating excitement among music lovers.

Organisers Shelly-Ann Curran of John John Music Group and Billboard-charting recording artiste Stylez told

The Gleaner that the series has been well-received so far. Curran revealed that the public is very excited about the shows as they will be given the opportunit­y to be exposed to some fresh talent. Up-andcoming artistes who are slated to perform on the series are just as excited. Pointing out that they need more platforms to showcase their talent, the fresh acts on the show say they are grateful for the opportunit­y the tour has created for them. Delando Colley dubbed the tour “a dream” and said that as a young artiste, it will be a pleasure travelling from parish to parish bringing people good music. Fellow artistes Tamo J and Kim Nain agreed.

‘GREAT INITIATIVE’

“The Skeleton Fresh Tour is a great initiative. As Jamaicans, we tend to overlook our own territory, so I’m honoured to be able to share and perform my music across Jamaica with a live band,” said Tamo J. “The Skeleton Fresh Tour is one of the best ideas to become reality this year in the Jamaican music industry,” said Kim Nain. “Many local acts would thrive with an opportunit­y like this to further expand their fan base on the local market while also developing their performanc­e skills, and can further prepare us for major festivals and (help improve) our craft in general.”

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Shereita Grizzle/Gleaner Writer TAMO J KIM NAIN

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