Bandra Fair's coming to town Bring out those fancy hats, keep your summer wear pressed and put on your dancing shoes coz Bandra Fair is coming to town!
Recreating the essence and magic of Mumbai's pilgrimage to the famed Mount Mary church in Bandra in the first week of September each year, Epitacio Fernandes is hosting the fifth edition of the Bandra Feast Ball in Dubai. A whole lot of fun and entertainment is on offer with great food and two bands who will make you burn the dance floor. Also lots of surprise gifts, exciting prizes, airline tickets, novelties, gift hampers are up for grabs. "We intend recreating the spirit and atmosphere of Bandra Fair over here in Dubai in its unique fashion. You can expect a night full of mirth coupled with foot tapping music. Previous editions have witnessed people from all walks of life and different countries coming together to make it a memorable event. We hope to make this edition bigger and better than anything that has been attempted, so far. We endeavour to make this an annual event," says Epitacio Fernandes, who is the driving force of this event. Proceeds from the event will go towards Divine Retreat Centre, Muringoor, Chalakudy, India who take care of Aids patients, orphans, the aged and the homeless. Jumbo-Nokia are the main sponsors of the event. Tickets: Dh75 Date & Time: September 7 (8.30pm onwards) Venue: Astoria Hotel Contact: Epitacio Fernandes (Mobile) 50-6593203 (04 3412677) BAND - REUNION :- The group has gained popularity over the years for blending the best of the yesteryear and contemporary music. Reunion fittingly forges a union of harmony and rhythm in the hands of a team of fabulous musicians . Band members include: * Fabian (original member of Allycats (Dubai), La Scala (Goa) lead guitar/vocals * Mario (ex-Renegade (Goa), ex-Allycats (Dubai) keyboard /vocals * Neil (Crisis (Bom) ex-Allycats (Dubai) guitar/vocals * Vency ( ex-Tidal wave (Goa) bass guitar/vocals * Tome (Ultimates (Goa) keyboards/vocals * Seby (ex Crimson Tide (Goa) drums/vocals BAND - BLACK LACE :- Band members include: * Marigrace Borromeo: (Vocals ) Born and raised in Phillipines. She has has performed in Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia and at the Kusakabe American Hotel in Japan before coming to Dubai. * Farran Fernandes: Born and raised in Dubai with a passion for Goan music keyboards and vocals. He has been undergoing training with the Trinity College of London and has successfully completed his Final Grade with distinction. * Bosco Almeida: ( ex-New edition ) Lead vocals with a multicultural approach. His music has taken him places and has conducted shows all over India. He plays the rhythm and lead guitar. * Gilroy Britto: (ex-Wizards, Big Beats and Men Machine); guitar, keyboard and vocals. _______________________________________________ Goanet mailing list Goanet@lists.goanet.org http://lists.goanet.org/listinfo.cgi/goanet-goanet.org