– Jumo urges partygoers ahead of ‘Chutney meet Soca’ concert at Soesdyke

GUYANESE entertainer, Jumo ‘Rubber Waist’ Primo, will be holding the first-ever Chutney/Soca concert at Soesdyke, East Bank Demerara, on October 29, as he seeks to give fans in that area an opportunity to experience one of his parties without having to travel to Georgetown.

Currently holding the Soca Monarch title which he won earlier this year, Jumo’s 592 Bar and Grill is teaming up with Highway Café, owned by his friend Randy, to pull off the ‘Chutney Meet Soca’ show at Braffman Ground, Grant Sand Road.

“Braffman is the man that sells all the soup on the highway. Everyone knows him. The atmosphere is really nice. It’s a nice clean ground and it’s not congested. It can house vehicles in the ground,” Jumo related in an interview with Buzz earlier this week.

Another aim of the initiative is to give some form support to the community and so, some of the show’s proceeds will be donated to the village.

“There are people who support the event so we think it’s only fair to give back something to the community. It’s like we’re supporting each other,” he shared.

The event will feature performances by Primo, Vicadi Singh, Tony Cuttz, Carlvin Burnett, Vanita Willie and Kady Kish, with music by One Voice Family, One Link, and Silver Star Sound.

“A lot of focus and emphasis goes into town. Everything happens in the vicinity of Georgetown and a lot of times people from these areas don’t like travelling all the way to town, so, why not bring the entertainment to them?”

The intention is also to take the shows to different parts of the country where there are not many opportunities for entertainment.

“This is the first of its kind in this area because they never really had a chutney show here and most of the people have been calling for a chutney show. So, 592 Bar and Grill and Highway Café decided to come together to bring some entertainment to that side because nothing really happens there.”

He added, “Why not let them feel a part of what’s happening; all the excitement. That’s why we took the chance to do this event there. We want to start it during the day with bouncy castles for kids and in the night, we have the concert.”

As to the folks in Georgetown, he urged: “Take a trip up the highway. Come out of town for a little bit. Go and have a vibe somewhere else. Experience an event in those areas.”