Stout lovers across the Caribbean raised their glasses (or bottles) as the case may be to toast 253 years of Guinness greatness during the annual Arthur Guinness Day celebrations on Thursday, September 27, but Bahamians in true form will close the celebrations with a bang with a concert featuring Mr. Vegas and Grammy-award winning, platinum recording artist and dancehall diva Lady Saw. The concert, hosted by Burns House, takes place on Saturday, September 29 at Club Luna.
Mr. Vegas will bring his usual energy and enthusiasm to his performance. He is known for hits such as "Yu Sure", "Jack It Up", "Latest News", "Heads High", "Hot Gal Today", "Damn Right" featuring Shaggy and Big Yard, "Hot Wuk", "Taxi Fare" and "Tek Weh Yuhself", and "On The Floor" with Trinidadian artist Destra. And of course, everyone knows Lady Saw can go toe-to-toe with the best of them because she brings a certain rawness to the stage.
And she has a variety of hits from which to choose when she hits the stage -- "If Him Lef", "Good Man", "Stab Up De Meat", "Hardcore", "Welding Torch", "Condom", and "Smile", recorded with Vitamin C. Anne Marie Romer, the consumer and market intelligence manager at Burns House, said the Bahamian public should expect a conclusion to Arthur Guinness Day like no other.
It all started with just one man, and the history of Guinness is a stirring tale of inspiration, dedication, ingenuity and effort, and while the day is celebrated around the world, Nassau is sending out the celebrations with one of the best concerts out there. Arthur Guinness Day globally marks another year to toast the Guinness legacy, representing a brand and its drinkers that are made of more, made to do more and made for more greatness. It is held in reverence of the man who created the sacred world-class beverage.
The legacy that started with one great man continues to live on through a great team and millions of loyal drinkers. Before the invention of the light bulb or the telephone, men and women were enjoying Guinness. The legacy began in a little town in Ireland in the 1700s. The visionary behind the legacy, Arthur Guinness, started a brewery in 1755 with his entire £100 inheritance. Four years later, he moved to the city to start his own business, resulting in what is today one of the biggest beer brands in the world. Concert gates open at 9 p.m. Advanced tickets are $20 general and $50 VIP, and can be purchased at Air Brush Junkies, Alpha Sounds and all Burns House and Butler and Sands stores.
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