Courted and convinced to perform by Trinidad All Star’s pannist, Dane Gulston, after sharing the stage at an event in New York last year, Carol Addison, the Tunapuna-raised singer returned home for her first performance since her husband passed away some years ago, to a packed Central Bank Auditorium in Port Of Spain Trinidad.

“It’s so good to be home ” Carol said fresh off the plane at Piarco Airport on November 2. “My flight was a breeze and now I’m here and I’m so excited and looking forward to this show.”

Gulston made a grand effort in putting the concert together as a showcase for his new band dubbed Sweetbread, in addition to presenting his talented sons, Daniel and Denilson, and sharing the stage with saxophonist, Tony Paul; Sweetbread lead vocalist, Adrian Philbert; parang queen, Alicia Jaggassar and the amazing violinist duo known as Xavier Strings. The audience was taken on a journey back in time with renditions of classic songs enhanced with unique vocal styling, expert musicianship and the sweet soothing sounds of our national instrument.

Besides her stellar performance, Addison addressed the crime situation in Trinidad; her advice elicited consenting nods, applause, and a standing ovation at the end of the show.

“Spend more time with the young people. Listen to them and share your knowledge, experience, and wisdom with them.”
That was the advice 70s singer, Carol Addison gave to the mature audience assembled at the Central Bank Auditorium
“We need to sacrifice a little more time and energy and spend it with our children and grandchildren and the young people in general,” she advised. “They are looking for things to do, looking for places to fit in and belong, and looking for love and attention in all the wrong places. Yes, there is crime everywhere – and I live in NY so the numbers in Trinidad aren’t really that bad compared to anywhere else – but I think it’s the feeling that we’ve lost them and the feeling of disconnect from the next generation that has us really concerned about the state of things here in T&T.”

Event Organizer, Staci-Ann Patrick shared some comments received after the show had ended:
“Good morning, I am Marissa Roberts, I called you about parking yesterday! The show was Excellent! Excellent! Excellent! You are undeniably the best! It was well executed… excitement from beginning to end! I have never experienced a concert like that. Pls keep your band and the local cast!”
“Great morning to you and yours Dane. That show was AWESOME . You are a SUPERSTAR!”
“Good morning, Staci-Ann. Mishka with Xavier Strings. Congratulations to you for such a successful show. It was due in no small part to your hard work. Thank you for allowing Xavier Strings to be a part of it. It was a truly memorable evening.”

The concert was filmed by Overtime Media in collaboration with D’Angelos Rentals and Philip Augustine Communications and is available to be streamed via VOD online until Friday, December 23rd at https://live.allaccess.events

 

Photos by Overtime Media

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