Jamaican Independence Day in D.C.

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AFTER WRITING MY article on Errol Lee and Bare Essentials, I went and checked my photo archives to see if I had any shots of the band from the previous Jamaican Independence Day celebrations in D.C.

Turns out I have a few, but the more interesting photos turned out to be the crowd pix I took in 2005 while Bare Essentials played: The audience is filled with pure dancing joy, confirming what I said in the article about the band being massive crowd pleasers and booty shakers. (It's so good to be right once in a while, especially after all the blows to the head I took as a professional wrestler in the 1950s. Doooiiiii.)

I also found a couple of shots from 2007 when Bare Essentials backed singer Bob Andy — officially my then 2-month-old-baby boy's first concert. Awww, memories.

More photos below:

2005 Jamaican Independence Day in D.C.

Dancing is a family affair.

Just the Bare Essentials.

Le jaune des ballons! (I just remembered that I was in France during the 2006 Ja Indy Day celebrations.)

2007 Jamaican Independence Day in D.C.

Organization of American States' courtyard packed with peeps.

Errol Lee and Bob Andy droppin' legs.

Vintage crooner Bob Andy makes the crowd swoon with his velvety voice.

» Express interview with Bob Andy
» Express interview with former Jamaican ambassador Gordon Shirley