Bequia Mount Gay Music Fest 2023

The Shady Ladies rocked the Bequia Music Festival this year with a wonderfully curated set of groovy tunes. The core band was strong: leader/drummer Nicola Cornwell, Emma Boucher laying it DOWN on bass (I swear Nicola and Emma are telepathic they are so tight together), keyboardist Mike Wilkie, Julian Thomas on guitars/vocals, and me on guitar/noodly bits.

The whole affair was elevated by the presence of two young singers Naja Corbett and Aliyah Olivierre. Goosebumps every phrase. Wow. Rounding out the show was a bonus track with local favorite Graham Ward singing Dave Mason's classic Feelin' Alright. I feel blessed to be part of this musical family, and thrilled by the prospect of more to come.--