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From:TheBahamasWeekly.com Entertainment
NEW YORK, NY - The husband and wife team which make up "2 the Limit" will be performing at the upcoming Bahamian American Association's "Bahamians in New York" mixer on September 12th at the Astoria Manor in Queens hosted by Bahamian international singer, songwriter, producer and artist, Anwar Rolle. Anthony Curtis an amazing guitarist, and his wife Linda, a seasoned singer together provide a music chemistry that works in "2 the Limit." The band will receive a $1500 grant by VIP Enteprises Ltd , owned by Bahamian recording artist, Anwar Rolle, CEO of VIP Enterprises and Island Boy Entertainment, and the dynamic duo's music will be enjoyed by those in attendance at the gala event. Linda Curtis has performed throughout The Bahamas and around the world for over a decade and has toured China and Japan. Anthony Curtis has toured with Raphael Munnings, lead singer from the group, ‘The Beginning and End”, of the hit song 'Funky Nassau'. Anthony has also co-written songs for past Baha-Men albums. This captivating duo, along with their full band can now be seen performing throughout the tri-state area, including New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. There is truly no limit to the musical talents of Anthony and Linda Curtis.
Through VIP's support and sponsorship, the group has seen a 60%
increase in business. VIP Enterprises Co., Ltd is all about empowering musicians so they
can empower themselves.
The BAAI annual mixer is all about networking, and will help Bahamian business
persons network with other Bahamians through this same example of support.
2 the Limit will also have their CDs and business cards available at the event.
(VIDEO 1 of 2) Bahamian Entertainer, Anwar Rolle to co-host “Bahamians in New York” Mixer at Astoria Manor in September (VIDEO 2 of 2) Bahamian Entertainer, Anwar Rolle to co-host “Bahamians in New York” Mixer 
Calling all Bahamians! The BAAI Brings New York-based Bahamians Together for a Night of Fun, Fellowship and Charitable Giving
New York, NY —
The Bahamian American Association, a
nonprofit
, 97-year-old
icon of Harlem devoted to Bahamian fellowship in America and the
betterment of Bahamian American society, is inviting all New
York-area-based Bahamians and friends of Bahamians to a “meet and
greet” mixer for a night of fun, food, libations, entertainment and
fellowship. The event, organized and hosted by Anwar Rolle of Island
Boy 4 Ever Entertainment, and formerly the lead singer of the Baha Men
(known for their hit single “Who Let the Dogs Out”), will be held on
Saturday,
September 12, 2009, from 7 p.m. until closing, at the Astoria Manor in Queens, New York. The mixer will benefit the BAAI scholarship fund.
The evening will include a cocktail hour with a delictable assortment of hot and cold
hors d’oeuvres and a formal dinner. Dinner and dancing music will be
provided by DJ David, renowned for his appearances at the world famous
Atlantis resort and casino’s “Dragons” club in Nassau.
Several
prizes will be raffled off, including a two-night stay at Sheraton
Grand Bahama Lucaya Resort, a five-star resort on the island of Grand
Bahama, sponsored by the Grand Bahama Tourism Board (www.grandbahamavacations.com ), and a seven-night stay at the five-star Sandy Port Resort in Nassau, sponsored by www.SandyPort.com , as well as additional surprises througout the evening.
About the Bahamian American Association
The BAAI
is
an outgrowth of the Nassau Bahamas Association, Inc. BAAI was
incorporated on September 23, 2002 to acquire not-for-profit status
under 501C3, and to address the present realities of the Bahamian
American Community. BAAI’s mission is to unite Bahamians, Bahamian
Americans and all persons of good will for the purpose of promoting and
sharing their cultural heritage, education and social activities, which
furthers the interest of the community, directly and indirectly, in the
spirit of the American Way and to create programs of a social,
cultural, and educational nature designed to benefit the community,
particularly our youth and senior citizens. By working together, we
hope to demonstrate the positive values of The Bahamas and America in
our community and elsewhere.
About Anwar Rolle
International singer, songwriter, producer and artist, Anwar Rolle is the son of the late Tony Seymour Sr., the first Bahamian ever to achieve a gold record, by selling more than 1 million records, in the 1960s. Singing and performing since the tender age of eight, Anwar was part of the Grammy award winning group, The Baha Men, known for their hit song, “Who Let the Dogs Out”. While with the group, he toured Europe and Japan, and was the voice of the Royal Towers at Atlantis, where the Baha Men performed nightly. He has since gone on to form two companies: VIP Enterprises, Ltd., based in Nassau, Bahamas, and entertainment and recording company Island Boy 4 Ever Entertainment, Inc., based in New York. Through VIP, Anwar books entertainment for corporate groups coming to the Bahamas from all over the world. On the Island Boy label, he has released two singles featuring multi-platinum rappers, including Talib Kweli on a song titled Natural Woman, and Joe Budden on a song titled Stressin. On August 1, the Island Boy website will be relaunched with new downloads and videos, and will be raffling off a chance to win a weekend stay at the W Hotel in New York. In February, 2010, Anwar will be releasing a full length album titled Bahamian in New York, featuring a new innovative sound known as “Junka-Pop-Rock”.
Walk
the red carpet! A red carpet webcast will be recorded during the event.
All Bahamians attending are encouraged to record a message to their
friends and family back home. The webcast, which is sponsored by The
Bahamas Weekly and will be made available on www.thebahamasweekly.com MySpace, Facebook, and www.bahamianamericanassociation.org . In addition, both the Bahamian American Association and Anwar Rolle will be awarding scholarships throughout the evening.
“Bahamians
who are away from their homeland really value the ability to congregate
with their fellow Bahamians,” said Mr. William R. Dames, president of
the Bahamian American Association. “At the BAAI, we strive to foster
that togetherness on a regular basis and also to come together to do
good within the Bahamian American community. The scholarship fund is a
major focus of BAAI and we are pleased to be able to award two
scholarships at this event.”
To order tickets for the mixer, go to www.bahamianamericanassociation.org. Those unable to attend can also make a donation to BAAI online.
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