GERARD MAUNICK

Mauritian born Gerard Maunick will take you on a journey of diverse music cultures. He blends funk, soul, blues and reggae into a smooth distinct style. Gerard Maunick is a great guitar player because he managed to create a different sound in almost every song, his guitar has many moods. There's an accent on Gerard's voice that sometimes goes straight through you like a force of nature, a god-given gift as some may say, the ability to strike a chord that gives you goosebumps. Gerard Maunick is a songwriter, a master of melody, a guitarist extreme with rhythm.

SAT 11.30-12.30am, BLUE OWLS NEST
SUN 7-8pm, BLUE OWLS NEST

GERARD MAUNICK AND TINA SIMONE

A magical blend of vocals, guitar and island grooves. Creole girl Tina Simone and songwriter Gerard Maunick deliver a harmonic adventure to their songs as BLUES FUSES SOUL< RocK MEETS KREOL.

Born on neighbouring islands of the Indian Ocean {Seychelles & Mauritius} this couple brings with them a warm respect for their island music culture that leaves your mind and body swaying. With the deep Creole tones and percussion 'feels' from vivacious Tina Simone, energized by guitar riffs and the melodic sounds of Gerard Maunick, makes this 'duo' a performance not to be missed.

FRID 7pm-8pm, FESTIVAL CLUB
SAT 11.30am-12.30pm, FESTIVAL CLUB

Notes from "Blues at Bridgetown 2002" Souvenir Program