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Insomnia 2008
Date: Saturday 2nd February 2008
Location: MOBS2. Chaguaramas, Trinidad
Promotions: Island Style Entertainment & Island People
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We're coming down the home stretch of the 2008 Fetealotathon®, yes... it's Carnival Sunday!! D' Young Juice still on de move, left Trini Posse in the wee hours of the morning and strolled across to Mobs II, which was litterly a stone throw away from The Hanger. Thank goodness ... no traffic for us!! smile

As we arrived on de scene just around 5 AM, we noticed a thick crowd both on the inside and outside the venue. No real surprise, as this is standard draft for the annual Insomnia fete. Incase you forget, 'Insomnia' is a sleeping disorder characterized by persistent difficulty falling asleep ... the Trini interpretation - “Yuh jus cah sleep!!”

The backstage entrance was located on the left of the compound; as there were no ramps, the crowd kept pushing, but we managed to get through. The VIP section was located on the hillside or amphitheatre and the general admission in the center of all the action. Partygoers had access to bars located all around the venue, but backstage was free drinks! smile

Just before the break of dawn, Machel Montano HD hit the stage and dismantled the fete alongside HD band members Zan, Patrice Roberts and the sexy HD dancers. As this anticipated performance continued, we had to quickly get out of the crowd as the water trucks started spraying the massives with water - North, South, East and West!

And what's Insomnia without a surprise guest artist or two? On the scene were Jamaican Dancehall/Reggae artistes Jah Cure, Mr. Vegas and Macka Diamond, all blessing the stage, giving us a taste of their music. As HD's performance came to an end, it was literally morning with the crowd all hyped and wet - ready for more. Peter C. & The Orchestra then took the stage performing their hits such as 2008 “Over and Over” and 2001 “Tay Lay Lay”. They kept the crowd going with unstoppable energy.

With the TJJ Red and Blue teams holding tings down at Sunny Side Up and D' Original Vale Breakfast parties, we decided to head home for some shut eye, as rest was needed to endure Mania and J'ouvert. Special shout out to d'reds Sade!

Tired, but have Insomnia ... D’Young Juice
-- TJJ Carnival 2008 Frontline

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