الاثنين، 28 مارس 2011

Highlights of DOHA GOANS SPORTS CLUB / MAY QUEEN BALL-2011 / RAMADA HOTEL / 5TH MAY 2011


DOHA GOANS SPORTS CLUB / MAY QUEEN BALL-2011 / RAMADA HOTEL / 5TH MAY 2011


·         BEAUTY PAGEANT and Selection of DOHA GOANS SPORTS CLUB -MAY QUEEN-2011
·         FREE ENTRANCE for all contestants
·         CONTESTANTS win fabulous prizes – air line tickets/gold/hotel stay-hotel dine vouchers/perfumes etc.
·         Added attraction of the evening JIVE  & Salsa DANCE COMPETITION open to all
·         LUCKY ENTRANCE – win a return Air Ticket DOHA/GOA/DOHA – courtesy Air Arabia
·         LUCKY DIP – win a return Air Ticket to home country – courtesy Air Arabia
·         GALORE of surprises and prizes awaits to all attending the show.
·         FREE ENTRANCE to all children receiving FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
·         CELEBRATION AND GIFTS for all children receiving FIRST HOLY COMMUNION and attending the event
·         AIM - profit from the event to be shared with a school for The Blind in Goa
·         MYSTERIOUS PERSONALITY as Chief Guest
·         LIVE BAND – India’s top dance band – THE BLACKSLADES and SHARP
·         DJ/SOUND/LIGHTS - Mario
·         OFFICIAL CARRIER – Air Arabia
·         Venue-Ramada Plaza Hotel (Diwana hall)
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Bollywood stars to attend Doha Goans Sports Club May Queen Ball on May 5 at Ramada Plaza


Bollywood stars to attend Doha Goans Sports Club May Queen Ball on May 5 at Ramada Plaza

Good response from business houses in Qatar
Top band from India Black Slades and Sharp to perform at the show
Bollywood personality to crown the May Queen
Gold, various electronic items, watches, Air tickets, hotel vouchers await beauty pageants participants

Doha: A galaxy of stars from Bollywood film industry will be in Doha for the May Queen Ball Dine & Dance 2011 organised by Doha Goans Sports Club (DGSC), on the 5th of May at the Ramada Plaza.

 The only Goan expatriate club in Doha is working hard to put together a top-notch program of entertainment.
The concept of May Queen Ball was started by Doha Goans Sports Club in 1991 i.e 1st May Queen Ball during Basil Coutinho as President and it continued till 2003 when the club was dissolved.
Last year the club was revived as DGSC has been instrumental in holding a number of events within a short span of time entire Goan Community got animated with different activities starting with Konkani Drama Songleank Nomaskar on 24/09/2010, Inter-vilalge football toruanemtn, Goa Day in November 2010, St. Francis Xavier Feast with free dinner followed by cultural programme on 3rd Dec. 2010 Church premises, Dine & Dance Annual Day in December 2010 and now is getting ready to host the mega event in May - 2011 May Queen Ball.

 The main attraction of the evening will be the crowning of the May Queen at the hands of a famous Bollywood personality, the names which will be made public in due course of time, said the organisers.

To keep the crow rocking, India’s famous band the Black Slade from Delhi and Sharp bands will be in action to entertain the crowd.
 The organizers said there are many surprises prizes awaiting the public which will be given away for different contests and fun games, both for children and adults.  

The top draw of the night will be the May Queen pageant show. The participants for the May Queen Pageant need to call Youth team leader of DGSC Inacio Dias on 33989084, to confirm their participation in the show. Participants can win prizes in gold, various electronic items, watches, Air tickets, hotel vouchers and other gifts said DGSC
 The aim of the May Queen Dine and Dance is to raise funds for the school for blind children in India, added the organizers.
“DOHA GOAN SPORTS CLUB is a non-profitable association initiated by a group of Social/Cultural/Sports lovers.  Its main aim is to reach out to the most unfortunate and under-privileged and establish bonds of love and understanding. Keeping this in mind DGSC have decided to raise some funds for the school for blind children in India through the show,” said DGSC President Ambrosio Dias.

  
Meanwhile, many famous business houses in Doha are supporting this mega event which will be attended by the people of different nationalities. 
For additional details please call Cultural Director Mauricio Pereira: 55817812,
Ambrosio Dias: 55834390 (President)
Lubino Soares: 55501756 (Vice President) 
Paul Fernandes: 55464820 (Cultural Secretary)

About the MAY QUEEN BALL and the bands which will take part in the show- blackslades and sharp

Profile of the band Blackslades which will perform in Doha on May 5
The May queen Ball will be held on the 5th of May 2011 at Ramada Plaza.
Once, the most influential and reputed club of those past golden days, DOHA GOANS SPORTS CLUB, will commemorate the most memorable and awaited event of the year “ THE MAY QUEEN BALL”, by inviting “ BLACK SLADES”, a very popular musicians of modern India and Sharp.
The Blackslades happen to be the young generation’s as well as old generation’s choice.
The drummer Mr. Succoro is the most talented drummer of our modern times in India. We have the lead guitarist/vocalist Mr. Menino who is equally good at his task. Keyboard player Mr. Benny has a unique talent on the keyboard. He will surely keep your feet moving on the dance floor with refined, intense, enjoyable, modern music.
The young talented vocalist Mr. Roland is also very powerful, efficient and impressive at his task. The Guitarist/vocalist Mr. Menino and the bass guitarist Mr. Anthony, in their task as musicians have left behind lasting memories to cherish by many.
With their talents and dedication towards their profession, they have won the credit, the respect, from many music lovers and won their hearts ultimately. Their dedication and their performances have made them popular today all over India and they are loved by many.
Black Slades, have been performing and entreating people that visit the magnificent “CROWN PLAZA SURYA HOTEL” in Delhi.
Every summer they go down to their home land Goa; and perform with full enthusiasm, thus helping Goa to keep alive their beautiful and gorgeous traditions.
Their 20 years of experience in the field of music has built in them the confidence; and a thorough domination on the likes and dislikes of the masses, of that particular event.
They possess a wide range of experience of the crowd they have to deal with. In the past they have performed in several states of India. Like Chandigarh, Delhi, Rookie, Jaipur; and many rock concerts at the colleges.
Definitely they have the gift and the talent to repatriate tasks in the music world.
Blake Slades have a reputation for having with them the famous singer Anamika. They have also kept a lasting impression on many minds for playing with the prestigious group, Apace Indian and Kailash Kher. This particular move has made them more famous and demanding.
Every one who had the good fortune to dance on their music, has volumes to tell, of how good they were.
Black Slades have left behind lasting memoirs.
If you want to be a part of this good and memorable experience! Then without fail attend this “MAY BALL”. Which will be held On the 5th of May (Diwan Hall) May 2011.



BlackSlades will rock Qatar on May 5 for the May Queen Ball organized by Doha Goans Sports Club at Ramada Plaza.


Blackslades and Sharp to perform at Doha Goans Sports Club May Queen Ball On May 5 at Ramada Plaza 
  • The concept of May Queen Ball was started by Doha Goans Sports Club in 1991 i.e 1st May Queen Ball during Basil Coutinho as President and it continued  till 2003  when the club was  dissolved.



Doha Qatar, March 28 2011: What do you get if you get India's best drummer, the most talented guitarist, a bass guitarist like none in the country, an equally impressive guy on the keyboards and a vocalist who is as young at heart as he is talented at the task makes for a lethal combination, doesn't it?

That's how you would describe the BlackSlades once you've seen them perform. By any standards one of the best Goan bands around. This group of guys are based in Delhi but are very much Goans at heart.

BlackSlades will rock Qatar on May 5 for the May Queen Ball organized by Doha Goans Sports Club at Ramada Plaza. 
The concept of May Queen Ball was started by Doha Goans Sports Club in 1991 i.e 1st May Queen Ball during Basil Coutinho as President and it continued  till 2003  when the club was  dissolved.

After the revival of DGSC last year, within a short span of time entire Goan Community got animated with different activities starting with Konkani Drama Songleank Nomaskar on 24/09/2010, an inter-village football tournament, Goa Day in November 2010, St. Francis Xavier Feast with free dinner followed by cultural programme on 3rd Dec. 2010 Church premises, Dine & Dance Annual Day in December 2010 and now is the continuation of mega event in May 2011 May Queen Ball.

BlackSlades original band composed of - Alex ( Keyboard/Sound ), Francis ( Bass ), Clifford ( Rhythm guitar ), Succoro ( Drums ), Menino ( Guitarist/Vocals ), this was the way they started off in 1985. The year 1989-90 saw Benny make his entry into the group to replace Alex on the Keyboards, the same year Julius reinforced the band with his vocals.
   
 BlackSlades have been performed and entertained music lovers for the past 14 years at the magnificent  "Crown Plaza Surya Hotel" in Delhi. They go down to their home town Goa every summer to remind everyone that they have not forgotten their roots. They have also done several musical shows overseas with Muscat being their most visited place apart from Kuwait. They also perform regularly in Indian cities like Chandigarh, Delhi, Roorkhie, Jaipur, etc, catering to different types of people and listening tastes -- from rock concerts at colleges to hi-brow jazz and pop dos. Their repertoire is wide, flexible and they provide what the people want. It sets the band apart from the others.

These guys are meant for bigger things, which sooner or later will pass their way.

Black Slades started up in the initial years with the famous singer Anamika. They have also worked with Apache Indian and Kailash Kher.
Benny ( Keyboards ) lives in Margao and initially played as part of a Hard Rock setup. If not into music, he would probably have been into marketing cause he has a way with words and knows how to get his point across.
Ronald ( Vocalist ) is like a firecracker exploding endlessly. He comes from the coastal village of Benaulim and is the most charismatic of the lot. Ronald is also the youngest in the group and started singing professionally at the age of 19. One look at Ronald and you may take him for a walking, talking billboard for a style magazine, with accessories and a haircut as vibrant as his personality.
Menino ( Guitarist/Vocals ) is a very humble person and easy to get along. Six strings on a piece of wood with Menino's fingers is a sure way to make magic that maybe cannot be seen but definitely can be heard. Menino is originally from Colva and is a very good cook as well.  
Succoro ( Drummer ) - This guy's looks are deceiving - he may look like a scientist about to discover something big, but give him a drum set and you will feel the bass kick in a pulsating rhythm that is sure to leave you asking for more. Succoro is the quietest member of the band but when he speaks everybody better listen. He is originally from Colva. 
Anthony ( Bass Guitarist ) comes from the beautiful village of Velsao. Anton as he is called by those close to him, is a very down-to-earth person, the kind who would only take as much as needed. He is an amazing player of the Bass guitar. Anthony is also into martial arts (taekwondo). His aim is to release an album in Konkani.

NB: Article appeared on Gasper Crasto’s website and was written by the author Gasper Crasto