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Photos by Neil Berment
Atlanta Carnival Welcome Party 2008
Date: Thursday 22nd May 2008
Location: Club 426. Stone Mountain, GA
Promotions: Shoville, Krushmore Entertainment
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Atlanta Carnival '08 kicked off with a bang on Thursday May 22nd, and TJJ, like Peter Parker, was on the scene to cover the entire event. With steady backing from their supporters, True and the Krushmore Ent. Crew together with Shoville, went the distance to bring 2008 Carnival Road March Queen Faye-Ann Lyons to Club 426 for the ATL Carnival Welcome Party.

Prior to Faye-Ann’s arrival, there were rumors that she didn't make the flight. However both DJ Hotness and Optimistique kept the packed Soca frenzy crowd busy with both old and new Soca tunes, so much so, that even if she didn't actually show, the people were already in ah state of throwing waist and wouldn't dare to stop.

Nonetheless, Faye-Ann did make it and took to the stage around 4:30am to a massive flag waving crowd at 426, who showed her much love. Faye-Ann rocked the house with a stellar performance in only her second trip to the Atlanta Club. This time around, her performance was very energetic, showing us that she can hold her own in a concert setting. Lyons really treated the ATL crowd to a fantastic performance, including hosting a ‘dance off’ for a pair of tickets. You had to be there to see it. But guess what? TJJ had front row seats .... and a camera!! smile

As her performance went on, Faye-Ann happily introduced her husband and reigning 2008 International Soca Monarch Bunji Garlin, who totally surprised the crowd with his presence. As usual, Bunji delivered an exhilarating performance. Garlin left the stage to a roaring crowd, as Faye-Ann was welcomed back by the very same. After delighting the Soca lovers some more, Faye-Ann finally left the stage around 5:45am. This was a great start for the Memorial Day Carnival weekend in Atlanta, and we only jus warming up! As Faye-Ann say, "Who Standing"?

Joy Juice

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