JON GAZI

&#34;The parallel of energy found in our diverse Carnival culture here in the Caribbean to that of a rock show overseas is astounding, and must be embodied,&#34; says Virgin Islands’ own Jon Gazi. He carries the torch for calypso driven rock music in the tropics, or &#34;Rockalypso&#34; as he’s coined it, well known for he and his bands’ lively performances during annual Carnival celebrations &amp; world renown Foxy&#39;s Old Year&#39;s Night in the BVI. The honor of performing alongside some of Gazi’s greatest lifetime inspirers including <a href="spotify:artist:3Isy6kedDrgPYoTS1dazA9" data-name="Sean Paul">Sean Paul</a> , <a href="spotify:artist:5kQGFREO5FzMBMsAO3cEtj" data-name="Flogging Molly">Flogging Molly</a> , <a href="spotify:artist:6xTk3EK5T9UzudENVvu9YB" data-name="Rancid">Rancid</a> , <a href="spotify:artist:3VV18HyGcfLTqNjSjbROA1" data-name="Morgan Heritage">Morgan Heritage</a> , <a href="spotify:artist:4S2yOnmsWW97dT87yVoaSZ" data-name="NOFX">NOFX</a> &amp; <a href="spotify:artist:5EvFsr3kj42KNv97ZEnqij" data-name="Shaggy">Shaggy</a> , among others, has been attained by consistency of devotion to his unique sound &amp; musical stylings. A steadfast following fortified across the Caribbean has grown familiar abroad by tours across Europe, USA, Japan, Ecuador, Hawaii &amp; Central America. Adamant activity held by the exuberant frontman holds a seemingly &#34;never off tour&#34; approach while on top of his solo career maintaining a full time roll as bassist for ska punk legends, <a href="spotify:artist:0cmBbO2sr4w0rRGt3rKvs6" data-name="Mad Caddies">Mad Caddies</a>.

International distress and internal solutions fuel the fire Gazi derives out of his home base, St. Thomas, USVI. He pays tribute throughout all endeavor to dear friend, the late Tony Romano Jr. A fellow “Rockalypsonian” &amp; co-founder of their original group ‘West Lindy,’ Toro &amp; Gazi paved the way while commemorating Lindy Frazier: a man known by Virgin Islanders for his contagious smile and trademark cackle.&#34;

- SUZANNE BLANEY
SUGARMAG CREATIVE, STT, USVI