Live music in Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands

Looking on google for live bands in Cayman, I found a few links to bands that are no longer in existence now we are in 2016.Although ManGoJam was not listed, it is one of the most popular classic rock and adult contemporary bands around, and has had great reviews when playing for parties or corporate functions.  If you are planning a wedding it has a great dinner set, followed by plenty of dance numbers (check out the song list at http://mangojam.rocks)

A new ManGoJam rises from the ashes

www.ManGoJam.Rocks is the url to our new band website; although we also have a Facebook account (https://www.facebook.com/ManGoJamband/) we seem to have struggled to get website views or followers.  People seem to like our choice of adult contemporary and classic rock songs, as well as the harmonies, lead guitar and vocal skills.  Maybe we just need to learn better marketing strategies?

Anyway, just for the record, here are the confirmed gigs for February 2016:

Feb 13th: Private party, Tampa
Feb 19th: Wharf Grand Cayman, 9-12pm
Feb 26th: Private party, Grand Cayman

Check Facebook for details!

Drought continues

"The driest rainy season since records began", is how one Mango Jam fan describes the current lack of performances by the wacky trio. Although not a qualified meteorologist, the unnamed 'Jam fan goes on to question whether the band's poor employment record since August is due to the El Nino effect. Despite the introduction of drummer Mark McTaggart to the band (which must henceforth be called a "wacky quartet"), there has been more chance of a category 5 hurricane than a gig on the horizon.

Hundreds - maybe thousands - of dismayed fans have been eagerly awaiting news of the first public appearance of the new improved 'Jam. Many turn up at old haunts, such as Sunshine Suites and Courtyard, on Wednesday nights in the vain hope of catching sight of their idols. Some others, uncertain whether the band is now using one of its 14 other names, are visiting a wider range of establishments. A Bodden Town fan drove to Welly's Cool Spot as he believed Golden Handshake was to give a benefit concert for the Mental Health Unit at the hospital. It turns out that the Mental Health Unit was giving one of its members a golden handshake at Welly's Cool Spot. Another aficionado travelled to the Mango Tree to see Gone Country, believing this to be another of the band's many names. He enjoyed the evening so much that he has transferred his allegiance to the gifted country music ensemble.

Watch this space for news of the maiden voyage of North Golden Mango Jam Sound Touch.

Royal Command Performance possible?

Rumours abound that the wacky trio may soon be called upon to perform a unique private performance for her Majesty The Queen.

A spokesman at the Palace confirms that the Queen has never heard of Mango Jam, but when directed to the website she was observed to be physically moved (see photo, left).

"Times, dates, and what equipment to take are as yet unclear" states MJ supremo Bob Lankford. "We would probably have to ship the SRM450s, so I would expect we are talking 3 figures."

It is to be hoped that Murray will respond to medication before any trip takes place. Murray has been diagnosed with a mild form of Tourette's Syndrome. Instead of using obscenities, Murray calls out random words like "bum", "boobs" and occasionally "breasts". This has led to some confusion in some of the songs, and makes harmonies difficult at times. "I think I might have caught it from my friend Jeff when he was here on holiday. I think he was using my toothbrush," claims the distraught Murray. Scientists disagree as to whether the disconcerting affliction can be passed on in such a manner. It is more probably genetic, as borne out when Murray's sisters recently sneaked into a private function at the Ritz. Midway through "Brown Eyed Girl", Janna was heard to utter "buttocks".

Paparazzi hound Mango Jam

The music world was last night reeling at the news that Mango Jam's hottest property, Murray Spelay, and top shelf guitarist Bob "Lankford" Lankford, have admitted to a drinking problem.
The revelations were made public after paparazzi photographs of the pair (see picture, right) taken at the Marriott Courtyard resort, were published in the February edition of Turkey Fancier's Monthly.

Bassist and tee-totaller John Shillito admits he is surprised at the revelations. "I did wonder where Murray went off to every Saturday during our breaks at the Westin," he commented. "At least that is one mystery cleared up. Now I just need to find out how to play the bass"

Lankford, in an open letter to be published in the March edition of the fowlers' magazine, claims that the picture is misleading. "We were not actually drinking," he claims. "If you look closely you can see Murray swatting a mosquito on his forehead. There was a large number of Aedes aegypti in the area, and it is well-known that Heineken attracts this particular species. I am actually examining the contents of my glass to see how many I had caught."

Spelay, however, has admitted to drinking the whole glass - mosquitoes and all.

On a musical note, look out for the new 4-piece Mango Jam, with a real, live drummer, at dance functions from March onwards.....

Happy New Year from Mango Jam

Having just returned from a hectic 3 month spell in Rehab (a small village in North Africa, where Murray was learning to play the tambour), Mango Jam is back in action.

You will note from our "Upcoming gigs" page that The Westin and Marriott Courtyard continue to allow us to play, and we also have some private gigs at the Ritz Carlton. Our song list continues to grow, and we hope to incorporate Murray's tambour into the switched on "drum set" we have worked up.

Since our last newsletter many exciting things have happened to the band: Bob's song "Gone Long Gone" won the Pirate's week Song Contest (see the picture on the home page of mangojam.ky). The band was whisked to Breezes By The Bay so that Bob could be presented with this prestigious award. Later, over cocktails and those little sausage things that come on sticks, the band was presented with a complimentary CD of Caymanian Protest Songs. Although very short (only 1 track), it is envisaged that this genre is definitely a growth market.

Velvet Touch - combining a full horn section, Mango Jam and Body and Soul - is set to begin playing in the next month or two, and has many private parties lined up. Watch the Mango Jam site for further details!

On a personal note, John's skin complaint is slowly clearing up, and he should be able to use a swimming pool as soon as the water warms up above 85 degrees.

Finally, we will be inviting fans to contribute to the site by emailing not only pictures but also suggestions on how Murray can pay off his mortgage and retire within 2 years.

New Improved Mango Jam

Better than ever, the new improved Mango Jam tastes more like Mango Marmalade. We've added drums, and Murray has a new toupe which will get the joint rocking. Came and see us at the Marriott Courtyard or Westin on one of the October dates:

7 Marriott Courtyard
8 Westin
14 Marriott Courtyard
21 Marriott Courtyard
22 Westin
28 Marriott Courtyard

Come along and hear the NEW IMPROVED Mango Jam! Bring your dancing shoes....

BOB and MURRAY cut their first CD

Gone Long Gone and Brand New Day are hot favourites to be part of the song contest at Pirates Week Song Fest (Friday October 28th). Come along and give lukewarm support for these two outstanding songwriters. As part of the registration process, we had to create a CD of the songs - not yet widely available, it may soon be in major retail outlets throughout Upper Tonga, if we can convince Walmart's African Operations Chief that there is a market for country music and protest songs in that region.