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The 10th anniversary celebration will climax with a sizzling concert on Main Stage, a musical feast; serving generous portions of soca, reggae, old school, gospel and R&B hits, guaranteed to satisfy all musical cravings.

Sanchez Sanchez - one of the all time favorite singer/performer who transforms his audience into a mass choir at his live performances. He epitomizes elegance and style and is always splendidly attired, giving fans the ultimate in appearance and presentation. His selection of songs range from soulful R&B to hardcore Dancehall, Reggae, balanced with religiously calming cuts that enhance the spiritual vibes of his act. Check out his music at www.sanchezmusic.com
BYRON LEE'S DRAGONAIRES BAND Byron Lee's Dragonaires – Bring your rags, flags and anything to wave. Once Byron Lee's Dragonaires hit the stage it is going to be one big Caribbean party. Undeniably the world's most popular Caribbean Band, Byron Lee's Dragonaires will deliver the hits of the Caribbean and blaze the stage with soca, reggae and dancehall music.
Ken Boothe Ken Boothe - When this musical sensation takes center stage, he delivers an unforgettable combination of rocksteady hits and reggae classics. Ken's musical gift radiates with love, raw talent, and high voltage energy, earning him the moniker "Mr. Rocksteady". With several number one hits on the international charts, Ken Boothe will ignite the main stage with his rendition of these crowd favorites.
Pluto Pluto – A talented singer/songwriter, Pluto's hit song "Ram Goat Liver" and the follow-up hit "Dat" are just a few of the classics he will belt out on stage. Pluto performed at the very first Jerk Festival at C. B. Smith park and makes an appearance to celebrate our 10th staging.
Pluto Pablo and Mike –Throughout the day, the sounds of Hardcore Movement will provide music to keep the vibes right.  Between performances on main stage, Hardcore Movement will up the tempo with the latest hits by selector Pablo P and the Crew.

Spam Allstars - The Spam Allstars are generating a buzz in the music business for their rhythmic mixtures of electronica, Latin, funk, hip-hop and dub. And the band members are just as diverse as the music they groove to.
In 2002, Spam Allstars began a weekly residency at Hoy Como Ayer in Little Havana, which continues today. In 2003 they started monthly residencies in New York City, Gainesville, Tampa, Atlanta, and New Orleans, and playing nationally wherever people would host them.  Today they perform 200+ shows, and average 56,000 miles each year.   They still do the weekly in Little Havana, and have monthlies in Miami and Miami Beach. 
Gospel Segment - A spiritual gospel segment will make the stage at the festival for the first time when we feature the music of Clive Tennors, Norris Weir and God Bless.
Clive Tennors Norris WeirGod Bless