Making Memories at Moonsplash
Apr08

Making Memories at Moonsplash

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It would be difficult for a music festival to best the setting that Bankie Banx’s Moonsplash in Anguilla offers. I’ve been to many music festivals from one day affairs to three day marathons with backdrops ranging from corn fields to the Chicago skyline but none of them could offer the setting and atmosphere that Moonsplash still continues to avail to its customers 25 years on. Taking place at one of the world’s best beach bars on one...

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Heading off to Anguilla and Moonsplash!
Mar25

Heading off to Anguilla and Moonsplash!

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After a seemingly interminable wait, I’ll finally be flying down to Anguilla tomorrow to attend the 25th anniversary show of Moonsplash, Bankie Banx’s annual ode to reggae and related music at his world-renown beach bar, the Dune Preserve.   I’ll be posting as often as possible while on the island – as much as Anguilla is tranquility wrapped in blue, it’s also connectivity wrapped in wireless as almost every dining establishment on...

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Anguilla’s Moonsplash – A Musical Primer
Mar23

Anguilla’s Moonsplash – A Musical Primer

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Anguilla might be tranquility wrapped in blue but With Bankie Banx’s Moonsplash music festival kicking off this Friday for its 25th anniversary show, the island will become wrapped in reggae for the weekend as the musical strains emanating from the Dune Preserve envelop the island. To learn more about the artists performing this weekend, I went searching on YouTube and was able to become more familiar with their music. While...

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An Anguilla To Do List When You’re Not Jamming At Moonsplash
Mar16

An Anguilla To Do List When You’re Not Jamming At Moonsplash

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Anguilla’s Moonsplash music festival doesn’t begin until late in the night so what is a person to do during the day once they finally rouse themselves from their hard earned slumber after a night of partying? Don’t fret, I’ve got you covered with an itinerary that will satisfy foodies and beach bar bums alike. Disclaimer #1: Anguilla has a multitude of activities you can enjoy while you’re not attending...

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Moonsplash 2015 Lineup and Other Details Released
Mar09

Moonsplash 2015 Lineup and Other Details Released

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Moonsplash 2015, taking place March 27-29 at its home for the last 20 years, Bankie Banx’s Dune Preserve beach bar in Anguilla, just released a poster listing the musical headliners for each day of the festival. The 25th anniversary show will feature Third World, Freddy McGregor and Jah Cure among others during a weekend full of reggae beats on the beach. The festivities kick off Friday with International Night, featuring Jah Cure,...

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