PHILIPSBURG – District Band's CD for Carnival 2010 entitled "Hold Yuh Balance" will be on sale as of today at Van Dorp Madame Estate, Yellow Tail Bar and Restaurant at the Simpsonbay Fish Market and Clo's Hot Spot (booth number 18) in the Festival Village.Leading up to Carnival 2010, District Band has been exposing their fans to the title track at private and public events. This song was well received when District played at the ASA after school activities and at the Heineken Regatta earlier in the year to name a few. The CD comprises of 9 tracks, one of which is "Unity" a song encouraging the youth of the island the jam in unity for this carnival and to stop the violence.
"We have been working really hard. After making our debut for Carnival 2009, we continued playing at events on and off the island throughout the year," Band leader Calvin Mardembrough Jr. said. "We are not just a Carnival Band, we play all year round and each time we play we do our best to improve the musical experience for our fans and at the same time hone our craft," the band leader stated.
On Thursday, District Band distributed flyers to young people at various schools with the lyrics of the song 'Unity' as they are serious about changing the image of the youth of the island. "We strongly believe that you cannot give up on the youth of this island, give us a chance to make a change and encourage us when we do well," the band said.
The CD cost $15 dollars or Fls. 25 and the entire community is asked to support District Band as they prepare to do it again for Carnival 2010. District Band would also like to remind their fans that they will be playing at the Festival Village tonight with headliner Krosfyah, so come out and show your support.
District Band was formed in November 2008 and took St. Maarten's 40th anniversary Carnival by storm. Branded as St. Maarten's next generation jam band, the band comprises of a group of young people whose mission is to showcase the talent of St. Maarten's youth and motivate their peers to persevere despite the challenges that they might face. Persons interested in contacting the band may do so at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 5208014.