THE up-tempo and energetic performance of popular Trinidadian group, Kes the Band got patrons of Mas Camps Bacchanal Fridays in an ultimate soca frenzy last week.

The packed venue of socaphiles kicked the night off with a highspirited musical warm up delivered by T & T’s DJ Dawg-E Slaughter of Excalibur, backed by DJ Smoke of Renaissance, and Sparkles Production.

“I love it, I just love it, I just love Bacchanal,” said Mitsy Green as she followed Dawg -E Slaughter’s direction to dance.

Already intoxicated by soca, the night only got better as Kes the Band’s lead singer Kees Dieffenthaller’s voice blared through the speakers in the venue, and in an instant the dreadlocked crooner appeared onstage much to the delight of all in attendance.

Wasting no time, the band got right to business starting off with 2010’s Heaven, moving straight into hits such as Don’t Stop , Right Dey, This Feeling, Till Morning and My Land, to name a few.

Vibing with the crowd, at one point Kees hopped offstage and mingled with patrons while performing.

The band also chose to incorporate popular Jamaican chart scorchers such as Starlight by Mavado, and other hits into their set.

Kes the Band’s show climaxed with 2010 soca success Palance (an expression of vibes and enjoyment while dancing on one foot side to side), at which point the Mas Camp patrons joined in, moving left to right in the venue, clearly enjoying the merriment.

After the set was finished revellers craved more and could be heard screaming, “Kes, Kes, Kes!” repeatedly, summoning two encores. Obliging the fans, the band came back on two occasions in an effort to indulge supporter’s soca fix.

“I always love to come to Jamaica and rock the stage. The Jamaican vibe and energy is so original and cannot be duplicated,” explained Kees after the conclusion of the show.

Visually satisfied with the performance , Bryan Williams said, “Kes was great, there are six weeks left of Bacchanal Fridays and if they are anything like tonight I am going to make sure I am at every one.”