Led by ever so appealing Adam Levine, Maroon 5 seduced an 8,000 strong crowd with their brand of soul infused rock. The band went a step further to incorporate elements of blues, old school rock, progressive and even metal, taking obvious cues from the Police and AC/DC. Not surprising, considering their list of dream collaborators include Frank Zappa, Justice and King Diamond.
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Amir Thompson aka ?uestlove of The Roots came out to Hacienda to party rock the crowd with Old School breaks and chart-topping Hip-Hop hits. Looking weary after his show at the Esplanade, alongside his band The Roots, ?uestlove started his set at 10.30pm and ended well over the stated time only leaving at 3am.

Chop-mixes, blends, exclusive remixes from pop, rock, soul r&b and hip-hop, you named it ?uestlove showcased it as well as covered it.

The crowd was amazing at Hacienda being both vocal in their support as well as getting down and dancing to the groove. Hacienda was packed until ?uestlove’s last tune for the night. A rare insight indeed because Hacienda is considered a chill-out place filled with expats as well as professionals who wine & dine to relax after a stressful work week.

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Paul Newman on being in love with his wife and against adultery: “Why go out for a hamburger when you have a full course steak at home?”

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