EUGENE BASSETT

Eugene “YodaByte” Bassett is a proud descendant of Bermuda’s Sally Bassett – but has yet to meet her tragic fate of being burned at the stake. However, like his famous ancestor, Eugene has been enslaved by the StreamTeam who have commanded him to install “lightning fast bandwidth” at a pace that is back-breaking. Learning at a young age to delegate, Bassett has outsourced to true back-breaking work to his sub-slaves.

Given that Bassett shows extraordinary initiative, talent and dedication (plus a bit of charm), we expect that he will soon gain

his freedom from oppression and roam the world overseeing installations of YodaBytes everywhere.

His first hit, “I Have a Stream”, topped the charts at #1 this week in Bermuda, closely followed by another hit from the same album, “My Mama Makes a Mean Hoppin’ John”. His new promoters, StreamTeam Inc out of the US, believe they have a new legend in the making with this Bermuda resident.

“YodaByte is a rare talent”, explains StreamTeam leader Alexis Denny. “He manages to both serve the stars and BE a star. We have high hopes for him”.

Unnamed sources, however, are not so sure. “I’m don’t really know what’s up with Eugene,” says one island visitor this week. “If he is such a star, why do I see him in the supermarket late at night being bossed around by two women?” Another local gripes, “What’s he got that’s so much better than us? Our dial-up modem is just as appealing as his bandwidth, and it makes a lovely sound when it connects”.

The aura of mystery surrounding Eugene extends to his personal life. His wife of many years, Terese, has not been seen since the Bermuda Music Festival began – though some say they have spotted her silhouette in a small brick building by the docks.

Tourists strolling the Dockyard at night say they can see the shadow of Terese, but always hidden behind glass and brick. Some have started to make pins and banners recalling the days of Nelson Mandela, saying “Free Terese”.

Her husband does not seem concerned, as he answers questions from the Mark Twain Suite at the Fairmont Hamilton Princess. “Terese is very much alive,” says Bassett. “It’s just when the Music Festival starts, I spend so much time with my fans, she needs to really hold down the fort.”

Bassett has shined at Bermuda Music Festival 2009 – from the Pink Carpet to the Keep. What does he have in store for 2010?

Stay tuned towww.bmf2010.com.