(Jason Andrew, Barry Thomson & Dawn
Selby)
Laurel Canyon
wasn't much to look at. A few modest bungalows and log cabins crammed between
an occasional faded mansion that had been left over from the days when it was a
secluded, semi-rural retreat for Hollywood's silent-movie stars. And yet from
the quiet of the densely wooded canyon came a music revolution that would
change popular culture.
Laurel Canyon is
one of rock's most mythic neighbourhoods. This is where Crosby, Stills, Nash and
Young first folded their voices into one beautiful harmony; where Zappa
welcomed artists including Hendrix and Mick Jagger to parties at his infamous
'Log Cabin' in 1968. Laurel Canyon was the inspiration for the Doors' Love Street, the Mamas and the Papas' 12:30 (Young Girls Are Coming to the Canyon), CSNY's Our House and an entire album by British blues legend John Mayall.
It's where music-business legends David Geffen, Jac Holtzman and Elliot Roberts
helped build the recording careers of the singer-songwriters who defined the
very essence of the 60s California sound.
Rhumbelow Theatre
will present Laurel Canyon subtitled The Reals Minus One in Pietermaritzburg
and Durban.
The show features
top hits from artists including Joni Mitchell (Big Yellow Taxi), Crosby, Stills and Nash, Mamas and the Papas, The
Byrds, The Eagles, Carole King and Bonnie Raitt.
The sub-title The Reals Minus One refers to the fact
that the popular band comprising Barry Thomson, Dawn Selby and Jason Andrew
will be performing without their fourth member, Mali Sewell.
Performances take
place at the Alan Wilson Shellhole in Pietermaritzburg on November 29 at 14h00
and at 18h30.
The production then
moves to the Rhumbelow Theatre where it will perform over three weekends as
follows:
December 4 to 6:
Shows Friday and Saturday at 20h00 and Sunday at 14h00.
December 11 to 13
and again from December 18 to 20: Shows Friday and Saturday at 20h00 and Sunday
at 14h00 and 18h30.
(Venues open 90
minutes before show for picnic dinner). Tickets R120 (R100pp for block bookings
of 8 or more; and pensioners – this discount only applies for December 4 to 6).
Booking is essential at Computicket, or contact Roland on 082 499 8636 or e-mail:
roland@stansell.za.net
or visit events.durbantheatre.com
Bring food picnic
baskets. Braais facilities are available. Bar available (no alcohol may be
brought on to the premises). There is limited secure parking.
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