(Barry Thomson, Mali
Sewell, Dawn Selby, Shaun Dragt & Jason Andrew)
Experience Rhumbelow Theatre’s exciting new show concept of
featuring two iconic bands, Bad Finger
and Bad Company. Enjoy and evening of classic rock songs and discover the
reasons behind some of their compositions. The show runs from November 26 to
December 17, with one performance in Pietermaritzburg.
Act I intertwines the connection between Bad Finger and
Apple Records, a record label owned by The Beatles. They were supposed to be
the next Beatles but a series of tragedies, mismanagement and ‘rock and roll
rip-offs’ left Badfinger little more than a sad footnote in musical history.
The show features Apple-affiliated artistes including The Beatles and James
Taylor.
Badfinger, originally known as the Iveys signed to Apple
after several demo tapes received approval from The Beatles. They had top 10
hits in the UK and US, including the song composed by Paul McCartney, Come and Get It. The show includes hit
songs including Come And Get It, No
Matter What, Day After Day, Apple Of My Eye, Baby Blue, Midnight Caller and
Take It All.
Act II features the classic rock songs of Bad Company,
including Bad Company, Can’t Get Enough,
Feel Like Making Love, Good Lovin’ Gone Bad, Movin’ On, Shooting Star, Run With
The Pack and Rock ‘n Roll Fantasy.
Bad Company enjoyed great success throughout the 70s with their first three
albums reaching the top five in the album charts in both the UK and US. Bad
Company consisted of four seasoned musicians including two former members of
Free, singer Paul Rodgers and drummer Simon Kirke, former Mott the Hoople guitarist
Mick Ralphs and ex-King Crimson bassist Boz Burrell.
The Reals, with Durban favourites Dawn Selby as Musical
Director on the keyboard, Barry Thomson on the guitar/vocals, Jason Andrew on
bass guitar/vocals and Mali Sewell on drums/vocals, present an evening of good
rocking classics. Included in the line-up is guest guitarist Shaun Dragt.
There will be one performance at the Allan Wilson Shellhole
in Pietermaritzburg on November 26 at 14h00.
The show then moves to Rhumbelow Theatre in Umbilo Durban with
performances from December 1 to 17. Shows on Fridays and Saturdays at 20h00 and
Sundays at 14h00. Performances could also be handled during the week for
corporate bookings.
The venues open 90
minutes before show for picnic dinner.
Tickets R150 (R130
pensioners and tables of eight or more). Discounts apply for the first
weekend only. Take along food picnic
baskets. Braais will be available at the Durban venue. There is limited secure
parking and booking is essential. A cash bar is available (no alcohol may be
brought on to the premises).
Rhumbelow Durban is
situated at 42 Cunningham Road off Bartle Road in Umbilo.
Booking is through Computicket or contact Roland on 082
499 8636, email roland@stansell.za.net or visit http://events.durbantheatre.com
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