Cliff and The Shadows Tribute Concert Tour by The Shadows
Experience will have three performances at Rhumbelow Theatre in Durban:
Friday, February 14, 2025: Show starts 19h30
Saturday, February 15, 2025:
Show starts 19h30
Sunday, February 16: Show starts 14h00
The venue opens 90 minutes before show
There can be little doubt as to the huge impact Cliff
Richard and The Shadows had, and the enormous contribution they made to the
world of Rock and Pop during the late 1950’s and throughout the 1960’s.
They were undoubtedly the British equivalent of what became popular in the United States following the huge strides made by people like Buddy Holly and Elvis Presley.
It could possibly be summed up in the words of Hank Marvin when he spoke out before the Cliff and The Shadows Final Reunion Concert at London’s O2 Arena in 2009, when he said “… Move It was the first ‘real’ British Rock and Roll song … and we still love playing it …!” Move It was recorded and released in 1959.
This concert tour is, to a large extent, based on the Cliff and The Shadows Final Reunion Concert of 2009 in London, which covered most of the biggest hits and most famous music by these great artists, both vocal and instrumental.
To us, who lived through the years of the great masters of rock and pop during the 60’s, it is an absolute privilege and honour to bring that back to life today with this live performance, and in doing so, celebrate the greatness of these fine musicians, song writers and performers.
Cliff Richard and The Shadows, certainly the best of the best!
May their contribution be remembered! Always!
“The Shadows Experience” band was formed some two years ago. Known for their versatility, all members of the band are fully professional in their own right and each have performed in numerous bands and venues around Gauteng, mainly Johannesburg and Pretoria.
The band recently performed a highly successful Cliff and The Shadows Tribute Concert Tour to the Western Cape, where they performed at venues in Somerset West, Hout Bay, Tiger Valley Barnyard Theatre, Muizenberg, Stellenbosch and Grand West Sun Complex in Goodwood.
This was followed by an open air “Music in the Park” performance at Silver Lakes Golf and Wildlife Estate in Pretoria, and several other venues around Johannesburg and Germiston in Gauteng.
The musicians are:
Rodney Mac Leod: Lead guitar and vocals
Having acquired my first guitar in the 60’s, I have pursued
a career in music. Apart from being a property developer by profession, my
music has taken me on a roller coaster ride having performed at numerous venues
country wide and had the privilege of backing the likes of Crocodile Harris of Give me
the good news fame as well as Zyne Adams of the Pacific Express band of Give a little love fame just to name a
few of the big names in the music industry. To date I have cut four CD’s.
I am now heavily involved in tribute shows in particular
“Cliff Richard & The Shadows” tribute shows and now taking the show to
greater heights with a tour to Cape Town
Lars Franzsen
(Acoustic- and rhythm guitar and vocals)
From playing the violin from third grade to school rock band
during the 60’s, to worship leader in Wellknown Ministries worship team from
1999 - 2012. Lead worship with the Wellknown Worship Team at International
Worship Conference in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in 2006 and produced and released
Wellknown Praise and Worship CD in 2008.
Co- founder of the 60’s and 70’s family band, Legacy.
Produced the very successful Under
African Skies Paul Simon Tribute Concert, with Legacy band, comprising 14
musicians, at Afriforum Theatre in Pretoria in 2023. Apart from music, also
professional architect, helicopter pilot, cartoonist and published author of
short stories.
Guido Mol (Bass
guitar)
Started playing guitar in 1964, Spanish guitar we called it
in those days, at the age of The Shadows was the band that inspired me to play
guitar. Studied music for three years. Play six-string electric and acoustic
guitar and four-and five-string Bass Guitar, score reader in bass and treble
keys. Played in various Big‐Bands, Rock & Roll, Blues,
Dance and cabaret Bands between 1972 and 1982.
I arrived in South Africa in 1982 and didn't play any
instrument until 2013 when I started playing bass again. Started my own
business in 2006 selling Analytical Laboratory Equipment I'm currently the
President of the Shadows Club Northern Chapter, a club dedicated to playing
only “The Shadows” and “Cliff Richard” songs at various venues in Gauteng.
Peter Booysen
(Keyboards and vocals)
Originally from Springs, a city that produced many talented
and famous musicians and singers back in the 60's and 70's, is a singer, song
writer, recording artist and performer. Also a worship leader who has had the
privilege of recording and sharing the stage with many international and local
gospel artists. In 1976 he spent a year traveling the country with the Air Force
Choir and Entertainment group known as "The Canaries". He is a
multi-instrumentalist who plays with many artists and bands and regularly does
solo, duo and band performances.
Lawrence Bailie
(Drums and Percussion)
Started playing drums in 1969, influenced by the then
current rock n roll era, The Beatles, Rolling Stones. The Shadows, Elvis
Presley etc. Hailing from Durban, Lawrence performed in many rock/pop/dance
bands, as well as session work. Relocated to Johannesburg in 1989, and
continued this journey, working also at the Barnyard Theatre circuit for the
last 20 years, doing various tribute shows. Lawrence features on two original
album releases and also features as session drummer on three solo artist
albums.
R200 a ticket. Booking is essential on email: roland@stansell.co.za or Webtickets
Bring food picnic baskets or buy at the venue. Bar available
(no alcohol may be brought on to the premises)
Limited secure parking available
For more information contact 0824998636 or visit http://events.durbantheatre.com/
Rhumbelow Theatre is situated at 42 Cunningham Road off Bartle Road in Umbilo, Durban.
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