Original Jetliners Farewell Concert
DK Promotions who brought the original Jetliners for a reunion
concert after 40 years in 2004 has once again come forward to get the
members of the Jetliners together for a concert on March 3 at the
Musaeus college Hall starting at 7 pm.
The most awaited musical reunion show of the Original Jetliners this
time around will be their last performance together as a musical group.
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Anton and
Indra Raj |
One may consider The Jetliners as the pioneers in providing western
music to the Sri Lankan music fans. Starting as a musical group in the
early 60’s performing at the Coconut Groove, the Jetliners have
entertained thousands of music fans.
The band which was managed by late Tony Fernando has introduced many
musicians who are considered as some of the great names in the local
music scene.
The performance in Sri Lanka as a group for the last time will
commence on the 1 st March with a dinner dance at The Galadari Grand
Ballroom who is also the host hotel starting at 9 pm. They will be
supported by Sohan and X’ Periments and Damayantha & Vision.
The much awaited concert on March 3 at Musaeus college auditorium
will feature Mignonne Fernando, Anton Gunawijeya, Indra Raj, Felix
Fernando, Harris Jurangpathy, Conrad De Silva, and special guest from UK
David Roberts. David has been singing in the UK for over 30 years, and
has supported bands such as The Hollies, Herman Hermits, The Searchers
and more.
The concert which will last for approx three hours will feature many
hits made popular by The Shadows with Indra Raj playing the Hank Mervin
instrumentals, Conrad singing hits made popular by Tom Jones and
Englebert, David reliving the sounds of Sri Cliff and Elvis and Mignonne
singing her originals and old classics.
The members of the Jetliners want this to be an unique experience as
they want all their fans to remember this performance an unforgettable
one.
The production of the concert will be that of an international event
with Universal Sound Productions headed by Malinda Lowe handling the
sound and Hussein of MOS lighting in charge of the lighting.
According to Damayantha the organizer of the concert, the enthusiasm
for the concert has been immense and has decided to release tickets in
advance in order to give everyone an opportunity to buy the tickets
early.
The tickets will be on sale from Monday 28th till the 31st January
from 11 am until 6 pm at the Galadari Hotel lobby.
It is recommended that you buy your tickets early as already many
tickets have been reserved.
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