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Show celebrates 50 years of Imagine
THE producers of “Lennon Through A Glass Onion” are pleased to present John Waters and Stewart D’Arrietta with The Liverpool Band in The John Lennon Songbook, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Imagine album.
Celebrating the 50th anniversary since the release of Imagine - the whole album will be performed live by John Waters and this band - a band that has toured the world performing the songs of John Lennon to great acclaim.
The great response to our recent performances of the new ‘Songbook’ concept has led to the idea of a tour, marking the anniversary of this iconic album with an entire rendition of it, track by track. Plus rocking on with some favourites from Lennon and the Beatles’ amazing catalogue.
Waters and D’Arrietta are enjoying the on-stage freedom that comes from doing a concert of songs where they can perform ‘as themselves’.
John Waters says: “The ‘Glass Onion’ show is a different and rather unique category of ‘theatrical’ style. It’s always exciting to do. But this ‘Songbook’ is a band gig, and a more intimate style of bringing these great songs to people. We do it in our own way, and it gives us a personal contact with our audience, which is such a happy vibe.
“It feels like we’re all getting together again. For over a year the whole world has had to stop hanging out and socialising, and now that we have the chance, we need something like this. I know I do.
“Exploring some of the lesser known John Lennon tracks on his solo career albums is always a revelation, and I’m loving the process of learning more than you thought you could, with every new move. I’d like to continue doing that, so I can’t think of a more appropriate way than celebrating Imagine, and all the things that the famous one-word title conjures up for everyone.”
See The John Lennon Songbook in concert at the Maclean Bowling Club on Saturday, January 15, 8pm.
Tickets $45 pre sale and $50 at the door. Book-ings can be made at www. trybooking. com/ BRMFO or at www. macleanbowls.com.
All tickets bought for the 2021 show, which was postponed, are valid for 2022.
Discover vouchers are accepted for tickets at the club.
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Russell Morris and Band
RUSSELL Morris and Band, with support Ash Perrow, will play at the Ballina RSL on Friday, January 7.
Aria Hall of Fame inductee, #1 selling artist, King of Pop, Australian Icon - a few phrases commonly used when describing Aussie legend Russell Morris.
Shooting to fame in the middle 60s with Somebody’s Image, Russell had a string of hits including Hush and the Bob Dylan classic Baby Blue.
In 1969 he and producer Molly Meldrum released “The Real Thing”, Australia’s only true psychedelic #1 hit and a song that is played regularly on commercial radio to this day.
Following that, Russell penned breakthrough hits such as; Sweet Sweet Love, Wings of an Eagle, Rachel, Part 3 into Paper Walls, The Girl That I Love and many, many more.
Constantly in demand, Russell stills tours nationally throughout the year as well as appearances internationally.
In 2019, Russell released another new album produced by Nick DiDia and Bernard Fanning.
Doors open 7.30pm for the show at 8pm.
Presale tickets cost $46 or $50 at the door.
The show is 18+.
The Fabulous Caprettos
THE Fabulous Caprettos - Daryl Braithwaite, Russell Morris, Jack Jones, and Rai Thistlewhyate - come to Casino RSM on January 20.
This exclusive Northern Rivers performance will be something special as the audience can see and hear all artists performing together on stage for the entire duration of the concert. They will perform their hits/favourites and songs that will only be heard for the frst time at the shows.
There will be a souvenir program with bonus CD available for purchase exclusively at the shows.
Right now Daryl Braithwaite is showing no signs of slowing down. Always a fne interpreter of songs, singer/front man/ songwriter from his early days with 70’s supergroup Sherbert to his highly successful solo career today.
The past seven years have been an incredible musical journey for both Russell Morris and his fans, fortunate enough to create and release three award winning albums of blues and roots music and the top 10 2019 new Black & Blue Heart album.
Jack Jones was still a teenager when he found fame in Southern Sons. Southern Sons went on to become one of the most loved Australian bands of the ’90s, with hits such as ‘Heart In Danger’, ‘Hold Me In Your Arms’, ‘You Were There’, ‘Always And Ever’, One of Australia’s most talented singers/songwriters and guitarists.
Founding member and singer songwriter for Thirsty Merc and after over a decade of making music, Rai Thistlewhyate is still as thirsty as ever. Creating and performing a swag of his classic tracks such as “20 Good Reasons”, “Someday Someday”, “Mousetrap Heart” and “In The Summertime.”
Unfortunately, this program cannot accept Dine & Discover vouchers. If you wish to use them in the purchase of your ticket, go to the club and book over the counter.
Tickets cost $59.50 + (booking and processing fee) $1.50 and can be purchased online at www.trybooking.com/ events/landing/771095.
Dancing in the Shadows of Motown
DANCING in the Shadow of Motown are coming back to Twin Towns on Friday, January 7, by popular demand.
Celebrate your holidays and The Anniversary of Motown and don’t miss this 10-piece powerhouse band featuring internationally acclaimed artists who faithfully recreate the dynamic live performances of: The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, The Supremes, Marvin Gaye, Martha and The Vandellas, The Four Tops, Fontella Bass, The Jackson Five, Smokey Robinson and many more Motown legends.
This amazing and uplifting show presents classic hits including: Reach Out, Stop In The Name Of Love, Ain’t Too Proud To Beg, Heatwave, Get Ready, I Heard It Through the Grapevine, Dancing in The Streets, Uptight, Signed Sealed Delivered, You keep Me Hanging On, You Can’t Hurry Love, Ain’t No Mountain High Enough, Standing On Shakey Ground, My Girl , Can You Feel It and many more.
Tickets cost $53. $1 from every ticket sold will be donated to the Currumbin Wildlife Hospital.
Call the booking offce on 1800 014 014 or book online at www. twintowns.com.au.
Show starts at 8pm. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT UPCOMING SHOWS LISMOREWORKERS.COM.AU/ENTERTAINMENT
