‘Marians Unplugged’:
‘Nalin and the Marians’, the popular band of musicians, will be featured for the first time at a concert in Moratuwa singing the melodious songs popularised by the late Clarence Wijewardena.
The concert is aptly titled ‘Marians Unplugged’ – A Tribute to Clarence- The legend.
Organised by Catamarans Sports Club of Moratuwa, popularly known as ‘Cats’ will come alive on Sunday, 20th September at the Sapphire Banquet Hall of Ramadia (Ranmal) Hotel in Moratuwa at 7.00pm. Over thirty haunting melodies composed and originally sung by Clarence Wijewardene will be recreated by Nalin and his band Marians, unplugged , during this two and half hour programme. The music crazy folk of Moratuwa are poised for an absorbing once-in-a-lifetime treat with this Marians – Clarence mix which itself is a unique concept .
This event is being organised by ‘the Cats’, Moratuwa in aid of its cricketing project. ‘Our primarily target is to raise much needed funds for cricket development in our Moratuwa community’ said ‘Cats’ President Brian Coorey , who the former musician too.
‘The vast amount of music lovers in and around Moratuwa would also get a rare opportunity to witness a classy quality musical event which will no doubt give them full value for money’ he further remarked.
Tickets for the concert priced at Rs.3000/-, 2000/- and 1000/- are now on sale at Steamboat Restaurant, Multi Pharmacy-Rawathawatta , Wills Studio Panadura and Lakdam Colour lab, in Mount Lavinia .
‘All of Moratuwa is bound to throng to Ramadia hotel – come 20th September for this event , described by the organisers ‘Cats’ as the loveliest musical happening in Moratuwa, in recent years’ said Priya Peiris of La Bambas fame, a member of the concert committee.
Call 0723276502 (Tusita) and 0777686414 (Minesh) for tickets and other details.
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