Platters come alive in Colombo with Elvis
View(s):Popular band of yesteryear, Platters and Johnny Thompson, Elvis Presley Impersonator will come alive in Concert at the Grand Ballroom of the Galadari Hotel on February 12 from 7.00 pm.
This will be a rare opportunity to witness two of the most popular acts in western music field performed absolutely live with a wide repertoire of hits from the 60’s.
Johnny Thompson winner of Elvis National Award in USA is considered as one of the best impersonators of late legend Elvis Presley. He is a regular performer at Las Vegas and has also performed in over 30 countries.
According to reports, he not only has the voice but also the looks and all Elvis movements. He will perform for one hour during which time approx 18 most popular Elvis Presley songs will be sung.
‘The Platters’ is led by Eddie Stovall, the only living member who has performed with last of the original Platters members Tony Williams. He will be supported by three other male singers and one female singer. They will perform for 90 minutes covering almost all the best hits including ‘only you’, ‘great pretender’, ‘red sails in the sunset’, ‘twilight time’, ‘smoke gets into your eyes’, ‘harbor lights’, ‘magic touch’, ‘remember when’ etc.
All proceeds of the show will be donated to ‘The Rotary Foundation’.
Tickets are priced at Rs. 7500/- and 5000/- is now on sale at the Galadari lobby from 12.00 noon until 6.00 pm daily except weekends.