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‘AMAZING GRACE’ IN CONCERT
Sri Lankan music lovers are in for another glorious treat when the spotlight falls on a frontline group of yesteryear. Amazing Grace will come alive in their reunion concert on January 22 at BMICH at 6.30 pm.

Damayantha Kuruppu of DR Entertainments who brought the Jetliners in a re-union concert and packed the BMICH with a "House Full" on two days back to back, now bring back the music sensation of the 1970s to thrill those who would be looking for entertainment. Yes, Amazing Grace will be back to perform in Sri Lanka after 30 years, not only reviving memories in the minds of the audiences that they took by storm three decades ago, but providing to the now generation that they've got what it takes to provide extraordinary entertainment.

Amazing Grace in concert, will provide just the right introduction to entertainment in the New Year. Naturally, Master of Ceremonies of the highest calibre would have to adorn a show that enjoys the highest rating. Vijaya Corea, who will introduce Tony de Silva, Donald Peiris, Benjamin Ranabahu, Reza Dean and Harsha Markalande - the fabulous ‘Amazing Grace’.

Amazing Grace began under the management of Augie Ranaweera in the year 1970. The initial formation of the group included Joey Lewis who was replaced in quick succession by Rodney Rabot and finally by Reza Dean. It was at this time that everybody trekked to the Little Hut to stomp their feet, throw their hands up and enjoy the music of Amazing Grace who were right on top of the entertainment scene.

In the year 1976, the 4 piece outfit took on music maestro Harsha Markalande to produce his magic on the keyboard. Lovers of music that came under the brand name "pop" were simply magnetised by the exclusive musical capabilities of Amazing Grace who are to this day, remembered for their supreme renditions of ‘Long Train Running’, ‘On Broadway’, ‘Feeling Alright’ ‘Eas’,, ‘Jump’,’Music’,’Cowboy’ and ‘Hotel California’ to name a few.

Tickets will be available from January 9 until they are all snapped up.
For reservations one could call Damayantha - -2873689/5362329. Box plan will be open at Taj Samudra on January 11 and 12. Balcony tickets will also be available from Monday January 9 at Torana Liberty Plaza and Majestic City, Video International, 325 Nawala Road, Nawala [near food city] and at 702 1/1 Galle Road [next to barefoot] Kollupitiya. Official print media is TV Times and Daily Mirror.

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