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| | The Big Bopper presents.... Elvis Meets Buddy |
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Thursday, November 19 2009 |
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Hey all you boppers... the Big Bopper himself is inviting you to shake, rattle and roll like never before for ELVIS MEETS BUDDY - A stage spectacular bringing to life a concert like nothing you’ve ever seen before... Elvis Presley and Buddy Holly... together on one stage for a once in a lifetime concert that can only be made here in heaven.
We invite you back to the Fifties... a time when the colours of the spectrum were exaggerated, and grease backed hair was a fashion... and also the era that gave birth to Rock and Roll. Starring Doug Parkinson as the Big Bopper.
DOUG PARKINSON has enjoyed a long and remarkably varied career in the Australian music industry and is regarded as one of Australia's finest vocalists, a “singer's singer” who is one of the truly great soul/R&B vocalists of our time. More importantly Doug Parkinson owns the run of the Big Bopper from the inaugural Buddy the Musical stage show wowing audiences across Australia and New Zealand. His deep, resonant, smoky baritone voice is operatic in its power, yet possesses a range and subtlety that few others can match. His sound is instantly recognizable and unmistakable, yet his great versatility enables him to be equally at home in almost every popular genre including soul, R&B, pop, psychedelia, heavy rock, jazz, swing and musicals. Added to his vocal prowess is an imposing stage presence (including his trademark "Lucifer" beard) and a solid acting ability.
Also starring DONNY EDWARDS, the most sought after Elvis Tribute Artist in the world. He performs in casinos, theaters, and at corporate events throughout the U.S. and internationally. Donny's television performances include: ABC’s Monday Night Football, MTV’s Viva La Bam, The Young & The Restless on CBS, ABC's "The Next Best Thing", and the Kingsmill ads in the U.K. Recently, Donny was awarded the top Elvis tribute artist in the world by two different organizations.
Donny's ability to re-enact each era of Elvis Presley’s life and career will take you back to the 1950’s and the early years of rock n’ roll. He'll get you “All Shook Up” on a ride through the 1960’s with songs from Elvis’ biggest hit movies and the historical black leather ’68 Comeback Special. Donny also creates some of Elvis Presley's greatest performances, those of the legendary Vegas years of the 70’s. These are what made Elvis the one and only “King of Rock n’ Roll”.
Donny maintains a performance of incredible authenticity. His humility, charm, and southern manner coupled with his uncanny sound and appearance will make you feel as if you are watching the King himself.
Also starring Scott Cameron as Buddy Holly. Rock music again surged to popularity in 1957 with the classics of Buddy Holly and the Crickets. Introducing SCOTT CAMERON who first played the role of Buddy in 2005 on the Gold Coast before continuing to portray him for the next 3 years in the stage show, “Memories Of Buddy Holly”. Scott Cameron is the number one Buddy Holly performer in arguelably in the world having this year performed in the national hit musical The Buddy Holly Story. Scott’s passion for Buddy Holly is evident within a minute of speaking to him. “It’s amazing that in such a short time, Buddy wrote so many top 40 hits” says Cameron. “The thing I love the most about playing Buddy Holly is when someone my age says to me, you made me go out and buy Buddy’s CDs and now I love him. Or seeing someone cry as they remember having their first kiss to a Holly song, it makes you realise you’re keeping alive a legacy and just being a part of that legacy in some small way makes everything worthwhile”.
Scott is thrilled to take on the role of ‘Buddy’ again.
Be amazed and get ready to rock your way back to the Fifties at the end of the night you will be shaked rattled and rolled as the Big Bopper, Elvis Presley and Buddy Holly re-ignite rock n roll as it should be.
Tour dates are:
Wednesday, April 21 & Thursday, April 22: The Palms at Crown, Melbourne VIC
Tickets from Ticketek – 132 849 or www.ticketek.com.au
Friday, April 23 & Saturday April 24: Astor Theatre, Perth, WA
Tickets from the venue (08) 9370 1777 or Ticketmaster – 136 100 or www.ticketmaster.com.au
Wednesday, April 28: Warrnambool Entertainment Centre, Warrnambool, VIC
Tickets from the venue – (03) 5559 4999 or www.entertainmentcentre.com.au
Thursday, April 29: Sir Robert Helpmann Theatre, Mt Gambier, SA
Tickets from the venue – (08) 8723 8741 or www.countryarts.org.au
Friday, April 30 & Saturday May 1: Her Majesty's, Adelaide, SA
Tickets from BASS – 131 246 or www.bass.net.au
Sunday, May 2: Chaffey Theatre, Renmark, SA
Tickets from the venue – (08) 8586 1800 or www.countryarts.org.au
Tuesday, May 4: Dapto Leagues Club, Wollongong, NSW
Tickets from the venue – (02) 4261 1333
Wednesday, May 5: Wests Leagues, Newcastle, NSW
Tickets from the venue – (02) 4935 1200 or www.westsnewcastle.com.au
Thursday, May 6: Southern Cross Club, Canberra, ACT
Tickets from the venue – (02) 6283 7200
Friday, May 7: Evan Theatre, Penrith Panthers, Penrith, NSW
Tickets from the venue – 1800 061 991
Saturday, May 8: The State Theatre, Sydney, NSW
Tickets from Ticketmaster – 136 100 or www.ticketmaster.com.au
Sunday, May 9: Revesby Workers Club, Revesby, NSW
Tickets from the venue – (02) 9772 2100 or www.revesbyworkers.com.au and Ticketek – 132 849 or www.ticketek.com.au
Wednesday, May 12: Civic Centre, Townsville, QLD
Tickets from the venue (07) 4727 9797
Thursday, May 13: Convention Centre, Mackay, QLD
Tickets from the venue (07) 4957 1777 or www.mackayentertainment.com.au
Friday, May 14: Entertainment Centre, Proserpine, QLD
Tickets from the venue (07) 4945 2312
Saturday, May 15: Cairns Civic Centre, Cairns, QLD
Tickets from Ticketlink – 1300 855 835 or www.ticketlink.com.au
Tuesday, May 18: Cultural Centre, Capella, QLD
Tickets from the venue (07) 4984 9300
Wednesday, May 19: Entertainment Centre, Gladstone, QLD
Tickets from the venue (07) 4972 2822
Thursday, May 20: Moncrieff Theatre, Bundaberg, QLD
Tickets from the venue (07) 4153 1985
Friday, May 21: Brolga Theatre, Maryborough, QLD
Tickets from the venue (07) 4122 6060
Saturday, May 22: Civic Hall, Ipswich, QLD
Tickets from the venue (07) 3810 6100 or www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au
Sunday, May 23: Events Centre, Caloundra, QLD
Tickets from the venue (07) 5491 4240 or www.theeventscentre.com.au
Tuesday, May 25: Cultural Centre, Redcliffe, QLD
Tickets from the venue (07) 3283 0407
Wednesday, May 26: Civic Centre, Gympie, QLD
Tickets from the Gympie Music Land (07) 5482 3226
Thursday, May 27: QPAC Concert Hall, Brisbane, QLD
Tickets from QTix – 136 249 or www.qtix.com.au
Friday, May 28: Twin Towns Services Club, Tweed Heads, QLD
Tickets from the venue 1800 014 014 or www.twintowns.com.au
Saturday, May 29: Empire Theatre, Toowoomba, QLD
Tickets from the venue 1300 655 299
Sunday, May 30: Performing Arts Centre, Redlands, QLD
Tickets from the venue (07) 3829 8131
Tickets on sale now! | For more information, visit WWW.ELVISMEETSBUDDY.COM
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