DOWN MEMORY LANE SING- ALONG ONCE AGAIN !
View(s):Sri Lanka’s longest running and the most awaited ‘golden oldies’ sing along programme ‘Down Memory Lane’ will come alive on 8th July at the Hotel Randiya, Moratuwa amid lush and salubrious surroundings .
This will be the eighteenth programme in series, which commenced in 1997 and organized by the Moratuwa Arts Forum (MAF). The venue has been changed to a closer locality to the town centre to facilitate everyone.
Like in past years, the galaxy of singing stars from Moratuwa will take turns on the bandstand to get the audience animated to sing their much loved songs from the days gone by. The music for the evening will be provided by the ‘Nalin and the Star Combination’, comprising Nalin Fernando and his wife Shermila, both of whom are longstanding members of the MAF in addition to Jagath Peiris on lead guitar and Ravi Fernando playing keyboards. They will be joined by other MAF musicians to comprise the MAF Orchestra.
As always, vintage international evergreen songs loved by one and all, along with hits from the 60s up to the 90s are included for this 2-1/2 hour programme.
‘‘Down Memory Lane’ is different from other sing along shows as it truly depicts golden oldies – with songs from the likes of Jim Reeves, Eddie Arnold, Marty Robbins, Roy Rogers, Gene Autry, Hank Locklin, Doris Day, Hank Snow, Connie Francis etc., are sung along with more recent ones along with a sizable number of Sinhala favourites’ said Priya Peiris, the man behind the ‘Down Memory Lane’ project.
Special vocal spots are also included for added entertainment and variety.
‘Nostalgia is our primary concern as you literally go down memory lane on a sentimental journey of memries’ remarked Priya Peiris and Laksiri Fernando, both reputed senior musicians and joint project Chairmen this year .
Table reservations could be made through Laksiri Fernando (077 376 2275 ), while tickets can be purchased from Suranga Fernando (077 737988 ) or bought direct from Multi Pharmacy, Rawathawatte, Moratuwa.
On line tickets can be booked through www.ticketslk.com
Tickets are priced very moderately at Rs.800/-. Food and beverage stalls will be available at the premises.
All music lovers are invited to come along for ‘Down Memory Lane’ to sing, sing and sing.