Following last year’s sell-out shows, the Sapphire Coast Concert Band is back this month with two more entertainment packed family concerts, to be staged at Club Sapphire, Merimbula over the weekend of May 30-31.
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Topping the bill is an Aussie showbiz legend, singer and actor, Frankie J Holden.
With performing shared between The Concert Band, conducted by David Willis, and The Big Band, led by his twin brother Geoff, the program is titled From Classics to Jazz.
On offer is a rich menu ranging from the classic works of Tchaikovsky and Holst to music from shows and movies, swing and Big Band favourites.
Also, a surprise guest will sing the famous operatic aria Nessum Dorma from Puccini’s Turrandot.
Sharing the bill with Frankie J are Sonia Markvan, vocalist for many years with Melbourne’s famous Tramways Big Band, and Liam McManus, a 16-year-old student from Lumen Christi College who, despite his tender years, sings in a style reminiscent of Robbie Williams and Bobby Darin.
Dave and Geoff Willis, award-winning performers in their own right, will add in an entertaining vocal duet.
The Sapphire Coast Concert Band is a community group which performs at many local events and ceremonies, including the Anzac Day services, Eden Whale Festival, and Christmas carols in Merimbula and Eden.
Players currently range in age from 12 to 80.
Frankie J Holden has a special connection with the SCCB: he is brother-in-law of Kelly Pettigrove, who together with Neil McGill was original founder of the band in 2002.
The concerts are at Club Sapphire at 7.30pm on Saturday, May 30, and 2pm on Sunday, May 31.
Tickets are the one price of $15 and are available now at Club Sapphire.
Phone 64951306 to reserve your seats.
