Sunday, 27 June 2004 |
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Two Thursdays ago the new outfit Rumours,fast making a name for themselves in the Colombo music scene, started playing gigs at the Union Bar Grill - JAIC a nightspot that is high in the popularity poll today. Rumours who have a captivating over all pop sound and is well equipped with an elastic repertoire will be in action on Thursdays weekly at the UBG led by their guitarist/vocalist Neomal Pieris on whose shoulders lies the major lot of vocals be they rock, retro, ballad or country. This five piece which have had successful gigs at the Keg, Hippos and the Colombo Swimming Club comprises Dayal Athukorale guitarist/vocalist who enjoys his rock ala Eric Clapton, Guns 'n Roses, the Eagles to name a few. Sampath Perera keyboardist is quite versatile on the guitar and likes his music with a heavy slice of Latin. The bassist in the band is Duminda Hettiarachchi a multi-instrumentalist, who could switch with ease to the keyboards or guitar if the need arises. Keeping the band together in all the expression of the exciting rhythms is the drummer boy Narendra Guneratne. Catch the refreshing new sounds of Rumours on Thursdays at the JAIC and spread the word fast! |
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