The Sunday OBSERVER in entertainment forefront:

Showstopper this Saturday

By Mahes PERERA

Never before have Sri Lankan music lovers had the opportunity to relish the time honoured hits of the 60s. The Beatlemania fad will hit the town of Colombo when the Fab Beatles jet down to stage an amazing show that spells good entertainment, this Saturday, (September 18) at the Sri Lanka Exhibition and Convention Centre.

Dance your cares away!

This brilliant show is presented by Mystere Entertainment Lanka in collaboration with the Sunday Observer in the entertainment forefront and Sri Lanka Telecom Mobitel.

Rush, rush get yourself a ticket 'cos the tickets are moving swiftly off the counters.

Don't be left out in the cold! Be a part of the experience. Be transported to your fourteen year old self and let your hair down - sing and dance along with The Fab Beatles. After all we are pop star wannabes at heart and it will be a thrill to sing along with them and be amazed that you know every word of the songs.

This is the first time The Fab Beatles will be in Asia and the first time they will be performing in Sri Lanka and believe me they are looking forward to it. Through the Sri Lankan promoters Mystere Entertainment Lanka they have heard that there is a large Beatles fan base in Sri Lanka and are eagerly looking forward to meeting them. So make sure you are at the Convention Centre to greet the foursome who artistically have kept the music of The Beatles alive for all to enjoy - young or old. In today's world of hip-hop, rap and Latin who isn't a Beatles fan?

You can be sure that on September 18 all your favourite Beatles songs will be sung for your pleasure. The Fab Beatles show starts with the early Hamburg material and goes right through, all the singles and album tracks to 'Let It Be Me' and the 'break-up' with a repertoire that is second to none!

A lot of research has gone into the costumes The Fab Beatles wear. Each outfit is a complete replica of the originals. From the early Cavern suits to the splendour of the full Sgt Pepper Vigalia, The Fab Beatles pull out all stops at each concert they perform to give you extraordinary memories you won't forget for a long long time, considering the fact that every instrument played is completely 'live' with no programming.

When the first chord of The Beatles music fills the air everyone and has the opportunity to let themselves go - 'cos this is the music they grew up with!

Formed in 1991 The Fab Beatles have risen through sheer hard work and dedication to be one of the most soughtafter Beatles tribute bands in the world today. They have performed many concerts all over the United Kingdom and Ireland, were a popular choice in Europe, Middle East, the Americas, Germany, Yugoslavia and the Caribbean. Recently they were on tour in Switzerland and Holland and their itinerary is packed till February 2011. Last week they performed concerts in Russia and were an overwhelming hit. Before that they toured Mexico and according to Kev Day the leader, the receptions they received were good and hoped they could perform again in Mexico.

The band comprises Kev Day as John Lennon - vocals, guitar, piano and harmonica,

Andy Southard as Paul McCartney - bass and vocals,

Steve Hemming as George Harrison - guitar and vocals.

Pete Isbell as Ringo Starr - drums and vocals.

Chosen by the BBC as 'The Best' and commissioned by EMI to promote the "Beatles 1" CD, it is a well accepted fact that the Fab's sound is the closest you will ever hear to the originals.

The band members use only authentic instruments and can boast to have the very drum-kit Ringo used on The Beatles 1964 American tour no-less!

The Fab Beatles are the industry's choice and considered the ultimate standard to aspire to by other acts.

See and hear them you'd be surprised. It's going to be a brilliant night-music and dancing like you've never experienced before.

It will be the best thing in your life and at the end of the show on September 18 you will undoubtedly exclaim "Oh what a night!... what a great set and what a fantastic band. They really made my day!!