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Counting down to Janaka's Jim Reeves

With radio shows in UK and Australia:

With just a few days left for the much awaited Jim Reeves Show, internationally known Janaka Palapathwela, is being sought after by radio shows across the world.

Last Sunday, Janaka was interviewed on UK hit radio program 'The Inspirational Voices' which also played his songs for 45 minutes. The program was hosted by highly acclaimed Jillian Haslam and Alan Cox. He was also on '6EBA World Radio' Brunch Time program, which is one of the most popular programs in Australia, hosted by Gordon Stacy, Laura and Michael. On popular demand, in the following week, he was also featured on a repeat program on the same channel titled 'The Goan Show' hosted by Delfino, Harvey and Charmaine.

On a request by the fans unable to attend the concert in the UK, Australia and Holland, among other countries, a special video edition of the live programme will be done, as a production of the NCCSL.Janaka Palapathwala's 'The Jim Reeves Show' will be held at the Bishop's College Auditorium from 6.00 p.m. on October 11. The show is being organised in association with the National Christian Council of Sri Lanka (NCCSL), to raise funds to sustain the many programs carried out by the Council.

Janaka will be performing a host of Jim Reeves' hit songs including 'Welcome to my world' 'Blue side of lonesome', 'Bimbo', 'Mexican Joe' and 'He'll have to go'. Music will be directed by Suresh Maliyadde and the orchestra conducted by Naveen Fernando while the back-up vocals will feature Choro Calibre.

Tickets for 'The Jim Reeves Show' are available at Bishops College Auditorium, Torana Liberty Plaza, Yamaha Music Centre and Cioconut Lounge Col 7, Sarasavi Bookshop Nugegoda and many others. For inquiries contact James on 0770 375182.