Doo Wop 50's & 60's Show Comes To The Manatee Players
By: Gabrielle Sierra Apr. 07, 2011
The 50's and 60's will live again in a high energy tribute show, "Forever Doo Wop...A Tribute to the 50's and 60's" starring BLEND on Saturday June 11 at the Manatee Players. BLEND is an acappella quartet that brings back all of those fun loving memories of the 50's and 60's with a twist of fun. You'll be amazed at the unbelievable sound and sight while four young men take you back with songs such as "Come, Go With Me" and "In the Still of the Night".
BLEND is a show that you will not want to miss! Tickets are $25 for adults and $11 for students and can be purchased by calling 941-748-5875 or online at www.manateeplayers.com.
Shows will be presented at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. The Manatee Players are located at 102 Old Main Street in downtown Bradenton.
BLEND was formed at John A. Logan College as a minor project that quickly blossomed into the makings of a successful career for its four members. "We started over five years ago for a talent show and ended up winning it. From there, we found we had a unique sound. So, we decided to pursue it as a career," said Estes. The real strength of BLEND lies in their ability to entertain crowds of all ages with their renditions of songs which most everyone has heard at one point or another all while keeping a Christian undertone. On top of their classic doo-wop routine they are also a deeply spiritual group and love to share their gospel music as well.The group has performed at churches with their Gospel arrangements and has wowed the crowds at other venues such as fairs, festivals and performing arts centers with their amazing acappella version of the 50's and 60's. They have been recognized and awarded "BEST OF SHOW 2006 and 2007" in Murray, Kentucky as well as many other awards. In 2008, BLEND appeared as special guests at the Dick Clark American Band Stand Theater in Branson, Missouri. This led to an offer to perform their show in Branson at the Gene Williams Country Music Theater on a regular basis. However, the timing was not right. BLEND had to decline the great opportunity due to their dedication to their education.
During the successful year of 2008, the group made some changes to the presentation of their show. Developing a show that was fit for Branson with a bit of nostalgic and unique flair, BLEND began touring as far south as Florida and into the northern part of the country in states like Minnesota and South Dakota. The show quickly gained attention as audiences in 16 states began to love seeing appearances of special guests such as Elvis, Roy Orbison, the Duke of Earl, and even comedian Stagger Lee throughout the show. Due to the overactive response, BLEND had options of placing the show full time in the cities of Hannibal, MO and Paducah, KY in 2010. Seems GOD had different plans and the group is still touring throughout the country today presenting their ever popular show, Forever Doo Wop...A Tribute to the 50's and 60's.
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