The Diamonds perform "Little Darlin'" and other rock and roll classics at the Orcas Center July 22
Tickets for Show only with THE DIAMONDS: Classic Rock and Roll with Today’s Attitude!
THE DIAMONDS will appear on Friday July 22 at 8 p.m. on Orcas Center’s main stage. They are appearing as part of the Orcas Center’s 25th Anniversary Celebration Gala and tickets for the show only have just been released and are now available both at the box office and online.
In 1957 THE DIAMONDS released an instant hit called “Little Darlin’.” The song continues to sell worldwide and has been dubbed “the National Anthem of Rock and Roll”. To date it has sold approximately 20 million copies. THE DIAMONDS ‘ many accomplishments over the years include: 33 appearances on American Bandstand
- Doo-Wop Hall of Fame
- Vocal Group Hall of Fame
- 16 hit records
- 3 certified Gold Records
- Soundtrack of “American Graffiti”
- Soundtrack of “Happy Days”
Through the years since the release of “Little Darlin’” THE DIAMONDS have learned one important lesson—the durability of classic rock and roll music is as much about the future as it is about the past. As a result, THE DIAMONDS continue to expand their audience to this day, performing in a variety of venues and settings worldwide. These performances include — with Symphony Orchestras, in Performing Arts Theatres and major concert halls, on cruise ships, in casinos, at county and state fairs, on tours of England, Ireland, Brazil, Chile, Korea, and Japan, for benefit concerts, corporate conventions and at nightclubs. “We’ve been pleased to find a growing audience among all age groups. They love songs they can understand, remember and actually sing the words to — today, tomorrow, or even 20 years from now.”
Come and enjoy Rock and Roll from the 50s & early 60’s this Friday the 22nd at Orcas Center. Please note the show begins at 8 pm.
Tickets are $25 in honor of the 25th Anniversary celebration and may purchased on the website (www.orcascenter.org) or by calling or visiting the Orcas Center box office during box office hours which are Thursday, Friday and Saturday from noon- 4 pm. For more information about Orcas Center 2011 season events, please visit www.orcascenter.org
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