In the past few years there has been a massive resurgence in popularity for the music of the 1960’s.
Audiences both young and old have a desire to hear again the songs from the period when melody mattered and live
music reigned.
|t is relatively simple for a guitarist to learn all the old Searchers licks and then call themselves
a “Sixties” act, and indeed there is certainly a market for those performers, but all too commonly, even to the
untutored ear there seems to be something lacking. Those of us who lived through that decade and were lucky enough
to see the original artists perform, all know that the most important element in recreating the era is to remember
that apart from the great songs and performers, the music of the 60’s was so exciting.
MEL HARRIS is a rare performer indeed, his powerful vocals and stunningly accurate guitar playing combine with his
natural charm and rapport with the audience to create an entertainment experience it is hard to beat. MEL manages to
transport you back to the halcyon days of pop music, he dresses like a star of the 60’s, he plays like a star of the 60’s
he sings like a star of the 60’s, but perhaps most importantly he has all the excitement of a star of the 60’s.
MEL’S act is completely self contained with a full range PA system. Apart from his lead vocals and guitar playing his
backing is reinforced with the latest in digital technology to give multiple instruments and five part vocal harmonies.
No pre-recordings are used and the high-tech equipment is there to augment the mans talent, not to replace it. A computer
controlled halogen lighting system can be used with haze effects if required. Any size of venue is transformed into
a “Big Gig” atmosphere. From small restaurants to 5000 seaters, MEL’S tribute to those fabulous 60’s acts has been
entertaining audiences since 1990.
MEL’S show features many of the best loved songs from that golden era. Great instrumentals, fabulous solo singers
and the exciting rock and pop hits from the 60’s beat groups are all performed closely to the original hits. Rock n’ Roll
to Country, countless No.1 pop hits and powerful ballads – All taking you back in time.
If you are looking for an act to either play for an entire evening, to support a name band or to perform in cabaret,
then MEL HARRIS has got to be your first choice, you will not fail to be impressed by his act, his commitment and his
supreme professionalism.
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