Roy Orbison & Buddy Holly Tribute Shows, July 26 & 27
Roy Orbison 7pm Fri., July 26th
Buddy Holly 2pm Matinee Sat., July 27th
David K and his band return to Empire Arts Center
Each show welcomes opening act singer Charlie Templin as Del Shannon & Jerry Lee Lewis Encores!
David K sings Roy's multi-octave range beautifully and this band rocks, with real string parts just like the records. This band rocks both Roy and Buddy Holly style. Enjoy Roy legendary late 50s early 60s hits like; Pretty Woman, Only The Lonely, Crying... and dance in your seats to rockabilly like Workin For The Man, Mean Woman Blues, Ooby Dooby, Claudette and more. Legend Linda Ronstadt recorded Roy's hit Blue Bayou. David sings an exceptional rendition. Elvis had said Roy had the greatest voice in the world. David and the band also present Buddy hits that Linda Ronstadt also recorded, It’s So Easy and That’ll Be The Day. Look for giant Holly hits Everyday, Words Of Love, Rave On, Moondreams, True Love Ways, Peggy Sue, Oh Boy and many more.
David K shares historic tidbits about Roy’s life and friendships with Johnny Cash, Elvis and The Beatles. Look also for a encore honoring The Traveling Wilburys, and Roy's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame bandmates; Bob Dylan, Beatle George Harrison, Tom Petty and Jeff Lynne of ELO. Jeff produced Roy's last album which spawned the hit You Got It, which this band ROCKS! Having performed at theaters, opera houses, performing arts centers and ballrooms all over the country, this show comes back to North Dakota, don't miss it! See videos, photos, bio and show dates at the band site www.royshow.com
TICKETS are general admission for $20. David K CDs will be for sale with 5 Roy hits and 8 original David K songs in the style of and inspired by Roy, some written in dreams by David... (or, were they sent by Roy?)
Empire Arts Center is located at 415 Demers Ave, Grand Forks, ND 58201. Call 701-746-5500. www.empireartscenter.com
More about David K. Original Music and Rock Star Friends
David K has submitted songs to multiple rock stars and legends such as Randy Meisner of The Eagles, Edgar Winter, Toni Braxton, Rick Danko of The Band and members of James Brown’s band, as well as Jeff Cook of 80s legendary country band, Alabama. David has performed with Jeff Cook, with Fergie Frederiksen of Toto, with Dr. (Matt) Fink of Prince & The Revolution, and has recorded with Joey Molland of Badfinger, original members of The Beatles Apple Records label, and with Phil Solem co-writer of “I’ll Be There For You,” the Friends TV show theme, member of The Rembrandts. Phil played bass on 5 tracks of David’s recent album, “Big News Cafe.”