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hey were last seen together, as Mirage, way back, in February, 2015, Twhen they made a trip to Australia. And, on their return home, to Colombo, the scene changed for this wonderful out - fit. When bassist, Benjy, and keyboardist, Melantha, quit the band, Mirage disap - peared from the music scene. Many thought it was the end of the with Ivan Alvis road for Mirage, but that is not what the group’s leader, Donald Pieries, had in Write to; Ivan Alvis, C/o “Star Track,” The Island, 223, mind. Bloemendhal Road, Colombo 13. Or mail the required Yes, he did remain quiet, for a short details to:[email protected] while, but that was only because he needed time to work on his next move. And the wonderful news is that Star Track Album Mirage is back – in action. Their very first outing, with a line-up that includes Marlon (lead guitar / vocals), Asanka (keyboards / vocals), Sheril (bass) and, of course, Donald (drums / vocals), happened on Wednesday, October 7th, at FDOs. And, according to reports coming our way, it was a very impressive per - formance! I had an invitation, from Donald, for opening night, but, unfortunately, I had already confirmed a prior invita -

Mirage: Sheril, sAsanka, Marlon and Donald

The good ole day: Marlon. Donald, Samantha, Shafi, Sandy, Benjy and Melantha Hands Of Love tion – also for Wednesday, October 7th: Miley Cyrus Octoberfest, at the Mount Lavinia Hotel. Some of those present, at FDO’s, said When the white flag sails, cov - We shed so many dreams, I'll that Mirage rocked the house. ered in streaks of blood let them fade away They operated as a four-piece outfit but There'll be an endless sea, of are likely to add one more member to the us rising up In the hands of love, we carry And the preacher man, and the on present line-up. preacher's son Stronger than we started There is also talk that they may look at Will stand arm in arm, just like Be ashamed of the trail behind enhancing the glam side with a female everyone us vocalist. Wicked is the blinded Mirage will be doing the FDO’s scene, Me longing to be free, I won't Who we are comes to life, yeah every Wednesday night, and that’s certainly let you fade away Who we are comes to life We shed so many dreams, I'll good news for fans of this awesome outfit. let them fade away Me longing to be free, I won't let you fade away In the hands of love, we carry on In the hands of love, we carry Stronger than we started on Seen 'N' Heard Be ashamed of the trail behind Stronger that we started us Be ashamed of the trail behind HEARD…he had no way of fac - Retro Night, Wicked is the blinded us ing up to the truth and so he came Who we are comes to life, yeah Wicked is the blinded up with a lame excuse to absent Who we are comes to life Who we are comes to life, yeah himself. Who we are comes to life Probably, he got wind of the Down Under When the water spills, the questions that would have been glass will break We come alive fired away, at him! etro nights are quite popular in It drips like tears, running up We come alive They were not rocket scientist the local scene, and we also have questions but queries, from the your face We come alive quite a few radio stations that public, regarding his achieve - R And the hounds will cry, for the We come alive play mostly retro music. And that is dance of war We come to life ments…and accolades! But the sons of joy, their victo - He said he was not feeling well because Sri Lankans go in a big way for ry will soar * Sent by: Kylie (Pretty Girl) of and kept away. the retro setup. Me longing to be free, I won't Colombo Well, it’s not surprising that Sri let you fade away Lankans, in Australia, love this kind of Pen Pals music, as well. With this in mind, the folks, at the = NAME: Sumith Sandown Regency (The Walawwa), in World Singles Chart = AGE: 33 Melbourne, are going all retro, on the = GENDER: Male night of Saturday, October 24th, from = ADDRESS: 265, Mullehama, 1. What Do You 2. Locked Away 7.00 pm onwards, till midnight. Mean - Justin - R.City and Homagama ‘Retro Night 2015’ will feature the Bieber Adam Levine = E-Mail: music of Pheonix Road, along with Don [email protected] 4. How Deep Is Sherman, and also Lozaine Paul, and DJ 3. Can’t Feel * HOBBIES / INTERESTS: Your Love – Eugene. And it will be music of the ‘70s, My Face – The Reading, watching TV, listening to Calvin Harris and Weeknd music, and sports. ‘80s and the ‘90s! Disciples = Write to; Ivan Alvis, C/o “Star Don Sherman was a popular figure, 6. Downtown - in the local showbiz scene, before set - 5 .The Hills – Track,” The Island, 223, Bloemendhal Macklemore& tling down in Australia. The Weeknd Road, Colombo 13. Or mail the Ryan Lewis, feat. In Melbourne, he is known as the Eric Nally required details to: [email protected] Don Sherman singing chef.

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TOTP PopShot Chart t's going to be a Kylie Mingoue Christmas this year as 1. Writing’s 2. What Do You the star has announced a new collection of festive clas - On The Wall – Mean – Justin Isics. The collection - aptly called ‘Christmas’ - includes Sam Smith Bieber a whopping 22 tracks (13 on the standard edition) and includes collaborations with James Corden on ‘Only You,’ 3. Locked Away Frank Sinatra on ‘Santa Claus Is Coming To Town’ and Iggy – R City, feat. 4. Easy Love - Pop on the Waitresses classic ‘Christmas Wrapping.’ Adam Levine Sigala And that's not all: Kylie has also teamed up with her sis - ter, Dannii, on a brand new song, called ‘100 Degrees,’ which has been described as a "disco Christmas classic"! Some of the Christmas favourites, featured on the 5. Can’t Feel My 6.On My Mind – album, include ‘It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year,’ Face –Weeknd Ellie Goulding ‘Winter Wonderland,’ ‘Every Day's Like Christmas,’ ‘Let It Snow,' ‘Santa Baby,’ and ‘Have Yourself A Merry Little 7. How Deep Is Christmas.’ Your Love – 8. Do It Again – Christmas Kylie will celebrate the release of Christmas with a one- Calvin Harris Pia Mia, feat. Chris album off show at London's Royal Albert Hall on Friday, and Disciplest Brown and Tyga December 11th. ‘Christmas’ marks Kylie's 13th studio album, following 9. Runnin’ (Lose 2014's ‘Kiss Me Once,’ which peaked at Number 2 on the It All) – Naughty Boy / 10. Don’t Be So Official Albums Chart Beyonce / A. Hard On Yourself Benjamin – Jess Glynne