3 Wavin' Flag Absolutely Fantastic

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with Ivan Alvis Star Track Album

enerally, Melbourne and Sydney are big scenes for musicians from Colombo. Arith seated (centre) with GThe Sri Lankans, living over there, cele- Rattlesnake in the 80s brate events on a regular basis, with dances, concerts, etc., and the guys, from Colombo, are in great demand…to recreate nostalgia! The encouraging news is that before long Perth, too, will be another centre for Sri resounding success, drawing a crowd of Lankan artistes to display their musical over 500, and that is a lot by Perth stan- prowess dards, says Arith. A year later, the Gypsies Arith Ratnawibhushana, who played for were back for another dance in Perth. various local bands, before leaving for Arith also had Misty twice, in 2008 and Australia, nine years ago, lives in Perth, and 2009, and both dances were very well runs an Event Management company - the received by the Perth community. only Sri Lankan-based event management Other artistes, who were contracted to company in Perth. perform in Perth, included Corrine and The purpose of this company, says Arith, is Ronnie and also Mariazelle. They were to invite artistes from Sri Lanka to perform in musically backed by Arith's own band, Australia, including Perth. made up of a few Australians, Arith him- The company was self, and Rohan Jayawardane, a versatlile formed in 2007, and musician who lives in Perth. it was Sunil This year, Arith coordinated the Super Perera, of the Golden Chimes tour to Perth, and, in fact, Gypsies, who regrouped the band for their maiden tour to gave Arith the Australia, which turned out to be a great brainwave to success. organize a din- Arith says he is now in the process of ner dance in bringing Misty back again to Perth for a din- Perth with ner dance. Mirage is also coordinating with the Gypsies. him at this stage to perform early next year. The dance Arith hasn't quit the music scene totally was a and still plays with a few Australian bands in Perth. The last band he performed with were Groove Generation. They were a major hit and Wavin' Flag performed at all the leading night clubs in Northbridge Perth, which is the in place for night entertainment. K'naan Arith works full time for the When I get older,they'll call me But look how they treat us, Intercontinental Group of Hotels, The Crowne freedom make us believers Plaza Perth, as a manager - Front Office. Just like a Wavin' Flag We fight their battles, then they Says Arith: "As I have this crazy passion deceive us and desire to bring down bands from Sri Chorus: Try to control us, they couldn't Lanka for the Sri Lankan and Australian When I get older, I will be hold us Perth community, and to entertain them with stronger 'Cause we just move forward They'll call me freedom, just like Buffalo Soldiers Sri Lankan music and food, I have also started like a Wavin' Flag a part time business where part proceeds from And then it goes back, and then But we struggling, fighting to Arith and wife all my functions would go to charity, chan- it goes back eat nelled through the Sri Lankan Associations in And then it goes back And we wondering, when we'll Perth. be free Born to a throne, stronger than So we patiently wait, for that Rome faithful day But violent prone, poor people It's not far away, but for now Seen 'n' Heard zone we say Absolutely fantastic HEARD…it's heating up! Romeo has been sent But it's my home, all I have a text, indicating that his name has been men- known (Repeat Chorus twice) oey Lewis and tioned to the police. Where I got grown, streets we his son, Luke, Luke and Joey Lewis Obviously, that did upset him and he was des- would roam (Ohhhh, ohhhh, ohhhhh, Jare back in perate to explain matters to the aggrieved party. But out of the darkness, I came ohhhh) London after woo- But they were not prepared to hear his side of the farthest And everybody will be singing ing audiences in the story. Among the hardest survival it Melbourne, However, no sooner the hubby had gone out- Learn from these streets, it can (Ohhhh, ohhhh, ohhhhh, Australia, recently, station, romeo was at it again. He was seen with be bleak ohhhh) with their profes- her and two others. And not too long ago, he was reprimanded for Except no defeat, surrender And you and I will be singing sionalism as enter- retreat it something similar - getting involved with those tainers. who are fit to be his daughters! (Ohhhh, ohhhh, ohhhhh, Those who were So we struggling, fighting to ohhhh) fortunate to catch eat and And we all will be singing it their act, described Pen Pals We wondering when we'll be (Ohhh, ohh, ohh, ohh) the father-son com- Pen Pals free bination as ! Name: Felecia Mae Coomer So we patiently wait, for that (Repeat Chorus twice) absolutely fantas- ! Age: 21. fateful day tic. !Gender: Female. It's not far away, so for now we When I get older, when I get The feedback ! Address: 1209, Olen Road, Holly Hill, Florida say older was overwhelming, 32117, United States of America. I will be stronger, just like a with many saying ! Hobbies/Interests: Baking, reading, going out (Repeat Chorus) Wavin' Flag that Joey was pow- with friends, going to the beach and enjoying life Just like a Wavin' Flag, just erful and very ener- ! E-mail: [email protected] So many wars, settling scores like a Wavin' Flag getic on stage, and that his songs, from Neil Joey indicated to "Star Track" that he is ! Occupation: Full time culinary student. Bringing us promises, leaving Flag, flag, just like a Wavin' enjoying every moment of his shows now, (Kind of pen pal I am looking for: A pen pal my Diamond's song catalogue, were pure magic. age or older. Someone who can tell me about their life us poor Flag The icing on the cake for Joey's friends more than he has ever done before. and confide in me as a friend. A person with a differ- I heard them say, love is the and fans, who were at the show in "The excitement of performing with ent culture would be most interesting so that we may way *Sent by: Kylie (Pretty Girl) learn from each other along the way) Melbourne, was the appearance of Luke on one's family can only be matched by the Love is the answer, that's what of Colombo ! If you are keen to make friends with readers of stage. joy of being in front of such appreciative they say audiences and having the pleasure of this page, send us your name, age, gender, address, At the age of 18, he is a gifted guitarist hobbies/interests, school/occupation, and e-mail and, to the delight of the audience, rocked experienced music journalists, like you, supporting it," said Joey. address/contact number (if any). World Singles Chart the scene and showed them that he, in his ! Write to: Ivan Alvis, C/o "Star Track," The own right, is an extremely talented musician 1. California Gurls - Katy Perry, feat. 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