Tuesday 5th July, 2011 3 Star Track Album Noeline Honter - the crowd loved her performance one person left the venue dissatisfied with the usic lovers in Melbourne, Australia, events of the night. have had a few weeks of fantastic Event organizer, Nimal Alwis, the Director Mmusical fare recently, mainly due to and Producer of Sri Lanka's weekly pro- some bands from overseas, and also home gramme, Channel 31, on Australia's ethnic net- grown talent, who have churned it out in their work, was pleased with the response to the own inimitable style. But what happened at dance. the Channel 31's "Stars on Parade" dinner He said, "We have now reached a milestone dance was quite something else. with the show, having passed its 400th episode, Reporting from Melbourne, Australia, which is a great achievement. During these Trevine Rodrigo, of the Lanka Times past few years the show has improved in quali- Melbourne, has this to say: ty, content and popularity with an emphasis on Springvale Town, in Melbourne, hosted diversity of news and entertainment". some of the best of yesteryear and the blend Keith Potger left the stage to a resounding could not get better. ovation. His three-song contribution included Former singing sensation, now turned the memorable Seekers hit, "I'll Never Find A newsreader, Noeline Honter, former Seekers You," which drew a thunderous applause. front man, Sri Lankan-born Keith Potger, Noeline Honter then vowed Melbourne with baila "King" Desmond de Silva and two Gold a series of old hits that were delivered with album winner in Australia, Derrick J, made a great aplomb. She showed that she has lost combination that will not be forgotten in one none of her professional singing ability and of the best dinner dances ever held in her overwhelming stage personality endeared Australia. her to all as the 'after performance mobbing' My wife, Anne, and I have not been to a proved. DDoonn''tt WWaannnnaa recent function that served up such a cock- Derrick J and his sexy backup dancers then tail of vintage brilliance that had dance took the floor to entertain the appreciative goers in frenzy as the star performers crowd. His floor show was choreographed with enthralled everyone with their own brand of absolute class. GGoo HHoommee musical expertise. Desmond de Silva took up the rear but his While there was no brilliance of a band awesome performance, with the traditional like Mirage, who performed in Melbourne bailas, ensured that the interest was kept alive. Jason Derulo just recently, the night provided a top fare as You could not have asked for a better per- Sandra, Esric and the fantastic Replay 6 former to take the last gig of the night because Check that out what they From the window to the wall churned up a scintillating performance of the veteran singer ensured that every dance playing This club is jumping till their own, while backing it up with a superb goers' last drop of energy was expended as he That's my song, that's my tomorrow accompaniment to the visiting stars. Keith lit up the night with his enthusiasm and envi- song Is it daylight or is it nigh Potger, however, did his own thing. He strad- able style that few can match. Where my drinks time dled his guitar and wowed the 400-plus pres- For a fleeting moment, he stunned his fans I've been waiting much too Desmond's energized ent with his own brand of musical genius. with an aerobic display that only an ex-airman long, much too long 1 o'clock, 2 o'clock, 3 o'clock, 4 act. (Pic by Johann What it finally delivered was the at his age can pull off. He did help cap off a And this girl in my lap pass- We gon' tear the club up till Jayasinha - SNNI immense depth of musical talent in wonderful night's entertainment and left the ing out, she's a blonde Australia (of Sri Lankan heritage) and not stage to a resounding encore. The last thing on my mind is [(Repeat Chorus) Melbourne) going home Let the club shut down henever I meet up with my musician pals, rate is in the region of Rs. 40,000 per gig, she is From the window to the wall We won't go, oh, oh, oh we always talk about the good old past…and offered pittance for her performance. Seen 'N' Heard This club is jumping, till Burn it down to the flow oh, Walso have a good (fun) laugh about the activ- She's been married a couple of times now, but has HEARD…they were discussing the tomorrow oh, oh ities of some of the artistes. created problems for quite a few possibilities of taking some action Is it daylight or is it nigh Ayo me say day oh Right now, the fun talk seems to be centered on a other marriages! against those artistes who perform time Daylight come and we don't certain female vocalist. Yes, the going is certain- on stage, at public shows, using back- 1 o'clock, 2 o'clock, 3 o'clock 4 wanna go home I don't know whether they are right in classifying ly rough for this particu- ing tracks, containing vocals and, in We gon' tear the club up till her as a 'marriage breaker,' but she seems to be thriv- lar singer, and they say some instances, applause as well. ing in that scene! it's all due to her arro- They say the public is being taken Chorus: I just met this sexy Haitian In the recent past, things haven't gone right for gant and unprofession- for a massive ride by these unscrupu- Dayo, me say Dayo girl moving like a dancer al attitude. lous performers who look to making Daylight come and we don't Told her and her girlfriends big money - the easy way. wanna go home let's meet in my cabana Fans are all unaware that they are Yeah, so we losing control Ask me where the party's at, being cheated. Turn the lights low 'cause we baby, I'm the answer about to get blown Have another drink with me shawty, where your manners Pen Pals Let the club shut down Take another shot, another ! Name: Ranga Chalitha Perera. We won't go, oh, oh, oh shot, shot, shot, shot The Italian ! Age: 20. Burn it down to the flow, oh, I can make it hot, make it ! Gender: Male. oh, oh hot, hot ! Address: C/o M. P. C. Perera, Dayo, me say dayo Narakkalliya, Norochcholaya. Daylight come and we don't (Repeat Chorus) ! Hobbies/Interests: Reading, watch- wanna go home connection! ing TV,playing the guitar and chatting Let the club shut down on Facebook. We drink the whole bottle but We won't go, oh, oh, oh her, although in the early stages of her singing ! E-Mail: it ain't over, over Burn it down to the flow, oh, career, she certainly did have a good thing going. [email protected] Everybody jumping on the oh, oh Unfortunately, they say, she never appreciated all [email protected] sofa, sofa Ayo me say day oh the good that came her way, and she now comes into (Keen to have pen pals, between the Standing on the chairs Daylight come and we don't that category of 'also ran.' ages of 16 - 20). Standing on the bar wanna go home The fun talk at present is about her marriage to a ! If you are keen to make friends with No matter day or night I'm guy who was doing it the Italian way at a restaurant readers of this page, send us your shining *Sent by: Kylie (Pretty in the city. name, age, gender, address, Bitch I'm a star Girl) of Colombo The music and food combination brought them hobbies/interests, school/occupation, together, but those in authority didn't approve of and e-mail address (if any). World Singles Chart such a connection and he was asked to look around ! Write to; Ivan Alvis, C/o "Star for an alternative to keep the home fires burning. 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