TERRE HAUTE —
For Myles Savage, lead singer of The Platters, it’s hitting those first three notes of that golden oldie “Only You” that reminds him of why he loves to perform.
“As I hit those first three notes, people just go crazy. I love being able to look out in the audience and see their faces, and see the tears in the eyes of the ladies. It grabs you from way back to a time when you first discovered love. It’s always a special time when you can touch on a memory from those tender years,” Savage said.
The stars from The Temptations, The Platters, The Coasters and The Drifters bring their Encore Tour Series to Tilson Auditorium at Indiana State University at 7 p.m. Oct. 1
The performance will raise funds for the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 972.
“I must say it has been a wonderful career,” Savage said. “Along the way, I have had the pleasure to perform with not only great friends in the industry like Chuck Berry, Chubby Checker, The Penguins and other great doo wop acts, but also old friends like Cab Calloway in the Broadway show ‘Bubbling Brown Sugar’ and many, many more. I had a barrel of fun as the Tin Man in ‘The Wiz.’
Once I got a call to go on a tour all over Europe with George Gershwin’s ‘Porgy and Bess’ and play Robins. The breaks between The Platters were nice, but my heart will always be interwoven with songs like ‘Twilight Time,’ ‘My Prayer,’ ‘The Great Pretender,’ ‘Harbor Lights’ and ‘Only You.’”
For the Tilson Auditorium concert, Savage will be joined by Wendell Noble, lead singer of The Temptations Salute, Sam White, lead singer from The Cornell Gunther’s Coasters and Ramon Noble, lead singer from The Beary Hobb’s Drifters.
Each of the performers will perform his group’s classic songs while backed by members of the other groups.
“We’ve all taken time to learn each others’ routines and adapt to each others’ styles,” Savage said. “The difference between The Platters and The Drifters is that The Drifters are very flamboyant with the style of their dance steps. With ours, everything is very cool and elegant. But it’s fun to get kind of wild.”
Being able to perform the other groups’ hits, such as “Charlie Brown,” “Under the Boardwalk” and “My Girl” is something he really enjoys. Savage says that while their shows tend to draw a primarily older crowd, the younger audiences will find something to appreciate as well.
“Young people love the music too”, he said. “We have the old style routines and choreography … none of the hip hop stuff. It’s the old Las Vegas flair. Younger people call it ‘old school,’ but they can see that their parents and grandparents are hip and cool people.”
Concerts
Stars from Temptations, Platters, Coasters, Drifters in TH
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- Concert listing: June 6, 2013
- Concert listings: May 30, 2013
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Concert listings: May 23, 2013
TICKET SALES
Aug. 5 — D-PRYDE, at Deluxe, Old National Centre, Indianapolis, 8 p.m. Tickets: $15, on sale 10 a.m. Friday. (*) -
Concert listings: May 16, 2013
Cancellation
July 16 — BON JOVI, at Klipsch Music Center, Noblesville, 7:30 p.m. Pre-sale tickets will be refunded to buyer’s account.
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Concert Listings, May 9, 2013
Friday — BRAD PAISLEY, at Klipsch Music Center, Noblesville, 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $28.25 and $80.25. (*)
Saturday — PAUL ANKA, at Murat Theatre, Old National Centre, Indianapolis, 7 p.m. Tickets: $ 41.50 and $96. (*) -
‘Mummies’ stay cryptic in answers to questions about themselves
Members of the funk-R&B band Here Come the Mummies apparently intend to take their true identities to the grave.
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Willie Nelson & Family to play IU Auditorium on April 6
New Covenant Productions will present “An Evening with Willie Nelson and Family” live in concert at 7:30 p.m. on April 6 at Indiana University Auditorium in Bloomington.
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Colts sign nose tackle
Another day, more player signings for the Indianapolis Colts.
Nose tackle Aubrayo Franklin agreed to terms with the Colts on Tuesday evening and officially signed with the team Wednesday. Franklin (6-1, 315) is a 10-year NFL veteran with stops in Baltimore (2003-06), San Francisco (2007-10), New Orleans (2011) and San Diego (2012). -
Concerts: March 21, 2013
CANCELLATION
April 9 — MORRISSEY with KRISTEEN YOUNG, at Murat Theatre, Old National Centre, Indianapolis, 8 p.m. Tickets: $49.50, $35 and $25. Refunds available at point of purchase. - CONCERTS: Feb. 14, 2013
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Singer-songwriter, Hutsonville native to perform in home county
After the January release of her new single, “I’m Not Gonna Let You,” Nashville singer-songwriter Roxie Randle will perform Feb. 7 in the Illinois county where she grew up.
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Concert listings: Jan. 24, 2013
SOLD OUT
Today — PHILLIP PHILLIPS, at Red Skelton Performing Arts Center, Vincennes University, 6:30 and 9 p.m.
Friday — ED SHEERAN, at Egyptian Room, Old National Centre, Indianapolis, 7 p.m. -
At Home on Stage: Upcoming concert brings Grammy-nominated band and singer-guitarist back to Terre Haute
A club in New York City or the front room of the Eldredges’ house near West Terre Haute. The setting never fazed Terry Eldredge, even as a teenager. He could play music anywhere, bold and confident.
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Concert listings: Jan. 17, 2013
SOLD OUT
Jan. 24 — PHILLIP PHILLIPS, at Red Skelton Performing Arts Center, Vincennes University, 6:30 and 9 p.m.
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Strength in second half suits ISU
On 10 occasions, Indiana State’s men’s basketball team has scored more points in the second half of its games than it has the first.
- Concerts: Dec. 20, 2012
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Terre Haute’s Judson Hill band to unveil new album
The four-member group hopes its new album, “Beauty in Goodbye,” catches ears in the recording industry. They’ll unveil the 10-song CD in their hometown of Terre Haute this weekend, and play it live in March at Nashville’s iconic 12th & Porter club.
- Concerts: Dec. 13, 2012
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Indianapolis Symphonic Choir adds third Christmas performance
The Indianapolis Symphonic Choir’s upcoming annual Christmas performances of “Festival of Carols” have attracted audiences larger than expected.
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TH North Holiday Showcase set
Terre Haute North Vigo High School will present its second annual Holiday Showcase on Friday and Saturday at the school.
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