Old school rock and roll to shine in one-night only show
Whether it is reminiscing of simpler times before smartphones and the constant 'busyness' we seem to find ourselves in, or just a love of all things retro, a fondness for the past is real.
A group that knows this well is The Zep Boys, a Led Zeppelin tribute band that has been around for five decades, shredding their way across stages worldwide.
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Describing themselves as 'the ultimate concept band' with frontman Vince Contarino taking centre stage, the group and their band Kashmir Orchestra are unleashing on Crown Theatre on June 21 with their show, Zeppelin Soars Again.
It is a powerful and exhilarating two hours of delicate and hard rock hits with howling vocals, dynamic rhythms and unbridled orchestral majesty, just as the original Led Zeppelin would have wanted.
If belting out the high notes during a five decade successful career were not enough, the Zep Boys have recently been inducted into the Adelaide Festival Centre Walk of Fame, claiming the public choice star.
'I am overwhelmed with gratitude and humility for this wonderful recognition... this is such a special acknowledgement... Rock on!' Contarino said of the award.
The night of nostalgia also includes Belle Hendrik channelling the raw, passionate energy of Janis Joplin, performing hits Mercedes Benz, Piece Of My Heart and Cry Baby amongst others.
A performance that sounds as though it will be peak nostalgia that will honour the 60's Queen of rock and roll.
A significant nod to legends of rock and roll past, with a significant dose of nostalgia, is sure to wow crowds of all ages.
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