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A fabulous tribute to the most exciting era of music ever.

Mel's show features many of the best loved songs from those halcyon days. Great instrumentals, fabulous solo singers and the exciting rock and pop hits from the 60's beat groups are all performed closely to the original hits. Rock n' roll to country, countless No. 1 pop hits and powerful ballads - all taking you back in time!

Authentic tonic suits and cuban heeled, winklepicker Chelsea boots, through to colourful Mod 'gear' from Carnaby Street set the scene for a Swingin' Sixties event. Great guitars, as used by the original artists, help to recreate that great sixties sound that Mel Harris has become known for throughout the country.
From small restaurants to 5000 seater concerts, Mel's tribute to those fabulous 60's acts has been entertaining audiences since 1990.

» Quotes

• "A complete one-man 60s show who just oozes talent" - The Beat Goes On - Sixties Magazine
• "Highly original and entertaining showman" - Brian Poole - The Tremeloes
• "Mel helps keep Merseybeat alive" - Tony Crane - The Merseybeats
• "A barrage of 60's hits all played and sung brilliantly" - Paul (Beaky) Bennett
• "A performer of the highest class" - The Beat Goes On - Sixties Magazine

» The Show

Mel's act is completely self contained with a full range PA system. Apart from his lead vocals and guitar playing, his backing is reinforced with the latest in digital technology to give multiple instruments and five part vocal harmonies. No pre recordings are used and the high tech equipment is there to augment Mel's talent, not to replace it. A computer controlled halogen lighting system is used (with haze effects if required.) Any size of venue is transformed into a 'Big Gig' atmosphere.

» Artistes and Venues

Mel has appeared in cabaret & theatre shows with over 75 topline acts including:
Shakin' Stevens
Searchers
Edwin Starr
ELO Pt ll
Helen Shapiro
Drifters
Troggs
Marty Wilde
Sister Sledge
Toyah Wilcox
Swinging Blue Jeans
Heatwave
Animals
Odyssey
Bay City Rollers
Merseybeats
Hermans Hermits
Tremeloes
Marmalade

At venues including:
Wembley Conference Centre
Aberdeen Music Hall
Blackpool Arena
Brighton Centre
Croydon's Fairfield Halls

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