The nation’s favourite Simon and Garfunkel tribute returns to The Assembly Hall in Melksham on the 22nd Sept with their acclaimed show, ‘From The Sound of Silence to The Rhythm of The Saints.’
The longest-running tribute of its type, and now in its tenth year of touring, The Sounds of Simon has delighted theatre audiences up and down the UK with its note-perfect reproduction of the award-winning harmonies of the duo, as well as the much-publicised friction between the two singers.
In all, the two-hour show covers hits released by Simon and Garfunkel over the course of their 10 years together and tracks the development of Paul Simon’s solo career, asking the question; how does a young folksinger with dreams of singing rock and roll, go from writing songs of separation and loneliness and singing them with his childhood friend, to writing and producing Grammy award-winning albums that embrace influences from South Africa and Brazil?
“This show aims to find out, taking you on a journey across time and continent, sampling some of the finest music along the way with video clips, stories, and memories from the last 50+ years.
Ben Bowden and Adam Ellis, who play the duo on stage, have been described by music writers as ‘the world’s best Simon and Garfunkel tribute’ and their full band show as ‘a musical feast for anyone who loves the songs of Paul Simon’.
They recently released their new live album, ‘Hints and Allegations’. Adam enjoys the challenge of playing these songs saying, “It’s great to take a songwriter as brilliant as Paul Simon and then track his development over 30 years. The evening will show how a songwriter practises and develops his craft.”
The show is accompanied by archive footage of Simon and Garfunkel, allowing the stars to tell their own story.
Ben was recently featured on BBC’s The One Show, performing as Paul Simon and talking about Paul’s visit to England in 1965. It was on this trip that Paul reputedly wrote his hit, Homeward Bound. This hit, along with many others, features in the show.
This is the band’s return to the town. “We had a great time last year,” says Ben. Tickets are £15 and are available online from www.melkshamtown.co.uk/assembly-hall-events or from the box office on 01225 709887. Further details are available at www.soundsofsimon.co.uk
