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The nation’s favourite Simon and Garfunkel Tribute slip slide into Blackburn’s Empire on Theatre on 29th October 2011. Hits such as Mrs Robinson, Homeward Bound, The Sounds of Silence and Bridge Over Troubled Water have established Paul Simon as one of the top songwriters of all time.
‘The Sounds of Simon’ cover all of these and more, including You Can Call Me Al, Graceland, and other songs from Paul Simon’s amazing solo career.
In all, the two- hour show covers over 25 hits from four decades. The show has delighted theatre audiences up and down the UK for the past three years with its note-perfect reproduction of the award-winning harmonies of the duo, as well as the much publicised friction between the two singers.
Steve Green and Ben Bowden, 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’. The two have even recorded a special live version of Homeward Bound on the very station where Paul Simon is reputed to have written the song. Paul Simon wrote the song on Widnes station platform in 1965 when he was touring the UK as a solo artist.
“We’re really looking forward to playing the Empire,” says Ben. “This is our first time in the town, and it’s always nice to bring the show somewhere new.”
The 2011 Bookends Tour started in August and will continue through to December.
Tickets are £10 and are available from the box office on 01254 685500 or online from www.thwaitesempiretheatre.co.uk You can also visit their website at www.soundsofsimon.co.uk
We are giving away two free tickets to the show. The competition is open to any UK residents not connected to the band or its organisation in any way. Only one entry per email address will be considered but if you want to double your chance of winning either follow Blackburn Life on Twitter @BlackburnLife or Like our facebook page www.facebook.com/blackburnlife
To have a chance of winning answer the astoundingly simple question below, and send your answers by email to [email protected] stating your full name, and if you want to double your chance of winning, also your name on twitter or your full facebook profile name.
The question is: Where is Paul Simon reputed to have written the song ‘Homeward Bound’?
The closing date for the competition is midnight on Sunday 23rd October 2011, and winner will be drawn randomly from the correct answers.
Our decision is final, and no correspondence will be entered into.