PRESS RELEASE

THE FAREWELL TOUR…

From Carnegie Hall to Sidney

THE NYLONS

Saturday, November 5 at Mary Winspear Centres’
Charlie White Theatre in Sidney.
Tickets are $49.50 (plus Facility Fee & Service Charges)
Charge by phone 250-656-0275 or online at www.marywinspear.ca.

Rock.It Boy Entertainment presents THE NYLONS – FAREWELL TOUR on Saturday, November 5 at Mary Winspear Centres’ Charlie White Theatre, 2243 Beacon Avenue, Sidney. Tickets are $49.50 (plus Facility Fee & Service Charges) available at the Theatre Box Office. Charge by phone 250-656-0275 or online at www.marywinspear.ca.

The acappella quartet THE NYLONS are one of Canadaʼs top international success stories. Having performed more than 1000 concerts worldwide their parade of hits include “(Na Na Hey Hey) Kiss Him Goodbye”, “The Lion Sleeps Tonight”, “Please”, “Happy Together”, “Drift Away”, “Stepping Stone”, “Bop ‘Til You Drop”, “Chain Gang”, “Up On the Roof”, “Prince of Darkness”, “Poison Ivy”, “Combat Zone”, “Wildfire” and “The Stars Are Ours”. Using only their amazing voices THE NYLONS are renowned for their vibrant live shows, featuring dazzling harmonies, smooth arrangements, tight choreography, and fabulous showmanship.

From Toronto to Carnegie Hall, THE NYLONS have earned their place in history. Billboard Magazine comments, “Dazzling acappella vocalizing.” The Miami Herald adds, “Sheer style, sheer energy.” And Variety concludes, “Fast paced, dynamic and sold out!” Their first album The Nylons (1982) went gold in only two months, going on to become a Canadian platinum seller, a feat repeated with their second album One Size Fits All (1982). In all THE NYLONS have seven gold and platinum records. They are now celebrating their JUNO nomination for BEST JAZZ VOCAL ALBUM (2011) for their 15th release Skin Tight. In addition they have garnered a Tokyo Music Festival award, and a Canadian Juno. Their song “That Kind Of Man” was used in the feature film The Tin Man and their version of “Up The Ladder To The Roof” was used in the movie Made In Heaven. Their recordings have been played aboard the space shuttle and they have made numerous major media appearances including The Tonight Show and Good Morning America.

For more about THE NYLONS please visit: www.thenylons.com.

Rock.It Boy Entertainment presents THE NYLONS – FAREWELL TOUR on Saturday, November 5 at Mary Winspear Centres’ Charlie White Theatre, 2243 Beacon Avenue, Sidney. Tickets are $49.50 (plus Facility Fee & Service Charges) available at the Theatre Box Office. Charge by phone 250-656-0275 or online at www.marywinspear.ca. Doors 7:00PM. Show 7:30PM.

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