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Audience goes wild at auditorium concert |
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Written by Thomas Watson
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Monday, 06 October 2008 |
Nostalgia took the stage at the Sweetwater Municipal Auditorium this weekend as special musical guests Al Nelson and Bennie Wheels performed as Roy Orbison and Johnny Cash, respectively.
Sweetwater resident and second grade teacher at Southeast Elementary School Crystal Meneses opened up the night’s events with a performance of Gloria Estefan’s “Conga.” Audience members joined in the fun by making a conga line and dancing through the aisles together.
Up next was Al Nelson and his “Rock N Soul Show.”
Nelson has been named Outstanding Pop Entertainer at the annual Terry Awards and has performed several times at the Sweetwater Municipal Auditorium, as Elvis and Paul McCartney among others.
Nelson encouraged audience participation with his performance of several classic hits including, “The Streak,” “Johnny B. Goode,” and many others.
Nelson has been performing for more than 20 years. He has a four octave vocal range.
“I sure am happy to be back here in Sweetwater,” said Nelson during a break in his performance, “You guys know how to make someone feel welcome.”
Nelson would return to the stage later than night as Roy Orbison. He performed several of Orbison’s greatest hits including “Pretty Woman.”
Special guest Bennie Wheels performed that night as Johnny Cash, singing several legendary hits including “A Boy Named Sue.” Wheels’ wife Renee, as June Carter Cash, also performed several duets with her husband to the delight of the crowd.
“It’s hard to explain the connection I feel with my audiences,” said Bennie Wheels, “Portraying Johnny Cash is a mighty big shadow to fill, but I believe it is without a doubt, my calling.”
“We’re very pleased to have Al back here and with Bennie and Renee,” said Auditorium board president Larry Ludlum, “I think we all have some great new memories.” |
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 07 October 2008 )
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