KEEPING IT REAL

with the De Lanerolle Brothers

Beginning this year in the most significant way possible, the ever famous duo - the De Lanerolle Brothers, hosted the first of ten concerts in celebration of their 10th year anniversary. Primarily organised by the S. Thomas’ College Old Boys

batches of 1992 and 1999,

“Keeping it Real”, featuring our favourite Brothers was held last Monday, the 28th of January 2019 at the BMICH, as an initiative to raise funds for the third phase of their School Library project. The Brothers, as always, put on a spectacular show and were nothing short of magnificent in their singing. From the very inception, they had the audience mesmerised and in good spirits, and we expected nothing less from this incredible veteran duo. In addition, the show also featured the primary and middle school choirs of S. Thomas's College, as well as The Voice by Ishan De Lanerolle.

“Simply the best, Better than all the rest, Better than anyone, anyone I've ever met” were the classic lyrics by Tina Turner that started off the evening. This was followed by many hit songs like “My Girl”, “Save the last dance for me”, “Yesterday” and “Have you ever seen the rain”, just to name a few. “Sing

a song for the children” was the harmonious melody we enjoyed as the Primary Choir of S. Thomas’ College joined the Brothers on stage. This was followed with the Middle School Choir joining in to sing the ever famous and much loved “Waterloo” by Abba. I particularly enjoyed “Try a little

Kindness”, the Frank Sinatra version of “My Way” and

“Burning Love” by Elvis Presley.

“Kokomo” and “Those Magic Changes” were the songs sung by The Voice led by

Ishan De Lanerolle.

Amidst shouts of an encore, the brothers wrapped up the concert with the final song “Proud Mary”, another classic hit by Tina

Turner. DLB Squared directed by Shobi Perera which accompanied the brothers were certainly remarkable, and evidently played a vital role throughout the show.

The concert was truly magnificent and the Brothers were outstanding, once again showing us why they are one of the biggest names in the Sri Lankan music industry. Even after years of performing they never fail to bring an exciting twist onstage, not just with their singing but also their personalities.

From the very inception, they had the audience mesmerised and in good spirits