Twist & Shout headlines

 University of Evansville homecoming

Twist & Shout heads to southern Indiana November 14 to headline the University of Evansville’s homecoming weekend celebration.  The Friday night show follows homecoming class dinners for classes ending in “3” or “8” at The Centre in downtown Evansville.  Showtime is 8:30 p.m.

We’re planning a very special show,” said Rob Gallas, who plays and sings as John Lennon and is a ’73 graduate of the U of E.  “We’ll build to a twist contest to the song (naturally) “Twist & Shout”, then launch into some of the 50’s and 60s Beatles covers for those graduates of the 1958 and 1963 classes.  We’re also adding songs from those who influenced the Beatles sound, like Elvis, Buddy Holly, The Everly Brothers and Chuck Berry.”  We even do several Beatles songs influenced by country-western artists and then finish with a great selection of Beatles’ hits, both ballads and rockers.

All University of Evansville alumni are welcome.  The Friday night event is free to dinner guests.  Admission to the public at the door is $10.  To learn more, visit www.evansville.edu and click on “alumni.”  

The band celebrates 8 years together

Tony Kidonakis, Rob Gallas, Joe Garcia, Jim Dunn and Bob Dobro are celebrating the band’s 8th anniversary this fall.  Tony, Rob, Joe and Jim started playing together as a 4-man unit in September, 2000, and Bob joined the band as its keyboard impresario in 2002.

During that time Twist & Shout has performed at numerous corporate events as well as public events at Taste of Chicago, U.S. Cellular Field, United Center and at many local clubs including Harry’s in Arlington Heights, Frankie’s Blue Room in Naperville and Excalibur in Chicago.   

Watch for our next show in the Chicago area.  Twist & Shout is available for corporate entertainment bookings and limited club bookings.  Call 630/319-6655 for more information.

Tony Kidonakis (Paul)     Jim Dunn (Ringo)

Joe Garcia (George)       Rob Gallas (John)

Bob Dobro (Keyboards)