Sun Records: The Concert
21 May 2025ABOUT
On July 18, 1953, Presley first walked through the doors of the Memphis Recording Service at the Sun Record Company, now commonly known as Sun Records, paid $3.98 and recorded a double-sided demo acetate, My Happiness and That's When Your Heartaches Begin. The rest became Rock’n’Roll history!
Revisit the blessed recording studio and the legendary record label that brought you Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, Carl Perkins, Rufus Thomas and scores more rockin' pioneers, as they once again come to life live on stage.
The distinctive sound we know and love today was crafted from gospel, blues, hillbilly, country, boogie and western swing by musical visionary Sam Phillips. From his trailblazing Memphis studio, Sam Phillips brought us That's Alright Mama, Great Balls of Fire, I Walk the Line, Whole Lotta Shakin', Bear Cat, Blue Suede Shoes, Good Rockin' Tonight... among hundreds of hits that would influence the world of music for generations to come. Sam transcended musical and racial barriers and under his guidance, the 'Sun Sound' was born.
Featuring musical instruments of the era, starring a multi-talented cast of singers and a supporting cast of amazing musicians, the sound of Sun is brought to life live on stage in the official concert show that takes you back to the birthplace of rock'n'roll.
Supported and endorsed by The Sun Entertainment Corporation, USA - long live rock'n'roll... long live Sun!
DETAILS
Wed 21 May, 7.30pm
Tickets: £28.50
ABOUT THE VENUE
Set in the centre of Weston-super-Mare, The Playhouse programme of events includes around 350 performances a year, attracting over 110,000 customers to the venue. The quality, range and diversity of the events has established the theatre as the home of live entertainment in Weston - from comedy to ballet, kids shows to live music. Plus the theatre regularly sees local schools and performing arts groups take to the stage for their annual productions and dance festivals.
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