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SHA NA NA IN CONCERT:
Sha Na Na have been paying homage to the golden age of rock and roll since the late '60s, sparking a full-blown '50s revival with the throwback greaser image they presented to the world in 1969 at their legendary Woodstock appearance. Their pompadours may have gone white over the years, but these guys still know how to rock, taking the stage in greaser-inspired costumes and tearing through early rock classics with a showmanship that would make Elvis proud. On tour in 2014, the band will treat fans to their classic hits as well as their beloved contributions to the Grease film soundtrack at the Hollywood Bowl's annual Grease Sing-A-Long.
BACKGROUND SNAPSHOT:
Formed in the late '60s by a group of a cappella singers from New York's Columbia University, Sha Na Na's retro-rock leanings contrasted with the hippie counterculture movement prevalent at the time. The band received some early exposure opening for the Grateful Dead and the Kinks, but it was their 1969 set at Woodstock that really put them on the map. That performance, and its subsequent inclusion in the widely distributed Woodstock documentary, set off a veritable '50s revival craze, inspiring countless other bands and planting the seeds for wildly popular productions like Grease and Happy Days. The band's appearance in the Grease film adaptation, along with their contributions to the soundtrack, further fueled their fame, cementing a legacy that continues to draw hordes of fans to their electric live shows.
FANS WHO BOUGHT TICKETS SAY:
"Sha Na Na rocked. Would definitely go to see again. Sound was just right that you could hear the songs & interaction on stage. Brought the audience on stage to interact with them. Sounded just like the good old days."
"They sounded great. We had a blast singing along, laughing at all their fun craziness, and acting like kids again! Highly recommend Sha Na Na for a blast from the past and a hilarious time!"
” The show was entertaining and interactive with the audience. Played classic songs that everyone could sing and dance along to. Worth the money and you won't be disappointed!!"
This was a surprise for my husbands birthday and we both enjoyed the show. It was entertaining - funny - lively show. We were surprised how they went from one song to another. Not sure how they would be - being on the older side. But boy they could jam!!!
Amazing show! Glad you brought them back. This is our 4th time seeing them and we had just as much fun as we did at the first. They get older, as do we, but they don't lose their love of music. Keep up the good work!
The show was entertaining and interactive with the audience. Played classic songs that everyone could sing and dance along to. Worth the money and you won't be disappointed!!
Saw these guys years ago when Bowzer was with the group. They were in St. Charles recently and put on one heck of a show! Everyone was in the aisle, dancing, clapping along, laughing and having a great time. Some even came in 50s gear and costumes. Great selections on their playlist. They put the other oldies shows to shame! These guys know what Rock 'n' Roll and Doo Wop is all about! Would love to go back and see them again. If you love this music, don't miss their show. You will have a great time.
Sha Na Na totally rocked at Penn's Peak on November 12, 2010. I've been waiting for about 40 years, since I was around 12 or 13 years old, to see them & they did NOT disappoint me! They had the audience singing & dancing in their seats & when they sang "The Hokey Pokey", everyone was out of their seats & singing & dancing! A great time was had by all. I can't wait to see them again!
IT WAS FANTASTIC!!!!!! GO SEE THIS SHOW !!!! A+++++
This was a performance by the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Pops with Sha Na Na. The opening was superb with Marvin Hamlisch conducting the symphony doing a series of 1950's songs. Mr. Hamlisch brings a unique style of humor and fun to every one of his performances. The orchestra performed for approx. 50 minutes including a new composition by a local university student. It is evident that Marvin Hamlisch revels in promoting young talent as I have seen him do it a number of times and it is gratifying to witness. As always the performance was superb. After an intermission the orchestra returned with Sha Na Na. The members of Sha Na Na were attired in 50's clothes and a couple had the "greaser" hair style. Their performance was fun and at times very good but at times was lacking in voice quality. Some of this may have been due to a lack of volume by the sound system but some was due to, regrettably, voices not being what they used to be. The two best singing performances of the night were done by younger members of the group, Michael Brown and Gene Jaramillo. A lot of credit goes to the three members who have been with the groups for over 40 years but to be honest they do miss Jon "Bowzer" Bauman who is no longer with the group. His antics were missed, although replicated by the other members, and so was his great bass voice. Overall a fun night. The interaction between Sha Na Na, the audience and Marvin Hamlisch was very entertaining.
It brought me back to watching Shanana in front of our console t.v.They rocked and had us all on our feet singing along ! How could you not know all the words ?They still had the 'greaser' look too. AAAAHHHH JUST LIKE HIGH SCHOOL !
