SFCC Matinee Series: Paul Edison February 3, 2009

The South Florida Community College Matinee Series presents an entertaining afternoon with singer Paul Edison, on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 1:30 p.m., in the SFCC Auditorium.

Edison pays tribute to the greats, including Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, and Neil Diamond. For 15 years,he has been a headline entertainer with many of the world’s most exclusive cruise lines.

A dynamic performer by any standard, Edison was born in Liverpool, England. At the time, the Beatles and the Mersey Sound were changing the whole music scene. In the 1960s, it seemed like everyone was in a band, and Paul Edison was no exception. At age 16, Edison fronted his own band and shared the stage with Gerry and the Pacemakers, the Hollies, Billy J.Kramer, and a host of 1960s legends. It was an exciting time and laid the foundation for a fabulous singing career that has prospered for more than four decades.

After mastering the British music scene, Edison hit the United States, touring with great American icons like the Supremes, Martha Reeves and the Vandellas, Roy Orbison, Gene Pitney, and the Four Seasons. Today, he performs in concert featuring the voices of Frank Sinatra, Tom Jones, Neil Diamond, Tony Bennett, Bobby Darin, Matt Monro, Vic Damone, and many more. His vocalizations evoke great emotion with his audience, along with his humor and great stage presence.

The Matinee Series is sponsored by Rick and Jean Moyer, Dr. and Mrs. Placido M. Roquiz Jr., and Drs. Abe and Carmelita Lim.

Tickets for this performance range from $11 to $18 and may be purchased online http://performances.southflorida.edu 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Tickets may also be purchased Monday – Friday, 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. by calling the SFCC Box Office at (863) 784-7178 or by visiting the SFCC Box Office located at the SFCC Auditorium, 600 West College Drive, Highlands Campus, Avon Park.

Official Website: http://performances.southflorida.edu