NEWS RELEASE
FRANKLY SPEAKING
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Rock On returns to Algoma University’s Speak Easy stage for an encore performance and thrilling Halloween party. The show will feature live music by Frankly Speaking covering six decades of rock and roll. You will also experience a spectacular visual journey that pays tribute to rock history.
The show tells unforgettable stories of legendary artists and highlights significant social events that changed our lives forever. The musical storyline will feature hits from Elton John, The Eagles, Prince, Queen, The Tragically Hip, David Bowie, The Beatles, Adele, U2 and much more. See it! Hear it! Feel it!
Saturday, Oct. 28 at 8 p.m.
Tickets $10
Algoma University’s SpeakEasy Lounge
The story behind Rock On
Since early 2016 the music world has sadly seen the deaths of David Bowie, Glenn Frey, Prince, George Michael, Leonard Cohen and most recently Tom Petty. The music of these cherished stars has left a lasting impact on society and compelled Frankly Speaking, made of Frank Gioia and Frank Greco, to pay tribute to these and many other artists.
The musicians / educators have created a production that sees the live performance of unforgettable songs with edited film and imagery transform into a rock history timeline. Rock On highlights how the featured artists influenced pop culture and important human right issues such as racial segregation, residential schools, the LGBTQ movement, mental health, war and the plight of refugees.
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