Foley Sisters
July 7th 2007
Foley Sisters
Foley Sisters
Concert Pictures
Sarah Foley at GatewayFM Click pictures for larger image
Sue Foley, Mum to the three girls, has obviously been busy on the sewing machine, as could be seen by the differently coloured outfits the girls were wearing throughout the evening.
Starting out wearing gold coloured tops and black trousers, the girls opened the program with Cabaret, with Sarah playing the Yamaha EL700, Adele the Tyros 2 and Lydia the PSR 8000.
Sarah then continued with a solo spot on the organ with a couple of lively girlie tunes, i.e. The Lady Is A Tramp & Hello Dolly. Super. This she followed with the beautiful ballad You Raise Me Up by the pop group Westlife. Klaus Wunderlich is one of Sarah's favourites, hence we had Cornflakes (or Rice Crispies for Sarah and Dad John!!), and a lively samba enhanced by the pinkish/blueish background by Keith.
The "volcano" at the back of the stage looked as if it was about to erupt, making a colourful background for a medley from "Grease", inclusive of Hopelessly Devoted To You and You're The One That I Love. Lydia also gave us a rock 'n'roll dancing display!
Now it was Adele's turn for a solo spot on the EL700. First an Elton John hit The Blues followed by Stevie Wonder's Isn't She Lovely? - yes, Dad thinks so!
Then it was Lydia's turn to cha cha on the 8000 with Something Stupid. Having grown a lot since their last concert, Lydia now has no problem reaching the pedals. Well done girls.
The three of them now wearing cerise tops, they dedicated the next number to their Dad, - Hero -. Sarah also plays the saxophone and using the EL700 as backing, she played us Undecided. Very nice too.
The whistling and dropping of bombs could be heard along with a spotlight in the "sky", courtesy of Keith for the 633 Squadron. As part of her 20m practical 'A' level exam, Sarah had learnt the Root Beer Rag - we had plenty of bubbles in the background to help it along! The exam result is not in question!
Remembering the late Mark Shakespeare, Sarah's tribute was Amorada & the Tico Tico (how do you get your fingers round these fast numbers, Sarah?). At almost equally breath taking speed Caracena from Riverdance, played by all three of them.
Another change of costume during the break and now sporting turquoise outfits, Sarah opened the second half with Spanish Eyes before continuing in Big Band Style with Moondance. A lovely ballad made famous by the Supremes followed If We Hold On Together and upping the tempo once more we heard the Great Balls Of Fire giving Keith ample opportunity to create the appropriate background. John Miles composed the tune Music, enhanced by smoke and flashing lights. Back once more on her saxophone, a nice relaxed rendition of Misty, the organ providing the backing.
Now in a very smart gold/black top, Adele played us a lively Nightfever, with Lydia following on with Go The Distance on the EL700. Sarah then continued with another solo spot with 42nd Street. Super.
Calming us down a bit with a lovely medley of rumbas: Sway - Besame Mucho & Perfidia. Another tribute to Mark Shakespeare followed, Greensleeves set to set a myriad of different voices & rhythms - quite spectacular.
With the evening drawing to a close, it was nearly Time To Say Goodbye, before playing us out with the Lord Of The Dance.
There was a very quick change into Country & Western outfits & hats with Adele & Lydia dancing and Sarah playing Rock All OverThe World.
A most enjoyable evening of first class music by three very talented young ladies had flown by enhanced by Keith's supreme lighting effects. Thanks to you all. Catharina
Why not come along to a Basildon Keyboard Club Concert, you will be made very welcome, have a great evenings entertainment, a complimentary cup of tea or coffee with biscuits and of course experience the delights of live music played on top of the range electronic organs & keyboards by the best players.