1 week Ago By Sahan Weerasooriya
Although based in Australia, Sri Lankan-born Roger Menezes finds the Sri Lankan scene, as a performer, irresistible. Over the past couple of years he has been here many times; his last visit was in February this year..
.and he is back again. Recollecting his last trip to Sri Lanka, Roger said he left for Australia on 15th February, just after his Valentine’s Day performance, on 14th February.
“Yes, my final gig was at the Broadway Pub, in Dehiwela, which was a sell out a week before the event. My music that night was mainly the hits and memories of the good times where there was fun laughter dancing and good music, and the audience loved it.” Roger will be doing the Broadway Pub scene again, and he will be seen in action this Friday, 02nd May.
His month’s stay in Sri Lanka will include performances at the Kingsbury, down south in Kalutara, at the Tangerine and The Royal Palms, a Friday night and a Sunday Brunch at the Capri, with probable dates at the Mahaweli Reach, Kandy, for Mother’s Day lunch and dinner, and Oak Ray Hotels. Roger (with The Jetliners) at the Taj Hotel Bombay (now Mumbai) in 1970 Roger also mentioned that Kandy Myst by Cinnamon may be included in his work schedule before he departs for Australia, adding that he also wants to do some charity shows at St. Nikolaas Homes, run by the DBU, at Dehiwela, and a show at Ward Place for the School for Children with Special needs.
“You give back or share your music on your own accord. It’s nice to give back ..
.very rewarding, indeed.” During his stay in Sri Lanka, Roger says he would love to take a break from music and get away somewhere serene and beautiful for a couple of days.
He also indicated that he has many dates to confirm, with major tourism hotels, when he returns, in July, for the second leg of his tour. Roger came into the spotlight performing at the Galadari Hotel. “A big thank you to Sampath Siriwardena, and the Management of the Galadari, for accommodating me.
This was my stepping stone and I humbly say this I am waiting to go back home to the Galadari / Raddison Blue to continue my journey.” Roger’s rise to fame, in the scene here, has been quite exciting and he now has lots of fans who appreciate his music and wait impatiently for his return..
.from Down Under..
