The performance group associated with such classic hits as “Up on the Roof,” “Under the Boardwalk,” “This Magic Moment” and “There Goes My Baby” will be on stage 7pmFriday September 16 at the Carolina Civic Center Historic Theater in downtown Lumberton. The Drifters, one of Rock & Roll’s founding vocal groups, is once again touring the U.S. under the auspices of their original management team.
Other hits include “Dance with Me,” “Spanish Harlem” and “Stand by Me.”
Tickets $10-$25. Seniors (65+) and military $22. Subscription series discounts apply. Contact the theater for group rates. Tickets for select mainstage events can be purchased any time on-line by going to the theater’s web site at www.carolinaciviccenter.com or in person or by telephone Noon-6pm weekdays through its administrative offices on the theater’s 2nd Floor (use 4th Street entrance), or by calling the theater at 910-738-4339 Ext. 106. The Theater lobby box office opens for ticket sales one hour prior to a performance.
The Carolina Civic Center Historic Theater is a beautifully-restored treasure listed on the National Register of Historic Places that offers visitors a unique and visually stunning experience. The theater is located at 315 North Chestnut Street in the heart of downtown Lumberton. First opened in 1928 as avaudeville and silent film house, the theater offers a wide array of programming including live touring performances, original productions, art exhibits, films, special events and rentals. For more information visit www.carolinaciviccenter.com.
More about The Drifters
From their inception in the early 1950’s and up until recently, THE DRIFTERS has a symbiotic relationship with Rock & Roll legend George Treadwell, who has discovered and managed such famous artists as Dinah Washington, Sarah Vaughn and Nina Simone. The Treadwell Family was there when the original DRIFTERS formed and was responsible for guiding their career through 20 years of uninterrupted hits that has made them the second most successful recording artist of all time, according to Billboard Magazine.
The Drifters were originally formed in the 1950’s (60 years ago). From the start, the term “Drifters” was used to denote performers who “drifted” in and out of the group. All of the original members are long deceased and, in fact, the last original member departed the group over 40 years ago. Robert Wiggins, our longest current member, has been with the group 30 years and worked with 3 original members. While the Drifters were among the first group of artists to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, several of their members who left the group and went on to have solo careers (like Ben E. King and Clyde McPhatter) were also inducted for their individual efforts.
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