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MARCH 12, 2010 AT 8:00PM
IN THE SKY CENTRE
THE STARS FROM THE COMMITMENTS
"The energy & excitement of Alan Parker`s movie has been transferred into a thrilling, unforgettable live experience that will stir your soul..."
Relive all the soul classics from The Commitments movie live in concert, featuring original Commitments stars Kenneth McCluskey (Derek "The Meatman" Scully) and Dick Massey (Billy "The Animal" Mooney) plus musicians from the multimillion selling albums.
Dublin`s Saviours of Soul
Following a worldwide media tour in 1991 to promote the global success of the Alan Parker film of Roddy Doyle`s acclaimed novel, the band went their separate ways. During the promotion, there were so many requests for the band to tour that by 1993, The Commitments had been reborn as a real, working band, playing their special "Dublin Soul". They have toured the world ever since.
"World`s Hardest Working Band"
The Commitments play to sold-out audiences worldwide and have performed in front of hundreds of thousands of fans at major outdoor festivals & concert venues. A DVD of The digitally re-mastered The Commitments Collector`s Edition is jammed with never-before-available bonus features including commentary from Director Alan Parker, two new songs, music videos, & more.
"Ladies & Gentlemen...The Commitments!"
Their live concerts feature all the great soul classics from the film & multi-million selling soundtrack & live albums: Mustang Sally, Try A Little Tenderness, Mr. Pitiful, Destination Anywhere, Chain of Fools, Take Me To The River, In The Midnight Hour & many more!
Interesting facts
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The Commitments soundtrack albums (Vols 1 & 2) have sold approximately 12,000,000 copies.
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The Commitments movie has been seen by an estimated 1 billion people world-wide.
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The Commitments have played over 1000 shows worldwide,...performing live to more than 3,000,000 people.
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The British Film Industry has rated The Commitments 33rd in the top 100 films of all times.