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GPAC Welcomes the S.O.S. Band by ERINN CRIDER Sounds of Success, more commonly known as S.O.S., was first conceived Coke bottles or water bottles as a microphone and I listened to all the music in 1977 in Atlanta, Ga., but they are and learned all the lyrics to sing known nationally, and on Friday, Nov. along. I joined the Baptist church, 1, the band will bring its unique sound and as a member of the choir, I was to the area as it performs at Givens able to do solos. I saw the responses Performing Arts Center on the campus of the audience and I knew I had a of the University of North Carolina at gift from God." Pembroke. Membership in a popular band For a number of years, the band that travels all over the country isn't performed under the name Santa all fun and games, however. There Monica. Gaining popularity in their are a lot of challenges that all of the hometown, S.O.S. came onto the members face as they travel and national music scene in 1980 when its perform. Davis says that one of the single "Take Your Time (Do it Right)" biggest challenges is just the wear sold 2 million copies and went platinum. and tear that they experience as they The band takes joy in its get on and off the airplanes. These performances, but is also proud of their challenges have not deterred them. work. Even after 32 years of performing Davis explains why they continue music, each member still strives to to tour, "The most rewarding thing The S.O.S Band brings great music to the GPAC. make every performance the very best is being able to sing a song that it can be. This can clearly be seen in everyone can relate to and bring back the comment of Mary Davis, the lead a happy memory and bring a smile to vocalist, when asked about the typical concert. peoples face. We enjoy doing what we are doing and enjoy having people relate "People should expect nothing but the best," she said. "We are going to take to our songs and the feed back makes it all worth while. We really appreciate the our time and give them the best show they've ever seen." love and support that our audience has given us over 32 years. We really, really Davis' love of music began very early in life, and based on the funky style of appreciate them." S.O.S, the genres that first inspired her may be surprising. Join the fun as The S.O.S. Band performs at the Givens "As a kid I always liked music. I mostly listened to country and western Performing Arts Center on Friday, Nov. 1. Tickets are $25 for adults because I am from Savannah, Ga., and at the time we didn't have a black or $15 for children and students. For more ERINN CRIDER, Staff Writer. radio station. As a result, we mostly listened to country western and rock," she information and tickets, visit www.uncp. COMMENTS? Editor@upandcomexplained. "I always liked music and knew I wanted to sing. I used to use old edu/gpac/broadway/index.htm. ingweekly.com. With BAYADA Pediatrics… "Isaiah's nurses are my heroes." – Joy M., Client's mother 2013 - 2014 Season Cumberland Oratorio Singers & Cross Creek Chorale present "Life through Poetry & Song" BAYADA Nurse Chris Pacifico with her client Isaiah M. With a broad range of services and a team of pediatric professionals who are committed to keeping special children safe at home, BAYADA provides: • Specialized care at home and at school • Thoroughly screened care professionals • Clinical support 24 hours, 7 days • A variety of payment options Call 910-486-5001 l www.bayada.com Compassion. Excellence. Reliability. WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM Friday, October 25, 2013 • 7:30PM Highland Presbyterian Church 111 Highland Ave., Fayetteville, NC Admission: $20 at the door. Discounts for groups of 10 or more. Students of all ages admitted FREE. For more information visit www.singwithCOS.org Up & Coming Weekly The Florence Rogers Charitable Trust Cumberland Community Foundation Thomas R & Elizabeth Mclean Foundation Inc. Cape Fear Botanical Gardens ER Marketing OCTOBER 23-29, 2013 UCW 9