IOG comes alive with ‘Silk’ and ‘At Last Project’

September, 11, 2014

Colombo’s favourite watering hole and the neighbourhood fun bar in the heart of the city, In on the Green(IOG) is ready to add to its allure with familiar and popular bands “At Last Project” and “Silk”, to add to the exciting environment at the IOG. 

Formed in 2010, Silk presents a selection of music that ranges from the 60’s to current hits. Silk consists of 2 vocalists and 4 instrumentalists with many years of experience behind them. Christopher Stephen on male vocals who also sings with the Old Joes Choir, Dilini Perera on female vocals who was last year’s TNL Onstage solo category winner and currently a vocal instructor at the Revelations Academy, Shevanka Fernando on bass guitar, Thanushan Abeywickrama on keyboards, Pranil Perera on lead guitar and Shehan Wijemanne on drums make up this dynamic band. The trio performing will consist Shehan, Kanchana and Pranil on Thursday nights from 8pm. onwards, starting 18th September 2014.

“At Last Project” comprises of Dilan Jayakody, Chandimal Fernando and Naomi Wijemmane. With over 10 years experience in the local English music scene Dilan was also the Best Male Vocalist at TNL Onstage 2003 and was a nominee for Best Male Musician at the Yes FM Home Grown Awards 2013. With roots in gospel music, R&B, soul and blues singer, Naomi has been performing live in the Pub/Hotel circuit for the past 4 years. The trio will perform on Friday’s starting on 19th September 2014 from 8pm onwards.

In on the Green has recently introduced many theme nights to its offering with Sixes on Mondays with great breaks for groups of six, Open Mic Nights which is the most popular among revelers is now on Tuesday nights with whopping discounts on total bills for customers in their favourite sports team jerseys, Quiz Nights with Dominc Kellar on Wednesday, Hat party with Silk coming alive on Thursday, “At Last Project” on Auction Evenings on Friday, Ladies Night on Saturday nights and 80s music on Sunday night. The Gastro Bar also features Happy Hours from 5.30 p.m. – 7.30 p.m, a great option to bring your friends or make new ones while enjoying the live music. And not forgetting the delicious array of bar food that you wouldn’t forget like the spare ribs, beef burgers and much more.

About the Galle Face Hotel: The Galle Face Hotel is an award winning, iconic Hotel located at the heart of Colombo, Sri Lanka. It is probably the only Hotel in the world which has a setting of a sea front city Hotel combined with the features of a beachside resort together with a unique heritage. Founded in 1864, the Hotel is one of the landmarks in Asia with a rich colonial history. Today, the Galle Face Hotel is acclaimed as one of the best heritage Hotels in Sri Lanka and in 2012 it became the first Hotel in the country to be featured on a postage stamp. At present it is in a complete restoration to its original form of nostalgia and old world charm being the most visible.

For more information please visit www.gallefaceHotel.com