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The Suncoast News

Published: February 11, 2009

NEW PORT RICHEY - A Harry James and the Andrews Sisters tribute will evoke the big band era during a concert Saturday.

The show will be at 2 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center on the West Campus of Pasco-Hernando Community College, 10230 Ridge Road.

Charly Raymond of Pinellas Park reincarnates the distinctive style of Harry James, the legendary trumpet player and bandleader, with his Charly Raymond Orchestra.

James' band helped launch the careers of many pop music stars of the World War II era, including Frank Sinatra and Helen Forrest, and his music has been featured in countless Hollywood films.

The Apple Blossoms re-create the look, style and classic harmonies of the Andrews Sisters with "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy," "You Made Me Love You" and "In Apple Blossom Time."

Michele James-Pruyn, Cathy Baudrit and Jenny Wayne make up the Apple Blossoms.

The Andrews Sisters became the best-selling female vocal group in the history of popular music, setting records that remain unsurpassed to this day. Known for their extensive entertainment for the troops, they had major hits in nearly all types of music, ranging from swing to country-western.

Tickets, $30, $27 and $23, are available at www.phcc.edu/tix, by phone at (727) 816-3707, or in person at the PHCC West Campus college store from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. The Performing Arts Center Box Office will open one hour before show time, although ticket availability is not guaranteed.

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