This nineteen-member ensemble, directed by David M. Harris, is an internationally acclaimed, advanced community handbell choir which will offer you a unique experience

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"....I did not know how good "good" was in bell ringing until I heard The Raleigh Ringers.  It was simply superb, and that must have been evident from the unusually enthusiastic response from the audience." -
Ross MacKenzie
Chautauqua Institution,
New York

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"The Raleigh Ringers' ability to masterfully weave musicality, impossible rhythms, energetic passion, and a true love for the art of handbells is unsurpassed!  Their level of performance raises the bar for the rest of us, and they leave me begging for more every time!"

Jason Wells
Director, Ring of Fire

You won't have to squint your eyes at a Return concert to travel back in time.  In fact, you just might believe it's 1964 and you're sitting in the original CBS Ed Sullivan Theatre!

Besides an uncanny resemblance, each member has to his original counterpart: the peculiar stance Lennon took in front of a microphone, the way Harrison strapped on his Gretsch Country Gentleman guitar, the famous
head-bounce Ringo kept time with, and even a left-handed McCartney on an original Hofner violin bass.

The Return brings exceptional musical and vocal skills to each performance.

The look and sound of the group is so impressive that shows are selling out everywhere they perform.

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Every detail from The Beatles' early live performance years has been studied and carefully recreated. From the mop-top haircuts and English tailored suits, to the actual instruments and stage equipment, The Return's authenticity gives new audiences and many older fans a performance unlike any they have ever witnessed.

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The Return, recognized as one of the premier Beatles tribute bands in America, has the youngest lineup of superb musicians, paying tribute to the legendary group.
They are considered by many critics to be the most realistic cast paying tribute to the "Fab Four." So realistic, in fact, that The Return, gaining national recognition, was invited to appear on the ABC network television show Good Morning America.
With the recent success of The Beatles' "1" CD creating a new wave of "Beatlemania," The Return gives audiences a chance to experience the phenomenon live.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Completed 4 US tours ;

• National Television debut on "The Tony Danza Show"';

• Multiple appearances at the World Championships for Irish Dance in Ireland, Scotland and Philadelphia, PA;

• Performed for 3 seasons at Busch Gardens Williamsburg

• Performed at "Virginia's Royal Welcoming" for Queen Elizabeth in Richmond, VA;

• Featured at General Motors 100th Year Celebration;

• Now appearing at festivals, theaters, workshops and schools across the US!

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    The Diamonds received    national attention once again in 2000, when the original members were invited to sing in TJ Lubinsky’s PBS production of Do-Wop 51,

More recently, they appeared in the PBS television production Magic Moments-The Best Of '50s Pop in 2004 

The DIAMONDS
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