24 August, 2009 – 09:17 When Feilding Country Music Club decided to organise a charity version of the popular TV show Detective Dave Wishnowsky
was a natural choice for the line-up. Dave grew up in Feilding and is well known as one of two lead singers for the 80s cover band Revival Corporation who were chosen to support Lionel Ritchie in this year’s Mission Concert. Sadly the event was rained off but they have a second chance at the Mission having been asked to perform in February’s event alongside Motown greats such as The Four Tops and The Temptations. Rumour has it Madonna and Robbie Williams are among the 10 but Dave is keeping tight-lipped on his alter-ego. Each singer has a nominated charity with prizes from the event going to the winner’s charity. Fittingly for Dave that is emergency service St John. Dave said: “I was surprised but really happy to be asked to take part, especially with the event raising money for good causes.” Used to fronting a band this will, however be Dave’s first solo performance and he faces some stiff competition with at least one vocal coach among the competitors and another singer who is currently starring in Miss Saigon.
Tickets for the event are going fast so you need to be quick if you want to see the show. They are priced $15 and available from the Feilding Information Centre or Palmerston North I-site. Doors/bar/restaurant open at noon and the show starts at 1pm.