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The Drifters with The Platters and Cornell Gunter's Coasters

Dec 5, 2026 at 3:00 PM and 7:30 PM  ·  Newton Performing Arts Center, Newton, NC Newton Performing Arts Center, Newton, NC

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Founded by Herb Reed, The Platters helped shape early rock and roll and pop music with smooth harmonies. The group is best known for iconic songs like Only You, The Great Pretender, Twilight Time, My Prayer, and Smoke Gets in Your Eyes. Their enduring legacy includes millions of streams, worldwide performances, and a recent inclusion in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
The Drifters are an iconic rhythm and blues vocal group known for defining R and B during the 1950s and beyond. Founded by a record-label chief, the group achieved extraordinary longevity and a unique place in popular music history, despite complex membership changes.

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Genre: Tribute, Lounge, Easy Listening, Rock, Pop, R&B, Soul, Blues, Jazz, Folk, Motown, Contemporary R&B, Rockabilly, Folk Rock, Vocal Jazz, Doo-Wop, r&b/soul, brill building pop, adult standards, rock-and-roll, mellow gold, rhythm and blues, bubblegum pop

See The Drifters concert in Newton at Newton Performing Arts Center on Saturday, December 5, 2026, at 3:00 PM, featuring The Platters and Cornell Gunter's Coasters. Tickets on sale now!

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About Newton Performing Arts Center

The Newton Performing Arts Center, a 504-capacity performing arts center in Newton, NC, is a historic venue showcasing distinctive Art Deco and Neo-Classical architectural elements. Originally the Newton-Conover Auditorium, it was preserved in 1991 and now serves as a state-of-the-art facility, offering a diverse array of live performances, concerts, and cultural events to the Catawba County community.

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