Jay Black and Lou Christie Come to St. George Theatre on May 9

Sharing the stage to sing their chart topping hits, Jay Black, former lead singer of Jay and The Americans, and 60s teen idol Lou christie come to the St. George Theatre on Saturday, May 9th.

With Jay Black as lead singer, Jay and The Americans charted a string of hits including This Magic Moment, Walkin' In The Rain, Cara Mia, Only in America, Come a Little Bit Closer and Sunday and Me, the first hit written by Neil Diamond. It was singer-songwriter Black's magnificent voice that gave the group the distinctive sound that allowed it to turn out 21 chart singles.

During their peak of success, Jay and the Americans made numerous appearances on the hottest television programs of the day, from Johnny Carson to Mike Douglas to Merv Griffin and more. The band was even featured in the movie Wild, Wild Winter in which they sang Two of a Kind. When The Beatles made their first appearance in the United States, it was Jay and the Americans who opened for them. Black and his band also opened for the Rolling Stones, among other superstars.

Hit Parade Hall of Fame Inductee Lou christie's chart topping, multi-million selling career as a songwriter, recording artist, and performer started in a two-track studio in Glenwillard, Pennsylvania, his rural hometown near Pittsburgh. Christie's first million selling song, The Gypsy Cried, transformed a local choirboy into a national teen idol, while still a teenager himself. Christie followed this success with Two Faces Have I, Lightning Strikes, Rhapsody in the Rain and I'm Gonna Make You Mine.

Jay Black and Lou christie perform their chart topping hits at the St. George Theatre, 35 Hyatt Street, Staten Island on Saturday, May 9th. Showtime is 8 pm. Tickets range between $35 and $65. There are a limited number of VIP tickets available for $75. For more information or to purchase tickets, call (718) 442-2900 or online at www.ticketmaster.com.