AROTR Hall Of Famer: We are all so pleased to welcome Hal back to AROTR! Hal has done just about everything at AROTR. From solo shows to duets to midnight jams the man and his guitar has always set the standard for entertaining audiences. Most remembered for his organization and development of some of our biggest concerts, his herculean medley of 214 Beatles songs in the order they were released sets Hal apart from all others on the Beatles international stage, His accomplishements both at AROTR and across the universe could fill the entire page, so let's just leave it at-if you have seen him perfrom, you know what we mean-if you haven't, it's time you do. Ay?
This is The Goodfellas first year at AROTR and they plan on starting the day by the pool and fill the air with Beatlemania. They have an eclectic set of Beatles tunes that spans their career. Formed just 3 years ago, Goodfellas quickly pieced together a large array of songs composed by the greatest band of all time and perform throughout the Washington, DC metro area. Their thirst for All Things Beatles is unquenchable! Their beginning was somewhat accidental as it took place on- line........Craigslist of all places! Gary placed an ad to get a rock and roll band together. After a number of phone calls, a few e- mails and a bit of a good vibe, Ray, Mark, Jonny and Frankie joined Gary to jam one afternoon only to find out that every guy in the room was a dyed-in-the-wool Beatles fanatic! Funny how things work out, and it proves once again that you can find anything on the internet!
The Goodfellas, a Beatles tribute band, is the collaboration of Gary Sykes (rhythm Guitar), Ray Futran (Lead Guitar), Mark Loveland (guitars), Frank Murray, (Bass) and Jonny Rock (Drums).
Day Trippers was founded in June 2010 to do 9 gigs at The International Beatles Week 2010 in Liverpool, 7 of them were in the famous Cavern Club! During that week we decided to go on as a band.
After Liverpool we’ve done many gigs in The Netherlands. Now we’re in for gigging abroad and we’re gonna play at world’s largest Beatles festival ‘Abbey Road on the River’ August 30 – September 2, 2012 in Washington DC (USA).
We play a selection of songs from the early R&R days (’60-’64) to the experimental studio years (’65-’70). We’re no look-alike band but play Beatles songs in our own way with respect to the original. Close to the recordings or live performances by The Beatles, but always with a slight twist. We try to create an authentic sound that’s Fab Four worthy.
he AROTR Festival can be seen as an American tribute to The Beatles, who were a European band. Being from Europe, The LSB Experience likes the idea to pay tribute in return to some of the great American singer-songwriters and bands that have had a major impact on contemporary pop- and rockmusic. That’s why we will mainly focus on the so called“West Coast Sound”, with exponents such as: Crosby, Stills & Nash, The Eagles, The Doobie Brothers, Venice, Jackson Browne and James Taylor. A special highlight within this concept is a compilation of songs by The Beach Boys, the American answer to The Beatles. Obviously, since this is a Beatles tribute festival and since The Beatles are an important source of inspiration for The LSB Experience, every 50 minute show will contain about 25/30 percent Beatlessongs. And then we still have some Dylan, Fleetwood Mac , Steeler’s Wheel, Crowded House and a few of our original compositions to throw in, but al these supplements to the repertoire have in common what we call “The LSB Experience three part harmony trademark”.
This show is at Barrington's Pub at 177 Fleet Street in National Harbor.
The Steve Sizemore Group will play their own set, and then will be joined on stage by an Abbey Road All Star Jam!
the tribute band of The Beatles, based on Kyoto, Japan.
AROTR Hall Of Famer: We are all so pleased to welcome Hal back to AROTR! Hal has done just about everything at AROTR. From solo shows to duets to midnight jams the man and his guitar has always set the standard for entertaining audiences. Most remembered for his organization and development of some of our biggest concerts, his herculean medley of 214 Beatles songs in the order they were released sets Hal apart from all others on the Beatles international stage, His accomplishements both at AROTR and across the universe could fill the entire page, so let's just leave it at-if you have seen him perfrom, you know what we mean-if you haven't, it's time you do. Ay?
In the spirit of Abbey Road and Penny Lane, Osler Circle is named for the campus drive at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) where six of its members are affiliated. Since its founding, the band has had two main goals to share the timeless music of the Beatles with its fans, and to raise money for research at CHOP the world's leader in pediatric healthcare.
Gregg Dickman, bass; Dr. Joel Fein, guitar, saxophone, vocals; Dr. Jeff Fine, drums, vocals; Dr. Phil Johnson, guitar, vocals; Dr. Justin Lockman, keyboards; Dr. Cynthia Myers, guitar, vocals; Dr. Jim Steven, percussion, harmonica.
Beatles tribute band from Germany.
This is The Goodfellas first year at AROTR and they plan on starting the day by the pool and fill the air with Beatlemania. They have an eclectic set of Beatles tunes that spans their career. Formed just 3 years ago, Goodfellas quickly pieced together a large array of songs composed by the greatest band of all time and perform throughout the Washington, DC metro area. Their thirst for All Things Beatles is unquenchable! Their beginning was somewhat accidental as it took place on- line........Craigslist of all places! Gary placed an ad to get a rock and roll band together. After a number of phone calls, a few e- mails and a bit of a good vibe, Ray, Mark, Jonny and Frankie joined Gary to jam one afternoon only to find out that every guy in the room was a dyed-in-the-wool Beatles fanatic! Funny how things work out, and it proves once again that you can find anything on the internet!
The Goodfellas, a Beatles tribute band, is the collaboration of Gary Sykes (rhythm Guitar), Ray Futran (Lead Guitar), Mark Loveland (guitars), Frank Murray, (Bass) and Jonny Rock (Drums).
Retro 70's and 80's Rock and Roll The Steve Sizemore Group sticks to a proven formula of no-frills rock n' roll: good hooks, melodies, rich harmonies, and loud guitars. Never concerned with being the next big thing, they have simply stuck to creating straightforward rock and roll. With 5 original albums to its credit and a host of various artist compilation credits, SSG's last studio album, Beautiful Dust, received critical acclaim and was featured at independent music industry showcases such as International Pop Overthrow and the NAMM Show. Presently the band is working on its 6th original album. As an 8-year veteran of the world's largest Beatles inspired music festival, Abbey Road on the River, SSG is proud to have put its signature on the most celebrated body of work in music history. Joe Carducci, Marketing Manager of Gretsch Guitars, has coined the Steve Sizemore Group "the Beatles on rocket fuel." In 2010, SSG released a live Beatles tribute album called A Night in the Life, and it is available for streaming on the MUSIC page of www.stevesizemoregroup.com. A Night in the Life serves as a great example of Steve Sizemore Group's stage energy. If you want to dance, sweat, and party all night long, this is your band. Steve Sizemore: Vocals, Guitar, Matt Ballenger: Vocals, Lead Guitar, Piano, Paul Felice: Vocals, Lead Guitar,Pat Giacone: Drums, Vocals
he AROTR Festival can be seen as an American tribute to The Beatles, who were a European band. Being from Europe, The LSB Experience likes the idea to pay tribute in return to some of the great American singer-songwriters and bands that have had a major impact on contemporary pop- and rockmusic. That’s why we will mainly focus on the so called“West Coast Sound”, with exponents such as: Crosby, Stills & Nash, The Eagles, The Doobie Brothers, Venice, Jackson Browne and James Taylor. A special highlight within this concept is a compilation of songs by The Beach Boys, the American answer to The Beatles. Obviously, since this is a Beatles tribute festival and since The Beatles are an important source of inspiration for The LSB Experience, every 50 minute show will contain about 25/30 percent Beatlessongs. And then we still have some Dylan, Fleetwood Mac , Steeler’s Wheel, Crowded House and a few of our original compositions to throw in, but al these supplements to the repertoire have in common what we call “The LSB Experience three part harmony trademark”.
The TRAVELING BEATLEBURYS will be performing songs by the Traveling Wilburys, George Harrison (from his Beatles days to his solo career) along with songs by the other Wilburys (Tom Petty, Bob Dylan, Roy Orbison & Jeff Lynne)
“The Traveling Beatleburys put on one of the best shows, putting their own spin on songs performed by members of the Traveling Wilburys, which included, of course, George Harrison. They extended the numbers as one can do on stage, instead of merely trying to imitate the sound on Beatle recordings. Then they covered songs by other Wilburys, including Tom Petty and Bob Dylan.” - the Examiner.com, Washington, DC – 9/7/10
PETER CONRAD - guitars & vocals * KEVIN ASHBA - keyboards & vocals * BRUCE BURTON - bass guitar & vocals * BRUCE GOLL - drums & percussion
Day Trippers was founded in June 2010 to do 9 gigs at The International Beatles Week 2010 in Liverpool, 7 of them were in the famous Cavern Club! During that week we decided to go on as a band.
After Liverpool we’ve done many gigs in The Netherlands. Now we’re in for gigging abroad and we’re gonna play at world’s largest Beatles festival ‘Abbey Road on the River’ August 30 – September 2, 2012 in Washington DC (USA).
We play a selection of songs from the early R&R days (’60-’64) to the experimental studio years (’65-’70). We’re no look-alike band but play Beatles songs in our own way with respect to the original. Close to the recordings or live performances by The Beatles, but always with a slight twist. We try to create an authentic sound that’s Fab Four worthy.
AROTR Hall Of Fame Band: The vision of these talented musicians from Belleville, Ontario, Canada has always been to put the focus on the music. The Band specializes in the Studio Years from Rubber Soul to Abbey Road. Tipping the hat to great albums like Rubber Soul, Revolver, The White Album, Let It Be and Abbey Road. AYNIL is the only band to perform in every AROTR from Cleveland to Louisville to Scranton to Belleille to DC.
Andy Forgie...lead vocals, Mark Rashotte...lead guitars, Al Haring...guitar & vocals, Steve Smith...drums & vocals, Vitas Slapkauskas...bass guitar, Paul Lockyer...keyboards
Featuring the look and sounds of the 1960’s British Invasion era, UnionJack takes you back to the days of The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Kinks, Hollies, Searchers and the many others that followed these great groups. Afive-piece band, UnionJack was one of Western Mass’ original “tribute” bands formed in 1979. After years of performing with other bands, UJ’s members reformed in 2002. The current lineup features three original members: Gary Wilkinson of Belchertown, (guitar, vocals), Les Bowler, (South Hadley) (bass, vocals), Dave Lempke, (Holyoke), (drums, vocals), with newcomers Jim Brown (guitar, vocals), (South Hadley), and Jim O’Connor, (Holyoke), (Keyboards).
Wilkinson’s lead vocals on classic Beatles’ tunes have always been the band’s strength, along with some great material and more than a little bit of humor. UnionJack follows the history of the British Invasion from the early days of “Beatlemania” through the end of the decade. In addition to those mentioned above UnionJack also features tunes by the Yardbirds, Badfinger, Dave Clark 5, and many others. The band also performs an “American Graffiti” set, featuring music from “American Artists” popular during the same period; the Monkees, Credence Clearwater Revival, Grass Roots, Rascals, Neil Diamond, and many others. UnionJack has had the pleasure over the years of being the opening act for: Bo Diddley, The Fifth Dimension, The Band, The Commodores, The Wilkinsons, Ritchie Havens, and many others.
The bottom line is that this band is fun to listen to!
Beatles tribute band from Germany.
This show he will be performing Accoustic guitar renditions of Beatles, Sixties and Seventies songs, and original music Mario da Silva since 2005 has been one of the most important artists to perform at Abbey Road on the river.
Internationally recognized as one of the worlds greatest classical guitar players, Mario has extended his talents to the Beatles songbook, and has provided origianl interpretations that are beautiful, inspirational, and awe-inspiring. His son James, a prodigy in his own right teams up with Mario on many of his songs, proving once again that talent runs in talented families.
"All Together Now: With strings, horns and their incomparable front line, The Newbees twist and shout their way through each iconic Beatles’ era. From simple three-chord tunes to legendary studio tracks, The Newbees' fabulous arrangements and dynamic on-stage energy give new life to the greatest sing-a-long songs ever. "
AROTR Hall Of Famer: We are all so pleased to welcome Hal back to AROTR! Hal has done just about everything at AROTR. From solo shows to duets to midnight jams the man and his guitar has always set the standard for entertaining audiences. Most remembered for his organization and development of some of our biggest concerts, his herculean medley of 214 Beatles songs in the order they were released sets Hal apart from all others on the Beatles international stage, His accomplishements both at AROTR and across the universe could fill the entire page, so let's just leave it at-if you have seen him perfrom, you know what we mean-if you haven't, it's time you do. Ay?
the tribute band of The Beatles, based on Kyoto, Japan.
Retro 70's and 80's Rock and Roll The Steve Sizemore Group sticks to a proven formula of no-frills rock n' roll: good hooks, melodies, rich harmonies, and loud guitars. Never concerned with being the next big thing, they have simply stuck to creating straightforward rock and roll. With 5 original albums to its credit and a host of various artist compilation credits, SSG's last studio album, Beautiful Dust, received critical acclaim and was featured at independent music industry showcases such as International Pop Overthrow and the NAMM Show. Presently the band is working on its 6th original album. As an 8-year veteran of the world's largest Beatles inspired music festival, Abbey Road on the River, SSG is proud to have put its signature on the most celebrated body of work in music history. Joe Carducci, Marketing Manager of Gretsch Guitars, has coined the Steve Sizemore Group "the Beatles on rocket fuel." In 2010, SSG released a live Beatles tribute album called A Night in the Life, and it is available for streaming on the MUSIC page of www.stevesizemoregroup.com. A Night in the Life serves as a great example of Steve Sizemore Group's stage energy. If you want to dance, sweat, and party all night long, this is your band. Steve Sizemore: Vocals, Guitar, Matt Ballenger: Vocals, Lead Guitar, Piano, Paul Felice: Vocals, Lead Guitar,Pat Giacone: Drums, Vocals
he AROTR Festival can be seen as an American tribute to The Beatles, who were a European band. Being from Europe, The LSB Experience likes the idea to pay tribute in return to some of the great American singer-songwriters and bands that have had a major impact on contemporary pop- and rockmusic. That’s why we will mainly focus on the so called“West Coast Sound”, with exponents such as: Crosby, Stills & Nash, The Eagles, The Doobie Brothers, Venice, Jackson Browne and James Taylor. A special highlight within this concept is a compilation of songs by The Beach Boys, the American answer to The Beatles. Obviously, since this is a Beatles tribute festival and since The Beatles are an important source of inspiration for The LSB Experience, every 50 minute show will contain about 25/30 percent Beatlessongs. And then we still have some Dylan, Fleetwood Mac , Steeler’s Wheel, Crowded House and a few of our original compositions to throw in, but al these supplements to the repertoire have in common what we call “The LSB Experience three part harmony trademark”.
There are many milestones and anniversaries when discussing the Beatles. They recorded Love Me Do three times between June 1962 and September 1962 and sometimes that history is even blurred on which drummer performed on which track, but we know this much-the song was released on October 5, 1962 so as we celebrate Abbey Road on the river Washington DC,we are just one month shy of the 50th year anniversary of their first record.
By the time we meet again in Louisville in May, the 50th anniversary of Please Please Me, their first album, will have passed.
The Beatles recorded 10 of the 14 songs on their debut album in just over 12 hours on February 11, 1963. For productivity alone, it's one of the greatest first albums in rock. John Lennon finished the epochal all-day session shirtless and shredding what was left of his vocal cords onto takes of Twist and Shout.
Abbey Road on the River favorite BritBeat will please us again as we relive the very earliest days of Beatlemania
Young as John ; Chris as Paul; Dave as Ringo ; Geoff as Harrison; Rick - Keyboard
Often compared to The Beatles for their British Invasion-esque songwriting and 3 part harmonies, Cheers Elephant refreshes your ears by providing a raw sound that's reminiscent of real, live classic Rock and Roll with and indie, psychedelic twist. SInce 2007 Cheers Elephant has truly been on the forefront of the original music scene in Philadelphia, PA by providing a tight and energetic show that truly makes you stop and listen. CE debuted at AROTR DC 11 and quickly made 1,000s of fans.
2011 has proven to be a great year for Cheers Elephant- a SOLD OUT record release show, support for UK's The Go! Team, and playing "The Twist" with Chubby Checker have all confirmed one thing: people dig Cheers Elephant. So why not take a swig? The buzz is good.
Out of sunny Puerto Rico comes The Jukebox, "Tributo a Los Beatles". Four musicians who share the same passion and admiration for the music of The Beatles. While others try to recreate the Beatles act, look and sound, this guys recreate the spirit, the energy and the excitement of the Beatles. There is no recycled fab four comments and mannerisms, just straight, vintage Beatle style rock n' roll.
PAUL KANTNER, along with MARTY BALIN founded JEFFERSON AIRPLANE in 1965. THE AIRPLANE were the biggest rock group in America during the 1960s and the first San Francisco band to sign a major record deal, paving the way for other legends like GRATEFUL DEAD & JANIS JOPLIN. They headlined the original WOODSTOCK FESTIVAL in 1969 and like THE BEATLES with whom they are critically compared, lasted a mere 7 years ... though their influence and impact on rock music continues well into the 21st century. Jefferson Airplane was an American rock band formed in San Francisco in 1965. A pioneer of the psychedelic rock movement, Jefferson Airplane was the first band from the San Francisco scene to achieve mainstream commercial and critical success.
The band performed at the three most famous American rock festivals of the 1960s—Monterey (1967), Woodstock (1969) and Altamont (1969)[—as well as headlining the first Isle of Wight Festival. Their recordings were internationally successful, and they scored two US Top 10 hit singles and a string of Top 20 albums. Their 1967 record Surrealistic Pillow is regarded as one of the key recordings of the so-called Summer of Loveand brought the group international recognition. Two chart hits from the album, "Somebody to Love" and "White Rabbit", are listed in Rolling Stone's "500 Greatest Songs of All Time".Successor bands to Jefferson Airplane include Jefferson Starship and Starship; spinoffs include Hot Tuna and KBC Band. Jefferson Airplane was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1996. CATHY RICHARDSON is JEFFERSON STARSHIP’s newest member, anchoring the historic ‘role’ made famous by GRACE SLICK. She is an award winning music artist, graphic artist, and clothing designer. Her professional credits include fronting her successful rock band, producing and releasing seven albums on her various indie record labels. She was nominated for a GRAMMY Award for Art Direction of her band's 2003 release, “The Road to Bliss.”
This is The Goodfellas first year at AROTR and they plan on starting the day by the pool and fill the air with Beatlemania. They have an eclectic set of Beatles tunes that spans their career. Formed just 3 years ago, Goodfellas quickly pieced together a large array of songs composed by the greatest band of all time and perform throughout the Washington, DC metro area. Their thirst for All Things Beatles is unquenchable! Their beginning was somewhat accidental as it took place on- line........Craigslist of all places! Gary placed an ad to get a rock and roll band together. After a number of phone calls, a few e- mails and a bit of a good vibe, Ray, Mark, Jonny and Frankie joined Gary to jam one afternoon only to find out that every guy in the room was a dyed-in-the-wool Beatles fanatic! Funny how things work out, and it proves once again that you can find anything on the internet!
The Goodfellas, a Beatles tribute band, is the collaboration of Gary Sykes (rhythm Guitar), Ray Futran (Lead Guitar), Mark Loveland (guitars), Frank Murray, (Bass) and Jonny Rock (Drums).
AROTR Hall Of Fame Band: The vision of these talented musicians from Belleville, Ontario, Canada has always been to put the focus on the music. The Band specializes in the Studio Years from Rubber Soul to Abbey Road. Tipping the hat to great albums like Rubber Soul, Revolver, The White Album, Let It Be and Abbey Road. AYNIL is the only band to perform in every AROTR from Cleveland to Louisville to Scranton to Belleille to DC.
Andy Forgie...lead vocals, Mark Rashotte...lead guitars, Al Haring...guitar & vocals, Steve Smith...drums & vocals, Vitas Slapkauskas...bass guitar, Paul Lockyer...keyboards
Insomnia (or sleeplessness) is most often defined by an individual's report of sleeping difficulties.While the term is sometimes used in sleep literature to describe a disorder demonstrated by polysomnographic evidence of disturbed sleep, insomnia is often defined as a positive response to either of two questions: "Do you experience difficulty sleeping?" or "Do you have difficulty falling or staying asleep?" None of the above..I sing Beatles songs at Abbey Road On The River
Love is a Grammy Award-winning soundtrack remix album of music recorded by The Beatles, released in November 2006. It features music compiled and remixed as a mashup for the Cirque du Soleil show of the same name. The album was produced by George Martin and his son Giles Martin, who said, 'What people will be hearing on the album is a new experience, a way of re-living the whole Beatles musical lifespan in a very condensed period.
All You Need Is Love, BritBeat, The Newbees, Rachel Blanton, Classical Strings, Kevin Ashba, Jesse Jordan
Veteran of every AROTR there ever was! Peter gives the solo acoustic treatment to the full breadth of George Harrison’s music, including his Beatle days, his solo career, and as a Traveling Wilbury, along with a mixture of other Fab-related songs.
“Peter rocked out with his George Harrison-inspired guitar, while smiling and entertaining the crowd. After we chatted, he handed me one of his solo CDs and I played it on the way home. WOW! is all I can say. If ever you have the chance to see Peter Conrad live, take it!" - Allison Ray - Louisville Examiner.com - 6/6/11
In the spirit of Abbey Road and Penny Lane, Osler Circle is named for the campus drive at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) where six of its members are affiliated. Since its founding, the band has had two main goals to share the timeless music of the Beatles with its fans, and to raise money for research at CHOP the world's leader in pediatric healthcare.
Gregg Dickman, bass; Dr. Joel Fein, guitar, saxophone, vocals; Dr. Jeff Fine, drums, vocals; Dr. Phil Johnson, guitar, vocals; Dr. Justin Lockman, keyboards; Dr. Cynthia Myers, guitar, vocals; Dr. Jim Steven, percussion, harmonica.
Day Trippers was founded in June 2010 to do 9 gigs at The International Beatles Week 2010 in Liverpool, 7 of them were in the famous Cavern Club! During that week we decided to go on as a band.
After Liverpool we’ve done many gigs in The Netherlands. Now we’re in for gigging abroad and we’re gonna play at world’s largest Beatles festival ‘Abbey Road on the River’ August 30 – September 2, 2012 in Washington DC (USA).
We play a selection of songs from the early R&R days (’60-’64) to the experimental studio years (’65-’70). We’re no look-alike band but play Beatles songs in our own way with respect to the original. Close to the recordings or live performances by The Beatles, but always with a slight twist. We try to create an authentic sound that’s Fab Four worthy.
This is The Goodfellas first year at AROTR and they plan on starting the day by the pool and fill the air with Beatlemania. They have an eclectic set of Beatles tunes that spans their career. Formed just 3 years ago, Goodfellas quickly pieced together a large array of songs composed by the greatest band of all time and perform throughout the Washington, DC metro area. Their thirst for All Things Beatles is unquenchable! Their beginning was somewhat accidental as it took place on- line........Craigslist of all places! Gary placed an ad to get a rock and roll band together. After a number of phone calls, a few e- mails and a bit of a good vibe, Ray, Mark, Jonny and Frankie joined Gary to jam one afternoon only to find out that every guy in the room was a dyed-in-the-wool Beatles fanatic! Funny how things work out, and it proves once again that you can find anything on the internet!
The Goodfellas, a Beatles tribute band, is the collaboration of Gary Sykes (rhythm Guitar), Ray Futran (Lead Guitar), Mark Loveland (guitars), Frank Murray, (Bass) and Jonny Rock (Drums).
Your chance to bid on a Country Gentleman, Tennesse Rose, and George Harrison Signature Duo Jet. These 3 guitars are from the AROTR private collection and partial proceeds from the auctions will benefit The Desmoid Tumor Foundation and The Red Cross.
Reserve bidding for the Tennesse Rose will begin at $1,800.00, The Country Gentleman at $2,100.00, and The George Harrison at $3,000.00.
Auctioneer: Danny Donuts
Glass Onion will plan to perform the "BEST OF THE BEATLES THREE PART HARMONY, including
1. Here Comes The Sun
2. Getting Better
3. Taxman
4. Ask Me Why
5. Yes It Is
6. This Boy
7. Nowhere Man
8. If I Needed Someone
9. Your Gonna Lose That Girl
10. Sun King (MEDLEY)/ Mean Mister Mustard/ Polethene Pam/ She Came In Through The Bathroom Window
11. Because
With an 11 year stint as founding member, multi-instrumentalist, orchestrator and Paul McCartney vocalist in 'The Sun Kings', Michael's love of the Beatles and joyous stage presence are well known to fans from San Francisco to Washington DC. He also plays keyboards in the John Lennon solo tribute 'Plastic Fauxno Band'. At AROTR, Michael will present an intimately rocking slice of the Beatles catalog ranging from obvious hits to deep album cuts, solo and with a little help from his friends as surprise musical guests.
Featuring the look and sounds of the 1960’s British Invasion era, UnionJack takes you back to the days of The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Kinks, Hollies, Searchers and the many others that followed these great groups. Afive-piece band, UnionJack was one of Western Mass’ original “tribute” bands formed in 1979. After years of performing with other bands, UJ’s members reformed in 2002. The current lineup features three original members: Gary Wilkinson of Belchertown, (guitar, vocals), Les Bowler, (South Hadley) (bass, vocals), Dave Lempke, (Holyoke), (drums, vocals), with newcomers Jim Brown (guitar, vocals), (South Hadley), and Jim O’Connor, (Holyoke), (Keyboards).
Wilkinson’s lead vocals on classic Beatles’ tunes have always been the band’s strength, along with some great material and more than a little bit of humor. UnionJack follows the history of the British Invasion from the early days of “Beatlemania” through the end of the decade. In addition to those mentioned above UnionJack also features tunes by the Yardbirds, Badfinger, Dave Clark 5, and many others. The band also performs an “American Graffiti” set, featuring music from “American Artists” popular during the same period; the Monkees, Credence Clearwater Revival, Grass Roots, Rascals, Neil Diamond, and many others. UnionJack has had the pleasure over the years of being the opening act for: Bo Diddley, The Fifth Dimension, The Band, The Commodores, The Wilkinsons, Ritchie Havens, and many others.
The bottom line is that this band is fun to listen to!
Beatles tribute band from Germany.
Misty Perholtz, the Queen Bee of The Newbees pairs up with Brooke Jacob, the Queen of Bobby Mcgee-ers with an all new wild rocking set of Janis, The Beatles, Little Richard and more.
Jeff Perholtz - Misty Perholtz - Tim Seiwert -Alex Lusht - Jesse Jordan - Brooke Jacob
One of the very best tribute bands in the world ! With mop tops, retro costumes, vintage instruments and harmonizing vocals, BritBeat Beatles Tribute Band performs all of the memorable Beatle hits from the sixties. BritBeat has performed all over the USA, including Alaska. James first appeared at the inaugural AROTR in Cleveland in 2002 and 2012 marks his 14th AROTR appearance.
Young as John ; Chris as Paul; Dave as Ringo ; Geoff as Harrison; Rick - Keyboard
The English Channel performs its fantasy “Fab FourTeen” album. Hand-picked by each of the six band members, the songs played during this show will not be played at any of our other AROTR-LOU shows.
Julie Quarles- vocals and percussion, Bob Quarles- keyboards and vocals, Marion Hodges- guitar and vocals, Buzzy Lawler- guitar and vocals, Richard Cowles- bass and vocals, Buz King- drums
Dad and Daughter, Stan and Mandie Bullock have performed together and separately as Wonderwall and Never Mind the Bullocks at Abbey Road on the River since 2005. Special guest, this year, includes Marc Diffendal, also an original member of Wonderwall, on bass guitar and third part vocal harmony. This year, Never Mind the Bullocks perform Beatle hits and more obscure gems which are sometime overlooked. You will not want to miss these special shows!
Often compared to The Beatles for their British Invasion-esque songwriting and 3 part harmonies, Cheers Elephant refreshes your ears by providing a raw sound that's reminiscent of real, live classic Rock and Roll with and indie, psychedelic twist. SInce 2007 Cheers Elephant has truly been on the forefront of the original music scene in Philadelphia, PA by providing a tight and energetic show that truly makes you stop and listen. CE debuted at AROTR DC 11 and quickly made 1,000s of fans.
2011 has proven to be a great year for Cheers Elephant- a SOLD OUT record release show, support for UK's The Go! Team, and playing "The Twist" with Chubby Checker have all confirmed one thing: people dig Cheers Elephant. So why not take a swig? The buzz is good.
he AROTR Festival can be seen as an American tribute to The Beatles, who were a European band. Being from Europe, The LSB Experience likes the idea to pay tribute in return to some of the great American singer-songwriters and bands that have had a major impact on contemporary pop- and rockmusic. That’s why we will mainly focus on the so called“West Coast Sound”, with exponents such as: Crosby, Stills & Nash, The Eagles, The Doobie Brothers, Venice, Jackson Browne and James Taylor. A special highlight within this concept is a compilation of songs by The Beach Boys, the American answer to The Beatles. Obviously, since this is a Beatles tribute festival and since The Beatles are an important source of inspiration for The LSB Experience, every 50 minute show will contain about 25/30 percent Beatlessongs. And then we still have some Dylan, Fleetwood Mac , Steeler’s Wheel, Crowded House and a few of our original compositions to throw in, but al these supplements to the repertoire have in common what we call “The LSB Experience three part harmony trademark”.
the tribute band of The Beatles, based on Kyoto, Japan.
The TRAVELING BEATLEBURYS will be performing songs by the Traveling Wilburys, George Harrison (from his Beatles days to his solo career) along with songs by the other Wilburys (Tom Petty, Bob Dylan, Roy Orbison & Jeff Lynne)
“The Traveling Beatleburys put on one of the best shows, putting their own spin on songs performed by members of the Traveling Wilburys, which included, of course, George Harrison. They extended the numbers as one can do on stage, instead of merely trying to imitate the sound on Beatle recordings. Then they covered songs by other Wilburys, including Tom Petty and Bob Dylan.” - the Examiner.com, Washington, DC – 9/7/10
PETER CONRAD - guitars & vocals * KEVIN ASHBA - keyboards & vocals * BRUCE BURTON - bass guitar & vocals * BRUCE GOLL - drums & percussion
"Beatles for Sale is the fourth studio album by the English rock band The Beatles, released on 4 December 1964 and produced by George Martin for Parlophone Beatles for Sale is the fourth studio album by the English rock band The Beatles, released on 4 December 1964 and produced by George Martin for Parlophone. The album marked a minor turning point in the evolution of the Lennon–McCartney partnership, John Lennon particularly now showing interest in composing songs of a more autobiographical nature. I'm a Loser shows Lennon for the first time coming under the influence of Bob Dylan, whom he met for the first time in New York while on tour, on 28 August 1964. Beatles for Sale did not produce a single for the UK – the non-album tracks I Feel Fine and She's a Woman performed that role. Nevertheless, that coupling was followed up in the United States by Eight Days a Week, which became their seventh number one in March 1965.The album hit the UK number one spot and retained that position for 11 of the 46 weeks that it spent in the Top 20. Beatles for Sale did not surface as a regular album in the US until 1987. In its place was Beatles '65 which featured eight songs from Beatles for Sale, plus the A and B-side of I Feel Fine and I'll Be Back from the UK's A Hard Day's Night album. Beatles '65 enjoyed a nine week run at the top of the US charts beginning in January 1965.. The album marked a minor turning point in the evolution of the Lennon–McCartney partnership, John Lennon particularly now showing interest in composing songs of a more autobiographical nature. I'm a Loser shows Lennon for the first time coming under the influence of Bob Dylan, whom he met for the first time in New York while on tour, on 28 August 1964.
Performed by The Jukebox
The Moptops second movie was a swinging London goof, but the soundtrack included the classics "you've got to hide your love away" and "ticket to ride" as well as the lovely "I've just seen a face". Help didn't break new ground but it paves the way for the Beatles next stop Rubber Soul. The title track help remains one of the very most popular songs ever recorded by the Beatles, and at Abbey Road on the River, one notices that every time it is performed, audiences always stop to listen, dance, and appreciate. In fact, our office uses Help as a barometer of how good a band is when they submit audition tapes. Help and Beatles for sale will be performed together as one concert by Union Jack and Jukebox Saturday afternoon on the Riverview stage.
Union Jack: David Lempke - Drums, Percussion, Vocals, Gary Wilkinson - Rythym Guitar, Lead Vocals, Jim Brown - Lead Guitar, Vocals, Les Bowler - Bass, Vocals, Jim O'Connor - Keyboards
Each band member of The Blue Meanies is a Beatles fan and they continue to perform select songs from The Beatles extensive catalog in their shows. It will be a glorious mixture of Beatles, solo, and assorted 60's songs
Gary Owen-Guitar; Scott Ringle-Guitar; John Thomas-Drums; Damian Fanelli-Lead Guitar; Antony Fanelli-Bass; Brian Cancemi-Guitar
Day Trippers was founded in June 2010 to do 9 gigs at The International Beatles Week 2010 in Liverpool, 7 of them were in the famous Cavern Club! During that week we decided to go on as a band.
After Liverpool we’ve done many gigs in The Netherlands. Now we’re in for gigging abroad and we’re gonna play at world’s largest Beatles festival ‘Abbey Road on the River’ August 30 – September 2, 2012 in Washington DC (USA).
We play a selection of songs from the early R&R days (’60-’64) to the experimental studio years (’65-’70). We’re no look-alike band but play Beatles songs in our own way with respect to the original. Close to the recordings or live performances by The Beatles, but always with a slight twist. We try to create an authentic sound that’s Fab Four worthy.
Seeing Cathy Richardson sing is an experience that is difficult to explain. Critics have described the effect in ways such as: witnessing a space shuttle launch, a force of nature, kinetic, unleashing a tsunami from her iron-lungs, haunting, stunning, breath-taking power, unbelievably powerful, or simply stated, WOW. Some have even gone so far as to dub her the "best female voice in rock today."
And it's no wonder, what other singer out there can you name who has the chops (or the balls, for that matter) to stand in for both Janis Joplin and Grace Slick in their iconic bands?
Yes, it's true, GRAMMY Nominee and four-time DIY Music Award-winning singer, songwriter, musician, producer, actress and designer Cathy Richardson independently released and sold over 30,000 copies of her seven solo albums and relentlessly pummeled the Chicago club circuit for years. Over the last decade, her career has taken a few colorful turns that steered her out of the local scene and into the International spotlight, smack in the middle of the rock n' roll history that inspired her to rock.
Richardson's real life rock n' roll persona led to her discovery for the role of Janis Joplin in the original Off Broadway cast of the show Love, Janiswhere she channeled the late music legend to rave reviews in New York, Chicago, San Francisco and Arizona. The San Francisco Chronicle said, "when Richardson pours her magnificent, flexible voice into one of Joplin's signature numbers... the experience is more real than any live recording ever captured." In 2007, she toured the US with Janis' original band members Big Brother and the Holding Co. on the Summer of Love 40th Anniversary Tour.
The Steve Sizemore Group sticks to a proven formula of no-frills rock n' roll: good hooks, melodies, rich harmonies, and loud guitars. Never concerned with being the next big thing, they have simply stuck to creating straightforward rock and roll. With 5 original albums to its credit and a host of various artist compilation credits, SSG's last studio album, Beautiful Dust, received critical acclaim and was featured at independent music industry showcases such as International Pop Overthrow and the NAMM Show. Presently the band is working on its 6th original album. As an 8-year veteran of the world's largest Beatles inspired music festival, Abbey Road on the River, SSG is proud to have put its signature on the most celebrated body of work in music history. Joe Carducci, Marketing Manager of Gretsch Guitars, has coined the Steve Sizemore Group "the Beatles on rocket fuel." In 2010, SSG released a live Beatles tribute album called A Night in the Life, and it is available for streaming on the MUSIC page of www.stevesizemoregroup.com. A Night in the Life serves as a great example of Steve Sizemore Group's stage energy. If you want to dance, sweat, and party all night long, this is your band. Steve Sizemore: Vocals, Guitar, Matt Ballenger: Vocals, Lead Guitar, Piano, Paul Felice: Vocals, Lead Guitar,Pat Giacone: Drums, Vocals
The Cryers have been performing since 1991, throughout the U.S.A. & Canada, as well as their home base of NJ/NY. The band performs with gutsy exuberance, tunes from the multifaceted roster of Rock 'n Roll, breathing new life into timeless classics. The Cryers will be performing their renditions of hard rock Beatles, Solo Beatles, plus Hollies, Badfinger and other great artists of the British Invasion.
Joe Orlando - Vocals, Bass; Belle Liao - Vocals, Keyboard; Jeff Brown - Vocals, Guitar; Roger Wolford- Drums
the tribute band of The Beatles, based on Kyoto, Japan.
he AROTR Festival can be seen as an American tribute to The Beatles, who were a European band. Being from Europe, The LSB Experience likes the idea to pay tribute in return to some of the great American singer-songwriters and bands that have had a major impact on contemporary pop- and rockmusic. That’s why we will mainly focus on the so called“West Coast Sound”, with exponents such as: Crosby, Stills & Nash, The Eagles, The Doobie Brothers, Venice, Jackson Browne and James Taylor. A special highlight within this concept is a compilation of songs by The Beach Boys, the American answer to The Beatles. Obviously, since this is a Beatles tribute festival and since The Beatles are an important source of inspiration for The LSB Experience, every 50 minute show will contain about 25/30 percent Beatlessongs. And then we still have some Dylan, Fleetwood Mac , Steeler’s Wheel, Crowded House and a few of our original compositions to throw in, but al these supplements to the repertoire have in common what we call “The LSB Experience three part harmony trademark”.
Mario da Silva since 2005 has been one of the most important artists to perform at Abbey Road on the river.
Internationally recognized as one of the worlds greatest classical guitar players, Mario has extended his talents to the Beatles songbook, and has provided origianl interpretations that are beautiful, inspirational, and awe-inspiring. His son James, a prodigy in his own right teams up with Mario on many of his songs, proving once again that talent runs in talented families.
Sgt. Pepper is the most important rock 'n roll album ever made, and unsurpassed adventure in concept, sound, songwriting, cover art in studio technology by the greatest rock 'n roll group of all time. For the Beatles it was a decisive goodbye to matching suits, world tours and assembly-line record-breaking. /"We were fed up with being Beatles,/" Paul said decades later. /"We were not boys, we were men… Artists rather than performers. As Paul put it the album was "just us doing a good show/". And that is what Abbey Road Live! will present Saturday night at 7 PM. With a full complement of strings and horns the album will be reproduced in its entirety, note for note, and aside from the fact that it will be outdoors on the beautiful Potomac River, will sound the way you expect a live performance of the greatest rock 'n roll album of all time to sound.
Tim Conley -Dave Domizi - Andrew Hammer -Michael Wegner
AROTR Hall Of Famer: We are all so pleased to welcome Hal back to AROTR! Hal has done just about everything at AROTR. From solo shows to duets to midnight jams the man and his guitar has always set the standard for entertaining audiences. Most remembered for his organization and development of some of our biggest concerts, his herculean medley of 214 Beatles songs in the order they were released sets Hal apart from all others on the Beatles international stage, His accomplishements both at AROTR and across the universe could fill the entire page, so let's just leave it at-if you have seen him perfrom, you know what we mean-if you haven't, it's time you do. Ay?
Each band member of The Blue Meanies is a Beatles fan and they continue to perform select songs from The Beatles extensive catalog in their shows. It will be a glorious mixture of Beatles, solo, and assorted 60's songs
Gary Owen-Guitar; Scott Ringle-Guitar; John Thomas-Drums; Damian Fanelli-Lead Guitar; Antony Fanelli-Bass; Brian Cancemi-Guitar
Out of sunny Puerto Rico comes The Jukebox, "Tributo a Los Beatles". Four musicians who share the same passion and admiration for the music of The Beatles. While others try to recreate the Beatles act, look and sound, this guys recreate the spirit, the energy and the excitement of the Beatles. There is no recycled fab four comments and mannerisms, just straight, vintage Beatle style rock n' roll.
Love is a Grammy Award-winning soundtrack remix album of music recorded by The Beatles, released in November 2006. It features music compiled and remixed as a mashup for the Cirque du Soleil show of the same name. The album was produced by George Martin and his son Giles Martin, who said, 'What people will be hearing on the album is a new experience, a way of re-living the whole Beatles musical lifespan in a very condensed period.
All You Need Is Love, BritBeat, The Newbees, Rachel Blanton, Classical Strings, Kevin Ashba, Jesse Jordan
Beatles tribute band from Germany.
I am he as you are me and we are all together,See how they run like pigs from a gun, see how they fly, I'm crying. Sitting on a cornflake, waiting for the van to come. Sitting on a cornflake, waiting for the van to come . Corporation tee-shirt, stupid bloody Tuesday,Man, you been a naughty boy, you let your face grow long.Of all of the Beatles albums, easily the most underrated. Maybe because it followed Sgt. Pepper, maybe because it was not released as an album in the United Kingdom, but an album that contains Walrus, Strawberry Fields, Hello Goodbye, Penny Lane, Fool on the Hill, Baby you're a Rich Man, and All You Need is Love, and Blue Jay Way, as has to be discussed as one of their premier works. As a concert experience it may be. And as an Essentials we think English Channels interpretation is going to make you want to get Magical Mystery Tour high up on your playlist once again.
The Engish Channel is honored to perform The Beatles’ amazing “Magical Mystery Tour” album in its entirety, taking great care to make every song as authentic as possible.
The English Channel (All English, All the Time) performs British hits of the 60's and early 70's...classic rock & pop songs from The Beatles, Stones, Dusty Springfield, The Who, The Hollies, Cream, Petula Clark, Yes, The Zombies, Moody Blues, Lulu, The Yardbirds, & many others. Each song is meticulously recreated to sound just like the original recording, just like you remember it.
Julie Quarles- vocals and percussion, Bob Quarles- keyboards and vocals, Marion Hodges- guitar and vocals, Buzzy Lawler- guitar and vocals, Richard Cowles- bass and vocals, Buz King- drums
"A Salute to American Bandstand" brought to you by UnionJack and Friends. Our Tribute to the show and songs that started us dancing in the 50's and brought us into the 80's. Featuring guest appearances by some of your fave AROTR Artists. Currently scheduled: James Paul Lynch as "Elvis", Julie, Dr. Bob, and Marion from the "English Channel", Kevin Ashba of the "Beatleburys", and many more to come! Hear the tunes from the two Exclusive Beatle Bandstand Shows! This will be a fun night, as we discovered in DC you never know who might turn up on stage!!
Insomnia (or sleeplessness) is most often defined by an individual's report of sleeping difficulties.While the term is sometimes used in sleep literature to describe a disorder demonstrated by polysomnographic evidence of disturbed sleep, insomnia is often defined as a positive response to either of two questions: "Do you experience difficulty sleeping?" or "Do you have difficulty falling or staying asleep?" None of the above..I sing Beatles songs at Abbey Road On The River
he AROTR Festival can be seen as an American tribute to The Beatles, who were a European band. Being from Europe, The LSB Experience likes the idea to pay tribute in return to some of the great American singer-songwriters and bands that have had a major impact on contemporary pop- and rockmusic. That’s why we will mainly focus on the so called“West Coast Sound”, with exponents such as: Crosby, Stills & Nash, The Eagles, The Doobie Brothers, Venice, Jackson Browne and James Taylor. A special highlight within this concept is a compilation of songs by The Beach Boys, the American answer to The Beatles. Obviously, since this is a Beatles tribute festival and since The Beatles are an important source of inspiration for The LSB Experience, every 50 minute show will contain about 25/30 percent Beatlessongs. And then we still have some Dylan, Fleetwood Mac , Steeler’s Wheel, Crowded House and a few of our original compositions to throw in, but al these supplements to the repertoire have in common what we call “The LSB Experience three part harmony trademark”.
Dad and Daughter, Stan and Mandie Bullock have performed together and separately as Wonderwall and Never Mind the Bullocks at Abbey Road on the River since 2005. Special guest, this year, includes Marc Diffendal, also an original member of Wonderwall, on bass guitar and third part vocal harmony. This year, Never Mind the Bullocks perform Beatle hits and more obscure gems which are sometime overlooked. You will not want to miss these special shows!
Day Trippers was founded in June 2010 to do 9 gigs at The International Beatles Week 2010 in Liverpool, 7 of them were in the famous Cavern Club! During that week we decided to go on as a band.
After Liverpool we’ve done many gigs in The Netherlands. Now we’re in for gigging abroad and we’re gonna play at world’s largest Beatles festival ‘Abbey Road on the River’ August 30 – September 2, 2012 in Washington DC (USA).
We play a selection of songs from the early R&R days (’60-’64) to the experimental studio years (’65-’70). We’re no look-alike band but play Beatles songs in our own way with respect to the original. Close to the recordings or live performances by The Beatles, but always with a slight twist. We try to create an authentic sound that’s Fab Four worthy.
Featuring the look and sounds of the 1960’s British Invasion era, UnionJack takes you back to the days of The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Kinks, Hollies, Searchers and the many others that followed these great groups. Afive-piece band, UnionJack was one of Western Mass’ original “tribute” bands formed in 1979. After years of performing with other bands, UJ’s members reformed in 2002. The current lineup features three original members: Gary Wilkinson of Belchertown, (guitar, vocals), Les Bowler, (South Hadley) (bass, vocals), Dave Lempke, (Holyoke), (drums, vocals), with newcomers Jim Brown (guitar, vocals), (South Hadley), and Jim O’Connor, (Holyoke), (Keyboards).
Wilkinson’s lead vocals on classic Beatles’ tunes have always been the band’s strength, along with some great material and more than a little bit of humor. UnionJack follows the history of the British Invasion from the early days of “Beatlemania” through the end of the decade. In addition to those mentioned above UnionJack also features tunes by the Yardbirds, Badfinger, Dave Clark 5, and many others. The band also performs an “American Graffiti” set, featuring music from “American Artists” popular during the same period; the Monkees, Credence Clearwater Revival, Grass Roots, Rascals, Neil Diamond, and many others. UnionJack has had the pleasure over the years of being the opening act for: Bo Diddley, The Fifth Dimension, The Band, The Commodores, The Wilkinsons, Ritchie Havens, and many others.
The bottom line is that this band is fun to listen to!
the tribute band of The Beatles, based on Kyoto, Japan.
In 1965 radios were abuzz with such groundbreaking singles as Satisfaction and Like a Rolling Stone. That December, the Beatles met their peers challenge head-on with Rubber Soul, a stunning collection that preserved the taut pop focus of the bands earlier LPs while introducing newfound sophistication and depth. Producer George Martin described Rubber Soul as the first album to present a new growing Beatles to the world and so it was. The mop tops were evolving in remarkable ways. George called Rubber Soul “the best one we made” because we were suddenly hearing sounds that we weren't able to hear before. John's Nowhere Man which he later acknowledged as a depressed self-portrait and the beautifully reminiscent In My Life both reflect the more serious and personal style of songwriting that Bob Dylan had suddenly made possible.
“I don't see too much difference between Revolver and Rubber Soul”, George once said. "To meet a could be volume 1 and volume 2". Revolver extends the more adventurous aspects of its predecessor; it's introspection, its nascent psychedelia, its fascination with studio artistry into a dramatic statement of generational possibility. The album which was released in August 1966 made it thrillingly clear that what we now think of as ”the sixties” was fully and irreversibly underway part of the album's revolutionary impulse was visual.
On Sunday, The Cryers and Galss Onion brings to life the Rubber Soul and Revolver album in their entirety.
This is a special A/V presentation of “The Beatles 50th Anniversary—1962 thru 1963 (UK).” by Bruce Spizer.
Saturday at 11am in the Potomac Ballroom.
Beatles tribute band from Germany.
The Steve Sizemore Group sticks to a proven formula of no-frills rock n' roll: good hooks, melodies, rich harmonies, and loud guitars. Never concerned with being the next big thing, they have simply stuck to creating straightforward rock and roll. With 5 original albums to its credit and a host of various artist compilation credits, SSG's last studio album, Beautiful Dust, received critical acclaim and was featured at independent music industry showcases such as International Pop Overthrow and the NAMM Show. Presently the band is working on its 6th original album. As an 8-year veteran of the world's largest Beatles inspired music festival, Abbey Road on the River, SSG is proud to have put its signature on the most celebrated body of work in music history. Joe Carducci, Marketing Manager of Gretsch Guitars, has coined the Steve Sizemore Group "the Beatles on rocket fuel." In 2010, SSG released a live Beatles tribute album called A Night in the Life, and it is available for streaming on the MUSIC page of www.stevesizemoregroup.com. A Night in the Life serves as a great example of Steve Sizemore Group's stage energy. If you want to dance, sweat, and party all night long, this is your band. Steve Sizemore: Vocals, Guitar, Matt Ballenger: Vocals, Lead Guitar, Piano, Paul Felice: Vocals, Lead Guitar,Pat Giacone: Drums, Vocals
Celebrating “THAT GREAT GRETSCH SOUND” with a multimedia presentation hosted by FRED GRETSCH III, President-The Gretsch Company, and Gretsch Product Specialist, JOE CARDUCCI. Take a journey that begins in 1883 when Gretsch first started making musical instruments in Brooklyn, New York. See & hear the musicians who’ve woven the Gretsch sound in the fabric of modern pop culture since Gretsch guitar production began in the 1930’s. A special tribute to GEORGE HARRISON will be featured along with cool prizes and chance to win a Gretsch guitar.
Day Trippers was founded in June 2010 to do 9 gigs at The International Beatles Week 2010 in Liverpool, 7 of them were in the famous Cavern Club! During that week we decided to go on as a band.
After Liverpool we’ve done many gigs in The Netherlands. Now we’re in for gigging abroad and we’re gonna play at world’s largest Beatles festival ‘Abbey Road on the River’ August 30 – September 2, 2012 in Washington DC (USA).
We play a selection of songs from the early R&R days (’60-’64) to the experimental studio years (’65-’70). We’re no look-alike band but play Beatles songs in our own way with respect to the original. Close to the recordings or live performances by The Beatles, but always with a slight twist. We try to create an authentic sound that’s Fab Four worthy.
Sort of Fat Back Country Rock, Southern Roots...Northern Whiskey Blues & Mountains of Rolling Groove!
Often compared to The Beatles for their British Invasion-esque songwriting and 3 part harmonies, Cheers Elephant refreshes your ears by providing a raw sound that's reminiscent of real, live classic Rock and Roll with and indie, psychedelic twist. SInce 2007 Cheers Elephant has truly been on the forefront of the original music scene in Philadelphia, PA by providing a tight and energetic show that truly makes you stop and listen. CE debuted at AROTR DC 11 and quickly made 1,000s of fans.
2011 has proven to be a great year for Cheers Elephant- a SOLD OUT record release show, support for UK's The Go! Team, and playing "The Twist" with Chubby Checker have all confirmed one thing: people dig Cheers Elephant. So why not take a swig? The buzz is good.
Your chance to bid on a Country Gentleman, Tennesse Rose, and George Harrison Signature Duo Jet. These 3 guitars are from the AROTR private collection and partial proceeds from the auctions will benefit The Desmoid Tumor Foundation and The Red Cross.
Reserve bidding for the Tennesse Rose will begin at $1,800.00, The Country Gentleman at $2,100.00, and The George Harrison at $3,000.00.
Auctioneer: Danny Donuts
The Steve Sizemore Group sticks to a proven formula of no-frills rock n' roll: good hooks, melodies, rich harmonies, and loud guitars. Never concerned with being the next big thing, they have simply stuck to creating straightforward rock and roll. With 5 original albums to its credit and a host of various artist compilation credits, SSG's last studio album, Beautiful Dust, received critical acclaim and was featured at independent music industry showcases such as International Pop Overthrow and the NAMM Show. Presently the band is working on its 6th original album. As an 8-year veteran of the world's largest Beatles inspired music festival, Abbey Road on the River, SSG is proud to have put its signature on the most celebrated body of work in music history. Joe Carducci, Marketing Manager of Gretsch Guitars, has coined the Steve Sizemore Group "the Beatles on rocket fuel." In 2010, SSG released a live Beatles tribute album called A Night in the Life, and it is available for streaming on the MUSIC page of www.stevesizemoregroup.com. A Night in the Life serves as a great example of Steve Sizemore Group's stage energy. If you want to dance, sweat, and party all night long, this is your band. Steve Sizemore: Vocals, Guitar, Matt Ballenger: Vocals, Lead Guitar, Piano, Paul Felice: Vocals, Lead Guitar,Pat Giacone: Drums, Vocals
Mario da Silva since 2005 has been one of the most important artists to perform at Abbey Road on the river.
Internationally recognized as one of the worlds greatest classical guitar players, Mario has extended his talents to the Beatles songbook, and has provided origianl interpretations that are beautiful, inspirational, and awe-inspiring. His son James, a prodigy in his own right teams up with Mario on many of his songs, proving once again that talent runs in talented families.
he AROTR Festival can be seen as an American tribute to The Beatles, who were a European band. Being from Europe, The LSB Experience likes the idea to pay tribute in return to some of the great American singer-songwriters and bands that have had a major impact on contemporary pop- and rockmusic. That’s why we will mainly focus on the so called“West Coast Sound”, with exponents such as: Crosby, Stills & Nash, The Eagles, The Doobie Brothers, Venice, Jackson Browne and James Taylor. A special highlight within this concept is a compilation of songs by The Beach Boys, the American answer to The Beatles. Obviously, since this is a Beatles tribute festival and since The Beatles are an important source of inspiration for The LSB Experience, every 50 minute show will contain about 25/30 percent Beatlessongs. And then we still have some Dylan, Fleetwood Mac , Steeler’s Wheel, Crowded House and a few of our original compositions to throw in, but al these supplements to the repertoire have in common what we call “The LSB Experience three part harmony trademark”.
the tribute band of The Beatles, based on Kyoto, Japan.
Led by 1st Violinist Rachel Blanton, AROTR's own string and horn septet has performed on every concept concert we have presented. The list includes Love, Pepper, Mystery Tour, White Album, and Abbey Road megasized.
Out of sunny Puerto Rico comes The Jukebox, "Tributo a Los Beatles". Four musicians who share the same passion and admiration for the music of The Beatles. While others try to recreate the Beatles act, look and sound, this guys recreate the spirit, the energy and the excitement of the Beatles. There is no recycled fab four comments and mannerisms, just straight, vintage Beatle style rock n' roll.
Out of sunny Puerto Rico comes The Jukebox, "Tributo a Los Beatles". Four musicians who share the same passion and admiration for the music of The Beatles. While others try to recreate the Beatles act, look and sound, this guys recreate the spirit, the energy and the excitement of the Beatles. There is no recycled fab four comments and mannerisms, just straight, vintage Beatle style rock n' roll.
"All Together Now: With strings, horns and their incomparable front line, The Newbees twist and shout their way through each iconic Beatles’ era. From simple three-chord tunes to legendary studio tracks, The Newbees' fabulous arrangements and dynamic on-stage energy give new life to the greatest sing-a-long songs ever. "
"All Together Now: With strings, horns and their incomparable front line, The Newbees twist and shout their way through each iconic Beatles’ era. From simple three-chord tunes to legendary studio tracks, The Newbees' fabulous arrangements and dynamic on-stage energy give new life to the greatest sing-a-long songs ever. "
The TRAVELING BEATLEBURYS will be performing songs by the Traveling Wilburys, George Harrison (from his Beatles days to his solo career) along with songs by the other Wilburys (Tom Petty, Bob Dylan, Roy Orbison & Jeff Lynne)
“The Traveling Beatleburys put on one of the best shows, putting their own spin on songs performed by members of the Traveling Wilburys, which included, of course, George Harrison. They extended the numbers as one can do on stage, instead of merely trying to imitate the sound on Beatle recordings. Then they covered songs by other Wilburys, including Tom Petty and Bob Dylan.” - the Examiner.com, Washington, DC – 9/7/10
PETER CONRAD - guitars & vocals * KEVIN ASHBA - keyboards & vocals * BRUCE BURTON - bass guitar & vocals * BRUCE GOLL - drums & percussion
You will not want to miss these AROTR superstars improvising their talents. AROTR Hall Of Famer: We are all so pleased to welcome Hal back to AROTR! Hal has done just about everything at AROTR. From solo shows to duets to midnight jams the man and his guitar has always set the standard for entertaining audiences. Most remembered for his organization and development of some of our biggest concerts, his herculean medley of 214 Beatles songs in the order they were released sets Hal apart from all others on the Beatles international stage, His accomplishements both at AROTR and across the universe could fill the entire page, so let's just leave it at-if you have seen him perfrom, you know what we mean-if you haven't, it's time you do. Ay? Mario da Silva since 2005 has been one of the most important artists to perform at Abbey Road on the river.
Internationally recognized as one of the worlds greatest classical guitar players, Mario has extended his talents to the Beatles songbook, and has provided origianl interpretations that are beautiful, inspirational, and awe-inspiring. His son James, a prodigy in his own right teams up with Mario on many of his songs, proving once again that talent runs in talented families.
”It was a very happy record”, said producer George Martin. I guess it was happy because everybody thought it was going to be the last. Abbey Road, recorded mostly in two months during the summer of 1969, almost never got made at all. That January, the Beatles were on the verge of a breakup, exhausted and angry with one another after the disastrous sessions for the aborted Get Back LP later salvaged as Let It Be. Determined to go out with a sense of recaptured glory, the group reconvened at EMI's Abbey Road studios to make its most polished album: a collection of suburb songs cut with an attention to refined detail then segued together (especially side two) with conceptual force. George proved his long secret worth as a composer with Something and the folk- pop diamond Here Comes the Sun. And John, Paul,and George reputedly sang more three-part harmony hear than any other Beatles album. Let It Be was the group's final release but this album was it's real goodbye.
For the 8th consecutive year Abbey Road LIVE! will rock the music of the Beatles at AROTR LV & DC. Initially a tribute to the monumental "Abbey Road" album, the band has expanded its scope to include more than 100 Beatles tunes, from all eras of the Fab Four's career. The band has presented start-to-finish album performances of masterpieces such as "Abbey Road", "Magical Mystery Tour" and "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Heart's Club Band".
Tim Conley -Dave Domizi - Andrew Hammer -Michael Wegner
Each band member of The Blue Meanies is a Beatles fan and they continue to perform select songs from The Beatles extensive catalog in their shows. It will be a glorious mixture of Beatles, solo, and assorted 60's songs
Gary Owen-Guitar; Scott Ringle-Guitar; John Thomas-Drums; Damian Fanelli-Lead Guitar; Antony Fanelli-Bass; Brian Cancemi-Guitar
One of the very best tribute bands in the world ! With mop tops, retro costumes, vintage instruments and harmonizing vocals, BritBeat Beatles Tribute Band performs all of the memorable Beatle hits from the sixties. BritBeat has performed all over the USA, including Alaska. James first appeared at the inaugural AROTR in Cleveland in 2002 and 2012 marks his 14th AROTR appearance.
Young as John ; Chris as Paul; Dave as Ringo ; Geoff as Harrison; Rick - Keyboard
One of the very best tribute bands in the world ! With mop tops, retro costumes, vintage instruments and harmonizing vocals, BritBeat Beatles Tribute Band performs all of the memorable Beatle hits from the sixties. BritBeat has performed all over the USA, including Alaska. James first appeared at the inaugural AROTR in Cleveland in 2002 and 2012 marks his 14th AROTR appearance.
Young as John ; Chris as Paul; Dave as Ringo ; Geoff as Harrison; Rick - Keyboard
”It was a very happy record”, said producer George Martin. I guess it was happy because everybody thought it was going to be the last. Abbey Road, recorded mostly in two months during the summer of 1969, almost never got made at all. That January, the Beatles were on the verge of a breakup, exhausted and angry with one another after the disastrous sessions for the aborted Get Back LP later salvaged as Let It Be. Determined to go out with a sense of recaptured glory, the group reconvened at EMI's Abbey Road studios to make its most polished album: a collection of suburb songs cut with an attention to refined detail then segued together (especially side two) with conceptual force. George proved his long secret worth as a composer with Something and the folk- pop diamond Here Comes the Sun. And John, Paul,and George reputedly sang more three-part harmony hear than any other Beatles album. Let It Be was the group's final release but this album was it's real goodbye.
For the 8th consecutive year Abbey Road LIVE! will rock the music of the Beatles at AROTR LV & DC. Initially a tribute to the monumental "Abbey Road" album, the band has expanded its scope to include more than 100 Beatles tunes, from all eras of the Fab Four's career. The band has presented start-to-finish album performances of masterpieces such as "Abbey Road", "Magical Mystery Tour" and "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Heart's Club Band".
Tim Conley -Dave Domizi - Andrew Hammer -Michael Wegner
They wrote the songs while on retreat with the Mahareshi Mahesh Yogi in India, taking a break from the celebrity world. As John later said, \"we sat in the mountains eating lousy vegetarian food and writing all these songs\". They came back more great songs that they could fit on a single LP and competed fiercely during the session. The sessions became so tense that Ringo quit the band in frustration for two weeks. Yet the creative tension resulted in one of the most intense and adventurous Rock albums ever made. And in the history of our event ony one band has been able to re-create it successfully several times. They are All You Need Is Love and all you will ever need from Abbey Road on the River is to see them re-create one of the greatest albums of all time, the White Album.
AROTR Hall Of Fame Band: The vision of these talented musicians from Belleville, Ontario, Canada has always been to put the focus on the music. The Band specializes in the Studio Years from Rubber Soul to Abbey Road. Tipping the hat to great albums like Rubber Soul, Revolver, The White Album, Let It Be and Abbey Road. AYNIL is the only band to perform in every AROTR from Cleveland to Louisville to Scranton to Belleille to DC.
Andy Forgie...lead vocals, Mark Rashotte...lead guitars, Al Haring...guitar & vocals, Steve Smith...drums & vocals, Vitas Slapkauskas...bass guitar, Paul Lockyer...keyboards
Insomnia (or sleeplessness) is most often defined by an individual's report of sleeping difficulties.While the term is sometimes used in sleep literature to describe a disorder demonstrated by polysomnographic evidence of disturbed sleep, insomnia is often defined as a positive response to either of two questions: "Do you experience difficulty sleeping?" or "Do you have difficulty falling or staying asleep?" None of the above..I sing Beatles songs at Abbey Road On The River
The Deep End of The Channel
New for AROTR-DC 2012, this show features deep tracks from some of your fave Brit artists such as Queen, Moody Blues, Yes, Procol Harum, Elton John and more. Tune in to The English Channel for classic rock songs you rarely hear performed live.
Julie Quarles- vocals & percussion, Bob Quarles- keyboards & vocals, Marion Hodges- guitar & vocals, Richard Cowles- bass & vocals, Buzzy Lawler- guitar & vocals, Rico Antonelli- drums & vocals
All Star Tribute to the Monkees","Critics of the Monkees observed that they were simply the Pre-Fab four, a made-for-TV knockoff of The Beatles; The Beatles, however, took it in their stride and hosted a party for the Monkees when they visited England. The party occurred during the time when The Beatles were recording Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band; as such, the party inspired the line in the Monkees' tune Randy Scouse Git, written by Dolenz, which read, the four kings of EMI are sitting stately on the floor. George Harrison praised their self-produced musical attempts, saying, It's obvious what's happening, there's talent there. They're doing a TV show, it's a difficult chore and I wouldn't be in their shoes for the world.Tork was later one of the musicians on Harrison's Wonderwall Music, playing Paul McCartney's five-string banjo.Nesmith attended the A Day in the Life sessions at Abbey Road Studios; he can be seen in The Beatles' home movies, including one scene where he is conversing with John Lennon. During that time in one of our longer, more reflective, talks I realized that John was not aware of who The Beatles were. Of course he could not be. He was clueless in this regard. He had never seen or experienced them. In the strange paradox of fame, none of The Beatles ever saw The Beatles the way we did. Certainly not the way I did. I loved them beyond my ability to express it. None of them could actually know the force of their own work.
In honor of Davy Jones...a salute to The Monkees Each band member of The Blue Meanies is a Beatles fan and they continue to perform select songs from The Beatles extensive catalog in their shows. It will be a glorious mixture of Beatles, solo, and assorted 60's songs .
Gary Owen-Guitar; Scott Ringle-Guitar; John Thomas-Drums; Damian Fanelli-Lead Guitar; Antony Fanelli-Bass; Brian Cancemi-Guitar
