Examiner
8/5/2012
The week ahead: Fans come together for annual Fest for Beatles Fans in Chicago
http://www.examiner.com/article/the-week-ahead-fans-come-together-for-annual-fest-for-beatles-fans-chicagohttp://www.thefest.com/fest/Current/Chicago/ch.phpExaminer
8/4/2012
From Guitarmania to Beatlemania: Laurence Juber is on his way to Phoenix
Renowned Grammy Award-winning guitarist Laurence Juber is set to perform at a very special event on Thursday, August 9. “Guitarmania to Beatlemania: The Evolution of the Acoustic Guitar” is a joint production between the Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) and C. F. Martin & Co.
http://www.examiner.com/article/from-guitarmania-to-beatlemania-laurence-juber-is-on-his-way-to-phoenix?cid=rssBeaumont Enterprise
8/3/2012
Producer/Engineer and Author Ken Scott to Appear at 36th Annual Chicago Fest for Beatles Fans
Beatles recording engineer for Magical Mystery Tour and The White Album, Ken Scott—and now author of the recent memoir Abbey Road to Ziggy Stardust (Alfred Music Publishing)—is this year’s special invited guest at The Fest for Beatles Fans, to be held on August 10 – 12 at The Hyatt Regency O’Hare in Rosemont, Illinois.
http://www.beaumontenterprise.com/business/press-releases/article/Producer-Engineer-and-Author-Ken-Scott-to-Appear-3761119.phpThe Orange County Register
8/5/2012
Pacific 2012: Reconnecting to Beatlemania through the eyes of a child as the Fab Four delights again
My son Sam will be 4 on Labor Day and already he’s a budding Beatlemaniac. Without sounding too boastful, and acknowledging that most kids don’t have rock critics for parents, I still suspect he can name more Lennon/McCartney songs than most teenagers at a One Direction show.
http://soundcheck.ocregister.com/2012/08/05/pacific-2012-reconnecting-to-beatlemania-through-the-eyes-of-a-child-as-the-fab-four-delights-again/96801/Winnipeg Free Press
8/5/2012
Who wrote the book of rock? No. 1 -- The Beatles
In our lives, we love them most; The Beatles are still revered by all ages, long after redefining rock's possibilities
MONTREAL -- Consider the odds of two colossal songwriting talents like John Lennon and Paul McCartney living in the same city. Then think about the chances of them ending up in the same group. After that, ponder the probability of George Harrison and Ringo Starr bringing not only the precisely right musical touch but the exact personalities needed to make all four witty and interesting.
http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-life/entertainment/music/no-1----the-beatles-165045006.htmlExaminer
8/5/2012
Fund raiser to be held for the Barn Players
“Revolution-A Tribute to the Beatles” will be performed by the Barn Players in a special benefit concert Friday through Sunday. This is the annual fund raiser for the Barn Players and will include songs by Paul, George, John and Ringo. Some of the songs included will be “A Hard Day’s Night”, “Because”, “Johnny B Good”, “Ballad of John and Yoko” and others.
http://www.examiner.com/article/fund-raiser-to-be-held-for-the-barn-playersExplore LI
8/3/2012
Beatles, Bard, Broadway under the stars
From The Bard to Broadway to The Beatles, it's a midsummer night's dream of stagecraft under the stars across Long Island this week -- encompassing both music and mayhem.
http://long-island.newsday.com/things-to-do/beatles-bard-broadway-under-the-stars-1.3880372Examiner
8/6/2012
Abbey Road on the River returns to Maryland for its 3rd Beatles festival (Video)
Abbey Road on the River returns to National Harbor for the third consecutive Labor Day Weekend. All Together Now it comes for a five-day celebration of all things Beatle from Thursday, August 30 through Labor Day, Monday, September 3.
http://www.examiner.com/article/abbey-road-on-the-river-returns-to-maryland-for-its-3rd-beatles-festivalExaminer
8/5/2012
Hard Rock Cafe: Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
There's an event that we forty-somethings can't miss: Hard Rock Cafe's Live album series. This Saturday, the 11th, they have Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band.
http://www.examiner.com/article/hard-rock-cafe-sgt-pepper-s-lonely-hearts-club-bandNBC Olympics
LIVERPOOL: Home Of The Beatles
Liverpool is known for many things. A port city with popular docks along the waterfront, the Echo Wheel and the birthplace of the most famous band in the world. The doors leading you into the Cavern Club take you back to where it all started 50 years ago.
http://www.nbcolympics.com/wthr/news-blogs/2012/liverpool-home-of-the-beatles.html Maine Today
8/6/2012
Beatles (tribute) in Westbrook and an Italian celebration
It's amazing that we're forging ahead into August already. That means there's no more time to waste when getting in all those great summer activities. This week be sure to make time for ninja skills, Beatles music and an Italian festival.
http://www.mainetoday.com/blogs/poortland/042472.html