SFA to present acclaimed Beatles tribute show (SFA)
2010-01-06 14:11:03
NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS – Beatlemania is coming to Nacogdoches on Friday,
Jan. 29, as the Stephen F. Austin State University College of Fine Arts
presents Liverpool Legends, the “Ultimate Beatles Tribute Show,” at
7:30 p.m. in W.M. Turner Auditorium as part of its 2009-2010 University
Series.
Composed of four musicians and actors who were hand-picked by Louise
Harrison—sister of the late George Harrison—Liverpool Legends performs
songs spanning the entire career of The Beatles and on through the solo
years.
“With precise attention to every musical detail, along with costume
changes, vintage instruments and special effects, the group will make
you feel like you’re watching the real thing!” said John W. Goodall,
associate dean of the SFA College of Fine Arts.
Commenting on the group’s authenticity, Louise Harrison said,
“Liverpool Legends are the very best four guys to portray the Beatles
since the only four guys to play the Beatles were John, Paul, George
and Ringo!”
The band features Kevin Mantegna as John Lennon, Bob Beahon as Paul
McCartney, Marty Scott as George Harrison and Greg George as Ringo
Starr.
The musicians/actors have toured the world, playing in historic venues
such as Carnegie Hall, The Cavern Club in Liverpool, recording at the
famed Abbey Road Studios in London and performing with Denny Laine
(co-founder of Wings with Paul McCartney), Pete Best (the original
Beatles drummer) and the Boston Pops.
They appeared on The Travel Channel's "Beatlemania Britain" and
headlined "International Beatles Week" in Liverpool where 100,000
Beatles fans jammed Victoria Street to hear them in concert.
Headlining their own production in Branson since 2006, Liverpool
Legends has been voted Best New Show, Best Band and Best Show in
Branson. In this, the band’s fourth season, the group received the
prestigious Branson's Visitor Choice Award for Best Show in Branson for
2009.
Visit www.liverpoollegends.com to learn more about the group and to
hear samples of their music.
Prior to the Nacogdoches performance, Dr. Richard Berry, SFA provost
and professor of music, will give an informative talk on the Beatles’
music at 7 p.m. in Griffith Gallery, located across the hall from
Turner Auditorium in the Griffith Fine Arts Building, 2222 Alumni Dr.
Tickets for the performance range from $17.50 to $35, with discounts
available for seniors, students and youth. For tickets or more
information, please visit www.finearts.sfasu.edu or call (936) 468-6407
or (888) 240-ARTS.
The event is sponsored in part by BancorpSouth of Nacogdoches.
Photo: Tickets are still available for the SFA College of Fine Arts’
presentation of Liverpool Legends, the “Ultimate Beatles Tribute Show,”
at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 29, in W.M. Turner Auditorium.
Read more about this by clicking here:
www.finearts.sfasu.edu
2010-01-06 14:11:03
NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS – Beatlemania is coming to Nacogdoches on Friday, Jan. 29, as the Stephen F. Austin State University College of Fine Arts
presents Liverpool Legends, the “Ultimate Beatles Tribute Show,” at
7:30 p.m. in W.M. Turner Auditorium as part of its 2009-2010 University
Series.
Composed of four musicians and actors who were hand-picked by Louise
Harrison—sister of the late George Harrison—Liverpool Legends performs
songs spanning the entire career of The Beatles and on through the solo
years.
“With precise attention to every musical detail, along with costume
changes, vintage instruments and special effects, the group will make
you feel like you’re watching the real thing!” said John W. Goodall,
associate dean of the SFA College of Fine Arts.
Commenting on the group’s authenticity, Louise Harrison said,
“Liverpool Legends are the very best four guys to portray the Beatles
since the only four guys to play the Beatles were John, Paul, George
and Ringo!”
The band features Kevin Mantegna as John Lennon, Bob Beahon as Paul
McCartney, Marty Scott as George Harrison and Greg George as Ringo
Starr.
The musicians/actors have toured the world, playing in historic venues
such as Carnegie Hall, The Cavern Club in Liverpool, recording at the
famed Abbey Road Studios in London and performing with Denny Laine
(co-founder of Wings with Paul McCartney), Pete Best (the original
Beatles drummer) and the Boston Pops.
They appeared on The Travel Channel's "Beatlemania Britain" and
headlined "International Beatles Week" in Liverpool where 100,000
Beatles fans jammed Victoria Street to hear them in concert.
Headlining their own production in Branson since 2006, Liverpool
Legends has been voted Best New Show, Best Band and Best Show in
Branson. In this, the band’s fourth season, the group received the
prestigious Branson's Visitor Choice Award for Best Show in Branson for
2009.
Visit www.liverpoollegends.com to learn more about the group and to
hear samples of their music.
Prior to the Nacogdoches performance, Dr. Richard Berry, SFA provost
and professor of music, will give an informative talk on the Beatles’
music at 7 p.m. in Griffith Gallery, located across the hall from
Turner Auditorium in the Griffith Fine Arts Building, 2222 Alumni Dr.
Tickets for the performance range from $17.50 to $35, with discounts
available for seniors, students and youth. For tickets or more
information, please visit www.finearts.sfasu.edu or call (936) 468-6407
or (888) 240-ARTS.
The event is sponsored in part by BancorpSouth of Nacogdoches.
Photo: Tickets are still available for the SFA College of Fine Arts’
presentation of Liverpool Legends, the “Ultimate Beatles Tribute Show,”
at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 29, in W.M. Turner Auditorium.
Read more about this by clicking here:
www.finearts.sfasu.edu