George Harr News

Fifty years ago, the Beatles came to America.... and made their only Pittsburgh appearance at the Civic Arena on September 14, 1964. Legendary concert promoter Pat DiCesare, who brought the band to Pittsburgh for its historic performance, will reprise his role by hosting a series of events, including a tribute concert featuring Beatlemania Now, on September 13th at 8pm, at the Benedum Center.

Nathan East, one of the world's most recorded bassists, makes his Grand Ole Opry debut on Saturday, Aug. 16 performing with Grand Ole Opry member and MCA Nashville recording artist Vince Gill.

54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents Michael Lanning, Alison Lory, and Sam Sherwood in "Those Were the Days, A Music Celebration of the '60s on Friday September 26th at 9:30pm.

On Sunday July 27 powerhouse vocalist Jeanne Page made a stylish return to Sterling's Upstairs at the Federal for a marvelous evening of standards done her way, entitled Reboot. This lady has a unique brand of humor that is intoxicating and infuses every song she sings with the true colors they deserve. She is about to release a CD of her work, so Reboot was a preview of the album. Believe me, it's a knockout!

Seattle-based singer/songwriter Aradia (www.aradiamusic.com) brings her fresh and otherworldly but supremely infectious hybrid 'roktronica' vibe to Barboza (925 E. Pike St. Seattle, WA 98122) tonight, July 19 in support of her new EP titled, Possibilities: Light.

The debate between the Beatles and the Rolling Stones has been going on ever since they first crossed paths on the charts 50 years ago. The argument at the time, and one that still persists, was that the Beatles were a pop group and the Stones were a rock band: the boys next door vs. the bad boys of rock. So who's better? These two legendary bands will engage in an on-stage, throw down - a musical 'shoot out' if you will - on Saturday, August 2 at 8 pm at the Grove Theatre in Upland courtesy of tribute bands Abbey Road and Jumping Jack Flash.

Apple Corps Ltd., White Horse Pictures and Imagine Entertainment have announced today that they will produce a new authorized documentary for Apple, based on the first part of The Beatles' career - the touring years.

Seattle-based singer/songwriter Aradia (www.aradiamusic.com) brings her fresh and otherworldly but supremely infectious hybrid 'roktronica' vibe to Barboza (925 E. Pike St. Seattle, WA 98122) on Saturday, July 19 in support of her new EP titled, Possibilities: Light.

Due to overwhelming public demand, LET IT BE, the international hit show celebrating the music of The Beatles returns for a third run in London's West End, following a triumphant 18-week tour of the UK and Ireland.

Joe's Pub at The Public has announced its lineup for June 25-July 6, including JULIE KLAUSNER'S CABARET SITUATION, MIKE DAISEY: YES THIS MAN, CATIE LAZARUS: THE EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH SHOW, LEONID FEDOROV AND VLADIMIR VOLKOV, SHARABI FEAT. MANU NARAYAN, FRANK LONDON & DEEP SINGH, DUSTBOWL REVIVAL - KARSH KALE: COLLECTIVE SESSIONS, SYMPHONIC SUNDAYS W/ MOTHER FALCON & TODD REYNOLDS FOURPLAY STRING QUARTET.

The Hollywood Bowl hosted its 15th Annual Hollywood Bowl Hall of Fame concert last night, June 21, featuring Hall of Fame inductees Emmy and Tony-winner Kristin Chenoweth, iconic all-female band The Go-Go's, and the eclectic band Pink Martini. Presenters included Oscar and Emmy winner Helen Hunt, Grammy-nominated singer Natasha Bedingfield, Hollywood icon Barbara Eden, actress/comedienne Carol Burnett, and Oscar-nominated actress Taraji P. Henson, as well as a special guest appearance by Lea Michele.

The UK's symphonic rockers, Procol Harum, perform at Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center on Sunday, July 13 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $75, $90, $100 and can be purchased online at www.whbpac.org.

Bergen Performing Arts Center located at 30 North Van Brunt Street in Englewood, New Jersey presents 1964 The Tribute on their 50th Anniversary of The Beatles Coming To America Tour tonight, June 12th at 8:00 PM. Tickets are available now at www.ticketmaster.com or Box Office at 201.227.1030.

Sterling's Upstairs - housed at popular LA hot spot The Federal in North Hollywood's NoHo Arts District - has not only been described by the Los Angeles Times as "LA's cabaret destination;" but was just cited by LA Weekly as one of Los Angeles's top five supper clubs, With an arsenal of similar accolades from LA based media, Sterling's Upstairs celebrates its eight-year anniversary this month with Broadway performers Maura Hanlon Smith (June 9), Sandy Bainum (June 22) and Bernard Dotson (June 29-June 30). Kritzerland Records' Nobody Does it Better... The songs of Dorothy Fields kicked off the month-long celebration on June 1st featuring Tara Browne, Cynthia Ferrer, Zachary Ford, Kim Huber, Jenna Lea Rosen, Sami Staitman, Sarah Staitman, Robert Yacko and Special Guest... Broadway's Kerry O'Malley.

Recently, unearthed and just released is a historic interview with George Harrison of The Beatles, and legendary radio personality, Levi 'Who Loves You' Booker.

Julien's Auctions, the world's premier entertainment and music memorabilia auction house, has announced Music Icons 2014 to be held today, Friday, May 16, 2014 and Saturday, May 17, 2014 at the Hard Rock Cafe New York located at 1501 Broadway in Times Square, Fifty years ago this year, a British rock band called The Beatles gave its first American TV performance on 'The Ed Sullivan Show' and music history was made.

Bergen Performing Arts Center located at 30 North Van Brunt Street in Englewood, New Jersey presents 1964 The Tribute on their 50th Anniversary of The Beatles Coming To America Tour Thursday, June 12th at 8:00 PM. Tickets are available now at www.ticketmaster.com or Box Office at 201.227.1030.

Shadowbox Live, a theater troupe known for delivering cutting edge entertainment, puts a warning label right out in front on its latest offering BIGGER THAN JESUS.

Jake Shimabukuro will perform at The Paramount toight, April 26, 2014 at 8:00PM. Price: $25.00 - $45.00, not including fees. Seating: Reserved. On Sale: Now!