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American English to Bring The Beatles to Raue Center This January

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Relive a magical time in music history and introduce the next generation to the band changed history with American English at Raue Center! This fantastic family-friendly show features the iconic hits that rocketed The Beatles to the top of the charts. American English rocks the Raue with the music of The Beatles at 8 p.m. on January 7, 2017.

The family-friendly tribute show is the perfect way to introduce the music of The Beatles to the next generation. American English captures the essence of John, Paul, George and Ringo with two 50-minute sets featuring The Beatles' chart-topping hits as well as select B-sides. Parents, grandparents, teenagers and children alike will be delighted by this fantastic tribute show!

American English is widely considered the greatest Beatles tribute band of our time. The band has earned a number of accolades since its inception, including Illinois Entertainer of the Year. American English has been voted the winner of the sound-alike contest at Beatlefest® for three consecutive years and "Best Tribute Band" three of the last four years in the Chicagoland area.

Tickets start at $20 and can be purchased online at rauecenter.org or via the Box Office at 815.356.9212 or 26 N. Williams Street in downtown Crystal Lake.

Raue Center is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of all through the arts. For 15 years, they have provided quality programming - striving to make it pertinent, available and affordable to all. As a painstakingly restored, 1920s regional Showcase Theatre named for its benefactor-Lucile Raue-Raue Center has attracted the finest stars, Broadway shows, musicians and artists. Named on the League of Historic American Theatres, Raue Center is one of the finest examples of restored art and decor in the nation. The 750-seat theatre, located in historic, downtown Crystal Lake, is a gathering place for our region's citizens and has become a true destination.

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