George Harrison News

The Easter bunny won't be the only one hopping into Johannesburg this Easter as Beatlemania On Tour will be bouncing around stage when they kick off their week-long tour run in Sibaya Casino over the Easter break from 29 March to 8 April 2018.

Celebrating its 45th Anniversary, The Emelin Theatre, in Mamaroneck NY, brings the best in live performing arts to Westchester and other nearby communities and promotes a cultural life that entertains, educates and invigorates. Well-known for its high-quality and affordable programs, the Emelin presents a broad mix of entertainment appealing to all ages and tastes and attracts diverse audiences throughout Westchester County and beyond.

Mandy Gonzalez shared a video to Instagram of herself and fellow Schuyler Sisters, Lexi Lawson and Joanna Alexis Jones covering 'Here Comes the Sun' in celebration of George Harrison's birthday, as well as 'the fight for love and change.' Watch the video below!

In honor of George Harrison's 75th birthday (February 25), the Grammy -winning, 8-times platinum release CONCERT FOR GEORGE, will be available for the first time on vinyl, released as a 4-LP Box Set, as well as a Limited Edition Deluxe 10-disc Box Set via Concord Music.

Montalvo Arts Center continues its acclaimed Carriage House Concert Series with a rollicking solo appearance by Lee Rocker, co-founder of the famed rockabilly band The Stray Cats. Rocker made his mark standing on, spinning, and rocking out on his giant upright bass, prompting the Orange County Weekly to declare "there has never been a rock 'n' roll bass player more fun to watch in concert." With the Grammy-nominated The Stray Cats, which has sold over 10 million albums and garnered an astounding 23 gold and platinum certified records worldwide, Rocker recorded hits including "Stray Cat Strut," "(She's) Sexy +17," and "Rock This Town," listed by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as one of the songs that shaped rock 'n' roll. Rocker has also played and recorded with musical legends including Carl Perkins, Scotty Moore, Wanda Jackson, Levon Helm, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr, among others. Rocker will perform 8pm, March 9 at the Montalvo Arts Center, 15400 Montalvo Rd., Saratoga. For tickets ($54 Reserved, $60 Premier) and more information the public may visit montalvoarts.org or call 408-961-5858.  

Rock/Americana Album From Sherman Ewing Draws Comparisons to Van Morrison, R.E.M., John Prine and Others

Abramorama, in association with Concord Music, announced today (2/8) they will present a special limited theatrical run of Concert for George, remastered in 5.1 Stereo Surround Sound beginning February 20, 2018. February 25th marks what would have been George Harrison's 75th birthday. Due to an overwhelming response from theaters in North America, the film has already been booked into more than 75 theaters in the U.S. and Canada, with the list growing daily. The International roll-out of the film will be announced next week.  

Abramorama, in association with Concord Music, announced today (2/8) they will present a special limited theatrical run of Concert for George, remastered in 5.1 Stereo Surround Sound beginning February 20, 2018. February 25th marks what would have been George Harrison's 75th birthday. Due to an overwhelming response from theaters in North America, the film has already been booked into more than 75 theaters in the U.S. and Canada, with the list growing daily. The International roll-out of the film will be announced next week. 

To rock musicians and fans, few instruments can match the appeal of the legendary Fender Stratocaster especially the 1960 model, which appeared just as the piano-and-sax based sugary pop and country of the 1950s was beginning to fade and clear the way for a grittier rock 'n' roll sound.

Rock/Americana singer Sherman Ewing delivers 'a sense of celebration of the here-and-now' on his February 16th album, 'Come and Meet Me'. Evoking Van Morrison, R.E.M., John Prine and more, Ewing weaves together stories of loss, community and finding common ground. At times cathartic, irreverent, mournful and/or combative, the radio-friendly collection is already picking up steam, with adds in Williamsburg, VA, Knoxville, TN, Grand Rapids, MI, Dayton, OH, Boston, MA, Charleston, SC and more.

Today, Zakir Hussain is appreciated in the field of percussion and the music world at large as an international phenomenon and one of the greatest musicians of our time. A classical tabla virtuoso of the highest order, his consistently brilliant and exciting performances have established him as a national treasure in his home country of India, and around the world as one of India's reigning cultural ambassadors. He returns to Harris Center with flautist Rakesh Chaurasia, for what promises to be a magical evening of virtuosic performance.

From appearing on the cover of Rolling Stone to touring with The Rolling Stones, Lee Rocker has done it all.  He's well known as a founding member of The Stray Cats: a band that sold more than 10 million records, garnered 23 gold and platinum records worldwide, and were music video pioneers of the MTV generation. But Lee Rocker's storied career - and the show he'll bring to the Harris Center - also includes music from some of the biggest names in rock history with whom he's performed.

Whether traveling to gigs on horseback or by tour bus, Americana mavens The Brothers Comatose forge their own path with raucous West Coast renderings of traditional bluegrass, country and rock 'n' roll music. The five-piece string band is anything but a traditional acoustic outfit with their fierce musicianship and rowdy live shows reminiscent of stadium rock concerts. In fall 2017, "Campfire Caravan" featuring The Brothers Comatose, Mipso, and The Lil Smokies hosts three of today's foremost emerging indie Americana bands as they trek across the United States to more than 30 cities. "Campfire Caravan" honors the musicians' early days playing music, when they'd perform for friends and family in basements, living rooms, and around campfires. "Campfire Caravan" celebrates the American tradition of gathering communities around music.

The reissue of Fingerprints from legendary guitarist Peter Frampton is out today via his own imprint Phenix Phonograph. Originally released in 2006, Fingerprints won the 2007 Grammy Award for Best Pop Instrumental Album and Frampton's cover of Soundgarden's 'Black Hole Sun' off the album was also nominated for Best Rock Instrumental Performance. The album is also available on vinyl for the first time.

Let It Be: A Celebration Of The Music Of The Beatles has firmly established itself as a successful West End and international touring show. And now the smash-hit stage show has been updated and is back on tour, featuring a brand new Let It Be Part II which has never been seen before in the UK.

Bringing to life on stage the major musical hits that made The Beatles one of the most successful and influential rock groups of all time, international hit tribute and stage show Beatlemania On Tour is set to take over Johannesburg in early 2018 for a one month-long season at the Theatre of Marcellus, Emperor's Palace Casino.

In honor of George Harrison's 75th birthday (February 25), the Grammy -winning, 8-times platinum release CONCERT FOR GEORGE, will be available for the first time on vinyl, released as a 4-LP Box Set, as well as a Limited Edition Deluxe 10-disc Box Set via Concord Music.

The Recording Academy announced its Special Merit Awards recipients today, and this year's Lifetime Achievement Award honorees are Hal Blaine, Neil Diamond, Emmylou Harris, Louis Jordan, the Meters, Queen, and Tina Turner.

Bringing to life on stage the major musical hits that made The Beatles one of the most successful and influential rock groups of all time, international hit tribute and stage show Beatlemania On Tour is set to take over Johannesburg in early 2018 for a one month-long season at the Theatre of Marcellus, Emperor's Palace Casino.

Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts is pleased to announce Two Beatles Tribute Nights Celebrating George Harrison's 75th Birthday, will take place on two nights on Friday, February 9 and Saturday, February 10 at 8 pm. Tickets are $25 in advance and $35 day of event. Tickets on sale now at baystreet.org or by calling the Box Office at 631-725-9500.