Special tour to celebrate George Harrison's birthday in India 
[Posted by Dave Haber on Friday, 07/03/09 6:10 pm] [Comments] [Permalink] [Tweet This]Would you like to see India as The Beatles saw it? There might be no better way to do this than through the eyes of Paul Saltzman, the man who was actually there with The Beatles in Rishikesh. Paul's photos of that time are by far the most impressive and intimate photos ever seen.
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Paul is taking a group of fans with him to India for 18 days, February 11 through 18, next year, and has secured an invitation for the touring group to be part of George Harrison's birthday celebrations with Ravi Shankar. This will be a unique opportunity to be guided through India by Paul Saltzman, to share his memories and to make memories of your own.
Mr. Saltzman said, "Long ago, I realized that if I could only visit one country during the rest of my lifetime, but as many times as I wished, it would be India. It is many cultures, even many, many countries, all in one. Although I've been there more than fifty times, each time I go is a new exploration."
For more information on this unique opportunity, please visit Liverpool Beatles Scene.
It's now officially a 'tour', Paul says more dates coming
[Posted by Dave Haber on Thursday, 06/25/09 6:27 am] [Comments] [Permalink] [Tweet This] On his official website paulmccartney.com today, Paul announced his Atlanta at Piedmont Park on Saturday August 15th which we told you about first here on Beatles News yesterday morning, and used the "tour" word officially for the first time. More importantly, he mentioned there would be more dates to come.
From Paul's site:
The pre-sale for PM.com starts today at 10am EST (3pm BST) and closes on Sunday June 28th 10pm EST (3pm BST). The link will be posted here shortly.
Tickets go on general sale at 10am EST / 3pm BST on Monday June 29th.
Paul McCartney's US Tour Dates currently read...
July 17 - New York, Citi Field
July 18 - New York, Citi Field
July 21 - New York, Citi Field
August 1 - Washington, FedExField
August 5 - Boston, Fenway Park
August 6 - Boston, Fenway Park
August 15 - Atlanta, Piedmont Park
...more dates to be announced.
It's Official: Paul McCartney live in Boston on Aug. 5 and 6
[Posted by Dave Haber on Tuesday, 06/23/09 7:00 pm] [Comments] [Permalink] [Related Posts] [Tweet This] According to Boston Music Spotlight, after weeks of speculation, Paul McCartney has officially announced that he will perform at Boston's historic Fenway Park on Wednesday, August 5 and Thursday, August 6.
Reportedly, tickets for both shows will go on sale Monday, June 29 at 10 a.m. via Live Nation. No tickets will be sold at Fenway Park. Ticket prices are forthcoming.
In a press release, Red Sox Chairman Tom Werner said, "Hosting Paul McCartney at Fenway Park is a true honor and a distinct privilege for all of us at the Boston Red Sox. He is a living legend and his contributions both as a member of The Beatles and as a solo artist are exceptional and everlasting. We eagerly look forward to having him here at America's Most Beloved Ballpark."
Update: Good news for Boston-area Macca fans
[Posted by Dave Haber on Tuesday, 06/23/09 2:43 pm] [Comments] [Permalink] [Related Posts] [Tweet This] It's looking almost sure now that Paul McCartney will be performing live at Fenway Park in Boston this August.
Over the weekend, a Beatles News reader commented that Red Sox season ticket holders have received a letter concerning a pre-sale this week for the purchase of tickets to two concerts on August 5 and 6 by "the Artist" unnamed, pending final arrangements.
Now today, The Boston Globe says that Paul will indeed perform at Fenway Park Aug. 5 and 6, and an official announcement could come tomorrow. They report that Boston Mayor Tom Menino's Office of Consumer Affairs and Licensing held a public hearing Monday night, and director Patricia Malone is expected to have something to say about the shows today.
Paul has already announced plans to perform live at Citi Field in New York on July 17, 18, and 19, and FedEx Field in Washington, D.C. on August 1.
Indian musician who performed with George Harrison
[Posted by Dave Haber on Tuesday, 06/23/09 7:31 am] [Comments] [Permalink] [Tweet This] Ali Akbar Khan, the revered Indian-born musician who moved to Marin County and popularized his country's music for successive generations of Americans, died Thursday night at his San Anselmo home.
Mr. Khan was a master of the sarod, the fretless 25-string instrument that produces a panoply of evocative sounds - from dronelike touches to complicated twangs that seem to reverberate from the ether.
Like Ravi Shankar, Mr. Khan crossed over into pop culture popularity. In 1971, he teamed with Shankar to open George Harrison's 1971 Bangladesh fundraising concert at New York's Madison Square Garden. On stage at the concert, Mr. Khan sat cross-legged next to tabla player Alla Rakha and Shankar - a 20-minute performance with an ascending musical climax that had the audience interrupting with applause and standing on its feet.
Ustad Ali Akbar Khan was 87.
(Information thanks to The SF Gate.)
Original bandmembers perform Imagine and Blackbird
[Posted by Katie Hickox on Monday, 06/22/09 8:58 pm] [Comments] [Permalink] [Tweet This] Who would have thought that the Grateful Dead could play Beatles and John Lennon songs?
Mickey Hart and Bob Weir opened their set playing a jam version of 'Blackbird' and ended their set with 'Imagine' for a small group in Marin Saturday afternoon. Bob sang the lead vocals with Mickey playing drums. Boxer spoke briefly before introducing them to the audience.
The lunchtime event was held outside at a lovely venue near San Anselmo that was high on a hill and had beautiful terraced gardens. Bob Weir had written out the set list which included just a few Grateful Dead songs such as FOD which stands for 'Friend of the Devil'. When asked what inspired him to perform 'Imagine', he said 'a request was made from one of the hosts' and this year was the first time they had ever performed 'Imagine' in concert.
Bob remembered all the words to 'Imagine' and the band all did a great job on the song. The author was pleased to be in such highly esteemed company and was at the right place at the right time to get a photo taken with Bob and Mickey.
Free fab gear Sunday on Breakfast with the Beatles
[Posted by Dave Haber on Saturday, 06/20/09 5:57 pm] [Comments] [Permalink] [Tweet This] This Sunday on Breakfast with the Beatles on 95.5 KLOS in Los Angeles, host Chris Carter will be giving away John Lennon & The Plastic Ono Band - Live Peace In Toronto on brand new 180 gram vinyl LP and DVD, courtesy of Capitol, Apple and Shout! Factory.
Also, listeners will be able to win tickets to see The Fab Four, the Ultimate Beatles Tribute Band.
And, Chris' special in studio guest will be the always fascinating Kim Fowley, who was MC at Live Peace in Toronto show.
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When Kim went on stage to announce the Plastic Ono Band, he did a really great thing. He had all the lights in the stadium turned right down and then asked everyone to strike a match. It was a really unbelievable sight when thousands of little flickering lights suddenly shone all over the huge arena.
Switch on ... tune in ... 8 to 11 am this Sunday on 95.5 KLOS, or listen online live!
New George Harrison CD hard to find in New York City
[Posted by Dean Wein on Friday, 06/19/09 10:15 am] [Comments] [Permalink] [Tweet This] "Unlimited Supply? ... EMI!" Those lyrics from the song "EMI" by the Sex Pistols are ringing true today, as Beatle/George Harrison fans in New York can't manage to get a copy of The New George Harrison collection entitled "Let it Roll".
 
I've had many people contact me to see if I was able to get a copy. One of the major retail chains, Best Buy, had it in their weekly flyer as a sale item this week. They even had a picture of it. I asked them at a Best Buy store to look up their other stores to see if any of them have a copy, and none of them did. I've been to another retail chain, Target, and they don't have it either.
Does anyone have any info on why we can't obtain copies of the new George Harrison CD? If anyone reading this has any info on this, we'd like to know why we can't seem to get a copy of the new George Harrison CD in NYC.
Maybe Paul McCartney was right about leaving Capiol/EMI.
Liverpool Tours helps Beatles fans see Paul McCartney at Citi Field
[Posted by Dave Haber on Wednesday, 06/17/09 12:48 am] [Comments] [Permalink] [Tweet This] Recently, thanks to Liverpool Tours, fans had a great time in Las Vegas to see Paul at the Joint, and Paul and Ringo on stage together at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Now they have put together a mini-package for Paul McCartney's high-profile concert visit to Citi Field next month.
Liverpool Tours has secured a block of the highest priced tickets for Paul McCartney's Saturday night, July 18th show at Citi Field. They are packaging it together with a New York City walking tour of Beatle sites, one night deluxe hotel accomodations plus a souvenir gift, all for only $499 per person complete.
Along with the premium concert tickets to Paul's historic return to the new NY Mets baseball field, you will also get to see many famous sights related to Beatles history including Strawberry Fields and the Imagine mosaic in Central Park, the Dakota, the Plaza Hotel, the Ed Sullivan Theater, the former U.S. Apple offices and much more. This 2 1/2 hr tour is professionally guided, and is filled with historic and fun important Beatles facts along this long and winding road walking tour.
There are only 20 spaces available for Paul McCartney at Citi Field, and they will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis. Meals and transportation are not included. This is for the Saturday night show only, there are no tickets available for the Friday night or Tuesday night concerts.
For to make a reservation, call (203) 795-4737 or email LiverpoolTours@aol.com.
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George Harrison and the mystery of the missing Rickenbacker
[Posted by Dave Haber on Friday, 06/12/09 5:33 pm] [Comments] [Permalink] [Tweet This] Longtime Beatles friend and business associate Tony Bramwell is on a quest for a missing guitar.
He is trying to recover the Rickenbacker electric guitar that was given to Jack Oliver, the former General Manager of Apple Records, in 1969 by George Harrison. No questions asked on its return.
Mr. Bramwell says, "In 1963, when George visited his sister Louise in the states, he bought a small Rickenbacker Guitar and was very proud of it. I had it painted black for him, to match John's. The only time I remember him using it was on the TV show 'Ready, Steady, Go.' In 1969, George gave it to Jack Oliver, and not long after, it was stolen. I would really like to know if anyone had seen it since."
 | | The Beatles on Ready, Steady, Go |
If you know anything about the current whereabouts of the guitar, you might want to tell Tony about it in person. The paperback edition of Tony Bramwell's book, Magical Mystery Tours: My Life with The Beatles is now available, and Mr. Bramwell is holding some events to talk about the book and meet fans.
Tony's next book event is at Oldway Mansion in Paignton, England, on June 16 at 7:00 pm. He gives a 45 minute speach about his time with The Beatles including a multi-media presentation, and then takes questions and answers from the audience. His book is available at the event and he will be signing them as well.
Tickets for the event are available from Torbay Bookshop or Backtrax records in Totnes, and are £5.00 each.
Mr. Bramwell has more appearances coming up, in August at The Hard Days Night Hotel in Liverpool, in October at the Nashville Fab Four Fest at The Cannery Ballroom Nashville, and the Beatle Brunch Club cruise around the U.K. in September.
You can follow Tony on Twitter at @BeatlesFriend.
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