We Call This Music Fab

BEATLES STRIKE A (MEMORY) CHORD

SIR PAUL SUGGESTS....

BEATLES ENGINEER DIES

FAB BLOCK

TRACK 1:  The F.A.B. Four, "We Call This Music Fab"
TRACK 2:  Beaten Path, "Mr. Martin Said"
TRACK 3:  Liverpool, "Love Is All"
TRACK 4:  Friday Afternoon, "Better Luck"
TRACK 5:  The Red Button, "Cruel Girl"
TRACK 6:  Jim Shepard, "You Don't Scare Me"

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Is New Bond Track by Paul McCartney?

We've come across the song "Devil May Care," which was obviously written for the new James Bond novel's theme song contest. Remarkably, this song sounds as though it were recorded by Sir Paul McCartney. Could it possibly be true? Check it out and see what you think.

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NEWS FROM ALMOST FAB

Hello,

We’ve some more big shows coming up that you’ll want to check out. On Sunday, April 20 we’ll be playing a dinner/dance show at the Rising Sun Inn in Telford, PA. This special event begins at 4 p.m. with a cash bar and an all-you-can-eat smorgasbord of excellent food. Almost Fab will play all of your Beatles faves from 5 to 8 p.m. Tickets have only been on sale for a week and 20% of the house is already sold out! If you want to join us for this special event, make your reservations now! Tickets are $40 per person. Call the Rising Sun Inn at          215-721-6350       . Rising Sun Inn, 898 Allentown Road, Telford, PA 18969
   On Sunday, March 9, AJ, Greg and Rich will be performing at Kildare’s in West Chester, PA from noon to 4 p.m. as Acoustic Almost FAB! With just acoustic guitars and great Almost FAB vocal harmonies, this show is sure to please the Beatlemaniac in you on a sunny Sunday afternoon! Kildare’s, 18-22 West Gay Street, West Chester, PA 19380,          (610) 431-0770       .
   As always you can view our whole schedule at www.almostfab.com, and visit us at MySpace at www.myspace.com/almostfabtribute.
   See you at the next show!

   Almost Fab
   AJ, Ed, Greg, Ray and Rich

CAN'T AFFORD TO DRIVE MY CAR

The Bob Rivers radio show has offered up a number of Beatles-related parodies, among them "Can't Afford to Drive My Car."

MEET FAB FOREVER

Fab Forever: A Musical History Tour, which features an all-star cast of some of the best Beatles performers out there, has extended its exclusive world premiere engagement at Fremont Street's Canyon Club inside the Four Queens Hotel and Casino in Downtown Las Vegas.
   Award-winning producer Jerry Peluso, (who brought the internationally acclaimed Fab Four from obscurity to the stages of the Las Vegas strip) guarantees a spectacular time for all with a superstar line-up that will suspend disbelief for all Beatles fans. “I’ve been waiting for a show like this my whole life," enthuses Peluso. "Fab Forever not only looks and sounds exactly like the original lads from Liverpool, but they truly capture the spirit of The Beatles in concert.”
   Actors / musicians Gary Gibson (John), Todd Rainey (Paul), Jimmy Pou (George) and Carmine Grippo (Ringo) are all recognized as amongst the top Beatles performers in the world.
   Gary Gibson has been called the closest performer you will ever find to the late John Lennon. Elton John shared the stage with Gary and said, "You must be related." Tom Jones exclaimed, "I thought I saw a bloody ghost." But Gary's talent goes far beyond his incredible look. His voice, accent (real) and stage antics easily suspend disbelief for even the most ardent critic.
   Left-handed Todd Rainey’s stunning vocal range and boyish good looks are so accurate that his portrayal of Paul McCartney is unmatched in the Beatles world. This young Michigan native truly is the envy of all other professional Beatles impressionists
   After an exhaustive world search, Fab Forever turned to the USA's own Beatlemania alumni Jimmy Pou to supply the most visually stunning and vocally talented musician to fill the Beatle boots of the quiet and spiritual Beatle, George Harrison. Jimmy's effortless stage movements and detailed distinctive Harrison guitar style wows the audience into a standing ovation every show.
   Anyone who has ever seen the L.A. based long-running Beatles show The MopTops will instantly recognize the extremely talented Carmine Grippo. Carmine's world-class drumming; jaw-dropping resemblance to Ringo Starr and incredible wit has even the hardest skeptics wondering if it really is Ringo!
   Fab Forever: A Musical History Tour’s Las Vegas run will feature different Beatles songs and costumes each night. “The Beatles had such a vast catalogue of incredible music,” producer Peluso promises, “fans will never see the same show twice.”
   For more information on Fab Forever, check out their official website at www.fabforever.net.

MEET AMERICAN ENGLISH

According to their official website, American English is simply the best Beatle tribute story of our time. At the inception of the band, they were voted “number one” by thousands of Beatle fans as winners of sound-a-like contests at Beatlefest® for three consecutive years. Their demand here and abroad, coupled with their spectacular fan base, anchored them into a professional setting, and launched them into larger venues and theatres worldwide.

   The psychedelic Sgt. Pepper era of the Beatles  is recreated with incredible detail!

American English has shared the stage with musical headliners such as The Grassroots, The Neville Brothers, Three Dog Night, The Ides of March, Eric Burdon, The Buckinghams, The Doobie Bros., Badfinger, and many others.

   With the band's increasing success, American English hit the international scene in 1999, making their debut in Tokyo. Their appearance hit the press and initiated a major article in the upscale Japanese magazine “Lightening,” causing “American English Mania” in Japan. The frenzied crowds in Tokyo reacted as though they were seeing the real thing!

   In Aug. of 2000, American English invaded the Caribbean and appeared on every major television network in Puerto Rico. American English was truly a band on the run. Constantly pursued by television, radio, and newspapers, they stirred up the islanders like never before. As an added honor, The President of the House of Representatives, Carlos Vizcarrondo, invited the band to the capitol for a private meeting. The band made history by being the only American band to ever perform at the capitol.

   In Nov. of 2000, American English awakened a major significant figure in The Beatle world. Sam Leach (the original Beatles promoter from Liverpool) was in town for a book signing for his story “Birth Of The Beatles”. After seeing American English, he has since called the band “The Beatles incarnate!” and is now back promoting and managing American English.

Under the wings of Sam Leach, American English was granted the honor never bestowed upon any other group. They traced the historic footsteps of The Beatles, and performed on the hallowed ground of several original Beatles venues including The Cavern Club in Liverpool.

In December of 2001, the band headlined the George Harrison tribute at the House of Blues in Chicago, where they were joined by several legendary Beatles/Wings related artists. This tribute was the first of its kind and the event made news headlines around the world. The band had the distinct honor to perform with the original Beatles drummer Pete Best!

Their crowning moment came in 2002, as they headlined International Beatle Week in Liverpool in front of a screaming crowd of 50,000 plus! To top it all off, American English recorded a concept album at the famed Abbey Road Studios in London. The fantasy album “What If”, features songs that might have ended up on the next Beatles record, had they stayed together in 1971?

   American English is the only Beatle act to have ever performed concerts accompanied by Denny Laine, co-founder of Wings, and the original Wings horn section, featuring Howie Casey, Thaddeus Richard and Steve Howard. Recently, they have all joined forces to put on special concerts around the world. This unprecedented merging of talent begins with American English as The Beatles and closes with an incredible tribute to Paul McCartney and Wings. This unique and exclusive show entitled "Rock Show" is currently available to the public.

   The fantasy lives on with these remarkable musicians who take the music to the highest level possible. American English is the closest you will ever get to reliving The Beatles. Whether you grew up with the Fab Four or not, this show will be your window to the past. Witness “The Complete Beatles Tribute” with American English!

UPCOMING SHOWS:

January 11th-12th, Mainstage Theatre in St. Charles, Illinois. Call (630) 584-6342

January 18th, Blues Bar in Mount Prospect, Illinois. Call (847) 788-9977

January 25th, Durty Nellies in Palatine, Illinois. Call (847) 358-9150

To learn more about the band, go to their official website: www.americanenglishbeatles.com.

CHRISTMAS WITH THE FABS SPECIAL

1964: THE TRIBUTE - DECEMBER NEWSLETTER

Hi, everybody!
We hope that you had a good Thanksgiving, and that you're looking forward
to the remainder of the Holiday Season and the new year.
   We'd like to thank Mike at The Birchmere for another sold out show and for
telling other Beatle tributes that "1964" is his Beatles band!  Thanks to
David Dean, our great friend and promoter for the Brown Theatre show in
Louisville, Kentucky.  Thanks also goes to Clyde Masters and the wonderful
shows that we do with him every year.
   Special thanks to the fans in Michigan who made the Benton Harbor and
Clinton Township shows a smashing success. Thanks to all of our fans,
coast to coast, who have supported us for a long time.  We enjoy
frequenting your towns and seeing so many new and familiar faces.  Let's
all be there for years to come.
   Just a reminder that the Carnegie Hall date is rapidly selling out.  If
you haven't made plans or gotten your tickets, yet, now is the time.  To
purchase, visit the Carnegie Hall website at
http://www.carnegiehall.org/SiteCode/Intro.aspx or call 212-247-7800 from
8:00 AM-6:00 PM EST, Monday through Friday. This year's show promises to
be even bigger and better than ever.
   We'll be taking a few weeks off towards the end of December and the
beginning of January to spend some time with our families and friends. We
will be back in full force on January 12 and ready to rock in New York.
See you there!

Stay warm and take care of each other.

     AlwaysPeace,
          Gary

Public Performances for December, 2007 are as follows:

December 14 - Akron, OH - Tangiers
December 15 - Akron, OH - Tangiers
December 23 - Annapolis, MD - Rams Head - 1:00 PM matinee (all ages)

Please check the tour schedule, located at
http://grouph.com/cgi-bin/webcal.pl to verify dates and venues.

*"1964"... The Tribute is not endorsed by or affiliated with Apple Corps
Limited.*

3RD ANNUAL MARITIME BEATLE EVENT

If you love the classic songs of The Beatles and would like to attend The Maritime's biggest celebration of The Beatles, then you won't want to miss the 3rd Annual Maritime Beatle Event being held at the Olympic Gardens (St. Antonio's Hall), Halifax, Nova Scotia on Saturday, June 7th, from noon until after midnight.

   International Beatle acts as well as local entertainers will take to the stage for a marathon of non-stop "Beatlemania" and a Magical Mystery Tour down memory lane.  Folks who have witnessed the first two Events, have raved about the whole experience and would not miss out on the chance to come back again and again!

   As a special treat for all who love the music of the 1960's, we will recreate our "Summer Of Love" show on stage mid-way through the marathon.  You won't want to miss this portion of the Event...it was a huge hit last year!

   Early Bird Tickets will go on sale this Friday, just in time for Christmas stocking stuffers!  The limited supply of Early Bird Tickets are $35.00 (HST included).  To order tickets now, contact Hal or Shelley at 902-435-7410 or by e-mail at halbruce@halbruce.com.

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THE MAKING OF "HELP"

The Beatles' first film A Hard Day's Night was a fictionalized day in the life of the band during the height of Beatlemania. Their second effort, Help, took an entirely different tact, offering up a plotline about a cult's pursuit of the ring that won't come off of Ringo's finger, and the misadventures that ensue. With Help being re-released on DVD this Tuesday, the timing seems right to take a behind the scenes look at its making.

FAB HEADLINES

Thanks to the singing of Beatles songs in Across the Universe, according to Entertainment Weekly, actress Evan Rachel Wood is negotiating with Interscope Records for a recording contract… The Chicago Sun Times’ Miriam Di Nunzio enthused about the November 6^th DVD release of Help (from Apple/EMI), “The film is being released in two versions, a two-disc standard set and a two-disc deluxe set. [Richard] Lester also directed the Fab Four’s debut, the black-and-white comedy A Hard Day’s Night… as much fun as the film is, the second disc boasts an hour of bonus footage, including a fascinating 30-minute making-of documentary, extended interviews with cast and crew and audio excerpts from the Beatles during press conferences on film locations…Copley News Service in reviewing Astrid Kirchherr and Max Scheler’s Yesterday: The Beatles Once Upon A Time (The Vendome Press), notes, “Anyone who knows their Beatles history will be familiar with the name Astrid Kirchherr: She was the young German photographer who was very much in on Hamburg’s Cavern club scene when the lads were starting out, eventually becoming engaged to the original bass player, Stu Sutcliffe. These photographs, taken in Liverpool in 1964 and later in London during the filming of A Hard Day’s Night, offer a rare, intimate view of the group as they moved toward superstardom. In the most candid of shots, they’re seen rehearsing, playing, performing, clowning, cooking, collaborating and visiting their parents – all effectively capturing the spirit of that particular yesterday. The glimpses afforded of grim city streets and claustrophobic, kitsch-filled sitting rooms show exactly what the Fab Four and their British fans were escaping from.”

THE BEATLES REVOLUTION

In this incredible 10-part series, ABC News, host Meredith Viera and countless famous fans of the Fab Four reflect on the magic and enduring power of the Beatles. This documentary traces the history of the group from the beginning until the end. Click below for the additional chapters in the series.

THE FOUR FROM F.A.B.: CHECKING IN

In between saving the world, the Four From F.A.B. (For All Britain) enjoy a little downtime and while on vacation check into our skewered version of an infamous motel.

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FRANKENSTEIN MEETS THE BEATLES

At the height of Beatlemania, it seemed as though musicians everywhere were trying to tap into a bit of the Fab Four's magic. Some offered up Beatlesque numbers of their own, while others needed to be satisfied with offering up parodies or novelty records. One of the most bizarre has to be "Frankenstein Meets the Beatles," which We Call This Music Fab had this incredible need to share.

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THE WINNERYS: "IT'S UP TO YOU"

In our never-ending quest to bring you the best in Fab music, we present this music video of the Winnerys performing their song, "It's Up to You."

EXCLUSIVE: FAB MUSIC DOWNLOAD

The band Uncommon Houseflies is offering an exclusive free download of their song "Pastor Candy Canary" to listeners at We Call This Music Fab. A track from their album Zombie Clowns Ate Your Sister's Kitty, this track will be available exclusively on We Call This Music Fab until next Sunday night, August 19th.

   "'Pastor Candy Canary' is actually based on a real person, a minister who is also a competitive body builder," explains Uncommon Houseflies' Kevin Gibson."I just thought the name was so singable, and that the character seemed like someone a song should have been written about for the album Abbey Road (in the vein of 'Polythene Pam,' 'Mean Mr. Mustard,' etc.), so I wrote the melody to match the name, and the lyric followed quickly. My friend and guitarist Kirk Kiefer helped me flesh out the song and played pretty much everything on the song -- ukulele, keyboards, guitar -- except bass and drums. He also did all the backing vocals. Luckily, he's an even bigger Beatles freak than I am, so he totally knew where to take it musically once we started recording. Oh, and by the way, I played the bass parts on a Hofner violin bass copy by Epiphone, just to make it as Beatles-y as possible." To download the song, just right-click on the music player below. And check out The Uncommon Houseflies at www.myspace.com/theuncommonhouseflies.

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