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Wantagh -
Big Shot performed their first show of 2019 at Mulcahy's Pub and Concert Hall in Wantagh, as part of their Nassau County residency.
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New York -
Christian Burns from the acclaimed English pop group BBMak chatted with Digital Journal about their reunion, upcoming tour dates in the United States, and their new music. He also spoke about the impact of technology on the music scene.
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New York City -
On Friday, May 4, the "Rain: A Tribute to The Beatles" show took place at The Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City, which was well-received.
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Award-winning, singer, songwriter, musician, producer and bandleader Jeff Lynne brought the current incarnation of his Electric Light Orchestra to Wembley Stadium, the home of English football, treating the crowd to all the hits and more.
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Canadian pop star Justin Bieber loves his fans and they love him but sometimes love can get a little...loud? That was the case Saturday when the Biebs abadoned his Beliebers at a concert in England.
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Variety, IndieWire and the New York Times all praise the Ron Howard documentary about The Beatles, “Eight Days A Week.” The fans seem to agree: the film has garnered an 81 percent like rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
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San Francisco -
Literally right from Sacramento she returned to San Francisco's Sundance Kabuki Theater to see again, the Ron Howard documentary "Eight Days A Week: The Beatles - The Touring Years."
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San Francisco -
Even though Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr are still a formidable presence in the music industry today, it is hard to explain to the younger generations the ecstatic excitement The Beatles stirred in the baby-boomer generation.
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Chris Singleton is a renowned music industry publicist who also fronts this ambitious six-piece. He now finds himself in the curious position of handling his own publicity. Digital Journal spoke with him about this musical juggling act.
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London -
Influential singer/songwriter Donovan Leitch has had a long and successful career. He performed at the London Palladium on May 6, four days before his 70th birthday.
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The 83-year-old concept artist and widow of Beatle John Lennon has been admitted to a New York hospital complaining of severe flu-like symptoms. Ono has lived in New York since her husband's death in 1980 and never remarried.
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In three months' time, the Scottish-born singer, songwriter, musician and poet, often referred to as "the British Bob Dylan," will celebrate his 70th birthday with a show at the London Palladium. Digital Journal found out what keeps him motivated.
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The former lead singer with English band The Foxes is to put out his first solo album, 'Travelling Man,' next month. Digital Journal was given an exclusive early listen.
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The music of The Beatles was at last made available for streaming just two weeks ago, on Christmas Eve, and the results are already in. Billboard reports the songs and albums of the Fab Four are doing well.
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The Beatles split 45 years ago but the band has recently become the subject of attention because, very nearly alone among the behemoth rock bands of a bygone era, their music was not available via streaming. That's now going to change.
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Liverpool -
Digital Journal speaks to the former leader of one of Merseybeat's greatest acts, early contemporaries of The Beatles and revered for timeless classics like "Sweets for My Sweet," "Sugar and Spice" and "Needles and Pins."
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Digital Journal gets the lowdown on the Welsh/English quartet's new album "Keep the Village Alive" from one of its founding members.
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Before John Lennon's abstract and controversial marriage to artist Yoko Ono, he tied the knot with fellow Liverputian Cynthia Powell, who passed away Wednesday after a long battle with cancer.
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The former member of Paul McCartney's '70s high-fliers Wings - and a prolific and highly acclaimed musician in his own right - is getting ready to release a new album. Digital Journal was curious to learn more.
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The iconic sixties was a time of musical and social revolution. So many great albums were being released that classic long playing 12-inch records battled to even make the top five, such was the talent and magic on the market at that time.
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The Beatles hit, "Hello, Goodbye," covered by The Cure, is the lead single from the upcoming collection 'The Art Of McCartney,' a celebration of the music of Sir Paul McCartney by such artists as Billy Joel, KISS, Yusuf, Jamie Cullum and Roger Daltrey.
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Ringo Starr and An All Starr Band (which includes Edgar Winter, Gregg Bissonette, Richard Page and Steve Lukather) is slated to perform in front of designer John Varvatos' Hollywood store to promote the #PEACEROCKS campaign.
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London -
People are flocking from all corners of the world to cross a pedestrian zebra crossing in north London. Commuters and drivers are forced to slow down and stop to allow the pedestrians, who have right of way, to cross this famous road - but why?
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Southfield -
In what may be a major leap in analytics, Lawrence Technological University has correctly identified the Beatles' music progression from their first album to their last, using Big Data technology. This is a real first, and it’s pretty fascinating stuff.
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New York -
After an illness forced Paul McCartney to postpone concert dates, he returned to the stage on Saturday with no lack of surprises and interactiveness. Not only did McCartney return to the stage, but he helped a couple get engaged on July 5th.
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Singer, guitarist and songwriter-in-chief with the Australian alt-country rockers discusses the band's latest EP with Digital Journal.
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Roy Orbison’s 'Mystery Girl' was released two months after the legendary singer’s sudden passing. Now the 1989 album has been re-issued with new material. For the Orbison sons, the re-release is truly a family affair.
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Tokyo -
Former Beatle, Sir Paul McCartney has been hit by illness and has to regrettably cancel his upcoming tour in Japan, where he has an almost cult-like following. According to tour organizers, 71-year-old McCartney has contracted a virus.
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The Mexican American singer-songwriter recently returned to Texas after a number of years living abroad and late last year released her 15th album, 'After the Fair'. She talks to Digital Journal.
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Two jackets, worn by George Harrison and Ringo Starr in The Beatles' 1965 film 'Help!', are being put up for sale at an auction of Beatles collectibles.
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The Cover of Mike's Autobiography. © Genuine Article Books
Ron Howard's documentary film about The Beatles will be shown at the San Rafael Film Center on Thurs. Sept. 15, 2016. Courtesy of San Rafael Film Center and their affiliates
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The Beatles Graphic explores the history of the Fab Four in comic book-style drawings and sketches. Omnibus Press
'The Beatles: Eight Days A Week - The Touring Years,' Oscar(R)-winning director Ron Howard (A Beautiful Mind, Apollo 13) explores the history of The Beatles through the lens of the group's concert performances, from their early days playing small clubs in Liverpool and Hamburg to their unprecedented world tours in packed stadiums around the globe, from New York to Melbourne to Tokyo. Available now for preorder, the acclaimed film is now released on Blu-ray and DVD. Polygram Entertainment
Marti Edwards and Joe Carroccio at Revolver Records promoting the book in Phoenix this past July of 2016. Courtesy of Marti Edwards
Seen here is Marti Edwards, ecstatic at being able to meet The Beatles at the 1964 press conference held at the banquet room of The Stockyard Inn, just before The Beatles were to go on stage at Chicago's International Amphitheater. Courtesy of Marti Edwards
Cynthia Lennon, first wife of late Beatle John Lennon. Youtube
Backbeat: The Birth Of The Beatles is now playing in Toronto at the Royal Alexandra Theatre. Photo of Andrew Knott (as John Lennon) and Daniel Healy (as Paul McCartney) by Nobby Clark. Nobby Clark
The Beatles Graphic (originally published in France) also traces the post-Beatles career of the band's former members and their offspring; Bourhis here depicts Sean Lennon's recreation of father John Lennon's famous Annie Liebowitz shot of he and Yoko Ono, with his own girlfriend. Omnibus Press
Backbeat portrays The Beatles struggles as they rose to fame, playing the clubs along Hamburg's Reeperbahn. Paul McCartney (Daniel Healy), George Harrison (Dan Westwick), Stuart Sutcliffe (Nick Blood), and John Lennon (Andrew Knott) played six hour sets and would repeat many popular rock tunes of the day. Cylla von Tiedemann
Laurence Juber: 'Fingerboard Road' Jeff Abraham
That's Beatles fan turned author Marti Edwards in the background at the press conference held at The Stock Yard Inn in 1964 just before the concert at Chicago's International Amphitheater. Courtesy of Marti Edwards
Blackberry Smoke with Charlie Starr (far right) Jade Ludlow
'Rain: A Tribute to The Beatles' Matt Christine Photography
John Lennon of the Beatles in Almeria, Spain when filming "How I Won the War". YouTube
Published in 2015, by Marti Edwards and Joe Carroccio, "16 in '64" is a very personal memoir and recollection of a special time in American history. Edwards dedicates the book to her parents who gave her the opportunity to accomplish the things she did. And, she and Carroccio dedicate the book to The Baby Boomers generation (who some historians say made Beatlemania happen). Courtesy of Marti Edwards
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