Fest For Beatles Fans NYC 2024
Schedule
Fri, 09 Feb, 2024 at 05:00 pm to Sun, 11 Feb, 2024 at 11:00 pm
Location
TWA Hotel | Jamaica, NY
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We are thrilled to announce the 2024 NYC Fest For Beatles Fans, taking place Feb. 9 to 11 at the amazing new TWA Hotel at JFK Airport, recognizing the 60th anniversary of the Beatles' arrival in America and 50 years of the FEST at the exact place where The Beatles landed on Feb 7, 1964! The Beatles are truly endlessly fab! EVENT TIMES:
FRIDAY, FEB. 9 - 5:00 PM TILL MIDNIGHT
SATURDAY, FEB. 10 - NOON TILL MIDNIGHT
SUNDAY, FEB. 11 - NOON TILL 11 PM
+ AFTERPARTIES TILL 2AM FRI + SAT
SPECIAL GUESTS:
LAURENCE JUBER joined Wings as lead guitarist the same time Steve Holley joined. They were both brought into the band by Denny Laine.
GREGG BISSONETTE is one of the most versatile drummers in the business. Since 2008, Gregg has had the “honor and thrill” of performing in the All Starr Band with his drumming hero Ringo Starr at concerts around the world. Gregg will be jamming with Liverpool and talking about his experiences being on tour with Ringo.
BILLY J. KRAMER is a living legend from the British Invasion of 1964 led by The Beatles, of course. It is always an honor to have Billy join us at THE FEST.
CHRIS O'DELL is the former Apple secretary and one of rock’s first female tour managers. She was in the studio when the Beatles recorded The White Album, Abbey Road, and Let It Be, and sang in the chorus of the final cut for “Hey Jude.” Chris worked at Apple Records and was at the historic Rooftop Concert on Jan. 30, 1969.
JENNY BOYD is Pattie’s sister and together, they were the darlings of the fashion world in the swinging mid 1960s London. Being George Harrison’s sister-in-law opened up the world’s doors. Jenny worked at the Apple Boutique, was a top model in high demand and it gave her access to the music scene as well.
GARY EVANS is Mal Evans’ son. Gary released this statement when announcing the book about his dad that he worked on with Ken Womack:
“My dad meant the world to me. He was my hero. Before Ken joined the project, I thought I knew the story of my dad. But what I knew was in monochrome; 15 months later it is like The Wizard Of Oz (dad’s favorite film) because Ken has added so much color, so much light to his story. Ken has shown me that dad was the Beatles’ greatest friend. He was lucky to meet them, but they had more good fortune with dad walking down the Cavern steps for the first time.”
Now, the book is here. Gary will be on hand to discuss it and his dad, who has such a prominent place in Beatles history.
MARK RIVERA has worked as Ringo’s musical director, Billy Joel’s horn player and one of the top sax players in the business.
STEVE HOLLEY joined Wings around the same time as Laurence Juber, and has been to many Fests over the years.
FREDA KELLY worked for the Beatles from 1962 to 1972, and was president of their fan club. In the early years, Kelly worked with Brian Epstein. Freda’s life was the subject of the fantastic 2013 documentary Good Ol’ Freda.
TONY BRAMWELL grew up in Liverpool with the Beatles. He worked for Brian Epstein at NEMS and then for the Beatles at Apple.
ANGIE & RUTH MCCARTNEY: Ruth, originally a British musician, and the stepsister of Paul McCartney, is now an internet, digital and new media entrepreneur. Known around the world as Paul’s stepmother, Angie married Jim McCartney in 1964.
GARY BURR is a prolific songwriter who has written/co-written songs for artists such as Ringo Starr, Garth Brooks, Joey Molland, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Joe Cocker, Reba McEntire, Kelly Clarkson, Lady Antebellum, and Tim McGraw.
LIVE CONCERTS:
LIVERPOOL featuring Drew Hill, John Merjave, Glen Burtnik, and Chris Camilleri, is the World’s finest Beatles tribute band. Their amazing concerts highlight every FEST, including the last hour of the concert when they bring up all the musical legends of their time to perform their hits live on our stage.
THE WEEKLINGS are America’s most unique celebration of the music and muse of The Beatles, features former members of Styx, Dave Mason, the original Beatlemania on Broadway, Jon Bon Jovi & The Kings of Suburbia, Southside Johnny and The Asbury Jukes, Bruce Springsteen drummer Max Weinberg’s Jukebox and Fest house band Liverpool.
BLAC RABBIT is a psychedelic rock band from Rockaway Beach NYC formed by twin brothers Rahiem and Amiri Taylor. They grew to prominence in the Beatles world by going viral with their uncanny soundalike Beatles covers, busking in the subway, and it even landed them on the Ellen Show!
BLACK TIES will be opening for Liverpool on Friday night, helping to bring the Fest back with a bang as we spice up the Friday night dance party with more live music. The group will be rocking out to Cavern and Hamburg-era Beatles tunes.
JEFF SLATE'S WEEKEND WILBURYS celebrating every Beatle fan’s favorite supergroup. As well as being a Fest alum – Jeff's set of Back to the Egg classics with Steve Holley and Laurence Juber and recreation of the One to One concert with members of Elephants Memory at past Fests were fan favorites – Jeff has worked with Pete Townshend, performed with Roger McGuinn and Jeff Tweedy, and toured with Sheryl Crow.
JESSE KINCH is a singer, songwriter, and guitarist from Long Island, New York. Jesse’s music and lyrics are based on themes that all generations can relate to. His high energy concert performances have left audiences in awe.
CELLOPHANE FLOWERS, featuring Jeff Lake, has been gracing the Fest stages since 2015. A guitar, voice, violins, viola, and cello take us on a classical journey through a set of Beatles songs that will blow away all in attendance.
APPLE JAM STAGE:
Live music all weekend long at the sunken lounge, featuring...
MAGICAL MYSTERY GIRLS
JACQUI ARMBRUSTER
MR. ROOSTER
ANNIE TREZZA
SCHOOL OF ROCK
THE WAG
ANDREW WEISS & FRIENDS
THE TAXMEN
SCOTT ERICKSON
BETHANY VOLLARO
NORWEGIAN WOOD
JAMES GRAY
THE BRITLES
THE BACKBEAT
JAMES LIVERANI
TWO OF US
STEPHEN MARKS
THE MEETLES
MR. RAY
MICHELLE JONI'S EXPANDABAND
MORE ENTERTAINMENT!
ABBEY RODEO STUDIOS - FAB FOUR ON THE FLOOR
FEATURING
ROBIN HOOD
SLOKEY
CUDDLEBASTARD
BECKY KRILL
LUCY IN THE SKY WITH DIAMONDS PARTY for BRIAN EPSTEIN (FRIDAY NIGHT)
FEAT
GAGE SPEX
PLASTIC TIZZY BAND
+ MORE
+ THE FAB CABARET
SIXTIES SOIREE
FEAT
NOLA BUNNY + FRIENDS
STARFOX & THE FLEET
DJ ILLEXXANDRA
DJ ZIONYSUS
+ MORE
EVENTS & ACTIVITIES:
THE FEST STORE
GIANT BEATLES MARKETPLACE
SPECIAL GUEST SIGNING SESSIONS
SATURDAY BEATLES TALENT CONTEST
SUNDAY BATTLE OF THE BEATLES BANDS
BEATLES MUSEUM AND ART CONTEST
BEATLES TRIVIA & NAME THAT TUNE GAME SHOWS
AUTHOR DISCUSSIONS AND A/V PRESENTATIONS
NEAL GLASER'S CELEBRITY ART EXHIBIT
SATURDAY BEATLES AUCTION
THE BEATLES ASHRAM
THE FABORATORY
BEATLES VIDEO ROOM
BEATLES YOGA
POOL PARTIES
KARAOKE
NEW TROIKA PLAY BY DECO, WALLY & VICTORIA
FAN JAMMING
DOOR PRIZES
The Theatre Within
Rock CAN Roll
CHARITY RAFFLES
Spirit Foundation
Coalition to Stop Gun Violence
BEATLES AUTHORS, EXPERTS, AND PODCASTERS:
EMCEE KEN DASHOW
BRUCE SPIZER
KENNETH WOMACK
JUDE SOUTHERLAND KESSLER
JAY BERGEN
ALLAN KOZINN
ADRIAN SINCLAIR
TOM FRANGIONE
AL SUSSMAN
PIERS HEMMINGSEN
CHUCK GUNDERSON
KIT O'TOOLE
LAURIE KAYE
DEBBIE GENDLER
TERRY CRAIN
CHRISTINA FELDMAN-BARRETT
SARA SCHMIDT
DEIRDRE KELLY
PATTI GALLO-STENMAN
DOUG WOLFBERG
MADELINE BOCARO
STEVE MATTEO
PAT MANCUSO
JUDITH KRISTEN
MICHAEL VENTRELLA
ROB LEONARD
KEN MICHAELS
SKYLAR MOODY
DAVID BEDFORD
DANA KLOSNER
JONATHAN AND JULIA PRETUS
BLOTTO BEATLES PODCAST
ANDY NICHOLES
TOM HUNYADY
HOTEL ROOMS:
The TWA Hotel at JFK Airport will be our home for the 2024 NY Metro Fest. Parking at The TWA Hotel is $25 for up to 12 hours and $50 overnight. Our overflow hotel is the Hyatt Regency JFK.
HELP!
For questions and information about the upcoming New York Metro Fest For Beatles Fans, please email [email protected]
SPONSORSHIP
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Where is it happening?
TWA Hotel, 1 Idlewild Dr, Jamaica, NY 11430-1962, United States,New York, New YorkEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
