Stella By SohoSubmitted By BBC'er Anthony Parisi
Stella's "Movin' On Up" to her new fashion design shop in Manhattan and drawing celebrities from Saturday Night Live.
PM's Back To Standard
How fortunate to stumble upon a melody that will become a standard in the music business for years to come. Paul's My Valentine captures the essence of pure McCartney Magic. Continue reading the article and listen to this latest release.
The Love We Make
Paul's Honor To 9-11
Paul makes a difference at his home away from home, New York, by spearheading a concert for the city he loves. Filmed predominately in black and white and directed by Albert Maysles the Rockumentary shows Paul organizing The Concert for New York City and watching it Come Together backstage.
The 90-minute DVD features cameos by President Bill Clinton, Mick Jagger, David Bowie, Eric Clapton, Sheryl Crow, Leonardo DiCaprio, Harrison Ford, Jay Z, Billy Joel, Elton John and many more.
You can get The Love We Make
at Amazon now
Courtesy, Eagle Rock Entertainment.
GEO on HBO
Martin Scorsese‘s GEORGE HARRISON: Living In The Material World will debut on HBO in early October as a 2-part documentary. View Trailer It will feature home movies and interviews with surviving Beatles, Eric Clapton, Yoko Ono, and record producers Phil Spector and George Martin.
Hot Off the PressGeorge Harrison: Living In The Material World by Olivia Harrison will hit the shelves end of September 2011.
Pre-order your copy now!
The book draws on George Harrison's personal archive of photographs, letters, diaries, and memorabilia, effectively tracing his life, from is early Liverpool years, the Beatles era and to his days as an independent musician.
It's All "Tutu" Much Paul's first ballet "Ocean's Kingdom" to premiere in New York City - By Tom Frangione
Paul McCartney's first ever endeavor to the world of ballet, "Ocean's Kingdom" will have its world premiere at the David Koch Theatre at Lincoln Center in New York on Thursday, September 22nd.
A Fan’s Eye ViewBy Tom Frangione
Those who’ve followed the past several Paul McCartney tours and one-off live appearances on Brunchradio.com over the past few years, will be familiar with Bob Gannon’s reports from the road and the top-flight photos he generously shares. Now, as we await Paul’s return to the U.S. we can temper our excitement by reliving the most recent 2009 & 2010 road-trips via Gannon’s stunning collection of photos, available on a made-to-order basis at www.blurb.com.
See BBC'er Carol Ghesquiere at the Detroit show.
Fab Faux in FLAOur own Joe J and his WMXJ morning partner Donna Davis opened the show at the very HOT Parker Playhouse in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. See Photos of the event
Greg Piper RocksIs rock & roll ruining your life? Maybe it's time to join Rock & Roll Rehab!
Hidden Beatles Masterworks 1970-2010Ever hear Black Box (1973), MoonDogs (1982), BRC [Beatles Releasing Collective] Covers (1999), 45 (2000), BRC LIVE (2009) and Singularity (2010)? You can, and with a little help from pop-culture author Jeff Walker, you will. Also read his take on Ringo.
Beatles for Sale on Parlophone RecordsLatest Beatles book from Bruce Spizer.
Review by Tom Frangione for Joe Johnson’s BeatleBrunch
Laurence Juber Tour Dates"The moods he can pull out of a single Martin acoustic are pretty astounding"- Guitar Player magazine.
Give Peace a ChanceOn the Auction Block May 16 - June 24
Collectors will have a rare opportunity to “raise their on-line e-paddles” and bid on the blockbuster exhibit. Auction Site
You & Me Chasing Paper
The All You Need Project provides a place where Beatles fans can post listings for the jobs they are seeking.
Hope Juber’s Comedy Rocker
TADA Productions presents The hit musical, It's The Housewives! opening at the TADA Theatre March 24 in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Shannon's New Release
Stay Dynamite
A Beatle Brunch Exclusive, the new single, Stay Dynamite, written and performed beautifully by our very own BBC'er, Shannon.
NY Celebrates George Harrison
While the Beatles tribute band circuit is positively thriving these days (with and without the fake accents and phony moustaches), celebrations focusing on the individual band members have (thankfully, and at long last) become increasingly popular.
Imagine a PianoThe new John Lennon "Imagine Piano" has arrived at Pritchards Pianos in Sarasota, Florida, the only Steinway dealer in Florida to get the limited production model. This particular Grand is number 7 of 25 Model M units made in the world with Lennon's "Self Portrait" artwork featured on the music desk.
A BBC Threesome: May, Nancy & Shannon
By Shelley Germeaux
Love was in the air at the star-studded photo and art exhibit, All You Need is Love, at the National Arts Club in New York City Tuesday night featuring Beatles-related artwork and photos by three women who loved the Beatles.
A Bruncher RemembersBy Frank Branchini
I was in school when The Beatles arrived at JFK and the New York radio stations were providing round the clock coverage of the mania surrounding their arrival. I was listening throughout that weekend and primed for the Ed Sullivan Show. I have been a fan ever since.
The “Lennon Remembered Nine Faces of John”
Concert Experience
By Shannon
What can I say? This was an awesome experience from a wide spectrum of variables…a roller coaster ride of “ALL GOOD”, you might say. And all dedicated to the great John Lennon.
Kane Is AbleBeatle Bruncher, Larry Kane, the only American to travel to all the stops on the Beatles American Tours of 64 and 65, is back with his books, Ticket To Ride and Lennon Revealed. Both are now available as an e-Book for iPad, iPod and Kindle users. Buy Now!
PLUS if you like Larry's velvety smooth voice you can buy the audio versions on CD ... order them by going to www.LarryKane.com. BBC Members get a discount from The Beatles For Sale Page; just ride the link to his website.
BBC'er and Author of the White Book, Ken Mansfield, Suggests An
Extraordinary Offer.
Band on the Run
Macca's Epic 1 Album From 1973 is available in multiple configurations Featuring Remastered Rare Bonus Audio & Video Content.
LENNONYC PBS TV Premier
Brunchers are very much aware of the 30th anniversary of John Lennon’s tragic death and what would have been his 70th birthday. As the world remembers the iconic musician and his last album, Double Fantasy, is re-released, A&E Home Entertainment presents the DVD premiere of LENNONYC, a singular documentary telling the definitive story of Lennon’s post Beatles’ career.
New Apple Records Release
The BeatleBrunch 2010 Fall Shopping Guide
Installment 2 By Tom Frangione
Two Before Nine
Meet one Beatle Brunch author who asks, "Dear Sir or Madam, Will You Read My Book?" Shivering Inside, the second volume in Jude Southerland Kessler's 9-volume work on the life of John Lennon, picks up John's narrative on the very night that Shoulda Been There (Vol. 1) ends -10 December 1961 - and concludes on 11 April 1963. In this one-and-a-half year span, The Beatles rise to British fame, and John grapples with changes that shake his world.
George Harrison's
All Things Must Pass
Remastered commemorating 40th anniversary.
That’s What I Want!
The BeatleBrunch 2010 Fall Shopping Guide
By Tom Frangione
Julian Lennon Show at Morrison Hotel Bowery
CBS Sunday Morning to broadcast event October 3rd.
Join BBC'er Tom Frangione and Pat Dinizio
Celebrating Halloween, Pat's Birthday & 30 years of the SMITHEREENS, performing LIVE!
John's Favorite, Nilsson
Everybody's talkin'bout the new documentary, Who Is Harry Nilsson (And Why Is Everybody Talkin' About Him?) See for yourself.
Julian Lennon
TIMELESS Photography Exhibition at Morrison Hotel Gallery on September 16. Visit Project page
GIMME SOME TRUTH
To be Released October 4th
Ed Sulllivan Shows
The 4 Complete Ed Sullivan Shows Starring The Beatles,
DIGITALLY REMASTERED AND includING SOME previously unreleased material, to BE ISSUED ON DVD BY UNIVERSAL MUSIC ENTERPRISES.
Lennon Time Capsule
In honor of John’s 70th birthday on Sat, Oct 9, 2010, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and BoxofVision will create 3 time capsules of John Lennon’s post-Beatles recordings and fan contributions to carry his legacy of peace and love to future generations.
Lennon Remembered
with Tony Bramwell. November 9, 2010 at THE CAVERN, Hosted by Mersey Beat founder, Bill Harry.
Rockin' with the Brunch Gang at THE FEST
Thousands of fans crossed our paths and we hooked them up with Fab prizes to the likes of which have never been given away at any FEST to date.
The Kid From Cleveland
Dave Schwensen celebrated the 44th anniversary of The Beatles August 14th show at Cleveland Stadium. He says, "It Feels like it was just 'Yesterday'. One thing that made this concert different was a trailer parked next to the stage used as the Beatles' dressing room."
Shannon, Denny Laine,
Steve Holley and Will Lee Have Heart
The HAVE A HEART Benefit for Dennis Ferrante went off full throttle in Rock'n'Roll style as a stage full of celebrities entertained Wednesday night, August 4th.
The Paparazzi Got Nothin’ on BBC’er, Steve Frank.
Hi there, just wanted to let you know that I just saw Ringo (insert screams here)!
And Now
the Rest of the Story
It was a great show up til then, but it suddenly became 1964-type Beatlemania when Paul sneaked in and took over the stage! The crowd went nuts and never let up.
Do you want to know a Secret?
Sir Paul entrusts Beatle Bruncher Nikki Dennet with keeping his appearance a surprise for Ringo! New York City, July 7th, 2010. Ringo's 70th birthday show at Radio City Music Hall.
From the day I heard about this show six months ago, I thought there was a HUGE possibility that Paul would be there.
Brunch Peace
by Tom Frangione
Recently, Tom visited the Queen Elizabeth Hotel in Montreal, the site of John & Yoko's second Bed-In.
Read Tom's article and view his video tour.
Board Games Boring?
Pursuit This.
USAOPOLY the same people that brought you The Beatles Monopoly Game answers the call of Beatles fans worldwide with the first-ever authorized trivia board game featuring over 2,500 trivia questions covering two decades of everything Beatles.
TRIVIAL PURSUIT: The Beatles Collector’s Edition game lets fans come together and test their Beatles knowledge with six fun categories of questions including their music, movies, and their invasion of America and much more!
Shannon's 7 of 9
Beatle Brunch supports The John Lennon’s Birthday / Memoriam Countdown going on in Liverpool, England.
Rare Macca Tracks
Hit the Net
Approximately 71 unreleased Paul McCartney tracks spanning 1971 through 1987 have been leaked online totaling nearly four hours of music.
Buy Paul Saltzman's, The Beatles In Rishikesh
The deluxe and special edition books are out and they are beautiful, unique and a must have keepsake for your collection.
The Beatles Tribute Cruise
We did 8 days a week’s worth of partying in 6! It was a tribute to the Fabs and to all who joined us on board RCCL’s Independence of the Seas.
Many thanks to all the Beatle Brunchers who attended.
Paul Rocks the Life out of
Sun Life Stadium
With a set filled with Wings and Beatle melodies, Paul played fan favorites like “Hey Jude”, “Let it Be”, “Yesterday”, “All My Loving” and dozens more, plus added in a few “new” tunes, including “1985” from “Band on the Run” and “Ob-la-di-Ob-la-da” from the infamous White Album.
Another All-Starr Band Tour… Y NOT!
Ringo Starr & his All-Starr Band hits the road on June 24th in Niagra Falls, and then winds its way through the US for a brief 6-week tour wrapping up at the Greek Theatre in LA August 7th.
March Magical
Special Offer
Sericels and Hand-Painted Cels can be purchased framed, ready-to-hang and at price you can afford!
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Another All-Starr
Band Tour? Y NOT!
As Ringo gets ready to hit the road, we present
Our “Get to know your All Starrs"– 2010 edition
RINGO Gets his "STARR"!
The legendary Ringo Starr received his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Monday 2/8/10
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View Latest Tour Info
Genesis Delivers Wilburys.
Beatle Brunch Exclusive
The Traveling Wilburys is the official limited edition book chronicling the adventures of Nelson, Otis, Lucky, Lefty and Charlie T Jr. Featuring unseen photographs and the band's own Polaroids, sketches, arrangements and handwritten lyrics – many individually reproduced and hand-pasted onto and between pages. Only 3,000 numbered, fine-bound copies are available worldwide each signed by band member and co-producer Jeff Lynne. Each book comes with a facsimile lithograph of George Harrison's handwritten lyrics to 'Handle With Care', suitable for framing.
Don't Let Me Download?
That was then...this is now! Beatle Brunch Club members only will be able to listen to The Brunch each week from our exciting, Beatles Info-Jammed BBC website’s Downloads Page. You can now access The Beatle Brunch iPOD and listen to the show while you visit the sweetest community of Beatles fans in the world. Twist and Shout it out to everyone … Join the BBC today and Live The Culture.
A Blast From the Past? Y Not
Ringo
flashes forward and looks back to the past on his new CD Y Not. His
first job as producer on an album (his last 5 CDs were
produced by Mark Hudson, who also had
a one song production credit on Ringo’s last album, “Liverpool
8”.
Did You Miss O’Dell?
After the BBC on-line Chat we received an e-mail from Chris… “thank you so much for having me join you. it was great. I would love to meet all these people. They are so enjoyable.” She fired back answers to every question. She was brilliantly funny, informative and very personal. She shared a great deal of her life from years past. She personally autographed several books for us to give away and, at random, we selected a few lucky BBC’ers who’ll receive her book, Miss O’Dell. My Hard Days and Long Nights with The Beatles, The Stones, Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton and the Women They Loved. Buy it Now At Amazon.
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The Live Chat with Tony Bramwell
Exclusive Interview With Ringo From The Fab Forum
Hear the Interview courtesy of the Fab Fourum
HERE COMES McSON
James McCartney Band in concert
Field report by Sue Walker
On Sat, Nov 14, Beatle Brunch field reporter Sue Walker travelled to Fairfield, Iowa to see James McCartney's US debut as part of the "David Lynch Weekend" at the Maharishi U of M.
PICTURE YOURSELF...
Meeting the original "Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds" artist
Julian Lennon came to NYC to promote his new single "Lucy", who had recently lost her battle with lupus. Lucy was Julian's classmate whom he immortalised in a painting.
Beatle Brunch Welcomes …
...Monsterbooks.net
Once Upon A Time...
Yellow Submarine
Canvas Art
Beatle Brunch
Warms Your Rubber Soul
Check out the cool suede jacket
that John was crazy about.
Russ Lease has ’em in stock.
The Day-Trippers Guide to Liverpool
The Beatles are now the rightful centerpiece of the city’s history & culture – past and present. Indeed, what was once a cottage industry – taking Beatlemaniacs on guided tours of the city – has become a thriving part of the local economy.
Woodstock In Tuxedo
Once Max Yazgur's Farm ... The Evolution of the Revolution. We are proud to be part of the music explosion of the 60's, there is not a more perfect place to honor. Visit the Museum's Website
Lenny Bruce
“Lenny Bruce’s legacy is freedom of speech and telling it as it is, getting your life and putting it out on the table, telling everyone about it.”
FAB Car Collectors
We welcome you to send us a photo of you and your favorite antique car or motorcycle along with a little text about your hobby.
After all … John, Paul, George and Ringo loved cars as much as they loved music. Please check out the pics and read about our friend, George Haddad, who owns and operates FABulous Restorations in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Anyone with “FAB” in their name gets recognition around here. George and his entourage work on Joe J’s 1969 Camaro Indy Pacer Car and Don E Gee’s 1955 T-Bird.
BBC Cool Car Sightings
This Fabulous VW Beetle is owned and decorated by
Sheryl Garner from Nashville.
View more>>>
Joe J and the Gang at the Kruse Classic Car Auction Jan. 09
Beatle Brunch was on location at the Polo Grounds, Boca Raton, Florida scoping out the classic cars that were in The Kruse International Classic Car Auction. Suzanne Tjaden, director of operations for Lifestyle Auctions, was on-hand to greet Joe J and company ... a scruffy group of Beatle Brunch collector car nuts.