Beatles tribute group performs with symphony
The faux Fab Four are back.
You’ll have a chance to relive those strawberry fields, golden days of yesteryear or maybe introduce your kids and grandkids to what have become timeless tunes, when the Las Cruces Symphony Orchestra joins “Classical Mystery Tour: A Tribute to the Beatles” to present a pair of pops concerts Jan. 16-17 at New Mexico State University’s Atkinson Music Center Recital Hall.
“It’s one of my favorite pops shows. They look like the Beatles. They sound like the Beatles and dress like them, from their first appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show to the last part of their career. It’s a great show,” Lonnie Klein, LCSO’s music director and conductor, said.
“We sold out when they appeared with us in 2005. People loved them, danced and had a great time. They were on their feet after the first song and they never sat down,” said Klein, who added that audience members are welcome (and encouraged) to dress up in outfits representing their fave Beatle eras, from the early moptop hairstyles and suits and ties to Sgt. Pepper garb, Nehru jackets, and hippie psychedelic costumes.
The tribute group stars Jim Owen (John Lennon) on rhythm guitar, piano, and vocals; Tony Kishman (Paul McCartney) on bass guitar, piano, and vocals; David John (George Harrison) on lead guitar and vocals; and Chris Camilleri (Ringo Starr) on drums and vocals.
By: S. Derrickson-Moore
Source: Las Cruces Sun-News
