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An audio link of on air segment can be found here:
http://2005kuowinterview.mypodcast.com/2009/03/Bob_RiversKZOK_John_Lennon_Jam_Just_Like_Starting_Over_12805-191487.html
December 8, 2005
Elite musicians of the Seattle music scene unite tonight at the Crocodile Cafe for a John Lennon
Jam on the 25th anniversary of his death.
The benefit show features special guest artists (including Alan White, legendary drummer for Yes
and John Lennon) and is hosted by a specially assembled jam band of Seattle musicians
(including Rick Lovrovich of The Beatniks) to perform John Lennon's Beatles and solo music.
Proceeds will benefit Northwest Harvest and the future Seattle stage production of (Just Like)
Starting Over. This new play is largely based upon an unpublished interview with John and Yoko
granted hours before he was tragically killed. Seattle Public Theater plans to stage the production
at the Bathhouse on Green Lake in September 2006.
- KZOK 102.5 FM: The Bob Rivers Show
http://www.thestranger.com/lineout/2006/08/27-week/
Posted August 30, 2006
by HANNAH LEVIN
Yes drummer Alan White is planning on bringing his 1971 Imagine kit (pictured above) to the
John Lennon Jam show this Friday, September 1 at the Greenlake Public Theater/Bathouse.
- The Stranger
http://www.beatlesnews.com/news/the-beatles/200711291946/apple-jam-to-perform-unreleased-beatles-songs.html
SEATTLE, Wash. – Apple Jam's upcoming CD titled "Off the Beatle Track" showcases early Lennon/McCartney compositions released by others, but never by Beatles while they were together. Instead, the songs were given to British contemporaries like Billy J. Kramer, Cilla Black, and Peter & Gordon. These artists in turn produced a sizable body of hits including "Bad to Me", "A World Without Love", and "I'll Be on My Way" -- proving the quality and timeless nature of the Beatles songwriting and music. Interestingly, the Beatles first considered titling their debut album "Off the Beatle Track", but later decided on "Please Please Me". Select songs from "Off the Beatle Track" will be performed live at Apple Jam's Beatles and solo years tribute concert benefiting Music Works Northwest, presented by Roseta Productions, at the Triple Door in Seattle on January 11, 2008.
- BeatlesNews.com
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"Off the Beatle Track" Apple Jam will soon release “Off the Beatle Track”, a CD that showcases early unreleased Lennon/McCartney compositions. The Triple Door will host the North American CD release party on August 7, 2009. Apple Jam and Alan White have been invited as headline acts for “Beatle Week 2009” in Liverpool.
Links:
Apple Jam's web site - http://www.applejamseattle
"Off the Beatle Track" - a CD that showcases early unreleased Lennon/McCartney compositions. http://samples.offthebeatletrack.com
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"These Seattle musicians are world-class and are the West Coast's answer to The Fab Faux." - Bill Heckle, Cavern City Tours.
Apple Jam is an amazing Beatles tribute band (sound-alike, not look-alike) has created a buzz amongst rock music fans in Seattle, masterfully recreating the authentic sound of Beatles, pre and post breakup. Apple Jam has performed to packed houses at such venues as The Crocodile Café, Neumos, The Bathhouse on Green Lake, and most recently, The Triple Door (two sold out shows).
Band members are Rick Lovrovich (bass), Jon Bolton (drums), Mike Mattingly (guitar), Johnny Jones (keyboards) and Kurtis Dengler (guitar) – of The Beatniks, Herding Cats, and The Paul Rogers Band. Apple Jam has been graced with numerous special guest performances by Alan White, legendary drummer for Yes, John Lennon, and George Harrison. Apple Jam was founded in 2005 in support of the stage play “(Just Like) Starting Over”, based on John Lennon's final interview.
Apple Jam will soon release “Off the Beatle Track”, a CD that showcases early unreleased Lennon/McCartney compositions. The Triple Door will host the North American CD release party on August 7, 2009. Apple Jam and Alan White have been invited as headline acts for “Beatle Week 2009” in Liverpool.
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