Marking the 50th anniversary of the Fab Four coming to America, “Liverpool Legends…EVSC’s Beatles Invasion†– a live concert featuring the Grammy-nominated Beatles tribute band of the same name – will take place at Central High School’s auditorium at 7 p.m. March 15. Doors open at 6 p.m. for the open seating event. Accompanying the Liverpool Legends during the performance will be the Central Singers and Central Band.
Liverpool Legends Beatles Tribute Band is comprised of four musicians and actors who were hand-picked by Louise Harrison – sister of the late George Harrison of The Beatles. Louise’s involvement with Liverpool Legends makes them the only Beatles Tribute band in the world with a close, direct biological link to the original group.
The EVSC Friends and Alumni Association is hosting this concert as its first event, bringing those who care about the EVSC together for a fun and exciting night. Tickets will be $25 (pre-event) or $30 at the door. Tickets may be obtained online at www.evscschools.com/alumni or at the Central Athletic Ticket Office. Cash or Checks are acceptable payment at the ticket office. Checks may be made out to “EVSC Alumni Association.â€
“We are so excited to bring everyone the complete ‘Beatles Experience’ and incorporate students into the show,†said Ben Shoulders, president of the EVSC Friends and Alumni Association. “We hope everyone will come to Central to not only witness this historic performance, but also support the EVSC.â€
Headlining their own production in Branson since 2006, Liverpool Legends have been voted Best New Show, Best Band and Best Show. Finishing their sixth season, their show once again was spotlighted by receiving the prestigious Visitors’ Choice Award for Best Show in 2009 and also Best Show in 2010. Liverpool Legends received national attention as they re-created The Beatles famed 1966 concert at Busch Stadium in St. Louis.
In 2012 Liverpool Legends along with Louise Harrison were nominated for a Grammy Award for their work on “Fab Fan Memories” – a Beatles Bond. Recently the Liverpool Legends were chosen over every other Beatle Tribute band in the world by top television and film producer Jerry Bruckheimer (CSI, Pirates of The Caribbean, National Treasure) to portray the band that changed the course of music and the world forever.
Members of Liverpool Legends have toured the world, playing in historic venues such as Carnegie Hall, The Cavern Club in Liverpool, recording at the famed Abbey Road Studios in London and performing with Denny Laine (co-founder of Wings with Paul McCartney), Pete Best (the original Beatles drummer) and the Boston Pops. They appeared on The Travel Channel’s “Beatlemania Britain” and headlined “International Beatles Week” in Liverpool where 100,000 Beatles fans jammed Victoria Street to hear them in concert.
For additional information, call 812-435-EVSC.
