My radio show of Monday, May 8th, 2023 on ‘Abbey Road On the River’ was a truly special topic. I had the privilege of hosting three amazing guests.
- Andy Forgie discussed his Beatles influences and his performances with ‘All You Need Is Love’ at ‘Abbey Road On the River’. Andy shared some fascinating anecdotes from his time performing at ‘Abbey Road On the River’. His passion for The Beatles and how their music influenced his own was truly inspiring.
- Ali Hawthorne shared insights from her unique career and reminisced about her memories from ‘Abbey Road On the River’.
- Lastly, Jay Goeppner talked about his special tribute to John Lennon. This episode was indeed great and special. His admiration for Lennon shone through as he detailed the process of creating his tribute, revealing his deep respect for the iconic musician
These conversations shed light on the enduring influence of The Beatles, the vibrant community at ‘Abbey Road On the River’, and the personal journeys of my guests. It was an engaging and enlightening experience for all our listeners.
Guest(s) for our show:
Date: Monday, May 8th, 2023
1) Andy Forgie
Andy Forgie, a singer and songwriter, began a lifelong friendship and musical journey with Mark Rashotte back in 1968 when they were in the 7th grade in Belleville, Ontario, Canada. Like millions of others, they were inspired by The Beatles, and they turned professional in the early 1970s. They signed with Capitol/Parlophone Records and recorded with their band, “Photograph,” which toured from coast to coast and charted in Canada’s top 10.
Their love for The Beatles and all things groovy led them to form “All You Need Is Love” in 1999. They soon became staples at various Abbey Road on the River festivals in Cleveland, Ohio; Louisville, Kentucky; Washington D.C.; and Jeffersonville, Indiana, performing for over two decades since 2002.
Some of their many notable achievements include performing for three consecutive years at “International Beatles Week” in Liverpool, England, headlining “The Mons’ Beatles Festival” in Mons, Belgium, and entertaining audiences on Caribbean cruise ships.
For more information, visit https://andyforgie.com/.
Website: https://bookoftop10beatleslists.com/
2) Ali Hawthorne
Ali Hawthorne, a festival spokesperson for Abbey Road On the River, has been working as part for Abbey Road On the River since 2017.
3) Jay Goeppner
Jay Goeppner is a John Lennon tribute singer who performed in 20 countries and for different Beatles events, including at Abbey Road On the River since 2004.
