Show Topic: Beatles & Rock Music – Abbey Road on the River Preview Special

My latest podcast, aired Tuesday, March 6th, 2025 focused on the Beatles and Rock Music, and was an exciting preview of the upcoming Abbey Road on the River festival! 🎸 We celebrated the legacy of the Beatles and their influence on iconic artists while promoting the event, which brings together fans and tribute performers from all over the world.

During the episode, we featured classic Beatles tracks, as well as music from artists like Billy J. Kramer, Ides of March, and Jefferson Starship, and we also played a couple of Beatles songs from The Beatles LOVE album.

A huge thank you to our incredible guests who shared their stories and experiences:

Frank Muratore from Hard Days Night talked about his moments performing at Abbey Road on the River, keeping the Beatles’ memories alive, and performing with Billy J. Kramer. Frank also discussed his experiences meeting other figures connected to the Beatles and his visits to Liverpool.

Fernando Duarte shared his decade-long journey with Abbey Road on the River, his tribute performances with Some Other Guy and with Gavin Pring on a George Harrison tribute, and his unforgettable interview with Ringo Starr. Fernando also discussed his performances in Liverpool and his tributes to John Lennon.

Paulie Felice spoke about his incredible experiences with Beatles and classic rock, as well as his work with Jim Peterik of Ides of March and Jefferson Starship.

This special was packed with Beatles music, stories from the festival, and insights into the tribute world. If you missed the show, the recording is now available! Click below to listen and relive the magic of the Beatles with amazing performances and unforgettable moments from our guests.

📆 Mark your calendars and be sure to tune in when the episode is uploaded to the website. It’s a celebration of Beatles tribute culture and modern musicianship you won’t want to miss! 😎

Guest(s) for our show:

Date: Tuesday, May 6th, 2025

1. 🎸 Hard Day’s Night

Hard Day’s Night, based in Cleveland, Ohio, is recognized as one of the top national Beatles tribute groups performing today.

Known for their note-for-note renditions and authentic stage setup, complete with vintage instruments and exact replicas of Beatles attire, they’ve been fan favorites at Abbey Road on the River since 2002.

Hard Day’s Night perfectly recreates the excitement of a Beatles concert, introducing new generations to the timeless music of John, Paul, George, and Ringo.

https://www.harddaysnight.net/

Hard Days Niight

2. 🎤 Fernando Duarte

Fernando Duarte is a talented singer and guitarist who has performed at Abbey Road on the River with the band Some Other Guy and alongside tribute legends like Gavin Pring.

He’ll share his memories of AROTR, stories from his Beatles performances, and his unforgettable interview with Ringo Starr.

Fernando Duarte

3. 🎸 Paulie Felice

Paulie Felice is a Kentucky-based guitarist, singer, songwriter, producer, and music educator.

A longtime Abbey Road on the River performer, Paulie has played with Steve Sizemore Group and Mallory Lennon and the Sykadelix.

His resume includes sharing stages with Jefferson Starship, JD Crowe, Semple, and many more. He’s also recorded with Jim Peterik of Survivor, Brian Wilson collaborators, and other music greats.

Now performing as The Paulie Guitar Show, Paulie blends acoustic mastery with audience-interactive storytelling.

Paulie Felice

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