Show Topic: Beatles & Rock Music Special + Fest for Beatles Fans Preview
The episode of my podcast aired on Thursday, March 20th, 2025, was a Beatles and Rock Music special featuring an exciting mix of Beatles classics and tracks from legendary rock artists such as Bad Company, Three Dog Night, The Monkees, Badfinger, Wings, Billy J. Kramer, and more. We covered a variety of genres, including rock, power pop, British Invasion, and other rock subgenres.
This episode also previewed the Fest for Beatles Fans in Jersey City, happening March 28th-30th, 2025. We welcomed an incredible lineup of guests, from tribute artists to legendary musicians, who shared their experiences and stories from the Beatles and rock music world.
A big thanks to our guests Linda and Esmerelda from The Magical Mystery Girls on their tribute to the Beatles, especially their performances of Sgt Peppers and Abbey Road; Drew Hill shared his moments at Fest for Beatles Fans with his band Liverpool; Cole Larravide discussed his love of the Beatles and his performances in Liverpool; and Simon Kirke recounted his greatest moments with Free and Bad Company and his performances with Ringo Starr.
The recording is now available for you to enjoy. Tune in to relive the sounds of the 60s and 70s, chat with incredible musicians, and gear up for the Fest for Beatles Fans in Jersey City!
Guest(s) for our show:
Date: Thursday, March 20th, 2025
We’re delighted to be able to welcome the following guests:The Magical Mystery Girls, Drew Hill, Cole Larravide, Simon Kirke
🎸 The Magical Mystery Girls
The Magical Mystery Girls are an all-female Beatles tribute band based in the Baltimore/Washington area. Since forming in 2017, each member has brought incredible musicianship and vocal talent to recreate authentic, note-for-note renditions of The Beatles’ music.
Performing live woodwind arrangements and rarely heard Beatles songs, they have played entire albums like Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band and Abbey Road—all live, no tracks!
🔗 More on The Magical Mystery Girls
🎹 Drew Hill
Drew Hill is a multi-talented keyboardist, musician, and performer from New York with an extensive career in music. He is a full-time musician, playing as a solo artist, studio musician, and musical director.
He has performed with some of the biggest names in rock and Beatles history, including Harry Nilsson, Billy Preston, Donovan, Peter & Gordon, Billy J. Kramer, Klaus Voormann, Chad & Jeremy, Randy Bachman, The Quarrymen, Micky Dolenz, Spencer Davis, and many more.
Drew will be discussing his upcoming performances at Fest for Beatles Fans, his collaborations with legendary artists, and his career in music.
🎤 Cole Larravide
Cole Larravide is a Rockville, MD / Washington, DC-based singer-songwriter known for his non-stop touring and electrifying performances.
He has played at world-famous venues like The Cavern Club (Liverpool), Whisky A Go Go (LA), Blues Alley (DC), The Horseshoe Tavern (Toronto), and The Cobblestone (Dublin).
Cole recently toured as a special guest with Three Dog Night and opened for Beatles’ original drummer Pete Best in Columbus, Ohio. He performed at International Beatleweek 2024 in Liverpool and is set to return in 2025.
🥁 Simon Kirke
Simon Kirke is a legendary English musician and drummer, best known as the co-founder of Bad Company and Free.
His work with Bad Company produced classic albums like:
- Bad Company (1974)
- Straight Shooter (1975)
- Run with the Pack (1976)
These albums reached the top five in both the UK and US charts and included timeless rock anthems such as:
- Can’t Get Enough
- Feel Like Makin’ Love
- Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy
- Shooting Star
Before forming Bad Company, Simon was also a founding member of Free, known for their massive hit All Right Now.
Beatles & Rock Music Special
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