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TWO WEEKS TO GO!
Meet Our FabFest 2024 Special Guests
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TONY KISHMAN
We're thrilled to have Tony Kishman coming to his 1st FabFest and closing the festival with his show — Live and Let Die: The Music of Paul McCartney — at 8pm Sat, Oct 5 at Knight Theater.
Tony is a singer, recording artist and the creator and band leader of “Live And Let Die”; a full multimedia experience that celebrates the music of Paul McCartney and features four multi-talented world class musicians - read more below.
“Watching Tony Kishman perform as Paul McCartney is as close as you can get to seeing Sir Paul himself.”
– Danny Heller, Gayle Force Enterprises, LLC
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GREGG BISSONETTE
One of the top session drummers today, Gregg has had the "honor and thrill" of drumming in the All Starr Band with his drumming hero, Ringo Starr, since 2008 at concerts around the world!
Gregg is returning this year for his 2nd FabFest, after impressing attendees last year as one of the friendliest fellas in the business - a delight to watch perform and listen to as he shares stories from his years in the field.
Gregg will perform at both Tosco Music Beatles Tribute and FabFest Daytime where he'll also lead a drum workshop, and sign autographs.
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FABFEST PRESENTING AUTHORS:
Bruce Spizer, Gary Burr, Kit O'Toole
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Bruce Spizer has written 16 critically acclaimed books on the Beatles and serves as a consultant for Universal Music Group, Capitol Records and Apple Corps Ltd. on Beatles projects. We're so glad to have him back for his 2nd FabFest!
In addition to FabFest Daytime, he’ll also present at 6:30pm before the Thursday Oct 3 showing of A Hard Day’s Night (1964) as part of the 60th Anniversary celebration of that film hosted by Independent Picture House!
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Gary Burr is an author and an award-winning songwriter with fourteen #1 hits! He's been inducted into the Nashville Songwriter Hall of Fame and named songwriter of the year by ASCAP, Billboard and Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI).
Gary's novel, titled “Reunion A Rock n’ Roll Fairy Tale”, was reviewed by Carole King who advised, “If you’re feeling overwhelmed by life and the news, this book is a respite. And you’ll swear you were at that concert.”
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Kit O'Toole is a Chicago-based music journalist, historian, educator and author whose fascinating insights into the music industry from her career as a music journalist cause her to be frequently featured on podcasts and radio, NPR, BBC and many more.
Kit's written books about the Beatles and the King of Pop, Michael Jackson.
With her extensive knowledge of music and pop culture, Kit brings a unique perspective to her writing and podcasting.
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Live and Let Die:
The Music of Paul McCartney Featuring Tony Kishman
Tony Kishman starred for six years in both the national and international tours of Broadway’s smash hit musical, ‘Beatlemania’ and also performs in the International Symphonic Beatles production, ‘Classical Mystery Tour’.
He has been performing his award winning show around the globe for more than a decade, bringing the music and the magic of both the Beatles and Paul McCartney to a new generation, earning raves by ‘Beatlemaniacs’ for his uncanny resemblance both visually and vocally to the beloved Beatle.
A consummate musician and multi-instrumentalist, Tony Kishman had previously performed, recorded and toured with the critically acclaimed band Wishbone Ash and recorded his own music with both RCA and Mercury Records. He is also proudly endorsed by Hofner.
“I can’t imagine a better interpreter of the music of Paul McCartney than Tony Kishman. Tony is a total pro: consistently reliable, great collaborator, excellent musician and great entertainer. It’s always a pleasure to watch him wow the audience.” - Michael Krajewski, Music Director; Philly Pops Orchestra, Principal Pops Conductor, Atlanta, Houston, and Jacksonville Symphonies
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What's Different About the Two Evening Concerts?
Tosco Music Beatles Tribute on Friday night opens the festival with local and regional acts of all ages performing both classic and creative covers in a wide variety of genres, with singalongs throughout the night — the popular Charlotte tradition that inspired the festival turns 20 this year!
Live And Let Die: The Music of Paul McCartney on Saturday night presents state-of-the-art sound, lighting, and a note-perfect, visually accurate recreation, with hit songs from the Beatles catalog and Paul McCartney’s solo works including: ‘Hey Jude’, ‘Jet’, ‘Penny Lane’, ‘Live And Let Die’, ‘Yesterday’, ‘Eleanor Rigby’, ‘My Love’, ‘Let It Be’, ‘Maybe I’m Amazed’, ‘Got to Get You Into My Life’, ‘Silly Love Songs’ and many more...
Together, FabFest's 2 evening concerts only touch on the vast legacy of the music of the Beatles, with their canon of over 200 songs that rocked the world, changed music indelibly, and continue to move and inspire new artists today.
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Bundle Your Tickets & Save!
FabFest-Charlotte's Beatles Festival is 3 separately ticketed events - see below for more details:
- 20th Anniversary Tosco Music Beatles Tribute
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FabFest Daytime, and
- Live and Let Die: The Music of Paul McCartney
Ticket prices range from $15.00-$56.50, and there are several discount offers:
- 50% off FabFest Daytime tickets for ages 5-17 (children under 5 free)
- save 25% when purchasing all 3 FabFest events together
- save 15% with the two-event FabFest bundle
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save 10% on season subscriptions by purchasing tickets to any 3 of 4 Tosco Music’s Knight Theater events (Tosco Music Beatles Tribute Oct 4, Live and Let Die Oct 5, Tosco Music Holiday Party Dec 16, Tosco Music Party Apr 12)
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PERFORM AT FABFEST DAYTIME | |
Mary Lou Lackey, 1st Place Winner, 2021 Beatles Cover Song Contest | |
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Beatles Cover Song Contest
Apply by Sep 27 with a video and finalists chosen to perform will be notified by September 30. Open to all performers – any age, style, instrument, solo performers, duos, trios, and bands. Cash prizes!
Learn more
Beatles Open Mic
Advance registration is highly encouraged; walk-ons will only be allowed if time permits. Open to all performers – any age, style, instrument, solo performers, duos, trios, and bands. Beatles Open Mic performers can register online by October 3, and will be notified in advance of their time slot to perform on Sat, Oct 5. Learn More
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"Under the Sea" by John Minch | |
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One more week to the 9/27 deadline!
Artists of all ages and experience levels are invited to submit artwork inspired by The Beatles and their influence on music, art, and culture. We're excited by the art coming in - bravo!
"I’m originally from Upstate New York. I have a B.A. in Fine Art. As a child of the 70s and 80s, I love classic rock. I’m married. We have three children and I’m restarting my art career now that I’m an empty nester. This painting was inspired by the song Octopus’ Garden. The plants in the garden reference other Beatles songs." -- John Minch
Can you spot the other songs reflected here? We're eager to see all the artwork up close at FabFest Daytime, Sat, Oct 5 10am-5pm.Winners will be announced at 11:30am!
Enter here by 9/27
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"We get by with a little help from our friends..."
Meet Becky Keenan, pictured here with John Tosco at her first FabFest in 2021, back when Blumenthal Arts let us write on the walls at Spirit Square because FabFest was the very last event before the space was demolished for renovations now underway.
An ardent Beatles fan and artist herself, Becky brought enthusiasm and vision to the budding Beatles Art Contest that has since bloomed under her direction in 2022 and 2023. Over 100 artworks have been created for the festival since 2019!
Becky's passionate advocacy and efforts to grow the Beatles Art Contest have created a meaningful opportunity for artists and fans that now offers a $750 Best in Show Award and 10 additional cash prizes! Thank you, Becky!
FabFest Volunteers make all the difference! We still have a few needs for additional volunteers Oct 4-5, so if you've been thinking about it and haven't registered yet, take a minute to do that now! Learn more and register here
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Tosco Music Sundays at CIAF
Sundays, September 22 & 29
12:00 PM - 9:00 PM - FREE!
Curated to showcase Charlotte's music community! This week, Sep 22:
12-2pm -- Rust Buckett
2:15-4:15pm -- Michela Musolino
4:30-6:30pm -- Troy Conn
6:45-7:45 -- SHEILA
8-9pm -- Katie Oates
Learn more
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#YPMixerCLT
6-8pm Wed. Sept. 25 at Lenny Boy Brewing
Hundreds of Young Professionals (YPs) will meet to network with peers and learn more about the needs of area nonprofits. This 11th annual event teams up with Charlotte Is Creative to celebrate Charlotte's creative community and showcase the amazing work of Charlotte's arts and culture nonprofits. Learn more
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Rotten Tomatoes: "Directed by David Litchfield, this film captured a moment when Paul McCartney and Wings had found and defined their signature sound. Filmed over four days at Abbey Road Studios in August 1974, the film provides an insight into the inner workings of the band as they work and play together in the studio."
Only 4 showtimes in the area:
AMC Concord Mills
7:30pm Sept 26 & Sep 29
Regal Stonecrest at Piper Glen 7:10pm Sept 26 & Sept 29
If you're planning to go, please let us know! Send us a message
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Tosco Music is supported, in part,
by the Infusion Fund and its generous donors.
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Thank you to our FabFest Sponsors! | |
Beatles Art Contest Presenting Sponsors | |
Beatles Art Contest Supporting Sponsor | |
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