Everyone knows The Beatles, right? John, Paul, George and RINGO!
Arguably, the greatest rock 'n' roll band ever!
Let It Be was the twelfth and final studio album by The Beatles. It was released on 8 May 1970 by the band's Apple Records label shortly after the group's announced break-up.
Triple A Events has just announced "The Beatles 'Let It Be' 40th Anniversary Celebration Concert", a three hour event compéred by Jeff Phillips and featuring some of Australia's greatest musical talent including Darryl Cotton, Brian Mannix, Marcie Jones, and Billy Miller performing a selection of The Beatles' Greatest Hits.
In addition, the award winning BEATELS will perform the entire 'Let It Be' album featuring original instruments from the 'Let It Be' era. The event forms part of the MELBOURNE MUSIC FESTIVAL and will be staged at the Melbourne Town Hall, site of the famous 1964 Beatles balcony photograph, from 7.00pm on Tuesday October 5, 2010.
Platinum and Gold seating both with bonus merchandise are available online via Ticketek http://bit.ly/9v5Gt4 or by calling 132 849.
ALLANS MUSIC + BILLY HYDE will present a never before seen Herald-Sun archive photographic exhibition featuring images of The Beatles from their 1964 Tour Of Australia. Check it out at Allans Music + billy hyde 152 Bourke Street, Melbourne from Wednesday September 29. FREE!
LET IT BE ALBUM FACTS
- Released: 8 May 1970
- Recorded: February 1968, January-February 1969, January & March-April 1970 at EMI and Apple studios and Twickenham Film Studios, London
- Length: 35:16
- Label: Apple (Parlophone)
- Producer: Phil Spector
LET IT BE SONG TRIVIA
- Recorded January 31, April 30, 1969 and January 4, 1970
- The original version of the song was taped in front of the cameras in January 1969
- The lead guitar was overdubbed twice in April 1969 and again in January 1970. The first guitar solo featured on the single and the second appeared on the album mix
- The brass section was scored by George Martin at the January 1970 recording session
- Paul has acknowledged that “Mother Mary” featured in the lyric is his late mother Mary Patricia McCartney 29/9/09-31/10/56
- Cover versions: Ferry Aid, Gladys Knight, Aretha Franklin, Leo Sayer, Nick Cave, Tom Jones, Jose Feliciano, John Denver, Joan Baez and Meatloaf!
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Yamaha PSR-S710
Arranger Workstation Keyboard
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I bought the Yamaha PSR-S710 with the intention of having a portable (non-bulky), fairly lightweight keyboard with as many realistic ‘voices,’ as possible. This product fulfilled all these requirements and more. I have just finished 2 different shows (roughly 25 performances and rehearsals) on this ‘workstation arranger’ keyboard and found it extremely playable despite not having fully weighted keys. Coming from a strictly acoustic piano background I am always a little weary of playing keyboards however found that the action across this product is very intuitive, and responsive to any of the faster runs that I needed to do.
Although initially sceptical that a synth would stick out amongst acoustic instruments, the many sounds I needed to use blended into the orchestra fairly seamlessly throughout the productions. With touch responsive keys and the amazing ability to control depth (and even vibrato!) of various instruments, some of the sounds I got to use even had the other musos sitting up and taking notice. As a woodwind player I was also impressed with the range of realistic orchestral to ‘ethnic’ instruments.
I haven’t even started to explore the recording and track layering capabilities of this instrument yet (or the fact that you can save straight to USB!) but from a player/performer’s perspective, I am really happy with my purchase.
Review by Tanya Chaves
August 2010
Bruce Kulick 'BK3' Clinic
Exclusive SYDNEY Performance!
Bruce graced our shores last year and blew everyone away with a series of mind-blowing clinics. So - by popular demand - the ex-KISS axeman returns - for one night only!
Guitar hero Bruce Kulick has played with some of the world's best, from touring with Meatloaf on his Bat Out Of Hell Tour, to a lengthy tenure as lead guitarist for KISS, providing the rifferama on five of the band's studio albums, including fan fave Revenge! Currently on the road with legendary band Grand Funk Railroad, Bruce has taken a quick detour down under equipped with his critically acclaimed brand new solo album BK3.
See, hear, meet and experience Kulick as he showcases tracks from BK3 and learn why he is one of the world's greatest guitarists!
Allans Music + Billy Hyde
228 Pitt St - CBD
Monday 4 October @ 7pm
Tix: $20
EXCLUSIVE ONLINE TICKET PRE-SALE ON NOW http://www.allansmusic.com.au/prod/148047/Bruce_Kulick_'BK3'_Clinic_Ticket.aspx
OR Get your tickets @ the following Allans Music + Billy Hyde stores from Friday 20 August at:
Pitt St CBD
Clarence St CBD
Alexandria
Camperdown
Parramatta
Willoughby
Taren Point
Newcastle
Jonathan Moffett
"Tribute to Michael Jackson" Tour
WORLD DEBUT
Monday Oct 4 - Brisbane @ 7.30pm
The Princess Theatre
8 Annerley Road, Woolloongabba QLD
Tuesday Oct 5 - Perth @ 7pm
Lady Wardle Performing Arts Centre
Elliott Rd, Karrinyup WA
Wednesday Oct 6 - Adelaide @ 7pm
The Arkaba Hotel
150 Glen Osmond Road, Fullarton SA
Thursday Oct 7 - Sydney @ 7pm
Allans Music + Billy Hyde
108 Botany Rd, Alexandria NSW
EXCLUSIVE ONLINE TICKET PRE-SALE NOW ON!
TIX: $29
Jonathan “Sugarfoot” Moffett has played drums for Michael Jackson and the Jackson family for 30 years and would have performed with Michael on his ‘THIS IS IT’ Tour.
Moffett began playing drums at the early age of 6 and at 12, earned the nickname "Sugarfoot" because of his fast and articulate bass drum work, playing 16th and even 32nd note figures within his funky and relentless grooves!
Jonathan has performed and/or recorded with the world’s biggest acts: Madonna, George Michael, Elton John, Julian Lennon and Diana Ross. He’s appeared on popular television shows such as The Tonight Show, Good Morning America, Saturday Nite Live and Arsenio Hall. Along with Jonathan's impressive list of credits, he is a proud inductee into the marquis "Who's Who Journals" including: "Who's Who in America"; "Who's Who in the West" and "Who's Who in the World"!
Allans Music + billy hyde is extremely proud and honoured to present
Jonathan Moffett “A Tribute to Michael Jackson” Clinic Tour this October.
Keep your eye on this BLOG for more details!
Well, the V-Drum Festival at Carriageworks, Eveleigh NSW on 1 August was AMAZING and was true to its credo - it had something for EVERYONE!
The latest and greatest V-Drums gear was on show, a 'Test Your Speed' competition, 'Evolution of Rhythm' museum PLUS mind blowing performances from COG's Lucius Borich, The Whitlams Terepai Richmond and special guest Chris Whitten who's played wiith Beatle Paul McCartney and Dire Straits!
Roland supplied more than 50 V-Drum Kits, HandSonics, Octapads and Rhythm Coaches for the V-Drum Festival and they've now been shipped to Allans Music + Billy Hyde 108 Botany Rd Alexandria for a MASSIVE V-DRUM FESTIVAL SALE!
All kits and e-percussion is priced to clear so why not check out the crackin' deals right here
http://bit.ly/aTJf1H and instore of course @ AM+BH Alexandria!
Everyone knows The Beatles, right? John, Paul, George and RINGO! 
