Beatles tribute coming to Honeywell Center
Posted: Friday, July 23, 2010
WABASH, Ind. – 105.9 The Bash and Mi Tunes 101.9 welcomes American English: The Complete Beatles Experience to the Honeywell Center on Saturday, July 31 at 7:30 p.m.
American English is the only Beatles tribute band recognized by Sir Paul McCartney. They were voted “number one” by thousands of Beatles fans at Beatlefest for three consecutive years, and won Illinois Entertainer of the Year. In concert they perform songs covering the career of the Beatles from 1963 to 1970, with precise attention to every musical detail, along with costume changes, vintage instruments, and special effects.
The show begins with the early years of Ed Sullivan, and includes classic favorites such as “She Loves You,” “Twist and Shout,” and “I Want to Hold Your Hand.” Next, American English recreates the psychedelic era of The Beatles, performing selections from Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, featuring songs like “Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds,” and “With a Little Help From My Friends.” The final leg of the tour includes music from The White Album, Let It Be, and Abbey Road – featuring renditions of songs like “Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da,” “The Long and Winding Road,” and “Come Together.”
Tickets are $12, $18, and $25, and may be purchased at the box office from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, by calling (260) 563-1102 or by visiting www.honeywellcenter.org.
The Honeywell Center is north central Indiana's premier arts and entertainment facility with more than 3,000 events and 150,000 visitors annually. Concerts, conferences, charity galas, art exhibits, and educational outreach programs are among the diverse events at the Honeywell Center. All programs and activities are supported by gifts from individuals, businesses, the Indiana Arts Commission (a state agency) and the National Endowment for the Arts (a federal agency). For a complete program listing, visit the Honeywell Center Web site at www.honeywellcenter.org or call (260) 563-1102.
