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15/01/2025

RINGO AT THE RYMAN — EXCLUSIVE BEATLEFAN REPORT: Ringo Starr and a cast of Music City’s finest players and celebrated guests performed the first of two sold-out nights at the vaunted Ryman Auditorium Tuesday night. Beatlefan Associate Editor Tom Frangione reports that Ringo and friends did a 19-song set list. Ringo's songs ranged from “Matchbox” and “It Don’t Come Easy” to songs from his new country album, “Look Up.” Ringo sang eight songs and other performers did numbers from his canon, including singer Molly Tuttle on “Octopus’ Garden,” Jack White performing “Don’t Pass Me By,” Billy Strings doing “Honey Don’t,” the duo The War & Treaty performing “Without Her” from Ringo’s 1970 “Beaucoups of Blues” country album, Sheryl Crow and Tuttle duetting on “I Don’t Want to Spoil the Party,” Jamie Johnson singing “Have You Seen My Baby,” Larkin Poe performing “I Wanna Be Your Man” and others also performing numbers. The show wound up with ensemble performances (with the evening's stars joined by Brenda Lee) of “Yellow Submarine” and “With a Little Help From My Friends.” The latter is being rush-released as a single, with proceeds going to the California wildfires relief effort. The show will be performed again Wednesday night and a TV special will air on CBS and Paramount+ in March. Look for full coverage in the February issue of Beatlefan. (Photo for Beatlefan by Tom Frangione)

13/01/2025

Michael Sheen has announced the formation of the Welsh National Theatre, with the actor sharing a vision to create world class work from Wales and take it to the world.

https://nation.cymru/culture/michael-sheen-launches-the-welsh-national-theatre/?fbclid=IwY2xjawHxdwVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHRo8xh-KtHi4i2_3g2NA13BCAsUrVjMJBtyEsU8jJ3Aggwu2704E4PGp-A_aem_7H5Cy5BRJnZeNJVSyPzO4A

Michael Sheen has today announced the formation of the Welsh National Theatre, with the actor sharing a vision to create world class work from Wales and take it to the world. The Welsh National Theatre is a new organisation, separate but complementary to Theatr Cymru, which was established in 2003 a...

12/01/2025

Britt Allcroft, who brought Thomas the Tank Engine to television, has died at 81.

https://www.npr.org/2025/01/03/nx-s1-5247462/thomas-the-tank-engine-britt-allcroft-dead

09/01/2025

Two premieres Sunday ...

https://links.masterpiece.wgbh.org/e/evib?_t=2a39bbb04c6e4151932e0047616d2c93&_m=cfd6e814083146a1806d81299057ea4a&_e=DasjHSlcypbjKSK5O7rBvLgIQ5ls_-ufrAo2fmRvRRRXUEIstOkxgB_U0nkX8Fcb

04/01/2025

From Susanne Simpson, executive producer of MASTERPIECE:

Here’s the MASTERPIECE lineup you’ve been waiting for:

Jan 12 to Feb 16 at 8/7c

Miss Scarlet

This jewel of a Victorian mystery series blends wit, suspense, and a dash of romance. With William “The Duke” Wellington relocated to New York, cue the entrance of a towering new Scotland Yard boss with little regard for private investigators. Watch the new trailer here. (PBS Passport members can binge all six episodes of Season 5 right now!)

Jan 12 to Feb 23 at 9/8c

All Creatures Great and Small

Embrace this utterly charming period drama that follows rural veterinarian James Herriot as he cares for animals and their owners in the Yorkshire Dales some 80 years ago. The humor, warmth and compassion of this series is irresistible. Watch the Season 5 preview.

Mar 23 to Apr 27 at 9/8c

Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light

Almost ten years in the making, this sequel adapts the final novel in Hilary Mantel’s trilogy. Mark Rylance plays “fixer” Thomas Cromwell in the royal court, with Damian Lewis returning as Henry VIII. These are performances you cannot miss! View the trailer and prepare to tune in for what critics call “a sumptuous return,” and “the best TV you’ll see all year.”

May 4 to May 18 at 9/8c

Miss Austen

Since when hasn’t the combination of Jane Austen and MASTERPIECE been pure magic? And with actors Keeley Hawes and Rose Leslie, expect more enchantment when this adaptation of Gill Hornby’s fictional novel arrives this spring. The period drama takes the historic enigma of Cassandra Austen’s burning her sister Jane’s letters and reimagines it as a story of sisterly love, at turns witty, heart-breaking, and compelling.

After the pleasures of these British period dramas, we’ll turn to the thrills and suspenseful storytelling of a new season of MASTERPIECE Mystery! So, find a comfortable seat — an entire year of unmatched British programming is about to begin!
https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/schedule/?utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=campaign_12193416&utm_Newsletter=MASTERPIECE_Weekly

28/12/2024

22/12/2024

From Bill King: Besides my new book, this "Tell Me Why" podcast features Jude Southerland Kessler and I discussing how The Beatles were influenced by such Southern acts as Elvis and Carl Perkins and, in turn, how the Fabs influenced Southern performers, including the Commodres; why John Lennon liked Athens' B-52's; how I came to tell Lionel Richie my favorite Beatle; my favorite Lennon quote; and, of course, grandkids! It's only 25 minutes long, so check it out by clicking below ...

Long-respected editor/owner of Beatlefan magazine Bill King talks with Jude Southerland Kessler about his exciting new book, Large Time, On The Southern Musi...

20/12/2024

In Beatlefan #271, we have a package of stories from John Firehammer, Kathy Urbanic and Al Sussman looking at how The Beatles were a band in transition as 1965 arrived. Included is a discussion of the differences between the U.K. and U.S. albums. Also, Ken Sharp chats with the engineer who handled the new box set of 1964 mono LPs, we present an expanded version of Bill King and Peter Palmiere’s look back at George Harrison’s North American tour 50 years ago, Jude Southerland Kessler delves into the story behind John Lennon’s “Surprise Surprise (Sweet Bird of Paradox), Rip Rense offers a new twist on the fan game of creating new “Beatle” albums from solo tracks, and Ken Sharp interviews the producer and director of the new “Beatles ’64” documentary. Plus, of course, we have the latest news (including the “Beatles ’64” premieres, Ringo’s upcoming country album and tour updates), as well as reviews of new books, films recordings! For more information on how you can get this issue, or subscribe to Beatlefan, email [email protected] or go to beatlefan.com. Coming next time: Allan Kozinn on the 50th anniversary of “Venus and Mars” and Ringo in Nashville.

20/12/2024

From sharp suits and cult watches to glamorous gowns and scene-stealing bathing suits, the book "James Bond Style" explores the timeless fashion in all twenty-five Bond movies, not only of 007 himself throughout the eras, but also his nemeses, love interests, and colleagues. Academy-Award-winning costume designer Lindy Hemming, who worked on five Bond films, wrote the book’s text and captions, in addition to contributing to creative direction and photo selection. The book also includes an introduction from Dylan Jones OBE, editor-in-chief of the London Evening Standard.

From sharp suits and cult watches to glamorous gowns and scene-stealing bathing suits, James Bond Style explores the timeless fashion in all twenty-five Bond movies, not only of 007 himself throughout the eras, but also his nemeses, love interests, and colleagues. Academy-Award-winning costume desig...

19/12/2024

From Bill King: Here’s a guest spot I did on Jude Southerland Kessler’s "Tell Me Why" podcast, talking about my "LARGE TIME" book and the Beatles connections of many of the Southern acts in it. It was fun and I hope you enjoy it. Oh, and it’s a nice, tight 25 minutes, so watching it won’t eat up a big chunk of your day! The book is available on Amazon, and to find out how you can get a signed, numbered copy or buy it outside the U.S., go to https://beatlefan.com/book-store.

Long-respected editor/owner of Beatlefan magazine Bill King talks with Jude Southerland Kessler about his exciting new book, Large Time, On The Southern Musi...

19/12/2024

Lucy Worsley has turned her attention to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and his most famous creation. Worth watching.

https://www.pbs.org/show/lucy-worsleys-holmes-vs-doyle/?fbclid=IwY2xjawHQa3RleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHbDE4NukDhzsDySDYonodM5MkQbHYU8qCHdAC83MTe7SNWzypGdQdEgUnA_aem_nr9YkfOyZYiG65_Guer9uA

Lucy Worsley explores why Arthur Conan Doyle came to hate his most famous creation, Sherlock Holmes.

18/12/2024

This isn’t one of our favorite Christmas songs, but it’s a fun video. The new clip for Elton John’s “Step Into Christmas” features Cara Delevingne, who mirrors Elton’s choicest dance moves and iconic facial expressions from the original video.

Over 50 years after Elton’s performance, the 2024 Step Into Christmas video starring Cara Delevingne finds the video production team frantically trying to ge...

17/12/2024

"We refused to compromise on the art": Badfinger's remixed "Head First" finally gets new life
Bob Jackson discusses bringing the 1974 album back as a testament to the Welsh band's enduring impact
https://www.salon.com/2024/12/17/badfinger-head-first/?fbclid=IwY2xjawHOx6RleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHR9RWJYUrWYoxef7AwaixSXWNNEwtgWNDiRnbYdrJ8Nx-Ld7Sqg6TdU3hQ_aem_n81Mkc6TYMA6uGrevMASGA

Bob Jackson discusses bringing the 1974 album back as a testament to the Welsh band's enduring impact

17/12/2024

Curious which top-notch British shows are coming to MASTERPIECE next year? We’ve got the lineup for you! MASTERPIECE returns for a stellar 55th season in 2025, dishing up headline-making new series plus returning favorites, stunning costume dramas, addictive mysteries, and A-list actors from Damian Lewis to Keeley Hawes, Kate Phillips to Hugh Bonneville. As our friends across the pond would say, it’s going to be a cracker year! Plus, there are even more unforgettable shows on the horizon beyond 2025.

MASTERPIECE on PBS announces its official lineup of British drama and mystery series coming in 2025 and beyond.

14/12/2024

A very happy birthday to Dick Van D**e, who turns 99 years young today.

C&J were guests on The Dick Van D**e Show on February 10th, 1965 in an episode entitled ‘The Redcoats Are Coming’. They had a wonderful time shooting the episode with such a warm and welcoming cast. It was their favourite experience of all of the tv shows they performed in during the 1960s.

14/12/2024

The music video for Coldplay's "All My Love" features Dick Van D**e, who turned 99 today. Don't be surprised if you. have a big, teary smile on your face by the end.

"All My Love," featuring Van D**e.

All My Love is taken from Coldplay's tenth studio album Moon Music, available here: https://coldplay.lnk.to/MoonMusic 🌙CREDITSStarring Dick Van D**e and fam...

10/12/2024

Even though it's not a Beatles book per se, there's a fair amount of Fab Four content in my book “LARGE TIME: On the Southern Music Beat, 1976-1986,” so it's included in the holiday edition of Gillian G. Gaar's Goldmine Magazine Beatles Roundup.

https://www.goldminemag.com/articles/beatles-roundup-holiday-edition-

Here's a direct link to the book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Large-Time-Southern-Music-1976-1986/dp/B0DMQSNQ1C/ref=sr_1_1?crid=UDZKR2JAORRP&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ofi4-cyBFZNW4GgNOZcaDtM4zH5cJqso-Knt64nal2LGjHj071QN20LucGBJIEps.nTJp17vLbZTWHOc9C2np0rlI-4XnO3FGTaquguMQoHY&dib_tag=se&keywords=Large+Time+by+Bill+King&qid=1733859221&sprefix=large+time+by+bill+king%2Caps%2C103&sr=8-1

And to find out how you can get a signed, numbered copy directly from us, go to https://beatlefan.com/book-store/

Get the latest rundown of Beatles (and Beatles-related) releases in our last Fab Four report of the year.

09/12/2024

Ringo Starr will be celebrating his new country album in Nashville when he headlines the famed Ryman Auditorium on January 14 and 15, 2025. Now, he also has announced a new tour for the spring …

RINGO STARR AND HIS ALL STARR BAND ANNOUNCE SPRING TOUR
INCLUDING SHOWS IN NEW YORK CITY AND PHILADELPHIA

LOS ANGELES, CA - Monday, December 9, 2024 - Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band announce new tour dates beginning June 12, 2025 in Bridgeport CT, with stops at Radio City Music Hall in New York City, The Mann in Philadelphia and Wolf Trap in Vienna VA, as well as one show in Alabama, three shows in Florida and two in North Carolina.

The All Starr Band lineup remains the same and features Steve Lukather, Colin Hay, Warren Ham, Hamish Stuart, Gregg Bissonette as well as Buck Johnson on keyboards.

“I am happy to announce these new All Starr shows in June,” said Ringo. “I absolutely love playing live and I love this band. It’s been so great playing with these guys, I just want to keep this line up going and that’s why I haven’t changed the All Starrs in a while. So here we go again, and we look forward to seeing you on the road this Spring.”

Catch Ringo and the All Starrs on Tour Here:
June 12 Bridgeport, CT - Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater
June 13 New York City, NY - Radio City Music Hall
June 15 Philadelphia, PA - TD Pavilion at The Mann
June 17 Vienna, VA - Wolf Trap
June 18 Greensboro, NC - Tanger Center
June 20 Hollywood, FL - Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
June 21 Clearwater, FL - The BayCare Sound
June 22 St Augustine, FL - The St Augustine Amphitheater
June 24 Tuscaloosa, AL - Mercedes-Benz Amphitheater
June 25 Charlotte, NC - Ovens Auditorium

Check local venues for on sale dates and ticket links or visit: www.ringostarr.com

Prior to these shows Ringo will be releasing his second Country album, Look Up, on January 10, 2025. Produced and co-written by T Bone Burnett, this stunning collection features 11 original songs, recorded this year in Nashville and Los Angeles. Look Up is Ringo’s first country album in more than 50 years and his first full-length album since 2019.

About Ringo Starr
Throughout his career he has received nine GRAMMY® Awards and has twice been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame -- first as a Beatle and then as solo artist. Between 1970 and 2023, Ringo has released 20 solo studio records and 4 consecutive EPs in 2020, 2021 and 2023. He has acted in over 15 films, received an Academy Award®, and has been nominated as an actor for an Emmy®. Ringo has published 8 books; had a stint as a male fashion model, and that same year went behind the lens as the photographer for some Foo Fighters PR photos. Ringo is also a visual artist and has had numerous exhibitions of his work and his “Peace Sculpture” is on permanent display in the Beverly Hills Park. In 2008 Ringo began dedicating his July 7 birthday to promoting Peace and Love and the movement has grown to include events all over the planet and into the stars with support from NASA. In 2018, Ringo was knighted and in 2019 and celebrated 30 years of touring with his All Starr Bands with a commemorative show at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles (note: 2025 marks 36 years touring with his All Starr Bands). In 2022 Ringo received an honorary degree as a Doctor of Music from Berklee College of Music and earlier he was inducted into the Musicians Hall of Fame with the Joe Chambers Musicians Legacy Award.

For more information, please visit Ringo’s website, RingoStarr.com