Media Release: May 20, 2008

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Toronto, ON May 20 , 2008 – Lennon. McCartney. Rescuers of rock ’n’ roll. Leaders of a generation. No songwriting duo ever – or since – has made such an indelible imprint not only on people around the world but also across generations. This October, Canadian Music Hall of Fame inductee Rik Emmett, mesmerizing singer/songwriter Damhnait Doyle, Prairie Oyster’s celebrated frontman Russell deCarle and renowned multi-instrumentalist Andrew Craig come together for Let it Be, a once-in-a-lifetime concert celebrating the legacy of Lennon and McCartney.

Let it Be marks the first time these four talented vocalists will take the stage together. They will be accompanied by the 9-piece Day Tripper Band, which features the exceptional musicianship of Canada’s best touring and studio artists: Tim Bovaconti (lead guitar), Kevin Fox (cello), Blake Manning (drums), Maury LeFoy (bass), Kevin Adamson (keyboards), Karen Graves (violin), Marcus Ali (saxophone), and Gord Myers (trombone). Musical Director Fergus Hambleton, best known as Sattalites’ front man, lends his own talents on rhythm guitar and vocals.

Let it Be features a cadre of outstanding vocalists representing a wide spectrum of musical backgrounds from gospel, and jazz to pop, rock and country. “Canada is one of the richest and most diverse musical communities the world over and this unique collection of artists have touched every corner of that spectrum. The fact that each of these accomplished musicians has been influenced by what Lennon and McCartney gave to the world is a testament to the power of this music,” Hambleton, a life-long Beatles fan, explains. “We are all excited about putting on a show that honours the history of this songwriting phenomenon.”

John Lennon and Paul McCartney comprised the most important songwriting partnerships of the 20th century. In total, the duo co-wrote an astonishing 23 No. 1 singles, and changed the voice of popular music forever. Some of these hits will be featured in Let it Be, including Yesterday, In My Life, Eleanor Rigby, Let It Be and Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band.

Produced by Phil Bathols and Andrew McKinnon, Let it Be was an unprecedented hit in their native Australia. Featuring a lineup of some of their country’s beloved vocalists, including the legendary Leo Sayer, Let it Be: Australia gave audiences a unique chance to re-live the Beatles’ music with the help of multitalented artists who lent their style and vocal ability to some of the most famous lyrics, and who shared their own personal and captivating connections to the music of Lennon and McCartney, creating an unforgettable concert event.

Please visit www.theletitbetour.com for more details.

TOUR DETAILS: www.TheLetItBeTour.com

LET IT BE: The Beatles Songs of Lennon & McCartney is produced by
Phil Bathols and Andrew McKinnon

Media Contact:
Victoria Lord, VLPR Inc.,
T: (416) 484-9047
E: 

back to top