tag:drewhillmusic.com,2005:/blogs/newsDrew's News2024-02-25T19:32:57-05:00DREW HILLfalsetag:drewhillmusic.com,2005:Post/73571702024-02-25T19:32:57-05:002024-02-25T20:14:35-05:00NYC FEST A TOTAL SUCCESS! NOW ONTO CHICAGO FEST AUG 9-11!<p>Can't wait to be back in my second city with my band LIVERPOOL! Till then, rock on my lovelies!</p><p>Peace and Love,</p><p>Drew</p>DREW HILLtag:drewhillmusic.com,2005:Post/72063432023-05-10T12:59:48-04:002023-10-16T10:45:35-04:00A LOVE NOTE TO YOU ALL... and MUCH ADO ABOUT LOT'S A THINGS!!!<p><i>Hello My Lovlies!</i></p><p><i>Drew here with lot's of upcoming gigs, but I'll keep it brief. First, just a note so say how much I appreciate your kind words and support of me and the all lads and lassies in live performance! On behalf of all my comrade working musicians and myself, Thank you! Now, the events!</i></p><p><i>My band <strong><u>LIVERPOOL </u></strong>will be performing at the <strong><u>CHICAGO FEST FOR BEATLES FANS</u> August 12, 13, 14</strong>! We will be performing the gamut of Beatle's catalogue and solo material as a 4 piece band all three nights! The guest lineup we will be backing after our show is a lineup of Beatle related celebs you will not want to miss! That's going public shortly!</i></p><p><i><strong>OOOH, DREWSONGS</strong>! I'm also very HAPPY to be presenting the release of my nearly completed original album titled “<strong>WHAT CAN I SAY</strong>!?” More on that coming up shortly as well!</i></p><p><i>Solo Drew show's at @ <strong>Wild Ginger of Great Neck</strong>, NY and <strong>LOUIE'S PRIME</strong> of Port Washington, NY are a chance for me to dig deep with a cross section of rock and roll from the 50's - current. Hope you'll come and join me.</i></p><p><i>Also, I'm doing some <strong>RUBBER SOUL</strong> upcoming duo shows with the great and wonderful <strong>Joe Sallucci</strong> of Fast Lane fame. This night of mostly Beatles is a freeforall of requests and lots of digging deep into your box of 45 rpms!</i></p><p><i><strong>EAST COAST BAND</strong> has me quite busy in weddings, corporate parties and club work! You might remember them as a premier horn based rock band through the 80's to current. Top notch players with great attitudes and track records to admire, these peeps are the best at what they do.</i></p><p><i>Again, I thank you so much for your support of live music (and original music…buy my record :)!!!</i></p><p><i>It's an honor to have you all as my audience whether it's local, national, international, or live stream!</i></p><p><i>peace and love,</i></p><p><i>Drew</i></p>DREW HILLtag:drewhillmusic.com,2005:Post/71459062023-01-30T17:15:03-05:002023-05-10T11:27:11-04:002023 IS IN WITH A BANG! THE NY METRO FEST WITH LIVERPOOL & CELEB GUESTS, EAST COAST BAND, SOLO AND DUO GIGS!<p>Hello and welcome!</p>
<p>Looking forward March 31, April 1, 2 to the NY Metro Fest For Beatles Fans! My band Liverpool will be performing all three nights with a full songlist of the Beatles Catalogue! Sat and Sun immediately after our show, we will be joined by THE HOLLIES TERRY SYLVESTER, BADFINGER'S JOEY MULLOND, playing the hits from these artists. Then we are joined by World Renowned Sax man/musical direcfor MARK RIVERA for Ringo, Billy Joel, Peter Gabriel to name a few for a rock n roll jam you won't forget!</p>
<p>Also, see the calendar for my solo appearances at some new rooms whilst doing steady Wednesday nights at Wild Ginger of Great Neck! Some of these performances will be broadcast LIVE on my Facebook page for those around the world who cannot be here in person!</p>
<p>Thank you so much for your support my comrades and myself in the LIVE music scene!</p>
<p>Peace and Love,</p>
<p>Drew</p>
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<p> </p>DREW HILLtag:drewhillmusic.com,2005:Post/70269412022-07-29T21:30:03-04:002022-08-04T21:19:35-04:00YEEESSSS!!!! LIVERPOOL PERFORMING @ THE 2022 CHICAGO FEST IS BACK AUGUST 12,13,14!!!<p><strong>Hello My Lovlies!</strong></p>
<p><strong>I'm happier than ever to return to Chicago with my band house band Liverpool for the 2022 Fest For Beatlesfans! We have some very cool sets lined up for each of the three nights followed by some VIP guests joining us for some very serious rock and roll! Can't wait to see you all again! To put it simply, Chicago Rocks!</strong></p>
<p><strong>Plus, a little personal surprise on my end...stay tuned!</strong></p>
<p><strong>peace and love, Drew</strong></p>DREW HILLtag:drewhillmusic.com,2005:Post/67816472021-10-20T10:25:43-04:002022-07-29T21:30:58-04:00THE 2022 FEST FOR BEATLES FANS IS BACK ON! NEW YORK METRO APRIL 1-3!!!<p>Roll up, Roll up!</p>
<p>I am happy to say that after a very long and winding road, I am happy to announce that me and my mates from the band Liverpool will be performing three live shows in the NY area, hitting the stage each night for a full spectrum Beatles/solo Beatles show, followed by us backing some celeb rock and roll musical guests to be announced as we move forward! </p>
<p>I cannot wait to see and perform for you all again! Missing you is putting it mildly!</p>
<p>Peace and love,</p>
<p>Drew</p>
<p>www.TheFest.com for more info!</p>
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<p>Guess you've all heard the Chicago Fest is cancelled till whenever it's safe. Very sad this had to be but I'd much rather see you all healthy when Liverpool does eventually perform in beautiful Chitown!</p>
<p>in other news, the New York Metro Fest still stands at Oct 9-11 2020. Hoping for the best. Till then, please stay smart, stay safe and let's keep the numbers low enough to knock this virus out of the park.</p>
<p>Peace and Love,</p>
<p>Drew</p>DREW HILLtag:drewhillmusic.com,2005:Post/62433442020-03-09T23:18:53-04:002021-03-26T13:47:09-04:00NY METRO FEST POSTPONED DUE TO COVID-19<p>Sorry folks. I'm sorry to announce that the show is postponed indefinitely. As it stands the Chicago Fest is still on. Stay tuned for updates and thank you so for your support.</p>
<p>peace and love,</p>
<p>Drew</p>DREW HILLtag:drewhillmusic.com,2005:Post/59409642019-10-28T01:45:37-04:002019-10-28T01:48:37-04:00Drew Performs With Liverpool at the 2020 NY Metro Fest March 27, 28, 29<p>Looking forward to the 2020 New York Metro Fest For Beatles Fans! Performance and Guests TBA soon. Check Back or see www.TheFest.com for more info.</p>DREW HILLtag:drewhillmusic.com,2005:Post/56556222019-02-22T19:01:48-05:002019-07-16T01:07:28-04:00CHICAGO'S 2019 FEST FOR BEATLES FANS...AND MORE!<p><span class="font_large">Hello my friends!</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Busy year is putting it mildly! I must thank all those who take the time to come to my solo gigs and keep the places happy! It's been a fruitful year in that sense.</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Now, on to the Fest! Celebrating my personal fave, Abbey Road will be performed by me and the boys in Liverpool in celebration of it's 50th anniversary! Following our shows each night are a celeb lineup that cannot be missed! Joining us onstage will be <strong><u>Steve Holley</u>, <u>Denny Laine</u></strong>, and <strong><u>Laurence Juber</u></strong> of Wings performing Macca's last Wings album BACK TO THE EGG! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Also, I'm truly thrilled to have drummer <strong><u>Allan White</u></strong> of the group "YES", amongst others, who will be joining us (along with sax man <u><strong>Mark Rivera</strong></u> of Billy Joel, Ringo Starr) to perform some songs he recorded with this guy named John Lennon....there's more but I guess you'll have to show to see for yourselves!</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Peace and Love, </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Drew</span></p>DREW HILLtag:drewhillmusic.com,2005:Post/54429512018-09-25T12:38:47-04:002022-04-22T15:00:47-04:00Busy Year Keeps On Keepin' On 2...<p><span class="font_large">Hey all!</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">It's been a fruitful year to say the least. The latest news that I'm now fulltime solo-pianomanning every THURSDAY at the historically cool <strong>Rothmann's Steakhouse/Bar.</strong> A mostly classic rock crowd is not shy to sing along...then again, neither are the bartenders! Such a fun gig! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"> Also a pleasure to be performing at <strong>The Garden Grill</strong> in Smithtown on select dates with "Fast Lane's" own lead singer, Joe Sulluci for what has become BEATLE-NIGHT! Between the "two of us"...(had to do that!), there isn't a Beatle song we cannot do! So much fun I cannot say! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong> LIVERPOOL</strong> has put a 2018 wrap on featuring music from THE WHITE ALBUM amongst many more Beatle and solo Beatle classics. The Chicago Fest crowd were just on fire! Thank you drummer Joe Belia for the fantastic drumming and for being all smiles throughout the 3 shows! It was a joy! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">And to the <strong>Fest For Beatles Fans</strong> audience...Thank you all for your enthusiasm, love, and support all these years . I feel this band is second to none and I am so proud of what we pull off as only a 4 piece act. The <strong>2019 Fests</strong> will be a new year of challenges, surprises already in the making...just for you all!</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Its been a very busy and fruitful season with my comrades in the 10 piece party band <strong>Code Bleu</strong>! This band plays private affairs and is the best in the business!</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">So much more going on, I will do my best to keep you informed as I line things up...</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Thanks for keeping live music a thing!</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">peace and love,</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Drew</span></p>DREW HILLtag:drewhillmusic.com,2005:Post/53731622018-08-03T01:54:41-04:002018-08-03T01:54:41-04:00Busy Year Keeps On Keepin' On<p>Hello Campers,</p>
<p>2018 has been a busy year which keeps getting busier. Much thanks to the locals who join me at my pianoman gigs in the NY metro area. It's truly an honor to perform for you all and your enthusiasm keeps me fresh! The 2108 NY Metro Fest For Beatles Fans was such a thrill! Joined by both Randy and Tal Bachman, Roy Orbison Jr and kin, Mr Neil Innis and crew rocked with us for some some Rutle-mania at both the Fest and The Cutting Room NYC shortly after. </p>
<p>Now, just a few days away from three shows in Chicago, Liverpool is prepping to do a show to remember at the Fest For Beatles Fans.</p>
<p>Much more on the horizon to be announced shortly! Thanks for visiting my site and check back periodically for updates....and join the mailing list so you don't miss the fun! Looking forward to the opportunity to bring you more good times and good music!</p>
<p>peace and love,</p>
<p>Drew</p>DREW HILLtag:drewhillmusic.com,2005:Post/49011112017-10-21T01:34:25-04:002020-12-10T12:24:28-05:00Thank You Chicago!<p><span class="font_regular"><strong>Hi all. Flew back to NY last night, straight to two gigs and finally now, put my feet up. Here's a piece I posted to a Fest friend Julie that I decided to share about Chicago Fest 2017 that I would like to extend to all who shared the weekend with me, my family and bandmates from Liverpool. <br>"I have to say that even my daughters rave about the kind and accepting nature of the fest crowd. Thanks for giving them a great reception at the Apple Jam stage in their second performance ever. <br>This event is truly like no other and I feel so privileged to perform for you all. I've had many a guest celeb tell me what a cool gig this is and asked to do it again." <br>I'd also like to add a big thank you to Steve Holley for jumping in and working so hard to cover for Chris on drums. What a good guy! <br>Also, many thanks to the other Wings players, Mark Hudson, Mark Rivera, and my dear Mr Innes (and Ken) for a wonderful time on and off stage! <br>My friend Marc L Rubinstein for an amazing light effects production, my fav sound crew...Dave, Julian etc for going above and beyond and being great guys taboot, to Scott and security for keeping things safe, and to the "under the stairs players" ( you all so rock!), Dr Robert Wich For keeping the monkeys in a row, Show host Terri Hemmert for her words of wisdom, <br>to Mark, Carol and the girls for being family and giving us this great opp, <br>..and the young lady (whose name I never got) who was quietly playing Beatles on uke in a corner by herself, thanks for allowing me the chance to sing with you... <br>To all my Fest friends, I love you all! <br>peace and love, Drew</strong></span></p>DREW HILLtag:drewhillmusic.com,2005:Post/47976162017-07-31T12:59:08-04:002017-07-31T12:59:08-04:00DREW AND LIVERPOOL PERFORM IN CHICAGO AUG 11-13, 2017<p>Hello CHICAGO!!!</p>
<p>Can't wait to see you all as I perform with LIVERPOOL at 2017 CHICAGO FEST FOR BEATLES FANS August 11-13, featuring the performance of the 50th anniversary of Sgt Pepper in it's entirety, along with other Beatle classics and surprises. </p>
<p> LIVERPOOL is also really stoked to be backing up the historic gathering of four original members of WINGS, Neil Innes (Ruttles, Bonzo etc), Saxman Mark Rivera (Ringo, Billy Joel etc), and madman Hudson Brother Mark Hudson to lead an allstar jam into the wee hours. </p>
<p>For Venue and Ticket Info see www.THEFEST.com</p>DREW HILLtag:drewhillmusic.com,2005:Post/46743862017-04-17T18:50:45-04:002017-04-17T18:50:45-04:00Thoughts Of NY Metro Fest 2017<span class="font_large">First time playing in the new venue, all I can say is WOW! What a view of the NYC skyline and Lady Liberty! Hats off the Mark and Carol for another amazing 3 day FEST!<br>Now to thank the four former Macca Wings players, Denny Seiwell, Denny Laine, Steve Holley, and Lawrance Juber for joining me and my comrades in LIVERPOOL for two amazing and historic shows...First time the two Macca drummers shared the same stage.<br>Joey Molland from BADFINGER, saxman Mark Rivera (Ringo, Billy Joel, Peter Gabriel etc), Billy Kinsley (MERSEYBEATS), Mark Hudson (Hudson Bros, Ringo Producer, Ozzy, Aerosmith etc) for shaking things up for the most memorable rock show one could ask for. It's an honor to play with you all!<br>Then came the fans. There is no concert I play that compares to the enthusiasm of the Fest crowd. It just can't be beat! Thank you all from the bottom of my heart!<br><br><br>Looking forward to Chicago in August for some very interesting surprises!<br>peace and love,<br>Drew</span>DREW HILLtag:drewhillmusic.com,2005:Post/43400582016-08-24T16:00:32-04:002017-04-17T19:32:21-04:00Reflections of an Amazing 2016 Chicago Show!<span class="font_regular"><strong>Hello and thank you! </strong><br>The show could not have gone better (ok, perfectionist say's "Oh really?"). I still feel that the guys in LIverpool outdid themselves once again and I'm honored to share the stage with them.<br>The Fest -Command, the Lapidos family really know how to put on so much more than just a musical event. Word back from fans and all have been nothing but raves about the great time had by all.<br>I want to thank the guest performers who followed with us after we finished our portion.<br>The legendary guitarist <strong>Albert Lee</strong> was just amazing! A gentle soul and the best of the best at what he does.<br><strong>Joey Molland</strong> of Badfinger performed some of the greats and was as usual "the quintessential rocker" and a regular guy...lots of laughs to look back on. <br>The multi-coloured, most diverse, the Hudson brother, Ringo producer, singer/songrwriter for everybody under the sun, <strong>Mark Hudson</strong> took to the stage joined by all the above and with the Mersey's own <strong>Billy J Kramer </strong>for a rock jam that left the band, the crowd on their feet and exhausted! Wouldn't have it any other way!!!<br>Lastly, I can say that the energy that came from the <strong>Chitown audience</strong> was what really drove us. The guys and myself cannot be more thankful to you all for reminding us what rock and roll is all about! We are most fortunate to have you all to play to...<br>OK, wishing you all well and can't wait to see you in March in New Jersey!<br>peace and love,<br>Drew</span><br><br> DREW HILLtag:drewhillmusic.com,2005:Post/43188082016-08-10T15:29:36-04:002016-08-24T12:40:37-04:00DREW PERFORMS WITH LIVERPOOL AT THE 2016 CHICAGO FEST FOR BEATLES FANS<strong><span style="font-size: 16.8px;">Here I am doing final checks before flying to Chicago for three nights performances with my band <u><em>Liverpool </em></u>at "<em>The Fest For Beatles Fans</em>".<br><br>Really excited this year as we have the special opportunity to perform "Revolver", the most significant transformative album of the Beatles career, in it's entirety...sitar and tablas included. We will also be performing some obscure and hit based selections from their early and full production later years in recognition of Sir George Martin and his magic as, in my opinion, "the fifth Beatle"...wait, theres more!<br><br>Immediately after the Saturday and Sunday performances, we will be joined by BADFINGER'S <u><em>Joey Molland</em></u>. He is one of my favorite performers we've worked with and the songs speak for themselves. We will also be joined by the Merseybeats own <u><em>Billy J. Kramer</em> </u>(The Dakotas), the legendary <u><em>Albert Lee</em></u> (for all you guitarists out there), and...<br><br>Last but not least, the most colorful<em> Mark Hudson</em> (Hudson Bros, Ringo producer, song writer for Aerosmith, Ozzy, etc etc etc) for some showstopping, screaming performances to close out the night!....<br><br>Ok, now back to get ready mode. Man, I hate packing!....much to do...Hope to see you there! <br><br>peace and love, Drew</span></strong>DREW HILLtag:drewhillmusic.com,2005:Post/40819052016-03-10T12:19:36-05:002016-03-10T12:19:36-05:00Sir George Martin rememberedWith the passing of Sir George Martin, I began to reflect the influence the man's work has had on me. It was haunting in a sense. I spent a good part of my life studying his work and always considered it the absolute litmus for quality production. His use of the orchestra in breaking new ground bringing a masterful history of musical evolution into the element of the Beatle's creations seemed to chime with my musical upbringing.<br><br>At a very early age, I started playing piano...so young I'm not sure if I could speak yet. I didn't know it was something unique as my two older brother's played as well. I remember thinking that everybody played piano. Music was like food. The records my family had covered a gamut of styles...Beethoven, Gershwin, Goodman, Hank Williams etc. Combine this with my much older brother's collections, I thought they were all equally "cool".<br><br>When I was about five years old, I could first recall the Beatle rage on NY's WMCA and WABC (WA Beatle C) duking it out to get the official recognition. From that point forward, I was just taking it in as I grew, singing and playing Beatle songs, taking for granted that their music incorporated all the musical influences I was exposed to from the beginning.<br><br>By 1966, the use of orchestral instruments only added to my picture...it only made sense to do so in my little world...that's what I knew. These songs became a virtual soundtrack to my life as I watched the older kids change and grow in thought and style, all influenced by this same group. I attended peace demonstrations with my family (my dad an ex-paratrooper in France during WW-II), I spent the summer of '68 mistakenly placed on a hippy commune in Michigan while my parents thought I was in a summer resort with her friend's children. Sgt Pepper was my soundtrack at that time and I remember laying back at night and listening at night to A Day In A Life, thinking how it all seemed to fit my experience...or at least what I could understand at the time.<br><br>I remember playing Abbey Road on my brother's record player and thinking about how mystically spacious the mix in "Because" was...Because the sky is blue, it makes me cry... It was like the song was written looking out of my own young eyes on the world.<br><br>After high school, I was asked to join a "Beatle's Band" by my friends, Jon and Neil. It honestly hadn't dawned on me to do this, as the music was so engrained in me, I hesitated...it was personal.<br><br>Well...from there, as some of you know, it went much farther than I could have ever dreamed. I found myself with the tools in synthesis to dissect and recreate much of the work that was never considered for performance by the Beatles. Now, I dug deep, pulling apart this untapped plethora of my childhood's soundtrack...programming and playing was a challenge and an education all in one. I was more than humbled dozens of times. There were times I would pull off my headset and say, oh my god...<br>Then to perform at Beatlefest to a crowd of people who knew the music much the way I did was like a dream. <br>Back to today, as I write, Sir George Martin is gone. That sense of musical understanding I have suffers most...a mentor for lack of a better word. <br> I will carry on of course. My children have been presented with Mr Martin's magic since birth and now have a acute understanding of quality production and the incorporation of orchestral instruments and vocal harmonies to push that emotion in their music to a whole other level.<br>Although I never met the man and in all humility, I feel I've lost a father in a sense. I've been so fortunate to have grown up when I did...<br>rest in peace sir.<br>Drew<br> DREW HILLtag:drewhillmusic.com,2005:Post/40712262016-03-03T14:07:02-05:002016-03-03T14:07:02-05:00Drew Performs with "LIVERPOOL" at The Fest For Beatles Fans NY Metro 2016<strong><span class="font_large">It's that time again! One of my favorite gigs with one of my favorite bands, LIVERPOOL, with my all time favorite crowd is upon us! <u>THE NY METRO 2016 FEST FOR BEATLE'S FANS</u> is about to take off with a great show in store!<br><br>Each night April 15, 16, 17 offers different material from the songlist of the best rock and roll band on the planet, four piece full production! This is of course followed by guest performers joining us that is something not to be missed. I do hope you'll make it!<br>see www.TheFest.com for more info and tickets!<br><br>Peace and Love,<br>Drew</span></strong>DREW HILLtag:drewhillmusic.com,2005:Post/38488382015-09-09T22:50:29-04:002020-11-26T01:43:43-05:00RE: 2015 Chicago Fest For Beatles Fans...Thank You Chicago!<span class="font_large"><strong><em>OK...Came back from Chicago and went straight to a showcase and haven't stopped since</em>... So, here I am now getting a chance to reflect on the show and wanting to thank my mates in Liverpool, the friends, fans, fellow rockers, Mark, Carol and the Girls, the impeccable sound crew, incomparable Pig Light Show, Fest staffers and security...and...oh yeah!, The Beatles! for making those three nights unquestionably the most fantastic time and the best stage I could have the opportunity to perform on.<br><br>There were so many moments both on and off the stage I counted my blessings.<br>Thanks to The Mersey's Mr Kinsley for the opp to share a mic with a true Cavern rocker.<br>To the Holly's Terry Sylvester to perform all the classics...what a trip. <br>To Lennon's Walls and Bridges saxman Ron Aprea, you absolutely ripped on our performance of "Whatever Gets You Through The Night". Your track record is a mile long and it was an honor to share the stage.<br>To Billy Joel/Ringo saxman, etc, Mark Rivera for once again adding spice to the Beatle classics, Savoy Truffle, Good Morning, Got To Get You...as well as your own Money, Money! I can't tell you what a pleasure it is to perform with such a consummate professional and humble soul. Anytime man!<br>To the Man of Colors, Hudson Bro, Ringo Roundhead and producer, singer, songwriter...etc, etc...Who can rock the stage like you do?...nuff said.<br><br>To Big D, Indiana's Guitar/vocalist's gift to the world for allowing me to join you on stage, To Annette for the peaceful Beatle Yoga experience in the middle of rocker chaos.., to Danny Donuts because because, to that guy who just had to buy me a coffee at Starbucks, to Scott for giving a hell of a solo Beatles obscurities performance, to the multiple Beatle jammers found in every crevice of the hotel, to all the people I took pictures with, to the thousands from all over the world who came to sing and dance in the audience like no others could. To all the Facebookers out there who shared kind words and pictures of our shows....<br>To my two beautiful daughters for being so supportive and patient in my absence...<br><br>THANK YOU all for sharing the love...<br>See you August 2016!<br>peace and love, Drew</strong></span>DREW HILLtag:drewhillmusic.com,2005:Post/36836992015-04-30T08:55:35-04:002022-01-28T10:53:55-05:00CHICAGO FEST 2015 DATES CONFIRMED!<span class="font_large"><span style="color:#FF0000;"><em><span class="font_xl">OK, Its a Go... </span></em></span><br><span style="color:#993399;">Drew will be performing with LIVERPOOL August 14-16 in Chicagoland. Looking forward to getting back to play for one of the most enthusiastic crowds anywhere!...and the guest lineup joining us is something not to be missed!!!</span><br><em><span style="color:#FF0000;">We love you guys!</span></em><br><br>See www.TheFest.com for tickets in info...</span><br> DREW HILLtag:drewhillmusic.com,2005:Post/36249772015-03-26T10:39:24-04:002015-03-26T10:40:53-04:00Thanks to ALL the NY Fest 2015 Crowd March 20-22nd !<em><span class="font_large">First and foremost, thank you all for such kind words about my show with Liverpool. They truly go above and beyond and I'm so glad to have the opportunity to work with them. You are all most kind!<br><br>I would like to thank the guests we backed at the end of our show. Gary Wright (Dream Weave, Love Is Alive) performed a previously unreleased song he cowrote with George Harrison titled "To Discover Yourself". What a treat to back this track with him. Wings guitarist Lawrence Juber played the lead as we backed Gary to "While My Guitar Gently Weeps"...need I say more. Lawrence also lead us with some McCartney faves he's known for such as Rockestra, Band On The Run, and his very British take on Jonny B. Goode!<br><br>Billy Joel saxman/Ringo Musical Director Mark Rivera was cool enough to actually join our set (a rare occurence for Liverpool) to adorn us with sax and percussion on various tunes, as well as having us back him from a lead track off of his new album Money, Money!...Killer track, killer album...PS. one of the coolest guys I've ever set foot on stage with.<br><br>Then came the big Jam with all the guests at the end led by the PsychOdelic wonder, Mark Hudson...Little Richard on steroids, which led the crowd out of their seats!..no kidding.<br><br>Mark Rubinstein with the Pig Light Show made us look magical...A craftsman in visual effects as you see from the pics.<br><br><br>Lastly, The staff at the Fest are family to me...nuf said.<br><br>Thank you all again for being such receptive fans, friends etc and we look forward to seeing you in Chicago in August!!...especially certain L.A. people we missed!!!<br>peace and love,<br>Drew</span></em>DREW HILLtag:drewhillmusic.com,2005:Post/34882202015-01-27T00:15:42-05:002015-03-09T16:09:17-04:00DREW with Liverpool MARCH 20-22 2015 Fest For Beatles Fans - Rye Hilton Rye, NY<span class="font_large">Come see Drew perform with Liverpool and special guests at The NY Metro FEST FOR BEATLES FANS 2015 at the new location in Westchester, NY. See www.THEFEST.com for tickets and information.</span>DREW HILLtag:drewhillmusic.com,2005:Post/32825002014-11-14T14:23:29-05:002014-11-14T14:30:24-05:00Los Angeles 2014...Looking back...It was so good to be back in Los Angeles for the Fest and to see all those long lost friends. The show was star-studded and gave Liverpool a really enjoyable experience yet again. It was a really amazing experience to work with members of Wings (Denny Laine, Denny Seiwell, and Lawrence Juber) performing some of Denny Laine's and Paul's tracks. Joey from Badfinger is just like a bandmate when you work with him...no kidding. That band did some of my favorite songs of all time. By the way, his new album is killer. Mark Rivera (sax for Joel, Ringo...and everybody else I've ever admired :)) was typically brilliant and one of the warmest people I know. Billy J Kramer killed the crowd jumping off stage to go across the room. Lastly, but not leastly, rock and roll is rounded out by Mark Hudson who is the musical lovechild of Little Richard mixed with all three Marx Brothers. This guy rocks like nobody and led an allstar jam at the end that went to the wee hours...<br>And to my bandmates in Liverpool, one of the best shows we've played. It's an honor to work with such a combination of talent!!! Many thanks for Benny jumping in for Glen and doing a spot on job! The crowd loved you...as did we.<br>Thank you all again for your kind words, support, and love!!!<br><br>See you all in NY 2015!<br>Peace and Love,<br>Drew<hr>DREW HILLtag:drewhillmusic.com,2005:Post/25519392014-02-10T09:08:25-05:002022-07-29T21:24:55-04:0050th Anniversary of The Beatles...Wow!!!<p><strong>Just got back from NYC Grand Hyatt from "The Fest For Beatles Fans". This was the gig to remember for my mates and I in "Liverpool". </strong><br>We started the celebration on Friday Feb 7th in being invited to JFK Int'l Airport to play the commemorative ceremony celebrating the 50<sup>th</sup> anniversary of the Beatle’s arrival to America. It was attended by every major news station, the Lord Mayor of Liverpool UK, one the original “stewardesses” on the flight to America, lots of talking heads from the Senate, NY/NJ Port Authority (my dad’s old employer), DJ Terri Hemert, the godmother of Chicagolands Rock Radio, and most importantly hundreds of screaming fans holding signs as many of them did all those years ago. The energy was electric to say the least.<br> <br>Then to the Grand Hyatt Hotel NYC, and with guest drummer Steve Holley (former McCartney Wings, Elton John, Ian Hunter etc) we all piled into cars and entered “Beatleland” for the coolest 50<sup>th</sup> anniversary celebration on the planet!<br>The crowd were on fire! It’s hard to describe the kind of vibe of thousands and thousands of fans with the same energy. I cannot thank them enough for their kind responses to our shows. We are so privileged for the opportunity to play these shows around the country, but this one in particular. Literally from every corner of the Earth were there to be a part of this event.<br> <br>I want to personally thank guest performers Donovan, Denny Laine (Moody Blues, Wings), Billy J Kramer, Mark Hudson, Neil Innes (Ruttles, Bonzo Dog Band, Monty Python etc etc), Ian MacDonald (King Crimson, Foreigner), Mark Rivera (sax with Billy Joel and, oh yeah, musical director for RINGO STARR),..ok, who’d I miss? The opportunity to back up these artists was better than cool! …There were also amazing performances by The Smithereens, Peter Asher, original members from Elephants Memory (J Lennon’s backup), killer performer from The Voice (name slips me..ouch), drummer Liberty Devito (Billy J Kramer’s band)…and more…man oh man what a weekend! DJ “Cousin Bruce Morrow”, Q 104 Ken Dashow, the CBS radio team (hey Tom Kaminski overhead) WXRT Terri Hemmert, ABC, NBC, BBC…like a Rollllin Stone!!! My apologies for anyone I missed…still groggy and doing this by memory!<br> <br>Oh yeah, can’t forget the newest artist of them all, Casey Hill for her debut performance with the band Mark Hudson and Denny Laine! My little 10 year old was pulled onto the stage by Hudson for a impromptu duo vocal shootout singing Kansas City! Totally unplanned and her first time on stage brought the house down with a standing ovation! OMG, was papa one proud guy and the house were all smiles!<br> <br>Still coming down from all the excitement, I’d like to thank Steve Holley for being the pro that he is and learning our entire show meticulously with nothing but a shining attitude and performance! He’s a rare breed and a great friend! Ardi our magical soundman like no other and the crew behind him were flawless, Dr Robert for keeping the sanity stageside, Marc Rubenstein for the PIG Light show for his masterful artistry behind us all weekend. The Fest staff, well, we love you guys…<br> <br>Thank you Glen Burtnik and John Merjave for being the best musical combination I’ve ever worked with! I’ve come to learn there seems nothing we can’t crack! Chris, we missed your face!!!<br> <br>Lastly, my heartfelt thanks to my second family, Mark, Carol, Michelle, and Jessica Lapidos who created and run The Fest For Beatles Fans for so many years for their integrity toward the Beatles, Apple Inc in being the ONLY sanctioned Beatles event in the world! We are honored to be a part of this happening like no other. The fans, my band, my family and I are blessed for being a part of your passion.<br> <br>Thank you all from the bottom of my heart for the opportunity to perform for you all! To my fans and friends alike, I never forget how blessed I am for your kindness and support all these years…<br> <br>Peace and love,<br>Drew<br> </p>DREW HILLtag:drewhillmusic.com,2005:Post/25185212014-02-04T09:33:59-05:002017-01-13T08:45:14-05:00Drew With LIverpool Weds Feb 5 at Prohibition Bar and Grill with Drummer Steve Holley<span style="color:#FF0000;"><em><strong><span class="font_large">In a rare NYC club performance, Liverpool will be performing a "pre-Fest For Beatles Fans" warmup show Weds Feb 5th at Prohibition Bar and Grill. We have the pleasure with working with drummer Steve Holley (Paul McCartney and Wings, Ian Hunter etc) for three sets. Come down and see what's in store for the weekend concerts.<br>See the calendar for more info...<br>See you there!!!</span></strong></em></span><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/58204/5643e9fe6a7df9fd6aae96c23a8fe47e73f87867/original/liverpool-at-prohibition.png?1391524292" class="size_l justify_center border_" />DREW HILLtag:drewhillmusic.com,2005:Post/23324342014-01-05T19:16:47-05:002014-01-05T19:16:47-05:00Drew and Liverpool Perform at the 2014 NYC Fest For Beatles Fans Feb 7,8,9<strong><em>Drew is with his band Liverpool to perform at the 2014 Fest For Beatles Fans and the Grand Hyatt in Manhattan, NYC. They are extremely pleased to have celebrity guest drummer Steve Holley, former drummer for McCartney and Wings joining them for all three evenings shows. They will also be backing an amazing list of guest stars at the end of their performance each evening which includes the legendary folk/rock artist, DONOVAN. See www.TheFest.com for more information and tickets.</em></strong><br> DREW HILLtag:drewhillmusic.com,2005:Post/15228492013-08-23T01:00:00-04:002013-08-23T01:00:00-04:00Re: Liverpool Opens For The BEACHBOYS!!! Just a quick note to say that I can't recall having met a nicer band than the Beachboys! My band Liverpool had the privilege of opening for this Great American icon to a sold-out crowd at a baseball stadium in Rockland New York! I would like to thank all the people who came down to cheer us on! We just had a total blast! We want to thank Bruce Johnston, Mike Love and their band for sharing their stories, musical advice :-), and food ( thanks Bruce) with me and the guys. After our set, I danced like a fool with my daughters for three hours while the Beach boys rocked the place silly!!! Some great pics to follow!!!<br>
Again, thanks so much to all our friends who came down to show their support from near and far and I'm so sorry for all those who attempted to get tickets and were unable. Peace and love, DrewDREW HILLtag:drewhillmusic.com,2005:Post/15228502013-08-15T01:00:00-04:002013-08-23T01:00:00-04:00Re: Chicago Fest... One word, Electric!!! In reflection, I cannot recall a more energetic show than this last one in Chicago! There just seemed to be a universal buzz amongst the crowd. All three shows were a genuine rock 'n roll experience! The band were on their mark! I couldn't have been more proud to work with these guys!! To all those Fans and friends, old and new, two came to cheer us on, thank you so much for the kind words and the opportunity to share such a great spirit. Your energy was exceptional and we genuinely appreciate it. <br><br>
Also, many thanks to the organizers Of Comicon/Chicago who were across the street At the Rosemont Convention Center.. And to the Fest official yoga instructor Natale for offering preshow peace of mind and clarity! It did wonders!!!<br><br>
Lastly, we'd like to think Joey Molland of the group Badfinger for rocking this clambake beyond imagination with us. Please check out his latest album, "Back to Memphis" online. I personally was blown away with the tracks. It was a privilege to debut one of them with him. Also many thanks to Billy J. Kramer, Mark Hudson, Chad and Jeremy, Chas Newbey, And last but not least Greg Kihn for the opportunity to perform with them! Yeah Greg, they don't write 'em like that anymore! :-) Of course we cannot forget the Lapidos family for providing us with this opportunity. We love you all.<br><br>
Again, thanks to all who made this a most memorable experience. Period. And thank you for sporting life music! Peace and love, Drew<br type="_moz">DREW HILLtag:drewhillmusic.com,2005:Post/15228512013-08-13T01:00:00-04:002020-10-27T07:26:52-04:00Opening band for the BEACHBOYSJust catching my breath from the Chicago Fest...more on that when I get some sleep...but this coming Weds Aug 14 me and the boys in our band <b>Liverpool </b>will be the opening band for one of the greatest American rock and roll bands EVER!!! The <b>BEACHBOYS, </b><b>Weds August 14,2013</b> at <i><b>Provident Bank Park</b></i> minor league baseball stadium. <br>
20 minutes north of the George Washington Bridge off of the Palisades Pkwy...Come and show your support at one special concert to remember!!!! Peace and Love from me and the band! See any ticket site for tix...<br>
http://events.nydailynews.com/pomona_ny/events/show/333719783-the-beach-boys<br>
Provident Bank Park<br>
One Provident Bank Park Dr., Pomona, NY, 10970<br>
(845) 364-0009<br>DREW HILLtag:drewhillmusic.com,2005:Post/15228532013-02-19T01:00:00-05:002020-10-29T09:47:16-04:00Fest For Beatles Fans, Meadowlands, NJ<p><b>April 5-7 - Drew Performs with Liverpool and Guests. 2013 Fest For Beatles Fans, Meadowlands, NJ</b><br><br><b>Liverpool </b>is pleased to perform once again for Beatles fans from across the world. If you've never been to a Fest, grab your acoustic, leave your suit and tie behind, and join thousands for a weekend of the best rock and roll possible. <b>Liverpool </b>highlights each of three nights with a full spectrum concert covering all periods of the Beatles music. No wigs, no accents, just music played to the coolest and most enthusiastic crowds ever!<br><br>This year following our show, we also have the honor of backing up singer Peter Noone (Herman's Hermits), legendary saxman Tom Scott, Hudson Brother/Ringo producer/ultimate rocker Mark Hudson, and who knows who else might hit the stage!<br><br>PS- Word just in that drummer Liberty Devitto, prominently known for his work on a million Billy Joel tracks will be joining us for the Sunday night Liverpool performance!<br><br>Fab baby! seeya there...peace, D<br> </p>DREW HILL