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.
peace and love,
Drew
Drew Performs With Liverpool at the 2020 NY Metro Fest March 27, 28, 29
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.
CHICAGO'S 2019 FEST FOR BEATLES FANS...AND MORE!
Hello my friends!
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.
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 Steve Holley, Denny Laine, and Laurence Juber of Wings performing Macca's last Wings album BACK TO THE EGG!
Also, I'm truly thrilled to have drummer Allan White of the group "YES", amongst others, who will be joining us (along with sax man Mark Rivera 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!
Peace and Love,
Drew
Busy Year Keeps On Keepin' On 2...
Hey all!
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 Rothmann's Steakhouse/Bar. A mostly classic rock crowd is not shy to sing along...then again, neither are the bartenders! Such a fun gig!
Also a pleasure to be performing at The Garden Grill 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!
LIVERPOOL 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!
And to the Fest For Beatles Fans 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 2019 Fests will be a new year of challenges, surprises already in the making...just for you all!
Its been a very busy and fruitful season with my comrades in the 10 piece party band Code Bleu! This band plays private affairs and is the best in the business!
So much more going on, I will do my best to keep you informed as I line things up...
Thanks for keeping live music a thing!
peace and love,
Drew
Busy Year Keeps On Keepin' On
Hello Campers,
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.
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.
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!
peace and love,
Drew
Thank You Chicago!
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.
"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.
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."
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!
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!
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,
to Mark, Carol and the girls for being family and giving us this great opp,
..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...
To all my Fest friends, I love you all!
peace and love, Drew
DREW AND LIVERPOOL PERFORM IN CHICAGO AUG 11-13, 2017
Hello CHICAGO!!!
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.
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.
For Venue and Ticket Info see www.THEFEST.com
Thoughts Of NY Metro Fest 2017
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!
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.
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!
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!
Looking forward to Chicago in August for some very interesting surprises!
peace and love,
Drew
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.
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!
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!
Looking forward to Chicago in August for some very interesting surprises!
peace and love,
Drew
Reflections of an Amazing 2016 Chicago Show!
Hello and thank you!
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.
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.
I want to thank the guest performers who followed with us after we finished our portion.
The legendary guitarist Albert Lee was just amazing! A gentle soul and the best of the best at what he does.
Joey Molland 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.
The multi-coloured, most diverse, the Hudson brother, Ringo producer, singer/songrwriter for everybody under the sun, Mark Hudson took to the stage joined by all the above and with the Mersey's own Billy J Kramer for a rock jam that left the band, the crowd on their feet and exhausted! Wouldn't have it any other way!!!
Lastly, I can say that the energy that came from the Chitown audience 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...
OK, wishing you all well and can't wait to see you in March in New Jersey!
peace and love,
Drew
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.
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.
I want to thank the guest performers who followed with us after we finished our portion.
The legendary guitarist Albert Lee was just amazing! A gentle soul and the best of the best at what he does.
Joey Molland 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.
The multi-coloured, most diverse, the Hudson brother, Ringo producer, singer/songrwriter for everybody under the sun, Mark Hudson took to the stage joined by all the above and with the Mersey's own Billy J Kramer for a rock jam that left the band, the crowd on their feet and exhausted! Wouldn't have it any other way!!!
Lastly, I can say that the energy that came from the Chitown audience 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...
OK, wishing you all well and can't wait to see you in March in New Jersey!
peace and love,
Drew
DREW PERFORMS WITH LIVERPOOL AT THE 2016 CHICAGO FEST FOR BEATLES FANS
Here I am doing final checks before flying to Chicago for three nights performances with my band Liverpool at "The Fest For Beatles Fans".
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!
Immediately after the Saturday and Sunday performances, we will be joined by BADFINGER'S Joey Molland. 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 Billy J. Kramer (The Dakotas), the legendary Albert Lee (for all you guitarists out there), and...
Last but not least, the most colorful Mark Hudson (Hudson Bros, Ringo producer, song writer for Aerosmith, Ozzy, etc etc etc) for some showstopping, screaming performances to close out the night!....
Ok, now back to get ready mode. Man, I hate packing!....much to do...Hope to see you there!
peace and love, Drew
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!
Immediately after the Saturday and Sunday performances, we will be joined by BADFINGER'S Joey Molland. 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 Billy J. Kramer (The Dakotas), the legendary Albert Lee (for all you guitarists out there), and...
Last but not least, the most colorful Mark Hudson (Hudson Bros, Ringo producer, song writer for Aerosmith, Ozzy, etc etc etc) for some showstopping, screaming performances to close out the night!....
Ok, now back to get ready mode. Man, I hate packing!....much to do...Hope to see you there!
peace and love, Drew