Fab 4 Music Festival
The "Fab 4 Music Festival" will "get back" to Connecticut on Saturday, May 17th, marking a return for the perennial Beatles-themed music fest which has been a mainstay in the New York/New England area for many years. The musical extravaganza will "come together" in its new home at Dudleytown Brewery, 1001 Day Hill Road in Windsor, CT. It is the only Beatles-themed music-centric festival on the East Coast.
The popular regional Music, Foods & Arts Festival features eight bands playing the music of The Beatles, their solo material and other songs from the sixties, including one Rolling Stones set, and a Monkees tribute show.
The bands have been announced for the festival. The first three acts offering acoustic sets will be the "Number Nine" Band from various parts of the state, Manchester's "Double The Dial," and Hartford's "Beatles Forever Band," featuring bassist Jerry Clapis, formerly of the famed CT band "The Neatles." All three bands have played the festival in past years.
"While My Guitar Gently Weeps" is the name of a classic song from the "White Album," and it's also the name of a unique Massachusetts power trio who perform instrumental versions of Beatles' classics. This is their first festival appearance.
"Pat Horgan and Thunder Road" comes from New York, and return to the festival for the first time in some years. At this show, however, they will be playing a set of all Rolling Stones. Connecticut's "The Taxman" are also returning favorites, with a mix of early and later Beatles favorites.
"Zilch" from Rhode Island is the only other band straying from Beatles tunes. Staying with the sixties, their show is a showcase of all hits from The Monkees.
"The 34's" are a high-energy act who will be closing the festival. The New Haven quartet spotlight a very danceable mix of music from various eras of The Beatles' career. One of the members, Dane Bramage, is well-known as the "Paul McCartney" in the famed CT tribute band "The Hofners."
Along with the great entertainment of live bands, there will be Beatles memorabilia & music dealers, special guests and authors, area vendors and artisans, exhibitors, attractions, and a wide variety of food options available. Because it’s at a world-class brewery, there will be a large variety of beverages available including IPAs, Hard Seltzers, Sours, Lagers, and Ales.
The outdoor event runs from Noon until 9pm on May 17th, and advance "Ticket to Ride" general admissions are only $10. Note that admission will be higher at the door. Advance tickets available through the website www.Fab4MusicFestival.com.
