Seattle Rock Veterans to Celebrate the Life and Music of John Lennon on the 25th Anniversary of his Death
Few artists have impacted rock music and society more than John Lennon. Seattle’s legendary Crocodile Café and Roseta Productions LLC will host the John Lennon Jam benefit show at 9pm on Thursday December 8th 2005, the 25th anniversary of his death. The show features special guest artists (including Alan White, legendary drummer for Yes & John Lennon) and is hosted by a specially assembled “Jam” band of Seattle musicians (including Rick Lovrovich of The Beatniks) and to perform John Lennon’s Beatles and solo music.
Seattle, WA (PRWEB) November 24, 2005 -- Few artists have impacted rock music and society more than John Lennon. Seattle’s legendary Crocodile Café and Roseta Productions LLC will host the John Lennon Jam benefit show at 9pm on Thursday December 8th 2005, the 25th anniversary of his death. The show features a specially assembled “Jam” band of Seattle musicians and special guest artists to perform John Lennon’s Beatles and solo music. Proceeds will benefit Northwest Harvest and the future Seattle stage production of (Just Like) Starting Over. This new play is largely based upon an unpublished interview with John and Yoko granted hours before he was tragically killed. Seattle Public Theater plans to stage the production at the Bathhouse on Greenlake in September 2006. For more information about (Just Like) Starting Over, contact Melanie King at (206) 817-3347.
Special guest artists include: Alan White (legendary drummer for Yes, John Lennon), Michael Maker (The Makers), Jared Clifton & Richard Davidson (The Radio Nationals), Travis Bracht (Second Coming), Ron Nine (Love Battery), Jim Walls (sax) and more to be announced on myspace.com/johnlennonjam.
The “Jam” band is fronted by Rick Lovrovich (bass, vocals) of the The Beatniks. Other members include: Jakael Tristram of Hit Explosion (lead guitar, vocals), Jon Bolton (drums, vocals) of the Beatniks, Gary Lanz (rhythm guitar, vocals), and Johnny Jones (keyboards, vocals).
Original artwork for the John Lennon Jam poster has been hand created by Grammy nominated artist Chris Hopkins, and limited edition posters will be available for sale at the show.
Yoko Ono, Sean Lennon and Julian Lennon have each previously performed at the Crocodile Cafe.
Tickets are $15 and available online through TicketWeb, the Crocodile box office, or at the door. Must be 21 or over. For more information about the John Lennon Jam go to www.myspace.com/johnlennonjam, or contact Steve Roseta at (425) 445-0718.
Event information:
What: John Lennon Jam - Seattle rock veterans celebrate the life and music of John Lennon on the 25th anniversary of his death.
When: Thursday, December 8th, 2005 at 9:00 p.m.
Where: Crocodile Café, 2200 2nd Ave, Seattle, 98121. (206) 441-5611.
Tickets: $15. Available online through TicketWeb, the Crocodile box office, or at the door. TicketWeb: www.ticketweb.com/user/?region=wa&query=detail&event=639995
Contact: For more information go to myspace.com/johnlennonjam, or contact Steve Roseta at (425) 445-0718.
About (Just Like) Starting Over:
Seattle playwright Steven Roseta authored the stage play (Just Like) Starting Over. It is a dialogue-driven story that will make the audience feel like a fly on a wall inside the Lennons’ quarters in New York's Dakota apartments on December 8th 1980. They talk openly about: emerging from five years of seclusion to release Double Fantasy, reversing roles, and a newly found familial bliss. It is revealed how the marriage of minds between John and Yoko yielded so many complex artistic and political statements. Rendering the timeless relevance of his art and words, John’s intriguing commentary on such transformations as the anti-war movement, terrorism, women’s rights, religious freedom, racial equality, and conservative politics echo clearly into our world today. For more information, contact Melanie King at (206) 817-3347.
About Seattle Public Theater:
Seattle Public Theater at the Bathhouse on Greenlake is a non-profit, mid-size theater organization specializing in professional mainstage theater. SPT is dedicated to enriching the public through the creativity of the performing arts. Visit SPT online at www.seattlepublictheater.org.
About the Crocodile Café:
The Crocodile Cafe offers an eclectic and original format of live music and performance. The Croc is proud to be a part of Seattle's diverse and artistic community. They welcome all patrons, but does not tolerate bigotry, sexism, or racism in any form. Yoko Ono, Sean Lennon and Julian Lennon have each previously performed at the Crocodile Cafe. Visit the Croc online at www.thecrocodile.com.
About Northwest Harvest:
Washington’s only statewide hunger relief agency, Northwest Harvest distributes food from warehouses in Grays Harbor, King, Stevens and Yakima counties, supplying it free of fees to 300 member food banks and meal programs that collectively provide over one-half million food services per month. Visit Northwest Harvest online at www.northwestharvest.org.
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