Fans of music and mod from the 60's and 70's will be twisting and shouting again at Abbey Road on the River, the world's largest tribute to The Beatles. Organizers have released the schedule for the 2023 festival, which will be held at the Big Four Station Park in Jeffersonville, IN on Memorial Day weekend, May 25-29, and present more than 50 bands and 200 concerts on five stages.
The 2023 festival will open with a performance by headliner Micky Dolenz, The Voice of the Monkees, on Thursday, May 25 at 7:30pm. Dolenz, founding member, singer and drummer for the iconic band The Monkees, will have the audience groovin' to hits like “Daydream Believer,” “Last Train to Clarksville,” “I'm a Believer,” and many more. With four Grammy nominations, two Emmy Awards, and over 65 million records sold, The Monkees are a true icon of the 60's scene.
Rock and Roll Hall of Famers The Rascals featuring Felix Cavaliere and Gene Cornish will bring a high energy set on Saturday, May 27 at 7:15pm. The audience will hear mega hits like Good Lovin,
I've Been Lonely Too Long,
Groovin,
A Beautiful Morning,
A Girl Like You,
and People Got to Be Free.
Fans can also rock out at two performances by Tony Kishman, creator and band leader of Live and Let Die, a full multimedia tribute to the legendary Paul McCartney. Kishman's not-to-miss shows with a five-piece band of seasoned musicians will be on May 27 at 9:30pm and May 28 at 7:00pm.
Other acts include nightly performances from Classicstone, a 7-piece band with additional symphony, and Chicago's BritBeat: Multimedia Tribute to the Beatles concert spanning all the eras of The Beatles. Additional world class tribute shows include acts honoring Queen, Pink Floyd, The Doors, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, and many others.
Local acts showcasing the talent Kentuckiana include Back 2 Mac, Erin Hill, Laren Rapp, DoorWay, Nick Peay, The Rigby's, Mary's Dad's Band, CMN Trio and The Louisville School of Rock.
Now in its 21st year, Abbey Road on the River is a highly anticipated summer kickoff event that attracts thousands of fans of all ages from around the country. Attendees can find their inner Beatle and reunite with their ‘Beatles family' to celebrate the enduring legacy of Beatlemania.
The Beatles are still the biggest story in music almost 60 years after their American debut, and we are proud to be part of the enduring legacy of Beatlemania,
says festival producer Gary Jacob. We're also extremely grateful for our loyal fans and local partnerships.
In addition to the music, the festival features a playground area for children, Beatles merchandise and craft vendors, interactive art installations, and food and bar services. Tickets offers and details are available online.
Abbey Road on the River is sponsored by the City of Jeffersonville Parks Department, Southern Indiana Tourism, WDRB Media, 107.7 The Eagle, The Radisson and Sheraton Hotels, Budweiser, Smirnoff Pink, The Walcott Apartments, Watsons Furniture, The News & Tribune, and WAKY radio.
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