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The History of Apple Jam Apple Jam
was founded in 2005 in support of Seattle Public Theater's September 2006 world premiere of (Just Like) Starting Over, a stage play based on John Lennon's final interview.
Since their formation, Apple Jam has created a buzz in Seattle, with their authentic Beatles sound, performing at the Crocodile Café, the Bathhouse on Greenlake, Neumos, and the Triple Door. The band masterfully performs music from the entire solo and collective works of the Beatles. Band members are Rick Lovrovich (founder & bass player), Jon Bolton (drums), Mike Mattingly (guitar), Johnny Jones (keyboards) and Doug Kilishek (guitar) – of the
The Beatniks, Herding Cats, and Ecstasy in Numbers.
Apple Jam has been graced with numerous special guest performances by
Alan White
, legendary drummer for Yes, and for John Lennon's Imagine & George Harrison's All Thing Must Pass landmark albums.
Apple Jam's "Off the Beatle Track" CD of unreleased Beatles songs
"Off the Beatle Track" showcases early Lennon/McCartney compositions released by others, but never by Beatles while they were together. Instead, the songs were given to British contemporaries like Billy J. Kramer, Cilla Black, and Peter & Gordon. These artists in turn produced a sizable body of hits including "Bad to Me", "A World Without Love", and "I'll Be on My Way" -- proving the quality and timeless nature of the Beatles songwriting and music. Interestingly, the Beatles first considered titling their debut album "Off the Beatle Track", but later decided on "Please Please Me". Select songs from "Off the Beatle Track" were performed live at Apple Jam's "Beatles and solo years tribute" concert at the Triple Door in Seattle on January 11th, 2008.
Apple Jam is embodying each track with an authentic Beatles sound, as if the Liverpool lads had released these songs themselves circa 1963. "We are using the same microphones, gear, and studio techniques of the period to make the album sound just like an early Beatles record," says Rick Lovrovich, Apple Jam's founding member. Apple Jam's 2007 version of "I'll Keep You Satisfied" was originally released in 1963 by Billy J. Kramer and reached number 4 on the UK charts while the Beatles' "She Loves You" enjoyed the number 1 position. John Lennon was present at the recording. "Off the Beatle Track" is slated for release in Spring 2008.
"....my new single, “GIVE PEACE A CHANCE 2008”, from the Album “Think Big” will be released in the United Sates on July 9, 2008. I producing this video clip with spectacluar films of Greenpeace Germany e.V. and I am wrote this song , not only because I have children, but also because peace in the world will never have a rest ….. because music is the best language world-wide
i booked the "beatniks" for a party at the "nile golf& country club" in mountlake terrace, wa. on friday may 23rd. tickets are $20.00 and include a buffet from 7;30 -9;00pm and the beattniks will be playing from 8-11pm. i'll be selling tickets at the tulalip casino this friday night when the beatniks will be there. i'm only selling 200 tickets. there will be cash bar. no minors allowed.the address is 6601 244th sw. mountlake terrace. wa
Thanx for the add. John Lennon is the one who inspired me to start playing guitar at the age of 10 in Reykjavik , Iceland. It was astounding that John & Yoko..s Peace Monument was erected here recently...Infinite Blessings :)
Thanks for the add guys. It's an honor and I greatly appreciate it. You have an awesome page here and your music is great. John Lennon is a great singer/songwriter. Keep up the great work. I really enjoyed listening.
Thanks guys... for making this tribute, a big hello from mexico city... Im such a great beatles fan, and I hope to see ya in some time there is seattle...
HI Apple Jam, I was at your Seattle Show Last Night (7:30)You ROCKED! Kind of sorry a later show was added...so you could have ROCKED out longer for us, but Have to say it was the BEST! Thank YOU!
oh my gosh, that was an AMAZING show last night!! You guys are so fantastic. When you played Dear Prudence the world stopped for me. (its my favorite song ever).
