Susie Lew...what kind of silly question is that....after all...am I not MISSROCKNROLL1??!!!!! I am so pleased that "Jake" has answered your most important question for me. Yes, I have booked my room...with MrRocknRoll1....aka "BARRY"....and I am counting the days. In the meantime....I am very fortunate to be going to Las Vegas next month to celebrate my birthday with Tim Piper & Working Class Hero!!!...first time in Vegas....100th time seeing Piper!!!!!!!! YEAH YEAH YEAH YEAH!!!!!!

glad to hear that everything is alright andy. thinking about you and hal and all the other members of the band.

Hey there sweet AROTR FAmily! Glad your summer started with a BANG!! MISS ROCK n ROLL,, please contact me. Get number thru Paula if you misplaced it! Need to know if you are attending Washington! Love ~Susie

She is

Hi Kathy...Thanks for your concern for all in Ontario, Canada.The AROTR family is the best! The quake, while a news maker for us, seems to have been a milder one, as quakes go. Just a little bit of "Shake It Up Baby" All seems to be o.k. Andy of All You Need is Love

Watching the Evening News regarding the earthquake in Ontario Canada and praying all our friends from that area are safe.

I have been thinking about something that happened on the way to AROTR and after Ramona and I talked about it I had to share it. Every year something will happen that we remember that isn't always related to the Beatles but in spirit it is. In the cab from the airport we saw the billboard on the highway for AROTR and after getting excited about the people and event I had to think about all the contest in the world and very few if any would allow a young person's art work to be so proudly shown, if it was my creation I would be living on the billboard platform with my peacock feathers in full bloom. So everyone who makes this possible through work or participation or both smile broadly and proudly we as a group have touch more people than we may know. Much love

Happy birthday Paul!

Ok since today is someone's birthday we should all eat cake and ice cream, like I need an excuse. Looking forward to DC of an east coast Hootananny We talk about everyone daily and the vibe is still strong. Be a candle and shine your light it can someone see
much love US

I knew I'd forget people...to Yam, THANK YOU so much for bringing me that George pendant to give to our "Mal", Trish. She really loved it! Payton, I'm so glad we got to see each other again and to the Quilt Girls, we luv you so much!

Sorry I took so long to post this, but I wanted to say Thank You, Thank You, Thank You to everyone who came to the Rigbys & Hard Dazed Knights shows. As always, at AROTR we perform for the greatest Beatles fans! Thanks also to fellow performers for all the kind words & hang-out time. Jay Goeppner, my friend, I know I'll see you soon in another Lennon tribute for sure. Thanks to all who took pictures & video & e-mailed them to me. Special thanks go to Mr. Hal Bruce for "knighting" me & for having me at your event in Halifax. Can't thank you enough! Also, thanx to the wonderful people in Halifax who took me in as one of their own! See everyone in Washington! Peace & Love, Gary Metcalf (The Rigbys, Hard Dazed Knights)

Wow, had such a blast from the past. Loved, loved, (Meet The Beetles) Totally thought I was watching the real Beatles right in front of me. Would love to see them again, especially you Paul.

We are very excited to be attending AROTR DC.
We have our hotel reservation for the Gaylord. My friends in DC say it is an amazing place. I encourage everyone to stay there. The price is great for the DC area and when you stay at the conference hotel you feel like you are a part of everything all the time. You even have conversations with people on the elevators about what they saw, how much fun they are having and what they are doing next and you should come along.

We are looking forward to seeing old friends and making new ones.

See you all soon.
Colleen

Are there going to be bands on Thursday and Monday also? Is this a 5 day event or a 3 day event. Also, I cant find where i can purchase second best tickets like in Louisville. I need to book my flight and dont know if I should come friday through sunday, or thursday through monday.

there will be a preview thursday from 7-10 pm, and a farewell concert monday from 12-2 we open friday at 4, sat at 11, sunday at 11 there are no remote outlets yet in DC

We are staying at the Gaylord Hotel. it is awesome. we have stayed a few times. Cant wait.

During the festival. people kept mentioning the C. Kids, but I did not see their set. However, I'm sorry I didn't after seeing the video clips of them. They bring a great energy anf lively snap to the Beatles songs. Good luck to the journey to the top, young rockers!

I would love to hear what others thought of the Castillo kids. It was their first time and I know personally that they loved it.
If you got to see just one of the performances, what did you think? Are they not amazing?
So young, with so much talent.
So what did anybody think of them?

Hello to my extended family and friends, but this note is for those lurkers out there..
If you haven't gotten your tickets yet to AROTR DC, this is the time to get them! Lots of pkgs and options available and did did you see the lineup??? OMG!!!

Time has passed but not my family's appreciation for the excellent job done to produce AROTR. Kudos in particular on dealing well with weather caused stage changes. For the second year, we stayed at the Galt House and greatly enjoyed being able to come and go and catch as many performers as possible. Best new band for us was the incredible Beat!Radicals from Germany. Also particularly loved BritBeat, Instant Karma, All You Need is Love's White Album show, and the ever amazing Hal Bruce.

Travelled 3500 miles from Scotland on the recommendation of our friends, Itchycoo Park and we were not to be dissapointed. Met some amazing and wonderful people. Brian from The Blue Meanies you're a diamond. Lisa you're as mad as a bag of rabbits. The Repeatles were fantastic (coolest bass guitar at the festival.) SSG showed us all how to rock and The Yellow Submorons showed us how to have fun. And the people of Louisville made it feel like a home from home. The big bonus for us was meeting the boys from Revolver. What a great bunch of lads and talented too. (Kathy has already fell in love with at least two of you guys!)
The best laugh was Ronnie from Itchycoo Park 'healing' the guy on crutches at the river stage. 'Hallelujah, healed by the power of Itchycoo' And i'd like to give a big thank you to Phil the taxi driver and his lovely lady, Laura for their hospitality and friendship. Were already saving for next year.
Well done Gary and your team for putting on such a fantastic festival. See you in 2011.
With love and peace... Drew and Kathy.

I enjoyed playing "Let It Be" on the piano with Sir Mark on Saturday night inside The Galt.

For the ninth year, we have had an amazing, wonderful time at AROTR. Sir Mark came home with 14 new CD's! Thanks to Gary and family and staff, to the scouts, to security, to the Galt, to the bands, to our "Beatles family."

Sure this is a small detail, but I meant to mention what a great touch I thought it was using covers of Beatle songs in between sets.

Well, we're back home now and back into the grind of grim reality. Lynn and I had a real buzz at AROTR this year. AROTR just gets better evey year, and for those doubters, in the words of George Harrison:

It's easier to tell a lie than it is to tell the truth
It's easier to kill a fly than it is to turn it loose
It's easier to criticize somebody else
Than to see yourself

It's easier to give a sigh and be like all the rest
Who stand around and crucify you while you do your best
It's easier to see the books upon the shelf
Than to see yourself

(Some may not know this song, it wasn't number one on the billboard top 100)

Personally, my six sets were all different and consisted of Beatles and solo Beatles work with the exception of three songs, Substitute, All Or Nothing and No Particular Place to Go, which were performed at the River on Monday. Without looking too hard you can find Beatles music every second of the day at AROTR, and not the same old songs. I know there are other artists who vary their sets too. I know it's difficult to see everything, but hey! Look around round round.

It's great to hear the hits, but there is other fantastic Beatles material out there too.

Anyway, that's my view.

Special thanks bandwise to Beatleburys, Tweeter (magician) Itchycoo Park, SSG, Johnny Doughnut, Love me Deux, Drew H and Joe O. Thanks to all who honoured me with your presence at my performances (you know who you are).

Lots of great new bands and some good old stalwarts.

Mr Wonderful were my favorite band, I wish I could do a Motown Beatles set with them.

I wish I'd have got to know the Gretsch guys, but I daren't go near after buying three guitars in the last few months. Come again won't you?

Keep up the good work Gary and the team, and keep supporting the good causes!
Nobody does it better, doo, doo, doo, doo (oops sorry wrong Bond film!)

You used to say live and let live. (You know you did, you know you did, you know you did)......Phew! nearly blew it then!


Love you all.


Gary Q

As always, the best weekend of the year. No complaints. Nothing to add. It's simply the best.

i was have so much fun i miss some band all the band at the bestles fest sun king or any band and i miss you

My son & I had a great time. The inside venues were especially nice. Please invite Blue Jay Way back next year. (Sorry I missed your Sunday performance Alax, after you said you would sing Imagine for me.) John

Abbey Road On The River 2010 raised, donated, and created revenues this year for Boy Scout Troop 77, the Crusade For Children, Make A Wish, Desmoid Tumor Research, and Allison Myatt hero fund in the range of $27,500. Additionally, we provided free tickets to 100 agencies supported by Crusade for Children, and to the Louisville Fund For The Arts. Thank you all for your help.

Additionally, many big prizes including a trip to Liverpool, 3 Gretsch Guitars, 2 other guitars, a Shea stadium jacket, and assorted merchandise, hotel rooms, tickets, and more were awarded or won, totaling another $25,000 in value..entry to all contests was FREE, so in the end....were the 2 "fences" all that bad

First time attendee. I thought it was a great family venue, very well organized and loved the whole atmosphere! Especially enjoyed "Meet the Beetles" group as well as the first official Parade at the pool stage. The weather was great, the people were friendly and fantastic, a wonderful weekend! Thanks so much!

We had a wonderful time at our first AROTR
Louisville festival, despite the 16 hr. drive
to get there!

The highlight for us was Terry Sylvester on
Thursday night with The Cryers...no words to
express! Also, enjoyed the Q & A with Terry
the next day.

THE BEAT!radicals!!!! OMG, definately the
best show we have seen in years. Please bring
them back next year, Gary.

Enjoyed Revolver, Travelling Beatleburys,
Jimmy Pou, Hal Bruce, Det Betales, The Repeatles
especially, though every band or act was good.

Its hard to choose a favorite from the pool of
talent at AROTR, but for us, BEAT!radicals
really did it....love you guys!

ALso, refreshing to hear non-Beatle songs
occassionally. Loved the mix of The Who, Kinks,
etc. into the mix. Loved the Stones band,
Tatoo Babylon; their sax player (17 yrs old)
was amazing.

Venue was great, weather good, people friendly,
food options good....really impressed with
the organization of such a large event.

Going to try to make D.C.....will try to
sandwich it in between McCartney concerts
coming to the eastcoast in Aug.

Great meeting new friends and seeing old
ones, too.

Due to health concerns, we didn't decide to go to Louisville until the last minute. We are so glad that we did. Thanks to Olivia for organizing the dinner on Wednesday night. It was so great to meet new friends before the festival began. This was our second AROTR - last year we were fans, this year we were family. Thanks to all those involved in making this wonderful event happen. We've already purchased our tickets for D.C. See you there!

We had such a Fab time in Louisville, we'd like to say thanks again to you all for your support!

We are really looking forward to DC on Labor Day Weekend and would like to cordially invite you to come and join us for a second helping of AROTR Magic! Why wait for tweleve months when we can do it all over again in September! Hope to see you there!

UnionJack British Invasion Band

As a first timer to AROTR, my family and I had a wonderful time once we could figure out where to go. Meet the Beetles stood out as the best overall representation in terms of appearance, mannerisims, sound and delivery. They had by far the most authentic costumes, and even brought back Ed Sullivan from the freezer! They were fun to dance to and had engaging stage banter, especially from "John". Please bring them back!

Another fun band was The Yellow Sub-Morons, who had a following of Sub-Maniacs to pass out tea, blow bubbles, play games, and do zaney dances. The parade was like a G-rated Mardi Gras', and had everyone laughing and smiling! Loved Danny Donuts and his Submarine!! Thanks to everyone for a wonderful time and for organizing a fun event!

today i voted for SSG to open for KISS at Comcast Center, Mansfield Massachusetts, Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville Connecticut, CINCINNATI, & MANCHAUG MASSACHUSETTS....in my backyard!!!!!!!
I still haven't come down from AROTR...trying very hard to get back to the real world of work, which interferes with my life....I wanna' rock n roll all night ("with my AROTR family")....and party every day!!!!!!!!!!!!

There's a "Belvedere Lounge" at the Gaylord National Resort. Just sayin'

and its nice too...all the simalarities are what sold me; it was like an alternate universe

Anyone catch "Axis"at the River stage @11:30 til 2:00 a.m.?Raise your hands.It was awesome.Gary;please get these guys back next year.If you missed any of the bands on the river because of the rain delay;you missed some great music.Not all Beatles,but great just the same.

The Norwegian Beatles and The Apples were REALLY AMAZING. The Rigbys, The Elliots, and Savoy Truffle are cool too. Also that room where people could just listen to the music on comfortable chairs was a great idea.

TIMELINE: Principal boB (Nashville School Of Arts), Phil, (the real musician), Captain Chris (Nashville Fire Dept), & David (the drummer), would like to thank Gary, the Great Organizer, the amazing sound guys, & Bob & the Boy Scouts, who were there to help transport our equipment & make sure our tummies were full. This was our 3rd year at AROTR & each year it is more fun. Thanks to BritBeat's "John" & "George" for their kind words after our Sunday night set. They especially liked "Woodstock."
We attempted, again, this year to provide some alternate music: "Temptation Eyes", "Sleepwalk", "Rock & Roll Fantasy", "Be My Baby", & closing with "Woodstock". So thank you to the fans who approved of our eclectic set. You could not have been nicer or more enthusiastic. Finally, thanks to all the great & friendly bands! Great camaraderie. Whatta weekend! - Pb
TIMELINE hopes to see everyone next year. - Pb

As usual, we had a wonderful time and enjoyed all the bands and music and fun. My husband and I look forward to it every year and hope Louisville continues to host this FAB event.
We were very impressed with BritBeat...who had me convinced they were from Liverpool till I heard they were from Chicago. The accents and all...they sounded like Paul, George and John and Ringo. They were so good at preforming The Beatles music, they had their personalities and their gestures on stage down wonderfully. They are great musicians...it's tooooo hard to play McCartney's bass! John had John down perfect. George was wonderful...and so was Ringo! They made me feel like a kid again.
We were also very impressed with Revolver. They were very very good. I would love to see them again also.
Hal Bruce was his usual wonderful self.
I felt terrible about Instant Karma's loss of their friend and bass player. And I guess I am correct at getting the impression that the singer, who does John Lennon better than anyone I have heard...lost his brother the same year. It was bittersweet for sure. When he finished his last song...We All Shine On...the Heaven's opened up and the rain fell so hard and fast...to me it was like a sign that their loved ones were watching down on them and sending them their love. The rain made me happy and laugh all the way back to the hotel though soaking wet.
We appreciate all the hard work that Gary does to bring us this great event to Louisville. I can't imagine all the work involved, planning things..etc....I have done a few small events for things...and I can't even imagine how he does it. It is a year round job for him I am sure. I hope he knows that it is appreciated by sooooo many of us that love the Beatles and are grateful for the opportunity to hear the music again and feel young again....and also to keep the music alive for the younger generation to carry on.
God bless you for all you do Gary!
Thank you to all the artists...I know I can't mention them all in this email...but Thank you!!!

Hi everyone,
I would just like to say that I have been performing at the Abbey Road on the River festival since the days when I was with "1964 the Tribute" and the festival was held in Cleveland, Ohio. This was by far the best and most enjoyable event that I have attended as far as the festival is concerned. I had so much fun seeing old friends and of course meeting new ones. I want to thank you all who showed up at my "An Evening With George" shows. All the fellow band members were incredible this year, a personal thanks to Drew Harrison, it was so much fun jammin with you at your show and thanks so much for your friendship. Thanks to Hal, James and Sabrina and Chris, Danny and David from Brit Beat, Jay from Instant Karma,(Mark Eskin R.I.P. you were in our thoughts my friend) The Repeatles, All You Need is Love, Love me Deux, Jukebox, The Traveling Beatleburys, Peter Conrad, Phil Berube, Sam and the rest of the guys, Mario Da Silva, Joe Carducci and Fred Gretsch from Gretsch guitars, Bob Spizer, Russ Lease,and the list goes on and on, and last but not least Gary Jacob who really put his blood, sweat, and tears into making this thing happen as he does every year. I can't wait for Washington DC, it will truly be so much fun and thanks to John, Paul, George, and Ringo for the greatset music in the world, Jimmy Pou

Methinks that Brooke J. And Misty P.(NewBees) Should perform together.

Lydia, those are some cool pictures..!! Thanks for posting..
SubManiac Mike

All of my photos are now up on my Facebook page
PETER CONRAD’S AROTR 2010 Photos (part 1)

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=52634&id=1613533387&l=3d5627c6e9

And on the the TRAVELING BEATLEBURYS Face book page

TRAVELING BEATLEBURYS @ AROTR 2010 (part 2

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=219000&id=266047597243&l=792bc4959e

Hope to see you all in DC in Sept.

Namaste & Handle With Care
3~

Ok...just "voted" for SSG to open up in Cincinnati for KISS-GOOD LUCK guys!!!

The dust has finally settled, so we wanted to stop by and say thanks to all of our friends at Abbey Road on the River. It was a wonderful year. You all make it truly special.

Thanks to everyone that played with us. Stan and Mandie, you guys are pros. The Hollywood Bowl show wouldn't have been the same without you. Pete, Brandon, our friends from Michigan... the jam session was a blast. Let's do it again.

Thanks to all the folks that put this event together. Gary and co., LP Productions, Troop 77, and so many others... We are amazed how smooth it all works. Your execution is flawless.

To our fellow musicians: You set a high standard. There is so much talent at this event. We enjoyed seeing you play. And the fellowship amongst all the bands is wonderful.

Gretsch guitars... wow! Let's talk endorsement. Loved the LP style tone controls, and they were gorgeous!

To all that bought the album, thank you! We nearly sold out. We'll make sure to bring more next time.
SHAMELESS PLUG: Get it at iTunes!
www.itunes.com/stevesizemoregroup

This is truly one of our favorite events each year, and you are the ones that make it so special. It is always hard to leave. But we'll see you again in Washington, DC!

Just like to thank Gary and his wonderful staff for letting my daughter and I be a part of this fantastic event. I would like to thank my Beatlebury brothers: Phil, Kevin, Peter and Bruce it was fun as usual to be on stage with you guys. I would like to give a special thanks to my lovely daughter Jessica for sharing the stage with her old man, I love you. Thanks to all the wonderful people that attended our shows and for all the kind comments. I also want to mention a group called Revolver, these guys were fantastic and I hope to hear them again. The Galt House was great as usual and their staff. I love this event and I love the music and love that The Beatles created. Can't wait to see everybody in D.C.

Peace and Luv
Sam (AKA Jesse Beatlebury and also Frankie of Frankie-Rae)

SSG - I will be going to the Kiss concert in Cincinnati, that would be awesome if you openned for them, I will certainly be voting!

Hi Folks!
It was an absolutly pleasure to be on these nice Festival. We had so much fun and enjoy that really. Nice people, friendly musicans. Everything was wonderful. Hope to come back 2011. Please vist also my websites:
beat-rads
and
beat-rads2

Best greetings, the guitar of THE BEAT!radicals
Chris

Hello there Abbey Road friends! Please help SSG by voting for us to open for KISS in Cincinnati. All you have to do is follow the link and vote for SSG to play in Cincy:

http://eventful.com/competitions/kiss2010/cincinnati

Thanks for your help!

This is my take on the seating arrangements. My husband got the 2nd best tickets. We knew best ticket holders would have the chance to sit closer to the stage. That's the way it should be. You pay more to get more. I was a little worried when I saw the height of the gates we'd have to sit behind, but I don't think we sat any farther back than we did in previous years, and I had no problems seeing the stage.

It was really nice that general admission ticket holders were able to go inside this year. I didn't realize we could until I had most of our schedule worked out. We did do a bit of switching around so I could get out of the sun for a bit.

For me, having the reserved seating outside was well worth it to be able to go inside. I really hope AROTR comes back to Louisville next year as we wouldn't be able to drive to DC.

Gary...
Just wanted you to know that this year's AROTR sucked so bad that we (Cindy & I) can't wait for next year's tickets to go on sale! And... we'll get the Best Tickets! Thanks for everything you do. We love you. More to follow.

our tribute to Mayor Abramson which was on the Jumbotron saturday night

Whadda you mean IF?

if?...if?...if? When my mamma said that it meant no. What is UP with our city's corporate elite that they don't see what a gem they have for international advertisement of our city's culture and businesses. Internet pictures are seen by thousands, if not more. What more bang for your buck do you want? STEP UP LOCAL CEO's AND COMPANIES AND MAKE THIS HAPPEN...please.

LYDIAS_PIX
Photos

Link for the Gretsch Reviews (and other stuff):


Gretsch_ON_AROTR