This past weekend I participated in the annual Beatles on the Beach Festival in Delray Beach, FL, and it was a memorable experience. Maria and I enjoyed the balmy weather and super music from Beatle tribute bands from around the world including Beatline from Finland (who were also very nice guys) and Maria's favorite The Peakles, from her hometown of Lisbon, Portugal. She had fun hanging out with them and conversing in their native tongue before they took the stage for their USA debut. The Delray Beach Amphitheater is a tremendous venue, and from our shady table spot (thanks, Dan!) we had a great view of the performers. I also had the pleasure of giving a talk at the Delray Public Library on my novel 30 Minutes in Memphis: A Beatles Story, and was joined by authors Susan Shumsky (Maharishi and Me) and Charles Rosenay (Book of Top 10 Beatles Lists), who were also by our side on Saturday at the Amphitheater. I must also mention some notable "Beatle People" we met during the weekend, including podcaster Meagan Paese, Sirius XM deejay Caitlin Larkin, Beatles troubadour Mike Kozak, drummer par excellence Gregg Bissonette, and just a lot of Fab Four fans who were there to soak up the sun and great sounds (and buy some books!)
Special thanks to event promoter/organizer Daniel Hartwell for putting together this memorable event. We hope to be invited back next year!
Special thanks to event promoter/organizer Daniel Hartwell for putting together this memorable event. We hope to be invited back next year!
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