TRIBUTE BAND RAIN BRINGS THE BEATLES BACK FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY

Granted it’s been a long time since Sir Paul McCartney wrote his first song at the tender age of fourteen, but the shining success of the Beatles lives on. The “Hard Day’s Night” is happily over as “Rain” offers a one night tribute to this iconic group at the Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts on Tuesday, March 15 at 7:30 p.m. Be sure to shout out “Hey, Jude” to all your friends so no one misses this iconic presentation of all the factors that have made the Beatles so beloved, from their haircuts to costumes to music to special look and sound. It’s been a long time since these Four Lads from Liverpool appeared on the Ed Sullivan Show and causes a sensation but I’m sure “You Were Only Waiting for this Moment to Arrive.” And here it is. Formed in Liverpool, England in 1960, the band is considered the most influential in history, combining traditional pop with classical music. They pioneered new sounds for those who were to follow their iconic footsteps. From their first hit in 1962 with “Love Me Do,” they were off and running, becoming fan favorites in “Beatlemania” craze. They topped the Rolling Stones lists of greatest artists of all time in 2004 and 2011. The group “Rain” will recreate all the marvelous tunes that made Paul, Ringo, George and John so famous, those relevant songs that are stuffed with “positivity and joy.” These “Words of Wisdom” are sure to please, whether it’s to sing “Let It Be” or “I Want to Hold Your Hand.” Hop aboard “The Yellow Submarine” and plan to connect rhythmically with “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Heart Club Band.” Be prepared to travel down “Abbey Road” as well as “Penny Lane.” The “Rooftop Concert” is also on the entertainment agenda. For tickets, call the Bushnell, 166 Capitol Avenue, Hartford at 860-987-5900 or go online to www.bushnell.org. Be sure to bring your proof of vaccination or a recent negative COVID test and a mask. Relearn the valuable lesson that “All You Need is Love” when the power group Rain brings the legendary group The Beatles to the Bushnell stage for one sensational evening only on Tuesday, March 15.