A special show is being staged in January to start a year of celebrations to mark the 60th anniversary of The Cavern Club: ‘The History of The Cavern: Celebrating 60 Years of the Greatest Club
in the World’ will feature The Overtures, the UK’s premier 60s tribute
band and favourite of the stars. The Overtures will also be joined by
special guests.
‘The History of The Cavern’ is the first event taking place in 2017
to mark the iconic venue’s landmark anniversary. The show will take
place on Sunday 15 January and Monday 16 January at the Liverpool
Philharmonic Hall.
The show on the Monday marks the club’s milestone birthday – making
it exactly 60 years since The Cavern Club first threw its doors open to
the music hungry youngsters of Liverpool back on 16 January 1957.
Over the past 60 years, The Cavern has played host some of the music
industry’s biggest names including Stevie Wonder, The Who, The Rolling
Stones and Queen – as well as Liverpool’s very own Cilla Black and The
Beatles.
Local artist Tony Booth has been commissioned to design the 60th
anniversary commemorative concert poster. It was also 60 years ago when
Tony was also invited to design the now famous poster for The Cavern
Club’s opening night for 16January 1957.
The anniversary has also proved to be a trip down memory lane for
Tony, as the 2017 poster was even drawn on his original 60-year-old
paper.
Radio City and Radio Merseyside are supporting The Cavern’s 60th
anniversary celebration. To mark this special occasion, all profits from
the two shows will be split between their official charities, Cash For
Kids and Children In Need, respectively.
Julia Baird, John Lennon’s sister and a director of The Cavern,
explained: “The Cavern is, of course, synonymous with The Beatles since
they performed here 292 times in their early career between 1961 and
1963.
“This show will include The Beatles, but will also pay homage to the
plethora of other great artists to come out of The Cavern during its 60
years.
“We are delighted to have both Radio City and Radio Merseyside on board to make this a real Liverpool celebration.”
The concept of the show has been designed by The Cavern, and will
take audiences on a musical journey through the six decades since the
club opened in 1957 – while showcasing how Merseyside’s most famous
music venue has stood the test of time and has been at the forefront of
musical movements throughout its life.
Den Pugsley, a founder member of The Overtures, added: “It’s
impossible to fit The Cavern’s whole 60-year history into a 2-hour show
but we’re going to give it a good go!
“There will be some unseen footage and great audio visual production
to compliment the music, which will put into context what was happening
in Liverpool and at The Cavern through the decades.
“We’re looking forward to welcoming some special guests on stage to bring this show together.
“It’s a privilege to be asked to perform this show representing a
place that is integral to Liverpool’s history, heritage and musical
culture. Liverpool is always a great crowd to perform to.”
There are plans for further special events during 2017 to mark The
Cavern’s 60th birthday year, including a limited edition anniversary
book; a docu-film’ and a 3 CD compilation album release, plus lots more
plans which are being kept under wraps.
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