Here comes the FUN

Even though Gershwin’s “Summertime” knocked The Beatles’ “Yesterday” out of the Guinness World Records for the most-covered song, the group endures as one of the most beloved musical acts in history.

“Here Comes the Sun,” a live concert event, will pay tribute to The Beatles at the Newport Performing Arts Center this Friday, April 5.

Featuring extraordinary multi-instrumentalists and vocalists from Broadway, Lincoln Center and the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, this special event is a joyful, high-energy tribute to the fab four.

Not an impersonation act, these masterful, professional musicians come together to convey The Beatles’ mastery of vocal harmony and musicianship — honoring the original musical geniuses while uplifting concertgoers with a fresh, vibrant and one-of-a-kind live experience. One in which audiences are encouraged to get in on the fun in an exciting party atmosphere.

“I’ve had the pleasure of hearing them live,” said Oregon Coast Council for the Arts Executive Director Jason Holland aid. “And, as a Beatles fan, I was blown away! You don’t want to miss this one.”

As the popularity of The Beatles reached epic proportions, they took musical risks that led to a catalog of music like no other. “Here Comes the Sun” uses live vocals and music to authentically recreate those deeply-layered, sophisticated soundscapes — traveling through The Beatles’ biggest hits, as well as songs appreciated by true aficionados. Performing everything from “She Loves You” to “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” to “Tax Man” to “Let It Be,” this authentic group forgoes the wigs and costumes to focus on what’s most important: the music. As the band has said, “We don’t impersonate. We celebrate!”

Friday’s concert begins at 7 pm at the Newport Performing Arts Center, located at 777 W Olive Street. Tickets are $40. For more information, go to coastarts.org or call 541-265-2787.