By Greg Roth / SMI
Apple Jam masterfully recreates the authentic sound of The Beatles while staying true to their own remarkable stage persona. Apple Jam has sold out shows at major venues in Seattle, and most recently headlined Beatle Week 2009 in Liverpool (300,000 attendees annually). Member musicians are: Rick Lovrovich (bass / lead vocals), Jon Bolton (drums / lead vocals), Mike Mattingly (guitar / vocals), Johnny Jones (keyboards) and Kurtis Dengler (guitar). Apple Jam was formed in 2005, in support of "(Just Like) Starting Over", a stage play based on John Lennon's final interview.
The group released an amazing record in August of last year titled "Off the Beatle Track." The LP was produced by Jakael Tristram (Hit Explosion, Black Cherry Crush) at Woodshed Studios. The album was recorded using similar production techniques and instruments that The Beatles used to to get their trademark sound in the early 60's. Apple Jam, along with Tristram, were highly successful in meeting their objective of replicating the authentic early Beatles sound and thus produced a record that will delight Beatles and music fans alike for years to come.
Seattle Music Insider will be covering the the Apple Jam show next week at Woodshed Studios for more details on the band and the show please go here.
SMI Radio sat down and spoke to members of one of the best Beatles tribute bands in the land. The show includes interviews with drummer / lead vocalist, Jon Bolton, bassist / lead vocalist, Rick Lovrovich, guitarist / vocalist Kurtis Dengler and the groups manager, Steve Roseta. The group discussed the recording process for their record, "Off The Beatle Track" and their upcoming show at the studio where the album was recorded. In addition, the show features cuts off of the group's album and a special live cut.
To see Apple Jam Photos taken at "The Triple Door" from Jerry and Lois Photography, Go Here You may also be interested in reading... The Beatles are virtually back..Local musicians share their thoughts (part 2 of 3) (w / video) The Beatles are virtually back..Local music fans share their thoughts (part 3 of 3) (w / video) John Lennon Examiner, Shelley Germeaux wrote this piece on the event as well: Seattle's Beatles tribute band Apple Jam sent to the Woodshed
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Comments
Great interview, Greg. We know the guys and it's obvious you did your homework before putting together the questions and comments you had. Great to see Apple Jam getting the exposure; they absolutely deserve it! Thanks for sharing!!!
Jerry and Lois
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