(MENAFN- PRLog) When the touring show Beatles vs. Stones – A Musical Showdown comes to the Five Flags Theater on January 21, the Dubuque Senior High School String Quartet will join the professional musicians on stage to lend some local talent to this homage to the British Invasion.
The show pits Rolling Stones tribute band Satisfaction against rival Brit boys Abbey Road in an all-out musical showdown for rock dominance. The string quartet will perform seven songs with the bands.
Here's the rundown:
The show: The two greatest rock 'n' roll bands of all time face off in Beatles vs. Stones - A Musical Showdown. Taking the side of the Fab Four is Abbey Road, one of the nation's top Beatles tribute bands. With brilliant musicianship and authentic costumes and gear, Abbey Road plays beloved songs spanning the Beatles' career. They engage in a "showdown" of the hits with Stones tribute band Satisfaction - The International Rolling Stones Show, who offer a faithful rendition of the music and style of Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and the bad boys of the British Invasion. The production includes multimedia, period costumes and vintage instruments. It has toured for years, with a critic for the Los Angeles Times at one point declaring: "this is the most unique tribute show in decades." The Dubuque show is part of a 125 city tour of the U.S., Canada and Australia.
The string quartet: DSHS senior Holli Farnum, juniors Olivia Young and Corinne Scheidecker and sophomore Cecelia Brown will join the bands for the songs "Eleanor Rigby," "Yesterday," "A Day in the Life," "Hello Goodbye," "Hey Jude," "As Tears Go By," and "Ruby Tuesday."
Quartet members belong to prestigious area ensembles including, the Dubuque Youth Symphony Orchestra, the Honor Orchestra Festival at the University of Iowa and the Iowa All-State Orchestra. Members have competed in Solo and Ensemble festivals, receiving division one ratings.
How the "Beatles" and "Stones" connection was started: The producers of Beatles vs. Stones approached DSHS Orchestra Director Andrew Geyssens looking for a talented ensemble that could hold their own with a rock band in front of an audience. The producers hired a string quartet from DSHS for a different show in 2016.
"Andrew's orchestras are consistently among the strongest in the region and we love to work with the talented young musicians who come through his program," said Beatles vs. Stones producer Tom Maher.
The quartet's Beatles or Stones fans: Olivia Young and Holli Farnum are the quartet's Beatles fans.
"I remember in middle school, we played 'Eleanor Rigby' and it was really fun. I'm excited to play it again in this show," Holli said.
"Oh yeah, I am a Beatles fan. I really like 'Hey Jude', and as a kid we always got excited for 'Yellow Submarine,'" said Olivia.
The details: Two of the greatest bands of all time face off in a high-energy, adrenaline-pumping musical showdown. The Fab Four, represented by tribute band Abbey Road, will engage in a barrage of hits against premier Rolling Stones tribute band Satisfaction. Beatles vs. Stones – A Musical Showdown comes to the Five Flags Theater on January 21 at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $35 -$65 and may be purchased by phone at 1-800-745-3000, the Theatre Box Office. or online at www.ticketmaster.com. The Five Flags Theater is located at 405 Main St, Dubuque, IA 52001. The show is appropriate for all ages.
And here is some additional information about the Dubuque Senior High School String Quartet:
Olivia Young, 16, began playing violin seven years ago after deciding to follow in the footsteps of her cousin, who is a cellist.
Olivia has been a member of the Dubuque Youth Symphony Orchestra for three years. She has competed at Solo and Ensemble festivals, receiving division ratings.
"I really enjoy orchestra because it allows me to meet a lot of new people. It's something I am really passionate about and I want to keep doing it for the rest of my life."
The junior plans to major in Music Education in college and become a high school orchestra director.
Holli Farnum, 18, has been playing violin for eight years.
Holli has participated in the Honor Orchestra Festival at the University of Iowa. She also competed at Solo and Ensemble festivals with Dubuque High School.
"It was love at first sight when I picked up the violin. I love the genre of music I get to play and the sounds we make as a full orchestra."
The senior plans to attend college to major in Graphic Design, while continuing to be involved in music through orchestras and choirs.
Corinne Scheidecker, 17, has been playing viola for seven years.
She has been a member of the Dubuque Youth Symphony Orchestra for six years. Corinne has competed in Solo and Ensemble competitions for two years.
Corrine is a member of her school's tennis team and enjoys writing and reading in her spare time.
"I really like being able to play music and be a part of something with multiple parts put together."
The junior plans to attend college upon high school graduation.
Cecelia Brown, 16, has been playing cello for six years after deciding it was her favorite at her elementary school's auditions.
She has been a member of the Dubuque Youth Symphony Orchestra for four years. She also participates in Iowa's All-State orchestra. Cecelia has competed in Solo and Ensemble festivals, receiving division one ratings.
"I like being able to listen to the other instruments in the orchestra and being a part of a whole thing."
The sophomore plans to continue playing cello upon high school graduation.
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