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The Beatles song "Now And Then" cover art against a blue and green background. The Beatles return for one last song which will release on Nov. 2. (Graphic via Business Wire)

The Beatles return for one last song

By Eli Tecktiel, Lifestyle Writer | October 31, 2023

Against all odds, The Beatles have announced a new single. Releasing Nov. 2, the track “Now and Then” is being promoted as the band’s final offering. With members John Lennon and George Harrison having died in 1980 and 2001 respectively, it might...

Shane Landers as Paul McCartney, plays the bass Saturday at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St.

The Return brings Beatles music back to life

By Parker Otto | February 8, 2020

DeKALB — When the lights dimmed on the Egyptian Theatre stage, four Georgian musicians rushed on and became the iconic, Liverpudlian, mop-top Beatles.The Return, an American Beatles tribute band, performed Friday with a mix of the early hits and later...

Beatles tribute band coming to Egyptian Theatre

By Parker Otto | February 5, 2020

DeKALB — The end of The Beatles came in 1970 when Paul McCartney announced he was leaving the group, but 50 years later the music of The Beatles lives on and will be performed by The Return, an American Beatles tribute band. The show will be 7:30 p.m....

(right) Jack Malik, played by Himesh Patel, serenades Ellie, played by Lily James, in "Yesterday" with the titular song by The Beatles.

‘Yesterday’ reminds everyone why The Beatles are important

By Parker Otto | July 3, 2019

(right) Jack Malik, played by Himesh Patel, serenades Ellie, played by Lily James, in "Yesterday" with the titular song by The Beatles.

Blast From the Past: Across The Universe

By Parker Otto | May 21, 2019

Jukebox musicals are a hit or miss genre with some proving to be misses such as “Mamma Mia” or “Moulin Rouge!” and others being very entertaining including “Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again” and “The Blues Brothers.” “Across the Universe”...

Gary Wenstrup, adjunct professor, answers audience questions at the DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St.

Lecturer explores musical significance of Motown Studios

By Sophia Mullowney | February 3, 2019

Gary Wenstrup, adjunct professor, answers audience questions at the DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St.

Liverpool Legends bring Beatles’ spirit

By Sam Malone | November 6, 2017

For one night and one night only, Beatlemania returned to DeKalb as Beatles tribute band, the Liverpool Legends, performed at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St., Saturday.Taking audience members through the expansive discography of The Beatles, the...

Liverpool Legends to perform as the Beatles

By Sam Malone | November 2, 2017

After a “Hard Day’s Night” students can drive their cars down to catch Beatles tribute band, the Liverpool Legends, as they take the audience back to Beatlemania 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St.The fourth and final installment...

Gray skies playlist

By Sam Malone | April 6, 2017

1. “Purple Rain” by Prince2. “Let it Rain” by Eric Clapton3. “Set Fire to the Rain” by Adele4. “I Love a Rainy Night” by Eddie Rabbitt5. “It’s Raining Men” by The Weather Girls6. “Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head” by BJ Thomas7....

Raise temperature with three albums

By Carl Nadig | January 27, 2014

Fight the subzero temperatures by turning the sound up.If you’re looking for help staying warm over these next couple of days, you need sensational, cheerful and lighthearted albums.Here are three standout album suggestions for you to tap your foot,...