Back To The Beatles

Meet Tom Hartman, whose band the Aerovons was called the "American Beatles." Tom spent time recording an album at Abbey Road studios (then EMI). when the Beatles were there recording at the same time. He joins Cha-chi and David to tell his Beatles story.

Cha-Chi and Prof. Gallant talk with David Stark, author of IT’S ALL TOO MUCH,  a "unique memoir about growing up in north London during the 1960s as a dedicated Beatles fan David was lucky enough to meet his musical heroes on various memorable occasions. From gate-crashing the Yellow Submarine film. premiere in 1968 (aged just fifteen) and ending up sitting directly behind the group, to meeting all of them individually in some extraordinary circumstances, David has some highly entertaining stories about his many Beatles encounters which have never been told before.More on the book at www.itsalltoomuch.netGet your own podcast! Connect with us at www.pod617.com/contact

Johnny A is beloved by many fans all over the world. He's a guitar player's guitar player. He's respected by so many musicians.  He's performed with countless talents  as a performer and a band leader. Cha-Chi and David hear his marvelous story.

Aidan Prewett is the author of several books, the newest called To Know John Lennon. He won the Victorian college of the arts best achievement in direction amongst other awards and honors.Get the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Know-John-Lennon-Intimate-Colleagues/dp/1895131553

Cha-Chi and David talk with music journalist Mark Brickley, author of Postcards From Liverpool, and Paul Ferrante, who penned 30 Minutes in Memphis: a Beatles Story.Listen to Cha-Chi's Breakfast with The Beatles every Saturday morning 6am-8am on the WUMB Radio Network 91.9FM Boston and Sunday mornings 10am til noon on Seacoast Oldies 92.1FM/97.1FM in NH & Maine. More info: https://www.facebook.com/BreakfastWithTheBeatlesChaChi/Produce your own podcast! Visit www.pod617.com

Cha-Chi and David chat with Chip Madinger, author of "LENNONOLOGY | Strange Days Indeed - A Scrapbook Of Madness."Get the book at:  https://www.amazon.com/LENNONOLOGY-Strange-Days-Indeed-Scrapbook/dp/1631101749Listen to Cha-Chi's Breakfast with The Beatles every Saturday morning 6am-8am on the WUMB Radio Network 91.9FM Boston and Sunday mornings 10am til noon on Seacoast Oldies 92.1FM/97.1FM in NH & Maine. More info: https://www.facebook.com/BreakfastWithTheBeatlesChaChi/Produce your own podcast! Visit www.pod617.com

David and Cha-Chi land an interview with London-born Ivor Davis, who first came to America in the early 1960s and as a correspondent had occasion  to hang out, travel with and get to know the Beatles.He is the author of "The Beatles. and Me On Tour."Buy the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Beatles-Me-Tour-Ivor-Davis/dp/0990371077Listen to Cha-Chi's Breakfast with The Beatles every Saturday morning 6am-8am on the WUMB Radio Network 91.9FM Boston and Sunday mornings 10am til noon on Seacoast Oldies 92.1FM/97.1FM in NH & Maine. More info: https://www.facebook.com/BreakfastWithTheBeatlesChaChi/Produce your own podcast! Visit www.pod617.com

Cha-Chi and David chat with filmmaker Paul Saltzman about his latest project, "The Beatles in India."Find more at https://thebeatlesinindia.com/

Cha-Chi and David are joined by special guest Stephanie LoPrete to interview legendary Beatles hairdresser Leslie Cavendish, author of "The Cutting Edge." To buy the book: https://www.amazon.com/Cutting-Edge-Beatles-Hairdresser-Defined/dp/1846884314#:~:text=The%20Cutting%20Edge%3A%20The%20Story,9781846884313%3A%20Amazon.com%3A%20Books

Cha-Chi and David get back to the business of the Beatles with a fascinating talk with superfan and Emmy-Award-winning TV exec Debbie Gendler, who was in the audience when the Beatles made their national US television debut on the Ed Sullivan Show. More from Debbie:  http://www.debbiegendler.com/

Cha-Chi and David are joined by actress and activist De Dee Benrey, who appeared in "The Warriors" and spent time with Paul McCartney’s departed wife Linda. The discussion centers around Linda lore through the Beatles years — and why her ideals remain with Paul today.Find De Dee on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_OTEy5jnUF-yoNIKO5Z7oWjT3tt7OLwaLIzzieTheWarrior@gmail.comOn Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001187484429Paul and Linda on the Simpsons (from 1995): https://youtu.be/UrGvlkRysEU?t=112A Higher Taste Gourmet Vegetarian Cookbook: https://www.amazon.com/Higher-Taste-Gourmet-Vegetarian-Karma-Free/dp/1845990471Cha-Chi will be hosting RAIN, a tribute to the Beatles, March 10 at Worcester’s Hanover Theater. In celebration of the anniversary of “Abbey Road,” RAIN will bring the greatest hits of this epic recording to life.Tickets: https://www.raintribute.com/rain/tickets.htmlCha-Chi’s Breakfast With The Beatles Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/BreakfastWithTheBeat

David and Cha-Chi talk with Alice Byrne, author of the Suffolk University play “Here Comes The Moon,” a tribute to George Harrison, and Liam Grimaldi, who plays the leading role. It’s this Friday @5PM at Suffolk’s Sullivan Theater. More info:https://www.facebook.com/events/536203363910123/Upcoming Event:Here, There and Everywhere | The Beatles in the USA!An event starring Cha-Chi Loprete, Beatles historian & radio host of “Breakfast With The Beatles” and acclaimed Beatles Film Archivist Erik Taros!Cha-Chi and Erik will take you back to that moment in time with an all new show featuring rare and never before seen Beatle films from that historic weekend as well as highlights and stories of their 1964 tour and beyond! The evening will also include an in-depth look at The Beatles performance at Suffolk Downs, an interesting peek behind Yellow Submarine and many other Beatle surprises!Contact: 7816464849Email: box.office@regenttheatre.comFor tickets: https://calendar.artsboston.org/event/here-there-and-everywh

Cha-Chi and David are joined by Patti Gallo Stenman the author of "Diary Of A Beatlemaniac" and  Candi Leonard, author of "Beatleness."

Legendary Boston Globe sports scribe and Beatles nut Dan Shaughnessy joins Cha-Chi and David to talk Beates lyrics; his rememberances of the Fab Four and the poignant moment when his ailing daughter sought solace in the boys from Liverpool.

Cha-chi and Prof. David Gallant are joined by Prof. Steve Minichello to chat with Beatles historian Kenneth Womack.  Womack is a world-renowned authority on the Beatles and author of a  biography devoted to famed Beatles producer Sir George Martin.

Cha-Chi and David recall the Beatles' legendary concert at Suffolk Downs -- as told by witnesses to the show.

Terry Crain, author of "NEMS and the Business of Selling Beatles Merchandise in the U.S.," joins the show to talk about the vast and fascinating world of Fab 4 memorabilia.

Cha-Chi and David are joined by Worcester State University Professor Stephen Minichiello (who teaches a class on the Beatles) for a conversation with 'Diary of a Beatlemaniac' author Patricia Gallo-Stenman.

Cha-chi and David chat with Jude Southerland Kessler, author of series of historical narrative biographies about John Lennon. Please share and subscribe!

Cha-chi and David celebrate George Harrison's birthday by chatting with Candy Leonard, author of "Beatleness" and Robert Murray, who portrays George in the acclaimed Beatles tribute band Studio Two. Also the boys play along as "The Match Game" salutes Paul McCartney.