Relive the excitement of Beatlemania and the 1960’s as John, Paul, George and Ringo visit Cleveland for two of the wildest, out of control concerts in Beatles – and rock’n roll – history. Dave Schwensen, author of The Beatles In Cleveland: Memories, Facts & Photos About The Notorious 1964 & 1966 Concerts, presents a high-energy, magical history tour back to the days of Beatlemania and Cleveland Top 40 radio that will take fans behind the scenes and on stage with The Fab Four.

Included in the one hour program is an opening film with never before published photos of The Beatles and comments from John Lennon, (1964), and Paul McCartney, (1966), about police stopping their performances and Cleveland – now home to The Rock’n Roll Hall of Fame – banning all rock’n roll shows. The program’s grand finale is a rare film of the Beatles’ riotous 1966 concert at Cleveland Municipal Stadium.

Promotional video, photos and information at www.BeatlemaniaOnTheNorthCoast.com

WHERE: Drinko Recital Hall, Music & Communications Building, 2100 Euclid Ave, Cleveland 44115

WHEN: Thursday, September 9, 2010

TIME:  11:00 AM

DETAILS: Open to the public / FREE admission

PROGRAM INCLUDES:

* Opening film sets the stage for Beatlemania in the U.S. with Ed Sullivan, A Hard Day’s Night and news reports about the riotous Cleveland concerts. Includes live performance clips and comments from John Lennon (1964) and Paul McCartney (1966)

* Before and after program display of never before published photos of The Beatles, newspaper articles and memorabilia. A Mini Beatles Museum! Will be available for viewing at 10:30 am and again following the program.

* The author’s entertaining "story behind the story" about The Beatles visits to Cleveland and the 1960’s.

* Did we mention entertaining? Dave Schwensen is the comedy coach for The Improv Comedy Club and author of How To Be A Working Comic and Comedy FAQs And Answers. Expect a few laughs in his tales about The Fab Four!

* Facts, insights and fun about The Beatles, 1960’s and pop culture.

* Grand Finale – a rare 15 minute concert film of The Beatles performing at Cleveland Stadium. And believe us when we say "rare" – Dave has the only copy of this film!

* Books for signing and Cleveland concert t-shirts available for purchase following the program.

* Presented by the Cleveland State University Department of Music as part of the popular "Thursday Series" and is open to the public.

Quick Facts About The Beatles In Cleveland:

Foreword by BILL HARRY: An art college classmate of John Lennon and Stuart Sutcliffe, (orignal bass player for The Beatles), in Liverpool, Harry was a member of the group’s inner circle from their earliest days together. He is founder and editor of the legendary Mersey Beat newspaper, which included regular contributions from Lennon and Paul McCartney.

Back Cover Endorsement by KEN MANSFIELD: As a young executive at Capitol Records in 1966, The Beatles were his clients during their final tour. Two years later he was hand-picked by The Beatles to be the first U.S. manager of Apple Records.

Amazon.com Best-Seller: The Beatles In Cleveland hit No.1 for Items Sold In Northern Ohio. The book also charted in the Top 40 on Amazon’s national best-seller lists for Biographies & Memoirs and Musicians & Composers.

Includes never-before published photos of The Beatles