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I wonder if they’ll perform “Cold Turkey.” The Beatles - Get Back, famed director Peter Jackson’s three-part documentary on The Beatles rehearsing, recording, and performing back in 1969, kicks off on Disney+ on Thanksgiving Day.

Congratulations to Chicago-based singer-songwriter Steve Dawson on being invited to perform as part of U.K. Americana Music Week in London. Dawson, whose most recent solo effort, At The Bottom Of A Canyon In The Branches Of A Tree, racked up several positive reviews (including one here), will be performing at the festival on January 25 and 26. In addition to his solo efforts, Dawson is also a member of the Dolly Varden and Funeral Bonsai Wedding bands.

Sting’s new album The Bridge came out today. “Rushing Water,” the catchy and clever track I’ve been hearing on WXRT in Chicago suggests the artist is at the top of his game. WXRT air personality Ryan Arnold recently conducted an interesting interview via Zoom with Sting, and it can be viewed on the station’s website. Sting was in Las Vegas at the time of the Zoom interview for his My Songs residency at the Colosseum at Caesar’s Palace. His last 2021 shows will be this weekend in Greensboro, NC, but he has more dates scheduled for 2022.

A Cabinet Of Curious Characters - An Art Exhibit From Oddball Art Labs opened today and runs through November 28 at Side Street Studios in downtown Elgin.

As I mentioned here yesterday, The Hollies will bring their 60th Anniversary Tour to Chicago, IL; New York, NY; Beverly Hills, CA; Morristown, NJ and Washington, D.C. in 2022. It will be the band’s first U.S. gigs in 20 years. Chicago area Hollies fans will be doubly blessed, considering Graham Nash will be performing at SPACE in Evanston on March 25, and The Hollies will be at the Athenaeum Theatre on April 7.

Chicago-based indie rock band whitewolfsonicprincess promises to have “an album’s worth of new songs” to debut at its January 19 show at SPACE in Evanston. Prior to that, WWSP will hold its annual Toys For Tots benefit on December 10 at the La Principal Mexican Restaurant at 700 Main St. in Evanston. The six-hour event will feature 12 sets by local performers, including Gemini; Dark Room Men; Lady Stardust; The Rut; WWSP; and The Telepaths.

The 2022 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony will be streaming on HBOMAX tomorrow night November 20, In addition to The Go-Go’s, Tina Turner, Carole King, LL Cool J, Foo Fighters, Todd Rundgren, Jay-Z, Kraftwerk, Gil Scott-Heron, Randy Rhoads, Charley Patton, and Billy Preston being inducted, there will also be special appearances by Paul McCartney, Angela Baassett, Taylor Swift, Brandi Carlile, Christina Aguilera Dr. Dre, Jennifer Hudson, and other well-known musicians. 

As posted by Rhino Records on Instagram today, actor Jonah Hill has been chosen to portray Jerry Garcia in an upcoming film based on The Grateful Dead. Martin Scorsese will be directing. By the way, the Rhino online gift shop is a good place to find ideas for that rock and roll fan on your holiday gift list.

Congratulations to Tellin’ Tales Theatre on its 25th Anniversary. As stated on its website, Tellin’ Tales Theatre’s mission is “to shatter barriers between the disabled and non-disabled worlds through the transformative power of personal story.”

Musicians in cars getting nostalgic. The new documentary Brian Wilson - Long Promised Road - The Genius Behind The Beach Boys And The California Sound  is now available to view on various streaming sites. 

Durty Nellie’s in Palatine continues its ongoing Future Stars series on November 28, with a double bill of Collision and David’s House. The concert runs from 5:00 to 8:00 pm; admission is $5 online, $10 at the door. The venue is inviting music acts who are in senior year high school or younger to audition for a chance to perform on a professional stage before a live audience.

 

The Zombies will open their 2022 Life Is A Merry-Go-Round Tour with an April 1 date in Orlando, FL., and will be performing almost everyday that month. Surprisingly, they won’t be coming to Chicago, or anyplace else in the midwest.

Chicago area fans of cutting-edge English bands will have cause to drop by Beat Kitchen on December 17 when Primary performs music by The Cure and Still Il covers Morrissey and The Smiths. Beat Kitchen is located at Belmont. Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 at the door.

People looking for a guaranteed fun way to ring in 2022 should consider the Los Lobos shows at City Winery Chicago on December 30 and 31.

The Chicago Tardis, an annual convention that celebrates the many years Doctor Who has been around, will take place at in Westin Chicago Lombard on November 26 – 28. This year’s guests include Colin Baker; Sylvie Briggs; Lauren Cornelius; Frazer Hines; Neve McIntosh; and Clem So.