Beatles Vs Stones Concert To Feature Avon High Musicians

AVON, OH — The Avon High School String Quartet will take part in the traveling Beatles vs Rolling Stones concert when it visits Elyria. The high school band will join musicians on stage to lend local talent to the British Invasion homage.

The show features professional musicians playing songs from the Rolling Stones and the Beatles in a competition for musical dominance. The string quartet will perform seven songs with the bands.

During the September 17 concert at the Stocker Arts Center, costumed tribute bands will perform the greatest hits of both bands as the Stones and Beatles "face-off." The show features unique multimedia, vintage instruments and period costumes.

Avon High students Olivia Eldridge, Sarah Talmage, Sam Golik and Michael Wilson will join the bands for performances of "Eleanor Rigby," "Yesterday," "A Day in the Life," "Hello Goodbye," "Hey Jude," "As Tears Go By," and "Ruby Tuesday."

Golik and Eldridge are both major Beatles fans.

“Oh I know a lot of Beatles songs, I enjoy them. My favorite is probably "Eleanor Rigby" or "Blackbird,” said Sam.

“Oh yeah! My favorite song is definitely "Yesterday." I am excited to get to play it,” said Olivia.

Tickets are $30 - $50 and may be purchased by phone at (440) 366-4040, in person at the Stocker Box Office or online at www.stockerartscenter.com. The Stocker Arts Center is located at 1005 N. Abbe Road, Elyria, OH 44054. The show is appropriate for all ages.