About Lennon.Live

A Celebration

Lennon.Live is a celebration of the music of John Lennon that showcases songs from all phases of his illustrious career. With great attention to detail in song arrangements, instrumentation and costumes, the seven splendid Lennon.Live musicians take audiences on a “magical mystery tour” that tracks Lennon’s musical life in the “Fab Four” through to his emergence as a cultural icon promoting peace and love. 

 

The History 

Hear John Lennon’s soundtrack from his days of “Live Peace” with the Plastic Ono Band, to his years in New York City with The Elephant's Memory Band. Continue the experience with his so-called "Lost Weekend" era, and relive the time Lennon spent at The Dakota when revitalized his musical career with the Double Fantasy project.

     

The Show

Witness the musical legacy of John Lennon come alive in two memorable Acts featuring vintage costumes and period-correct instruments played by seven, award-winning musicians!

 

Show Features:

  • Appeals to audiences of all ages  
  • Ideal for theatre, festival & fundraising events  
  • Period-correct instruments, gear and costume changes  
  • Memorable music from all phases of John Lennon's career  
  • Showcases superb musicians all playing live, with no backing tracks  
  • Professional, polished, approachable & personable performers  
  • Opportunities for audience interaction and participation!

Band Bio's

Andrew McCarthy on drums. Photography: Keith Bernard

Andrew McCarthy

Drums

Andrew McCarthy was born in St. John’s Newfoundland and has been an active member of the diverse Canadian music scene for the past decade as a drummer, percussionist, composer, and educator.

In 2014, Andrew received the Side Musician of the Year award from MusicNL and won the 2019 ECMA for Jazz Recording of the year with Ouroboros on the album “Kitchuses.” In 2020, Andrew released his first, stellar album as a composer for small jazz ensemble titled, Day Late, Dollar Short.

Andrew also is a fantastic educator who and is in constant demand for lessons - live or socially-distanced - as well as studio recording.

Eric Wong

Saxophone

Eric Wong is a Canadian, Juno Award-winning, professional musician in Toronto focused on performing and teaching music. Starting at the age of 6, Eric began piano lessons, and quickly picked up the saxophone at age 10. Eric has performed in provincial and national classical competitions on both instruments, and has represented Saskatchewan at the National Music Festival Finals in 2016 in the Chamber Ensemble category.

After studying classical piano and saxophone for many years, discovering jazz music led Eric from his hometown in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, to Toronto in 2016, and has been playing and teaching professionally around the city ever since. He plays saxophone, piano, flute, and clarinet professionally, and is involved with many projects around the GTA.

Julien Bradley-Combs

Lead Guitar

Julien Bradley-Combs is an in-demand, Toronto-based guitarist and composer. He has his Bachelors degree in Music, with Honours, from Humber College where he was the recipient of the Yamaha Music Award and the Musicounts Award.

Julien is a must-see performer around Toronto and Southern Ontario, and plays a variety of musical genres. Indeed, Julien has regularly wowed audiences during several music festivals as well as at countless Toronto venues. 

Julien has performed with many acclaimed musicians, such as Christian McBride, Emilie-Claire Barlow, Ted Quinlan, Vaughan Meisner and Drew Jurecka.

Kim Manning playing keyboards

Kimberly Manning

Keyboards

Kim is a professional vocalist, keys player and songwriter. She performs regularly and offers individual piano and vocal instruction.

She also has built a unique music therapy and teaching practice in the Kitchener-Waterloo community.

She currently is a featured keyboard player and vocalist for the renowned bands Whose Cat is Dead and Zuffalo. Moreover, her excellent original music is definitely worth a listen!

John MacDonald

"JOHN LENNON"

As a seasoned member of The Beatle Band (formerly The FabFour, Canada) and performer with other acts such as the classic rock band, The Shakers, John has extensive experience playing to audiences across Canada and around the world. During his years as a secondary school educator, John has earned several honours including awards for creating the musicals "Everybody is a Somebody" and "The Tikbalang and Me" - both of which underscore the importance of mental health among the youth in contemporary society.

FUN FACTS

- Once played trombone for the Pope
- Favourite Food: Maple Syrup!

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