The music of “the quiet Beatle” George Harrison will be celebrated in a star-studded, one-night only event at Los Angeles’ El Rey Theatre on Sept. 28th. George Fest: A Night To Celebrate The Music Of George Harrison will pay tribute to Harrison’s acclaimed solo works with a lineup of performers that is nothing short of amazing.
Artists to pay tribute to George include Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson, Heart’s Ann Wilson, Norah Jones, The Killers’ Brandon Flowers and Mark Stoermer, Flaming Lips’ Wayne Coyne and Steven Drozd, Spoon’s Britt Daniel and the highly in-demand, Weird Al Yankovic, among others.
The night will also feature a performance from Harrison’s son Dhani, and even more surprise guests throughout the night, event organizers promise. Plus, 100 percent of the proceeds from the event will go towards the Sweet Relief foundation, which “provides financial assistance to all types of career musicians who are struggling to make ends meet while facing illness, disability, or age-related problems.”
The event takes places on the heels of the release of six newly remastered George Harrison solo albums and box set, The Apple Years 1968-1975 on Sept. 25th. The remastered works include Harrison’s solo releases Wonderwall Music, Electronic Sound, All Things Must Pass, Living In The Material World, Dark Horse and Extra Texture , plus unreleased songs and photos.
Tickets for George Fest go on sale Sept. 5th
