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Paul McCartney Gives Surprise Performance at Apollo Theater Fundraiser

08/13/2012 at 12:00 pm

MJ Kim/NastyLittleMan.comPaul McCartney was a surprise performer at multimillionaire businessman Ronald Perelman's third annual fundraiser for New York City's famed Apollo Theater, held Saturday at the mogul's estate in East Hampton, New York.  BusinessWeek.com reports that the Beatles legend joined The Isley Brothers during the bash for a version of the memorable tune "Twist and Shout," which was a hit for both the soul group and the Fab Four. read more ≫


Historic New York Venue to Reopen Next Month with Bob Dylan Concert

08/13/2012 at 9:00 am

Columbia RecordsBob Dylan will help celebrate the reopening of the Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, New York, by playing the first concert at the historic venue since it was converted into a catering hall back in 1997.  The gig, which was just added to Dylan's late-summer itinerary, is scheduled for September 4.  The Capitol Theatre originally opened in 1926, and over the years, it's hosted performances by such stars as Janis Joplin, Pink Floyd and The Grateful Dead. read more ≫


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