Tag Archives: The Rutles

Taking the Continental approach to live entertainment – in conversation with Rob Talbot

Posted on January 16, 2020 by

Rob Talbot reached his 10th anniversary as events organiser at The Continental in Preston, Lancashire, in 2019, and clearly still retains his initial passion for that role, long after a second career switch. “I was working as a teacher, thoroughly … Continue reading →

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The Rutles – The Continental, Preston

Posted on June 1, 2019 by

At the risk of patronising several accomplished acts, there have been some quality Beatles copyists treading the boards or taking to the studio to emulate the Fab Four over the past five decades, and I’ve a lot of respect for … Continue reading →

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Following in the Fab Four’s footsteps – The Bootleg Beatles feature

Posted on December 7, 2017 by

Granted, it’s not necessarily the best way to start a conversation, telling an interviewee who plays in a tribute band that I’ve always felt there are so many great groups out there that it’s pointless featuring such acts. But while … Continue reading →

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