Online Events

The Beatles: Making the 60’s FAB!

Get ready to go back in time to a decade of change and the music group that made it happen. Baby Boomers were on the front lines and seated in front rows as John, Paul, George, and Ringo invaded North America – and it has never been the same since. We’ll return to the early 1960’s with a look back at the headlines, popular music and what it is called now, “pop culture.” Once the stage was set and the planets aligned, America discovered a new breed of teen idols on February 9, 1964, when The Beatles performed on “The Ed Sullivan Show.”

Through rare films, eyewitness accounts, personal experience (he was there!) we relive the impact of Beatlemania from both sides of the generation gap. Entertaining and humorous, (Dave a comedy coach for The Funny Bone Comedy Clubs) and informative, this program features a healthy dose of humor and audience interaction.

The Beatles At Shea Stadium

The pinnacle of the Beatles touring years (John Lennon said he “saw the top of the mountain” that night), Dave takes you behind the scenes and on stage for the group’s legendary August 15, 1965 performance at New York’s Shea Stadium. The first modern outdoor stadium rock concert in the media capital of the world, a capacity crowd of 55,600 watched John, Paul, George and Ringo sing, play, laugh and sweat on a hot August night in the media capital of the world.

The groundwork for this historic event started earlier than you might think (1962), so join us as we go back in time to the beginnings of Beatlemania and into the spotlight of Shea Stadium through insider stories, rare concert films and live recordings. Program includes making and restoring the television special and the “secret” recording session by the Beatles to enhance their live performance.

The Beatles In Cleveland

Relive the excitement of Beatlemania through eyewitness accounts and rare concert films as John, Paul, George and Ringo visit Cleveland for two of the wildest, out of control concerts in Beatles – and rock and roll – history. This presentation includes rare film of the 1964 performance at Public Auditorium and 1966 at Municipal Stadium – with fans rushing the stage and stopping both concerts.

So, grab a drink, a snack and your best Beatles buddies to enjoy this one hour look back at a FAB moment in time. And in case you didn’t notice above, this is a LIVE event – and will not be made available later On Demand. It also means we’re never exactly sure what’s going to happen… lol!

Online via Zoom

Dave’s programs are available as Zoom webinars and video conferences for schools, life long learners (55+ and seniors), libraries, organizations & clubs, and special events. No Zoom license or membership is needed. The only requirement is an email address to receive the link to watch the program. For more details, pricing and scheduling email dave@davelaughs.com.

Center For Interactive Learning and Collaboration (CILC)

Dave is a Pinnacle award winner and educator through CILC. For information about scheduling (including Dave’s comedy workshop and careers in entertainment programs) visit the CILC website and search “Author Dave Schwensen”.

Reviews

“We’ve gotten nothing but great feedback. Everybody seemed to have loved it. The presentation was polished and really well put together. Thank you again for a great show.” – Westlake Porter Public Library, Westlake, Ohio

“What I found most useful was how you weaved in the cultural dynamic. The Beatles themselves are representative of that change, and this is what I wanted my students to understand. Everyone loved the program. Two big thumbs up! We would definitely recommend it to others.” – Clark Fork High School, Clark Fork, Idaho

“This was music history coming to life! Our students learned something special, and saw the relevance of understanding something rather than merely being entertained by something.” – Cleveland State University

“Thank you, Dave!! The audience loved you and the program. I was just compiling all of the feedback to share with you. Below are some of the wonderful comments!”
* Loved it
* It was excellent; I sincerely enjoyed it!
* I enjoyed every second of the program.
* More zoom events like this one
* Great presentation and enjoyed the musical clips of video footage and historical perspective of the group. Especially appreciated that host emphasizes the Beatles were influenced by many styles of music that preceded them and blended it all into their own style that took America and Europe by storm at the right time in historical events.” – Parker Life, Highland Park, NJ

“I just wanted to let you know how much the residents enjoyed the program today. You did an excellent job of telling the story and keeping everyone engaged. I know it can be hard when you are not able to see and hear everyone, but you had them smiling and laughing and that is not an easy thing to do.” – BrightLife Innovations