Full COVID Protocols and socially distanced seating in place at the Mountain Arts Center
PRESTONSBURG, KY (10/12/20) The debate between the Beatles and the Rolling Stones has been going on ever since they first crossed paths on the charts 55 years ago. The argument at the time, and one that still persists, was that the Beatles were a pop group and the Stones were a rock band: the boys next door vs. the bad boys of rock. So who’s better? These two legendary bands will engage in an on-stage, throw down – a musical ‘showdown’ if you will – on Thursday, October 15 at 7:30 pm at the Mountain Arts Center courtesy of tribute bands Abbey Road and Satisfaction – The International Rolling Stones Show.
The Mountain Arts Center has full COVID protocols and socially distanced seating in place. All patrons are required to wear masks. Additional protocols are listed below.
Taking the side of the Fab Four is Abbey Road, one of the county’s top Beatles tribute bands. With brilliant musicianship and authentic costumes and gear, Abbey Road plays beloved songs spanning the Beatles’ career. They face off against renowned Stones tribute band Satisfaction – The International Rolling Stones Show, who offer a faithful rendition of the music and style of Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and the bad boys of the British Invasion.
Where did the idea for the show come from?
“Music fans never had a chance to see the Beatles and the Rolling Stones perform on the same marquee,” said Chris Legrand, who plays “Mick Jagger” in the show.
“Now, music aficionados can watch this debate play out on stage.”
The Prestonsburg show is part of a 125 stop tour of the U.S., Australia and Canada and has been touring since 2011.The show also performs long term residencies for a number of the Harrah’s Casino properties. The production includes some of the more popular songs from the two rock pioneers and covers the scope of their musical careers, although the set list for Satisfaction usually includes Rolling Stones songs up to the 1980s.
“They certainly have more pop songs but we’re a really great live show. The fans are in for an incredible night of music!” says LeGrand.
During the two-hour show, the bands perform three sets each, trading places in quick set changes and ending the night with an all-out encore involving both bands. The band members have their outfits custom-made, since avid fans know exactly what the Beatles and Stones wore onstage during different time periods in their careers. There’s a lot of good-natured jabbing between the bands as well.
“Without Beatlemania, the Stones might still be a cover band in London,” said Chris Overall, who plays “Paul”.
“There’s no question that the Beatles set the standard.”
The audience naturally enjoys top shelf tributes to two legendary bands in the same evening. Like The Idaho Statesman said: “If you see only one tribute show, see this one…smart and loads of fun.”
“It’s just a fun time and a cool back-and-forth nonstop show,” Overall said.
“We’re going to bring it all. It’s going to be an evening of high-energy music,” said LeGrand.
Calendar: The two greatest rock ‘n’ roll bands of all time face off as the Mountain Arts Center hosts tributes to the Beatles and the Rolling Stones. Renowned tribute bands Abbey Road and Satisfaction – The International Rolling Stones Show engage in a musical showdown of the hits.
Beatles vs. Stones – A Musical Showdown comes to the Mountain Arts Center on Thursday, October 15 at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $25 – $45 and may be purchased by phone at (606) 886-2623, at the Theatre Box Office or online at www.macarts.com. Discounts are available for students, seniors, active military and groups. The Box Office is open Monday – Friday from 10 am – 6 pm and one hour before shows. The show is appropriate for all ages. The Mountain Arts Center has full COVID protocols and socially distanced seating in place. Masks are highly recommended. The Mountain Arts Center is located at 50 Hal Rogers Drive, Prestonsburg, KY 41653.
And here is some information about the Mountain Arts Center’s COVID Protocols:
- All employees are required to wear masks.
- All patrons that enter the building are required to wear masks.
- We do temperature checks on every employee and patron.
- We have hand sanitizer stations in the lobby, at the Box office, each corridor leading into the theater on both sides, and inside the theater.
- In each restroom, every other sink has been blocked off.
- In the men’s room, every other urinal is blocked off.
- The two smaller restrooms in side hallway are not in use.
- After each event or meeting, the designated part of the building that was in use is sanitized with a sprayer using Covid-19 approved cleaning supplies.
- We have all the correct signage that has been approved by the Floyd County Health Department in regards to masks, hand washing, and forbidding gatherings in the lobby.
- Our theater is limited to 50% capacity.
- We are limiting each of our meeting rooms to 50% capacity.
