Good battle of the bands
by Link on 10/23/25Bridge View Center - OttumwaRating: 4 out of 5Entertaining show. Both bands played a lot of good music. All the musicians are talented and bring the vibe for their respective bands.

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Keswick Theatre
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About Beatles vs. Stones
Beatles vs. Stones on Tour
It’s the ultimate rock ‘n’ roll riddle. Who was the greatest band of the ‘60s: the lovable moptops from Liverpool or the bad boys from London? The Beatles vs. Stones live revue doesn’t purport to provide a definite answer, but it will present two equally convincing cases, as two tribute bands square off in a British Invasion battle royale. Playing the role of The Beatles is Abbey Road, who re-create the Fab Four’s most iconic looks - from the well-dressed lads seen on The Ed Sullivan Show to the psychedelic circus showmen in Sgt. Pepper uniforms - as they take you on a magical musical tour through one of rock’s most revered repertories. And representing the Stones side is tribute act Satisfaction (aka The International Rolling Stones Show), whose uncannily Jaggeresque frontman, Chris LeGrand, peacocks his way through the band’s myriad eras, up into the ‘80s. The two bands each perform three alternating sets, trading some cheeky trash talk along the way. But despite their legendary rivalry, The Beatles and Rolling Stones were actually good friends in real life, and in that spirit, this musical showdown comes to a peacefully rousing conclusion. The two groups join forces at the end for a joint jam, thereby answering the question, What would Lennon and McCartney sound like belting out the chorus to “Jumpin’ Jack Flash”?
Beatles vs. Stones Background
Though its members did make a small handful of TV appearances and recordings together, The Beatles and Rolling Stones never actually performed on the same concert bill before the Fab Four retired from the road in 1966. So in 2011, The Beatles vs. Stones tribute show was launched in Los Angeles to retroactively rectify that situation by bringing together the world’s premier Beatles and Rolling Stones tribute acts on one stage - Abbey Road and Satisfaction. Since then, the show has toured across America and around the world, while hosting residencies at Harrah’s casinos in Reno and Laughlin, Nevada.
Entertaining show. Both bands played a lot of good music. All the musicians are talented and bring the vibe for their respective bands.
This is the 2nd time my cousins and I have watched this show. We love it.
We are in our late 60s & saw this with our 34-year-old daughter and two grandsons ages 5 and 10. This show transcends generations — we all had a blast!
This was great fun! Singing those fun Beatles and Stones songs. Thanks!
What a great show. Mick J was out of this world! It is a real toss up between the two tribute bands. 2 hour show got many standing ovations! I would go again in a heartbeat!
Excellent show! I’m on a Beatles high now. The Stones were electric,excellent Mick portrayal. But irritated told not to video. Was not told ahead of time.No one records the whole show- we only do clips for our memories. Even so it’s been fine to record at other shows there. Would have liked to have bios on the bands.
It was a great show! Both bands are very talented ! I’m so glad we went!! It was entertaining for all! Everyone sang a long! The music brought back so many good memories!
We enjoyed the evening, but just about the time the 2 bands really seemed to get into their performance, it was over. I guess we thought this would be as incredible as RAIN-but sadly it wasn't...
I went and took my older sister, We enjoyed the show! I loved the shorter sets and swapping back and forth of the two bands. We especially enjoyed it when they all came out on the stage and did a medley of back and forth! The only downside was getting into there from the parking garage. With this age group, a set of stairs is not always accessible for all. We made it after a slow climb, and a rest here and there. We still would definitely go again!
For an idea that had tremendous potential, none was realized. Minimal stage setting, some descent guitar work and horrendous vocals.