Ringo Starr performs a special show and allocates money for fire actions in Los Angeles

Contry’s concert “Ringo and Friends at the Ryman” brings back the singer’s discography and features artists such as Jack White and Sheryl Crow

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music icon, Ringo Starr will join White Jack, Sheryl Crow, Billy Strings and other artists to celebrate their catalog – with a country twist – in a special performance. Part of the proceeds will go to wildfire relief efforts in California.

The show Ringo and friends at the Ryman will be recorded on January 14 and 15 at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville and will be screened in the coming months. The firstBeatles They will also be joined by Rodney Crowell, Mickey Guyton, Emmylou Harris, Sarah Jarosz, Jamey Johnson, Brenda Lee, Larkin Poe, Molly Tuttle and War and Treaty.

“I’m excited to hear my songs done in a country style and to play with this incredible group of musicians. It will be two nights of peace, love and music,” the artist said in a statement.

Ringo Starr’s campaign

Ringo Starr recently released the country album Look forproduced by T Bone Burnett. “There is not a single person in the world who has generated more goodwill than Ringo Starr“, said the producer. He underlined the deep connection between Starr with country music, noting that many of the drummer’s vocal turns with the Beatles “were country songs”.

“Matchbox”, “Darling, don’t do it”, “Act naturally”, “What’s going on?”, “Don’t pass me by” – and even “The Octopus Garden” It’s a country song. We don’t know which country, but it’s still a country song.”

The show will feature Starr performing songs from her new album alongside some of her classic songs Beatles and solo hits, included “Boys”, “Act naturally”, “Yellow Submarine”, “Don’t pass me by” AND “It’s not easy”all reinvented by Ringo and company.

Proceeds from the launch of a planned presentation of “With a little help from my friends” of the show will benefit the American Red Cross’ California wildfire relief efforts. The special will also air on Fundamental+ in the United States; an exact date has not yet been determined.

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Source: Terra

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