Cavern News

All music aficionados know the name Martin Stephenson – and they also know his live performances are a must-see, exuberant tour-de-force. The 56-year-old ‘restless troubadour’ from Durham formed The Daintees in his teens with the deliberate intention of showcasing a

The Cavern headed for London last week to attend the prestigious Q Awards at the capital’s legendary Roundhouse. The annual awards, in association with Absolute Radio, celebrate the best of the last 12 months’ music scene, and we were there

Richard Batty has been a regular solo artist at the Cavern since 2009, and plays at the club on a Friday, Saturday and Sunday – often supporting the Cavern Club Beatles. A massive Fab Four fan, he is also a

Many of us will have seen John Lennon standing in Mathew Street, Eleanor Rigby waiting for lonely people in Liverpool’s Stanley Street or the Beatles walking along the city’s waterfront as they look out along the Mersey and towards world

They are widely regarded as one of the most influential British bands of the 20th century, and their music continues to inspire and entertain a new generation of musicians and fans. And now there’s a chance to hear some of

  Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts graduate Paul was only 16 when he had a regular Cavern slot with his first band. He’s appeared on Stars in Their Eyes and X Factor, and has played John Lennon in a number

He’s played with Paul McCartney in Wings, worked with George Martin, appeared on numerous movie soundtracks including a James Bond theme song, and composed music for TV and films. Now Beatleweek alumnus Laurence Juber – or LJ as he is

Jon Keats has a 30-year association with the Cavern, and is now one of the club’s directors. He is a stalwart of International Beatleweek, playing John Lennon in the band Instant Karma at previous events, and was one of the

There’s a Paul McCartney theme emerging this Autumn at the Cavern. Macca’s ‘Wings’ man Laurence Juber is set to play a special acoustic set at the club next month. And then in November, there is a musical tribute to Macca

That was the week that was – and what a week it turned out to be. From the Weekend Warm Up at the Cavern on the opening day, to final The Big Three Show featuring The Beatles v The Stones

Beatles fans and Beatles bands are heading for Liverpool from across the world over the next few days to take part in International Beatleweek 2017. The city will be alive with the sound of the Fab Four – music which

Queen of Motown Martha Reeves is heading for the Cavern in August as part of a UK tour with her Vandellas. Reeves’ distinctive and powerful vocals formed a soundtrack to the 60s, and she enjoyed a string of hits including

It was a sunny day on July 6 1957 when the Quarrymen played at Woolton Church Fete for the first time. And the sunshine shone again – albeit with the threat of a few drops of teatime rain – when

Julia Baird, John Lennon's Sister, looks back on the day John met Paul ahead of our 60th Anniversary Celebration. Julia Baird was 10 in July 1957, and her younger sister Jackie was seven, when they were taken to St Peter’s

COLIN HANTON OF THE QUARRYMEN LOOKS BACK ON HIS TIME WITH JOHN AND PAUL AHEAD OF OUR LENNON/MCCARTNEY 60TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS. How did the Quarrymen come to play St Peter’s Church fete? "It was a leap of faith by the vicar