Listen to all the episodes below!
In this episode of Something Will Happen Melissa is joined by Steve Sizemore of the Steve Sizemore Group. The two discuss his upbringing with music, his history with the festival, and what he is planning to bring to Abbey Road on the River 2023!
Read MoreIn the latest episode of Something Will Happen, Melissa is joined by Alan Porter. Alan is a Beatles historian, author of the book Before They Were Beatles, and host of the podcast Before They Were Beatles. Alan also works as an advisor for the band Savage Young Beatles who will be making their Abbey Road on the River debut this May.
Read MoreIn this episode of Something Will Happen Melissa and Emily walk the listeners through the site of AROTR 2023. They discuss new stages, food and art vendors you won't want to miss, and new interactive additions to the festival! We are so excited for all we have planned, that we couldn't wait to give you a sneak peak!
Read MoreThis week on Something Will Happen Melissa is joined again by Emily. The two of them discuss the song Rocky Raccoon. They analyze the style and lyrics. They also bring up interesting stories about how the song was written and background information on the characters of the song. This episode is full of interesting critique and fun facts you can use on your friends when you hear the song!
Read MoreThis week on Something Will Happen, Melissa and Emily are together again to dive into a well known Beatles conspiracy. Emily shares her research into the “Paul is Dead” body-double theory.
Read MoreThis week Melissa is joined by Melanie and Patrick of School of Rock. They talk about the music programs they offer, their experiences at Abbey Road on the River, and watching the next generation of Beatle fans learn about the greatest band of all time.
Read MoreThis week on Something Will Happen, Melissa and Emily dive into another moment in Beatles history. Melissa tells the tale of Raymond Jones and how one persistent record shop customer shaped the future of music by requesting a record by some little band from Liverpool.
Read MoreThis week on Something Will Happen Melissa talks with all four members of The Wag! They talk of the band’s beginning, how they were influenced by the Beatles, and their favorite memories at Abbey Road on the River.
Read MoreThis week the roles are reversed and Melissa is sharing a story. Emily takes over hosting duties to listen to Melissa share a story in early Beatles history. Melissa tells us the tale of Mona Best, mother of original Beatles drummer, Pete Best. This often overlooked figure in Beatles history turns out to be a fascinating individual and is a story full of surprises!
Read MoreThis week on Something Will Happen Melissa talks with all four members of Rubber Soul: João Rodrigo, Mauricio Gomes, Gustavo Gazana, and Caio Bartola! They discuss how the band came to be, their own personal stories of becoming musicians, and their experience performing as a tribute band.
Read MoreMelissa is joined by Emily again for a Beatles history story. In honor of Black History Month, the two discuss the time the Beatles refused to play to a segregated audience and had a venue change their policy for the show.
Read MoreThis week Melissa is joined by her cousin, Willa. Together, they recount their experience traveling to Liverpool for Beatle Week this past August.
Read MoreThis week Melissa talks to Chris of longtime Abbey Road favorite, BritBeat. Together, they talk of how the band got started, memories of past Abbey Road festivals, and what they are planning to bring to the festival in May!
Read MoreFor our very first episode of season 2 of Something Will Happen Melissa sits down with Gary to discuss the exciting shows coming to Abbey Road on the River in 2023! The two producers share new bands and old favorites that will be performing. Although the year has just started, we have already been hard at work putting together the largest Beatles festival in North America. It’s time to get excited!
Read MoreIn this Bonus Episode of Something Will Happen Melissa talks to Tony Kishman of Live and Let Die: The Music of Paul McCartney. Together they discuss how Tony got into the gig of playing Paul McCartney professionally, some close calls of meeting the real Paul, and plans for the upcoming 2023 Abbey Road on the River festival.
Read MoreIn this Bonus Episode of Something Will Happen Melissa talks with Drew Harrison. For longtime Abbey Road on the River goers, Drew was formerly at the festival with the Sun Kings. He now performs a show titled The Spirit of Lennon and will be bringing it to Abbey Road in May, 2023.
Read MoreIt’s been a long and winding road, but AROTR 2022 has now come and gone. Years of anticipation, months of planning, and a few weeks of non stop work brought together our beloved festival once again!
Read MoreOn this bonus episode of Something Will Happen, Melissa and Gary turn the tables. We thought it was time to have a proper introduction of our podcast host and AROTR co-producer Melissa. Gary interviews Melissa for a change, so listeners can learn more about Melissa’s background and career. Melissa shares her story from where she started to how she got where she is today at AROTR.
Read MoreFor this special episode of Something Will Happen, Melissa is once again joined by producer Gary Jacob. Together they look back on the last 20 years of Abbey Road on the river. Gary tells us of the bands, the fans, and the music that has brought us all together.
Read MoreOn this special bonus episode of Something Will Happen Melissa talks to Derrick the Site Manager at Abbey Road on the River. Throughout their discussion, they talk about many of the work that happens behind the scenes to create the festival. They also touch on the timelessness of the Beatles and their hopes for the future of AROTR.
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