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Songbirds presents local all-star tribute to John Lennon

Ryan Oyer is heading up an all-star band of local musicians for a birthday tribute concert to the late John Lennon.
Ryan Oyer is heading up an all-star band of local musicians for a birthday tribute concert to the late John Lennon. Ryan Oyer is heading up an all-star band of local musicians for a birthday tribute concert to the late John Lennon.

By Barry Courter 2 min read

If you go

› What: John Lennon Birthday Celebration Concert Featuring Ryan Oyer and All-Star Band› When: 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7› Where: Songbirds Guitar Museum, 35 Station St.› Admission: $15› For more information: 423-531-2473

Ryan Oyer was bitten by the Beatles bug early in life.

“I’m a huge Beatles fan. I remember watching ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ when I was 5. I thought John [Lennon] was hilarious and cool.”

Oyer says he has always added a few Fab Four covers in his own sets, so when Songbirds Guitar Museum talent buyer Mike Dougher asked if he wanted to do a Lennon tribute show around the late star’s birthday on Oct. 9, Oyer jumped at the chance.

He will present the “John Lennon Birthday Concert Featuring Ryan Oyer and an All-Star Band” on Saturday, Oct. 7. He will be joined by fellow local musicians Dan Pinson on bass, Mike Salter on drums, Eric Parham on keyboards, Matt Shigekawa on guitar and Conrad Hyde on cello. Most of the guys will help with vocals as well.