Concert for George on March 22: Celebrating the Life & Music of George Harrison at The Palace Danbury

George Harrison would have been 75 years old this year. In celebration of this remarkable man’s legacy, The Palace Danbury is proud to present a one night screening of the film, CONCERT FOR GEORGE.

Originally released in 2003, the film has been remastered in 5.1 Stereo Surround Sound. This special theatrical cut includes the concert performance, plus interviews with the featured musicians, rehearsals and behind the scenes footage.

ABOUT THE CONCERT: On the 29th November 2002, one year to the day that George Harrison died, his closest friends gathered to celebrate his life in the only way they knew how – by playing his music. This amazing and historic event was filmed in Hi-Definition.

Held at London's Royal Albert Hall, the momentous evening featured George's songs, and music he loved, performed by a lineup that included Eric Clapton, Joe Brown, Dhani Harrison, Jools Holland, Jeff Lynne, Paul McCartney, Monty Python, Tom Petty, Billy Preston, Ravi and Anoushka Shankar, Ringo Starr and many more. All the musicians that George worked with over the years dedicated their time to learn the songs and perform them as a tribute to their dear friend.

Eric Clapton led the band with Jeff Lynne singing “I Want To Tell You”, “Inner Light” and “Give Me Love”. Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers gave a particularly resounding performance of “Taxman” as well as “I Need You”. Ringo Starr caught everyone with a tear in their eye with a rendition of “Photograph”, a composition he wrote with George, which seemed to sum up how everyone felt. Paul McCartney, fresh from his world tour, treated everyone to a little bit of Ukulele – one of George’s favorite instruments and joined Eric and band for “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” and “For You Blue”. Billy Preston had everyone out of their seats and singing along with “My Sweet Lord”. Joe Brown closed the evening with the old standard; “I’ll See You In My Dreams”, a loving and appropriate sentiment for one of the most loved men of our generation.

The film was directed by David Leland and produced by Ray Cooper, Olivia Harrison and Jon Kamen. Jeff Lynne, Harrison’s longtime friend and collaborator, produced the audio elements of the concert, while Clapton oversaw the entire proceedings as Musical Director

Concert For George will be shown for one night only at The Palace Danbury on Thursday, March 22 at 8:00pm. Tickets cost $15 and may be purchased online at www.thepalacedanbury.com, by phone at 203-794-9944, or at the box office starting one hour before showtime.