Beatles Fair Set List / Recording and more Part 1

The 17th edition of Beatles Fair took place on March 30 and 31st in San Diego and it was one for the record books. Special guest Pete Best thrilled the audience and other musicians on the bill with his wit, friendliness and talent.

On  Wednesday March 28 a special recording session took place at Iacon Sound Studios, from 3-5 p.m. for an upcoming edition of The Pyles Sessions on 91X-FM. Featuring Pete Best and Roag Best on drums, with The Falling Doves, Christopher Leyva (vocals, rhythm guitar), Mike Dorsey (lead guitar), D'Arcey Ciccone (bass), Greg Smith (backing vocals, drums instead of Roag on one song) plus Bart Mendoza (backing vocals,ambient guitar). Five songs were recorded.

True Stories: Bart Mendoza, David Fleminger, Danny Cress, Martin Martiarena, Alicia Previn, Billy Tisch

On Friday March 30, True Stories played a set prior to Pete Best's interview with George Varga of The San Diego Union Tribune, they were joined for an unscheduled song at the end by Ringer Star.

Handle with Care

Eleanor Rigby

Ticket To Ride

Every Night

I’ve Just Seen A Face

Let Me Roll It

Listen To What The Man Said

Jet 

+With A Little Help From My Friends (with Ringer Star)

The interview with George Varga was followed by a six song set from Pete Best and Roag Best with Falling Doves, featuring Leyva, Dorsey, Ciccone, Smith and Mendoza. For "Twist & Shout," the band was joined by Ron Silva (lead vocals), David Fleminger (guitar) and Sppike Mike Muellenberg (cowbell):

Slow Down
Money
Please Mr. Postman
I Saw Her Standing There
Twist & Shout

After the show, the venue was cleared and Ringer Star, Danny Cress, David Fleminger and Bart Mendoza held an informal rehearsal for the next days set, using the stage and backline. This became a bonus "show" for a few dozen lucky folks, ending well after midnight.

Pete Best, Bart Mendoza, Christopher Leyva / Leaving Iacon Sound Studios, March 28 2018