This was The Beatles’ second performance at Blair Hall in Walton, Liverpool. It was also the first of three consecutive Sunday shows played by the group for Peak Promotions.
Peak Promotions ran jive events at four northern England venues: Blair Hall, Holyoake Hall in Wavertree, the David Lewis Club in Great George Place, and the Columba Hall in Widnes. The Beatles performed at each of the venues apart from Columba Hall.
The Beatles played at Blair Hall on five occasions. The other dates were 5 February, and 23, 29 and 30 July 1961.
Blair Hall was situated on the second floor of the Co-operative on Walton Road. The basement housed a furniture store and pharmacy, the ground floor sold groceries and soft furnishings, and the first floor was first floor was for Co-op offices and banking services.
The entrance to Blair Hall was at the side of the building on Christopher Street. The building was later demolished and a supermarket was built on the site.
Also on this day...
- 2014: Paul McCartney live: Sprint Center, Kansas City
- 2014: Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery, Woodinville
- 2014: Ron Howard to direct documentary about Beatles’ touring years
- 2013: Paul McCartney live: Miller Park, Milwaukee
- 2011: Paul McCartney live: Yankee Stadium, New York City
- 2011: Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: Jahrhunderthalle, Frankfurt
- 2006: Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville
- 1972: Wings live: Olympia Theatre, Paris
- 1969: Recording: Here Comes The Sun, Something
- 1968: Recording: Cry Baby Cry
- 1963: Radio: three episodes of Pop Go The Beatles
- 1962: The Beatles live: Plaza Ballroom, St Helens
- 1962: The Beatles live: Cavern Club, Liverpool (lunchtime)
- 1960: The Silver Beetles live: Grosvenor Ballroom, Wallasey
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