The Apple Core

Rank #107 Washington, DC Rock / Pop Rock / Psychedelic

About

Members: Mike Dutton (bass) Mark Owens (gtr/voc) Eric Schlam (gtr/keys/voc) Andrew Ratliff (voc/perc) Mark Lindamood (drums/voc)

Sounds Like: The Beatles

Label: unsigned

Bio: Formed during the Summer of 2009, The Apple Core came together with a focus on recreating the music of The Beatles. You'll find no costumes, wigs or other theatrics; it's the music that matters. Using period correct instruments - such as a vintage '60s Ludwig drum kit, a Höfner 500/1 Violin Bass,... See Full Bio

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Moving west to a new room! Velocity Five in Sterling on Saturday 4/27. No Cover and we start at 9:00 PM. Come on out!

Press

“Yes, D.C. has an extremely competent Beatles cover band whose set list runs the gamut of the British group’s full recording career. The Apple Core feature vocals that closely mirror the originals. And their rhythm section really has their act together. The drums and bass can swing, and the guitars have the twang and amp sound you’d expect. I’ve heard a lot of Beatles cover bands and this one ranks very high.”

— Glenn Fink, The D.C. Listener (blog)

“The BEST Beatles tribute band I've heard!!!”

— Bill Langhorst - fan, Facebook

“The best Beatles night out you'll ever have!”

— Public House No.7 - an English Pub in Falls Church, VA, promotional quote

“Apple Core made their 1st AROTR appearance in DC this year (2010) and were quickly adopted by you, the fans. Pitch perfect and meticulous, Apple Core can cover the full career of The Beatles”

— Gary Jacob, promoter and founder of AROTR, Abbey Road On The River website

“Lots of bands do A Beatles song or two or three, but these guys do THE song -- THE arrangement -- THE sound -- THE harmonies -- scary.”

— K. Forder, fan

“You guys are seriously tight!”

— Danny Leavitt, "George" from American English (Beatles tribute), Chicago, IL, quote

“I caught part of their set on the pier Sunday night. The band dresses sharp and looked great under the lights against the backdrop of the Potomac and the city lights beyond – and they sounded fine too... Apple Core has a tight, cohesive sound – and you gotta love a Gent-wielding guitarist who doubles on keyboards.”

— Tim Harman aka "Proteus", The Gretsch Pages

“The Apple Core -- enviable vocals, BIG sound, MAJOR FUN band!”

— Olivia Anne Morris Fuchs, Facebook

“They were SOOOOOOOOOO good!!!! OMG we had so much fun. They were really really really really good!!!!”

— Adrianne Hamilton, lead vocalist w/ the Parklawn Ramblers & Longtooth, quote

“Apple Core is a great Beatles tribute band!”

— Vince Nettuno - fan and owner of Crossroads Guitars in Bailey's Crossroads, VA, quote

“Went to see the Apple Core at Paradiso's Restaurant on Saturday night... we had so much fun listening to this great band...”

— Diane Keating (fan and veteran AROTR attendee), Abbey Road On The River webpage "Guestbook"

“The Beatles Storm JVs! (again..) - My face hurt from smiling all night listening to all of you - took me back to the sixties again. Mike, you channeled McCartney to a tee - and all of you nailed it!! Can't wait to see you again!”

— Neil Hopper (fan), Apple Core Facebook Fan Page

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The Apple Core - "Taxman" - Paradiso - January 5, 2013

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Sat
Jun 8

Rock The Field! @ Firem…
Purcellville, VA, US | 5:15pm
Rock The Field! @ Fireman'...
Purcellville, VA, US
Sat Jun 08 5:15pm
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Sat
Jun 15

Harrington's Pub & Kitc…
Oxon Hill, MD, US | 7:00pm
Harrington's Pub & Kitchen
Oxon Hill, MD, US
Sat Jun 15 7:00pm
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Sat
Jun 22

JV's
Falls Church, VA, US | 9:00pm
JV's
Falls Church, VA, US
Sat Jun 22 9:00pm
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We return to where it all began - JV's! Intimate show with pre-sale admission; details to be announced soon.
Thu
Jul 4

City of Falls Church 4t…
Falls Church, VA, US | 7:00pm
City of Falls Church 4th o...
Falls Church, VA, US
Thu Jul 04 7:00pm
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The Apple Core will play from 7:00 to 9:00 PM on the grounds of George Mason High School. Stay for the fireworks display that begins at 9:20 PM!
Sat
Jul 6

Harrington's Pub & Kitc…
Oxon Hill, MD, US | 7:00pm
Harrington's Pub & Kitchen
Oxon Hill, MD, US
Sat Jul 06 7:00pm
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Q: Hey guys, do you ever play I am the Walrus? Much love, you guys are awesome!

A: Hi and thanks for the question! Currently we do not play "I Am The Walrus". Although we're constantly trying new material during rehearsals - and have quite a few we're presently working on adding to the mix - some of the later studio period songs present huge challenges from an instrumental perspective. We'll see if we can't get around to giving that one a go. Goo-goo-ga-joob!

Asked by anonymous. Answered on Thu May 02 2013

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