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The Beatles: A Rockumentary — March 1

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Crossings brings Justin Ploof and the Throwbacks to Zumbrota's State Theatre on Saturday, March 1 at 7:30 pm for "The Beatles, Part 1: A Rockumentary." Tickets are $22 in advance, $25 at the door, and can be purchased online or by calling 507-732-7616. Doors open at 6:30 pm.

Hear the music of The Beatles while enjoying news and film clips about the groups’ meteoric rise to become the biggest name in rock music history at “The Beatles: Part I,” a concert and “rockumentary” by Justin Ploof and the Throwbacks.

Unmatched and unsurpassed, The Beatles became the greatest rock band the world has ever seen.  From 1964 to 1966 the “Lads from Liverpool” would boast 27 songs in the Top 40, with 12 of those singles reaching the top of the Billboard Charts.  They would star in two feature films, all the while conquering the hearts and radios of teenagers the world over.  From the Cavern to Candlestick Park, witness the rise and evolution of The Beatles.

The Throwbacks have previously brought the music of Creedence Clearwater Revival and Bob Dylan to Zumbrota in their rockumentary format. The core group, Justin Ploof, Jason Ploof, and Dan Ploof have a multitude of professional music experience and have shared the stage with the likes of Soul Asylum, Bobby Vee, Joan Jett, and Jessie Lang. Their incredible attention to detail and quality of musicianship will wow audiences from the first chord. They work to emulate the songs the way the artists meant for them to be performed.

Justin Ploof & the Throwbacks

The State Theatre is located at 96 East 4th Street in Zumbrota. For more information call 507-732-5210.

Born on the Bayou — November 17

A tribute to one of the biggest bands in rock ’n roll history comes to Zumbrota's State Theatre on Saturday, November 17, at 7:30 pm, when Justin Ploof and the Throwbacks perform their Rockumentary Born on the Bayou: A Tribute to Creedence Clearwater Revival. Tickets are $22 in advance, $25 the day of the show and can be purchased by calling Crossings at (507) 732-7616.

Not only will audiences hear hits like “Fortunate Son,” “Bad Moon Rising,” and “Down on the Corner,” they will also be treated to a complete “blast from the past” show experience. Behind the music is a story, the makings for a rockumentary! Justin Ploof and The Throwbacks are the original authors of the rockumentary, which includes vintage footage and brief narration. The show starts with CCR’s formation and rise to fame, peaking in 1969-70, the troubles between brothers John and Tom Fogerty, and the decline and eventual demise of the band.

Slides of the band and historic footage of the Vietnam police action during anti-war songs add context to the music. The presentation also includes some little-known facts about the band.

The Throwbacks include Ploof, brother Jason Ploof and father Dan Ploof. They have performed other Rockumentaries, including “Dylan: Under the Covers,” and “Running Down a Dream: The Tom Petty Story.” They have shared the stage with the likes of Soul Asylum, Bobby Vee, Joan Jett, and Jessie Lang. Their incredible attention to detail and quality of musicianship will wow you from the first chord right on through to the rousing end. Guest musicians will help the Ploofs hit all the authentic notes so every song will leave audiences thinking they’ve traveled back to the ’60s.

CCR consisted of lead vocalist, lead guitarist, and primary songwriter John Fogerty, his brother and rhythm guitarist Tom Fogerty, bassist Stu Cook, and drummer Doug Clifford. While the band members originated from the San Francisco Bay Area, they played music that traveled from country rock to swamp rock, emphasizing Southern themes and styles.

The band has sold 26 million albums in the United States alone, and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1993. On Rolling Stone's 100 greatest artists of all time, they are listed as number 82.