There are several truths that I learned over the weekend. Here they are:

1. Beatles Fans are Amazing People
I have met so many people this year at Abbey Road on the River and several other people I have just observed. But what I have noticed is that everyone is smiling. Everyone is helpful. There are hugs exchanged by strangers. Stories told. Memories reminisced. I have heard so many stories of friends that meet year after year at AROTR. It really is fantastic.

2. The Beatles Transcend Generations
This I knew already but this weekend proved my theory. There were people that enjoyed the Beatles the first time around. People in my generation who had no chance to ever really hear them (I was born 3 months before John died) and then there were the kids. Children that are four and five that know all the words to the songs. Sure there parents probably helped introduce them, but they truly loved it too. It really is incredible.

3. Beatles Music is Amazing
What other group could have a 5 day festival dedicated to them in Louisville Kentucky of all places and have the attendance that AROTR has? People from all over the world were here in Louisville this weekend and the only thing they all have in common is their love for the Beatles. Although Louisville is a great city, they were here for the music, not to come to a cool town. Just the Beatles. Simply Spectacular.

4. Louisville is an Amazing Town
Now that I just dogged Louisville—the city has really embraced this festival. And any city that embraces the Beatles is A-OK in my book. Not to mention it is my hometown and there are so many wonderful people, places and events here. But honestly I can't think of a better location for this festival.

I know there are many more truths out there, but these are the ones that really touched me. I hope you all have recognized how special this event is. I really feel honored that I was able to be a part of it!

Summer of Love indeed. Flowers in their hair. Anti-war protest (peaceful of course). It was almost like you stepped back in time. And the music... well the 60's music is definitely one of my favorites so it was amazing as well. Of course I heard some Beatles :) and then there was some CCR, Led Zeppelin, Rolling Stones, The Who, Jimi and so much more.

What a way to close the weekend. And the weather was so nice and the people were loving the atmosphere so much that they extended the hours.

I spent most of the day with my good friend Joe. It was a great time and I will miss him now that he is on his way back to Atlanta (after he plays a set at Abbey Road in the Mountains of course!) I hope you all enjoyed the weekend as much as I did!

I have not been disappointed yet. All the shows. All the music. All the love. It is amazing.

So I have heard that we have had record-breaking crowds. The official t-shirts were sold out yesterday by 3pm. We almost ran out of the wrist-bands, we held back a couple of them so that we would have some today, but they went fast and everyone has loved them.

It was exciting to have Denny Laine perform yesterday although I have to say I am not as huge of a Wings fan. But Paul McCartney he is my love ;) (Yeah I know me and about half the other ladies here!)

The Love performance was again an awesome show. I am still astonished that they pulled it off. Hal Bruce you are awesome!! It truly is one of the most amazing live shows I have ever seen.

It did rain a bit but hey it rained at Woodstock too!! So today is the day for all the love... all the flower power...

Beates hugs ~ kelley

So people that know me know that I am a bit of the emotional type, but at the beginning of the Love concert yesterday I think that most of us were a bit emotional. Our buddy Mark was inducted into the AROTR Hall of Fame. Mark we all love you and I am so happy for you!

So I am not sure if y'all heard but Ringo had a mishap the other night and was in the hospital. Well our friend Julia was kind enough to make him a get well card and presented it to him at the Ringo all star band show on Saturday night. In her card she said "didn't George tell you here comes the sun!" Ringo presented her with a special shirt and on Sunday she dropped by and had her picture made and I immediately knew who it was. Here's to Julia...

So I am not sure if you got a chance to see the Beatles Bike but it was awesome. It has Yellow Submarine painted on it as well as the Beatles themselves. It has Album names engraved on the chrome plates. And best of all... I got to have my picture taken on it!!

So I am again a little late with this update... but again a very long day. My family came out to AROTR last night. And mom and I had the privilege of seeing the LOVE show at the KY Center. Let me just say that it was one of the most spectacular live performances I have seen. Twice it brought tears to my eyes; once during Something and again when they were showing clips from after John died. I can't wait to see it again tonight but this time I am going to dance my little tail off.


I also saw Abbey Road Live performing the Sgt Pepper album. Also incredible. Front row center me and my mom, it was an amazing experience and a memory I won't soon forget. Of course it didn't stop there. We went in for the midnight show and saw the Ringo All-Star band perform.

There is so much positive energy and love surrounding this festival. It is amazing.

My friend Jillian, me and my friend Ben...