Steve Matteo is the author of the books Act Naturally: The Beatles on Film, Let It Be and Dylan and contributed to the collection The Beatles in Context. He has written for such publications as The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, New York, Time Out New York, Rolling Stone, Spin, Elle, and Salon. He often appears on radio in his capacity as a music journalist and author. His eagerly awaited exploration of The Fabs at The Movies has just been published by Backbeat in the UK
‘In fascinating detail, Matteo’s book demonstrates the myriad ways in which the Beatles and their inner circle exploited their moving image to build an empire that lasts into the present day’ – Salon
“With Act Naturally: The Beatles on Film, Steve Matteo provides readers
with the definitive, go-to book for understanding the group’s cinematic
forays. Chockful of new information, Act Naturally is rife with stories
about the Fabs’ filmic excursions and key aspects of their unparalleled
contribution to music and celebrity culture.”—Kenneth Womack, author, John Lennon 1980 and Fandom and the Beatles
“The Beatles are a gift that keeps on giving. Steve Matteo’s book is a
gift in itself. For those of us who will always love the Beatles,
Matteo’s book renews and expands this love of the songs and the four
guys we thought we knew.”— David Yaffe, author of Reckless Daughter: A Portrait of Joni Mitchell
Tonight Tony Gleed interviews Steve on stage at the historic Water Rats theatre pub and venue, then inviting questions from the floor, with a fantastic Fab 4 on film related DJ set before and after, and live interpretations from the Beatles illustrious songbook from some very special guests, including Andy Charles, uber talented singer and guitar whizz, Highroller and sometime channeller of George Harrison in the name of art and entertainment.