Blockbuster, 589 McLean, Elgin celebrates the midnight release of The Beatles: Rock Band on Tuesday, Sept. 8 from 8 pm – 12:30 am with a party featuring live performances by Beatles cover bands, WXRT-FM on site and giveaways of Rock Band software, game bundles and guitars. The event is free and open to the public.

The newest game in the best-selling Rock Band interactive series, The Beatles: Rock Band, will be released on 9/9/09 and will be available for rent at participating Chicago area Blockbuster stores.

Live bands will play from 8 pm to 10 pm and include The Bugs, winners of the Battle of the Bands at this year’s Fest for Beatles Fans; and The Harrison Street Ukulele Players, a popular Oak Park-based group. The street team from WXRT-FM will be on site from 8 pm – 10 pm.

Catalyst DJs will play Beatles tunes from 10 pm to 12:30 am and free beverages and snacks will be served while supplies last.

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