Wednesday 19 July 1961 | Cavern Club, Mathew Street, Liverpool
On the evening of 19 July 1961, The Beatles gave their third evening show at the Cavern Club on Mathew Street in Liverpool's city centre. They had already performed a lunchtime set earlier that day ā making this the second occasion on which they played both a lunchtime and an evening show at the Cavern on the same day.
The Beatles were supported on this occasion by The Remo Four and The Pressmen, two of the many Merseybeat groups who shared the Cavern's stage during this period.
Although the precise number of their Cavern performances is not known, The Beatles played at least 125 evening shows between 9 February 1961 and 3 August 1963.
The Cavern Club Evening Sessions
While the Cavern's lunchtime shows drew office workers and students during their lunch breaks, the evening sessions had a different energy entirely. The cellar on Mathew Street would fill with teenagers and young music fans, the atmosphere thick with anticipation as the night's acts took to the low stage. By July 1961, The Beatles were already one of the most in-demand acts on the Merseyside circuit, and their Cavern appearances ā whether lunchtime or evening ā were drawing increasingly large and devoted crowds.
The Remo Four were a respected Liverpool group who would go on to back Tommy Quickly and record for Piccadilly Records. The Pressmen were among the many local beat groups who populated the Cavern's bill during this era of extraordinary musical activity in Liverpool.
The Beatles at the Cavern: By the Numbers
| Date | Wednesday 19 July 1961 |
| Venue | Cavern Club, Mathew Street, Liverpool |
| Session type | Evening |
| Evening show number | 3rd |
| Double-header occasion | 2nd time performing both lunchtime and evening on the same day |
| Support acts | The Remo Four; The Pressmen |
| Total evening shows | At least 125 (9 Feb 1961 ā 3 Aug 1963) |
| Total lunchtime shows | At least 155 (9 Feb 1961 ā 3 Aug 1963) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many evening shows did The Beatles play at the Cavern Club?
The Beatles played at least 125 evening shows at the Cavern Club between 9 February 1961 and 3 August 1963. The precise total is not known due to incomplete records.
Who supported The Beatles at the Cavern Club on 19 July 1961?
The Beatles were supported by The Remo Four and The Pressmen at the Cavern Club evening show on 19 July 1961.
Did The Beatles play both lunchtime and evening shows at the Cavern on 19 July 1961?
Yes. 19 July 1961 was the second occasion on which The Beatles performed both a lunchtime and an evening show at the Cavern Club on the same day.
Who were The Remo Four?
The Remo Four were a Liverpool beat group who were regular performers on the Merseyside circuit in the early 1960s. They later backed Tommy Quickly and recorded for Piccadilly Records.
When did The Beatles first play the Cavern Club?
The Beatles' first performance at the Cavern Club was on 9 February 1961. They continued to play the venue regularly until their final Cavern appearance on 3 August 1963.
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