Thursday 10 August 1961 | St John's Hall, Snaefell Avenue, Tuebrook, Liverpool
On 10 August 1961, The Beatles performed at St John's Hall on Snaefell Avenue in Tuebrook, Liverpool. This was their seventh performance at the venue. The hall was run on some nights by Mona Best, mother of Beatles drummer Pete Best and owner of the Casbah Coffee Club in West Derby — one of the earliest venues to host The Beatles regularly.
St John's Hall in Tuebrook should not be confused with a hall of the same name in Bootle, where The Beatles also performed on separate occasions.
St John's Hall, Tuebrook
St John's Hall on Snaefell Avenue was one of several Liverpool halls used for dances and live music in the early 1960s. Mona Best's involvement connected it directly to The Beatles' inner circle — the Casbah Coffee Club, which she ran in the cellar of her home at 8 Hayman's Green, West Derby, had been one of the first venues to give The Beatles a regular booking, from August 1959.
Pete Best had joined The Beatles in August 1960 for their first Hamburg engagement, and remained their drummer through the Cavern years. His mother's role in promoting local shows was part of the tight-knit network of venues, promoters and families that sustained the Liverpool beat scene in this period.
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The Beatles at St John's Hall
The Beatles performed at St John's Hall, Tuebrook on 11 occasions in 1961:
- 17 February 1961
- 10 March 1961
- 13 July 1961
- 20 July 1961
- 27 July 1961
- 10 August 1961
- 17 August 1961
- 24 August 1961
- 31 August 1961
- 8 September 1961
The line-up at this time was John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Pete Best on drums. Ringo Starr would not join the group until August 1962.
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Key Facts
| Date | Thursday 10 August 1961 |
| Venue | St John's Hall, Snaefell Avenue, Tuebrook, Liverpool |
| Appearance number | 7th of 11 performances at this venue |
| Promoter | Mona Best (some nights) |
| Line-up | John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Pete Best |
St John's Hall, Snaefell Avenue, Tuebrook, Liverpool — where The Beatles performed on 10 August 1961.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was St John's Hall, Liverpool?
St John's Hall was located on Snaefell Avenue in Tuebrook, Liverpool. It should not be confused with a hall of the same name in Bootle, where The Beatles also performed separately.
How many times did The Beatles play St John's Hall, Tuebrook?
The Beatles performed at St John's Hall, Tuebrook on 11 occasions in 1961, between February and September.
Who was Mona Best?
Mona Best was the mother of Beatles drummer Pete Best and the owner of the Casbah Coffee Club in West Derby, Liverpool — one of the earliest venues to give The Beatles a regular booking. She also promoted some nights at St John's Hall.
Who was in The Beatles in August 1961?
In August 1961, The Beatles comprised John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Pete Best on drums. Ringo Starr did not join until August 1962.
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