The Weeklings

The Weeklings are a unique celebration of the music, inspiration, and legacy of The Beatles.  While performing and recording explosive renditions of The Beatles’ discography and Top 40 classics, The Weeklings often add new, churning rhythms and the occasional “howling harmonica” (NJ Arts).

The band plays on Sirius XM’s The Beatles Channel, The Loft, and Little Steven’s Underground Garage.  Their most popular renditions are of classics including “Paperback Writer,” “Baby You’re a Rich Man,” “I Am the Walrus,” “The Word,” and “I’ve Just Seen A Face.”

“Though The Weeklings will always, probably, be associated with The Beatles — they have recorded many Beatles songs and regularly play them in concert — with each album, they provide more evidence that they should be considered a great power-pop band.”
– NJ Arts

Don’t miss your chance to experience these uniquely electrifying renditions of The Beatles’ classics and more at SOPAC!

The Weeklings’ cover of “I’ve Just Seen A Face”

Meet the Band

Glen Burtnik (Lefty Weekling) – singer, songwriter, bassist, and multi-instrumentalist, best known for his work with Styx, Electric Light Orchestra, the Broadway production of Beatlemania as Paul McCartney, The Summer of Love Concert and “The Fest for Beatles Fans house-band Liverpool.” He’s composed songs for the likes of Don Henley and Patty Smyth, the Hot 100 #2 mega-hit “Sometimes Love Just Ain’t Good Enough”, John Waite, Randy Travis, the #2 Hot Country hit, “Spirit of a Boy, Wisdom of a Man”, Styx, including the bands last Top 40 hit, “Love at First Sight” and their last Gold album, Edge of The Century, and many others.

Bob Burger (Zeek Weekling) – singer, guitarist, and gold record songwriter whose credits include Styx, Donnie Iris, HBO, Kasim Sulton and others. He’s long performed Beatle and other tribute shows with Glen Burtnik and Bobby Bandiera of Bon Jovi and Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes. Burger has also appeared with the likes of Paul McCartney, Bruce Springsteen, Jon Bon Jovi, and Billy Joel.

John Merjave (Rocky Weekling) – lead guitarist and long-time member of “The Fest for Beatles Fans” house band Liverpool, and other national shows, having performed with Billy Preston, Donovan, and Denny Laine, among others.

Joe Bellia (Smokestack Weekling) – drums…Master of the “Ringo” drumming style and is a highly sought studio/live drummer having performed, recorded, and toured with such greats as Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes, Bruce Springsteen, Jon Bon Jovi, and Dave Mason.

SOPAC Member Benefits

Member Pre-Sale: Monday, June 12 at 12PM

General Public On Sale: Thursday, June 15 at 12PM

Member Discounts: Members at the Advocate Level or higher ($65+) will receive a discounted ticket price.

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