The Blue Meanies played the Beatles’ ‘Revolver’ in its entirety during Beatles Blast in 2016 at the St. George Theatre. (Staten Island Advance/Lauren Steussy)

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- St. George Theatre and Where To Turn are going to new heights to promote an upcoming Beatles tribute concert on Staten Island.

Local cover band The Blue Meanies will reenact The Beatles' iconic rooftop concert on the top of the Staten Island Mall's new parking garage at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday -- exactly 50 years to the date after the original one.

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“Continuing our efforts to introduce The Beatles to another generation, we are proud once again to work with The Blue Meanies and the St. George Theatre to recreate this iconic Beatles concert,” said Dennis McKeon, Where to Turn executive director. “With the rooftop concert, we hope to also raise awareness of our seventh Beatles Blast celebrating the 50th anniversary of Abbey Road on June 1.”

The rooftop concert, hosted by the Mall. is free and open to the public. The band will be set up on the portion of the parking garage roof facing Macy's furniture store.

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The Blue Meanies played the Beatles’ ‘Revolver’ in its entirety during Beatles Blast on August 26, 2016 at the St. George Theatre. (Staten Island Advance/Lauren Steussy)

“The Beatles raised the roof with their 'Get Back' mini-concert 50 years ago and Staten Island will not 'let them down,'" said Deputy Borough President Ed Burke, a Beatles Blast co-organizer.

“The Beatles continue to inspire a new generation of young musicians and singers across Staten Island and 'Across the Universe.' Bravo to Where to Turn, the St. George Theatre and The Blue Meanies for helping to keep the music and the memories alive."

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Jenny Kelly sings “I Me Mine” during Beatles Blast in 2016 at the St. George Theatre. (Staten Island Advance/Lauren Steussy)

Beatles Blast, ringing in its seventh year on Staten Island, is a tribute concert in the St. George Theatre hosted by Ken Dashow of Q104.3FM.

The Blue Meanies will perform "Abbey Road" in its entirety, plus a set featuring several guest vocalists singing Beatles covers from other albums.

“Bravo to Where To Turn and The Blue Meanies for their enthusiasm to commemorate the anniversary of The Beatles by reliving their rooftop performance from 50 years ago," said St. George Theatre President and CEO Doreen Cugno. "We are proud to host this annual concert at the St. George Theatre to celebrate local music, exceptional volunteerism and The Beatles."

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Want Beatles Blast tickets?

Beatles Blast takes place Friday, June 1, at 8 p.m. in the St. George Theatre. Doors to the venue open at 7 p.m. and tickets go for $20-$30.

St. George Theatre is located at 35 Hyatt St.

For more information, visit StGeorgeTheatre.com.

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