Elgin party planned in honor of new Beatles 'Rock Band' release

Blockbuster, 589 McLean Blvd. in Elgin, celebrates the midnight release of "The Beatles: Rock Band" from 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8, 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.

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

Live bands will play from 8 to 10 p.m. and include THE BUGS, winners of the Battle of the Bands at this year's Fest for Beatles Fans. The street team from WXRT-FM will be on-site from 8 to 10 p.m.

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