SYNOPSIS

Living in Salt Lake City in the mid ’60’s, three naive parochial school friends are swept up by Beatle-mania and the British Invasion. Obsessed with music, their band, their original songs and equipment they can ill afford, the former altar boys also become infatuated with Mormon girls, much to the mortification of their priests and fanatically Catholic parents. Despite being continually swindled by a psychopath music store salesman, they relentlessly pursue their dreams. Thanks to a beatnik poet with a shady past and a talented orphan who manages the band, they overcome impossible odds to achieve their dreams and their destiny is changed forever. Inspired by a true story…

REVIEWS

This refreshing coming of age story is a ‘must-read’ for the Harry Potter and J.K. Rowling fan. Professional and amateur musicians, their friends and family will howl with delight. The brothers Potter start with nothing but innocence to overcome barriers to creating magic with their music. Beautifully written with countless inspired moments, East Bench is sure to become a classic for young adults and Baby Boomers alike.

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