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BEATLES
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TRIBUTE
BANDS
( Remembering the Fab Four!....
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ITALY
From
Rome four boys that play the songs absolutely live from the 60/66 era.
Style, sound and especially feeling are represented with the same Fab Four's
instruments: Rickenbacker guitars, violin Hofner bass left-hander, VoxAC
30 guitar amp., VoxAC 50 bass amp. and Ludwig drums without any electronic
effect or other tricks.
Apple Pies
From
Pavia a solid line-up that after a difficult work of study and research
play live the songs never recorded by Beatles..and not also only.
Back To The Beatles
A
acoustic Duo, formed by father and son, Rolando and Alessandro Giambelli,
from Brescia who proposes the most beautiful songs.
Two Of Us
Six
boys from Palermo on the crest of the wave since 1988. From some year regularly
they take part to Liverpool's Beatlefest.
Formed
in Palermo in 1994. Antonio Alaino, Walter Iannuzzi, Marco Adelfio, Pippo
Cusimano, Daniele Martinez and Marcello Costa was the best groups performance
at the "Omaggio ai Beatles" in Palermo, 1997. This band plays songs from
the Beatles whole career. NM perform many gigs every year, most of them
in Italy, and has also experiences on radio/TV.
Paolo
Angioi (John) Emiliano Zappalà (Paul), Dario Calfapietra (George),
Stefano Di Pietro (Ringo). The energy and the young freshness of the early
Beatles lives again in the voices and the sound of The Bugs, an emerging
band from Rome performing since 1998.
The
group (Only Liverpool Band in Milan) is founded in Milan by Paolo, Mauro,
Bobby and Mario. In that time a new music era is born......
The
Stingless
The
group is founded in Rimini by Claudio Cardelli, Francesco Cardelli, Riccardo
Cardelli, Gogo Bertozzi, Giancarlo Del Vecchio and Marco Vannoni.......
Rangzen
Based
in Novara and formed in 1999, this band opered in the area of North Italy.
The Revolver captures the Beatles, recreating "that" magic atmosphere,
"that" incredible sound, "that" authentic emotion......
Revolver
The
italian group of Fab Four from Bari - Antonio Tuzza, Simone Martorana,
Dino Rosso e Renato Ciardo - play all the Beatles production in live performances.
Founded in 1992, starting from 1996 their passion became a job, allowing'em
to cumulate hundreds of live concerts all around the italian territory.
The Band shared most important national meeting. Starting from may 2000
the Quarrymen are working, as starring, on a musical called “EPPY, l’uomo
che ha costruito il mito dei Beatles”, where they also play more
than 30 Beatles songs.
Quarrymen
THE WORLD
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Mark
Benson (John), Gary Grimes (Paul), James Pou (George), Greg George
(Ringo). "The #1 Beatles Show in the World !".
The
Rutles are a legend. A living legend. A legend that will last a lunchtime.
Dirk, Nasty, Stig and Barry have made the history of the pre-fab four,
from the Cavern of Liverpool to Shabby Road.
The
group were formed in 1992. Proof is in the immense popularity in Southern
California's British night pubs. Their shows have been attended by Beatle
fans from all over the world: Japan, Australia, Europe and Latin America.
Is exact replicas of the Beatles' musical instruments and equipment.
BackBeat
Bob
Fitch (Paul): Bass Guitar, Vocals, Piano, Acoustic Guitar; Lucien
Nocelli (John): Electric Guitar, Vocals, Piano, Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar;
Michael Brown (George): Electric Guitar, Vocals, Bass Guitar; Rich Morello
(Ringo): Drums, Vocals, Percussion.
They
are keeping the music of the Fab 4 alive in Honolulu. They use the authentic
instruments of the Beatles. So if you missed Beatlemania the first time
around, and you're going to be in Hawaii, why not join the DayTrippers...!!
This
group is a TRIO (!) and based in Washington. The instruments used are:
guitars, flute, bass, harmonica, percussions.
Since
our formation in the summer of 1989, this group has been one of New England's
premiere Beatles Tribute bands. Repertoire: from the early years in Hamburg
through the middle albums...essentially the first half of the 1960s. Is
the most famous from Southern New Hampshire to Southeast Massachussetts.
Based
in Los Angeles. Tim Piper (John), Jeff Toczynski (Paul), David Kaufman
(George), Neil Burg (Ringo). They know to recreate well the experience
of The Beatles live in concert.
Tom
Coburn (California), the brothers Paul e Dave John (Nebraska), Daniel Burt
(Utah) are the members of this band teamed in 1993. They experienced impressive
success as they approach their 300th performance. Important shows in Japan
and in Europe.
Based
in Southern California, the MopTops were selected by Capitol Records (Hollywood)
over all other Beatles bands to promote the Beatles blockbuster "Anthology
1" album and perform at Dodger Stadium to 46,000 fans. This group is sure
most famous of the USA bands.
Since
1975 this group opered in West Coast.
Rain
Greg
Gersabeck (John), Todd Raney (Paul), Rae Loeffler (George) e Bob Moase
(Ringo). By George, that Beatle playing guitar...is a lady!! During the
Chicago's Beatlefest Convention (August 1996) this band has had an great
success.
This
group is famous in the area of New York City, but very it is known in all
USA. Has taken part to the local Beatlefest 1997, winning the "batle of
the Beatlebands". The manager is the italian-American Tony Garofalo.
British
Import are one of America premier Beatle Bands, from Chicago. The formation:
Davey Justice (bass, vocals, piano, acoustic guitar), Rick Saucedo (rhythm
guitar, vocals, piano, harmonica, sitar), Tim O'Hair (lead guitar, vocals,
piano, mandolin), Jim Martin (drums, percussion, vocals, keyboards).
This
group, formed in 1986, captures the Beatles with authentic instruments,
costumes and a visual impact that can only be described as "Incredible".
Yesterday
The
Silver Beetles are an unassuming whirlwind of energetic and dedicated professional
entertainers, who are quickly rising from obscurity in New England's Beatles
tribute community.
The
World's Youngest Tribute Band. Young Hines (John), Mike William (Paul),
Michael Fulop (George), Adam Thurston (Ringo). These four lads range from
ages 21 to 23, the approximate ages that the Beatles were during the height
of Beatlemania. The play all the Beatles hits, focusing in on the early
period (1964 - 1966).
The
MerseyBeat are, Sal Assenza (John Lennon) on guitar and vocals, Richard
Neale, (Paul McCartney) on bass and vocals, George Dombek, (George Harrison)
on lead guitar and vocals, and Rusty Yardum, (Ringo Starr) on Drums. Listen
to a set by The MerseyBeat, and feel you have returned to Liverpool in
1960’S. The sound of those vintage guitars and amps, and the legendary
Beatle vocal harmonies are all there. This Long Island based band faithfully
recreates the very best of the Beatles and other great bands of the British
invasion era. Founded in 1985, the band honed the authenticity of its sound
in Long Island and New York area clubs. Their 1996 Liverpool tour culminated
in an appearance at the legendary Cavern Club in Liverpool England to the
stomping delight of the local fans. All four band members bring with them
nostalgia for the 60’s and use authentic Hofner, Gretch, Rickenbacker,
Ludwig, and Vox musical equipment said “Good Times”.,. The Merseybeat
has a love for the music and nostalgia for the era, and it shows. Sal Assenza,
the bands founder, has put together the hottest line up yet.
The MerseyBeat
GREAT BRITAIN
This
group is famous in England. On 1997 it has been a lot engaged in the concerts:
from the Royal Albert Hall of London to glorious Empire Theatree of Liverpool,
where he has been host to the last Convention.
Specialized
in pieces of the first period (1962-65) but knows to interpret also the
rest of repertoire, comprised the psychedelic period (in custom). The instrumentation
is authentic.
Probabily
the best Beatle Band in the world.
Cavern
Established
in 1991, the Fab Beatles are the UK's premier Beatles Tribute group and
pride themselves on their attention to detail, authentically replicating
both the sound and look of the worlds most enduring pop music phenomenon.
The Fab Beatles, in the true spirit of the Lads from Liverpool, cater for
venues ranging from the "Casbah Coffee Bar" to Shea Stadium arenas. Young
or old, audiences will scream, be awed and strut their stuff to hits like
Day Tripper, Twist and Shout and Lady Madonna.
AUSTRALIA
They
call: Bruce Coble, Steven Shipley, David Wood e Simon Merlo. The instrumentation:
Rickenbacker, Gretsch, Hofner. Also the customs are authentics...like the
emotions!
This
Show has been together since late 1992 and has toured Australia with great
success. The John & Paul parts played by Steve Brazier & Scott
Vance are incredibly close in looks and vocal tone. Other members are Clive
Johnson (George), Gary Carrigan (Ringo). This Show has a full on concert
production with 4 road crew employed full-time to ensure of professional
sound & lighting.
DEUTSCHLAND
This
band is founded on 1990 by Andrew Kohlenberg (John), Martin Schuring (Paul),
Toby Mann (Ringo). On 1995 Edwyn Oil (George) joins the band, called "the
resurrection of the Beatles".
This
Group is famous by their numerous performances in radio/TV shows celebrated
by their audience in municipal theatres, at gala and formal events. Four
lads from Germany shake the world again and bounce into a tremendously
poppermost and toppermost breathtaking show to create the finest illusion
of the greatest showbiz phenomenon that ever occured: The Fab Four.
SVERIGE
This
band is the best known in the world from Sweden. Been born on 1979, it
is credited of a intense activity of concerts, apparitions in television
and radio. Skillful in recreating "that" atmosphere of the concerts from
alive one. Numerous they are the exhibitions to the "Cavern Club" of Liverpool,
in occasion of the Convention.
From
Gohthenburg, Sweden. The members: Jakob Alm, drums; Martin Hamren, bass
and guitar; Goran Ihrfelt, keyboard and bass; Micke Isacson, keyboard,
guitar and harmonica. This band have been playing Beatle music since 1989.
BRAZIL
Formed
in Belo Horizonte on 1990, this group has been so critically acclaimed
that has been invited for the most important events (Los Angeles, Liverpool,
London.....). The band, that now is considered to be one of the premier
Beatles Bands in the world, has recorded two CD. The line-up actually:
Alan Rocha (bass), Marcos Gauguin (lead guitar), Marcelo Carrato (drums),
Aggeu Marques (rhythm guitar), Beto Arreguy (keyboards). HERE
the
old line-up in a memorable concert in Adelphi Hotel, Liverpool, on 1994.
Formed
in Brasilia before the dissolution of the Beatles, on 1968. The line-up:
Rogerio Silva, Edoardo Sampaio, Marcio Brandao, Sergei Quintas and Luiz
Pinedo.
Edu
Henning, Babi, Saulo Simonassi, Mark Fernandes, Leo Teixeira: the Brazilians
Beatles. Accurate performance of the Beatles' songs and many successful
shows.
JAPAN
Now I want to propose
a great bands list of
the Sun Levant:
RUSSIA
From
Shimkent, Kasakhstan, this band was founded on 1987 by three brothers:
Berdaly, Seraly and Turash Ospanov. Berdaly is the oldest brother. He plays
guitar and he is the manager. Seraly plays lead guitar. Turash is the youngest
and plays drums. The fourth member is Denis Nemtsev, real left-handed bass
player. Fifth member is Sergey Haritonov, player the keyboard, who is Musical
Director of the band.
MEXICO
From
Mexico...... Oscar Martinez (John), Gabriel Illan (Paul), Jorge Tapia (George),
Frank Martinez (Ringo). Un nuevo grupo formado de jovenes méxicanos,
que adquirieron el gusto por interpretar la música de " THE BEATLES
". " Beatles ?, un significado que no existe, pero que se siente
".......
Pimienta
CZECHC REPUBLIC
Czech
Tribute Beatles Band. Formed in Prague on 1996, this group plays
all
the Beatles hits with the same Fab Four's instruments: VOX,
Rickenbacker, Hofner, Epiphone. Numerous gigs
in Czechoslovakia, Germany and Poland.
The Beatles
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