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There are many great Beatle bands out there playing their hearts out. If you know of a Beatles tribute band that should be listed or want to post a review, please contact me at katdaddy@comcast.net and give a link and description so I can add to the listings. If you have other links such as youtube or myspace, please forward those to me and I will include those sites as well. If you'd like, I can also set up a featured band page like this at your request. I don't charge for advertising, but backlinks are always appreciated.
The Cavern Beat
The Cavern Beat
Chicago, IL
Hot Chicago Beatle band specializing in early Beatles. They play Beatle Brunch Sundays at Dick's Last Resort in downtown Chicago. I saw them there a while back and they were fab! They are gaining quite a following, especially in the UK, from their videos on youtube. [website] [youtube]
1964 The Tribute
Chicago, IL
One of the most popular Beatle tribute bands in the world... Twenty years of research and performing have made "1964" masters of their craft. They have been featured on Entertainment Tonight, PM Magazine, CNN, the USA Network, and the Nashville Network. On January 10th, 2003, "1964" performed to a sold out crowd at Carnegie Hall.... a dream come true for both themselves and their fans who came to New York from all over the country for the show. They have since performed at Carnegie Hall every year since then. 1964 has performed at many other such illustrious places such as the famous Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Denver where they outdrew The Beatles by 2000 fans 40 years later. The perfect act for your venue, fair, festival, private, or corporate event. Great band. We saw them a few years back at House of Blues. [website]
Abbey Road Live
Athens, GA
Spotlighting the Studio Years - The Beatles' Abbey Road is often cited as one of the finest rock albums ever recorded. Now, decades after the original album was released, Beatles fans have the chance to hear it performed LIVE, start to finish. An Abbey Road LIVE! show generally consists of a rocking rendition of the late-period Beatles recording, along with a second set of rarely heard Beatles' gems. Pulling material from albums such as Sgt. Pepper, Magical Mystery Tour, and The White Album, the band always delights its audiences with selections from its repertoire of nearly 100 Beatles tunes![website] [youtube]
American English
Chicago, IL
First rate Beatles band performing early, middle and late Beatles in costume. Their promoter is Sam Leach and they now have a second show that performs a Wings Tribute called Rockshow with Denny Laine and the original Wings horn section. I've seen them do their Beatles show at Abbey Pub and its a great show. Catch them when you can. [website]
Band on the Run
Chicago, IL
Outstanding Wings tribute band. They really rocked the the Battle of the Bands at Beatlefest Chicago this year!
[website]
Brit Beat
Chicago, IL
Originating from Chicago, Illinois, BritBeat Beatles Tribute Band has played for numerous festivals, corporations and special events since establishing the band in 2001. BritBeat has researched the Beatles extensively from their American start in 1964 and brings to the stage a superbly authentic and accurate concert as a musical tribute to the Beatles. Their young ages, English accents, along with their musical talents combine for one of the closest re-creations of a Beatles concert that you will find.
[website] [youtube]
British Export
Chicago, IL
British Export has provided the ultimate Beatles tribute show for over a decade. Originally formed in Chicago, Illinois back in 1994, the band has performed for tens of thousands of fans at some of the most prestigious events in the world. British Export has performed at The Cavern Club in Liverpool, England, Abbey Road Studios in London, The Rock N Roll Hall of Fame, South Korea, the Amsterdam Hilton and Comiskey Park in Chicago. [website]
The British Invasion Band
Ontario
The British Invasion Band is a group of seasoned musicians who entertain by performing the songs of the Beatles, Rolling Stones and many other British invasion era bands. [website] [myspace]
The Eggmen
Austin, TX
Performing together since 1992, The EggMen not only sound like the Beatles, they dress, speak and perform like the Fab Four as well. For their first set, they appear in black suits and Beatle boots reminiscent of the band's early years. The second set brings a costume change to reflect the "tie-dyed and granny glasses" scene of the Beatles' Yellow Submarine era.
[website] [youtube]
The Fab Four
California
Very popular Beatle Tribute band. I've got their first Christmas CD and its pretty fun to hear traditional Christmas tunes to Beatle music. Very creative and the more serious songs go to the trippiest music. How cool is that? [website]
The Fab Faux
New York [website]
The Fab Faux is a musical tribute band performing the works of The Beatles. The group features Will Lee, bassist for Late Show with David Letterman, and Jimmy Vivino, guitarist for Late Night with Conan O'Brien. Other members include Rich Pagano, Frank Agnello, and Jack Petruzzelli. The band is committed to performing live what they feel would be an accurate reproduction of The Beatles' repertoire, often performing material The Beatles never played live. Often, the band is accompanied by a horn section (known as the Hogshead Horns) and a string section (known as the Creme Tangerine Strings) to achieve the proper sound. See the article in Wikipedia [website]
Instant Karma
Chicago, IL
Great high-energy John Lennon tribute band headed by Jay Goeppner. They perform both Beatles and solo John Lennon songs. It was great to run into Jay and Mark in Liverpool and to catch their show at the Liverpool Beatles convention. These guys don't do wigs and costumes... They rock!
[website] [myspace]
Liverpool
New York
Liverpool is the long-time Beatlefest house band. I first saw them in 1979. They are an excellent Beatle band and perform group and solo and have a George who plays sitar. They have played with some wonderful musicians at Beatlefest, including Donovan, Laurence Juber, The Rutles, The Quarrymen, Pete Best and many others.
[website]
Liverpool Legends
Branson, MO
I haven't seen these guys live yet but they are managed by George's sister, Louise Harrison, and my friend Beatle Bob Dobro plays keyboards with them so they must be great. [website] [calendar] [myspace]
Meet Revolver
Washington
"Meet Revolver" is a Beatles Tribute Band formed in the spring of 2005. The Band members are Mitch Tiner (John), Mark Branson (George),Terry Yeager (Paul),Les Malinak (Ringo).As a group,They share over 95 years of Professional Experience.They perform a wide selection of Beatles Hits from 1963 to 1966, concluding with the Beatles "Revolver" Album. [website] [myspace]
Meet The Beetles
Chicago, IL
Meet The Beetles represent some of Chicago's finest musicians paying tribute to the greatest band in history. These lads have come from every point on the rock n' roll compass to create a "Beatles Concert Experience", complete with the look, accent, proper instruments, and onstage banter. [website]
Rain - The Experience
This was the Headliner at Beatleweek Liverpool a the Empire Theatre, the last place the Beatles played in Liverpool. It was a wonderful show. It was a multimedia production, much like the old Beatlemania production from about 20 years ago...but better. Special thanks to the fab guys at the From Me to You store at Cavern Walks for the tickets. [website]
The Return
Atlanta, GA
The Return truly captures the energy and chemistry of the Fab Four. With authentic stage gear, suits, boots, mop tops, and a set list packed full of #1 hits, their exciting performance will sweep you back to 1964 when the Beatles invaded America. With their witty Beatlesque banter, and voices that harmonize wonderfully, they always get the crowd up on their feet dancing and singing along. [website]
Stockwood
Woodstock, IL
Stockwood is the world's youngest Beatle tribute band. They have won the Battle of the Bands at Chicago's Fest for Beatles Fans for the past two years. They are adorable. [website]
She Loves You
Bridgeport, Connecticut
"She Loves You" is a musical tribute show to the Beatles featuring original "Beatlemania" cast members David Leon and Alan LeBoeuf. David Leon played John Lennon in the movie. Set in the intimately distinctive setting of the Downtown Cabaret Theatre in Bridgeport, CT, "She Loves You" will be a unique Beatles experience different than all the other Beatles tribute bands of today. [website] [tickets]
Sitar Band
Sandlewood Sitar Music Ensemble
Oak Park, IL
Professional musicians of Indian classical music who have been performing around the Chicago area for a number of years. They play Beatle music in traditional Indian style. They regularly play at Khyber Pass, an Indian restaurant in Oak Park and have also played at the Brenden Hedges Old Town School of Folk Music concert. They also have a cool store in Oak Park called Wonderwall.[website]
Parody Beatle Bands
The Punkles Beatle wig band that performs Beatle songs punk style. The Beatles meet the Ramones. Very entertaining. [website] [youtube]
Beatallica Heavy metal Beatles / Metallica band. They have an album out called Sgt. Hetfield's Motor Breath Pub Band. [website] [myspace]
The Yellow Submorons
Chicago, IL
The Yellow SubMorons are a tribute to the Rutles. The Rutles are a parody of the Beatles. In clever way Beatle tunes such as Help! become Rutle tunes like Ouch! The Yellow SubMorons like to make the audience a part of the show, and crowds seem to like being a part. The band has thrown / passed out from the stage: bubbles, kazoos, beach balls, party favors, and cheese. Together, the band and the fans make a Yellow SubMorons show like no other... ...well, at least definitely wackier than the others. It’s all about having fun. It’s all about being a little silly. It’s all about the Rutles. [website]
Listings of Beatle Bands
Google directory of Beatle tribute bands
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WXRT Breakfast With The Beatles (Terri Hemmert)
Sunday morning Beatles radio show. Look for a weekly online calendar of Beatle tribute band gigs within the Chicago area. Everybody loves Aunt Terri. [website]
The Word is Love
Extensive lising of Beatle bands
[website]
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