Introduction
Imagine it's 1963 and there’s a show at your local theatre.
Appearing on the bill with Helen Shapiro, Chris Montez and Bobby Vee is a new band, with only one hit under their belt - The Beatles!
At this point in their career, The Beatles are rockin’. There isn’t a band to touch them. After all the grueling one nighters in Liverpool and the long residences in Hamburg, the hard work is finally paying off and they blow the audience away with their sound - a fabulous cocktail of early Motown, Blues, Rock ‘n’ Roll and original material!
It is this sound that The Upbeat Beatles re-create. Raw powerhouse vocals, breathtaking harmonies and punchy tight musicianship - and in the world of Beatles tribute bands, there isn’t a band to touch them!
Profile
Of all the Beatles tribute bands in the UK The Upbeat Beatles have been the premier band since their formation in 1997. They have performed to ecstatic audiences in the UK and worldwide - from Amsterdam, Paris, Munich and Hong Kong.
Their reputation as an authentic Beatles tribute band puts them in constant demand! In the UK they have played such prestigious venues as The Café Royal (a sell out seven night residency), Skibo Castle (Madonna and Guy Ritchie’s wedding venue), society weddings at Penshurst Place in Kent and every major university in the country.
Regular live performances as a Beatles tribute band...
In addition, they are a regular attraction as a popular Beatles tribute band at outdoor festivals, theatres, corporate functions and Beatles conventions. So you see, the band are just as at home performing to students or audiences who remember the Fab Four the first time round.
TV appearances include a Sky spectacular and BBC’s Children in Need. The music on the group's CD was recorded in four sessions, using the same drums (Ludwig Black Oyster), guitars (Rickenbacker, Gretsch, and The Hofner Violin Bass) and Vox amplifiers.
As well as performing at numerous Theatres, corporate events and private parties, The Upbeat Beatles regularly provide the evening entertainment at hundreds of wedding receptions throughout the UK at venues such as Skibo Castle, The Café Royal, Claridges and Penshurst Place. We are also in constant demand overseas and have recently performed in exotic wedding locations such as Tuscany and Slovenia. So, making sure that this once in a lifetime occasion is a truly memorable occasion has become something of a speciality of ours.
The appeal of The Beatles spans the generations and our high-energy show, which concentrates mainly on the early ‘Mop Top’ years (but includes hits such as Love Me Do and She Loves You up to Hey Jude and Let It Be), is guaranteed to keep the dance floor filled with young and old alike!
Repertoire
Day Tripper
Twist And Shout
Love Me Do
Please Please Me
Roll Over Beethoven
This Boy
I Feel Fine
You Can't Do That
Ticket To Ride
From Me To You
Can't Buy Me Love
Yesterday
Revolution
Get Back
Ballad Of John And Yoko
I Wanna Hold Your Hand
Long Tall Sally
Boys
She's A Woman
Love Me Do
She Loves You
And I Love Her
Let It Be
Hey Jude
This Boy
I Feel Fine
You Can't Do That
Help
I'm Down
From Me To You
Can't Buy Me Love
Here Comes The Sun
and more...
Testimonials
“Well, you were right. You guys were great - The Upbeat Beatles' performance was the right thing at the right time. I saw people up dancing and singing who normally sit in their chairs. The timing was perfect as it gave the party a second wind to keep on going. I am so pleased with everything. You were a great group to work with; you were accommodating and you helped to make my daughter's wedding one very special and outstanding evening that our guests will never forget. I am eternally grateful. Please feel free to use me as a reference anytime in the future. Thanks again and thanks for being such nice people. ”
Alan Kessman [Wedding at The Westchester Country Club, Rye, NY, USA]
“I've just got back from a fantastic honeymoon and just wanted to pass on our huge thanks to the band and DJ for making the wedding such a successful event. They were absolutely fantastic. The place rocked! We got back last week and everyone is still talking and raving about the band. Also, big thanks to the DJ for being so flexible and staying on longer as the party was going so well and just for being such a nice guy. We all had a great time and I would definitely recommend you all in future - as I'm sure all our guests will. Thanks again.”
Julie Watson
“Just wanted to pass on my thanks to John and the guys, I thought they did a fantastic job at my brothers wedding reception at the Last Drop Village on Sunday night. It wasn't just the music (which was superb), but a complete and entertaining performance which everyone was so impressed with. ”
Steve Brunt
“Just a short note to thank you and the rest of the boys for your efforts at our "we can work it out" conference in Liverpool on 29th March 2004. Your performance was both professional and vibrant; your attention to detail was exceptional, even down to the costumes and actions. Thank you most sincerely from all of us up here in Liverpool. We had a fab time.”
John Welsby, Conlons Opticians
“Just thought I'd drop you a line to say a big 'thank you' to the band for a wonderful performance at the wedding. I was really blown away at how good the band was, so much so that for the first few seconds I was disappointed because I thought they were miming! The whole evening was extremely professionally presented and I know for a fact that all the guests loved it. Worth every penny!”
Neil Fromow
“Scott and I wanted to write to tell you how pleased we were with the band. So many guests commented on how good they were, they really made the party buzz and there was no room on the dance floor! All the guys were really friendly and very professional.”
Sally & Scott Agass
“They were absolutely brilliant. Thank you to The Upbeat Beatles for contributing to a great evening. I really enjoyed meeting them and they could not have been nicer (or sounded more like the Beatles!)”
Fiona Paine
“How bloody good were The Upbeat Beatles! They were worth every penny and more! They truly made mine and everybody's day and everybody has been talking about them so thank you so so much. Also thank you for making my Dad's dream come true by letting him play the drums, he was so good!”
Laura Bayston
“I just wanted to say thanks for a wonderful performance by The Upbeat Beatles. They were truly fantastic and did exactly what you said they would - they got EVERYONE on the dance floor, even some of our friends who NEVER dance.”
Michele and David Hall
“A BIG THANKS TO THE BAND WHO WERE GREAT AS USUAL! I will probably be involved in something else next year - will keep you Informed. ”
Steve Wehrl
“ Many, many thanks to Colin, John, Paul and Roger (and your DJ.) My husband, George, had a fantastic party and we have had so many thank you cards from our friends who have said they have never had such a good night. The Band got every single person on the dance floor including George's mother and it was wonderful to see everyone dancing and enjoying himself or herself. Everyone dressed up in 60's gear (including George in a pink Sergeant Pepper outfit) so it really was a night to remember! George was in his element when he was invited on stage to sing "Ticket To Ride" with the band. A night to remember for a long time and can't wait to see the boys again. Let us know when they are in the area. ”
Pauline and George England
“ We just wanted to express our many, many heartfelt thanks to the band they were absolutely brilliant. Everyone has commented on how great they were it was just the desired effect we wanted - people talking about it for months to come! They really did help to make our wedding a very, very special day for us. Still tears in my eyes thinking about it all - we are still on a high from it all. I've already had 2 people asking for your number! They would like to book the Band for their weddings too! - I've told them they need to book well in advance! Can you please pass on both myself and Jason's many, many thanks for such a wonderful job done. All the guys were SO professional and such nice people. I had goose bumps when they were playing the intro before they came on - it was so exciting and they really did get everyone up on the dance Floor. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the show - it went down an absolute storm. I can't praise them enough - I really can't. My dad wants them to come back for his 70th birthday! ”
Love to all - Lisa & Jason
"Thanks for your hard work on Saturday at The Langham Hotel, SW1. The band and DJ were absolutely fantastic - everybody was up dancing and really enjoyed themselves. Definitely one of the best Christmas parties ever.
Well done!
Julie
