And they were at the Triple Crown's St Patrick Day 2008!
That may sound like a bold statement, but it’s a fact! The Dublin quartet remains the only Beatles tribute in the world to have worked with famed Beatle producer Sir George Martin, as well as members of an ex-Beatle’s solo band, Oh, and they were requested to perform for Queen Elizabeth II!
The Classic Beatles were invited to perform for the Queen of England in March 2004, for a party in her honour at The Ritz Hotel in London. They even had her up dancing for their entire set, not too bad seeing as she’s met the real ones!
The band also had the pleasure of performing with the legendary “Fifth Beatle” & Producer, Sir George Martin with his seventy-piece orchestra for three sell-out and critically acclaimed performances in Dublin’s National Concert Hall in October 1999. And again, in 2001, The Classics were invited to London by Sir George to perform for an MTV Lennon Tribute Special. Band members for this event included Ex Paul McCartney guitarist Robbie McIntosh and keyboard Player Chris “Wix” Wickens, along with David Bowie band members Gail Ann Dorsey and Zachary Alford.
The Classic Beatles have also performed with ex Wings members; Denny Laine, Steve Holly & Laurence Juber on stage in Liverpool’s Adelphi Hotel Theatre in August 1994.
These are among the highlights of The Classic Beatles’ illustrious career, which began modestly in Dublin in the fall of 1990 (as The Quarrymen). The band are pioneers of the tribute scene in Ireland and paved the way for a plethora of tribute acts in the mid nineties. There isn’t a venue worth it’s salt the length and breadth of Ireland that this band hasn’t played. So popular was the band’s appeal by 1993 that they were invited to play live in front of over 60,000 people in Dublin’s Phoenix Park as part of a welcome home for Ireland’s returning World Cup soccer heroes. The band also performed live on the roof of a Dublin radio station to coincide with the anniversary of The Beatles last performance on the Apple rooftop thirty years to the day, to a frenzy of press and police attention.
The Classic Beatles have appeared on numerous Irish T.V. shows (The Den, Nighthawks, Secrets, Live @ Three, Kenny Live, F.I.S.H, Ardán, Ireland A.M.) and have been guests on various top rated radio shows; 2FM: Gerry Ryan, Ryan Tubridy, Alan Corcoran. FM104: Strawberry Alarm Clock. 98FM: Tom Dunne, After Dark. Galway Bay FM. Anna Livia FM to mention just a few!
Not content to limit their performances to Ireland they have graced the stage at no less than six international Beatle Conventions in Liverpool, endearing themselves to a new loyal fan base of mixed nationalities. All this and two domestic conventions too!!
They have also found themselves performing at a number of celebrity weddings; Sharon Corr (The Corrs), Ryan Tubridy (RTÉ, 2FM presenter), Sean Dunne (Property Developer) & Nigel Williams (Welsh International Rugby Referee) to name a few.
The Classic Beatles have performed Christmas residencies in top hotels over Dublin and Wicklow. Sold Out Christmas shows in Clontarf Castle resulted in record breaking bar takings! The Arklow Bay Hotel, The Sheiling Hotel, The Grand Hotel Wicklow have all been host to sold out Classic Beatles Christmas Shows. Well, Christmas just wouldn’t be Christmas without The Classic Beatles!
A typical Classic Beatles show consists of two hours of the greatest songs in the Beatles’ songbook “performed with perfection and affection” - Evening Herald. The show features real album gems as well as the obvious big hits.
The Attention to detail doesn’t end with the delivery of the great songs, the band also partake in the witty banter for which The Beatles were equally famous. The detail is followed through to the look of the show. The start of which, finds them in exact replica velvet collared suits made famous on the Ed Sullivan Show to 73 million viewers in 1964, complete with mop-tops. At the mid way stage of the performance the band reappear dressed in the Sgt. Pepper outfits as worn by The Beatles on the cover of their ground breaking 1967 album. In the final stage of the show, all four members appear on stage dressed as their alter-egos with longer hair circa White Album / Abbey Road and bring the show to a powerful climax featuring many of the songs The Beatles themselves had never played live.
A Classic Beatles show brings all the joys of Beatledom to a whole new generation and allows first generation fans to relive the music that changed our lives forever. After the curtain falls, it’s not unusual for the fans to go away convinced that they actually saw The Beatles up there on stage...
Eileen & Dathaí
“A huge thanks for a really superb show. People have been commenting on you guys ever since - cheers for helping us celebrate a great day - I saw people dancing that night I've never seen dance before. Thanks again guys - superb....”
Neville & Corrie
“So many people commented on the band we just had to email you! Thank you so much for your professionalism, flexibility and above all, for making our wedding such a memorable day!”
David & Andrea
“We had a great night, all the guests are still talking about how great the band were. And thanks again for playing later than originally scheduled.”
Simon & Caroline
“Everyone loved your performance at our wedding. From my 7 year old Flower Girl to Paul's 77 year old Gran, the dancefloor was full for the whole night! Thanks for making our big day, HUGE!!”
Paul & Ciara
“Thank you for helping to make our wedding day so memorable. You guys were excellent and kept the floor full all night long. Everyone had a great day and thought the Classic Beatles were amazing. We can't wait to see you perform again and are constantly looking for reasons to hold another party and get the band in again!”
Paul & Liz
“As you know, we changed the date of our wedding so we could have you guys play. For us to have The Classic Beatles as our wedding band was too important. Our reception party is all we talked about on our honeymoon! We wish you guys the best of everything and will definitely be seeing you at one of your shows really soon.”
Dave & Niamh
“Brilliant night, brilliant band! The floor was hopping from start to finish. Simply Superb!!”
James & Sarah
The Classic Beatles were invited to perform for the Queen of England in March 2004, for a party in her honour at The Ritz Hotel in London. They even had her up dancing for their entire set, not too bad seeing as she’s met the real ones!
The band also had the pleasure of performing with the legendary “Fifth Beatle” & Producer, Sir George Martin with his seventy-piece orchestra for three sell-out and critically acclaimed performances in Dublin’s National Concert Hall in October 1999. And again, in 2001, The Classics were invited to London by Sir George to perform for an MTV Lennon Tribute Special. Band members for this event included Ex Paul McCartney guitarist Robbie McIntosh and keyboard Player Chris “Wix” Wickens, along with David Bowie band members Gail Ann Dorsey and Zachary Alford.
The Classic Beatles have also performed with ex Wings members; Denny Laine, Steve Holly & Laurence Juber on stage in Liverpool’s Adelphi Hotel Theatre in August 1994.
These are among the highlights of The Classic Beatles’ illustrious career, which began modestly in Dublin in the fall of 1990 (as The Quarrymen). The band are pioneers of the tribute scene in Ireland and paved the way for a plethora of tribute acts in the mid nineties. There isn’t a venue worth it’s salt the length and breadth of Ireland that this band hasn’t played. So popular was the band’s appeal by 1993 that they were invited to play live in front of over 60,000 people in Dublin’s Phoenix Park as part of a welcome home for Ireland’s returning World Cup soccer heroes. The band also performed live on the roof of a Dublin radio station to coincide with the anniversary of The Beatles last performance on the Apple rooftop thirty years to the day, to a frenzy of press and police attention.
The Classic Beatles have appeared on numerous Irish T.V. shows (The Den, Nighthawks, Secrets, Live @ Three, Kenny Live, F.I.S.H, Ardán, Ireland A.M.) and have been guests on various top rated radio shows; 2FM: Gerry Ryan, Ryan Tubridy, Alan Corcoran. FM104: Strawberry Alarm Clock. 98FM: Tom Dunne, After Dark. Galway Bay FM. Anna Livia FM to mention just a few!
Not content to limit their performances to Ireland they have graced the stage at no less than six international Beatle Conventions in Liverpool, endearing themselves to a new loyal fan base of mixed nationalities. All this and two domestic conventions too!!
They have also found themselves performing at a number of celebrity weddings; Sharon Corr (The Corrs), Ryan Tubridy (RTÉ, 2FM presenter), Sean Dunne (Property Developer) & Nigel Williams (Welsh International Rugby Referee) to name a few.
The Classic Beatles have performed Christmas residencies in top hotels over Dublin and Wicklow. Sold Out Christmas shows in Clontarf Castle resulted in record breaking bar takings! The Arklow Bay Hotel, The Sheiling Hotel, The Grand Hotel Wicklow have all been host to sold out Classic Beatles Christmas Shows. Well, Christmas just wouldn’t be Christmas without The Classic Beatles!
A typical Classic Beatles show consists of two hours of the greatest songs in the Beatles’ songbook “performed with perfection and affection” - Evening Herald. The show features real album gems as well as the obvious big hits.
The Attention to detail doesn’t end with the delivery of the great songs, the band also partake in the witty banter for which The Beatles were equally famous. The detail is followed through to the look of the show. The start of which, finds them in exact replica velvet collared suits made famous on the Ed Sullivan Show to 73 million viewers in 1964, complete with mop-tops. At the mid way stage of the performance the band reappear dressed in the Sgt. Pepper outfits as worn by The Beatles on the cover of their ground breaking 1967 album. In the final stage of the show, all four members appear on stage dressed as their alter-egos with longer hair circa White Album / Abbey Road and bring the show to a powerful climax featuring many of the songs The Beatles themselves had never played live.
A Classic Beatles show brings all the joys of Beatledom to a whole new generation and allows first generation fans to relive the music that changed our lives forever. After the curtain falls, it’s not unusual for the fans to go away convinced that they actually saw The Beatles up there on stage...
*****
“Just a big THANKS for the great music on Friday Night. It made the day and all our guests were very impressed with you!”Eileen & Dathaí
“A huge thanks for a really superb show. People have been commenting on you guys ever since - cheers for helping us celebrate a great day - I saw people dancing that night I've never seen dance before. Thanks again guys - superb....”
Neville & Corrie
“So many people commented on the band we just had to email you! Thank you so much for your professionalism, flexibility and above all, for making our wedding such a memorable day!”
David & Andrea
“We had a great night, all the guests are still talking about how great the band were. And thanks again for playing later than originally scheduled.”
Simon & Caroline
“Everyone loved your performance at our wedding. From my 7 year old Flower Girl to Paul's 77 year old Gran, the dancefloor was full for the whole night! Thanks for making our big day, HUGE!!”
Paul & Ciara
“Thank you for helping to make our wedding day so memorable. You guys were excellent and kept the floor full all night long. Everyone had a great day and thought the Classic Beatles were amazing. We can't wait to see you perform again and are constantly looking for reasons to hold another party and get the band in again!”
Paul & Liz
“As you know, we changed the date of our wedding so we could have you guys play. For us to have The Classic Beatles as our wedding band was too important. Our reception party is all we talked about on our honeymoon! We wish you guys the best of everything and will definitely be seeing you at one of your shows really soon.”
Dave & Niamh
“Brilliant night, brilliant band! The floor was hopping from start to finish. Simply Superb!!”
James & Sarah
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Watch them performing @ YOUTUBE.COM!
