[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

I've seen the youtube videos and they do look pretty decent. I have seen pretty much all of the Beatles tribute bands out there and have spent some time playing on some of them. I don't know how these people can lay claim to "The world's #1 Beatles Tribute" unless that is actually their corporate name.

Coming from a background where I have studied The Beatles and their music for most of my life, I have a bit of a difficult time watching Beatles tribute bands. I simply have too much knowledge and information. I notice all of the little details that most people don't consciously notice, but go into what makes an accurate tribute. Little things like what kind of guitars are used on what songs and if the guitars have the right pickups and correct knobs disturb me when I'm watching a show. Is Ringo using a modern version of a Ludwig OBP drum kit or an authentic 1960s kit? Do they use new modern boom mic stands or authentic ones like The Beatles used? Now someone like me might be the only one who notices little things like this, but I believe that subconciously they give people the feeling of authenticity.

So, it's difficult for me to be objective when seeing Beatles tribute bands.

For my money, the best Beatles tribute band I've seen is The Fab Four. I'm hoping to get them booked into The Sharon next March. 1964, The Tribute is also outstanding as is Rain.

But, if there are still tickets left for these guys I'll probably go and see them. I'd like to see if they compare to the best that I've seen.