Based in Chapel Hill, NC, Beatles & 60's rock & roll band The BackBeat pleases crowds of all ages with hits from the Fab Four along with timeless classics from The Rolling Stones, The Kinks, The Monkees and more! Since 2001, The Backbeat have built a loyal following of college students and young-at-heart fans of all ages. Their repertoire spans The Beatles’ entire career, and they take great pride in striving to reproduce the songs as true to the originals as possible - including 3 and 4 part vocal harmonies. Fans young and old alike share the band’s enthusiasm and love for these hits, and a splendid time is guaranteed for all!
The BackBeat:
Paul Cole - bass guitar, vocals
Andrew "Nihilo" Edwards - rhythm guitar/keyboards, vocals
Zsolt David - drums, vocals
Barry Briggs - lead guitar, vocals
Ex-Members:
Chris Chamis - drums,vocals - June 2001 thru Dec 2007
John Covach - lead guitar - June 2001 thru March 2004
Jon Heames - lead guitar - March 2004 thru August 2007
Brad Newell - lead guitar - Sept 2007 thru Dec 2007
Ron Parent - lead guitar - Jan 2008 thru June 2011
Jay Manley - lead guitar - July 2011 thru Aug 2015
Keith Buckley - lead guitar 2017-2018
Upcoming engagements
July 27, 2018: Pittsboro Roadhouse, 39 West Street, Pittsboro 919-542-2432 8 pm to 11 pm, 8.00 at door. http://pittsbororoadhouse.com/
Sept 14, 2018: Union Point Park, 210 E Front St, New Bern, NC 6:30 pm to 9 pm, free!
Eve Carson Memorial concert 4/13/08
Beatles and 60s Rock&Roll
Presenting new lead guitarist Barry Briggs! July 2018
Charlotte EpiCentre April 30, 2015
At the Casbah 2013
Cat's Cradle, Oct 14, 2006
at WB Yeats, Fall 2003
Our new ride ;) April 2007
Many of the guitars we use in the BackBeat are authentic Beatles instruments, i.e. the same brands and models the Beatles used. Here are some links on Beatles equipment:
The Beatles and Rickenbacker Guitars
