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, Chuck Berry, The Kinks 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
Jay Manley - lead guitar, vocals
Zsolt David - drums, 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
Upcoming engagements
Feb 7, 2015 Greensboro Symphony Fundraiser, "Name That Tune" , Greensboro Country Club, 7 pm. Tickets from 125.00 http://greensborosymphony.org/support/name-that-tune
Feb 14, 2015 wedding, Greensboro NC
Feb 21, 2015 Abbey Rd Tavern, 1195 West Chatham St, Cary NC (919)481-4434 9 pm to 12 midnight. http://abbeyroadcary.com/
April 18, 2015: The Pittsboro Roadhouse 39 West Street, Pittsboro NC 8:00 pm 6.00 cover, 919-542-2432 http://pittsbororoadhouse.com/
June 13, 2015 wedding, Chapel Hill NC
July 29, 2015 (Weds) Summer Concert Series, Sunset Beach NC 6:30 - 8:30 pm http://www.sunsetbeachconcerts.com/bands---sponsors.html
Eve Carson Memorial concert 4/13/08
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Beatles and 60s Rock&Roll
At the Casbah 2013
Live Video!
Rock & Roll Music (from UNC Dance Marathon Feb 21, 2009)
I Saw Her Standing There, February 2008
New soundfiles from BackBeat Studios!
Go to our new Reverb Nation page
Holly Springs, Feb '09
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
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Paul Cole click here
Andrew Edwards click here
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum
