Vina Robles Amphitheatre is excited to welcome The Fab Four: The Ultimate Tribute on Saturday, August 15, for an unforgettable evening celebrating the timeless music of The Beatles.
ABOUT THE FAB FOUR
“The Fab Four – The Ultimate Tribute” is undoubtedly the ultimate Beatles tribute. With uncanny, note-for-note live renditions of The Beatles' greatest classics, The Fab Four will transport audiences back in time to experience the magic of John, Paul, George and Ringo. This loving tribute has amazed audiences around the world, with performances in Japan, Malaysia, France, Hong Kong, the United Kingdom, Germany, Mexico and Brazil.
During the performance, fans will hear record-perfect live renditions of beloved songs including “Can’t Buy Me Love,” “Yesterday,” “A Day in the Life,” “Penny Lane,” “Here Comes the Sun,” “Hey Jude” and many more.
The Fab Four's widely acclaimed Public Television special, “The Fab Four – The Ultimate Tribute” — winner of an Emmy Award and four Telly Awards — was produced by Executive Producers Dr. Travis Fox and Brenda Markstein of MindFox Productions, LLC, directed by renowned Director Mark Lucas and Assistant Director Burke Doeren of MindFox Productions, LLC, and distributed by International Media. “The Fab Four: The Ultimate Tribute” was captured at the historic Pechanga Resort Casino Theater on January 6, 2012. The 1,250-seat theater has hosted more than 500 concerts by top artists since opening in 2002.
Ron McNeil, who portrays John Lennon, has performed around the world, including in Japan, Hong Kong, Argentina and before an audience of more than 30,000 people in Brazil. In Malaysia, he was invited to perform for the Prime Minister during a special engagement. He was also selected to perform at numerous events promoting The Beatles Anthology video release by Turner Home Entertainment. Each night, his moving rendition of “Imagine” captures the spirit of the legendary musician.
Gavin Pring, who portrays George Harrison, was born and raised in Liverpool, England — the birthplace of The Beatles. Bearing a remarkable resemblance to Harrison, his natural wit and charm have earned him acclaim around the world. He has performed internationally and has even shared the stage with Sir Paul McCartney himself. His attention to detail has made him one of the most celebrated tribute performers in the industry.
Erik Fidel, a self-taught musician from Sacramento, California, has been captivated by The Beatles since the age of six. Since then, he has traveled the world as a multi-instrumentalist, performing drums, bass, keyboards and guitar with various touring groups. He found his niche recreating Ringo Starr’s distinctive drumming style and brings Ringo's unmistakable energy and fun-loving stage presence to The Fab Four.
Ardy Sarraf has been acclaimed by both Beatles fans and critics as one of the finest musicians to portray the youthful Paul McCartney. He has toured extensively throughout Japan, Korea, Guam and Puerto Rico, and has shared the stage with artists including Bruce Springsteen, Micky Dolenz and John Fogerty. His left-handed bass playing, record-accurate vocals and ability to perform piano on songs such as “Hey Jude” and “Let It Be” create an authentic tribute that will have audiences doing a double take.