05-14 Ron McNeil, founding member of The Fab Four - The Ultimate Tribute, invites you to relive the magic of the Beatles.
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Cover and tribute bands are part of today’s musical ambiance. They pick up where the originals bands left off. And as many original bands step out of the limelight, Tribute bands carry on the music and more. And we thought we would highlight one of the biggest tribute bands in today’s interview.
Today, we are stepping into a time machine and heading straight to the heart of Beatlemania. Our guest today is not just performer—he is an absolute master of musical illusion.
We are talking with Ron McNeil of The Fab Four, universally acclaimed as The Ultimate Tribute to the greatest band in rock history.
Founded by Ron McNeil and Arty Sarraf, this group has spent almost three decades elevating the art of the tribute band to historic heights. We're talking about an Emmy Award-winning ensemble that doesn't just play the music—they embody it. From their uncanny vocal harmonies down to the hyper-precise details, like bassist Arty Sarraf completely teaching himself to play the bass left-handed just to perfectly mirror Paul McCartney!
They’ve packed massive venues worldwide, starred in their own hit PBS specials, and brought the magic of John, Paul, George, and Ringo to entirely new generations.
Whether you’re a lifelong fan of the lads from Liverpool or discovering the magic for the first time, get ready for an incredible conversation about gear, grit, and what it takes to replicate perfection.
Show Notes:
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Website: https://www.thefabfour.com/
Follow the band on social media:
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fabfourband
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fabfourband/?hl=en
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BIG TOUR DATES:
October 15, 2026 at 8:00 pm Westbury Music Fair - Westbury, NY
October 16, 2026 at 7:30 pm Scottish Rite Auditorium - Collingswood, NJ
October 17, 2026 at 7:30 pm F. M. Kirby Center - Wilkes-Barre, PA
October 23, 2026 at 8:00 pm Clyde Theatre - Fort Wayne, IN
October 24, 2026 at 8:00 pm Northfield Park Racino - Northfield, OH
October 25, 2026 at 7:00 pm Taft Theatre - Cincinnati, OH
November 04, 2026 at 7:00 pm Tuacahn Amphitheatre - Ivins, UT
November 06, 2026 at 8:00 pm Buckhead Theatre - Atlanta, GA
November 06, 2026 at 7:30 pm Elsinore Theatre - Salem, OR
November 07, 2026 at 7:30 pm Tower Theatre - Bend, OR
November 07, 2026 at 7:30 pm The Lyric Theatre - Birmingham, AL
November 13, 2026 at 7:30 pm Meyer Theatre - Green Bay, WI
November 13, 2026 at 7:30 pm Santander Performing Arts Center - Reading, PA
November 14, 2026 at 7:30 pm Pantages Theatre - Minneapolis, MN
November 19, 2026 at 7:30 pm Pensacola Saenger Theatre - Pensacola, FL
November 20, 2026 at 7:30 pm Majestic Theatre - Dallas, TX
November 20, 2026 at 7:30 pm Palace of Fine Arts - San Francisco, CA
November 21, 2026 at 7:30 pm Crest Theatre - Sacramento, CA
November 21, 2026 at 7:00 pm House of Blues - Houston, TX
November 27, 2026 at 7:30 pm Mesa Arts Center - Mesa, AZ
November 28, 2026 at 7:30 pm Fox Theatre - Tucson, AZ
November 29, 2026 at 8:00 pm The Grove of Anaheim - Anaheim, CA
December 02, 2026 at 7:30 pm Colonial Theatre - Idaho Falls, ID
December 03, 2026 at 7:30 pm The Egyptian Theatre - Boise, ID
December 04, 2026 at 7:30 pm Moore Theatre - Seattle, WA
December 09, 2026 at 7:30 pm King Center PAC - Melbourne, FL
December 10, 2026 at 7:30 pm The Parker - Ft Lauderdale, FL
December 11, 2026 at 7:30 pm Barbara B Mann PAC - Ft Myers, FL
December 12, 2026 at 7:30 pm Tampa Theatre - Tampa, FL
December 13, 2026 at 7:30 pm Ponte Vedra Concert Hall - Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
January 08, 2027 at 7:30 pm Byham Theater - Pittsburgh, PA
January 09, 2027 at 7:30 pm Warner Theatre - Erie, PA
May 01, 2027 at 8:00 pm Mayo Performing Arts Center - Morristown, NJ
Feel like joining the band in Greece? Well here is the info….
The Fab Four - Public TV Promo Teaser - https://youtu.be/yvBG8mLXnVE?si=v6xZF6LPxjhg10MP
The Fab Four Orchestra Show (highlights) - https://youtu.be/lOl0cokpnSI?si=yCkwhUDI4I8K27V_
"She Loves You" by The Fab Four - The Ultimate Beatles Tribute -https://youtu.be/uq5lLTotSxA?si=J4jZHOcYL-pc_e1o
"I Saw Her Standing There" - The Fab Four - The Ultimate Tribute -https://youtu.be/2jT8Mg6CHdI?si=2Q_zB4JfQ1ZKGCMI
"Sgt. Pepper's/With a Little Help From My Friends" - FRONT ROW December 21, 2013 LIVE - https://youtu.be/-TMGcyBfOEw?si=6fkhmsAF5b7g8oHV
"Penny Lane" - City Winery - FRONT ROW December 21, 2013 Live - https://youtu.be/NnC5wLIb1Ns?si=yWA-XQhfxV1rGj-A
"Revolution" - City Winery - FIRST ROW December 21, 2013 LIVE - https://youtu.be/FWPGxRnp_X4?si=k58cQ9kXy8t0mp06
"Your Mother Should Know" - OC Fair, Costa Mesa (August 2, 2025) - https://youtu.be/_XtwBNyBBsU?si=GsyRrAWuE_xoQroA
The Fab Four on Ellen's Really Big Show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mNTG4b4oOOE&t=37s
Rock Band – The Beatles video Game: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rbe5mpI16KA
If you are interested in the Linda McCartney documentary, check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJ6qb_f5f_o
Photo: jonathan weingarten
Photo: jonathan weingarten
Photo: jonathan weingarten
photo: jim farr, jim gable, gordon smith & joe osuna
Photo:
Rita & cw chilling with the guys before going on stage at the Pacific amphitheatre