2007 Best Tribute Band
Suburban
Nite-Life Magazine
2005
Beatlefest Champion
2004 Beatle Fest Runner-Up
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| Ron
Starr as Paul-Lead Vocals,
Harmony Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Keyboard |
Portraying Paul's boyish charm
while providing commanding showmanship and an amazing recreation
of McCartney's vocals, Ron captures the essence of Paul
McCartney like no other tribute artist before him .Ron has
entertained audiences worldwide from Las Vegas to Denmark and
has starred in many off broadway musicals and numerous
television appearances. Ron is also a graduate of the
prestigious DePaul University College of Music where he majored
in music performance, and performed in the orchestra, Jazz
Ensemble I & II, and the Concert Band and Wind Ensemble.
Posessing a superior voice over his contemporaries, Ron first
and foremost knows how to capture the Paul McCartney sound, and
his capability as a front man brings the energy needed to the
stage to bring Paul's music to life.
Performing on Guitar (acoustic and electric), lead and harmony
vocals, bass and keyboards, Ron performs one of the finest
portrayal's of Paul McCartney in the world. |
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| Erin
Fishler as Linda- Harmony
Vocals, Keyboard |
The other half of the founding duo
of Wings was Linda McCartney. Erin Fishler brings to the stage
the infectious enthusiasm and warm charm that was always evident
during Linda's year's performing on stage with Paul. Erin's
immense talent fill out the sweet harmonies that Band on the Run
replicates so well. Erin holds a masters degree in music
performance, and has performed regularly in show bands, studio
stettings, country music bands, all original bands, as well as,
teaching piano full time. A true professional on stage and off,
with an absolutely beautiful voice, and excellent piano skills.
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| John
Ashly as Denny Laine- Rhythm
Guitar, Bass |
We've got Paul, we've got Linda,
and we have Denny, rounding out the three
founding members of Paul McCartney's Band Wings. John Ashly
gives us the final ingredient in making our show the most
authentic Wings tribute anywhere. John not only looks like Denny
Laine, he brings to the stage a love for the music of Paul
McCartney, and a high pedigree of musicianship. Performing on
2nd guitar and Bass, acoustic guitar and harmony vocals, and his
excellent stage presence, John truly fills the Denny Laine role
missing from other McCartney Tributes.
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| Jim
Workman as Jimmy McCulloch- Lead
Guitar, Harmony Vocals |
When Paul McCartney added the 21
year old Jimmy McCullough to the Wings lineup (formerly of
Thunderclap Newman fame) in 1974, the classic and most memorable
Wings sound was created. Jim Workman covers the unique guitar
stylings that were so integral to the Wings Over America tour.
Performing sizzling guitar parts that made Wing's music come
alive in the 70's, Jim Workman has been a phenomenal addition to
Band on the Run, just as McCullough was to Paul McCartneyand
Wings.
Jim originally hails from the Sunshine State of Florida. Jim
has performed with some big names around the Chicago rock scene
like: the Bad Examples, The Kathy
Richardson Band, Mirage (a tribute to Fleetwood Mac)and most
recently, the Loose Screws. Jim workman can also be seen
performing around the Chicago area as a solo artist at many
venues, playing both acoustic and electric guitar. |
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| Russ
Weber as Joe English- Drums,
Harmony Vocals, Comedy |
The unsung hero of any band is
usually the drummer, but Russ Weber stands way out ahead of his
colleagues behind a drum kit. Russ may be young, but it he is
highly pedigreed. A graduate of the famed Berklee College of
Music, Russ brings a youthful exuberence to the stage, and
tremendous stage presence for a drummer. His stylings resemble
those of Ringo Starr, but he can also rock out like Keith Moon
or settle back and play an incredible groove on disco, jazz and
blues.
Known as "Rusty" to his friends, he has performed
with the bands Sir Paul, Retropolitan, Camaflague Guru, Beatle
Soup and Face Value to name a few. |
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| Jim
Teister-Ed Rusk-Chuck Sloka -
Horn Section |
In 1973 Paul
McCartney added horns to Wings recordings in the studio, and was
one of the first touring bands to include a full horn section.
Evident on songs such as Jet, Live and Let Die, Silly Love
Songs, Letting Go and Coming Up....live horns played an integral
role to the Live energy of Paul McCartney and Wings shows.
Chuck Sloka is the bands musical director and meticulously
recreated charts, accurately depicting the true horn parts
evident in the music. These three gentleman can perform
everything from Blood Sweat and Tears, to Chicago, to Elvis in
Vegas, to the timeless music of Wings and the Beatles. |
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