THE BAND

Fran King

Vocals / Bass / Acoustic / Ukulele

Fran King fronts the band as Paul. He’s a founding member of pioneering tribute band “The Classic Beatles” (28 years) and has recently toured the world to rave reviews as Brian Wilson in the renowned tribute outfit “The Bootleg Beach Boys”. He’s an accomplished session singer with over 20 years experience, working with “The Sugababes, Texas, Cast, Brian Kennedy, Van Morrison” to name only a few.Fran has worked (twice) with Beatles legend “Sir George Martin” (1999 & 2004) & performed for Queen Elizabeth II (2004) among many celebrity clients. He has recorded & released three solo albums, another with acclaimed duo “Edisons”, and is one half of celebrated pop folk artists “Fear O’ Folk”. Frank is also an accomplished songwriter, he’s currently working with international artists on an array of projects.

Eleanor Kenny

Vocals / Keys

Eleanor is an accomplished singer with over 20 years experience on stage & in studio. With such venues as Vicar Street, Cork Opera House, Bord Gàis Theatre under her belt, to name only a few. She’s also one half of acclaimed pop folk duo, “Fear O’ Folk” currently winning new fans on the original music circuit in Ireland, drawing comparisons with contemporary artists such as Lana Del Ray. Eleanor brings a dynamic and authentic element to the stage when performing as “Linda” in McCartney: All the best, The Band.

Stephen McHale

Vocals / Guitar

Stephen McHale has worked extensively as a guitarist in a huge variety of genres, playing his own original music and as a session musician. As part of his band BARQ he has toured the US, Canada, and the UK as well as featuring at every major festival in Ireland including main stage appearances at Longitude and Body&Soul. As a sideman he has performed onstage with artists as diverse as Eddie Gomez, John Blackwell, Glen Hansard, Patrice Rushen, Róisín O, Perico Sambeat, Victor Mendoza, Piotr Orzechowski, Lethal Dialect, and Alain Perez. In 2018 Stephen was voted one of the top ten guitarists in Ireland by GoldenPlec music magazine.

Graham Carey

Drums

Graham just loves drumming. He has in excess of 20 years experience as a session musician & tutor. He’s a member of “Jack L’s” band, and a founding member of “Breathe: The Pink Floyd Experience”. He’s also a member of the Radiohead tribute “Karma Police”. Graham has toured North America & Europe and shared the stage with The Beautiful South, Jerry Fish & The Mud Bug Club, Ronan Keating and many many more well known artists.

Niall Donnelly

Vocals / Multi Instrumentalist

Niall Donnelly is a music biz veteran with over 25 years experience fronting bands and writing/recording songs. He has performed with and alongside Snow Patrol, Declan O’Rourke, Sharon Shannon, Damien Dempsey and Paddy Casey to name a few. He has had successful runs with his own bands Alligator, Sixteen Layers and Glittering Things. Niall has co written for others as well including ‘Flying Without Wings’ Wayne Hector and Stereophonics/Charlatans producer Jim Lowe. Lately he’s been performing as Bono in the internationally acclaimed U2 tribute ‘Rattle and Hum’. Niall was invited to join ‘McCartney All The Best’ as a vocalist/multi instrumentalist in 2024 and (although already insanely busy!) being a massive Beatle fan leapt at the opportunity! Never a dull moment