The Magical History Tour Behind The McCartney Tribute Collection
The Beatles were my classroom from an early age. As a kid, I would play my parents’ albums and singles over and over again. All I ever wanted to be was Paul McCartney. I even had a cheap old Spanish guitar, but being naturally left-handed, it was tough to learn. Sadly, no one in my family was musical enough to tell me to just turn the guitar upside down to make it easier, so I struggled through the chords right-handed. Today, I am finally righting that old wrong, slowly relearning to play the instrument the natural way.That early obsession paved the way for a lifetime in music. I spent years cutting my teeth in local bands before progressing to theatre work and eventually enjoying a successful recording and touring career as a session player. Through it all, I always retained a persistent itch to do something truly “Beatle-y.” However, as anyone who has ever been in a group will testify, getting the right musicians involved is usually like herding cats.
The turning point came in late 2022 when my Mum unexpectedly passed away. She was always my biggest supporter and her frequent advice finally hit home: “Pull your finger out and get the Beatles thing done.”Taking that leap in her honour was the best decision I ever made. Now, I am travelling the country and beyond, having the absolute time of my life playing some of the greatest songs ever written.The result of that journey is The McCartney Tribute Collection—and it is definitely not your average Beatles tribute act. This is a high-energy, two-hour solo show that celebrates the timeless classics of The Beatles, Wings, and Paul McCartney’s solo career. The performance combines live instruments with full, real-band recorded backing tracks and bespoke, nostalgic videos projected on-screen for every single song. It is an immersive, generation-spanning experience that has taken me from the legendary Cavern Club to Glastonbury glampers, overseas stages, and even onto the Mull of Kintyre beach to perform alongside the Campbeltown Pipe and Drums.
