Cavern's line up has changed from its early days as a duo see our history on the blog pages, presently Cavern's members are:
John Charles, vocals, Harmonica
Glenn Mitchell, Rhythm Guitar, vocals.
Glen Griffiths, Lead Guitar, vocals
Derek Griffiths, Bass Guitar, vocals.
Dino Tamburrini, Drums, vocals.
Influences
Early Mersey Beat, The Mersey Sound, The Liverpool Sound from hundreds of groups likeThe Beatles, The Searchers, Swinging Blue Jeans, The Big Three, Gerry and the Pacemakers, Howie Casy and the Seniors, The Chants, Lee Curtis and the All Stars, The Dakotas, Billy J Kramer, The Dennisons, Jeff Nugent, The Undertakers, The Mojo's, The Escorts, Faron's Flamingo's, Rory Storm and the Hurricanes, The Fourmost, Johny Gustafson, The Hideaways, Tony Jackson, The Merseybeats, The Merseys, The Remo Four, Earl Preston and the TT's, Johnny Sandon, Sonny Webb and the Cascades, Feddie Starr and the Midnighters, Kingsize Taylor and the Dominoes, Cy Tucker, The Quarrymen, Derry Wilkie, Pete Best, Bob Wooler, Stuart Sutcliffe, Mr Brian Epstien.
The British Beat groups from Manchester to Birmingham to London, groups like The Hollies, Freddie and the Dreamers, Hermans Hermits, The Move, The Moody Blues, The Rolling Stones, The Kinks, Manfred Mann.
Motown, R&B, Rock and Roll, Buddy Holly, early Elvis, Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Eddie Cochran, Jerry lee Lewis and many others who influenced Liverpool bands during the years 1956-1965.
Sounds Like
"Watching you, made me stop in my tracks, I was taken back to those wonderful days."
- Joe Flannery, Beatles Booking manager and friend of Brian Epstien 2006
"I would just like to thank these guys who along with you help keep the Mersey beat flag flying, my support band for this great weekend, a fantastic show reminded me of when I was a lad down the Cavern, folks Cavern, thanks lads."
- Michael Pender, Warners Sixties Weekend 2006
"Fantastic day, you certainly got the audience going, everyone forgot the other Beatles were not on stage, you had Beatlemania on your own."
- Manager Pan American Club, Albert Dock, Liverpool, Beatles Festival Performance 2007
"Thanks so much for your excellent performance, the stage was a great success"- Jamie Bowman Press officer, The Beatles Story, Albert Dock, Liverpool 2008
"Imagine if you could have a mix of the entire British Sixties performers and groups from 1962-69 and you have on stage Cavern Mersey Beat tribute, I've seen many tribute shows from full bands over the years, these guys do it all on their own, a fun, vibrant, and colourful show, they know just what the audience want, a polished and professional show that puts a lot of full sized tribute acts to shame, brilliant..."
- Local Entertainments Paper Review 2007
"Cavern's live performances are notorious for being fast, fun and vibrant, and with it being a dancing show expect plenty of swinging rock and roll. If you fancy a night of quality music nostalgia, be sure not to miss Cavern when they perform near you..."
- Local Entertainments paper review 2008
"you made our company do a fantastic success, the music was fantastic, with all our guests dressed in Sixties costumes and you guys as well it was really like going back in time, thanks again for your help in making what will be an unforgettable evening for all of us."
- Managing Director Eccles Finance Company 2007
"We have had a great Christmas season and our tribute party nights have been a great success, you guys really put on a great lively show and to be honest yours was the best nights, looking forward to you doing it all again for us next year."
- Gareth, Owner Nant Hall Hotel, North Wales 2007
"Just had to write and thank you for making our wedding such a memorable one, our guests and ourselves had a fantastic evening your music was spot on and everyone of all the ages we had as guests enjoyed themselves, thank you very much and hope we can book you again sometime for our anniversary."
- Elizabeth And Simon, The Royal Hotel, Cardiff 2007
Cavern perform a Sixties tribute show that recreates the vibrant sounds and atmosphere of the Swinging Sixties era, from the famous Beat groups from Liverpool and the UK, performing classic hits from groups like The Beatles, The Searchers, The Swinging Blue Jeans, The Hollies, Gerry and the Pacemakers, Herman's Hermits, The Trogg's, Manfred Mann, The Mersey Beats, The Rolling Stones, The Monkee's, and many other great groups from the fabulous Sixties.
Cavern are a Five piece group and their line up bringings back memories of bands like Hermans Hermits, Billy J Kramer and the Dakotas, Brian Poole and the Tremoloes, Freddie and the Dreamers and many more.
Cavern bring The Sixties back to life, taking the audience on a magical musical history tour, through One of the greatest musical decades of all time showcasing acts that have appeared at the famous Cavern club in Liverpool during the Sixties. It's a fast and vibrant show, designed to get everyone dancing along, as near a recreation of a Sixties pop concert like Ready Steady Go, Top of the Pops as you can get.
Cavern use original instruments from the period, including a Rickenbacker 325, Epiphone Casino, Gibson J160E and the famous Hofner Violin Beatle Bass, and a five piece Ludwig drum kit, together with the classic Vox AC 30 amplifiers.
Cavern faithfully recreate the original recordings as closely as possible, performing Live vocals/harmonies to give a complete full and authentic sound, the ultimate Sixties musical experience.
Cavern are fully self contained including P.A and lighting and hold full Public Liability insurance.
Cavern perform in front of a specially made full size backdrops designed to take the audience right back to the Cavern club and the Swinging Sixties, the illusion is completed by the classic Beat group stage clothes of Black thin lapeled suits, narrow leg trousers, White button down collared shirts, thin ties and the famous Cuban heeled Black Beatle boots.
Cavern have performed their unique show all over the UK and abroad, they are available for any type of function, from corporate entertainment to private parties, hotels, holiday centres, outdoor festivals, social clubs, and theatres.
In 2007 they have had the honour of being asked to perform at the annual Beatles festival in Liverpool.
In 2008 the boys were asked to appear again for the festival held in Liverpool's capital of culture year, the boy's performed a headline slot to over 10,000 Beatles fans from around the world on a floating stage on the Albert dock right on the river Mersey, once again the Mersey sound and The music of the Beatles and Liverpool Beat groups was heard across the Liverpool waterfront.
For a great night of Sixties nostalgia, performing classic numbers from both the Liverpool and British Beat groups of the Sixties, classic hits in a fun packed, fast and vibrant show let Cavern take you back to the beginnings of the Swinging Sixties and the birth of Beatlemania.
Cavern can be booked direct on
Telephone 01745 355977
Mobile 07769856164
Email
cavernsixtiestributeband@yahoo.co.uk
Cavern are also pleased to be associated with one of the leading UK entertainment agencies Scott Jordan Entertainment, a link to our web page on their site is below
Hi Glenn, Good to hear from you, great to see so many gigs in the diary for you and the boys next year. Got the Abbey Road and Rubber Soul cds from Morrisons - sound fantastic, like listening to them in 3D ! I..m definately going to get all of them (bit by bit). See you soon. Keep rocking ! Johnny.
Hello CAVERN people thank you, fuers accept the friendship! Beers up, i salute you. Cheers to the Merseybeat-Music!!! Best Rocker-Greetz from Germany! Reiner
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