Formed in 2004, ABBEY RODE is a critically-acclaimed Houston-based tribute band performing the greatest hits of the world's greatest rock band - the BEATLES!!! Unlike other Beatles tribute bands, we don't dress like the Beatles and we don't act like the Beatles - we just sound like them! In addition, we focus on all of the Beatles' greatest hits, not just the songs from the "touring years." We also play those "hidden gems" that you won't hear anywhere else, as well as a few "solo" songs from the post-Beatles era. All four members of ABBEY RODE sing lead and backing vocals. All instruments are played live - no tapes or backing tracks are used! ABBEY RODE performs its Beatles show at festivals, clubs, casinos and private, corporate and charity events in southeast Texas and the surrounding region. So join us at one of our next performances, and experience the sounds of the Beatles as they haven't been heard for forty years - you won't be disappointed!!
NEXT SHOW - Saturday, January 21, 2012
at Jackie's Brickhouse in Kemah, Texas
(with Already Gone - Eagles tribute band)!
JOHNNY ONO
(vocals, guitars, keyboards
and harmonica)
Johnny is the youngest member of Abbey Rode but is nevertheless an old soul. Born and raised in Houston, Texas, he grew up listening to music that others might classify as "Oldies". He picked up the guitar at age twenty-one and began playing the piano a year later, drawing heavy inspiration from various artists of the 50's and 60's. Besides playing music, he enjoys art, drawing, writing, reading and film. He's described by his friends and family as fun, laid back and a little crazy. He sings lead on many songs performed by Abbey Rode, including "She Loves You", "Come Together, Please Please Me", and "Revolution".
JAY BOURGEOIS
(vocals, bass guitar)
Jay was born in New Orleans, where he displayed an early interest in music, learning to play trumpet by age 6. At age 12, a friend introduced him to the music of the Beatles, and he soon put aside the trumpet in favor of guitar and then bass. He performed with several rock bands while in high school and college. After relocating to Houston, Texas in 2001, he answered an ad placed by Bill Thompson, seeking "musicians to form a Beatles tribute band", and soon became a founding member of Abbey Rode. Jay sings lead on such songs as "Can't Buy Me Love", "Ticket to Ride", "Penny Lane", and "Get Back".
MARTY COMEAUX
(vocals, guitars)
Marty was born and raised in Baytown, Texas, and began playing guitar at age 15. Inspired by the music of the 60’s and 70’s, he was soon performing classic songs by bands such as Cream, Ted Nugent and Aerosmith. He also began acquiring vintage instruments and amplifiers, including classic Vox amps. Through it all, the Beatles remained his biggest influence, so when the opportunity arose to join Abbey Rode in 2009, he jumped at the chance to perform some of the most recognizable guitar riffs in history. Marty sings lead on many songs such as "Twist and Shout", "“All My Loving”", “"A Hard Day’s Night"”, and "“Here Comes the Sun"”.
BILL THOMPSON
(vocals, drums)
Bill is from New Haven, Connecticut. He began his drumming career at age 5 and soon was performing with jazz and rock bands throughout the Northeast. He relocated to Houston in the 1990's and quickly settled into the local rock scene. Bill is a lifelong Beatles fan, having seen the Fab Four at Shea Stadium in 1966, and so it was his idea to form Abbey Rode. Bill's influences include Joe Morello, Louis Bellson, Buddy Rich and Gene Krupa (he's met all four in person) as well as Ringo Starr, Ginger Baker, Carmine Appice and Tommy Aldridge. Bill takes his turn singing lead vocals on such songs as "Nowhere Man", "Obladi Oblada" and "Magical Mystery Tour".
UPCOMING SHOWS
SATURDAY JAN. 21, 2012 at Jackie's Brickhouse (with Already Gone - Eagles tribute band). New songs, new show! Let's start the year off with a bang at Jackie's Brickhouse in Kemah, Texas! The club is located at 1053 Marina Bay Dr. (FM 2094). See you there!
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