At I-BFD, we love Beatles-Freaks of all types.
Musicians and Bands included!
In fact, every month from 2008-2009 we selected our favorite
cover or tribute band & gave them the main stage
on our homepage.

Previous Artists of the Month

Dec '09

Apple Jam: is a Seattle based band that was form in 2005. Their recently released album is a collection of 15 songs composed by, but never recorded by the Beatles! Band members are Rick Lovrovich (founder & bass player), Jon Bolton (drums), Mike Mattingly (guitar), Johnny Jones (keyboards) and Kurtis Dengler (guitar) : For more information on Apple Jam, go to: their website.

Nov '09

Christina Trillo: is an 18 year old singer from southern California with an incredible voice and flare for singing Beatles songs. Christina recently wowed the crowds at Beatles Fest West with vocal talents. You can learn more about Christina and hear her renditions of several Beatles songs on her website her : MySpace site.

Oct '09

The Vals: hail from Belfast, Ireland and just blew me away with the Beatlesque style of their original songs. The band members are: Paul Doherty, Owen Duffy, Marty Malone, Ronnie Cartwright and Matt Rice. And...they've had the honor of being recognized by Yoko Ono. You can learn more, find out about their new album and hear The Vals at their website .

Sept '09

Moot: is an outstanding musician from the United Kingdom. When you hear his songs you can hear that his musical artistry has been heavily influenced by the music of the Beatles. And for this reason, we're proud to have him as our Artist of the Month. You can learn more about Moot on MySpace or at: Facebook.

Aug '09

Jude Kessler: has spent 20 years of her life researching every step & detail of John Lennon's life to write, "Shoulda Been There", the first in a five part book series. She's made seven trips to Liverpool & been named an honorary Liverpudlian. Jude's books are a work of love with the first installment being 700+ pages. You can read about Jude on MySpace or at: www.OnTheRocksBooks.com.

July '09

The Smithereens: are an outstanding power-pop band based out of New Jersey that have put out two Beatles tribute albums in the past two years: Meet the Smithereens and B-Sides The Beatles. Band members Jim Babjak, Pat DiNizio, Dennis Diken and Severo Jarnacion give a live performance that is not to be missed. You can learn more about The Smithereens on MySpace or at: www.OfficialSmithereens.com.

June '09

Alan Bernhoft isn't just another John Lennon impersonator as seen here on YouTube. Alan has also written and recorded songs in a style that sound so close to the Fab Four, he's called his newly released album "Beatlesque One". Six of the songs on his album can be heard in the movie, "Desperately Seeking Paul McCartney". You can hear and learn more about Alan on www.AlanBernhoft.com or MySpace or IMDB. We hope Alan amazes you like he did us!

May '09

The Eggmen: of Austin, TX have the distinct honor of being named the Best Cover Band for 7 years at the annual Austin Music Awards! We think that'a pretty damn impressive since they hail from the 'Live Music Capital of the World'. I-BFD thinks this is a band you're really going to want to check out. You can learn more about The Eggmen on MySpace or at: www.Eggmen.com.

Apr '09

Scott Erickson: is an outstanding solo musician based out of Bloomsburg, PA. Scott considers the Beatles one of his main influences and performs many of their songs in his live performances. He has also jammed with former McCartney & Ringo Starr sidemen, Hamish Stuart & Robbie McIntosh! You can learn more about Scott on MySpace or at: www.ScottEricksonMusic.com.

Mar '09

Cliff Hillis: is an amazing musician who currently resides in Phoenixville, PA. When Cliff isn't out promoting his new solo album "The Long Now", his band enjoys playing Beatles songs...so much so, they've been known to perform as "The Threetles". You can learn more about this artist, his upcoming shows, hear tunes from his new album and sign up for his mailing list at: www.CliffHillis.com or you can check out Cliff and become his friend on MySpace.

Feb '09

Love Me Do: The Beatles Tribute hails from New York, NY! This awesome tribute band is made up of veteran musicians Pete Michaels on guitar, Roger Lipson on bass, Evan Blonder on lead guitar and Sparkie Sandler on drums. You can learn more about this band & find out more about their upcoming show at Baby Bistro at: www.LoveMeDoTribute.com or you can check them out and become their friend on MySpace.

Dec '08

Just Four Guys is a web-based Beatles radio show and podcast based in Martha's Vineyard. The show is hosted and produced by Ray Whitaker. You can listen to Just Four Guys every Tuesday on MVYRadio.com or you can download a podcast of a previous show. Which ever way you choose, we highly recommend you give Ray a listen. He can also be found on MySpace.

Nov '08

Drunken Failures is the band that never was. Made up of various musicians on the internet, this band managed to record an entire of CD of Beatles covers and parodies without ever being in the same studio. Go to this website to learn more and download the entire CD: Multitrackers. We think once you hear how amazing these songs are, you'll understand why we named them our artist of the month.

Oct '08

Shannon is widely regarded as "The World's Greatest Beatles Artist" and was commissioned to create 110 original pieces of artwork for the Hard Days Night Hotel in Liverpool. She is also the Art Director for the Broadway play "And In The End". Shannon is an artist, musician and a true inspiration. We're honored to make her our Artist of the Month! For more info, songs, and artistic creatios by Shannon, go to her website: The Shannon Gallery or MySpace.

Sept '08

Luv Me Deux is an amazing All-Girl Beatles tribute band based in Orlando, FL that got it's humble beginnings in 2006 with weekly gigs at a brewery. Now considered a must-see at The Fest for Beatles Fans, Luv Me Deux is made up of Pattie Noah and Sharon Richards. For more info, songs, videos and schedules of upcoming gigs, go to their website: Luv Me Deux, MySpace or Facebook. (Photo taken at Strawberry Field, Liverpool by Gerard Fleming)

Aug. '08

Beatles For Sale is a New England-based Beatles tribute band that is committed to recreating the sounds of the Beatles live in concert. Considered one of New England's Premiere Beatles tribute bands, Beatles for Sale is made up of Joe Budroe, Dennis Cummins, Mike Christian, Steve Caisse and Dan Kirouac. For more info, go to their website: Beatles for Sale (for best effect use IE) or MySpace. Be sure to sign their guestbook & say "Congrats" on being Artist of the Month!

July '08

May Pang: the one time girlfriend of John Lennon, is our pick for July's Artist of the Month! May has made many a contribution to the art world, but it's her book, Instamatic Karma, with photographs of John and Julian that have impressed us the most. If you ever have the opportunity, attend one of her lectures and book signings. You won't regret it! For more info, go to May's Website or her MySpace. You can add her as a friend and say "Congrats" on being Artist of the Month!

June '08

Abbey Rode: is a critically-acclaimed Houston-based tribute band performing the greatest hits of the world's greatest rock band - the BEATLES!!! If you're ever in Texas be sure to check these guys out. They may not look or dress like the Fab Four, but they sound like them! For more info, go to their MySpace add them as a friend and say "Congrats" on being Artist of the Month!

May '08

The Cryers from Freehold, NJ is one of the busiest bands around! This band, made up of Jeff Brown, Belle Liao, Joe Orlando & Tommy Seesellberg, has headlined with Laurence Juber , Denny Laine & The Pete Best Band, just to name a few. Not only do they do fab covers of The Beatles, they have some great tunes of their very own. You can check them, their hits and their busy schedule out at: The Cryers.

April '08

Band on the Run can take their audiences on a musical and visual flight throught the Paul McCartney and Wings galaxy. Named 2007's Best Tribute Band in Chicago, this Paul McCartney and Wings tribute band is made up of Ron Starr, Erin Fishler, John Ashly, Jim Workman, Russ Weber and Jim Teister-Ed Rusk-Chuck Sloka on horns. For more info, go to their website: Band on the Run or MySpace. Be sure to sign their guestbook & say "Congrats" on being Artist of the Month!

Mar. '08

BEATLES UP: vocal music - unplugged - unusual: The Beatles like you never heard them before. Hailing from Regensburg, Germany, BEATLES UP gives the Beatles hits a new sound while still maintaining each songs integrity. Check out their German version of "I Will" or the doo-wop version of "Oh Darling". Have you ever heard a gospel "Let It Be"? or "Girl" in reggae style? For more information, go to their website: BEATLES UP (in German) or check them out on MySpace.

Feb '08

Michael Kropp: Michael Kropp is a versatile musician based in Southeastern PA. Michael plays classic and modern rock covers, but particularly loves playing tunes from the British Invasion-era, especially The Beatles. Yeah yeah yeah! For schedule info and sound samples, check him out on MySpace. For even more info, contact Michael and request that he send you his FREE homemade promotional packet (which includes a 10-song covers demo CD).