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"Rain" In Seattle - A Tribute to the Beatles

RAIN - THE BEATLES EXPERIENCE
This page is dedicated to a magical time in history, and a group of guys who have dedicated themselves to preserving it for all of us. The group is called "RAIN" and they are, without a doubt, the closest thing to the Beatles you will ever see or hear.

If you are a Beatles fan, from back in the day, you owe yourself this experience. When the first chords hit, and the curtain comes up, I'm quite certain that a twinge of "something" is going to run through your being. I've been watching these guys since the '80s, and it still happens. I can't really explain it, but tell me if I'm wrong.

"Rain" has been undergoing some changes, as of late, and now has many more cast members in the line up. It appears that management wants to take things back to the "BEATLEMANIA", theater like concept, from the 70's. These photos capture the five main members who have brought the band from the mid '80's to the present, except for the absence of Jim Riddle(John Lennon), whose tragic death in 1997, led to Steve Landes joining the group. They are:

Joey Curatolo - Paul McCartney

Steve Landes - John Lennon

Joe Bithorn - George Harrison

Ralph Castelli - Ringo Starr

Mark Lewis - Behind the scenes on keyboards

The shots in the 2004 gallery are from a re-enactment they did here, in Seattle, to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Beatles' arrival in the USA and their show here on May 1, 2004.

The 2007 gallery is from their tour stop that year. Through their kindness I was able to shoot these shows and share these pics with them and you. Please enjoy.

Check them out at http://www.raintribute.com/

Thanks for the memories guys.

Rain - A Tribute To The Beatles - 2004
Rain - A Tribute To The Beatles - 2004 		Rain - The Beatles Experience - 2007
Rain - The Beatles Experience - 2007

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jade 28-Jun-2010 23:19
hi there the beatles are cool band everxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Guest 20-Feb-2008 20:33
WOW!!!! This is Mary and I saw you guys a few times in Toronto during the week that you were there. I got to bring up flowers and give you guys a banner. All I could say is thank you from the very bottom of my heart for existing and doing what you do!!!!! You all take my breath away and touch me deeply!! Much love for always!!
Fred Armstrong 09-Sep-2007 15:21
When will Rain return to Seattle?
jayne 31-Jul-2007 02:52
I didnt only see how awsome rain was on stage , i worked in back with them , they were just as awsome backstage is on stage very friendly and down to earth !!!!!!!!!!!ill never forget them , going to see them in ac , there the BEST !!!!!!!! Jayne (toms river)
Thomas Dickensheets 17-Mar-2007 05:01
I saw Rain on Mar 15 at Paramont Theatre. This is my 3 time I saw them.

KBSG

www.kbsg.com
Gary 27-Oct-2006 20:17
Sold Out at the Boston Opera House Saturday Oct 21st! What a pleasure to see RAIN once again. We took the Acela from NYC to Boston and it was worth every cent. I think this tour was the best yet. I orginally saw RAIN in Seattle-Tacoma 1995 through 1998. What a swinging shindig! The entire house was on their feet. This year Boston Opera House, next year Carnegie Hall. Cheers to you all.
Rob Nargi 11-Oct-2006 01:03
Hey guys,

Great show at the Warner Theater in D.C. last Friday night. My 13 and 15 year old daughters were completely blown away, and frankly so was I. I've seen you years ago, and forgotten how much fun it is. It's an absolute treat to hear songs you love be done live. Thanks, again, we had a blast. Please come back again soon!
Guest 15-May-2006 21:15
I saw the show on May 13th, 2006, in Vancouver BC

WOW!!!!!Rain, you are incredible!!!!!
I've been a huge Beatles/John Lennon forever, and though I've longed to do so, never got a chance to see them live. I listen to the songs and watch (videotaped) performances over and over and over again, (I can't get enough of that sound!)
Anyway, as soon as RAIN stepped on to the stage, it was like magic. I was suddenly transported back in time to a happier time when.......
I now feel as if I've seen and heard John, Paul, George and Ringo in the flesh.
Thankyou for making a lifelong dream come true!
If you're ever back in Vancouver, you can bet I'll be there.
Cliff Lewis,
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Steve and Sheila Freemer 25-Feb-2006 19:18
Hi Me and a wife saw the show in Philadelphia and we cant put in words how much we enjoyed it. It was like going back in time. The best show we have ever seen. A real tribute to the Beattles. Thank you and we hope you will come back to Philly again.
lovergirl 29-Jan-2006 19:12
I am from Eastern Canada, and I was so sad not to be able to go to the Toronto shows. But I attended both the Montreal shows, but I was in tears after the second one, knowing it might be a year before I see you guys again. The shows are pure magic, you are wonderful musicians, and you have worked so hard to be exactly like the original, the jokes, the mimics, the humor... I especially loved Joe, I was having heart attacks during your solos, oh my god next year I'll go to every single show east of Manitoba!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH.
Luke 28-Jan-2006 01:12
Dudes no one is as big a Beatle fan as me and Sarah Lee, but you guys brought tears to my eyes at the Friday night show in Philly. Can't wait until you come back. Plan on coming to all shows. Your attention to detail was amazing. Being a musician and having played all those songs many times you guys gave me the experience of actually seeing the fab four. I'm on the bandwagon
Georgia 24-Jan-2006 03:14
Hey Guys, was at Philly's Saturday night show, and you certainly brought it all back from many moons ago. My best friend and I had the greatest seats to pretend we were 16 again and attending the ' Beatles Concert ' in Philly in 1963...which by the way we attended. You were absolutely amazing! Every note, lyric, sound was perfection. We were amazed at the body language which all of you performed articulately. Thanks ever so much for keeping all their memories alive. You are all true musicians and more so to be able to perform music and perform ones character .. wow !!!! ....love the mean George Harrison .. solo...wow!!! He's hot !!!! Love ya all!!!
Georgia 24-Jan-2006 03:13
Hey Guys, was at Philly's Saturday night show, and you certainly brought it all back from many moons ago. My best friend and I had the greatest seats to pretend we were 16 again and attending the ' Beatles Concert ' in Philly in 1963...which by the way we attended. You were absolutely amazing! Every note, lyric, sound was perfection. We were amazed at the body language which all of you performed articulately. Thanks ever so much for keeping all their memories alive. You are all true musicians and more so to be able to perform music and perform ones character .. wow !!!! ....love the mean George Harrison .. solo...wow!!! He's hot !!!! Love ya all!!!
Lilly 23-Jan-2006 19:07
I had a wonderful time in Philly this past weekend. You guys are the best! It was great meeting each of you after the show. I can't wait to see you in Baltimore next year. To my cousin, Ralph, it was great seeing you and talking about old times. hugs....Liliana
Randi Santo 18-Jan-2006 06:45
Arrived on Tuesday January 10, 2006, from Toronto, to take in a few Rain concerts in Calgary, Alberta. I never expected the wonderful reception I received from the "boys". I want to thank you all for three wonderful nights of music, chatting and letting me just hang out with you all. I felt so alive....the music and all of the love and hugs and kisses......I thank you all and am looking forward to seeing you, god willing, hopefully next year in Ontario. I will forward all of the pics I took for you all to see. Hugs and kisses to you all-thanks so much for all that you have given to me....Hope, peace and love.....All You Need Is Love-God Bless You all.......Randi

PS
Thank you Ashley for getting up and dancing with me on Friday night-it was alot of fun!!!
Guest 16-Jan-2006 20:36
I want to thank you for an amazing show. I got to see three of them, Tuesday, Friday and Sunday. I loved loved loved the Friday show (thanks you Randi, and the members of Rain) I will never forget that night. Thank you to Joey for the tickets on Sunday I am glad we ran into each other. I can't wait for Rain to get back here. I will be front and centre.

Ashley Stewart
Sarah 16-Jan-2006 00:58
My dad got 2 tickets for your show in Calgary last night and surprised me by bringing me to it. I was like, "oh my god it's realy them" My dad had seen you twice before but I would go back a million times!
Brennan 11-Jan-2006 02:12
I saw you guys in Edmonton and you guys were amazing. Someone had pulled the fire alarm and that did not put a damper on your act. I was so mesmorized by how close that you guys sounded and looked like the Beatles, that I was almost lost in the 2 hours you had preformed. I could have listened to you guys for hours more.
Thanks for a great performance
See you next time when you come to Edmonton.
Randi Santo 30-Nov-2005 06:39
Wow!!!! What can I say? I am totally amazed!!! I had never seen Rain before, and was so excited to go to the show in Toronto on Nov. 12/05. I hadn't been to a "Beatle" tribute show since Beatlemania in the early 80's and I was just blown away with this performace by you all, some familiar faces too, Ralph (you haven't aged..grr), Joey, and Joe and a wonderful new member Steve (Jim Riddle may you rest in peace). And I also would like to thank you all for looking in my memory book of twenty years ago. Thanks for a wonderful night and I will see you when you come back into Ontario next, hopefully very soon....we need the "Rain" it is good for the heart and soul.....building new memories now, with a wonderful group of musicians who help keep the memories alive for us Beatlemaniacs or should I say Rainiacs....just kidding

love to you all Randi Santo
David maye 27-Nov-2005 14:33
Hi boys, amazing show! Close my eyes and I couldn't tell the difference! I saw Paul and Ringo live, you guys were replicas. Felt like I saw The Beatles last night. Loved The York amps and instruments. Thanks for the memories!
Dave Maye
PS Paul, Ringo and Joey Molland must be impressed. Everything was right on. Lots of fun!
Guest 24-Oct-2005 16:03
you are the best! I've seen your show every year for the last 5 years. Absolutely love it. Don't stop coming to Lake Tahoe. It would break my heart!

Love you! Dina
Jeff 22-Sep-2005 16:44
Rain - PLEASE come to Boise for a show! You would sell out the place!
al 19-Sep-2005 09:39
I wish Rain would come to Colorado. Thank God 1964 The Tribute playes a few times a year here. If anybody can get the chance to see them THEY ARE THE BEST.
Maryse 10-Sep-2005 18:15
Bonjour from Cold Lake, Alberta, Canada!
I have always been a Beatles fan and will always be! When I found out you guys were coming to Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, I knew I had to get tickets for your show. The pictures are awesome and the reviews are even better. Can't wait for the tickets to go on sale!
Aynsley Caldwell 11-Aug-2005 16:00
Hi ya! It's me, the girl from Vancouver on August fifth sitting in the center of the third row that wore the Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band Jacket. I loved you guys. I was always a Beatles fan but since the show I've been listening to nothing but. and I plan to have a Beatles party this year to commemorate the twenty-fifth year since Lennon's untimely death. I've been inspired and I owe you all a HUGE thank you. Keep Making the music and I'll keep coming to the concerts.
"She loves you...YEAH YEAH YEAH!!!" ~Starr Struck!!

PS. Come back to Vancouver soon!!
Guest 10-Aug-2005 03:35
I did Beatlemania on Broadway at the Winter Garden / Lunt Fontaine and the Palace theaters. A couple the guys that started Rain were in the cast at one time. Obviously, Rain's set up / show is basically Beatlemania 'lite'. We were on Broadway in the late 70s. . . . . almost 30 years ago! It's always funny to me to see guys who were playing the Beatles in the late 70s (some who were already older then the Beatles 'character' they were playing THEN) . . . NOW playing Beatles 'characters' when the Beatles were in their early 20s while THEY are in their 50s! *smile* Much older then Lennon was when he died!! I'm looking at the photos here and only see one guy who looks familiar . . . . or shall I say, the chins under his chins makes him look only 55 as he 'plays' the Beatles arriving in America when they were in their early 20s. *smile* . . . . I guess one day, while they are playing I want To Hold Your Hand, one of the guys will have a heart attack (which btw . . NEVER happened on the Ed Sullivan show in early 60s. *smile*

Some of the other guys from the original Broadway cast have tribute bands as well. I have not kept up with all the Beatle tribute bands that came from former cast members, though I believe Rain is probably the longest running. One guy, Jim Riddle was a nice guy, who sadly passed away.

As a recording studio owner, it's funny how some new bands say things like . . ."all you old guys go on about the old bands, but bands are much better today!" . . .

uh . . .no, they aren't. I don't see anyone close to the levels of Hendrix, Zepplin, Coltrane now.

How many Matchbox 20 tribute bands or Jay Z or Britney Spears tributes will be knocking around in 2045? *smile* . . . . .but the REALLY scary thing is . . .the REAL Stones are going on the road! Keith is 61 / / Charlie has to be close to 70! I feel there should be a law against people in their 50s playing R&R live. Unless you are jeff Beck or Pink Floyd. :)

see ya at SF jcb *smile*
Donald Verger08-Aug-2005 17:24
wonderful wonderful images jcb! voted... ps a quiet ps... i was there :)
Dave and Dawn 30-Jul-2005 16:32
I am 42 and have been a life-long Beatles' fan. Suffice it to say that whenever Rain is in town (Seattle), we'll be there! My wife and I went to the July 28th show at the Paramount, and screamed ourselves hoarse. We'll do the same on Sunday, the 31st. Thank you for giving Beatles fans everywhere such a gift. PS. Joe Bithorn may be the best guitar player I've ever seen live, and I've been going to concerts since I was 16. Joey's bass playing is outstanding and often gets over-shadowed because of how much he looks and sounds like Paul McCartney. Ralph's unorthodox approach to his drumming is spot-on Ringo! Steve becomes a better Lennon with each show. He is proving to be a fine addition to the group (Jim Riddle RIP).
Bobbie Pierson 21-Jun-2005 02:42
If you wanna talk about how awesome RAIN is, feel free to e-mail me at JrsGr8te@webformixair.com.
Bobbie Pierson 21-Jun-2005 02:39
I saw you guys in Bend, Oregon and thought you were absolutley amazing down to the gum chewing "John" did. It was one of the best times I've ever experienced. Thank you for bringing that magic back. : )
Steve, If you read this, send e-mail please)
Eric Lefebvre 19-Jun-2005 09:58
I saw your guys' show in Vancouver back in January. It was so fantastic that I went out and formed a local Beatles tribute act from your inspiration. Steve, Joey, Joe, Ralph and Mark, you guys are the finest band ive ever seen, and thats from seeing the Rolling Stones and U2. Im looking forward to seeing you guys in Vancouver in august.
Cheers
Eric
Maria Wilson 17-May-2005 16:28
I have been following Rain since about 1982. They have never sounded better. They are the BEST! Not only are they great musicians, but they are really genuinely nice guys! Thanks for all the great memories.
Guest 16-May-2005 04:24
I was working at the Hyatt regency San Francisco Airport and I had a chance to see those guys.It was just unbelievable!Sound,effects,stage,voices,guitar solo,everything was like I`m at the Beatles concert!Thank you guys so much ,it was a great and unforgetable night for me.All my coworkers likes you so much and most of them was dancing instead of working...ha-ha-ha!! Thanks one more time ..
megy 08-May-2005 16:43
i love your music
Sean 25-Mar-2005 00:40
I saw rain at the first show in vancouver in january, and they looked and sounded just like the beatles.
Roxanne 04-Mar-2005 18:06
Saw your show in Toronto. Drove there just to check you gentlemen out. You were awesome, my date even enjoyed you. I have passed your website along, which by the way is very well done.

Roxanne Marek
Verizon
Buffalo, New York
Pierre Faubert 02-Mar-2005 03:26
Rain's tribute to the Beatles last Sunday at Place des Arts in Montreal was a "Magical Mystery Tour" into contemporay "Classic" music. It reminded me of my meeting with John Lennon as he walked off the plane at gate 1 at Montreal International Airport. He was on his honeymoon with Yoko and they had their infamous bedin and sang Give Peace a chance at the Queen Elizabeth Hotel in downtown Montreal. Great moments relived. Thank you all! Yeah! Yeah! Yeah! Pierre
Pierre 28-Feb-2005 04:04
Hi, tonight I was at the concert at the Place Des Arts in Montreal.It was fantastic they sound like The Beatles . A lot of memory came out. Thanks for the wonderful night that I share with my wife Suzanne and you guys....... Rain 4 Ever !!!!!!
Jane & Kim Butler 27-Feb-2005 06:16
Just saw Rain's concert in Toronto; February 26, 2005. We loved the entire show, it's a truly great tribute to the original Fab 4. Not only are Rain true to the original, they are gifted musicians in their own right. Thanks for a wonderful evening and we'll difinitely be back for more! Cheers!
Guest 20-Jan-2005 23:00
Hey, RAIN, you guys are awesome, the pics their are awesome, and remind me of the awesome time i had at your show in Calgary on Jan.8th. Whant an amazing show it was, i loved it and totally got lost in georges guitar solo's, it was amazing, i'll definetly be seeing you guys again, if you come back!
Gritter 19-Jan-2005 00:13
I took my wife and 6 year old daughter to first of 4 Vancouver shows. We had a great time. You all sounded awesome and looked great. Very tight show. Will definately check you next time you're in town. I'm impressed with your song list, putting "Because" as a sound clip, very bold. Exceptional vocals. Hands down, best tribute!
MIKE AND DEB 15-Jan-2005 22:05
We saw 2 back to back shows Friday and Saturday nights in Calgary January 7 and 8 2005.
We loved them both- we took 8 people to the second show, including 8, 10 and 12 year olds, as well as our 75 year old parents. EVERYONE loved the show - my parents were clapping along with the kids! We saw Paul McCartney in London last year - Rain's show was
as fabulous as his! The music, singing and acting were outstanding- Ringo plays the drums
the same way as RINGO did, etc. We will be sure to see you when you come back to Calgary.
mel 15-Jan-2005 02:40
YOU GUYS ROCK! I saw you in Edmonton the other day, and you guys put on the sweetest show. Excellent job :D
Guest 04-Dec-2004 05:11
You guys sound pretty good, but I've heard better. In Niagara Falls, Canada we have a band called The Caverners, these guys actually look like the Beatles and sound a little closer to them aswell. But I love how you guys have recreated a lot of the historic moments, photos look great!!
Lauren 08-May-2004 02:15
Wow I love these pictures!
Guest 06-May-2004 10:55
kewl :)
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