Dillon M. is
LA’s 12th Best “George”
Southern California is in no short supply of Beatles tribute bands, so what’s the harm of having a new George on the scene?
It’s a tale as old as time; you hear a Beatles song for the first time and suddenly, you’re inspired to pick up a guitar. It’s a beaten path but a storied one, to boot. To go the distance and fully personify the memories of the Beatles in the form of not just playing their songs, but donning costumes, and using their exact instruments, is something only the truly dedicated are willing to do - and I’m willing to do it.
With every hit and deep cut memorized, similar vocal range, tasteful accent mimicry, and carefully practiced mannerisms, how could you possibly go wrong? I look like him from a distance (and I mean a long way away). So what do you say? Let’s celebrate Beatlemania together!
P.S. I’m also down for casual Beatle gigs (no costumes, etc.)
As seen playing with:
Gig Dates 2024 (or “shedule” if you will)
May 2024
Starting May 2 - Biergarten at Old World, Huntington Beach, CA (Hard Day’s Night)
May 12 - Rock & Brews, Yaamava Casino, Highland, CA (Hard Day’s Night)
May 18 - Bricks Sports Bar, Maywood, CA (The Walrus)
May 22-25 - Elements Lounge, Seven Feathers Casino, Canyonville, OR (Hard Day’s Night)
May 26 - Private Event, Pico Rivera, CA (Hard Day’s Night)
June 2024
June 1 - Garden AMP, Garden Grove, CA (The Walrus)
June 2 - Tweedy Mile Street Fair, South Gate, CA (The Walrus)
June 16 - Cooper Regional History Museum, Upland, CA (The Walrus)
June 20 - Lorimar Winery, Temecula, CA (Hard Day’s Night)
June 27 - Biergarten at Old World, Huntington Beach, CA (Hard Day’s Night)
June 29 - William Steinmetz Park, Hacienda Heights, CA (Hard Day’s Night)
July 2024
July 7 - Britannia Pub, Santa Monica, CA (Plastic Soul)
July 13 - Private Party, Hermosa Beach, CA (4 Lads from Liverpool)
Gear
Instruments
Epiphone EJ-160e
Gretsch G6122 Country Classic II
Rickenbacker 360/12c63
Epiphone Casino
Squier Stratocaster w/ “Rocky” paint
Epiphone Les Paul
Fender Telecaster
Yamaha PSR-E373
Amp and Pedals
Vox AC15
Vox Valvetronix Tonelab SE
The “Budget Beatle Board”
JOYO AC Tone (amp simulator pedal)
Donner ABY
KOKKO Distortion
JOYO Dyna Compressor
Flamma 11-1 Modulation
Xotic EP Booster
Kliq Tuner
Threads
Core Outfits
Ed Sullivan Show suit
Shea Stadium jacket
Orange Sgt. Pepper suit w/ feathered hat
Late period outfits
Mad Day Out
Revolution music video
Abbey Road
Get Back/Let It Be
Tittenhurst (the “last photoshoot”)
Odds n’ Ends
Black turtlenecks (one light, one heavy)
Black waistcoat for the ‘Cavern’ look
Headgear
Moptop wig
Longer, later wig
False mustache
Real mustache when possible
Footwear
Boots
Suede shoes for Abbey Road outfit