The history of the band
Since the beginning of 2005, THE SHOUTS have been consolidating as one of the most important “Beatles Tribute Bands” of Argentina and the world.
The band was born when Bernardo Rapallini and Ignacio Criscuolo joined, in the roles of George Harrison and Paul McCartney respectively. They have shared a huge trajectory in the field of tribute bands since 1997. In 2002, they were recognized as the “Official Beatle Band” in Argentina , by the Argentinian Beatles Official Fans Club (Apple Corp.), after winning the annual contest “Latin American Beatle Week” that took place at The Cavern Club Buenos Aires that year. In 2003, THE SHOUTS were the only Argentinian representatives in the “International Beatle Week” in Liverpool . And in the same year, they were also awarded the “Lennon Peace Award” as the Outstanding band of the Year.
In 2006, Fernando Lotito (awarded Best Lennon of Latin America by the Cavern Club Buenos Aires Awards) joins the band in the rol of John Lennon, together with Guido Spina as keyboard player and in charge of vocal and musical direction.
Finally, and in the great role of Ringo Starr, Adrián Olivieri, also recognized as one of the Best Ringo of the Tribute circuit, joins the band in 2007.
In December of 2005, THE SHOUTS are chosen as the Best band of the “5 th Latin American Beatle Week”. This award gave THE SHOUTS an international official recognition which allowed them to become Argentinian and Latin American Ambassadors in the International Beatle Week in Liverpool, England , in 2006. And to honour this recognition, the band went to England in August of that year.
THE SHOUTS were a complete success in Liverpool (both recognized by people and the festival organization) where the audience was amazingly surprised by the close physical, musical, vocal and stage performance with the legendary BEATLES (10 outfit changes for every show). With no doubts, THE SHOUTS were officially invited to participate again in the biggest Beatle festival of the world in 2007.
This is how in August of 2007, THE SHOUTS start their second trip to England, where they gain for the second time the audience´s recognition as one of the most loyal bands to the Beatles, creating a big impact with their looks, outfits and talent even to well-known artists such as Gerry and the Peacemakers and The Searchers.
Nowadays, THE SHOUTS are performing in theatres of Buenos Aires and the interior of the country, presenting “Liverpool Shouts!”, the well recognized show in Liverpool . And they are arranging their 3 rd Latin American representation at the International Beatle Week 2008.
Outstanding Thematic Performances
THE SHOUTS create in every performance, a very particular and unique Beatle theme atmosphere.
The combination of the graphics with the high technology audiovisual effects, supports the band throughout their musical performances creating a perfect and enjoyable atmosphere during their shows.
The perfect image of the band is based on more than 10 outfits, exact replicas of the original Beatle outfits, which are worn according to the concept of the show.
The band´s equipment, Vox and Fender, is complemented by a complete collection of guitars, basses and drums sets, replicas and authentic Rickenbacker, Höfner, Epiphone and Ludwig makes and models, which are the same to those The Beatles used live and in the studio.
The average age of the band´s members is 23, which transmits the same freshness and stage attitude as The Beatles at their time.
Each member of the band, interprets both the instrumental and vocal parts as the original Beatle they represent, making the band one of the most loyal tributes in terms of image and musical quality.
With enormous critical views and respect, the Tribute of THE SHOUTS, touches the heart of their audience representing all generations, with music that will live forever…
The music of THE BEATLES.
The Shouts curriculum
Most outstanding National and International events:
June/ July 2005
Conrad Hotel in Punta del Este ( Uruguay ): Two exclusive performances.
August 2005
Official Opening of one of the City´s public squares in Buenos Aires ; hosted by the Mayor of the City. The event had the coverage of important media in Argentina , such as TN, Channel 13, Telefé, Channel 9, Channel 7, Crónica TV and Channel 26.
September/October/November 2005-2006
Thematic Show Tour.
The band presents the following shows:
“Beatles Everlasting Dream”, with a full cover of The Beatles career.
“WAR IS OVER – a John Lennon Tribute”, a show dedicated to John Lennon in his 65 th anniversary, including 13 musicians on stage as well as a children choir.
“ Four Ways ”, a journey through The Beatles career as solo performers, with 11 musicians on stage.
2006/2007
The band presents the shows “Beatles Anthology”, “Beatles Live at the BBC”, “Apple” and “Psichedelia”.
August 2007
Tour around Bolivia .
THE SHOUTS performed in every Bolivian TV and Radio programmes and they were presented as the new sensation in Beatle Tribute bands.
They performed in the city of Santa Cruz de la Sierra in the presence of 3000 people, and in Cochabamba before 2000 more. Those shows had full coverage of the national media and they appeared on the most important TV programmes.
August 2006 / 2007
THE SHOUTS presents 10 shows in every visit to Liverpool , in an exclusive circuit in the setting of the biggest international Beatle festivity of the world.
Among the stages, the most famous is “The Cavern Club”, where The Beatles used to play in the beginning of their career; and “The Cavern Back”, where Sir Paul McCartney, along with David Gilmour (Pink Floyd) and Ian Paice (Deep Purple) and other great musicians, made his comeback to the city where he became worldwide famous, in 1999.
November 2007
During the 7th Latin American Beatle Week, Allan Williams (former Beatles manager) visits Argentina for the first time.
THE SHOUTS are chosen as the band which accompanies Allan Williams to the interviews during his stay in Buenos Aires .
One of these interviews took place on Channel 9, where Williams remembered his stories with The Beatles ; and he blessed THE SHOUTS with those words that Lennon, McCartney, Harrison and Starr once heard: “Guys! You´ve passed the audition…”
Monday, 19th November, the city of La Plata , celebrates its 125th Anniversary, and THE SHOUTS performs in the presence of 60.000 people, in an out-door festival organized by the Government, in a local square.
