Matthew and Jim were so excited to finally see their cousins who have been on tour performing in "Yesterday and Today: An interactive Beatles Experience." Billy McGuigan (right of Jim) wrote the show and emcees it with such humor and passion. The audience chooses the play list by submitting their favorite Beatles song and the story behind it. We travelled to West Chester University in PA. on a snowy, icy evening to experience their talent, energy, brotherly love, and to reconnect after years of waiting.....
Matthew and Ryan McGuigan (left of Jim) both play guitar, keyboard, and vocals. The McGuigan harmonies are perfect and the music (3 other band non family members) sounds as if you are listening to a digital recording. I was dancing in my seat from the start of the show until the very end. Their father (William "Uncle Bill" McGuigan) passed in 1996. The McGuigan boys were raised listening to the Beatles because their father was a diehard fan. Every opportunity to perform as Paul, George, and John were given them as they did shows in the living room in front of their grandparents, cousins, aunts and uncles. What a perfect tribute to their father! Jim had not seen his young cousins in 20 years when they moved from Wilmington, Delaware to Nebraska. It was was the first time our Matthew had met his McGuigan cousins. Not only is he a major Beatles fan, but a McGuigan fan! It was an incredible evening for me as I watched Jim beaming and so proud of his cousins. Matt was almost speechless as he saw the show come alive. He first met his cousins as they opened right on stage, guitars in hand, a smoke filled room, all looking like his Dad and Grandfather...... listening to his favorite music!
Check out their website: http://www.billymcguigan.com/yesterdayandtoday
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