We enjoy hearing their personal stories of how McCartney's music impacts their lives,” Kishman said. “We get such positive feedback from the shows, and generally we see everyone at the lobby afterward and they are always very complimentary. It certainly adds a nice touch, along with our lighting effects as well,” Kishman said. Obviously, we do not have the budget that he does to do it to the extent he can, but we have video to augment a portion of the songs in the show. “We try to recreate what McCartney does onstage on his current tour. Kishman and the band aim to give audiences the feel of a McCartney concert. McCartney is much more than the Beatles, and this opens up the songbook of a 60-year career of the greatest most successful songwriter in history,” Kishman said. “’Live and Let Die’ was created in the interest of performing McCartney material instead of performing as a Beatles band, which we have all done, and I have certainly had my share of doing. The new show was a way to delve deeper into McCartney’s music. “I'm a veteran of the Broadway show ‘Beatlemania.’ When ‘Beatlemania’ ended in 1983, I began a Beatles show of my own called ‘Twist and Shout.’ From that show I then started ‘Live and Let Die: The Music of Paul McCartney,’ and I have been doing this show ever since.' I’ve always portrayed McCartney,” he said. Kishman has been playing McCartney music for decades. Everything else, you'll have to come and see to know.” “We always make sure to have ‘Hey Jude’ on the bill. After all, we have a huge catalog from three bands to choose from, his Beatles days, Wings and his solo career,” Kishman said.

“Lie and Let Die” includes only McCartney songs. Patrons coming to this show will really feel like they are watching Paul McCartney.” “Tony Kishman looks and sounds so much like Paul McCartney that it is scary.

“It has the potential to be one of the best tribute shows we have had here,” Tom Ryder, coordinator of events for MCCC, said. “Live and Let Die” is a new offering for MCCC. Tickets are now on sale and are $25 each. 5, Kishman and his four-man band will perform their award-winning McCartney tribute show “Live and Let Die: The Music of Paul McCartney” in the Meyer Theater, La-Z-Boy Center at Monroe County Community College, 1555 S. So, naturally, Kishman’s made a career playing the music legend’s decades of hit songs.Īt 7:30 p.m. Tony Kishman looks and sounds a lot like Paul McCartney.Įven Beatles producer George Martin noticed the likeness.

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