Fans of The Beatles have a unique opportunity to hear their music live this weekend.

The Fab Four, a Canadian tribute band, is promising to take residents on a musical journey through the ages of the now defunct British group who rose to popularity in the 1960s and even today, hold America's record for the most number one hits.

The band will headline two concerts at the Fairmont Hamilton Princess this weekend. Local performers The British Invasion, will open the show.

The event was organised by 411 Productions whose members, Andrew Holmes, John Burcher and Paul Sofianos, this week spoke with The Royal Gazette about the Beatles' sound alikes.

"They use all authentic instruments and costumes," said Mr. Sofianos. "This is so they have the same exact sound and the same everything, so it should be a really interesting show. It is all live and there are no backtracks. So it is really a nice stage show and it is in the (Fairmont) ballroom, so it is classier and it could attract an older crowd."

Mr. Holmes added that he felt that the show would also appeal to a younger audience who would have grown up listening to Beatles' music played by their parents.

"Obviously it is impossible to see the real Beatles in concert but there are a considerable amount of Beatles' tribute bands out there, so we all did our homework," he said. "There is a tribute band for every act out there in the world, there really is – Paul did a survey on Facebook to see what the most popular act was (and saw the vast numbers of groups out there)."

According to Mr. Holmes, The Fab Four covers four different periods within The Beatles' history.

"The show has four individual acts. The fist covers the live radio and television performances and showcases music from 1962 to 1964. This set recaptures the breathtaking birth of Beatlemania – from the live BBC radio broadcasts and various appearances on European television programmes through to the history-making Ed Sullivan performance.

"The Fab Four rekindle the excitement of the early Beatles in stunning detail. So don't miss seeing replicas of the famous black, tailored 'Ed Sullivan' suits, the legendary left-handed Hofner bass, Rickenbacker and Gretsch Country Gentleman guitars, as well as Horner harmonicas."

The second act covers The Beatles' live tours between 1964 and 1965, he continued.

"It captures the feverish excitement of a live Beatles show. Donned in the recognisable military jackets, the group re-enact The Beatles' record-breaking Shea Stadium performance.

"They feature classic songs on authentic instruments including Gretsch Tennessean and Gibson Casino guitars as well as a Rickenbacker 12-string."

Act three incorporates The Beatles' colourful psychedelic era.

"The Fab Four now regularly include this colourful set of songs and uniforms in their already excellent and polished shows," Mr. Holmes added.

"This set includes music from 1965 to 1967, a time when The Beatles stopped touring and began experimenting in the studio.

"Hear live, without the aid of backing tapes or sequencers, such memorable and groundbreaking tunes from this productive period of The Beatles as 'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band', 'With A Little Help From My Friends' and 'Lucy In the Sky with Diamonds'."

The forth and final act of the show covers material from the Apple studio years of 1968 to 1970.

"Songs performed are taken from the last three albums released by The Beatles before their break-up," said Mr. Holmes.

"The band adopts the hippie-era look The Beatles stylised including Lennon's 'granny' glasses and long-haired wigs.

"Instrumentation for this set includes instantly recognisable Epiphone, Fender and Gibson guitars and electric keyboards to help round out the now familiar sound The Beatles made famous."

Mr. Burcher explained that it was a family event and that children were welcome at half the price of admission.

Although seating is available, Mr. Holmes said: "We want to encourage people to get up and dance."

Tables of ten that are available by e-mail: 441productions@bermuda.com.

Doors open at 8 p.m. Showtime is at 9 p.m.

The Fairmont Hamilton is offering concert packages - room, dinner for two and a pair of tickets for $299.

Concert tickets are $50 and available from the iStore (cash only) and All Wrapped Up.