The Ultimate George Harrison Tribute Band
By George’s performances are not just concerts; they are immersive journeys through George Harrison’s illustrious career performed by an all-star ensemble. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or new to his music, you’ll be captivated by the band’s ability to bring Harrison’s songs to life with remarkable accuracy and heartfelt emotion.
By George is more than a show. It's a celebration of the communal experience that Harrison created and the messages shared in his music.
By George is an all-star ensemble, and each member brings a deep passion for Harrison's music, and an impressive level of musicianship to the stage. From the soulful melodies of "Something" to the iconic riffs of "While My Guitar Gently Weeps," By George transports audiences back to the golden era of classic rock, including songs from the Beatles, the Traveling Wilburys and George’s solo work.
Charlie Phillips
As the leader of George Harrison and Beatles tributes for 25+ years, Charlie Phillips brings his passion, voice, and stellar musicianship to the By George band, and shares stories, insights and his love of George Harrison, capturing the voice and sound of George as only he can.
Clay Colton
As leader of the Clay Colton band, one of the hardest working bands for over 25 years, Clay Colton is a musical phenomena, bringing his powerful vocals and gifted guitar playing to the stage every night. With a vocal range from Roy Orbison to Paul McCartney, Clays vocal strength and edgy tone bring George's music to life.
Ed Been
Don't let Ed's long blonde hair and glitzy rock and roll look catch you off guard. His powerful tenor voice and high energy rock energy bring the By George energy to another level. Ed is also the leader of Cadillac Fringe which is one of the hardest working classic rock bands in southern California.
Eric Klein
Being lead guitar player for a George Harrison band are some big shoes to fill, and nobody is better suited than Eric Klein for taking on this challenge. Eric is a master guitar player. His carefully crafted solos, versatility, and expressive guitar playing bring Harrison's timeless guitar leads to life and are the foundation of the "By George" experience.
David Rees
Multi-instrumentalist Dave Rees plays saxophone and bass, and provides harmony vocals for By George. Dave also serves as musical director, arranging the vocal harmonies and parts for the band. Dave splits bass duties with his nephew Ryan Green who is also a member of the band. Dave also creates the animated motion video graphics that are a huge part of the live experience.
Rosemary Watson
Rosemary Watson is the female vocalist for By George providing lovely harmonies and vocal styling to the band's sound. In addition to her stellar vocal talent, Rosemary is a professional impressionist and has provided voice talent for The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel, Howard Stern, and The View (among others) and has a large social media following for her many talents.
Boyce Hartsell
Boyce Hartsell is a powerhouse drummer providing the perfect backbeat for the music of George Harrison. Boyce is the youngest member of the group, with playing abilities far beyond his years. From the tasty stylings of Ringo Starr to the hard pounding superbeats of Ginger Baker, Boyce confidently handles the wide variety of drum grooves and adds a level excitement and energy that audiences appreciate.
Ryan Green
Rounding out the rhythm section, the bass playing of Ryan Green is the bedrock of the By George sound. Nephew of the band's sax player Dave Rees, and another youthful member of the group, Ryan's bass tone and natural creative approach provide a warm rhythmic bed of sound. Having grown up playing with the drummer Boyce, the chemistry they have together is a driving force in the By George experience.
Celebrity Guests
By George is often joined by fellow musicians and friends of national fame. These include guitar player Greg Douglass of the Steve Miller band (and writer of "Jungle Love"), acclaimed rockabilly guitar player Buzz Campbell (Lee Rocker band and Buzz Campbell & the Heartaches), and musical legend Jocko Marcellino of Sha-Na-Na. These fantastic friends and musicians bring magic moments to By George live shows.